Thu.Oct 06, 2016

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Shopping for a Cause: Is AmazonSmile an Effective Tool for Nonprofit Fundraising?

Byte Technology

The evolution of our cyberspace-driven world has drastically changed the way most non-profits now solicit and garner operating capital. Gone (mostly) are the days when cause-centered organizations stuffed flyers into envelopes and received a check back in the snail mail or reaped the benefits of plastic jars and point-of-sale locations. Indeed, today millions of mouse clicks translate into millions of dollars and cents put into the coffers of non-profit groups.

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Connecting the dots: What Corporate Training Can Learn from Formal Education

Gyrus

Connecting the dots: What Corporate Training Can Learn from Formal Education. When we reach our breaking point or time where we decide that we are officially done with our formal education, we often immediately disregard the skillset that made us so successful in school. This is mainly because life in the office-place is very different and entirely more demanding, or at least in terms of outward appearances significantly more time intensive (No disrespect to the all-nighters I used to pull).

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Crossing the Chasm: Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies and Systems are All Wrong for This New World

NonProfit Hub

Nonprofit giving in America has been stuck at 2% of GDP for 45 years. What is causing this? Is it the tax code? Are we just hardwired to give 2%? How can we move the needle? “If you keep doing what you’ve always done, you’ll keep on getting what you’ve always got.” – W.L Bateman. The Chasm. One of the biggest problems that will keep the current state of giving at 2% is the lack of innovation: the failure to adapt to technology and changing donor expectations within the nonprofit space.

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Mapping an Engagement Strategy for Successful Year-End Appeals

Connection Cafe

After organizational buy-in, segmentation, and testing, it’s time to map out your engagement strategy. The truth of the matter is your organization isn’t the only one that’s realized December is such a valuable time for fundraising , so you need a thoughtful approach to help your messaging stand out from the deluge of asks your donor is no doubt receiving.

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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.