Mon.Aug 02, 2021

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Does the Peanut Butter or Jelly Come First in Monthly Giving?

NonProfit PRO

As someone who’s been working with and on monthly donor programs for almost 30 years now, the order of operations comes up a lot. It often creates a pause or a stop in the growth of monthly donors. Of course, we’re only human and, as fundraisers, we often tend to focus — and agonize — about things that are least important. But they’re easier. They make us feel we’re more in control.

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When the Team Travels to the Future and the Board Lags Behind—How Do You Develop Leaders for the Digital Era?

.orgSource

What happens when your team drives the DeLorean Back to the Future and the board isn’t along for the ride? The office might boast the latest technology with a staff that is ready and able to grow and change. But if the board is stifled by narrow perspectives and retro thinking, do those other pluses […]. The post When the Team Travels to the Future and the Board Lags Behind—How Do You Develop Leaders for the Digital Era?

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Study Pushes for More Transparency in Donation Pledges to Racial Equity

NonProfit PRO

The joint PolicyLink-Bridgespan Group analysis, "Moving from Intention to Impact: Funding Racial Equity to Win," is calling for funders to be more transparent about where their proposed dollars went, as 94% of donors have yet to report data, which has made pinpointing the actual funding to racial equity efforts extremely difficult.

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Top 2021 Fundraising Strategies: Mastering Relevant Content Marketing

Bloomerang

This is part three in a six-part series. Read part one and part two. . In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Mastering online user experience and messaging. Mastering relevant content marketing. Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value.

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How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.

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Why You Need Different ‘Prices’ for Donor Asks

NonProfit PRO

In fundraising, a donor parts with money when he or she perceives that the “price” being “paid” is worth what happens when the money is used. The donor is giving a sum of money for something, and it is right for him or her. This is a key concept that you, as a major gifts officer (MGO), should pay attention to when designing asks for your caseload donor.

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Functional Expenses Decreased During Covid-19? How to Prepare for Conversations with Funders

Blue Avocado

The topic of functional expenses has garnered attention at nonprofit board meetings over the past year. Many nonprofits feel pressure from foundation and government funding sources to maintain a certain level of program expenses as a percentage of total expenses (for example, greater than 75%). This metric has always been a matter of debate. Nonprofits […].

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Steps to calculate ROI from your LMS

Gyrus

LMS should focus on the basic requirements like saving training time duration and cost, cutting down the employee turnover rate, and providing the best solution in the market.

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Characteristics Of The Best Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Author Melissa Greenwell interviewed many top business executives while doing research for her book, Money on the Table. When she asked them to list characteristics of their best leaders, those who work well as a team, collaborative was almost always first and foremost. The full list is: Collaborative Good listener Asks thorough questions and seeks new information or is curious and innovative Risk taker Sense of urgency or takes action Subject matter experts Not afraid to challenge Participatory

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Let This Hybrid Registration With Fundraising Event Inspire You This Fall: Pasadena Humane

Classy

Each month, get inspired by a unique and timely campaign that shows exactly how to use the Classy fundraising platform to the fullest. . Hybrid event models are quickly emerging as a new standard for nonprofits. To provide your organization with a blueprint on how to build an engaging hybrid event of your own on Classy, we broke down Pasadena Humane’s 23rd Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run campaign into quick tips, tangible takeaways, and actionable next steps. .

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System Update: Early August 2021

Qgiv

We’ve got a big update to start off this month! Lots of enhancements and fixes for our auction platform, some updates to our integrations, and a new reporting feature. Features and Enhancements. For auctions, we’ve added the ability to clone sponsors along with other auction settings during cloning. Also for auctions, you can now see Store items purchased during registration in the Auction Virtual Terminal.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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How to Plan a COVID-Friendly School Fundraising Auction

Top Nonprofits

As a parent, education professional, or volunteer, you know that schools of all shapes and sizes frequently have to turn to fundraising campaigns and events to power their missions. Yet constantly looking for new ways to engage your audience and raise important funds can be a challenge. At OneCause, we help fundraising organizations—including schools, nonprofits, and other groups—generate the revenue they need to maintain successful operations, specifically through virtual and hybrid events.