Mon.Sep 13, 2021

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Keep Your Gaze on the Donor’s Heart

NonProfit PRO

You’re feeling the pressure. You have to reach your goal. You were reminded again last week. Some donors on your caseload are behind. And there is concern that the budgeted funds will not come in.

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[DATA] 11 Must-Know Stats About Online Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The 2021 Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. At the core of the project is the 2021 Global NGO Technology Survey and the data below is based on the survey responses of 592 online fundraisers. It’s worth noting that in the survey the questions about online fundraising are only presented to those that have working knowledge in online fundraising.

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Give Now, Pay Later

NonProfit PRO

I would like to emphasize here why it’s important to know the distinction between paying off a pledge over time, versus starting a recurring gift.

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10 shows about nonprofit and philanthropy that would be way better than “The Activist”

Nonprofit AF

By now you’ve probably heard about the new show to debut on CBS called “The Activist,” in which six activists.

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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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Lady Gaga’s Foundation Promotes Kindness with #BeKind21 Social Media Campaign

NonProfit PRO

The Born This Way Foundation is promoting kindness for the third-straight year with its #BeKind21 campaign that culminates on the U.N. International Day of Peace.

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Key facts, figures, and trends among U.S. labor unions

Candid

Last week, in honor of Labor Day, we shared an introduction to unions, including six things people might not know about the role of unions in the social sector. In this second blog in a two-part series, we share key facts and figures about U.S. labor unions based on Candid’s data and discuss trends and opportunities for future research. Unions by the numbers.

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Ante Up! Six Steps to Executing a Virtual Charity Poker Tournament that Drives Recurring Event Donations

OneCause

As we move into the era of mass vaccination and the economy is opening up more and more, it’s time to reflect on the old adage: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”. What will be the silver lining of the COVID-19 storm that kept nonprofits from hosting in-person events , that disrupted traditional fundraising efforts and that estranged donors from some of their favorite charities?

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“Is Your Organization Outgrowing eTapestry?”

Bloomerang

Blackbaud Doesn’t Want You To Use eTapestry. I received a flurry of emails, calls and texts from partners and current eTapestry customers after Blackbaud sent out the following email in July 2016: Subject: Is your organization outgrowing eTapestry? The Blackbaud product portfolio has recently undergone a major improvement initiative, offering a true, best-in-class experience across the board.

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A journey of understanding: Steps on the path of Reconciliation for nonprofits

Charity Village

September 30 – National Day for Truth & Reconciliation The Government of Canada recently passed legislation to make September 30 a federal statutory holiday called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is an important step in the reconciliation process. It provides an opportunity to recognize and commemorate the tragic history and ongoing […].

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Customer Story: The Duradash Activity Challenge Raises 6x More With CauseVox

CauseVox

The last year has seen a lot of nonprofits dipping their toes into online fundraising for the first time. Spinal CSF Leak Foundation was among those numbers when they ran their first peer-to-peer fundraising campaign on CauseVox. In years past their annual Duradash fundraiser raised about $5000 when through their event. In 2021, they used CauseVox to create their Duradash peer-to-peer campaign and came away with over $30,000 through their virtual activity challenge !

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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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What a Finance Committee Can Do for Your Board of Directors

Blue Avocado

Implementing a finance committee of the board of directors was one of the best things our organization ever did—here’s why. Baby Bear Hugs’ mission is enhancing family strengths for happy and healthy children, families, and communities. The program provides parenting education and support through certified parenting educators in the homes of families (virtually during the […].

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Learn How to Guide Nonprofit Leaders Toward the Truth Instead of Letting Them Rely on Their Opinions

Bloomerang

In much of our culture, we glorify opinions over facts. At one place I worked, the executive director gleefully presented everyone on the management team with a sweatshirt as a team-building gift. It said “Maven University: Opinion above Knowledge.” . I was embarrassed to wear it. Everyone else seemed to find it a real hoot. In our culture, mavens are celebrated.

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How to Prevent Staff Burnout During Technology Changes

Tech Soup

Across industries, employees are rethinking their careers , and the nonprofit industry is no different. Nonprofit organizations have filled critical gaps since the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way of living and working last year. Despite incredible odds, nonprofits have figured out how to fundraise digitally, replace in-person events with virtual events, and support their communities from afar and have done that all while figuring out how to work from home.

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7 More Horrible Mistakes You’re Making with Your Sponsorship Program

The Sponsorship Collective

If you’ve been a long-time reader of the blog, then you should remember this post about the ways to (unknowingly) destroy your sponsorship program, or maybe this one. Well, I’m back today with another post in that same vein about what not to do when starting your sponsorship program. What are some missteps to avoid? […]. The post 7 More Horrible Mistakes You’re Making with Your Sponsorship Program appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.

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Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia releases new election resource for nonprofits

Charity Village

The Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia has conducted a non-partisan summary of the 4 major party policies from a community sector standpoint. They reviewed the platforms on overall supports to the nonprofit sector, key issues and challenges that the sector is working to address, and issues of importance to those working in the sector […].

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Sync Donorbox Plans with Enhanced Recurring Donations in Salesforce

Donorbox

Donorbox Salesforce integration now supports sync with enhanced recurring donations model in Salesforce. The new and reimagined recurring donations model in Salesforce brings in the following improvements More intuitive field labels and scheduling capabilities that gives clarity between different types of recurring donations A simplified way in which the existing recurring donations date, schedule and […].

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12 School & Higher Ed Fundraising Platforms That Match Gifts

Double the Donation

You know better than anyone that planning a university fundraising campaign can feel a bit overwhelming. With many moving parts and ever-changing components, it’s important to find the right higher ed fundraising platforms that can support your school every step of the way. Luckily, if you’re a higher ed fundraiser, then we’ve got your back!

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System Update: Mid-September 2021

Qgiv

Features and Enhancements. Recurring donors getting too many emails? You now have the option to turn off email notifications for a recurring donation series. Remember, best practice is still to make sure your donors get a year-end donation summary for their tax records. Want to read more about writing emailed donation receipts? Check out our blog! Big update for donation amounts!

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Nonprofits Are Leveraging the Cloud, but Does It Have to Be So Complex?

Effectively managing cloud technology is getting more complex. From cybersecurity concerns, vendor lock-in, cost increases, or lack of transparency on costs, it can quickly get out of control. Knowing what you can control and finding a platform that’s built with nonprofits in mind is key.

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Advice for a Record-Breaking Fundraising Year

Saleforce Nonprofit

“Recognize the disruptions we all face, and act — don’t simply observe.”. This advice from Rick Shadyac, President of ALSAC , the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, speaks not only to how Shadyac has led the organization through the pandemic, but also to how ALSAC has evolved over its 60 year history to meet the moment and expand its footprint.

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Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Primer For Nonprofits

CauseVox

What is peer-to-peer fundraising, and how can you leverage it to boost your nonprofit fundraising? After seeing thousands of fundraising campaigns, we see that peer-to-peer fundraising typically raises twice as much as compared to other digital fundraising campaigns. Here’s everything you need to know about peer-to-peer fundraising for your nonprofit: What Is Peer to Peer Fundraising?

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How Automation Can Transform Your Association

Nimble AMS

Automation reduces the burden of manual tasks to save staff time that can be directed toward higher value work. Read on to learn what types of processes you could be automating and how to get started with automation today. ?There might be no single change you could make to your association that would transform it more than increasing business process automation.?