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Global Warming Mitigation Project Accepting Applications for 2024 Keeling Curve Prize

NonProfit PRO

Applications are open for the 2024 Keeling Curve Prize. The prize will go toward 10 initiatives addressing atmospheric greenhouse gases.

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How to Use Charity Navigator for Nonprofits

Donorbox

Improving donor trust is a big fundraising trend these days, and for good reason. Most donors feel a need to believe that organizations will do what they promise to do in order to feel comfortable giving their hard-earned money. Charity Navigator rates nonprofits on a variety of topics to provide an overall charity score that […] The post How to Use Charity Navigator for Nonprofits appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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6 Ways to Avoid the Bad Board Syndrome

NonProfit PRO

Here are six specific examples of how leadership can avoid having a bad board and maximize chances for success.

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How to Attract Changemakers to Your Nonprofit

Donorbox

The term changemaker has become common in the software, education, and business world, but what does it really mean? While anyone can make a change, true changemakers are rare and require a level of passion, patience, and persistence that can be uncomfortable for many. After all, famous changemakers like Martin Luther King Jr, Ceasar Chavez, […] The post How to Attract Changemakers to Your Nonprofit appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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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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How to Streamline Your Grants Research Process in 5 Steps

Tech Soup

How do you determine the best funding opportunities to pursue? To save time and critical human resources, it's important to identify the grantmakers that will provide the best return on your investment. Developing and using a consistent research process will help you focus your efforts on the best options.

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Why Leaders Need To Develop Their Middle Managers

Eric Jacobsen Blog

The book, Power To The Middle , shows how managers are the crucial link between a company’s ground floor and top brass. “Too often company leaders view middle managers in a negative light as expendable employees who can slow down productivity and overall strategy,” explain the book’s authors and McKinsey partners Bill Schaninger , Bryan Hancock , and Emily Field.

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Putting Our Humanity Back at the Center of Engagement

sgEngage

A new year, a new me. What is it about that transition from December 31 st to January 1 st that seems to provide an almost magical and inexplicable reset in our lives? An intangible feeling of change that arises each time we enter a new year. It may be so difficult to pinpoint because it is not one, but rather a mixture of feelings. A sense of newness, hope, inspiration, determination, and resolve.

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13 Energizing Verbs To Use More Often As A Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Here is some great advice from the book, Anticipate, the Art of Leading by Looking Ahead , by Rob-Jan De Jong.

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How to Partner with Businesses for Your Awareness Campaign

sgEngage

A well-designed awareness campaign can bring attention to your nonprofit’s cause, educate the public about a significant issue, and drive more donations to fuel your mission. To ensure your campaign’s success and reach diverse audiences , tap into the reach and brand visibility of like-minded businesses through a corporate partnership. Businesses with corporate philanthropy programs are eager to help organizations get the word out about their mission and amplify their impact.

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Social Trends for 2024

Media Cause

The monthly social trends report from Media Cause spotlights the biggest trends on social media each month, and spotlights how nonprofits and social good organizations can use social media effectively to reach and engage with their audience. These monthly trends are written by Alex Piscatelli , Social Media Strategist. Happy New Year, and welcome to 2024!

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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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Pamela Grow Shares Her Must-Haves for Growing Your Monthly Giving

DonorPerfect

Contributed by Pamela Grow What’s the one thing that your organization can do to truly connect with your donors on a deeper level, lead to greater bequest giving and grow your sustainable income — all at the same time? If you guessed monthly giving, you’re right! Monthly giving programs are crucial for nonprofit organizations to Read More » The post Pamela Grow Shares Her Must-Haves for Growing Your Monthly Giving appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Fundraising for Small Nonprofits: Cultivating Donor Support and Timing the Ask

Charity Village

On April 11, join us for a free webinar to learn strategies for cultivating donor support and timing the ask. For staff and volunteers who are new to fundraising, the thought of asking for a donation can be intimidating, uncomfortable, or downright scary. But it doesn’t have to be. In this session, we will discuss the fundamentals […] The post Fundraising for Small Nonprofits: Cultivating Donor Support and Timing the Ask appeared first on CharityVillage.

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The Future of Learning: Why Associations and Professional Networks Need a Community-Driven Platform

Forj

Does your technology connect community with learning to provide an elevated member experience?

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Call for applications: Healthy Habitats Community Service Grants

Charity Village

Have an idea for a project that could benefit your community? Or maybe you want to help the environment, but don’t know how to get started? We are pleased to share on behalf of the Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC), that the Healthy Habitats Community Service Grant Program is now accepting applications for its […] The post Call for applications: Healthy Habitats Community Service Grants appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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SEO for Nonprofits in 2024: Internal and External Strategies

Forum One

As nonprofits navigate an ever-changing digital landscape, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a hot topic. How do new trends, tools, and norms affect how nonprofits should approach their SEO strategy in 2024 as they try to rank well for important keywords on Google and other search engines? SEO strategies and approaches continue to shift and evolve year after year.