NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The allure of technology and automation can be enticing, but the importance of being “high touch” rather than “high tech” in nonprofit communications and donor relations should not be underestimated. Here are some reasons nonprofits should embrace the “high touch” approach, and some examples of how to carry it out.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The pandemic was a wormhole. It hurtled us into the future with no time to prepare for that demanding new reality. I am still evaluating the lessons learned. One message that rings loud and clear is the importance of connections. Isolation taught us the value of the relationships and the technology that sustained our communities. I’ve told these stories before, but I’m referring to them again because they highlight advice that can help associations find stability when chaos threatens.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With recent interest in AI, Nathan Chappell of Fundraising.AI has developed 10 best practices for fundraising with artificial intelligence, which were released in July. Here's more about the implications of the framework for nonprofits and the future of Fundraising.AI.

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DonorPerfect

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Year-end giving campaigns hold a special place in the hearts of nonprofits and donors alike. At their core, these campaigns are intimately tied to the holiday season, evoking feelings of generosity, gratitude, and goodwill. Positioned as the unofficial kickoff to the year-end giving season, Giving Tuesday falls on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the United Read More » The post Maximizing your end-of-year fundraising: A four-phase strategy appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundra

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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

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If your nonprofit is struggling to get fans to stop scrolling, you may need to adjust your strategy. If you want to consistently engage your supporters as well as prospective donors, you need to plan, diversify and be consistent. Learn how to master storytelling, create engaging content, and grow your list of supporters with this helpful guide!

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Nonprofit AF

OCTOBER 9, 2023

[Image description: A golden mask, the kind that might be used at a masquerade party. Image by Julio Rionaldo on Unsplash] Hi everyone.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Artificial intelligences (the plural is intentional) are clearly having a moment. I wouldn’t be surprised if TIME magazine’s “Person of the Year” for 2023 ends up being ChatGPT. But the very popularity of the moment makes it harder to separate what turns out to be a critically important signal from all the noise. The hype is problematic, but the revolution is real.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Are you stuck in chronic performance? You are if you: Are always racing to check tasks off a list. Spending most of your time trying to minimize mistakes. Suppressing your uncertainties, impressions, or questions to try to appear like you always know what you’re doing. Being stuck in chronic performance can have a devastating impact on your skills, confidence, job, and personal life.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We all want to know whether our work makes a difference. Among grantmakers, there tends to be a lot of focus on impact and outcomes, as well as metrics to measure impact. Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned. But is this the right question? Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Developing a case for support is vital for every nonprofit that wants to create fundraising appeals that resonate with donors and bring results. This purposeful process of gathering ideas, evidence, arguments and advice from your donors will help you to establish your importance in serving your community and compelling reasons for donors to give to your organization.

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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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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Listen to the full audio recording Charlotte Rescue Mission utilizes VolunteerHub to enhance volunteer management. We had a chance to interview Donnie Shell Jr., Director of Community Engagement for Charlotte Rescue Mission, to learn more about the organization’s initiatives, and their utilization of our software. Can you tell me more about Charlotte Rescue Mission and your role within the organization?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Michelle P. King’s new book, How Work Works , is composed of ten years of her research examining corporate culture, which includes a review of more than three thousand academic journal articles, seventy-two original interviews with executives from two different organizations (in England and Australia), two surveys with over three thousand participants and much more.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

While your individual donors fund most of your donations, it’s best to also look for other sources of revenue. Cause marketing is a great way to build a relationship with a business to make your fundraising more sustainable. A cause marketing campaign benefits both you and the business you work with while developing connections with your community. What is cause marketing?

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Virtual classrooms are revolutionizing education. This guide walks you through virtual classrooms' advantages, challenges, and tips for setting them up.

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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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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Here’s a common question that many small and growing nonprofits ask: How do you get your Board to raise money, especially during the holidays? Sometimes it sounds more like this: “What does it take to get my Board to sell tickets or just show up at our holiday event?” “ How do I get my Board to share my Giving Tuesday posts on social media?” “ I wish they’d do ANYTHING to help!

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 9, 2023

When you think about your nonprofit’s digital communication strategy , what comes to mind? You probably consider your social media presence, email marketing efforts, and maybe even text messaging. However, the core of this strategy is your organization’s website. According to Loop , “A beautiful and well-crafted nonprofit website will draw your audience in, instill a sense of trust, and compel people to take action.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The stark reality is that when soliciting major gifts , we typically don’t hear an immediate favorable response. Sometimes, we are categorically turned down, but on numerous occasions there are questions, comments and other concerns that prospecive donors convey. The bottom line: They need more time to reach a decision. This is perfectly natural. The challenge for nonprofit leaders is to place realistic boundaries on this request.

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