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Talk about transparency — donors can see where their dollars go through photos, videos, and even GPS coordinates. Learn more on the latest episode of That’s What C! Said. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/guGk5RMk #nonprofitmarketing #nonprofitcommunications

Volunteers: Where hope happens n the last few days, I’ve been involved in two activities, a fundraising dinner and a dog agility trial, both entirely run by volunteers. What I learned all over again is that volunteers are beyond amazing. So, the dog trial was first. The set-up was scheduled for Friday evening,. Two people turned up Friday morning and worked all day. And when I say “worked,” I mean hard physical labor. They built new shelving to store equipment and supplies, moved all the equipment to the field where the trial was held, cut and raked the grass, cleaned out overgrown wild raspberry bushes, and much more. On the day itself, an army of volunteers, including Friday’s stars, ran the events, starting at 7:00 a.m. and finishing 12 hours later. Then on Wednesday, a local church held a fundraising dinner to support the community food bank. The dinner team worked all day, every day of the week. They made pies, pulled pork, and salads, decorated, and set up an extensive silent and live auction. Then they served the 100-plus guests, cleaned everything up, and stacked the chairs and tables. To me it was stunning that so much work was done by so many for absolutely no (tangible) compensation Sure, some people volunteer to serve on boards of large organizations, and yes, that work is important. But it’s the tireless direct service that blows my mind. It usually involves getting hands dirty and backs tired. And more often than not, it is done with love and laughter. There’s probably no way to measure the total impact of all the hardworking volunteers in the world – for sure it’s not captured in GDP --  but it’s huge. If you’re looking for hope in a seemingly hopeless world, think about that.

It's time to start thinking about your End of Year campaign. What worked last year? What can you improve? Some good resources here from Little Green Light on preparing for. Use the last of summer to get your strategy and plan together! #fundraisingstrategy #philanthropymatters #EOY

Here's an interesting thought for a Friday! How Your Nonprofit Can Use Video to Connect with Potential Supporters. Check out the link below. 5 minutes read. #nonprofit, #CRM, #fundraising https://lnkd.in/eYuysA5u

Credit card declines can be frustrating for #sustainer programs that rely on those recurring gifts. During his speaking engagement at the Nonprofit Fundraising Symposium, Paul Finley reiterated the importance of #failedpaymentrecovery and how #retention impacts long-term sustainer contributions. “Understanding the recovery of failed payments isn't just about what happens in that month — it's how many additional months are you going to get from that sustainer over time,” Finley said. “If that drops off and they leave, it's ‘I didn't just miss the $40 donation, I might have lost $200 in the following five months if we had not found a way to intervene.’” Are credit card failures impacting the success of your nonprofit's sustainer programs? Reach out to Paul Finley directly to schedule a conversation. https://lnkd.in/gBwF5Mmx

Here are five tips to improve your #nonprofit's #sustainer acquisition and retention, via NonProfit PRO: https://ow.ly/lY3E50R2aYk #fundraising #WeAreMoore

💡According to this article by “Forbes”, one of the “Top 4 Difficulties” faced by Nonprofit Organizations (on a branding level) is the ability to retain donors. How are you simplifying what you’re asking your donors to do? How are you retaining donors and is it working at the rate you need it to in terms of reaching your quarterly metrics? These are questions that you must consider when bringing in individual donors. _______ #nonprofit #philanthrophy #branding #marketing #donation #charitableorganizations #article https://lnkd.in/g-9b4w-2

Our blog post provides valuable insights on how to identify and collaborate with businesses that align with your nonprofit organization's mission. #businesspartnerships #campaignsuccess

First day of National Make-a-Will month! Did you know that only 1 in 3 Americans has a current will in place? And of those, historically less than 7% of completed wills have contained a philanthropic intent. (!!) We can change that by making estate planning easy and accessible, and keeping philanthropy top of mind as part of personal legacies. If you're a nonprofit, sharing some tips to make the most of NMAWM and drive legacy giving to your organization.

As National Volunteer Month comes to a close, you can continue your support for nonprofit organizations. Explore this informative article on how your group can make a difference in your community using SignUpGenius. Discover 5 impactful ways to serve your community and make a positive impact. Find out more here: #VolunteerMonth #CommunityService