Fri.Aug 25, 2023

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What You Can Learn From the Spice Girls About Nonprofit Leadership Strategy

NonProfit PRO

Since leading a nonprofit involves so many moving targets, it can be easy to forget to build the people around you. Remembering the lyrics from a Spice Girls song might help you with this essential-but-often-overlooked part of leadership.

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ASAE Annual 2023: Trending topics and insights for your association

Nimble AMS

We had the best time seeing you at ASAE Annual 2023 in Atlanta! Our Nimble AMS team loved connecting with so many association professionals and gaining valuable industry insights from the ASAE 2023 sessions. The theme of the 2023 ASAE Annual Meeting and Exposition was “Shape Your Purpose.” Sessions featuring top industry leaders encouraged association professionals to define both their personal and organizational purposes.

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Perfect Your Nonprofit Calls to Action in 3 Steps

Neon CRM

Nonprofit calls to action are what drive people to take the next step. They may appear on your website, in emails, at the end of social media posts, and even on direct mail materials! In this article, we’ll focus specifically on the calls to action you need for your nonprofit website. That’s because your website not only needs to inform visitors but more importantly, your organization’s website needs to inspire them.

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Should you hire volunteers?

Charity Village

This article was previously published by Karen Knight Consulting and is reprinted with permission. Some organizations hesitate to hire volunteers for staff positions. Or it doesn’t even occur to them! Here’s why I think you should at least have a second look at this pool of potential staff. I had someone ask me a question recently: […] The post Should you hire volunteers?

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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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Donorbox + Planning Center: An Integration to Connect with Your Congregation

Donorbox

Church staff members work hard to support their ministries and they’re often stretched thin. On average, churches have only one full-time staff member per 75 worship attendees. Between planning services and other church gatherings, managing the books, sending out church newsletters, and raising the necessary funds to continue growing, your small staff does a lot!

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The treasurer’s role in a nonprofit and how to find the right person for the job

Charity Village

Every nonprofit, regardless of size or focus, needs a capable person who can oversee the organization’s financial management and operations. The treasurer is a member of the organization’s board of directors or a part of the finance committee, and their primary responsibility is to oversee and manage the financial affairs of the nonprofit. Because the […] The post The treasurer’s role in a nonprofit and how to find the right person for the job appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Online volunteering and micro-grants opportunities for young Canadians

Charity Village

GLOCAL Foundation of Canada announced the launch of online volunteering and micro-grant opportunities for young Canadians funded in part by Employment and Social Development Canada. The Foundation announced the launch of the following two youth programs: 1. National Youth Service Network Program (NYSN): The new and innovative ONLINE VOLUNTEERING program enables Canadian youth to engage […] The post Online volunteering and micro-grants opportunities for young Canadians appeared first on Cha

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6 Security Measures to Protect Your Library

Tech Soup

Public libraries handle a surprising amount of personal information every day. You might already take steps to secure your library card database, but public-access computers and other systems can also pose a risk. If you aren't already, you need to pay close attention to securing these other systems, too.

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Monitoring Remote Work in Canada: Support or Surveillance Report

Charity Village

Future Skills Centre released the Monitoring Remote Work in Canada: Support or Surveillance Report, which delves into the impact of increased electronic monitoring of remote workers. The study examined the experiences and attitudes of employees and supervisors in regard to remote work. The research aimed to gather information relating to how remote working has affected […] The post Monitoring Remote Work in Canada: Support or Surveillance Report appeared first on CharityVillage.

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A New Nonprofit Donor Paradigm: Thoughtful And Passionate Gifts

Bloomerang

How powerful a magnet is your nonprofit cause and the way you engage potential constituents? For years we’ve talked about donors from the perspective of moving them up a “pyramid” or “ladder.” In Part 1 of this two-part series, we discussed the fact it doesn’t really work that way. Especially not in our digitally revolutionized marketplace where you must actively pull supporters towards your magnetic center rather than pushing out energy likely to dissipate before it does your cause any good.

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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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Free AI Course: What is Artificial Intelligence, how does it work, and what are the risks

Charity Village

The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research released the Incautiously Optimistic report, reviewing data on Canadians’ attitudes and perspectives surrounding artificial intelligence, sourced from social media and search audits. The study determined that Canadians are leveraging new AI tools without fully considering the scope of risks and opportunities.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Using Canva for Nonprofits

Donorbox

Have you wondered how other nonprofit organizations create captivating posters, invitations, social posts, brochures, and more on a limited budget? Here’s the secret – with Canva for Nonprofits, you can, too! While hiring a graphic designer may not be an option for you, Canva is an online design tool anyone can use. Businesses, individuals, and […] The post Your Ultimate Guide to Using Canva for Nonprofits appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Applications are now open for the Community Impact Grant

Charity Village

Ecclesiastical Insurance announced that applications are now open for the Community Impact Grant. The national grant program is open to registered charities in Canada. Organizations that help people in need and have a mission that aligns with Ecclesiastical’s values are invited to apply. Assessment Process The applying organization must be a Canadian registered charity as […] The post Applications are now open for the Community Impact Grant appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Using Canva for Nonprofits

Donorbox

Have you wondered how other nonprofit organizations create captivating posters, invitations, social posts, brochures, and more on a limited budget? Here’s the secret – with Canva for Nonprofits, you can, too! While hiring a graphic designer may not be an option for you, Canva is an online design tool anyone can use. Businesses, individuals, and […] The post Your Ultimate Guide to Using Canva for Nonprofits appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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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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Participate in the consultation on safe long-term care

Charity Village

The Government of Canada is conducting a consultation on safe long-term care to inform the development of a Safe Long-Term Care Act. Who is the focus of this consultation Seniors. Persons with disabilities. Caregivers (family/friends). Health, social and community care and service providers or volunteers. Groups working with or representing older adults, persons with disabilities, […] The post Participate in the consultation on safe long-term care appeared first on CharityVillage.

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10 Types of Planned Gifts Your Team Should Understand

Achieve

Did you know that roughly $84 trillion in assets is expected to be donated, spent, and inherited in the coming decades as the large Baby Boomer generation ages? The high ROI of planned gifts and their accessibility to wider groups of donors has always made them a smart investment of your time and development resources. But this “Great Wealth Transfer” is what makes planned giving an even more significant opportunity for nonprofits right now.

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The impacts of climate change on the workplace

Charity Village

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety released the Climate Change: Workplace Impacts Handbook, which provides an overview of the potential impacts of climate change on the workplace, employers, workers, and output. The handbook was developed to help workplaces take action to identify, assess, control, and monitor climate-related hazards.

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GivingTuesday Best Practices to Plan Your Campaign

Neon CRM

GivingTuesday, held on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, is a global giving movement encouraging people to donate to the causes they care about. It also helps nonprofits kick off their biggest giving month, December, where they typically raise a quarter of their total annual funds. If your nonprofit has yet to run a full-fledged GivingTuesday campaign, this year is a great time to start!

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Nonprofit Technology Kick Start: Free World Class Board Meeting Software

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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Government of Ontario launched new Indian Residential School Community Engagement Fund

Charity Village

The Government of Ontario launched the new Indian Residential School Community Engagement Fund, dedicating $7.1 million to support Indigenous communities. The funding will enable communities and organizations to support Survivors and their families impacted by ongoing burial investigations at former Residential Schools. Eligible activities to receive funding include: Community engagement Mental health and addictions support […] The post Government of Ontario launched new Indian Residential

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What’s the ROI for Google Ads for Nonprofits?

Get Fully Funded

One of the best nonprofit tools out there is the Google Ad Grant. This monthly grant of $10,000 in ad spending allows mission-based organizations to increase their online visibility and share their cause. When leveraging any fundraising or marketing tool , you want to make sure that resource has a high return on investment (ROI). That conveys it’s making an impact and is worth the invested time, energy, and money you’ve put into it.

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11 Unique Fundraising Ideas for Arts Organizations

Neon CRM

It’s been a rough couple years for arts-based nonprofits. As pandemic aid has run out without patrons returning in pre-2020 numbers, many arts nonprofit across the country have had to shrink programming, cut staff, or close altogether. With income from performances and classes down, and many granting organizations focused on other sectors, fundraising for arts organizations has never been more important.

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Not Just Buildings: Today’s Dynamic Capital Campaign Models

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What does the term “capital campaign” evoke for you? Has your organization conducted one before? Have you witnessed or even been a part of other organizations’ campaigns in your community? Everyone has some ideas about what a capital campaign is—how it’s structured, what it accomplishes, how long it should take, who it should involve, and more. Organizations, seasoned fundraisers, and campaign consultants naturally bring these preconceived notions to the table, shaping the campaigns they join in

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Donor Engagement Guide: 8 Key Steps to Better Retain and Engage Donors

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!