Thu.Oct 05, 2023

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Are Your Employees Acting Like Cats?

NonProfit PRO

As a nonprofit leader, does it ever feel like the people you hire to get work done are actually creating more work for you? I’ve experienced that. Here’s a story that helped me train my direct reports to stop doing it.

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Why associations should choose the Nimble AMS + Salesforce partnership

Nimble AMS

Nimble AMS is proud of our longstanding partnership with Salesforce and the myriad benefits we provide for member-based organizations. Built on Salesforce, Nimble AMS combines the power of the #1 customer relationship management (CRM) platform with top association management software (AMS) capabilities. Not all AMS platforms built on Salesforce are created equally.

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How to Include Text Messaging in Your Year-End Omnichannel Campaign

NonProfit PRO

As four out of five nonprofits now either have a text messaging program or are planning to start one, some nonprofits will add text messaging to their year-end campaign for the first time this year. Here are some tips on how to integrate text messaging into your omnichannel campaign.

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I tried to write a blog about workload and it took me six months

Charity Village

This article was originally published by YMCA WorkWell and is reprinted with permission. Click here to view the original article. At YMCA WorkWell, we’re on a mission to identify, research and take action on the top organizational challenges to employee well-being. Currently, our number one focus is burnout, and for good reason. Our 2021 Workplace Well-Being […] The post I tried to write a blog about workload and it took me six months appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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The Essential Grants Checklist

NonProfit PRO

Download this Essential Grants Checklist for best practices to boost cash flow for your nonprofit! Use this resource to stay on top of the pre-award, post-award and audit stages of the grant process. Check off each step from being awarded to the accounting and reporting.

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Applications open for the United Way Public Policy Institute

Charity Village

The United Way BC is now accepting applications for the Public Policy Institute offered from January to June of 2024. The program accepts 25 participants from BC nonprofit organizations or BC registered charities that are keen and interested in affecting public policy change. Organizations from all regions of British Columbia are encouraged to apply.

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Understanding disability inclusion connections: Breaking down barriers and building bridges

Charity Village

This article was originally published by the Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) and is the first part in a two-part series. There’s more conversation about disability inclusion in business and employment than ever. Although, the disability factor is mostly rolled into over-arching talk about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). And still too often, disability gets […] The post Understanding disability inclusion connections: Breaking down barriers and building bridges appeared f

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Downloadable Golf Tournament Budget Template

NonProfit PRO

Ready to start planning a lucrative golf fundraiser and keep your budget on track? Get started by outlining your tournament’s budget with this free template. Keep tabs on vendor estimates, expenses, and income and instantly see a profit-loss summary. You’ll also find suggestions, things to consider, and links to additional tournament planning resources.

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Fundraising Games How to: Heads and Tails

Greater Giving

Boost Your Fundraising Event with a Heads or Tails Game In the realm of nonprofit fundraising, traditional activities like the Wall of Wine and Heads and Tails have stood the test of time. However, injecting your unique flair into these classics can elevate engagement and revenue generation. Today, we’ll delve into the captivating world of Heads and Tails—a game that transcends the ordinary raffle experience, adding a novel twist to captivate even the most hesitant donors.

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How Micro-Donations Spark a Chain Reaction of Giving

Tech Soup

Volunteers are the lifeblood of nonprofit organizations. Their dedication and passion drive the mission forward. In addition, did you know that volunteers are two times more likely to donate to causes and organizations where they volunteer their time?

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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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Government of Canada launches call for concepts for pan-Canadian projects to help increase the social inclusion of Canadian seniors

Charity Village

The Government of Canada has launched a multi-year funding opportunity for projects that will help enhance the social inclusion of seniors in communities across Canada. Eligible organizations can receive up to $5 million over five years by applying for New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) pan-Canadian funding under the 2023–2024 call for concepts.

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Tests: How streamlined is too streamlined for donation pages?

M+R

Read time: 2 minutes Welcome to Part One of our 60 Tests in 60 Minutes series! For the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite tests—things that worked, things that didn’t, and some things we’re still curious about. Amazed? Inspired? Short on time? Learn about ALLLLL the tests during our 60 Tests in 60 Minutes webinar next week to give you some food for thought as you put together those year-end campaign strategies.

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Statistics Canada seeks participation in crowdsourced review of poverty measurement

Charity Village

As part of the Third Comprehensive Review of the Market Basket Measure (MBM) , Statistics Canada has launched a crowdsourcing initiative to validate how they measure poverty. They are seeking support to increase awareness of this crowdsourcing initiative. They’ve created a short questionnaire that allows Canadians to provide input on current estimates of how much […] The post Statistics Canada seeks participation in crowdsourced review of poverty measurement appeared first on CharityVillag

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New Report Finds Members Want Improved Technology & Education Offerings

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Associations Now details why improving technology offerings, focusing on retention, and creating community-driven learning can prove beneficial.

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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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Deadline approaching for Toronto Foundation’s Vital Signs Grants

Charity Village

Toronto’s Vital Signs Grants aim to surface and support high-impact organizations and their visionary work in tackling the city’s inequities. These organizations are equipped to identify and advance solutions for their communities as they address current challenges and advocate for equity. THE GRANT AND ELIBIGILITY: New this year, in an effort to make funding more […] The post Deadline approaching for Toronto Foundation’s Vital Signs Grants appeared first on CharityVillage.

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What Is a Good Fundraising Efficiency Ratio?

Neon CRM

What’s a fundraising efficiency ratio? Why should you track it? And what’s a “good” ratio to try to maintain? If you’re skimming this article to look for a quick definition, here it is. Your efficiency ratio measures the amount of money you spend on fundraising against the amount of revenue generated by those activities. Read on for insight into why this metric is important and how to calculate it.

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Alberta nonprofits encouraged to participate in State of the Sector survey

Charity Village

Since 2011, CCVO has conducted a State of the Alberta Nonprofit Sector Survey on a near annual basis. The survey is vitally important to help understand and share the experiences of the sector with each other, partners in Government, funders and other stakeholders. CCVO uses findings from this survey to raise a strong collective voice […] The post Alberta nonprofits encouraged to participate in State of the Sector survey appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Girl activists fear for safety, making gains at huge personal cost, says new Plan International report

Charity Village

In a world where girls are courageously leading movements for change, a startling revelation emerges: One in five girl and young woman activists (17%) have feared for their safety while carrying out their work, according to new research by global development and humanitarian organization Plan International. The study – Turning the World Around: Girl and young […] The post Girl activists fear for safety, making gains at huge personal cost, says new Plan International report appeared first o

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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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Calgary Foundation accepting applications in Major Grants Program

Charity Village

Calgary Foundation Major Grants support single or multi-year, large-scale initiatives with transformational impact that broadly enrich the community. Eligible initiatives: Align with the Calgary Foundation’s mission, vision and priority areas Positively impact our community by addressing major issues and encouraging participation in charitable activities from a great number of people Encourage innovative partnerships and collaboration […] The post Calgary Foundation accepting applications