NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With direct mail, we can create individually personalized pieces that interest each recipient. Here are the top five personalization options.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. We’ve come a long way in the fight for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. Our dignity as two-spirit, queer and trans people is recognized more often in our homes and workplaces than it used to be. However, many of us who have been doing this work for a […] The post Workplaces need to take action on 2SLGBTQIA+ hate.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the face of challenges in employee recruitment and retention in the nonprofit sector, here are ways you can attain career success.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 14, 2023

$25,000 in funding available for selected recipients In 2023 Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health used their funding from the Energizing Life Community Fund to create S.H.E.D Talks, a program designed to support farmers in Huron and Perth County by addressing the unique needs and challenges they face. Are you working on a project […] The post Community-focused organizations driving positive change are invited to apply for Hydro One’s Energizing Life Community Fund appeared fi

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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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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Software supports everything from fundraising to programs. Here are some technology tips for your nonprofit as we move into 2024.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Sector3Insights released a new survey report which explores why Canadian generosity is declining, why it threatens the future of 75,000+ charities in Canada, and offers insights about remedial actions which could likely be helpful. Statistics Canada data shows a steady decline in the percentage of Canadians claiming a charity tax credit on their annual tax […] The post Canadians are possibly becoming less generous, new report finds appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Candid

DECEMBER 14, 2023

There’s a sentence that every communications professional at a nonprofit has heard (and if you’re like me, dreads): “We need a toolkit for that launch.” This typically means creating an exhaustive, robust library of materials, pre-launch, to get the word out on social media, email, and your website to drum up interest and support for your organization’s upcoming, exciting initiative.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

UNCF’s Philanthropy Institute will begin offering courses for fundraising professionals at Black and other underserved organizations in 2024.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Receiving requests for funding can be both a crucial and frustrating part of being a grantmaking organization. You want applications from organizations that align to your mission, but the frequency of the requests can easily bog down your processes if you aren’t careful. To avoid overwhelming your team, standardize how you receive and process grant applications at your organization.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 14, 2023

CIBC announced a call for submissions for the second annual C² Art Program. The program is designed to support emerging artists and provide them with a paid opportunity to create and curate their art. Program Overview: Applications are open to Canadian artists with two to 10 years of experience. Selected artists will each be awarded […] The post Call for submissions for the second annual C² Art Program appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

One of the most important lessons a nonprofit practitioner can learn in their career is that budgets are moral documents. What does that mean? It means that where your organization puts its time, energy, and resources is a direct expression of the things it values. This is especially true when it comes to budget projections that will help inform the strategy of your organization in the coming year.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Do you need start-up funding for an innovative new initiative? Does your initiative support “Healthy Body/Healthy Minds?” Funding may be available to help you plant the seed to allow your initiative to flourish through the Junior League of Toronto Seed Grant. The Junior League of Toronto (JLT) supports registered charities in delivering their programs in the Greater Toronto Area […] The post Call for applications: Junior League of Toronto Seed Grant appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Double the Donation

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Volunteering isn’t just about goodwill—it’s about leveraging our collective expertise to help others. Skills-based volunteering taps into the vast reservoir of knowledge within our communities, creating unique and rewarding opportunities for individuals to give back. This form of volunteerism benefits not only nonprofits but also the volunteers and the companies they work for.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Canadian Positive Psychology Association announced the winners of the prestigious Canadian Workplace Well-being Awards, sponsored by Canada Life Assurance Company and Workplace Strategies for Mental Health. The awards celebrate organizations demonstrating dedication and innovation in enhancing the well-being of their employees. 2023 Canadian Workplace Well-being Award Winners Nonprofit/charity: Canuck Place Children’s Hospice (Vancouver, BC) […] The post Winners of the Canadian Workpla

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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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Care2

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Care2, Engaging Networks, and The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) are honoring the legacy of Joe Baker, our respected colleague and friend, through the creation of the Joe Baker Fund.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Canada’s Top 100 has released their picks for the top employers in Hamilton-Niagara. CharityVillage congratulates Bethesda Community Services, Brock University, Conservation Halton, McMaster University, Mohawk College, Tim Horton Children’s Foundation Inc., Niagara College Canada, and the other not-for-profits included on this year’s list. Applications for the 2025 competition will be available in early 2024.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Quick. When you hear the words “ Habitat for Humanity ,” what comes to mind? Is it the image of an ecstatic single mom being handed the keys to her new home as she holds her children close? Or the two most famous Habitat Heroes: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter , who even into their 90s still volunteered at Habitat? Habitat for Humanity stands alone in having the world’s oldest living president and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Jimmy Carter as a longtime volunteer of over 30 years.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The “time off tax” workers in Canada incur, an indicator ADP Canada reports annually measuring the additional hours worked before and after a week of vacation, reaches its lowest level recorded since 2017. Three in ten (30%) workers report not working any extra hours before or after taking a one-week vacation. Those who did pay […] The post 2023 sees Canadian workers taking less vacation and paying less “time off tax” appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With the all-important year-end giving season here, nonprofit professionals like you are busy developing the right messaging that will drive donations. Let’s complete an exercise to help you get your creativity flowing. Compare the following nonprofit year-end fundraising appeals: Our year-end fundraising campaign is right around the corner. We need your help to save more stray dogs in the community.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 14, 2023

According to a national survey conducted by FlightHub, Canadians are prioritizing the ability to work abroad when choosing an employer. Millennials and Gen Z workers are increasingly interested in workcations, where they are able to combine work and travel. Nearly half of Canadians aged 25-40 are considering this arrangement, and some are even planning extended […] The post Working abroad is becoming a priority for Canadians when choosing an employer appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Email fundraising offers a powerful and cost-effective way for nonprofits to reach their audiences and encourage donations. Through email marketing, nonprofits are able to quickly connect with potential donors and build relationships that last. But in order to inspire action from your donors, your fundraising emails need to follow some simple best practices each and every time.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 14, 2023

On November 29, at the CharityVillage Conference & Awards, we announced this year’s winners in a variety of categories, including fundraising, workplace mental health, and diversity, equity & inclusion, as well as, outstanding individual impact. As 2023 comes to a close, let’s come together to celebrate the commitment, passion and drive that will keep Canada’s […] The post CharityVillage Connects: Celebrating the 2023 CharityVillage Award Winners appeared first on CharityVill

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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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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

When you’re part of a small or medium-sized nonprofit, time is always at a premium. And if you’re a staff member in charge of producing content for your nonprofit, you know how time-consuming content creation can be. That’s why you have to plan ahead: A robust content plan will save you time—and brain space—and help you produce great nonprofit content while also tackling the rest of your mile-long to-do list.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A lot of fundraisers will tell you, “Fundraising is different for my organization.” Most of them are wrong. Unless you work for a YMCA , in which case you’re 100% right! 5 ways fundraising is different for YMCAs 1. YMCAs typically launch one annual appeal a year Many nonprofits send fundraising appeals every month, every other month, or at least once a quarter in addition to days of giving, GivingTuesday, and year end.

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