Tue.Mar 05, 2024

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How to Ramp Up the Urgency in Appeals and Boost Response

NonProfit PRO

Donors may push off giving until later, but you want their support now. Here are four ways to add urgency to your appeal and boost response.

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The AI Fix-It Fantasy: What Won’t Change in Your Nonprofit

John Kenyon

Hey there, fellow do-gooders! We all love the idea of technology swooping in to save the day, right? But let’s get real: not everything can be fixed with a fancy algorithm or a shiny new app. So, grab your popcorn and let’s chat about what AI won’t fix in your nonprofit. – Fundraising Fumbles: Imagine this: a robot knocking on doors, asking for donations.

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Giving Gap Publishes First Report on the State of Black Nonprofits in the U.S.

NonProfit PRO

Giving Gap has published the "State of Black Nonprofits Report: Shining a Light on What Donors and Funders Need to Know.

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How to find your first prospective donors: Tips for new nonprofits 

Candid

Fundraising can be an ongoing challenge for any nonprofit organization, but for newly established ones, it can be a daunting hurdle. An organization that’s just starting out has to compete for funding with nearly two million other U.S. nonprofits while also setting up and launching programs. One major obstacle is that foundations are reluctant to award grants to emerging organizations.

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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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Moore Launches TRUSTbuilder, a Data-Driven Approach to Build Brands Donors Trust

NonProfit PRO

Moore announces the launch of TRUSTbuilder, an end-to-end brand stewardship and marketing service for purpose-driven organizations.

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Your 2024 New Year's Resolution Check-In

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Yikes. It's already March. Hopefully, you've mastered or are achieving good progress with your New Year's resolution(s) for 2024. If you need another resolution to tackle this year or haven't yet selected one, now is a good time to review this list below.

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Preparing Your Nonprofit to Move Beyond the Founder

Blue Avocado

Stepping away is part of the nonprofit circle of life. Over the years, I have worked with many founder-led (or until-recently-founder-led) organizations. There is something exciting about being part of that first wave, when a bold new idea emerges, takes shape, and hopefully improves society around it. But for those toiling away in young nonprofits, it is often grueling and sometimes even cruel.

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Making Women’s History More Visible

Forum One

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the work that the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum does each and every day to bring women’s stories alive and into focus. We invite you to explore one of the initiatives we’ve been honored to be part of creating to expand access to women’s stories in our nation’s history. The Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum’s headline program for Women’s History Month is “Becoming Visible,” an interactive digital exhibition launching on Internationa

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Reminder: SCOUT QUEST WEBINAR

M+R

Read time: 3 minutes This spring, we’re cooking up some exciting new updates for Scout Quest — M+R’s data co-op — and I hope you’ll join me at an upcoming webinar on Thursday, March 7 from 4–5pm ET to learn about those updates. But let’s back up for a sec — what is Scout Quest? It’s a different kind of data co-op! Participating organizations share their supporter email, action, donation, deliverability, engagement, and fundraising behavior.

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Legacy reimagined: moving donors from ego-driven to justice-centered philanthropy

Nonprofit AF

Hi everyone, I’m still working on fixing the email notification system, since it has been sending out notices of new.

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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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How to Mobilize a Movement: 6 Tech Strategies for Supporter Advocacy

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes How to Mobilize a Movement: 6 Tech Strategies for Supporter Advocacy We know your journey is sprinkled with dreams of making a huge difference, as well as the occasional sleepless night, wondering how you can mobilize a movement with the resources you have. Imagine if you could tap into the collective power of your supporters more efficiently, turning that power into advocacy that roars.

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Types of Nonprofits: A Comprehensive Guide

Qgiv

Understanding the different types of nonprofits and their IRS classifications is crucial if you’re looking to make a positive impact in your community by starting a nonprofit. The diverse amounts of nonprofits play a vital role in addressing societal needs and helping their communities. Once you know more about how your new nonprofit is classified, you can start the initial steps of setting up your organization to start changing the world.

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Double the Donation Updates Salesforce Integration to Continue Serving Nonprofits

Double the Donation

Double the Donation remains committed to helping nonprofits reach their matching gift and fundraising goals. For years, our Salesforce integration has made it simple for fundraisers to identify and pursue matching gift opportunities.

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Ep. 27 | Building strong digital communities, an interview with Sarah Suarez

DonorDock

Join Matt on Beyond the Donation as he discusses nonprofit best practices with Sarah Suarez. They deep dive into enhancing a nonprofit's social media and digital presence.

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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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The Comprehensive Guide to Nonprofit Board Self-Assessments

Double the Donation

Board members play an important role in nonprofits. They have many responsibilities, ranging from governing their organizations to establishing new revenue streams to engaging the community.

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Data Privacy for Nonprofits and Fundraising Events

Greater Giving

Building Trust with Transparency: Data Privacy In today’s digital age, data privacy for nonprofits is paramount. Donors place their trust in non-profits to safeguard their personal information, especially during fundraising events. As stewards of this trust, understanding and upholding data privacy is crucial for maintaining positive relationships and ensuring long-term sustainability.

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5 AI Fundraising Ethical Considerations for Nonprofits

Care2

Despite its controversy, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly popular in a variety of industries for streamlining internal processes, enhancing decision-making, and saving staff time. Introducing AI into your charitable or nonprofit organization's fundraising process can allow for greater efficiency and ultimately maximize your results.

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Make Giving Easier For Your Donors In 2024

Bloomerang

Recurring payments, donor portals , contactless payments, donor-covered fees. What do all of these fundraising tools have in common? The donor experience is central. As a fundraising organization, you work day in and day out to inspire your donors to open their hearts and wallets for your cause. You spend time prospecting, building the relationship with intentional cultivation, and preparing for the actual ask.

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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.