NonProfit PRO

MAY 15, 2024

Generally, there is a dismal picture of Generation Z in the workplace. Nonprofits should consider these tips to engage young employees.

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VisionLink

MAY 14, 2024

We are excited to see you at this year's Grand Gathering in Grand Rapids, MI, May 20 - 23, 2024! Stop by our booth #200 in the Exhibit Hall and talk with Deb Tanner, Visionlink Senior Customer Advocate & Domain Expert, and Lisa Hrivnak, Director of Administration & All Things Visionlink! We want to hear more about your challenges and opportunities and share ways we can support your vision.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 9, 2024

California recently amended a law regulating digital fundraising platforms. Here are some of the changes nonprofits should look out for.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 8, 2024

Have you registered for one of the most exciting events in the association industry? You won’t want to miss Xperience 2024 in Las Vegas on September 23-26! Join Community Brands experts and industry peers to explore exciting product features and the latest technological innovations designed for associations and event professionals. During our three-day event, you’ll hear powerful stories and gain interactive product training to enhance your organization’s efficiency and amplify your mission.

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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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The NonProfit Times

MAY 13, 2024

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), which in recent years has been rocked by declining participation, a coronavirus pandemic that limited in-person gatherings, sexual abuse litigation and Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring for the national organization, is being rebranded. As of February 8, 2025, the Irving, Texas-based national organization will be known as Scouting America.

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sgEngage

MAY 14, 2024

You worked your way up through the normal accounting roles. You cut your teeth on accounts payable and have managed more than your fair share of audits. You can run a profit and loss statement in your sleep. But you are tired of the for-profit world. You want to use your accounting skills for an organization that makes a difference. So, you apply for and land a role leading the finance team at a nonprofit.

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The Sponsorship Collective

MAY 15, 2024

Because it rarely happens that we receive a sponsorship investment without submitting a sponsorship proposal it is too easy to assume that the sponsorship proposal causes the sponsorship dollars. This belief pervades all aspects of sponsorship sales but actually the sponsorship proposal is not where we should be putting our efforts.

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DonorDock

MAY 9, 2024

Discover 9 tech grants for your nonprofit in 2024! From funding for donor management and design tools to website overhauls and hardware purchases, these grants can help propel your organization forward!

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Candid

MAY 9, 2024

While the debate around the politics of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and social impact investing goes on, the fact remains that there is a yawning racial wealth gap in the United States. Estimates vary, but the median household net worth of white families is about seven times that of Black families and five times that of Latinx families. This concentration of wealth in smaller and smaller corners of the U.S. economy creates immediate and long-term economic and social challenges that

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Nonprofit AF

MAY 14, 2024

A while ago, at the request of some colleagues, I talked about “Nonprofit Math” and created a little video that.

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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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The Sponsorship Collective

MAY 15, 2024

Telling people “no” is an uncomfortable experience and people try to avoid it at all costs and so our prospects have come up with an ingenious way to say no without having to say no, and it sounds like this: “Just send me a proposal” Which is code for “no thanks.

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Big Duck

MAY 8, 2024

Learn how to make a communications plan that is clear enough to get results and flexible enough to pivot when the unexpected happens.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2024

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a development director who wants advice on how to enact board term limits: Dear Charity Clairity, We don’t have term limits for our board and, as the development director, I think this is becoming a problem.

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Charity Village

MAY 9, 2024

The National Institute of Disability Management and Research (NIDMAR) announced the new Reducing Poverty through Early Intervention and Occupational Rehabilitation Initiative. The Initiative aims to support individuals who have acquired a physical or mental health impairment and their employer in the return-to-work journey. Participants will be connected to a Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) for […] The post National Institute of Disability Management and Research announ

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Advertiser: Digital Ocean

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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NonProfit PRO

MAY 8, 2024

Nothing should be more personal and passionate than thanking donors. Here are 10 lessons that are essential to retaining and upgrading donors.

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Hands on Fundraising

MAY 14, 2024

Do any of these nonprofit fundraising challenges sound familiar? Does any of this sound familiar? I get it. That’s been me, for years, working with small to medium-sized nonprofits, and struggling to build a stronger donor base. Let’s look at some of the root problems that put you in this spot. Fundraising challenge: Starving for […] The post What keeps you up at night?

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The Sponsorship Collective

MAY 15, 2024

Surveys are a very important part of your sponsorship program. Every organization should be surveying their attendees and their database if they want to grow (or maintain) their sponsorship program.

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Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2024

In the digital era, adopting an all-in-one giving platform that integrates CRM, volunteer management, and fundraising tools isn’t just a tech upgrade; it’s a strategic necessity for nonprofits that want to thrive. Carmen Wampler-Collins, Pride Center Coordinator at the Lexington Kentucky Pride Center , underscores its impact: “This next generation of our nonprofit CRM is key to making us successful.

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Advertiser: Syncrony

Looking for cost reductions for your nonprofit? Why not consider modernizing with a digital board management system that's designed to work with remote meetings, with immediate cost reductions if you still distribute paper packets to members? Get going in less than an hour on a fully hosted cloud solution built on the latest technology that runs on any device - from desktops to tablets and smartphones - without any installation.

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Charity Village

MAY 9, 2024

Interested in learning more about this topic? Join us as we partner with PayPal Giving Fund Canada and GoFundMe to host a free webinar on May 23, Optimizing your Digital Fundraising for the Future. Register today. How are young people in Canada giving back to charity? In our April 2024 CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, we took […] The post Understanding the generosity of Gen Z and Millennials: An Interview with Wen-Chih O’Connell from PayPal Giving Fund Canada appeared first on Char

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 8, 2024

The Blackbaud Institute released a report showing trends in Gen Z's generosity, what motivates them to give, and more.

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sgEngage

MAY 15, 2024

In early 2022, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy began an organization-wide grants change management review. The goal was to become better grantmakers by completing a review of our practices, processes and forms. We incorporated learnings and feedback from grantee partners. We also ensured that we reflected industry best practices for funders and our own organizational values were embedded deeper into our grantmaking practices and partnerships.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 14, 2024

The summer months signal a swell of activity for nonprofits. Camps are in session, group trips are embarking, and gatherings and festivals are in full swing. But summer also signals the start of storm season for much of the country. When severe weather strikes, a nonprofit leader’s first instinct is to help others impacted by disaster, according to Eric Spacek, assistant vice president – risk control at Church Mutual Insurance Company.

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Advertiser: DonorDock

Are your donors your biggest fans, or are you lacking donor loyalty? The truth is, your donors have expectations of what their relationship with your organization should look like. This ebook will help you learn how to live up to those expectations!

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Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2024

What comes to mind when you hear “ lapsed donors ”? Do you feel embarrassed because it’s been a while since you last communicated with them? Maybe you’ve tried numerous ‘ win back’ campaigns that failed to convert them, and you’re wondering whether you should just delete them from your database. Don’t do it! A massive generational shift in giving is happening right now with donors aged 60 and older.

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Charity Village

MAY 10, 2024

The Canada Revenue Agency announced a call for grant applications for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) and the Income Tax Assistance – Volunteer Program (ITAVP). The grant will provide financial support based on eligible expenses and the number of tax returns filed. Eligible organizations are invited to apply, based on the following organizational […] The post Organizations hosting free tax clinics invited to apply for CVITP grant appeared first on CharityVillage.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 13, 2024

Here are four principles to guide you as you do the work of prospecting and building relationships to find and engage donors.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Today brings a new book I wish was published back when I was early in my career. It’s called, Bosses, Coworkers, and Building Great Work Relationships. It’s one of four books in the new Harvard Business Review ( HBR ) Work Smart Series. The book includes adapted content from 20 articles that previously appeared on HBR.org. “We probably spend more hours with our coworkers than with anyone else.

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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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Big Duck

MAY 15, 2024

Explore trust-based philanthropy and participatory grantmaking and get insights into different ways nonprofits can work with foundations and funders.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Few things are more critical to your nonprofit’s success than your board of directors. A strong and effective board can help provide strategic direction, keep your finances in check, and uphold a high standard of governance. Your best board members are like a treasure trove of expertise—guiding decision-making, fueling innovation, and opening doors to resources and networks that would otherwise remain out of reach.

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Charity Village

MAY 9, 2024

References are an important part of the hiring process. They help your prospective employer better understand you, the skills you offer, and what working alongside you will be like. Being asked to provide a reference is a great sign that an organization likes you! However, it is not a guarantee that you have the job. […] The post How to ask for an employment reference appeared first on CharityVillage.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 14, 2024

When it comes to operations, a nonprofit needs to think more like a for-profit — for the good of the organization and the cause it supports.

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