VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

VisionLink Is Proud To Support 2-1-1s Do you know 2-1-1? Did you know that in 1997 the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta was the first to introduce a 2-1-1 service? 1 Later, in 2000, the Federal Communications Commission approved 2-1-1 nationwide as a short number in the United States. The success 2-1-1 garnered in the United States opened services in Toronto, Canada in 2002. 3 Today, VisionLink would like to share our gratitude towards all 2-1-1’s across North America and the qualified call sp

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Fortunately, most of my career I’ve worked in effective corporate cultures. If I put together the best of each, here is what made those environments effective: • Leaders led by example on a consistent basis and were willing to roll up their sleeves, particularly during tight deadlines or challenging times. • Employees clearly understood how what they did made a difference and how their contributions made the organization either more profitable or more effective. • The workforce included a blend

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Last spring, Google made our entire search histories available for download and viewing. If you're a regular Google search user, there is an incredibly detailed daily diary of your life and interests just waiting for you to look at it. What were you doing at 1:35 p.m. on October 15, 2012? If you dare, you can find out. The Fun and (Slightly) Creepy Truth.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Your marketing plan could be in pieces and you might not even know it. Think about it—an unsolicited appeal here, a soft-ask there. A direct mail piece sent, an email marketing campaign received on the same day with a different message. You’re probably thinking, “ No, not OUR organization. WE wouldn’t do that.”. No, probably not intentionally; but these are the types of things that could easily happen without an integrated marketing plan in place.

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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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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Let’s face it: first dates can be awkward. Even if you’ve met the person in the past or know some vague details— “You’ll love her, I promise!”— everything is somehow brand new during that first official date. The first time a potential donor engages with your community foundation may bear some resemblance to a first date. Maybe they heard about you from a friend or colleague.

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