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Want your nonprofit board to help you meet new people and grow your revenue? Make specific one-on-one asks that fit these criteria: 1. Request tasks that advance your strategy 2. Ask for help in areas where the board member excels 3. Ensure they know saying 'no' is okay 4. Aim for tasks that can be fulfilled in less than 15 minutes Follow these guidelines and stop wishing your board would increase community connections—watch them do it instead! #BoardEngagement #NonprofitStrategy #boardeffectiveness,#boardofdirectors, #nonprofitboards, #strategicplanning, #smartasks

🚀 Nonprofits, Ask for What You Need! 🚀 Nonprofit friends, don’t hesitate to be specific about your needs. Whether it's money, volunteers, or supplies like canned goods—clearly stating what you need can greatly amplify your efforts. Here’s why being upfront matters: -Transparency builds trust: People appreciate knowing how their contributions are used. -Direct asks yield better results: Clearly defined needs make it easier for people to see how they can help. So go ahead, ask boldly! Your community is generous and ready to support you. If you need guidance on how to communicate or how to integrate planned giving, message me. Let's make an impact together! #NonprofitAdvice #ImpactStrategy #KritConsulting #CommunitySupport

Are your fundraising efforts really paying off? It's time to take a closer look. 🔎 Our latest blog unpacks the importance of assessing your fundraising productivity to ensure your strategies aren't just busy, but effective. A few important things topics: 💡Key indicators of productive fundraising 💡How to measure the efficiency of your efforts 💡Tips to optimize your fundraising activities for better results To get the full scoop, you'll have to check out the full blog: https://lnkd.in/eyYUdBQy #FundraisingEfficiency #NonprofitSuccess #ProductivityCheck #BristolStrategy

📣The 2024 M+R Benchmarks report is here! 📣 We know nonprofits have their hands full — and we love reading about advertising trends and all things nonprofit marketing anyway — so we’ve summarized it for you. From the email vs. SMS debate, to alternate payment methods and changes in upper-funnel spend, we have the scoop on key nonprofit and fundraising trends in our latest blog post. Give it a read! And if you have any questions about what this means for your organization, let us know. We’d love to help you finish 2024 strong. http://bit.ly/4aWC4Wp #NonprofitMarketing #MRBenchmarks2024 #DigitalMarketing #IndustryStudy #DigitalFundraising #AdvertisingReport #NonprofitTrends #FundraisingReport

Are you a nonprofit professional looking to enhance your skills and knowledge? Subscribe to Sharity Global's YouTube channel for access to a wealth of resources! From strategic planning to successful fundraising, our videos are designed to help your organization thrive. Check out our latest webinar, "Stepping off the Fundraising Hamster Wheel," and discover new strategies to achieve sustainable growth. Don’t miss out on the valuable insights shared by our experts. Visit Sharity Global's YouTube Channel at https://lnkd.in/e8zm9yBn and subscribe today for more tips and tools to support your mission! #NonprofitSuccess #SharityGlobal

Have you ever had to deal with an angry donor? It’s stressful, right? All your hard work feels at risk when someone’s upset. But believe it or not, I love angry donors. 😲 Why? Because these moments are my opportunity to build even stronger relationships. Scroll to find out how I turned a frustrated donor into one of my most loyal advocates—and how you can too! Have you ever turned a problem into a success story? Share your experience! I’d love to hear how you’ve navigated this situation in your fundraising journey. And remember—if you have any angry donors, send them my way! #ChurchFundraising #FinancialIndependence #FundraisingStrategies #EmpowerChurches #NFM #FinancialEmpowerment #CommunityImpact #FinancialSolutions #BlackCommunity #ChurchGrowth #NonprofitSupport #FaithBasedOrganizations #ChurchLeadership #ChurchFinancialHealth #blackchurch #BlackChurches

One post on the M+R Benchmarks simply wasn't enough. If you haven't read the M+R report already, or read my last roundup, check out this summary via FWD People. Big takeaways: ⁍ Email’s had a tough year, but SMS is on the rise — and it’s securing stronger average gifts than email, making SMS a priority for any nonprofit. ⁍ >While digital advertising ROI has fallen slightly, this is likely due to an increased investment in connected TV, with upper-funnel spend increasing to 25% of the overall advertising share. ⁍ In the face of slowing web traffic growth and conversion, nonprofits are implementing diversified payment methods to meet donors where they are. Check out the link below for the full roundup. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #digitalfundraising #connectedtv #onlinefundraising #roi #roas #benchmarks #paidmedia #digitaltrends

Fundraisers: how is your success measured? Hitting an annual revenue target is considered an important metric - but here’s how this can turn into a problem when it comes to major gifts: Organizations cannot thrive and grow over the longterm when single-mindedly pursuing one fundraising goal. When nonprofits are overfocused on the bottom line – this can lead to short-term thinking at every level. Because what gets measured gets done. Even if there are consequences - like burning through our donor relationships - to achieve it. What do you think - is an over emphasis on certain goals, like your annual revenue target, actually holding you back? And what do we need to measure instead that drives more strategic, sustainable growth? Some food for thought. Now I want to hear from you - is an over emphasis on certain goals holding you back? And what do we need to measure instead that drives more strategic, sustainable growth? P.S. If raising more major gifts is one of your big goals for 2024, don’t miss out on my free guide, Fill Your Fundraising Pipeline. Download it here: https://lnkd.in/gc8cc2Zm #fundraising #majorgifts #nonprofit #philanthropy

Why choose between growth and savings when you can have both? 🌱💸 Nonprofits, we see you hustling! Let Vee help you level up without making your wallet cry. 😎 Check out the first comment for more info! #NonprofitStrength #GrowTogether #NonprofitPassion #RuleRewriters #InspireAndEmpower #TeamworkAchievesDreams

Fundraising is filled with hard-won lessons. They can be tech-oriented (what happens to a mailing when you screw up the sorting on a XLS spreadsheet). They can be communication-oriented (the word "but" after the words "I'm sorry" effectively destroys the intended apology). Or, they can be attitude-oriented. For example - the fact that the merit of your mission is not enough. This was a hard one for me to learn - and one that a lot of nonprofits struggle with. Here's what I mean. Your mission is solid. You have a clear case for support. You have impact numbers (both outputs and outcomes). You've got stories to tell about your impact and your clients, And you still might not the get the gift. You might not even get a call back or a response. But your mission is solid! And it's important! And you're working so hard! But merit is not enough. Your fundraising has to be driven by relationships, by inviting people to join your cause. And it has to be able to withstand setbacks and rejections. If you expect donors to give - or other agencies to invite you in - based solely on the merit of your mission, you'll likely be disappointed. Keep telling the story, keep inviting others, keep talking with your supporters! You can also talk with me about your fundraising plans - click below to set up a call! #ResolutePhilanthropy #Fundraising #Nonprofitleadership