Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 1, 2012

So what does this have to do with your nonprofit? As an organization, you have assets that you can leverage in your fundraising plan that can make your case for support stronger. Here are some examples of nonprofit organizational assets: Compelling mission (like feeding the hungry or housing the homeless). Incredible organization name recognition (like Habitat for Humanity). Well-known local, regional, or national celebrity who supports your organization.

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MARCH 18, 2009

" Simple and powerful, Twitter is a must for nonprofit organizations. I created and manage a portal to nonprofits on Twitter @nonprofitorgs and based on my experience using site, I have crafted ten of my favorite Twitter Tips for beginners: 1. This is a hard one for a lot of nonprofits. Have a look around Twitter… you will see the most successful, ReTweeted nonprofits follow everyone who follows them. The messages you send reflect upon your organization.

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iMarketSmart

JULY 11, 2018

Rather, our sector’s fundraising practices are driving donors to avoid our communications because most nonprofits fail to understand and provide value. Do this so your donors get more value out of their relationships with you and your organization’s mission: FIND SOLITUDE: Sit in a quiet room with a blank sheet of paper or a whiteboard. Start with the wealthier, major donors — the 10% or 20% that make up at least 80% of your organization’s donation dollars.

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Non Profit Marketing 360

MARCH 1, 2012

Sherry Truhlar, President of Red Apple Auctions , conducts benefit auctions for nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S. The interview was conducted by Don Akchin, a principal of Nonprofit Marketing 360 and a frequent contributor to the MKCREATIVE blog. So as I was sitting in Florida, between modeling jobs, I started cold calling nonprofits about auctions, and I found some – some that to this day I’m still working with.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 15, 2010

What are your organization’s assets? Here are some examples of nonprofit organizational assets: . Incredible organization name recognition (like Habitat for Humanity). Well-known local, regional, or national celebrity who supports your organization. What are your nonprofit organization’s assets? Tags: Fundraising Planning fundraising plan nonprofit fundraising Step one in the Simple Success Fundraising Plan is to identify your assets.

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Non Profit Marketing 360

MARCH 13, 2012

Sherry Truhlar, President of Red Apple Auctions , conducts benefit auctions for nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S. The interview was conducted by Don Akchin, a principal of Nonprofit Marketing 360 and a frequent contributor to the MKCREATIVE blog. So as I was sitting in Florida, between modeling jobs, I started cold calling nonprofits about auctions, and I found some – some that to this day I’m still working with.

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Blue Sky Collaborative

DECEMBER 14, 2009

In August 2009, Greatnonprofits.org realeased a list of their top rated cancer organizations. The Winners of the ratings can be found here: [link] The Winners are categorized by organization size (small, medium, or large) and by geographic region. Tags: Online Fundraising Software for Nonprofits Viral Fundraising Some of.

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Exactask Marketing

JUNE 28, 2016

Despite the increasing shift towards digital fundraising, using direct mail as part of your overall marketing strategy still provides significant benefits for any nonprofit clients your agency may be working with. When done right, though, direct mailers can be a nonprofit’s most valuable asset.

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Blue Sky Collaborative

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Every year around this time we hear from more organizations that are looking for pledge fundraising software for their events. This year organizations are getting very creative. Tags: Bikeathon software Bikeathons Fundraising Tips Marathon Fundraising Online Fundraising Software for Nonprofits Viral Fundraising Walkathon software Walkathons We're still getting our share of walk-a-thons, and bike rides. But this year.

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Blue Sky Collaborative

DECEMBER 14, 2009

In August 2009, Greatnonprofits.org realeased a list of their top rated cancer organizations. The Winners of the ratings can be found here: [link] The Winners are categorized by organization size (small, medium, or large) and by geographic region. Tags: Online Fundraising Software for Nonprofits Viral Fundraising Some of.

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Non Profit Marketing 360

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Tiffany Applegate is co-founder of X Factor Consulting , which works to enhance the sustainability of nonprofit organizations. With her marketing degree and MBA, she left the corporate world for the nonprofit sphere, and has been consulting since 2005. The interview was conducted by Don Akchin, a principal of Nonprofit Marketing 360 and a frequent contributor to the MKCREATIVEmedia blog. The reality is that some organizations are cutting programs right now.

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Non Profit Marketing 360

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Tiffany Applegate is co-founder of X Factor Consulting , which works to enhance the sustainability of nonprofit organizations. With her marketing degree and MBA, she left the corporate world for the nonprofit sphere, and has been consulting since 2005. The interview was conducted by Don Akchin, a principal of Nonprofit Marketing 360 and a frequent contributor to the MKCREATIVEmedia blog. The reality is that some organizations are cutting programs right now.

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JULY 27, 2011

If you're like most nonprofits, you're doing all the things you've always done to build your organization like building email lists and fundraising. Nonprofits need to know how to harness and convert technology, media, and community into long-term sustainable support. What we don't have are real solutions to the challenges that our society is facing, and deep, system-wide understanding among the organizations. . Stop creating new organizations.

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Blue Sky Collaborative

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

They've funded numerous Memphis area organizations including the New Ballet Ensemble & School, Memphis Prep Program, Leadership Memphis, ArtsMemphis, the Memphis Child Advocacy Center and. Tags: Corporate Social Responsibility Free Resources for Nonprofits Online Fundraising The Grizzlies Foundation is getting it done. link] They've raised over $26.1 million since 2004.

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Exactask Marketing

JUNE 30, 2016

However, direct mail remains a viable component in the overall marketing strategy of any nonprofit and should not be overlooked when it comes to helping your nonprofit clients maximize the effectiveness of their fundraising. In the Information Age, social media and other digital avenues now constitute the majority of fundraising efforts.

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iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Every nonprofit organization needs more of two things: time and money. Okay, every organization (nonprofit or for-profit) could use more of those two resources. Hey, now that I think about, I could use more of those two myself… Time and money are the most valuable resources in the world , and for nonprofits the impact of having more of either can be immeasurable. Nonprofits are really good at acquiring new donors.

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iMarketSmart

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Related Posts: >>How nonprofit organizations can provide more value to generate more revenue in 5 simple steps. >>The Fundraisers and donors are in a pickle. They have been unfairly subjected to a broken system for decades. It isn’t their fault, but it is their problem. Charities are saddled with extra pressure to meet formulas for how much they should spend to raise money. This policing of business practices stifles the actual mission.

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Seeking Grant Money Today

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Oklahoma nonprofits brace for ripple effects of federal shutdown As the nation and the world are doing, the U.S. nonprofit sector also watches eagerly as the October 17 deadline for increasing the U.S. news funding the economy federal shutdown nonprofit federal relations federal funds

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 24, 2019

I think too many nonprofit leaders don’t really know how to lead. It’s sad because nonprofits desperately need leaders. Seek their advice about you and how the company (organization) can improve so everyone wins (yes, it’s all about them but within reason … the company/organization must hit its goals). Communicate clearly about the needs of the company/organization. The post Are you a dictatorial boss or a dynamic nonprofit leader?

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iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 12, 2017

On today’s episode we discuss our second set of listener submitted questions. This time on if the approach to public and private school fundraising is different and how to determine what fundraising marketing channels to focus on. You can have your question discussed on the show by emailing me – tim@imarketsmart.com. The post Private vs. Public Schools and Marketing Channels (EF-0014) appeared first on MarketSmart, LLC |.

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Seeking Grant Money Today

JUNE 24, 2012

Will your nonprofit organization or for-profit business be hiring new employees soon? The Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) To Hire Heroes Act of 2011 will provide either nonprofit or for-profit employers with a tax credit (going against the employer's share of the employee's social security tax) for any qualified veterans newly employed on or after January 1, 2013. VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 for-profit employers Taxes organization veterans

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Marketing for Nonprofits

AUGUST 14, 2008

Congratulations to Operation Smile , winner of the 2008 Nonprofit Organizations of the Year Award for its use of direct-response marketing to advance its' mission. Learn more and give the gift of a smile today! Jocelyn.

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iMarketSmart

AUGUST 26, 2019

As reported in The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently, 51% of the fundraising professionals in Canada and the USA that were surveyed say they will leave their current nonprofit and 30% say they plan to leave the fundraising profession altogether within the next two years. And, unfortunately, the nonprofit sector seems to employ too few true leaders. Recently a lot of people have been writing about the high level of turnover among fundraisers in our field.

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iMarketSmart

MAY 24, 2017

But the nonprofit sector has been slow to adopt new technologies and strategies even though doing so would increase giving, make donors happy and make fundraisers more effective. I believe nonprofit staff needs to embrace new technologies now! Sometimes I wonder if lots of nonprofit staff might not be donating. If that’s the case, then it explains why so many nonprofits have such poor retention rates.

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iMarketSmart

AUGUST 26, 2019

As reported in The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently, 51% of the fundraising professionals in Canada and the USA that were surveyed say they will leave their current nonprofit and 30% say they plan to leave the fundraising profession altogether within the next two years. And, unfortunately, the nonprofit sector seems to employ too few true leaders. Then, perhaps they (your staff) might even stay put working for your organization or institution to advance your vision for your cause.

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Seeking Grant Money Today

MARCH 7, 2011

The foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations that provide programs and services utilizing technology and/or computer and video games to educate America's youth and young adults (ages 7 to 18). Applicants must be nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations or governmental units exempt under Section 115 and described in Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. From The Foundation Center. [If

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The Nonprofit Consultant

MARCH 3, 2007

While the book is written about the for-profit business world, it can almost certainly be applied to the nonprofit world as well. Some of you may be thinking, "No, not in the nonprofit world! Well, unfortunately, my experience tells me that while that may be true than in other sectors of the economy, the nonprofit sector is not immune from the destructive nature of a**holes in the workplace. Tags: Nonprofit jobs books workplace assholes business

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Social Media Bird Brain

MARCH 26, 2014

big data Facebook Mobile app Nonprofit organization Oreo social media social networking Tinder Image via Digital Inspiration Let''s talk about Facebook this week. Something is always going on with that social platform and it makes the news almost every day. They''re always trying something new and breaking something in the process, which drives some of their users crazy, but as long as their profits come from advertisers and they''re not charging their users to be there, it''s not.

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Seeking Grant Money Today

APRIL 3, 2011

Nonprofits are in the business of getting out of business. Ideally, for each cause, issue, concern, or need that a given nonprofit works to solve; the end comes and the issue is eradicated. Stephanie Strom wrote Mission accomplished, nonprofits close up shop for the New York Times , April 1, 2011. To quote, "A few nonprofit groups have recently announced plans to wind down, not over financial problems but because their missions are nearly finished.

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The Nonprofit Consultant

OCTOBER 12, 2006

When you work in the nonprofit sector, you will occasionally speak to people who are a) shocked that you get paid to do "charity work" and b) act as if your work, while well-meaning and good, is an economic drain on the community. Among the findings: Nonprofits contribute more than $260 million ($242 million plus an additional $20 million impact on construction spending) annually to the county's economy. Nonprofits employ more than 2,700 county residents.

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Social Media Bird Brain

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

analytics donation HR Indiegogo interaction James Bowley Kevin W Grossman Nonprofit organization personalization small nonprofits social media specifics transactions My online friend and fellow Santa Cruzan, Kevin W. Grossman is a thought leader in human resources and recruitment. The other day he posted a link to an article by James Bowley about personalizing the HR transaction. The challenge isn''t just about the existence of information [.]

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iMarketSmart

JULY 30, 2018

Here’s why: Back when I sold direct marketing (printing and mailing) to nonprofits in the DC region, I made a huge sign and put it above my cubicle’s desk to ensure that I’d read it each morning. It seems like everyone is saying they are disrupting this or that these days. Lots of people wear it as a badge of honor whether they are really making change or not. They want to be seen as disruptors but usually, they’re just making noise. But then there’s me.

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Social Media Bird Brain

APRIL 23, 2014

In a 2013 post I recently read, she challenged some assertions made by another nonprofit blogger and finished up by saying: Remember, too, that every communication from your organization. ask communication fundraising NGO Non-governmental organization Nonprofit organization Pinterest small nonprofits social media

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iMarketSmart

MAY 11, 2018

I’ve met with hundreds of organizations since I began helping nonprofits and I can tell you that I’ve seen all kinds of poor performers. There are organizations that failed to see the writing on the wall while others simply treated their donors poorly. I recommend all nonprofit leaders do the same. If not, don’t waste your life working for someone who is leading you and the rest of the organization to failure. Why do they fail?

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iMarketSmart

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Too often nonprofits begin the relationship with a supporter the wrong way. Digital Marketing Direct Marketing Fundraising Major Giving big money fundraising ideas charity blog cheap fundraising ideas donor cultivation free fundraising ideas fundraisers that make alot of money fundraisers that make the most money fundraising ideas for nonprofit organizations fundraising tips major gift fundraising successful fundraising ideas unique fundraising ideas

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 14, 2017

Fundraising Major Giving Planned Giving best practices for fundraising best practices for planned giving charity blog Digital Marketing how to raise money for a nonprofit organization or charity major gift cultivation nonprofit marketing nonprofit marketing tips unique fundraising ideas for nonprofitsThanks to scientific research , we now know conclusively that giving to others makes us feel good about ourselves, which in turn, makes us happy.

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Social Media Bird Brain

APRIL 30, 2014

What''s the lowest donation amount your small nonprofit has received? A Small Change Board of directors development donation donor cultivation Facebook fundraising Jason Dick Nonprofit organization Pinterest Small nonprofit social communication social media Twitter Image via Advisor to Superheroes Over at A Small Change, Jason Dick had an interesting idea: how about treating every donor as a major donor? You''re probably already thinking about your response.

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Seeking Grant Money Today

MAY 9, 2011

Some Easy Information From the IRS to Help Nonprofit Organizations Keep Their (Official Charity) Status and Remain in Compliance The Foundation Center Now Provides Free Website That Teaches How to Do Grant Writing Places, Resources, and Ways to Learn Everything From Fundraising to Other Nonprofit Operations (Some Are Free).

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Non Profit Marketing 360

MAY 10, 2012

Debra Askanase, founder of Community Organizer 2.0 , is an “engagement strategist” who consults with nonprofit organizations on digital media. Her background includes a decade of community organizing experience, followed by seven years in community economic development. The interview was conducted by Don Akchin, a principal of Nonprofit Marketing 360 and a frequent contributor to the MKCREATIVE blog. And I wanted to bring that interest to nonprofits.

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 14, 2017

Fundraising Major Giving Planned Giving fundraising for nonprofit organizations how to get donations for a fundraiser how to get more online donations How to get more revenue how to increase revenue growth major donor fundraising Nonprofit Fundraising Tips strategies to boost donationsMost money is not cash. According to the Wall Street Journal , people put their wealth in lots of places, but not in liquid assets.

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iMarketSmart

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Fundraising Major Giving Planned Giving engagement fundraising fundraising blog fundraising techniques major gift fundraising solution marketing for nonprofit organizations non-profit marketing tips Philanthropy philanthropy blog planned giving tipsMilitary forces have been used for humanitarian purposes for decades all over the world. These days, in the aftermath of a disaster, we fully expect to see the military providing logistical support for the civilian population.

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iMarketSmart

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Does your organization stink? Let’s face it, some nonprofits just aren’t worth it. The organization has a weak case for support or it’s absent altogether. There are too many silos hindering cooperation or blatantly creating turf wars that serve the interests of some selfish employees but not the donors or the organization and its purpose. The donors’ needs, interests, wishes, desires, and dreams are not important to the organization.

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Non Profit Marketing 360

JANUARY 9, 2014

The post Communications: Uniquely You, and From the Heart appeared first on Nonprofit Marketing 360 : Content Marketing for Nonprofits. authenticity Communications Community eNewsletter Fundraising Marketing Newsletter Nonprofit Publications Storytelling Writing advice communication direct mail e-newsletters email engagement newsletters Non-profit organization Nonprofit organization publications storytelling

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