Mon.Dec 18, 2023

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13 Critical Nonprofit Stats From 2023

NonProfit PRO

At NonProfit PRO, we strive to keep the pulse of the nonprofit sector. Here's a recap of the lessons we've learned this year through stats.

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Study the Data, But Eat the Cake—Put the Human Factor Forward

.orgSource

Are you guilty of cognitive bias? The answer is yes, probably on a daily basis. It’s a fancy way of describing how humans typically make decisions. Researchers have identified over 180 types of cognitive bias. You’ll recognize these examples. You heard dark chocolate was a healthy option and ate the second slice of cake. Confirmation bias is the tendency to place the greatest value on information that supports your pre-existing beliefs.

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What to Do About Donors Who Require Your Nonprofit to Be ‘Woke’?

NonProfit PRO

Are we in danger of alienating donors because we are too “woke” or “not woke enough?” Here's how your organization can adapt.

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[Webinar] Social Media Content Marketing for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (2 hours) Cost: $30 (USD) Presented by: Heather Mansfield , Founder of Nonprofit Tech for Good Social media can be an effective communication tool for nonprofits, but only if nonprofits understand that creating well-written and visually appealing content is essential to acquiring new supporters from social media.

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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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Blackbaud Data Highlights Giving Trends

NonProfit PRO

Blackbaud unveiled its "Blackbaud Luminate Online Benchmark Report 2022" and "Peer-to-Peer Benchmark Report 2022.

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[Webinar] Social Media Content Marketing for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (2 hours) Cost: $30 (USD) Presented by: Heather Mansfield , Founder of Nonprofit Tech for Good Social media can be an effective communication tool for nonprofits, but only if nonprofits understand that creating well-written and visually appealing content is essential to acquiring new supporters from social media.

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Everything your association needs to know about business process mapping

Nimble AMS

I s your association in the market for new software ? The road to implementing new technology can be a long one, but your organization can smoo th the way with business process mapping. Read our blog to learn everything you need to know about b usiness process mapping and prepare your association for implementation success. What is business process mapping?

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Give Freely Launches With Shopping Assistant to Help Online Shoppers Donate as They Shop

NonProfit PRO

Give Freely launched with an online shopping assistant that helps people find discounts and donate to the charities of their choice.

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How To Avoid The 6 Types Of 501c3 Violations In Your Nonprofit

Wild Apricot

Avoid losing your nonprofit's tax exempt status by understanding the six 501c3 violations. Our clear examples will help you stay in compliance.

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Beyond the Hype: Why ESG Frameworks Miss the Mark for Small Nonprofits

Blue Avocado

When we take a closer look at what Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks actually entail, it is often not worth the time and resources for most small nonprofits to go through such a process. The post Beyond the Hype: Why ESG Frameworks Miss the Mark for Small Nonprofits appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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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 Leaders Build Trust

Eric Jacobsen Blog

You can't lead if your employees, team or followers don't trust you. Building trust takes energy, effort and constant attention to how you act. To help build trust, follow these 16 tips , recommended by author Susan H.

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Strategies For Enhancing Congregational Connection And Stewardship Giving

Bloomerang

In our journey of faith, the strength of our spiritual community is paramount. This article aims to provide valuable insights and strategies to deepen the connection between congregants and their places of worship, fostering a sense of belonging and commitment, and enhanced stewardship giving. It’s particularly timely as we approach year end and the dawn of a new year when individual giving spikes.

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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

sgEngage

Philanthropy loves “new” things. Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. But it is not just a new buzzword, a box to be checked, or even a singular phase in the grant cycle. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. How the sector understands and engages in knowledge work is crucial to the success of philanthropic efforts.

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Salesforce Integration Services

fusionSpan

As one of the most powerful CRMs out there, it’s inevitable that Salesforce will connect to many of the essential systems that already keep your organization running. Salesforce integration can ensure the touchpoints between technologies are seamless – connecting your front office and back office systems, enabling process automation and delivering a consistent experience for users and members.

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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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Allegiance Group and The Pursuant Group Merger

Allegiance Group

The merger of two industry-leading companies aims to provide unparalleled service, efficiency, and value to better serve the needs of nonprofit organizations and their missions. We are excited to announce the merger of Allegiance Group and The Pursuant Group. This union brings together two industry-leading organizations with a shared vision to provide comprehensive and scalable services for nonprofits.

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AI in Salesforce – What are the Capabilities?

fusionSpan

Salesforce has been at the forefront of AI in CRM technology ever since it first introduced an AI tool, Salesforce Einstein , to the platform in 2016. Ever since, Salesforce has been testing, launching and expanding those AI capabilities, giving organizations using the platform more and more insight and efficiency, so they can make the most of every opportunity and deliver the best customer, donor or membership experience.

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LMS Pricing Models: Understanding Costs and Budgeting

Gyrus

Simplify LMS pricing and budgeting for your eLearning programs. Explore various LMS pricing structures to optimize costs and enhance training outcomes.

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Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofits: Craft the Best Approach for Your Organization

CauseVox

Let’s face it: consistent funding is the lifeblood of nonprofit work – without it, we cannot create the impact we want in our communities; and from individual giving to foundation grants and everything in between, there are so many different ways to go about fundraising. In this article, we’ve put together a collection of fundraising strategies for nonprofits so you can see the myriad of funding options and choose the ones that fit best for your organization.

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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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Beyond Giving: A New Way to Understand the Donor Lifecycle

Neon CRM

Have you ever picked up a hobby—like knitting or learning to play a new instrument—only to lose interest and put it back down? You get disengaged for a while and then, maybe a few years later, you come back to it. The donor lifecycle often operates much the same way! Donors go through stages, too: One month, they’re active, and the next they’re inactive.

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