CrowdRise

JULY 13, 2018

Decent Humans is what we call the incredible community we witness on CrowdRise each and every day doing amazing things for good. And each month, we’re going to highlight a Decent Human in the nonprofit world that’s devoting their time and passion to giving back and making a difference. We hope that by sharing their stories of aid, altruism, and passion, others will be inspired to make an even greater impact on the world we live in

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Cause Related Marketing

JULY 12, 2012

When I posted about Qdoba’s instant-on cause marketing effort to benefit the Colorado wildfire crisis, the estimable cause marketer Steve Drake asked where was the rest of these kind of promotions were to be found, especially in the state of Colorado. In fact, a number of Colorado food and dining establishments have offered cause marketing, flat donations of money and food, in addition to prayers.

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Fundraising Breakthroughs

JULY 20, 2008

You’re aware that long-range fundraising planning is beneficial. Kn ow Thyself: Before beginning long-range planning in earnest, consider having your organization go through a self-assessment process, whether formal or informal. Define Your Goal: What is the goal of your long-range planning? Figure out how many meetings you need: If you think a two-hour meeting is all that it takes to develop a sophisticated long-range fundraising plan for your organization, think again.

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Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Use gift range calculators to set up levels. If you don''t even know how to come up with levels, try running your total goal through at gift range calculator. https://www.blackbaud.com/nonprofit-resources/gift-range-calculator.aspx. Ask Samples & Tools gift range calculator major gift fundraising A few weeks back, I shared with my Fundraising Kick members a conversation I had with a friend asking me for a donation.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2016

For example, if your nonprofit is in the $5.1 – $10 million range overall, you can see that 17% of nonprofits at that size have communications budgets of $100,000 – $300,000 (the royal blue line). In the middle of the chart, around the $500,000 – $5 million ranges, we see more green, which equals communications budgets in the $5,000 – $50,000 range. Obviously, these are still big ranges, but at least we know where the ball park is now!

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

This was pretty much my reaction: The nonprofit commentary I have seen so far is best captured in this range of emotion: To which, Twitter responds.

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Getting Attention

MAY 22, 2014

The Range of Nonprofit Marketing & Communications Job Descriptions I see is Incredibly Broad… As I vet dozens of nonprofit marketing and communications jobs for our weekly jobs post , I get a good sense of what organizations like yours are seeking in their marketing and communications hires.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Different giving options Your donation pages should offer users enough options to meet a broad range of donor preferences, without creating a cluttered and confusing experience. There’s no secret trick to instantly improving digital engagement for nonprofits. While it’s important to follow standard best practices, engagement rates depend highly on the preferences of one’s audience, which can vary greatly between nonprofits who serve a diverse array of communities and issues.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 31, 2017

They tackle issues ranging from homelessness and poverty to ebola and LGBT rights. They have programs ranging from adult classes to youth summer camps to a dance company and memoir writing. Happy Halloween from all of us at EveryAction! Every year we celebrate by dressing up as some of our favorite nonprofit organizations as a way to recognize their incredible work and commemorate the start of end-of-year fundraising campaigns.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

These conferences range in size, location, and topic. The Conference itself includes philanthropy classes ranging from individual donors, planned giving, and marketing/social media subjects. Within the wide-ranging program, structured by experience levels and topical areas, you can tailor a learning program specific to your interests. It's finally here! If you loved our 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2019 calendar!

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iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Asking for a range is for amateurs. A different frame of reference. Every once in a while someone comes along to change things. They say a few words differently or help you see things from a divergent perspective.

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Social Media Bird Brain

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

With the internet, I have a very large hunting range which takes me from the mountains of Science and Academia to Silicon Valley, from the collaborative social media communities on the outskirts of Nonprofit/Social Good to the silly whimsy of. image via Carolyn Essert-Villard I have a hungry brain – if I don’t feed it new ideas and information regularly, it starts to eat itself out of boredom.

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EveryAction

JUNE 3, 2016

The good news is that this is a slight improvement over last year, when average losses were more in the tens-of-thousands range. Today, EveryAction released the 2016 Nonprofit Email Deliverability Study , an exploration into just how much spam is negatively impacting nonprofit online fundraising.

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A Small Change

AUGUST 19, 2014

I’d like to invite you to give a gift in the range of $1,000 to $2,000 over 2 years. Would you give a lead gift in the range of $25,000 to $50,000 to this campaign? Try to say that ten times fast. Sample solicitation semantics… Sometimes we get lost in the semantics of how to ask for a gift so I thought I’d provide you with some examples of ways you can ask for money.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Their vibrant community presence spans a comprehensive range of bilingual and bi-cultural services in Health & Human Services, Housing, Education, and Economic Development. Hispanic Heritage Month, officially founded in 1968 , occurs each year from September 15 to October 15, a period which includes the anniversary of independence of eight Latin American countries. During National Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S.,

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Created in 1998, the United Nations Foundation links the United Nations' work with others around the world, helping the UN address a range of global issues, including climate change, global health, women’s empowerment, peace and security, poverty eradication, and more. Every day - and especially on #GivingTuesday - the United Nations Foundation raises awareness and funds for a wide range of humanitarian issues and initiatives.

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J Campbell Social Marketing

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Gifts in the $250 to $999 range dropped by 4 percent, while gifts of less than $250 declined 4.4 Are you not using Facebook Fundraisers because you don’t know how to thank Facebook donors that come to you from the platform? Consider this: Mark Zuckerberg announced that more than $2 billion has been raised on Facebook for causes , with more than 45 million people making a donation on the platform. . Let’s think about this for a moment. .

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J Campbell Social Marketing

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Facebook also rolled out updated reporting , where nonprofits can now select a range of dates and have daily transaction reports emailed in one spreadsheet instead of downloading multiple CSVs. #GivingTuesday 2018 is coming up fast! Last year 45 million dollars were raised on Facebook on #GivingTuesday, marking 15% of the total amount raised! That’s almost half a million people giving money, to more than 46,000 organizations. The best part?

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Ann Green

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

That can be extremely worthwhile when targeting your mid-to high-range donors. Fundraising during a pandemic can be a challenge. Check out our top four strategies for maintaining revenue and morale at your nonprofit during COVID-19. By Leigh Kessler.

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Getting Attention

MARCH 4, 2015

I couldn’t look away, but instead lingered on the image, taking in the different women and their range of expressions. When executed well, visual storytelling cuts through the clutter, delivering a mental image that resonates and is remembered (so more likely to be repeated). Take this unforgettable example from MAMA (Mobile Alliance for Maternal Action).

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EveryAction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

These conferences range in size, location, and topic. Join other data experts, academics, practitioners, and social sector leaders for two days of skillfully-led sessions on topics ranging from aligning practice with policy to creating a culture of data, and how Silicon Valley is facilitating data practices in civil society. The Conference itself includes philanthropy classes ranging from individual donors, planned giving, and marketing/social media subjects.

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EveryAction

JULY 18, 2018

Consider organizing your supporters into these camps, ranging from your closest network all the way to the rest of the world. For some things, spontaneity is highly desirable, but any fundraising professional will tell you that planning a campaign isn’t one of them. Having a detailed strategic plan in place before embarking on a fundraising campaign can be a huge determinant of its success, even before the first dollar is raised.

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Mission Minded

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

These emails range from scams to spam to promotions for things I don’t want or need. If you’re like me, you get 20 – 40 emails a day that say you simply must read them. I recently got an email whose artful copy motivated me to read on. View the email online.) It didn’t start […]. Blog Email Campaigns Nonprofit Communications Nonprofit Copywriting Nonprofit Fundraising

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EveryAction

AUGUST 28, 2018

For example, you could let them know what can be accomplished with gifts ranging from $50 to gifts of $5,000. Choose the range based on the giving capacity of your donor base. Nonprofit fundraising events are a great way to raise money and increase your organization’s profile at the same time.

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Non Profit Marketing 360

OCTOBER 6, 2011

one is better at seeing the long-range implications of social media on nonprofits than Beth Kanter. In August and September, Facebook announced changes in the features of both individual and organization pages. These changes are potentially far-reaching. Nonprofits using Facebook will need to re-think how they use it to engage their constituents.No She has posted three provocative reviews of the new features, along with some sensible advice about keeping priorities in order.

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iMarketSmart

MAY 4, 2020

Plus, the range expands tremendously as the size of the organization increases. Before we begin. The 2020 Major Gift Benchmark Study asked people working in nonprofit organizations (n=580) what they consider to be a major gift, how they are staffed to raise major gifts, the types of information used to identify major gift prospects, and more. Study respondents were also asked if their organization met their annual major gift fundraising goal.

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Twenti

MAY 12, 2020

Ranging from big budgets to small, and all kinds of causes, there’s something for everyone. These (non-existent) boxes came in a range of sizes and would be filled with ‘100% upcycled/organic/free-range awesomeness’. 6 Entertaining Nonprofit Online Campaigns. by Olivia Warnes. Non-profit campaigns don’t need to be upsetting! Here are 6 non-profit campaigns that took a more lighthearted approach. Campaigns Don’t Have To Be Sad!

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

There’s a huge range depending on the size of your nonprofit and where you live. Curious if your salary as a nonprofit communications director is in line with what others are making? Check out the salary data for U.S. nonprofit communications directors in the 2019 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. We asked for salary data from communications directors/managers and looked at that data by the overall organizational budget and by the cost of living where the nonprofit is located.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Limiting visual representations of trans and non-binary people in media also limits the range of stories in which we imagine those subjects. Prices range from $10 to $200 per photo credits. A monthly subscription from $10 to $188, or individual high-resolution downloads ranging from $5 to $50. You know you need great photography. But for whatever reason, you don’t have it in-house. Maybe you don’t have the skills or access to a professional.

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Participants in the Major Gift Benchmark Study selected a range that included the minimum value that qualifies as a major gift at their organization. Someone who selected the range of $1,000 to $2,499 might work at an organization where $1,000, $1,500, or $2,000 is the minimum amount for a “major gift.”. The most frequent response (the mode) is in the range of $1,000 to $2,999.

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Getting Attention

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Lead Brand Strategist & Senior Project Manager , Free Range (Oakland, CA). Please post your nonprofit marketing position here for full-time or part-time staff, consulting or internship opportunities. New Opportunities. Chief Communications Officer , Flamboyan Foundation. Washington DC). Communications Associate , Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (Sheffield, MA). Communications & Program Manager , High Meadows Institute (Boston, MA).

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

APRIL 20, 2020

I have a wide range of friends and know lots of people. Throughout this process I’ve checked in with introverts and extroverts alike with a range of feelings. There are plenty of apps offering video chat or live broadcast functions, ranging from Skype, Zoom to House Party. Things could be opening up soon, but it looks like physical distancing is here to stay. Regardless of where you land on the introvert/extrovert scale, COVID-19 has been a challenge.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 7, 2020

When the Web meets this goal, it is accessible to people with a diverse range of hearing, movement, sight, and cognitive ability.” User experience is one of the core components of a long-lasting and valuable nonprofit website. Learn more about its importance to help your organization.

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EveryAction

MARCH 14, 2018

Our conversation ranged from the importance of a sisterhood of support, the necessity of empowering all girls to create positive social change, and how EveryAction’s best-in-class nonprofit tools have been instrumental in helping Girls Inc. Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. With over 1,400 sites in 400 cities across the United States and Canada, the organization has grown tremendously since its founding in 1864.

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ImpactMax

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Each time I do that, the range of options kind of astounds me. Flickr/mysza831. A little holiday gift for you! A couple of times a year, I dig into the web to find free tools that can help nonprofits tell their stories in ever more engaging ways. This year is no exception, Not every nonprofit has the resources to hire videographers or even buy and use a video cam themselves.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Participants will network and learn about other areas of practice, discuss a range of opportunities and challenges faced by different sectors, and work collaboratively to improve impact measurement. The Learning Conference 2017 will offer a range of perspectives and new ideas for participants to go beyond the basics, and think critically about the changes they can make by focusing on learning and evaluation as a tool to generate stronger decisions and performance.

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Non Profit Marketing 360

OCTOBER 12, 2016

An oral, under the arm or rectal thermometer price range under $10 and temporally-artery thermometers are expensive ranging from $25 to $100. Ear thermometer cost range is about $15 to $60 while behind the ear thermometer cost $20 to $45. A baby thermometer is one of the most important pieces of baby equipment that parents need to buy. In fact, many parents buy more than one.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 30, 2017

These pages range from complexly designed to efficiently simple, but they all have some key similarities: they’re secure, accessible, filled to the brim with best practices, and feature EveryAction’s best-in-class donation forms. Kicking off with #GivingTuesday, year-end fundraising season will be in full swing. This busy time is marked with nonprofits around the world striving for new and exciting ways to engage with potential donors.

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A Small Change

JULY 22, 2014

Ask the donor for exactly what you’d like them to give (or a range of amounts). What are the steps of a successful solicitation? Every solicitation should be made up of a few simple things a thank you, a story, an ask, a close, and follow-up. ASSURE is an acronym (or as I call it an ASKronym) that we are currently using with our campaign when we approach a potential donor. This is a great way to help our board members (and staff) remember each important step in the solicitation process.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

They’ve won numerous lawsuits ranging from stomping out the remnants of Jim Crow to protecting the rights of migrant workers. February is Black History Month and while there are countless ways to honor and celebrate black history throughout the year, we’re giving you a place to start by highlighting eight nonprofits that are making major waves in their communities.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

I think everyone was really happy with the range of topics covered. Last week, we had the honor of hosting our first ever User Summit in Washington D.C. Over 50 EveryAction partners - including Greenpeace USA , Equality Federation , and National Women's Law Center - joined us at our headquarters for an afternoon filled with panel discussions, product showcases, and ample networking opportunities. We kicked off the day with attendees sharing their current successes and challenges.

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Twenti

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Twenti offers a diverse range of options and packages for different budgets, depending on what you need. 7 Reasons Why SMEs Say They Don’t Need a Good Website – and 7 Reasons Why They’re Wrong. by Zoe Allen.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

I often hear from other organizations that they're using thousands of source codes to track their donation attributions and audiences, but with the “direct response donor range reports” all that information is ready for you. (This is the third post in our New Year, New Heights development series. Need to catch up?

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