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Giving USA: Donations Drop Below $500B in 2022 After Record-Setting Year

NonProfit PRO

The Giving USA annual report on philanthropy showed that, in 2022, nonprofits raised $499.33 billion — a 3.4% year-over-year drop in current dollars and a 10.5% downturn when adjusted for inflation.

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Leadership Lessons from the Martial Arts

The MatrixFiles

Google for leadership lessons from the martial arts and you’ll get a jillion posts. Most of them focus on skills you’ll develop from practicing the martial arts. Skills like focus, discipline, respect, confidence, flexibility, etc. I recently did a webinar for UST Education on just this topic BUT my leadership lessons are ones I learned from my master, Master Seung Hum Yun at Be Ryong Martial Arts in Alexandria, VA.

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BridgeTECH Preview: Leveraging Technology to Improve Donor Rates

NonProfit PRO

Joshua Meyer, vice president of marketing at Bloomerang, will be presenting “Leveraging Technology to Improve Donor Rates” at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Meyer to get a sneak peek at his presentation.

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Leadership Lessons from the Martial Arts

The MatrixFiles

Google for leadership lessons from the martial arts and you’ll get a jillion posts. Most of them focus on skills you’ll develop from practicing the martial arts. Skills like focus, discipline, respect, confidence, flexibility, etc. I recently did a webinar for UST Education on just this topic BUT my leadership lessons are ones I learned from my master, Master Seung Hum Yun at Be Ryong Martial Arts in Alexandria, VA.

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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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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Ranked Top Trusted Nonprofit Brand Second Year Running

NonProfit PRO

For the second year in a row, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has been named the No. 1 Most Trusted Nonprofit in the Most Trusted Brands of 2023 report by brand intelligence platform Morning Consult.

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Building Innovation Into Your Nonprofit Culture: 5 Lessons from Joan Garry

DonorPerfect

Before becoming a renowned nonprofit leadership coach, Joan Garry was the executive director of GLAAD, a LGBTQ+ nonprofit organization. Her session at the 2023 DonorPerfect Community Conference, Reigniting Innovation Within Your Organization, was an inspiring talk about how our nonprofit heroes can propel their vision forward and see their mission succeed.

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From Events to Online: Adapting Traditional Fundraising Methods for the Digital Age

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes From Events to Online: Adapting Traditional Fundraising Methods for the Digital Age In the grand theatre of nonprofit work, fundraising is the showstopper act. It’s the crucial, climactic moment that gathers all elements and propels the narrative forward. Yet, for many nonprofits, the shifting backdrop of the digital age is presenting new challenges and opportunities.

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The Final Step of the Audit: Helping Your Board Understand the Nonprofit Audit Report

sgEngage

Congratulations on another successful financial audit! Making it through with minimal headaches is a testament to planning, partnership with your Program team, and strong internal processes and procedures. Now that all the outstanding entries have been cleared and reports have been pulled, the last step of the nonprofit audit is to present your audited financial statements and the shiny, clean opinion letter to the board.

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5 Tips For Event Sponsorship Success

Bloomerang

Event sponsorships are a great way to secure nonprofit funding to support your organization’s mission. Not only can a sponsor be a financial contributor, but they can also benefit you in intangible ways like boosting your credibility, especially if they’re a reputable brand backing your event. But it can feel daunting to identify and secure sponsors for nonprofit events, especially if you’re like most nonprofit professionals: Busy wearing multiple hats.

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5 Key Software Compliance Questions to Strengthen Your Approach

sgEngage

Every organization, no matter your mission, function, or size, is subject to a variety of laws and standards intended to protect the individuals you engage with. Software compliance is critical guide to ensuring that you are following these laws and standards in a digitally driven world. Of course, as you already know if you’re actively working to keep your organization compliant, this can be more complex than it sounds.

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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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A Beginner’s Guide to Tracking In-Kind Donations for Nonprofits

Neon CRM

While financial contributions are crucial for the success of any nonprofit organization, it’s important not to overlook the value of in-kind donations. These non-monetary contributions can be valuable resources, but managing them is a challenge. However, with the right tools and strategies for tracking in-kind donations for nonprofits, your organization can benefit from them while avoiding potential pitfalls.

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Unique Nonprofit Fundraising Event Ideas to Stand Out

DipJar

If your nonprofit hosts one or more fundraising events, you know that it’s easy to become predictable with the excuse that “we’ve always done this.” And long-time fundraising events have merit and are often steeped in tradition. But as a nonprofit professional, you know that innovation is key to raising more dollars for your cause. It’s time to unleash your creativity for a fundraising event that stands out, connects with donors in new ways, and raises dollars for your cause.

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What’s next for EveryAction

EveryAction

A look at our product roadmap and commitments for 2023 and beyond. In 2022, we shared that EveryAction joined other leading social good technology companies CyberGrants, Network for Good, Social Solutions, and their respective entities to become Bonterra. Since then, we’ve been hard at work bringing together the wide range of tech, tools, and services we all offer, including case management, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and fundraising and engagement, as well as some functionality from

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How to Conduct a Nonprofit SWOT Analysis: A Complete Guide

DipJar

As a nonprofit professional, your organization’s success depends on your ability to anticipate and respond to change. Your nonprofit’s circumstances, whether internal or external, are always evolving. Responding to challenges effectively and capitalizing on your strengths can set your nonprofit up for long-term success. In this process, it can be particularly helpful to conduct a SWOT analysis.

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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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The Ultimate Online Fundraising: Guide + 10 Top Ideas

Bloomerang

Online fundraising has been on an upward trajectory for years. But because of pandemic-related restrictions on in-person interactions, online fundraising increased by 32% in 2020. After a year of significant growth, online fundraising grew by a more modest 3% in 2021 , and the number of gifts increased by 5%. It’s clear that having a comprehensive online fundraising strategy is crucial for modern nonprofits.

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What’s a Nonprofit Membership Program? An FAQ Guide

DipJar

Managing your nonprofit’s membership program can feel daunting, whether you’re managing an existing program or creating one from scratch. But they’re also one of the best ways to grow your nonprofit and diversify your revenue streams ! Nonprofit membership programs can help your organization raise money, build your network, and give members a louder voice in your organization or community.

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4 free ways to access Candid’s demographic data 

Candid

Comprehensive and public nonprofit demographic data is central to supporting more transparent and informed decision making in our sector. To date, over 55,000 nonprofits have shared some information on their staffs’ and board members’ race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability status, through their Candid profile. Our purpose at Candid is to get key information—like this demographic data—into the hands of those who rely on it to guide their decision making.

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Understanding Event Sponsorships: 3 Insights for Nonprofits

DipJar

Corporate sponsorships are an important part of the nonprofit fundraising landscape. Let’s face it – fundraising events can be expensive to host – especially if you’re planning an auction. To host successful events without breaking the bank, your organization needs to secure event sponsorships. An event sponsorship is an agreement through which your nonprofit receives in-kind donations, marketing, or financial support from supporters, corporations, or media outlets in exchange for something of v

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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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Generation Change: A New Era of Advocacy

Media Cause

“Calling all Gen Z activists!“ That’s how a TikTok video garnering over 40K views started. If you haven’t heard, Gen Z is supposed to save us all. In a world where many of the biggest issues seem insurmountable, it could be easy for this new generation to feel overwhelmed and powerless. But with their tech-savvy, unconventional approaches to advocacy, Gen Z activists have already achieved impressive victories in areas where traditional activism has fallen short.