Thu.Jul 06, 2023

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Using Tech to Thrive in Challenging Times

NonProfit PRO

Because charitable giving is on the decline, nonprofits are looking for ways to increase impact while decreasing costs. Here are four ways that a cloud-powered digital strategy can help nonprofits do more with less.

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Threads for Nonprofits: 5 Tips for the Early Adoption Phase

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good launched in 2005 as a Myspace page and in the 18 years since we’ve been through multiple early adoption phases of new social media — first Facebook and Twitter and then on to LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr. The early days and weeks, and sometimes even months, are when your nonprofit is most likely to experience the fastest organic growth rate of new followers.

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3 Steps to Avoid Resentment After Rejecting a Board Member

NonProfit PRO

When someone has been a volunteer, annual donor or dues-paying member, they may seem like a great prospective board member, but what happens when you have to reject that board member? Here are three tips to produce a better outcome — for both the rejected board candidate and the nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Strategic Planning: Ultimate Guide + 7 Examples

Bloomerang

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Organizations that do have a strategic plan continually express the advantages that this type of preparation gives them.

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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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PHLY 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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Early guidance on Threads, Meta’s answer to Twitter

M+R

Reading time: 4 minutes Look, nobody really wants to join a new social media platform. But we do need a place where we can reach supporters, share content, and look at pictures of other people’s dogs — preferably without being subjected to harassment, trolling, misinformation, and attacks on our democracy. So the search continues. Maybe you dipped your toes in with Hive or Spoutible, but didn’t find enough engagement.

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5 Research-Backed Trends to Help You Finish 2023 Strong

Care2

Many charitable organizations experienced a worrying trend in 2022: A 10% dip in individual donations and a declining donor retention rate. The Fundraising Effectiveness Project documented just how many donors in 2021 didn’t return to give again in 2022! What can fundraising professionals do to put 2023 back on track? Fortunately, there are solutions to help your nonprofit organization find new donors and retain your existing ones.

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What’s In My Inbox | Your Holiday “Away” Message

Pamela Grow

Summertime And the livin’ is easy… It’s the time of long nights, lemonade, relaxation, and quality time, with friends and family. It’s also the time when inboxes are crammed with “Away” messages. Before you set out for your well-deserved break, it’s crucial to inform your colleagues, clients, and contacts about your absence. Composing an “Away” email message that conveys warmth, friendliness, and professionalism goes a long way to maintaining positive relationships and ma

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Inclusivity as a Design Imperative: Elevating UX Practices for All Users

Elevation

Inclusive design is no longer just a noble aspiration; it has become an essential component of UX practices. By prioritizing accessibility and diversity, inclusive design ensures that digital products and services are usable, intuitive, and empowering for all individuals, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds. Discover why inclusive design is paramount in today's UX landscape.

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Brand democracy & what to avoid when selecting your next CRM

Big Duck

Claire Taylor Hansen joins Jennifer Daw Holloway, John Coogan and J. Michael Fisher on Tony Martignetti's Nonprofit Radio to discuss brand democracy and what to avoid when selecting your next CRM.

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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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New Matching Gift Academy: Training + Insights for Fundraisers

Double the Donation

Double the Donation is excited to announce the launch of our Matching Gift Academy, a new learning platform that will help organizations gain a deeper understanding of matching gift best practices and identify opportunities to maximize their 360MatchPro account usage.

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Nonprofit Marketing: How Technologies Will Change the Future

Nonprofits Source

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become mainstream in a variety of sectors, including the nonprofit space. Technologies like AI have dramatically altered the way nonprofit professionals at tech-savvy organizations work, and they have the potential to become a staple in the fundraising process. While AI and other modern nonprofit technologies have great potential, their effectiveness relies on the guidance of knowledgeable professionals.

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Frustrations of L and D Leaders with Their LMS

Gyrus

Explore the frustrations of L&D leaders as they navigate their LMS and discover innovative approaches to address the challenges, boost employee learning, and drive business results.

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How To Listen Effectively

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Here are some great tips from Michelle Tillis Lederman 's book, The 11 Laws of Likability.

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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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10 Best Enterprise Learning Management Systems 2023

Gyrus

Discover the top 10 Enterprise Learning Management Systems for 2023. Compare features and reviews, and make an informed decision for your organization's training needs.

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How to Make the Most of Year-End Giving with OneCause

OneCause

Dive into our 4 steps to launching a creative year-end campaign as well as new and innovative ideas to help you reach your fundraising goals.

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