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Make The Most of P2P Fundraising In 2024

NonProfit PRO

Supercharge your peer-to-peer fundraising this year by joining hundreds of nonprofit professionals at P2PForum24 in Philadelphia from February 21-23. Whether you’re a senior leader or staff member, this is the place to learn from experts and your colleagues at other organizations. Join us for a gathering that will help you improve your program’s performance in this critical year.

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Empathy: the key to better fundraising

Hands on Fundraising

Empathy – the feeling that you understand and share another person’s experiences and emotions: the ability to share someone else’s feelings While sympathy is compassion for someone else’s situation, empathy is feeling their pain. Sympathy keeps its distance. Empathy is a powerful connection to someone else. We’ve evolved to feel empathy because it’s useful in understanding […] The post Empathy: the key to better fundraising appeared first on Hands-On Fundraisi

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Why Nonprofit Text Messaging Has Evolved Beyond Text-to-Give in 2024

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofit text messaging now operates similar to an email program. Here are four reasons this channel has evolved beyond text-to-give.

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10 Tips And Tricks For Fundraisers Kicking Off The New Year In A New Role

Bloomerang

Happy New Year! As we embark on a fresh chapter, I’m excited to share some valuable insights for those of you who have recently stepped into new roles within the nonprofit fundraising sector. The initial 30 days can be a rollercoaster of emotions, but with the right priorities, you can set the stage for a successful and fulfilling journey at your new organization. 1.

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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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The Journey to Nonprofit Leadership as a Woman

NonProfit PRO

Here's a look at my journey to becoming a leader in the nonprofit world as a woman, and what the sector should take away from my experiences.

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The Future of Sponsorship Prospecting: Leveraging Digital Tools and Data for Optimal Results 

The Sponsorship Collective

Everything is digital these days, from communication to clothing. It was only a matter of time before the digital onslaught trickled down to sponsorship, and those days are upon us. Technology has a way of making everything easier.

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How to Get Event Sponsorship: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know

The Sponsorship Collective

Before you dive in, if you are interested in event sponsorship, check out these titles in our “sponsorship for events” series: How to Find Corporate Sponsorship for an Event How to Ask for Sponsorship for an Event The Six Step Event Sponsorship Checklist 5 Things to Include in Your Event Sponsorship Proposal How to Measure […]

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How to Start an HOA in 13 Steps: Top Strategies, Key Documents & FAQ

Wild Apricot

A homeowners association raises property value, beautifies the community and keeps the peace. Here's how to start an HOA in your neighborhood!

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10 Simple Fundraising Tips Guaranteed to Improve Effectiveness

sgEngage

The stakes are always high when you’re launching a fundraising campaign. Professional fundraisers need to cover all the details to meet their targets. Individuals raising money for a cause they care about deeply want to surpass their donation goals and build enthusiasm for the mission. Nonprofit leaders managing both types of fundraisers need to equip and motivate everybody throughout the campaign.

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How Cloud Management Services Can Empower Your Nonprofit

Tech Soup

Nonprofits must often try to do more with less. It can be a struggle to adopt new tech solutions or upgrade outdated systems as many organizations work with tight budgets and have to prioritize between technology innovation and mission-critical work.

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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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Ep. 24 | Nonhuman Nonprofits, Fundraising, and Donor Management, an interview with Kat Lacefield

DonorDock

Join Matt on Beyond the Donation as he discusses nonprofit best practices with Kat Lacefield. They talk, fundraising, donor management, and nonhuman nonprofits.

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Ask Rita in HR: Should Murphy’s Law Be a Consideration in Making HR Decisions?

Blue Avocado

When is the right time to discipline or terminate an employee? Dear Rita, Our HR committee recently discussed how to deal with an employee who has demonstrated both performance problems and issues getting along with their colleagues. They have also been insubordinate when these issues were brought to their attention and were defiant in being told that things need to improve.

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Nonprofit Accounting Basics: 5 Fundamentals to Know

Get Fully Funded

Now that your new nonprofit is up and running, developing a solid foundation for financial management should be a top priority. The ins and outs of nonprofit accounting may seem overwhelming at first, but effectively recording and reporting your organization’s finances is essential to fund your mission. To help you get started, this guide will cover the basics of nonprofit accounting, including: The Difference Between For-Profit and Nonprofit Accounting Budgeting Fiscal Policies and Procedures F

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How Fundraiser Tickets Drive Nonprofits Forward | FrontStream

frontstream

Fundraiser events enable nonprofits to raise vital funds, engage supporters, and expand their impact. Fundraiser tickets catalyze these events — cultivating long-term donor relationships through exclusive access, personalized experiences, and continued donor engagement opportunities.

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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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Event Management Software for Nonprofits: Top Tools for 2024

Qgiv

When you start planning your fundraising events, you want to make registration and management as easy as possible for both you and your donors. With the right event management software for nonprofits, you can run your fundraising events more efficiently, helping you raise more money for your cause. With simple registration pages, your supporters can easily buy tickets to your next event.

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Our Recommended Partners

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes Our Recommended Partners We’re often asked what services and tools we recommend, so we’re publishing a roundup of some of our favorite resources for nonprofits. Whether you’re looking for recommendations for resources to help build your strategy or just need the right tech tool, we’ve compiled a quick list of trusted partners in the space.

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Prioritizing the real people behind demographic data 

Candid

Full disclosure: I’m biased in favor of nonprofits on the subject of grant applications and reporting. As a career fundraiser, I’ve worked in various roles at Candid, starting as a development associate in 2013 and working my way up to vice president of influence (the division in which our development department is housed). Today, I’m still responsible for overseeing work to raise nearly $9 million in contributed revenue to fund Candid’s operations.