Thu.Sep 07, 2023

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The True Cost of Fundraising Events

NonProfit PRO

Events can serve a valuable role in your organization for marketing and PR purposes. They can also be a great donor-acquisition tool and a powerful cultivation touch point for a major donor. But the role of events is significantly out of alignment in many organizations.

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Tips for nonprofits from Candid’s year of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts 

Candid

Today, we are celebrating our first anniversary of short-form video on TikTok , Instagram Reels , and YouTube Shorts. What began as a three-month experiment has now blossomed into a consistent social media video production program. While we are definitely not experts (every day we discover something new), we wanted to share what we have learned over the past year doing social media video.

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Sit in the Driver’s Seat with PHLYTrac Vehicle Telematics Program

NonProfit PRO

PHLYTRAC gives dynamic insights into driver behavior, vehicle stats, and more to help organizations lower the risk of driver-related accidents. Using GPS technology, organizations are in the driver's seat with access to live maps, driver scorecards, a fleet management dashboard with vehicle health, and much more! The devices install in minutes, protecting vehicles and drivers, empowering them with valuable driver behavior and vehicle statistics.

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How to set your team up for success when building a strategic plan

Charity Village

Interested in learning more about strategic planning? Register for our free webinar on September 21! For many people and organizations, September feels like an unofficial “new year”. The summer is coming to an end, pumpkin-spice-everything is everywhere and Mariah Carey is waiting in the wings! This is a great time for your organization to do some […] The post How to set your team up for success when building a strategic plan appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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Quest for Quality: Your Guide to Overcoming Data Obstacles for Business Success

NonProfit PRO

The first obstacle in any quest for clean data is knowing what’s in it. Download this ebook to learn how data profiling can help you find, fix & monitor the bad data in your system to boost donor engagement, optimize fundraising efforts, and improve decision-making. Plus, learn how to overcome other common data obstacles to achieve a complete 360-degree customer view.

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How to Start Planning Year-End Fundraising Campaigns

Neon CRM

For many organizations, year-end fundraising campaigns represent a significant portion of their annual revenue. Nearly one-third (31%, to be exact) of annual giving occurs in December: It’s one of the most important months for fundraising! Spending some time planning your year-end fundraising activities will help you connect with donors, inspire them to support your work, and start building donor relationships that will carry over into the next year and beyond.

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Aid for people with disabilities for presenting a candidacy or a grant application

Charity Village

The Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec announced the launch of an aid program for people with disabilities to produce a grant application. The grant can cover, in whole or in part, expenses incurred to obtain services to facilitate the presentation of a grant application or candidacy for a person with a disability. […] The post Aid for people with disabilities for presenting a candidacy or a grant application appeared first on CharityVillage.

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The Biggest Challenge Facing Nonprofits Today!

NonProfit PRO

Register now and join us on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023, at 2:00 pm ET for “The Biggest Challenge Facing Nonprofits Today: Executable Strategies for Increasing Donor Acquisition, Building Lasting Relationships, and Increasing Donor Retention!” In this highly interactive session, featuring Fundraising Experts David Blyer, President & CEO of Arreva, and Chris Fink, COO of Arreva, you'll learn key executable strategies to future-proof your fundraising as we embrace the power of nonprofits'

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Here’s How To Increase Auction Revenue By Planting Donors At Your Nonprofit Gala

Bloomerang

Donor plants jump up at your gala’s auction , raise their hand high, and start, or advance, the bidding. A seasoned fundraiser in Jewish philanthropy taught me about donor plants years ago and, celebrating the best of fundraising’s oral tradition, a hallmark of our field, I am passing it on to you. A “donor plant” refers to a person who attends your gala / special event with the intention of making a significant donation.

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A Look at One Printer’s Approach to Serving the Nonprofit Sector

NonProfit PRO

As a market, printing for nonprofit organizations is surprisingly large, and is served by printing industry companies that either include nonprofits as customers, or who specialize in meeting the needs of that specific space.

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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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Newly released 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary and Benefits Report

Charity Village

CharityVillage is proud to announce the release of the 2023 CharityVillage Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report. Interested in learning about how nonprofit salaries and benefits are changing as we begin to emerge from the pandemic while dealing with rising inflation? The data suggests that, for most job levels, cash compensation has continued to […] The post Newly released 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary and Benefits Report appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Research Reveals Small Businesses Who Use AI Are More Likely to Save Money

NonProfit PRO

Constant Contact released findings from its latest Small Business Now report. The report indicates a strong correlation between the implementation of AI and a business' overall success.

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Applications are now open for the CN Stronger Communities Fund

Charity Village

Canadian National Railway is now accepting applications for the CN Stronger Communities Fund. Each year, CN contributes millions of dollars to the following five community investment focus areas: Health and Safety Environmental Sustainability Diversity and Inclusion Innovation Civic Engagement CN provides funding for event sponsorships, donations toward community projects and initiatives, and annual memberships.

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Who, Where, What, and Why? Data Management in K–12 Schools

sgEngage

Name, address, phone number, email, medical records, financial information. Data is everywhere—in every filing cabinet and software system—making it more critical than ever for schools and nonprofits to manage it properly and use that data to make more informed decisions. How are you collecting, storing, and accessing that data? Do you have the right tools?

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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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Apply for the 2023/24 Community-University Engagement Support Fund

Charity Village

The University of British Columbia invites registered charities, or qualified donees listed by the Canada Revenue Agency in British Columbia to apply for the Community-University Engagement Support Fund. Receive up to $25,000 to support community-university partnerships and projects that benefit communities across the province and advance collaborative research, teaching and learning.

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6 Reasons Your Nonprofit Needs QuickBooks Online

Tech Soup

From online access to automatic backups to simplified financial reporting, nonprofits have a lot of good reasons to turn to QuickBooks Online for their accounting needs. Read on to discover six key ways that nonprofits can benefit from requesting a QuickBooks Online subscription through TechSoup.

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Grants up to $500 to bring your community project to life

Charity Village

The Neighbourhood Small Grants program invites British Columbians to apply for grants of up to $500 to support community projects. Projects that bring communities together, build community strength and resilience or tackle isolation are eligible to apply for the grant. The project may be online or in-person – with all in-person events required to follow […] The post Grants up to $500 to bring your community project to life appeared first on CharityVillage.

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What’s in My Inbox | In a time of AI, keeping your emails human

Pamela Grow

Donor stewardship and communications make up the most important component in growing your nonprofit’s general operating support — AKA individual giving. So it follows that as a nonprofit trainer, I “mystery shop” roughly 100 or so nonprofit organizations every year. I’m looking at: How easy is it to make a gift? How do they respond to a gift from a new donor?

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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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CanadaHelps Invites Professionals Working in Small Charities to Register for its 2023 Master Class

Charity Village

CanadaHelps has announced speakers and sessions for its 2023 Small Charities Master Class, an exclusive online webinar series that takes place during Small Charities Week. The webinars led by industry experts have been designed to provide professionals working in small charities with practical skills and strategies to help their organizations thrive.

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Advanced Fraud Mitigation with Qgiv Donation Forms

Qgiv

With the increasing popularity of online fundraising, one of the biggest concerns for donors and nonprofits alike is security. The fear of fraud is more prevalent than ever with all the advancements in technology, so staying ahead of the curve in safeguarding sensitive data is paramount for your organization to be able to raise the money you need to create positive changes in the world safely.

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Concurrent Fundraising Events: 3 Ideas to Boost Revenue

Get Fully Funded

Your nonprofit has several needs and limited resources. Available funds are low, and you know it will take more than one fundraiser to get your books where they need to be. To tackle this need for extra funds, many nonprofits launch concurrent fundraising events. By multitasking, organizations of any size can motivate donors to give and maximize their fundraising revenue.

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Setting the Stage with a Stellar Décor Committee Chair

Greater Giving

Organizing a successful event involves a delicate balance of meticulous planning, creative vision, and a touch of magic. And what better way to weave that magic than through captivating décor that leaves a lasting impression on your guests? At the heart of the event committee roles and responsibilities is the role of the Décor Committee Chair. This unsung hero orchestrates the visual symphony, transforming venues into immersive experiences that capture the essence of your event’s theme an

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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!

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Nonprofit Data Management 101: What You Need to Know

Neon CRM

“Nonprofit data management” is not a phrase that typically thrills anyone tasked with learning about it. But managing your organization’s data—particularly your donor data—will make the rest of your job so much easier. If the thought of managing your nonprofit’s data fills you with dread, you’re in the right place. In this article, you’ll find a simplified breakdown of nonprofit data management, including why it’s so important, what it helps you do, and how you can start managing your organizati

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Telling Your Nonprofit’s Financial Story: Key Elements for an Engaging Annual Report

sgEngage

It’s year-end wrap-up time. You’ve closed the books, successfully completed another audit season, and submitted all necessary filings. You are ready to put last fiscal year behind you. Except for one last thing. The annual report has an empty page with the heading “Full-Year Financials.” And you’re in charge of getting that information where it needs to go.

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How Your Finance and Program Teams Can Work Together to Ensure Grant Compliance

sgEngage

As Winston Churchill said, with great power comes great responsibility, and nowhere is that felt more acutely than those who are successful enough to receive federal grants. In these days of increased cost-effectiveness and budget cuts and redirects, being awarded a grant is an important accomplishment, but it is also a responsibility. Applicants are primarily responsible to demonstrate proper financial stewardship while simultaneously showcasing how grant funds are used to support their benefic

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