Care2

MARCH 28, 2016

A lot of nonprofits question how big election years will impact their fundraising, especially if they are not a C4 or a PAC. They worry that donors will prioritize candidate donations over their nonprofit. A new report by Blackbaud shows that this assumption may be wrong. During the 2012 elections, data showed that political donors tracked by the Federal Election Commission gave more to nonprofit organizations in 2012 than they did in 2011.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 28, 2016

One of my favorite books by leadership communication expert David Grossman, founder and CEO of The Grossman Group , won the 2015 Best in Business Pinnacle Book Award , announced earlier this year.* That impressive book is, No Cape Needed: The Simplest, Smartest, Fastest Steps to Improve How You Communicate By Leaps and Bounds. And, it’s for leaders at all levels.

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Donor Search

MARCH 28, 2016

This blog focuses on the world of prospect research and various related fundraising topics. To diversify our subject matter, we like to feature the work of our friends and colleagues in the community. Join me in welcoming Candace Cody of CauseVox, and please enjoy her post on crowdfunding. Is Crowdfunding Right for Your Nonprofit?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 28, 2016

You know that telling your story is an important way to connect your organization with your constituents and move people to action, but HOW? Use these steps to craft a WOW video for your nonprofit! 1. Have a Hero. Drive people to action! Identify a hero in your story and have your hero model the behavior you want your viewers to follow. Here's a powerful example from Médecins Sans Frontières.

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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

MARCH 28, 2016

If you’re involved in the leadership of a nonprofit organization, the last thing you want is a conflict-of-interest scandal to hurt the reputation of your organization. Although conflicts of interest are not inherently unethical, leaders should carefully weigh all circumstances and relationships in which there exists the possibility of any accusation of self-interest.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 28, 2016

A compelling story makes a video stick with its audience, but if it looks poorly made, nobody's going to watch it. So as you're plotting out your next great digital story, make equipment-planning and budgeting part of the process. No matter your budget or movie-making skills, you can find the right combination of equipment for your nonprofit or public library.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 28, 2016

Learn more about collecting, organizing, and sharing your images and video footage. Almost everyone has a smartphone these days. So if you can't afford the fancy cameras, try using one of these mobile apps to create compelling videos. 1. Collect and Compile Your Images and Videos. Scoop.it (Android, iOS) allows you to compile press coverage, photos, and social media.

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