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“Survey says!” You remember the catch phrase, right? These words became synonymous with the long-running game show The Family Feud. The premise of the game, as
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[Opinion] Millennials and the Fight Against Hate
Hate. Just writing that word makes me a little nervous and a lot uncomfortable. Hate defined is “intense hostility and aversion usually deriving from fear,
#GivingTuesday – 4 Last Minute Tips (and 4 Ways to Get Ahead Next Year)
Unless you live in a bubble, you’ve probably heard of #GivingTuesday. Otherwise known as the Global Day of Giving, #GivingTuesday is celebrated on the Tuesday
#MCON IS BACK!
Looking back, I honestly can’t believe how much has happened since MCON’s debut. Five years ago our team set out to connect a community of
10 Mistakes Your Nonprofit Is Making On Social Media
Recently, I was asked to conduct a social media marketing workshop at Planet Philanthropy (an annual conference for fundraising professionals by AFP Florida). Obviously, I was
10 Tips for Stewarding Gatekeepers During a Capital Campaign
When launching a capital campaign, success often depends on how well you engage gatekeepers: board members, respected community leaders, and professional advisors with high-net-worth networks who have influence over prospective major donors. These gatekeepers play a pivotal role by making introductions and advocating for your cause.
10 Types of Planned Gifts Your Team Should Understand
Did you know that roughly $84 trillion in assets is expected to be donated, spent, and inherited in the coming decades as the large Baby Boomer generation ages? The
11 Moments to Relive from MCON 2016
The dust is starting to settle from another remarkable MCON. This year’s event gathered leaders, social entrepreneurs, activists and students from all over the country
3 Crucial CSR Trends Businesses and Nonprofits Should Know
Corporate social responsibility has empowered companies across industries to directly improve the world. Whether organizing volunteering initiatives, matching employee donations, or sponsoring events, socially responsible companies have various ways to make their mark on movements that matter.
3 Donation Categories: How to Organize Nonprofit Gifts
Your nonprofit’s mission requires funding, which is why your organization puts a lot of effort into its fundraising strategies. Throughout your donor acquisition and stewardship efforts, you
3 Essential Social Media Fundraising Metrics for Nonprofits
Social media is an indispensable tool for raising awareness for your nonprofit’s cause, reaching new audiences, and strengthening your relationships with donors. After all, with 4.9 billion
3 Key Benefits of Filing Your Nonprofit’s Taxes Annually
Ensuring your nonprofit is ready for the upcoming tax season or fiscal year requires more than occasional check-ins. To operate efficiently, you must consistently manage and organize your finances. Missing your tax-filing deadlines can significantly cost your nonprofit in lost supporter relationships and IRS fines. Most of all, you could even lose your tax-exempt status, which critically motivates donors to give and allows you to retain more of the funding needed to achieve your mission.
