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How to Attract, Keep and Engage the Next Generation of Board Members

NonProfit PRO

The traditional approach of giving board seats to individuals with a long history of significant donations disqualifies younger professionals. It's time to rethink what qualifies someone to be a board member. Here are some tips on how to attract and engage the next generation of board members.

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How to Start an Association Step by Step

Wild Apricot

This step-by-step guide to covers absolutely everything you need to know about how to start an association in the USA.

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BryteBridge Announces New Compliance Membership Program for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

BryteBridge announced a new BryteBridge Connect membership program to help nonprofits meet state and federal compliance requirements. A BryteBridge Connect membership offers organizational compliance, nonprofit education, and support.

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The Future Of Nonprofit Fundraising In Human Services: Embracing Next-Gen Payment Options To Attract And Retain Next-Gen Donors

Bloomerang

In the realm of human services nonprofits , evolving to meet the needs of those served means also adapting to the changing dynamics of donor behavior. As services are provided to some of the most vulnerable populations, there’s a need to ensure consistent funding. Traditional methods of receiving cash donations have seen a significant drop in recent years, with 70% of charities reporting a decline in cash contributions.

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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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5 Ways Nonprofits Can Balance Creativity and Structure

Blue Avocado

Learn how balancing creativity with structure can help your nonprofit foster innovation — without compromising your mission and goals. The post 5 Ways Nonprofits Can Balance Creativity and Structure appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Lessons From The Season Of Giving: 8 Ways You Can Create Effective Year-End Appeals

Bloomerang

Dear Janis, I hope this letter finds you well and in high spirits! As the season of giving approaches, I couldn’t help but think of the similarities between year-end appeals and the seasonal focus of spreading joy and granting wishes. As we’re preparing for our year-end appeals, can you offer some advice on how we can infuse our year-end appeals with the magic of the season?

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Unlocking The Power Of A Donor Thank You: Feeding America’s Approach

Bloomerang

Thanking donors well is an essential aspect of fundraising that is often done just once—when the donor makes a gift, or, worse, it’s overlooked entirely. Aaron LaMonica-Weier , Sr. Manager, Direct Marketing Fundraising Services, long-time staff of the national nonprofit Feeding America , knows better. Aaron and his team have designed a donor thank you process that’s an ongoing practice integrated into the fundraising culture at Feeding America.

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Get Your Team Motivated! 8 Employee Engagement Strategies

Double the Donation

What causes your employees to clock into work every day? The obvious answer is their compensation. But what causes them to strive to do their best work, go the extra mile to complete projects, and expand their skills to create more value at your business? The answer is engagement!

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GoFundMe Asks Donors To Tip Them! What’s Up With That?

Bloomerang

“The Tip” model of fundraising is not a standard or widely recognized term in the field of fundraising. It’s a colloquial way of referring to the practice of asking crowdsource or crowdfund donors to make optional contributions beyond their primary donation on platforms like GoFundMe. In place at GoFundMe since 2017, The Tip amount is meant to support the platform itself, covering operational costs and enabling the platform to continue to deliver its services.

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2023 at a Glance | Double the Donation’s Year in Review

Double the Donation

As we near the end of another extraordinary year, the Double the Donation team is thrilled to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve taken in our 2023 Year in Review. Throughout these last twelve months, we’ve seen remarkable growth, exciting developments, and forward-thinking strategies emerge.

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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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Your ‘’Day After” GivingTuesday Plan

Bloomerang

Less than one in five new donors who donated on GivingTuesday will give a second gift, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project. We must do better. GivingTuesday’s “ Data Commons ” says something similar in their report “ Rethinking Resilience: Insights from the Giving Ecosystem.” Yet general statistics don’t have to be your reality! Rachel Muir’s terrific post, Four Strategies to Retain Your #GivingTuesday Donors , shares her thoughts on this vital subject.

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Evaluating Event Formats: In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid

Nonprofits Source

Events are a staple in the nonprofit sector, helping to meet various purposes like fundraising, donor acquisition, and supporter engagement. However, with the rise of different event formats, planning your next nonprofit event has become more complex. Not only do you have to pick the type of event, such as a charity golf tournament , gala, or bake sale, but you also have to decide if your event will take place in-person or virtually.

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How an LMS Can Benefit Educational Institutions?

Gyrus

Discover the transformative power of Learning Management Systems (LMS) in education. Explore the benefits, case studies, and tips for selecting the right LMS for your institution.

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3 Tips To Make A Fulfilling Virtual Volunteer Experience

Nonprofits Source

Volunteers are the backbone of your nonprofit. From running your programs on the ground to soliciting gifts for your online fundraising campaigns , your volunteers work around the clock to support your cause. While you might plan your volunteer programs with a focus on your in-person supporters, it’s also critical to keep your remote volunteers in mind.

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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 Role of an LMS in Corporate Training

Gyrus

Unlock the Power of Corporate Training with LMS Solutions. Explore how LMS is reshaping employee learning, boosting skills, and fueling productivity. Dive into the future of corporate education and growth!

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Is Your Year-End Fundraising At Risk? Ten Steps For Immediate Action.

Bloomerang

I get it, you face many challenges in raising year-end funds despite making your best efforts. Several factors contribute to this problem and understanding them will help you forge a profitable path forward. The year-end giving season is highly competitive, with virtually every nonprofit vying for donors’ attention. This can make it difficult for any single organization to stand out.

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3 Things A DRM Does That A Database Can’t

Bloomerang

Nonprofits focused on supporting the human services space often come up against a myriad of challenges. From the emotional labor tied to having to make major decisions for others to rampant burnout to a serious lack of training in technology, human services and social workers are in need. Especially the small to medium-sized nonprofits who may not have the budget or resources to afford and leverage larger-scale technology platforms to manage their donor and volunteer relationships.