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Before we begin, I wanted to let you know that I’ll be opening the doors to my signature training program, Social Media for Social Good Academy, in just a few weeks. I only run this program once each year, so don’t miss out. Get on the waitlist at socialgoodacademy.com and I’ll send you all the details when it’s up and …
This episode is sponsored by RoundTable Technology – the Nonprofit IT Partner. On January 26, they are offering a free webinar on the exact steps required to secure and protect your nonprofit IT in the New Year. RoundTable Technology is a managed IT and cybersecurity services organization focusing on the nonprofit sector, with over 200 nonprofit clients. Head over to NonprofitIT.com/best-ever to save your …
Prosperity consciousness might sound woo-woo to some, but in this conversation with Jarrett Ransom, she shares how identifying your personal money blocks will help you excel as a professional fundraiser. Known as the Nonprofit Nerd, Jarrett has experience working in the trenches of the nonprofit community for nearly 20 years. From start-ups to multi-million dollar charitable organizations, she wears many hats and …
Pretty much every stereotype you have read about Millennials is false. Many are skilled, up-and-coming professionals in their 30’s & 40’s with deeper pockets and vaster networks than you might think. Plus, they are the inheritors of $42 trillion by 2030. In this episode, get to know the Millennial generation, understand what inspires and motivates them to get involved in …
This post is a guest blog by Dave Martin at CharityEngine It can be tempting to concentrate all of your nonprofit’s communication efforts on acquiring new donors. After all, if your goal is to raise more funds and further your mission, it seems logical to dedicate the majority of your time and resources to initiatives that tell first-time supporters what …
Effective nonprofit communication planning begins with knowing who your audiences are. Seems simple, right? Sure: you can write out a long list of various groups that your organization is communicating with or wants to reach in the future… but where do you go from there? As Big Duck’s Co-Director, Farra Trompeter (she/her) ensures that Big Duck is a healthy, thriving …
Believe it or not, there’s a right way to tell a fundraising story. And by fundraising story, I mean a story that you’re using to raise money for your non-profit. A fundraising story needs the right story structure to connect with the audience, demonstrate need, and invite the audience to get involved by making a donation. Individual donors can give …
How did Giving Tuesday go for you? I loved seeing emails and social media posts from my nonprofit clients and online course students – you all killed it this year! I hope that you absolutely slayed your goals and that you are going into year-end fundraising with a renewed inspiration and motivation. If you didn’t reach your goal, there is …
Today is #GivingTuesday! GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past ten years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity year-round. Some facts: The movement continues to grow in year-over-year donation volume, reach and …