Thu.Jul 27, 2023

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BridgeTECH Preview: Digital Fundraising Strategies

NonProfit PRO

Aleya Crable Jennings, director of corporate sponsorships and individual giving at Fred Rogers Productions, will be presenting “Digital Fundraising Strategies: Leveraging Technology for Greater Impact” at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Jennings to get a sneak peek at her session.

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Need work-life balance? Try counterbalancing instead!

Charity Village

Here’s the truth: you must stop striving for work-life balance. It doesn’t exist. Nor should it. Balance is nothing more than society’s way of laying guilt on working women. Cindy was seeing her kids for less than an hour a day She arrived home and spent only a brief time with them before apologetically tucking them […] The post Need work-life balance?

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Bernstein Private Wealth Management Launches Bernstein Philanthropic Impact Fund

NonProfit PRO

Bernstein Private Wealth Management announced the introduction of a private label donor-advised fund (DAF) program, the Bernstein Philanthropic Impact Fund. The DAF program will be administered by National Philanthropic Trust.

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Joy has its benefits

Charity Village

People on the verge of retiring or recently retired often express a desire in the next chapter of their lives to find the things that bring them joy. Turns out, they’re on the right track. There are good reasons to let more joy into our lives but seeking joy itself might not be the way […] The post Joy has its benefits 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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Technologies Every Nonprofit Should Try (Even if They Seem Scary)

NonProfit PRO

Your nonprofit probably has multiple core technologies in place that are important in helping you run your organization. But there are other technologies that you might be missing out on that have the potential to help your staff be more productive and find innovative ways to reach (and exceed) your nonprofit’s goals.

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Pop the champagne: This year Candid’s grants data set turns 21!

Candid

Candid’s grants data set currently includes comprehensive information about over 30 million grants and other philanthropic transactions, such as pledges, in-kind gifts, program-related investments, etc. This data powers tools like Candid’s Foundation Directory , allowing users to see who’s giving what, where, and to whom. Much like a developing human, our data collections have gotten bigger over time (see chart below), undergone developmental changes, and experienced the associated growing pains

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4 Tips for Better ChatGPT Prompts

Tech Soup

ChatGPT is a powerful tool, and one of the most important ways to make the most of it is to learn how to create the right prompts. This enables you to get the results you want from the model. Here, find four tips that can help you to get more comprehensive, helpful results from ChatGPT.

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Congratulations to Canada’s 2023 Best Diversity Employers

Charity Village

Canada’s Top 100 has released their picks for the top diversity employers in Canada. CharityVillage congratulates CAMH / Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, and the other not-for-profits included on this year’s list. Applications for the 2024 competition will be available in early 2023. For further details about the selection process […] The post Congratulations to Canada’s 2023 Best Diversity Employers appeared first on CharityVillage.

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How To Use The Flexible Method During A Business Crisis

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“Disasters and crises are inevitable, but businesses do not have to face them unprepared,” explains James Burstall , author of the new book, The Flexible Method: Prepare To Prosper In The Next Global Crisis. Whether the crisis be global or not, this book offers a practical guide for business leaders on how to navigate a crisis and then emerge in better shape than prior to the crisis.

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Applications are now open for the CN Stronger Communities Fund

Charity Village

Canadian National Railway is now accepting applications for the CN Stronger Communities Fund. Each year, CN contributes millions of dollars to the following five community investment focus areas: Health and Safety Environmental Sustainability Diversity and Inclusion Innovation Civic Engagement CN provides funding for event sponsorships, donations toward community projects and initiatives, and annual memberships.

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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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You’re a fundraiser. Now what?

DonorPerfect

When I was a fundraiser, and especially when I was just starting out, it often felt like the big ideas and dreams that drove me to work in nonprofits were crowded out by the necessary minutiae of our day-to-day work. Are my packets for the board meeting all organized and complete? Did I get everyone’s Read More » The post You’re a fundraiser. Now what?

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122 million more people pushed into hunger due to multiple crises

Charity Village

According to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World Report, published by the United Nations, over 122 million more people are facing hunger in the world since 2019. The increase in food insecurity stems from the pandemic and repeated weather shocks, and ongoing conflicts, including the war in Ukraine. Due to […] The post 122 million more people pushed into hunger due to multiple crises appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Behold! The fundraising power of a little cultivation!

M+R

Read time: 5 minutes Most nonprofits, even the smallest ones, include supporter cultivation in their messaging mix — the occasional thank-you email, an annual impact report, maybe a robocall at year end. And most nonprofits, even the biggest ones, don’t know if any of it actually works. After asking a lot of questions and convening small roundtables of non-profits to explore cultivation messaging, we found that many groups are grounding their cultivation efforts in a little bit of data and a who

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The 2023 Youth Carnegie Peace Prize accepting submissions

Charity Village

The Carnegie Foundation – Peace Palace and Youth Peace Initiative have launched a video competition to collect best practices from young peacebuilders and to put the spotlight on them. The Youth Carnegie Peace Prize gives recognition to the work of young peacebuilders in (post-) conflict scenarios and aims to inspire and encourage others to start […] The post The 2023 Youth Carnegie Peace Prize accepting submissions 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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How to Choose an LMS: A Comprehensive Guide

Gyrus

Choosing the right LMS can be overwhelming. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of how to choose an LMS for your organization.

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Apply now to the Climate Change Adaptation Program

Charity Village

National Resources Canada‘s Climate Change Adaptation Program assists to position Canada’s regions and sectors to adapt to climate change. Organizations are invited to submit proposals for cost-shared projects that will make important contributions to advancing climate change adaptation in Canada. The Program aims to: Support decision-makers in identifying and implementing adaptation actions; Enhance adaptation knowledge […] The post Apply now to the Climate Change Adaptation P

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The Role of the Corporate Relations and Sponsorship Chair

Greater Giving

Among the key players in the event committee, the Corporate Relations and Sponsorship Chair plays a pivotal role in securing sponsorship and fostering partnerships with corporations. Organizing a successful nonprofit event requires meticulous planning, strong relationships, and the support of generous sponsors. In this article, we will delve into the responsibilities of the Corporate Relations and Sponsorship Chair.

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Persons with disabilities earn less on average than persons without disabilities

Charity Village

Statistics Canada conducted the Canadian Income Survey, which revealed that persons with disabilities earn less on average than persons without disabilities. Persons with disabilities aged 16 years and older have an average annual income of $11,500 less than persons without disabilities, representing a 21.4% pay gap. The gap is caused by the barriers to accessibility, […] The post Persons with disabilities earn less on average than persons without disabilities appeared first on CharityVill

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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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Developing a Nonprofit Communications Plan to Engage Constituents

Neon CRM

Nonprofit communications plans are far more complex today than they ever were in the past. With the ever-evolving landscape of digital platforms and audience expectations, it’s crucial to develop a strategic approach that keeps up with the pace. With a well-crafted, tech-driven communications plan, you can reach your audience, engage them, and achieve your goals.