Tue.Apr 02, 2024

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Conflict on Nonprofit Boards: Strategies for Constructive Resolution

NonProfit PRO

Conflict within your nonprofit's board can occur for many reasons. Here are some tips for addressing these conflicts in a positive way.

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Visibility and relationships: Effective fundraising for small nonprofits

Candid

Asking grantmakers for funding can be an intimidating process, especially for small or lesser-known nonprofits. Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers.

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Virtuous Launches New Version of RaiseDonors to Drive Increased Giving to Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Virtuous launched a new and enhanced version of RaiseDonors to create an engaging donor experience and boost online giving.

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Finding the stories you need

Hands on Fundraising

Giving is an emotional act. And stories are the way we connect to people’s feelings. You understand that. You know that we humans are wired for story. And that a story will plant an idea in someone’s head much better and faster than any list of facts. Feelings unlock donors’ desire to help. That’s why […] The post Finding the stories you need appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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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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Why Fund Accounting Software Beats Spreadsheets for Nonprofit Grant Reporting and Compliance

sgEngage

You’ve been grant shopping for some time now, but are you prepared for what’s next once you start to receive them? Many grants come with significant—and detailed—compliance requirements. To meet those requirements, you’ll need to be able to successfully track and manage your grants and effectively report on how you allocated these funds. If you are a grant-funded organization, it will be important to manage spending restrictions and meet reporting requirements.

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How To Give Praise To An Employee

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Years ago, Entrepreneur magazine offered these timeless and valuable tips on how to give praise : Praise followed by criticism is not praise. Praise followed by praise is probably a little too much praise. Ending an expression of praise with ".and stuff" nullifies the praise. And, Make it timely. The closer the recognition is to the behavior, the more likely the behavior will be repeated.

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The Art of Persuasion: How to Build a Case for Support

Double the Donation

Convincing an audience to take any kind of action requires making an effective pitch. Nonprofits know this all too well. When you rely on people’s donated support to push your work forward, you must be able to confidently explain to your donors what you need, why, and what the benefit will be.

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Fundraising experts: Enough with the donor sycophancy!

Nonprofit AF

Hi everyone, if you’re available on April 10th, please attend this free public webinar on April 10 at 12:30-1:30 Eastern.

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3 Marketing Ideas That Your Nonprofit Hasn’t Thought Of

OneCause

Effective marketing helps to move your mission forward, but does your strategy need a refresh? Here are 3 marketing strategies your nonprofit hasn’t thought of.

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Nonprofit Basics: Matching Gifts & How They Double Funds

Double the Donation

Corporate giving is a big deal for nonprofits. Giving USA’s latest report estimates that companies gave an incredible $29.48 billion to charities in the U.S. in just one year, showing how generous businesses can be. Matching gifts are a special part of this, and these programs provide the easiest way to tap into that funding.

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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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Ep. 29 | The impact and evolution of volunteerism, an interview with Sam Fankuchen of Golden Volunteer

DonorDock

Join Matt on Beyond the Donation as he discusses all things volunteers with Sam Fankunchin of Golden Volunteer.

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How To Write a Grant Proposal: Guide + Templates

Qgiv

Nonprofit grant proposals can be a daunting task for fundraisers, but it’s a key way to help gain more sustainable funding for your organization. From finding the right grants to writing and applying for them, grant proposals require a lot of research and attention to detail! Even experienced fundraisers can feel overwhelmed, but by following a planned process and some best practices, you can take the stress out of appealing to grant funders.

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Celebrating Our Webby Award Nominations & Honorees

Forum One

Congratulations to all our partners who were nominated for the 2024 Webby Awards! We’re honored to be in such great company and to have our work with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute ( HHMI), Vilcek Foundation, and AARP recognized. We’re thrilled to share that HHMI’s Wild Hope has been nominated as well as being recognized as an honoree; Vilcek Foundation’s Pueblo Pottery: Stories of Clay has been nominated; and AARP’s Livability Index is an honoree!

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6 Stats for Economic Sustainability

NonProfit PRO

Free Infographic to 6 Stats for Economic Sustainability.

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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.