NonProfit PRO

JUNE 12, 2023

Direct mail is effective, but your efforts could fall flat with one misstep. Here are four potential direct mail pitfalls to avoid in your next direct mail campaign.

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Candid

JUNE 12, 2023

In mid-May 2023, shouts of joy could be heard in the Candid offices. Passersby might have assumed a favorite sports team just won a game. Or maybe there was a landing on Mars. But no, we were just celebrating the release of new 990s. For those unfamiliar with the world of 990s : U.S. tax-exempt organizations are requested to file Forms 990 with the IRS annually, sharing information about their organization’s size, location, revenue, grantmaking, etc.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 12, 2023

As leaders, we know being patient and understanding with team members helps improve morale and overall team effectiveness. But it's equally essential for leaders to give themselves the same kindness and understanding.

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The Sponsorship Collective

JUNE 12, 2023

Anissa Cooke’s Road to Success Recently, we looked at Chris Norwood’s journey to sponsorship as the marketing director for an Arizona music festival. Today, we’re diving into a completely different field, synthetic biotech, and how Anissa Cooke, the Director of Operations at SynBioBeta, utilized sponsorship to grow her company’s event. Anissa’s company hosts a synthetic […] The post How Anissa Cooke Left Old Sponsorship Mistakes Behind and Rose to New Heights with Her Synthetic Biotech E

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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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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 12, 2023

GiveCampus has acquired Community Funded, a provider of crowdfunding technology. The combination of these two mission-driven companies will expand the reach and power of social fundraising to even more schools.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 12, 2023

Create a donor experience that strengthens supporter relationships. According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the average donor retention rate in the U.S. is around 45 percent. As nonprofits work on strengthening donor relationships to improve retention, there has been an increased focus on the donor experience. While there are many facets to the donor experience, a simple yet impactful way to enhance this is by giving them access to their own personalized portal.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 12, 2023

LinkedIn is a professional network that people use every day to build relationships and connect to opportunity. It has an active user base of over 930 million members, but many nonprofits do not use it to its fullest potential. In this post, we’ll share some ways that nonprofit organizations can use LinkedIn to support fundraising efforts, network, and build a brand.

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CauseVox

JUNE 12, 2023

It’s time for another Donation Page Throwdown and Live Critique. Bring your best donation forms, pages, and landing pages to be assessed in a live critique where our experts will provide personalized recommendations for improvement. We’ll revolutionize your digital fundraising approach. Discover how to transform your donation page into a powerful tool that captures your donors’ attention and maximizes donations effortlessly.

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Nonprofit AF

JUNE 12, 2023

[Image description: The silhouette of an adult and a child, holding hands, walking toward the horizon, during sunrise or sunset.

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CauseVox

JUNE 12, 2023

Work smarter not harder implementing your email and digital advertising campaigns. Whether you’re a seasoned marketer or just starting out, this webinar is for you. You’ll learn everything you need to know to get started with AI and take your digital marketing to the next level. Unveil the untapped potential of AI integration in marketing and unlock unprecedented growth for your nonprofit.

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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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Blue Avocado

JUNE 12, 2023

A tale of transformation and innovative thinking from Motley Zoo Animal Rescue, which shares the lessons they’ve learned and how they overcame obstacles to create a sustainable, community-focused animal rescue system. The post We may be a Motley Crew, but We’ll Adapt to You: 8 Tenets of Holistic Community Engagement for Nonprofits appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 12, 2023

The TechSoup catalog is growing, and we are always on the lookout for new partners to offer great technology to our nonprofit members. As the fiscal year draws to a close for some, we're gathering a few of our favorite new members of the catalog. From marketing materials, to immersive events, to hardware and security, take a moment to get to know some of the great products that have joined TechSoup over the past year.

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The Sponsorship Collective

JUNE 12, 2023

Recessions are one of those words that no one ever wants to hear. It seems like just yesterday that we overcame the 2008 recession, and now here we are, possibly plummeting toward another. You might worry what this means for your sponsorship prospects, and if they’re willing to continue working together. Can you recession-proof your […] The post How to Recession-Proof Your Sponsorship Opportunity appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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Gyrus

JUNE 12, 2023

Equip your team with the knowledge and resources required for successful onboarding with this step-by-step guide to new employee orientation.

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Advertiser: Digital Ocean

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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.orgSource

JUNE 12, 2023

“Set and forget” is a busy professional’s best friend. Automations like scheduled social promotions, email campaigns, and critical calendar reminders are digital conveniences that free space for more important assignments. If only we could take that casual approach to technology in general. Unfortunately, the head-spinning pace of innovations means that state-of-the-art becomes obsolete in a New York minute.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 12, 2023

How Project Access Northwest’s used Video Storytelling to Create Impactful Communication with Supporters In the world of nonprofits, effective communication with supporters is crucial for success. Organizations need to express gratitude, share accomplishments, and generate excitement for upcoming initiatives. Project Access Northwest, a non-profit 501(c)3 dedicated to enhancing access to specialty health care for low-income and uninsured patients, found a powerful solution to engage their

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Qgiv

JUNE 12, 2023

Writing nonprofit mission and vision statements can be an exciting (and often anxiety-causing) exercise! When done well, these statements breathe the essence of your organization into language that can reach diverse audiences. When done poorly, they can become sources of confusion for both internal and external audiences. In the nonprofit world we are passionate about the work of our organizations, and we have an in-depth knowledge of that work.

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