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Fidelity Charitable Donors Recommend a Record $11.8B in Grants During 2023

NonProfit PRO

Fidelity Charitable distributed $11.8 billion in donor-recommended grants in 2023, more than four times what was distributed 10 years ago.

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Spring forward into innovation with the Nimble AMS Spring ‘24 release

Nimble AMS

Are you ready to spring your entire association forward with exciting innovation? The Nimble AMS Spring ‘24 product r elease is here to deliver ! Our Nimble AMS team is always working to offer the latest updates to enhance your organization and meet your association-specific needs. Leverage the Nimble AMS Spring ‘24 release to i mprove your staff and member experience , putting you on track to exceed your goals.

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Overcoming Donor Hesitancy: Strategies to Keep Donors Engaged and Giving Amidst Challenges

NonProfit PRO

Donor hesitancy remains a constant threat to nonprofits. Here are some challenges associated with hesitancy, and tips to overcome them.

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Engaging Association Members in Advocacy Initiatives: 3 Tips

Wild Apricot

Advocacy initiatives have the power to engage members and enact positive change. Learn how to encourage your association’s members to participate in advocacy.

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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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Managing the Transition from a Working Board to a Governance Board

NonProfit PRO

Here are five reasons an organization may transition its board from a working board to a governance board, and how to protect board members.

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What is artificial intelligence and how can it help fundraisers?

Charity Village

This article is an excerpt from the CharityVillage x Keela webinar, The AI Advantage: How Nonprofits Can Rise to the Top Using AI. View the full video recording here, or scroll to the end of the article to watch the video. Artificial intelligence, or AI as we commonly know it, is the ability for a […] The post What is artificial intelligence and how can it help fundraisers?

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Have grantmaker salaries kept up with inflation?  

Candid

As the consumer price index rose 9.1% year-over-year in June 2022—the highest rate in over 40 years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics—we asked foundations how inflation would affect their operations. In Candid’s 2023 Giving Forecast Survey, 21% of respondents said inflation affected their grantmaking decisions in 2022, and 29% expected it to affect their grantmaking in 2023.

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Classy Launches Its Next-Generation Platform, Classy Studio

NonProfit PRO

Classy announced Classy Studio, which was built for connection, designed for creativity, and engineered for giving.

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Prospecting for Sponsorships: 5 Strategies to Maximize Your Success

The Sponsorship Collective

One of the first sponsorship topics I discuss with clients of The Sponsorship Collective is prospecting. Many don’t understand what prospecting is, and others have no idea how to do it properly.

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Will artificial intelligence take my job? An interview with Jason Shim from the Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience

Charity Village

In our November 2023 CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, we examined how artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm – with the nonprofit sector being no exception. As part of our discussions, we interviewed Jason Shim, Chief Digital Officer of the Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience. In our interview, Jason addressed a question increasingly […] The post Will artificial intelligence take my job?

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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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Seven Ways To Be A Collaborative Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Edward M. Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. Marshall says that there are seven different, important roles and responsibilities of collaborative leaders when leading teams , and those leaders should select the appropriate style to meet the team's needs.

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Giving Day Checklist: Everything You Need to Run Your Giving Day from Start to Finish

CauseVox

Hosting your own Giving Day is a powerful way to amplify your mission. At CauseVox, we understand that orchestrating a successful Giving Day can be an exciting but daunting endeavor. That’s why we’ve crafted the ultimate Giving Day Checklist – your go-to resource for turning generosity into tangible results. Why Have a Giving Day? Giving days are not just about fundraising; they’re about community, connection, and creating lasting change.

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The Future of Spatial Computing: Exploring the Potential of Apple’s Vision Pro

Forum One

Apple launched its first headset on Friday, the Vision Pro, heralding what the company calls “the era of spatial computing.” The new product seeks to seamlessly blend digital content with your physical space, offering both Virtual and Augmented Reality capabilities. Forum One picked up the device for our experts to explore whether mission-driven organizations need to pay attention to it or if it’s “a Neanderthal, an evolutionary dead end,” as NYU Marketing professor

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The Festival Sponsorship Trap: Are You Guilty of These Mistakes? 

The Sponsorship Collective

Before you dive in, if you are interested in festival sponsorship, check out these titles in our “sponsorship for festivals” series: Resource Page for Festival and Event Sponsorship Sponsorship for Festivals: What You Need to Know For Your Event to Be a Hit Building Long Term Relationships with Festival Sponsors The Benefits of Festival Sponsorship: […]

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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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You CAN write a great thank you

Hands on Fundraising

Does writing a thank you letter make you feel sort of squeamish? Do you put it off, because… all those feelings? Or maybe just because you don’t know where to start? I got you. Read on… Your opening paragraph As you would with any letter, keep the first paragraph short. And make it all about […] The post You CAN write a great thank you appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Navigating the Nonprofit Marketing Funnel: Tips for Building a Healthy Path to Success

Elevation

Introduction Marketing for nonprofits is more crucial than ever, as these organizations work tirelessly to achieve their missions and create positive social change. Just like their for-profit counterparts, nonprofits can benefit immensely from understanding and optimizing the marketing funnel. In this blog, we will delve into the concept of the nonprofit marketing funnel and provide you with valuable tips on how to create a healthy and effective marketing pathway.

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Mastering Modern Grant Writing for Nonprofit Success

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Mastering Modern Grant Writing for Nonprofit Success In the dynamic landscape of nonprofit funding, grants continue to play a pivotal role, with billions of dollars allocated annually to support various causes and projects. The art of grant writing, therefore, remains a critical skill for nonprofit professionals, serving as a bridge to these essential resources.

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MISSION CRM and Double the Donation Partner for 360MatchPro Integration in Donation Page Flow

Double the Donation

MISSION CRM and Double the Donation are proud to announce a new integration between MISSION CRM donation forms and 360MatchPro by Double the Donation. The collaboration will help nonprofit organizations to boost their fundraising revenue through corporate matching gifts automation.

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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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Decoding the Art and Science of e-Learning Content Creation

Gyrus

Dive into the art and science of effective e-learning content creation. Discover proven strategies for creating engaging, informative e-learning content that resonates with learners and drives results.

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How Lessons Learned From Fighting Food Insecurity Can Help Your Nonprofit

Blue Avocado

Six best practices for small ways your nonprofit can lead great change. When I began a food drive for folks who had been affected by the pandemic, I did not think it would lead me to a career change, a 501(c)(3), and a lot of incredible lessons and knowledge. Growing out of a single event, Nourish LA now provides a free bag of groceries to any person who shows up at our weekly distribution sites.

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How To Use ChatGPT + Meta’s Ad Library for Ad Insights & Ideas

Whole Whale

Did you know that Meta has a public database of currently running and archived Meta ads? Using AI, you can identify top-performing content and trends to apply to generating new Meta ads. Here’s a step-by-step on how to do that. This demonstration uses OpenAI’s paid GPT-4 model. The free GPT 3.5 model does not allow file upload and limits messages to 4096 tokens (roughly 4096 words) inclusive of both input and output.

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Funders: Do a better job of protecting and supporting leaders and organizations who take risks in standing up for justice

Nonprofit AF

[Image description: People marching on the streets, the ones in front holding Palestine flags and a large sign that says “STOP GENOCIDE, FREE PALESTINE.

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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!