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Donor-Advised Fund Spotlight Report Examines Grantmaking Trends Through 15 Years of Economic Fluctuations

NonProfit PRO

A new spotlight report from National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), found that DAF grantmaking growth rates have consistently surpassed growth rates of individual giving and other forms of giving for the past 15 years.

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Thursday Thoughts: engaging advocates all year round

EveryAction

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Check out our last installment here! If your nonprofit does advocacy, you know that with this work, there are almost always consistent patterns of crisis management leading to later periods of denouement and down time.

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Philadelphia Insurance Companies’ Comprehensive Guide to Insurance for Non-Profit Organizations

NonProfit PRO

PHLY Is Committed to Supporting the Non-Profit Sector. Figuring out how to get the right insurance policy can be complicated—especially in the non-profit sector. To help you find the perfect policy for your organization, Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) created a comprehensive guide to insurance for non-profit organizations. Download Your eBook.

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Is your nonprofit thinking about using ChatGPT? Your first step is to do no harm

Candid

In this article, we unpack the lessons learned from a nonprofit’s chatbot project to dispense mental health advice that went wrong, and how nonprofits can reduce the risks when adopting ChatGPT and other generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies. Over the past five years of researching and writing about AI adoption for the nonprofit sector, we have argued for nonprofits to use AI ethically and responsibly—which means taking a human-centered, strategic, and reflective approach.

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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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BridgeTECH Q&A: Debbie Snyder from StratusLIVE

NonProfit PRO

Debbie Snyder, group vice president of sales and marketing at StratusLIVE, will be presenting “Automation Versus Artificial Intelligence: What’s What?” at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Snyder to learn more about her, the impact of nonprofit technology and a sneak peek at her presentation.

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The Greatest Challenges Facing Charities and Actions We Can Take

Charity Village

Original Broadcast Date: June 8, 2023. Summary: The rising cost of living has more Canadians than ever turning to charities to meet their needs, and the toll on the charitable sector is unprecedented. Following the release of CanadaHelps’ sixth edition of The Giving Report, Shannon Craig, General Manager, Donor Services and Brand Marketing of CanadaHelps, identifies […] The post The Greatest Challenges Facing Charities and Actions We Can Take appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Blue Fox CEO Chantal Sheehan Joins Equality Florida’s Equality Means Business Advisory Council

Blue Fox

READ: Her Statement on the Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace ​Our team at Blue Fox is proud to announce that our CEO, Chantal Sheehan , is now one of the 150+ Florida business members of Equality Florida’s Equality Means Business Advisory Council. Equality Florida is the largest civil rights organization in Florida dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s LGBT community.

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16 Ways to Grow Your Nonprofit Email List

Neon CRM

When it comes to receiving communication from nonprofits, donors have a clear favorite: Email! Our latest research uncovered that 48% of donors cite email as their preferred method of communication from nonprofit organizations. Because email is such an important tool for nonprofits, growing your email list is a great way to ensure more supporters and potential supporters receive your message.

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How to Host & Raise More Money with a Wine Tasting Fundraiser

Donorbox

Did you know that wine is the go-to alcoholic beverage for 31% of Americans? As a popular alcoholic beverage with many interesting features to study, wine tasting makes an excellent fundraiser for nonprofits and charities. If you want to learn more about how to host a wine tasting fundraiser – and how to raise money […] The post How to Host & Raise More Money with a Wine Tasting Fundraiser appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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How to Motivate Donors with a Matching Donation Program

DonorPerfect

Crafting the perfect fundraising campaign can be quite the guessing game. Often, we’re looking to pull on our donors’ heartstrings and find just the right words that speak to them. But if a donor truly cares about your cause, practicality can really pay off. Matching campaigns go a long way in motivating donors to support Read More » The post How to Motivate Donors with a Matching Donation Program appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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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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Planning Your Nonprofit’s Capital Campaign: 4 Do's & Don'ts

Achieve

You’re ready to take your nonprofit to the next level, scale up its capacity, and make an even bigger impact in your community. It might be time for a capital campaign. Capital campaigns are among the biggest fundraising undertakings that nonprofit organizations tackle, and they only come around roughly once a decade. They’re major investments of your time and resources with potentially huge payoffs—an increased capacity to drive impact, strengthened relationships with donors and partners , and

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Data Best Practices: Salesforce Duplicates

Media Cause

Our team compiled data best practices for your nonprofit’s success when using Salesforce. Data plays a pivotal role in empowering nonprofits, especially when it comes to understanding and managing donor and supporter relationships. Salesforce is widely used as a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform to store and manage this information.

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22 Employee Recognition Platforms To Recharge Your Workplace

Double the Donation

It’s no secret that workplace satisfaction is important. To foster engagement and establish a positive work environment, any organization can (and should) establish employee engagement programs. These types of programs seek to reward hard workers and motivate peers to strive for greatness. However, administrating recognition initiatives can be timely.

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How to Find the Right Salesforce Event Management App

DNL OmniMedia

Whether you’re a government organization, professional association, international corporation, or nonprofit, events can be a major factor in your success. With the many moving parts involved in setting up an event, it can be difficult to streamline your team’s efforts. But, as Fonteva’s guide to Salesforce event management explains, managing your events within Salesforce allows you to “access all relevant data in one centralized location,” meaning you won’t even have to leave the platform.

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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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Your Ultimate Guide to Corporate-Nonprofit Partnerships

Donorbox

There are a lot of legendary partnerships out there. Peanut butter and jelly, Bonnie and Clyde, and…corporations and nonprofits? That’s right! Corporate-nonprofit partnerships are fantastic ways for both corporations and nonprofits to grow – and do some good along the way. In this article, we’ll look at the ins and outs of these legendary partnerships. […] The post Your Ultimate Guide to Corporate-Nonprofit Partnerships appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Event Follow-Up: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right

Greater Giving

Successful Follow-Up is the First Step to Planning Next Year’s Event As a fundraising event planner, your ultimate goal is to create a successful and memorable event that not only raises funds but also leaves a lasting impact on your attendees and donors. While the actual event is undoubtedly important, what happens after the event is equally crucial.

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Check Out Neon One’s Pride Month Media Guide

Neon CRM

In the wee hours of June 28, 1969, New York City police conducted a raid on the Stonewall, a gay nightclub in Greenwich Village. The bar’s patrons and neighbors—including legendary trans activist Marsha P. Johnson—fought back, kicking off six days of civil unrest that became a flashpoint for the burgeoning gay rights movement. In honor of the Stonewall Uprising, June is now Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month.

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