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How to Raise Funds for a Project: Tips and Tools

Donorbox

Raising funds for projects is often required when specific needs arise for your organization. These projects may include a new program, updates to your current building, or even the purchase of a new location or facility. In this article, we share effective tips and ideas on how to raise funds for a project. We’ll also […] The post How to Raise Funds for a Project: Tips and Tools appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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4 Financial Metrics to Increase Transparency for Your Nonprofit

sgEngage

Every day, you and your donors are inundated with thousands of pieces of news and bits of information. It can be tricky to figure out what’s real and who you can trust. As leaders in the nonprofit and social impact space, it’s so important for you to project a clear sense of trust into the world. You want your donors to trust your work, your impact, your stewardship of resources, and your connection to the community, and stand out in a sea of information.

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How to Start Strong in 2024: Nonprofit Resources and Tips

Donorbox

Ready to tackle 2024 – and beyond? Starting strong in the new year is sometimes easier said than done. Without a solid plan in place and great resources to support you, it can be tricky to take advantage of that new-year momentum. Don’t worry – we have you covered! In this article, we’ll share seven […] The post How to Start Strong in 2024: Nonprofit Resources and Tips appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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How To Become A Conversational Superstar

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Each year, I select my pick for the best new leadership book released that year. As published earlier on my blog, my pick for 2023, was When Everyone Leads. Some years, among the many books about leadership that I read, there is another book that is so good, it becomes my runner up for the best new leadership book of the year. That runner-up book for 2023 is, The Communication Code , by Jeremie Kubicek and Steven Cockram.

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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 Ultimate Guide to GivingTuesday

DonorDock

This Ultimate Guide to GivingTuesday is designed to empower your nonprofit this GivingTuesday We've packed this guide with insights and actionable strategies to help you succeed!

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How To Be An Activist Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“Our proposition is simple: to be a successful business leader in today’s world you are expected to deliver societal value alongside financial value. Not one at the expense of the other,” share Jon Miller and Lucy Parker , authors of the book, The Activist Leader. “And doing that takes a new mindset: the ability to think like an activist about the role your business plays in the world,” add the authors.

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Flipcause and Lockwell Join Forces to Empower Nonprofits with Advanced Cybersecurity

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Flipcause and Lockwell Join Forces to Empower Nonprofits with Advanced Cybersecurity Oakland, CA – Flipcause, a leading comprehensive fundraising platform dedicated to empowering small nonprofits, today announced a strategic partnership with Lockwell, a provider of advanced cybersecurity solutions for small businesses and nonprofits.

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Understanding and honoring donor intent

DonorDock

If you want to grow your donor retention and engagement rates, then your donors need to trust you. When you honor the intention of their gifts, you build stronger relationships and deepen their trust.

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How Donation Matching Can Benefit Your Nonprofit

DonorDock

We’ll walk you through the basics of donation matching and give you action items to begin your journey. Raise excitement among your donors and tap into corporate gifts funds that you may not have realized were available to you.

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Relationship Fundraising: why relationships are the key to success

DonorDock

Relationships are at the heart of successful fundraising. In recent years fundraising has changed from a simple transaction to a relationship-building process. By creating a strong bond with supporters, nonprofits aim to inspire a genuine passion for their cause, making it easier for donors to say yes when asked for support.

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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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Improving Nonprofit Events with Online Giving

DonorDock

I recently attended a nonprofit event and was very impressed by the online giving option and how it was presented at the event. I was so impressed I thought I would share the benefits of presenting simple, online giving options before and during your nonprofit’s in-person events.

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5 Important Emails to Send During a Crisis

DonorDock

Transparent, honest communication with donors is imperative during a time of crisis or financial uncertainty. Email marketing is one mechanism by which you can continue to communicate in a safe and efficient way. There are some tactical things to consider when communicating with donors. This post will focus on five scenarios in which your organization can use email marketing to effectively engage with your donors.

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Session Notes: Bulk Emails

DonorDock

Last week on our Tuesday call, we had a question posed to us about presenting a summary of the call. We're going to give it a shot here and see if it proves helpful! We're always happy to get you as much information in as many accessible ways as possible. Without further ado, here's our first go at the cliff-notes version of our Tuesday call.

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The Latest and Greatest in DonorDock

DonorDock

We have many channels in which we gather our customer feedback: one-on-one meetings, user group sessions, email, our support desk, and Feature UpVote. We want you to know we hear you and we are using some of that feedback RIGHT NOW to help us plan our next release of features!

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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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6 Simple Strategies for Retaining Donors

DonorDock

The need for retention is even more crucial during times of crisis, such as the Covid-19 pandemic we find ourselves in. This issue brings to light six simple strategies you can employ today to more effectively retain your donors.

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Session Notes: A DonorDock Review

DonorDock

This particular session instead focused on training in how to find helpful resources, access support, and submit your ideas. Lots of good DonorDock specific info in this one!

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Fundraising 101: The Ultimate Guide to Fundraising Basics for Beginners

DonorDock

Unlock the secrets of successful nonprofit fundraising with our comprehensive guide. Dive into the basics of Fundraising for Beginners and boost your success today!

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Nonprofit fund accounting 101

DonorDock

Learn about the basics of fund accounting and how it can help your organization easily track your donations while showing accountability and good stewardship.

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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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Nonprofit website best practices: A guide to success

DonorDock

Explore effective nonprofit website best practices to boost user experience, increase donations, and amplify your mission. Elevate your web presence today!

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Eventbrite + Zapier = DonorDock Magic

DonorDock

This is a two-part process to integrate Eventbrite and DonorDock via Zapier, which allows you to sync events and ticket purchases between the two programs.

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Donation Page Optimization: Best Practices for Nonprofit Fundraising

DonorDock

Increase online giving and improve user experience with tips for optimizing your nonprofit's donation page. Learn how to create compelling donation pages.

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Annual reports and donor contribution statements for your nonprofit

DonorDock

Consider annual reports, contribution statements and year end communications an opporunity for donor engagement; not just checklists for year end tasks.

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Donor Engagement Guide: 8 Key Steps to Better Retain and Engage Donors

Are your donors your biggest fans, or are you lacking donor loyalty? The truth is, your donors have expectations of what their relationship with your organization should look like. This ebook will help you learn how to live up to those expectations!

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Fundraising infrastructure: How to build a strong foundation

DonorDock

By creating a solid fundraising infrastructure, your nonprofit will have a base to build strategic fundraising plans that work to grow your donor base.

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Top 5 best CRMs for small nonprofits in 2023

DonorDock

Streamline donor management with a CRM designed for small nonprofits. Let's compare the top 5 CRMs, so your nonprofit makes the best choice for you!

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Corporate Matching Gifts 101

DonorDock

Hear from Matt Bitzegaio and Grace Green on the basics of corporate matching gifts. Learn how corporate philanthropy can help your nonprofit grow!

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Nonprofit marketing: digital strategies for success

DonorDock

Discover key digital strategies to elevate your nonprofit marketing efforts. Boost donor engagement and drive impact with our expert insights!

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Nonprofit Technology Adoption: Why It Matters and How to Be Successful

Organizations like yours are increasingly realizing that technology adoption is only as good as the technology you choose. Statistics from a 2014 NTEN study show that seriously investing resources in training for your staff corresponds to higher adoption and ultimately technology effectiveness. In this report, we’ll give you a high-level overview of how to get your organization in shape for technology adoption and best practices for facilitating this critical process.

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Starting a Nonprofit? Go from a Passion to a Plan!

DonorDock

Starting a nonprofit is great, but where do you start? Read our step-by-step guide to starting a nonprofit with resources you can utilize.

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Recruiting engaged and effective nonprofit board members

DonorDock

Learn the essential strategies and best practices to attract top-tier nonprofit board members who will drive your organization's success.

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Fundraising during a recession: 6 tips to help your nonprofit!

DonorDock

Discover 6 essential tips to successfully fundraise during a recession. Empower your nonprofit with proven strategies for lasting impact!

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Lesson 7: Templates for Receipts and Marketing

DonorDock

Now it is time to get to the next level – learn to manage your templates for receipts and marketing to brand things to your organization.

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Achieving Organizational Transformation: Pathways to Success

Association executives—and hopefully their boards—know that they are facing perilous times. Driven by the pace of cultural and technological change, they are experiencing major disruptions in the traditional business models that used to guide organizational growth strategies.orgSource offers a straightforward approach to navigating these changes and readying your organization for growth.