Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. Search Engine Optimization. You’ve heard many (many) times that all your nonprofit’s blog and site content should be optimized to drive traffic. But when you’re lean on resources and human power, just producing blog posts and updating your website feels like a miracle, never mind SEO or a content strategy.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 19, 2024

Here are three questions nonprofits should ask in order to implement a data-driven development strategy in 2024.

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Donorbox

JANUARY 19, 2024

When you’re speaking to potential supporters, you often only have a short amount of time to share details about your mission in a way that leaves a lasting impression. That’s where the nonprofit elevator pitch comes in. An elevator pitch is a short yet impactful overview of your nonprofit. Typically lasting around 30 seconds – […] The post How to Craft an Effective Nonprofit Elevator Pitch appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 19, 2024

Here are three questions nonprofits should ask in order to implement a data-driven development strategy in 2024.

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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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Donorbox

JANUARY 19, 2024

Just like for-profit businesses, nonprofits are funded by a variety of income streams. These streams typically fall into two categories: earned income and contributed income. While it may seem counterintuitive to think about nonprofits making money, they need to have a steady stream of funding to support their mission. Although their aim isn’t to bring […] The post How Do Nonprofits Make Money?

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 19, 2024

On Jan. 16, Phil Wiland retired from the Wiland Inc., leaving his role as CEO, president, and chairman and member of the board of directors.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2024

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants tips on how to connect with and cultivate Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) donors: Dear Charity Clairity, My boss thinks we should get more funding through DAFs.

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Donorbox

JANUARY 19, 2024

Contrary to stories about Bill Gates and Elon Musk, philanthropy isn’t just for billionaires. Giving circles empower ordinary individuals to make an impact on the issues they care about. With over 2,500 active giving circles open to anyone, these groups redefine charitable giving. Circles of giving can raise funds from members and the larger community […] The post What is a Giving Circle?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to : Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Praise in public, censure in private.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2024

First impressions mean everything in the nonprofit world, from the staff you hire to how prospective donors perceive your organization. When it comes to nonprofit web design, this principle is no different. In fact, 94% of first impressions of a website are design-related, meaning that the visual elements of your website can have a huge impact on whether site visitors stick around or navigate away from your website and organization altogether.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Why do some teams succeed while others stumble? Because hiring, developing and engaging talent requires careful decisions that are too easy to get wrong without data. In The Science of Dream Teams: How Talent Optimization Can Drive Engagement, Productivity, and Happiness , author Mike Zani introduces the science of “ talent optimization ,” a new discipline that’s a far more reliable way to manage your employees than your gut instincts. “ Proper talent optimization lifts morale, builds teams, and

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

When you’re starting an association, it’s usually in the service of a simple but powerful goal: bringing people together to advocate for their shared interests. But even the simplest goals aren’t necessarily easy—and they usually require a pretty sophisticated strategy to back them up. The specifics of your strategy are going to vary depending on your industry or your members’ interests or any one of a hundred other factors—but there are certain best practices that pretty much all successful non

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 19, 2024

Event Vendor Guide Series: Selecting, Negotiating, and Managing Partnerships for Nonprofit Fundraisers Welcome to the first installment of our Vendor Series, where we unravel the intricacies of orchestrating impactful non-profit fundraising events. In this article, we will explore the critical phases of selecting, negotiating, and managing event vendor partnerships.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 19, 2024

Unlock team success with effective training methods! Learn how to train your team, gain advantages of team training, and enhance collaboration.

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Advertiser: Digital Ocean

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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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 19, 2024

Who controls your technology budget? According to research conducted by IDC, only 30% of CIOs believe they influence more than half of their company’s technology budget. As organizations gain more influence over their systems, t echnology responsibilities are becoming more democratized. And because organizations purchase software to serve their staff and member needs, technology budgeting is becoming a cross- organizational decision, rather than a solely tech-related decision.

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