Nonprofits face greater challenges than ever as they strive to compete in a tech-driven world. For The Nerdy Nonprofit, this means reinventing the way nonprofits interact with potential donors. For Helen Dannelly, an experienced nonprofit development professional, the transition has been fascinating. Recently, Dannelly spoke to The Nerdy Nonprofit about […]
Working in the nonprofit realm, it’s easy to look at all the things left on your to-do list and feel glum. Instead, what if you looked at all the things you did do, and let that lift your spirits? Maybe it can even inspire you as we approach another year. […]
It’s likely your nonprofit is casting a wide net to find the perfect fit as supporters of your organization. However, we’d all rather spend our precious time communicating with supporters that are an ideal fit. For example, a dreamy donor would likely be someone who feels passionate about your cause, […]
If you’re working at a nonprofit, you’re well aware that year-end Giving Season is well on its way. As you aim to pull on the heartstrings of donors so they feel inclined to give their extra income to your cause, you may want to key in on another aspect of […]
The choice regarding whether or not to invest in a CRM for your nonprofit is a tough one. They are expensive systems in terms of monthly subscription rates alone, but on top of that, they take training and implementation time. We actually deep dive into questions to ask if you’re […]
Many nonprofits show appreciation to repeat donors. First-time donors, however, can be met with little more than an automated thank you email. Feeling a lack of appreciation, these first-time donors may be reluctant to donate again. A common reason is that nonprofits want to devote their resources and attention to […]
You post on social media, send out newsletters and even sometimes write a blog, but times are changing and you’ve noticed these tactics just aren’t doing what they used to. That’s why Digital Marketing Philippines did a whole lot of research to help us all uncover what is working these days. Though B2B […]
Charity: Water’s CEO, Scott Harrison, knew he was taking a risk with his nonprofit’s fundraiser gala plans. He knew he was, “either going to look very stupid in front of 400 people or maybe make them cry” as he admitted in an interview (Fast Company). When searching for how to […]
Fundraising can be all-consuming for your nonprofit. Yes, it’s all about the cause, but we also know how much of a nonprofit’s day-to-day functioning revolves around a budget. A common temptation is to put all your energy to continue to grow this budget, but a wise guy once said, “you […]