Candid

DECEMBER 18, 2024

When our leaders feel that community, they get ready to learn, take risks, and imagine whats possible. I spent years going to conferences and events, coming back with great ideasonly to have a board that didnt understand fundraising veto improvements and new investments. One-off programs and conferences dont change most organizations.

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Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2024

From my experience, this annual conference is the event for Blackbaud users, and the K–12 offerings are especially impressive this year. Deep Dives Before the Dive I never miss the dedicated pre-conference sessions , being held this year on Monday, September 23rd. Ready to Register? Explore how to leverage AI and automation.

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Candid

JULY 28, 2022

On a personal level, this convening was special, as it was the first in-person conference I attended since the outbreak of COVID-19, and it was a wonderful space to be in! . I’ll be honest that I was a bit nervous—this was my first work trip in over two years, and I was not sure if I was ready to be jammed indoors with hundreds of people.

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Clairification

JULY 3, 2023

Ready to declare your independence from the pandemic of overloaditis ? I answer email during conference calls and in meetings. It’s a highly contagious epidemic, from which no one is immune. Are you showing any symptoms? I’m working on 10 projects at once, but none get finished. I’m in meetings all day and don’t have time to work.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

The theme of this year's conference is "Making Meaning Matter" with panels and discussions on community building and digital media. Then get YOUR organization's story ready to share for the TSDigs events coming up in early 2013! Image: Ginny Mies.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

OCTOBER 3, 2021

This strategy involves going to large conferences and events in your organization’s mission field with the goal of meeting new donors at the event. For example, the staff of a non-profit that is working to end homelessness may attend conferences, roundtables, and other events that attract donors who care about poverty and homelessness.

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

You have a compelling case to make; chances are, the right people are ready to listen. Third, I'm again excited to join the Corporate Partnerships Conference (CPC25) . And this is the only truly international conference on corporate partnerships. This conference is wicked affordable. Here's my three-point strategy.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 4, 2011

I caught up with Bob recently as he was in route to a conference in Berlin. Bob is charged with focusing on elevating the organization’s profile, attracting partners and celebrity support and expanding its ability to fund teachers and their classrooms nationwide. The nonprofit has raised $16 million since 1998.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2017

In partnership with NTEN, we brought together 50 volunteers to attend the 17NTC conference for dedicated workshops that will prepare them to be nonprofit technology champions. So don't be nervous — we're ready to create amazing tech training and networking events in your community! The workshops topics included.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

You’re in for an unforgettable experience: bbcon is Blackbaud’s annual three-day conference for nonprofit professionals, showcasing everything new and next in your software, plus networking and idea-sharing with fundraisers, development team leaders, and innovators from every sector. Ready to start planning? New to bbcon? 24—26, 2024.

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Soapbox Exchange

AUGUST 5, 2024

I had such a wonderful time at the Bridge Conference last week— it was great to see so much knowledge sharing between fundraising, marketing, and nonprofit professionals. At Soapbox Engage, we’re feeling revitalized and ready to continue serving nonprofits through the technology sector! Issue 210 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

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Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2024

Inspired by more than 40 years of collaboration with private school leaders, Blackbaud has created a track of sessions for ATLIS 2024 , the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools’ annual conference. For more information about the conference or to register, CLICK HERE.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 28, 2018

But I think we're ready to jump to the #2 thing you wanted to learn about this year: How to raise more money with corporate sponsorship. To teach you exactly how to raise more money with corporate partnership, Chris and I are offering a comprehensive full-day, online conference on April 19th that you can enjoy from the comfort of your office.

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Selfish Giving

MAY 7, 2016

I’m excited to be speaking at The Future of Corporate Partnerships Conference in London on May 16th! This conference will take an in depth look into what’s changing in corporate partnerships, what today’s companies are looking for in a partnership and how to make the most of the new opportunities available. FULL ACCESS to me!

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 6, 2017

Last week I spoke at the annual Engage for Good Conference in Chicago on how nonprofits can dramatically increase their cause marketing success with content marketing. That leads to a conference on health and well being for women. The webinar, magazine and conference are all "bazookas" that can be monetized.

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Candid

JUNE 9, 2021

Little did I know then that this work would form lasting bonds, and that years later I’d find myself still sharing space at conferences, on Zoom, in bylines, and most recently in the creation of the Participatory Grantmaking Community. . But it really can be for anyone, and most foundation staff are ready to explore it. .

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A new building, whether you are breaking ground or ready to cut the ribbon. Bicycle program readies for holidays, will repair and give away 150 bikes. Once you have a media list with contact information, you are ready to distribute. Hold a press conference. They can reflect on the past two decades and share their wisdom.

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Soapbox Exchange

MARCH 10, 2024

I’m excited to see many of you in Portland this week at the Nonprofit Technology Conference! Join us on April 11 for NPSP Day Minneapolis , and get ready for a full day of unconference learning and contributing! If you want to make sure we connect, reach out to me here. Details and registration here.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 20, 2021

And like a Zoom conference, it assumes that your interviewee can easily access the Internet. If you’re new to interviewing, here are several reporter Dos and Don’ts that will help you conduct an ethical and successful interview: Ready to Touch Donor’s Hearts? Typically, that’s a phone call. postal service.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 11, 2024

Professional Associations : Organizations such as the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) offer memberships that include access to exclusive resources, conferences, and certification programs. One notable event is the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Annual Conference, also known as GrantSummit.

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Critical Fundraising

JULY 10, 2024

At conferences, panels buzz with emerging experts advocating for responsibility in AI deployment. At conferences, panels buzz with emerging experts advocating for responsibility in AI deployment. We need to name our problems accurately if we are to address them effectively.”

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

APRIL 29, 2021

You also get discounts on conferences and outside learning opportunities. Here are some of my favorites: Grant Professionals Association (GPA) – Members get free access to webinars on every grants topic under the sun. I’ve rarely been disappointed by any of the professional development opportunities I’ve taken advantage of from GPA.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 19, 2024

With 11 sessions dedicated to the work you do as grantmakers (twice as many as last year), plus extra networking opportunities to learn from each other, you won’t want to miss Blackbaud’s annual user conference. All these great sessions have you ready to talk through the possibilities with your fellow grantmakers? And did you see?

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 2, 2024

Those were key elements of the session “Cracking the Code: Unlocking the Potential of Your Fundraising Program through Source Coding” during the Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising Conference in National Harbor, Maryland.

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Tech Soup

MAY 2, 2014

But the real question is, is your nonprofit or public library ready to use the most popular tool in history to change the world? of Craigslist Foundation, Co-Founder of Social Media for Nonprofits , the only conference series devoted to social media for social good, and the best-selling author of Nonprofit Management 101 (Jossey-Bass).

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Blackbaud

APRIL 10, 2024

For example, one program director wants to take advantage of an upcoming conference that wasn’t originally in the budget. If you are ready to switch from a mess of spreadsheets to an accounting system built for managing restricted funds, join us for a product tour of Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 26, 2023

Are you ready to stop dreaming about all the things you wish you had and instead get busy with what you do? Joe, I'm ready to MAXIMIZE P.S. One final thing we'll do during this webinar is talk about the upcoming Engage for Good Conference and what sessions we're looking forward to attending. This session will NOT be recorded.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

But are you ready? More importantly, are your staff and volunteers ready and trained to perform productively in their roles? Not so fast. The world has changed a lot, and it’s not likely to get back to the old normal. Instead, it’s creating a new normal entirely. Here are five steps to get them there. Step 1: Assess your position.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 21, 2011

Thanks to everyone who came out to our breakout session on Saturday at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference in Washington, D. Not all small businesses are ready for location-based services, but every business is eager to save money and build customer loyalty. Here’s a summary of the key points from my presentation.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 15, 2010

On return from my Nonprofit Technology Conference experience, I am realizing that I should no longer stress on what I say in presentations. This can be useful and engaging, as long as we are ready to listen and respond in real time to the remote participants who are listening across multiple channels.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

When I attended the BoxWorks conference in San Francisco in September, one extraordinary session I attended was on emerging cloud technologies. BoxWorks is the annual conference for Box.com, one of the emerging cloud file storage and collaboration companies similar to Dropbox and Huddle.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2011

In one case, I came back from a conference with new ideas ready to implement, and she did her best to discredit me and squash my enthusiasm. Others are now avoiding interaction with her because of her negativity. It’s become “me vs. them” and she’s determined to win. I can remember working with a couple of people just like this.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

This tool is great for both presenting ready-made. presentations (you have the ability to load a slide deck into the system before the conference) and having on the fly conversations with people. Since arriving at TechSoup, I have also become very well acquainted with. in different locations.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 24, 2022

Might I suggest the Grant Professionals Association Annual Conference (or any of their many training opportunities), DH Leonard Consulting’s Grant Writing Trainings , MyFedTrainer’s many offerings , and the Fundraising HayDay Podcast. Take the time ensure your organization is grant ready. Unsure if you’re grant ready?

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 1, 2018

n : the act of finding an answer or solution to a conflict, problem So are you ready for me to tell you what my non-resolutions will be for 2018? I am typically not a fan of making resolutions as I outlined 4 years ago in the post “ Goals versus Resolutions “ Goal : noun ?g?l

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Planned Giving

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It’s the closet with dollar store centerpieces ready to topple out or the storage unit filled to the brim with slightly sinister cardboard cut-outs from that local celebrity car wash fundraiser last summer. Others will expect you to know the answers to their questions, so let’s get ready to be multilingual at work this year!

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

With outdoor retailer REI , NPF was awarded the 2017 Golden Halo Award in the best environmental campaign category at the Engage for Good Conference in June. And we’re ready for it.” As the official charity of America’s national parks, NPF is a top performer in corporate partnerships, and others have taken notice.

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