Greater Giving

JULY 25, 2024

Gold Medal Fundraising: How to Create a World-Class Fundraising Event Just as athletes train rigorously for peak performance, nonprofits must meticulously plan months ahead of time to execute world-class fundraising events. Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals. What do you hope to achieve?

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Rethinking donor relationships When I started Imani Collective, it was a small nonprofit training program in Mombasa, Kenya. At Imani Collective, we began inviting donors to be part of specific projects, highlighting the unique contributions they could make to our shared goals. Engage in meaningful conversations and radical listening.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2024

Over five years of data, the demographics of a lean foundation’s board have been the most reliable indicator of how foundations see racial equity relating to their mission. Institutional practices These practices focus on the internal workings of the foundation, such as implementing policies or training programs that promote racial equity.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2022

Candid and the Center collaborated to encourage Center members to update their profiles with enough information to earn a Gold Seal, which requires organizations to share demographic information about their leadership. They shared quite a bit from Candid’s articles, social posts, and training.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2021

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is making a bold and public move to use Candid’s GuideStar profile and demographic survey to track data from grant applicants and recipients. At the same time, there is an increased call for organizations to be transparent about the demographic makeup of our grantees.

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Assemble your event planning team and ask yourselves the following questions: What common demographic characteristics do potential attendees have? Event Goals and Objectives Next, consider your event goals and objectives. Your event can cover one or more of these goals. For example, think about their age and interests.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Several applicants clearly needed funding based on their location or demographic data. Ensure your feedback aligns with the overall goals of the proposal and what the funding agency is looking for. Millions of dollars were at stake, so a careful, balanced review process was critical. Here are some tips: Be specific. Offer solutions.

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Candid

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Pivoting to find a better way In the leadup to launching Demographics via Candid this year, the request came in for a fully baked, pre-launch toolkit. Take the time to clarify your goals, potential audiences, and basic messaging first. So why were we expecting our partners to do so? This time, we argued for a different approach.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Their seminars support Spanish-speaking people in the Coachella Valley with training to succeed in business and make better communities. Currently, over 80,000 organizations have earned a Seal, and over 34,000 have provided demographic data. .

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A brief description of the project, including your goals and objectives. Project description Your project description should delve deep into the specific activities of your project and how they will benefit your target demographic. Information about your organization and its experience addressing your proposal’s key need or problem.

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GiveSmart

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit development and marketing teams share similar goals in an organization. Benefits of Nonprofit Development and Marketing Teams Working Together Given their shared organizational goals, nonprofit development and marketing teams can benefit from strong collaboration.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

To keep your volunteers as effective as possible, develop a volunteer management process that helps you recruit, train, and steward volunteers for your organization. There are three major aspects of managing your volunteers: recruitment, training, and stewardship. Volunteer management: Yields more volunteers.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

Corporate sponsorship is a mutually beneficial relationship wherein a company offers direct financial support, in-kind donations , or skilled volunteer services to support a nonprofit in meeting its fundraising event goals. In this agreement, be sure to align on the following: Goals. A summary of your fundraising event needs.

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GiveSmart

APRIL 24, 2024

Nonprofit development and marketing teams share similar goals in an organization. Benefits of nonprofit development and marketing teams working together Given their shared organizational goals, nonprofit development and marketing teams can benefit from strong collaboration.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JULY 9, 2024

Comprehensive Guide to Successful School Fundraisers: From Planning to Profit Blog Summary: This comprehensive guide walks you through every step of the process, from initial planning to achieving your fundraising goals. Consider your community’s demographics and interests to choose a fundraiser that will resonate well.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 15, 2024

By investing in training and resources, nonprofits can adopt data-driven strategies that enhance participation from givers and volunteers. It’s about relationships, expertise and shared goals. We’re approaching a significant shift in donor demographics with Generation X entering their 60s and Baby Boomers turning 80.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Ensure your team is trained to actively collect information from attendees and seamlessly integrate it into your donor database. Solution: Utilize your donor management system or CRM to segment your audience based on factors such as giving history, interests, demographics, and engagement levels.

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Candid

JANUARY 20, 2023

Branding: logo, tagline, website, and social media account handles Gold  Capabilities—share your organization’s financials and provide key demographic information that today’s funders seek. Platinum  Impact—showcase your nonprofit’s mission-driven goals and impress donors with the difference you’re making. 

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Candid

MAY 5, 2021

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s nonprofit professional development expertise has helped hundreds of nonprofits understand their professional goals and empower them to find and train the employees they need. Provide training resources . Provide training resources . Build an inclusive work environment .

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Additionally, if your organization decides to partner with a vendor, identify their areas of expertise, security policies, and training or customer support programs before making the final call. Arcadia recommends researching your own organization’s needs to identify which solution makes the most sense for you.

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Candid

JUNE 20, 2023

Comprehensive and public nonprofit demographic data is central to supporting more transparent and informed decision making in our sector. Our purpose at Candid is to get key information—like this demographic data—into the hands of those who rely on it to guide their decision making. nonprofits and foundations.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 14, 2024

Did it reach its goals? Get ready to transform your school’s fundraising efforts as we explore why the Discount Card Fundraiser could be your ticket to achieving and surpassing your goals. Have you ever been part of a fundraiser that felt more like a chore than a cheerful community effort? How successful was it?

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 9, 2024

However, the resulting judgements, decisions, and actions toward demographic groups result in unequal outcomes. Engage in training about implicit biases, stigmas and disability ableism. For example: Do you feel a connection to those you perceive as similar to you? Do you have stereotypes or assumptions about specific groups?

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The Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Working with ambassadors can be helpful for reaching audience demographics that aren’t as active in your direct supporter community. Ambassadors are similar to influencers for your cause, advocating on behalf of your organization and helping you reach your desired goals. What are ambassadors? .

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 2, 2022

From donating their time to help out with vital programs and initiatives to lending their professional expertise and skills, volunteers help keep nonprofits on track to complete their goals. Hurdles like volunteer recruitment , volunteer burnout, and disorganized training can make your program less effective.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Are you cultivating an event with a powerful niche demographic? Louis Blues and Purina team up to turn the penalty box into the "doghouse" to raise money for local support dog training organizations. New research out of the UK reports that 95% of nonprofits say raising more funds is their #1 partnership goal. No surprise here.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Our goal in this blog is to delve into these challenges, offering insights and strategies to overcome them and thrive in your fundraising endeavors. Lastly, training and empowering a dedicated group of staff or volunteers in fundraising techniques can amplify your efforts without significant financial investment.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

Their ingenuity and persistence paid off when they successfully reached their annual fundraising goal and gained more donors. Add a fundraising thermometer to your presentation online and have one presented at your in-person event that will be proof your pre-event fundraising has already impacted the goal. Scale to Size.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

TechHire spans the corporate, nonprofit, government, and educational sectors and has the ambitious goal to "give Americans the opportunity they deserve, and the skills they need to be competitive in a global economy." "It's not just about training the young adults; it's about making them relevant to corporate America."

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GiveSmart

APRIL 2, 2024

Is training available for free? Ultimately, the lack of personalized support may impede fundraising goals and result in missed opportunities for donor engagement and revenue generation. Does the platform provide comprehensive reporting (donor demographics, giving history, engagement, etc.)? phone, chat, email, help center)?

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Qgiv

MARCH 15, 2022

Developing your messaging will come in handy in the future as you train volunteers, staff, and advocates. Then, take this information and conduct prospect research by finding other people who are similar demographically to your donor base. The goal should be to attract new first-time donors, not raise serious funds.

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Qgiv

JUNE 10, 2022

She is regularly featured as a presenter at multiple chambers of commerce and local workshops and seminars on networking, event marketing, and sales training. Digital marketing consists of advertising campaigns that include targeted research and outreach segmented by geographic location, demographics, specific interests, and more.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

It’s also much easier to target and personalize your message to different demographics, making your marketing strategy for fundraising far more effective. Encourage them to set reading goals and reach out to their friends and family to collect pledges for when they meet their goals. Student art show. Sports clinic.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Retention is everything your organization does to keep the volunteers you recruit, like providing proper training and management , aligning volunteer assignments with individual volunteers’ interests, or working hard to create personal relationships with your volunteers. Use current volunteers as a resource.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 24, 2024

It outlines how your organization’s data should be managed responsibly, securely, and aligned with your overall goals. Make sure all the information in your system supports critical decision-making or strategic goals. If you aren’t sure what functionality your GMS has, look for on-demand training or talk with your account manager.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

We know the ultimate goal of any nonprofit fundraiser is to raise as much money for the mission as possible. Consider your audience and the main demographics that will be attending. Consider your attendee goal and make sure you have enough bartenders to keep the lines moving. Future you will be happy you did.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

Whether you’re looking to raise more money, recruit volunteers, or just spread the word about your nonprofit, you should draft a thorough nonprofit marketing plan to help you meet your goals! Make sure you’re keeping your mission, audience, and goals in mind each step of the way. Determine Your Goal.

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