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How to Successfully Forecast the Future for Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits often feel under-resourced and spend their days rushing from one activity to the next, frequently operating in firefighter mode. While we can’t give you more time in a day, we can provide some guidelines to help ensure your organization is staying relevant for the people and communities you serve.

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Getting event sponsors? Consider these five steps

Big Duck

Get insights on how event sponsorships can transform nonprofits, provide vital funding and generate revenue streams.

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1 in 4 U.S. Adults Identifies as a Social Donor as Loyalty Trends Upward

NonProfit PRO

A new OneCause research study found that social donor loyalty continues to trend upward as nonprofits regain momentum and re-establish fundraising equilibrium.

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Free film screening of No Visible Trauma

Charity Village

Story Money Impact is presenting a free screening of the film No Visible Trauma on Saturday, July 8th at 7:00 pm at the Hot Docs Cinema in Toronto. A searing investigation of the deeply troubled Calgary Police Service, which shot and killed more people than the New York or Chicago police departments in 2018, the […] The post Free film screening of No Visible Trauma 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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12 Ways for Service Clubs to Recruit and Retain Members

NonProfit PRO

A service club or organization is a voluntary nonprofit organization where members meet regularly to perform charitable works. Here are 12 ways service clubs can recruit and retain members.

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New legal platform for nonprofits in BC

Charity Village

PLEO announced the launch of LawForNonProfits.ca a new legal platform for nonprofits in British Columbia. Law For Non-Profits is an expansion of the organization’s legacy project, the Legal Self-Assessment and Learning Tool (LSALT). Over the past few years, PLEO worked extensively on the LSALT, and in 2022, began working intensively with the Justice Education Society (JES) […] The post New legal platform for nonprofits in BC appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Capital Project Grants applications now open in British Columbia

Charity Village

The Government of British Columbia announced applications are now open for the Capital Project Grants program. The grants provide $5 million annually to not-for-profit organizations throughout B.C., to support the completion of inclusive, accessible capital projects that meet community-identified needs and priorities. Application Deadline: August 3, 2023.

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Your go-to guide for donor segmentation

NonProfit PRO

Donor segmentation enhances your visibility into your support network, giving you an understanding of people’s motivations and behaviors.

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Business Strategy Internship Program applications are now open

Charity Village

Mitacs, in partnership with Canadian academic institutions, launched the application period for the Business Strategy Internship program. The program provides $10,000 or $15,000 per intern to allow them to undertake a four-month internship project with a partner organization in Canada. About the Program: Interns will work with their academic supervisor to co-design a project with […] The post Business Strategy Internship Program applications are now open appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Personalizing Donor Communication for Small Nonprofits

Get Fully Funded

The generosity of donors is crucial to your nonprofit organization’s success, which means that you should strategically plan your communications with them. Part of creating great donor communications is personalizing each message to its recipient, making them more engaging. This article will cover the following strategies for donor communications for small nonprofits: Tailor communications to donor preferences.

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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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Call for nominations for new Diversity & Equity in Research Award

Charity Village

The Health Research Foundation of Innovative Medicines Canada announced that nominations are now open for the 2023 Diversity and Equity in Research Award. The award recognizes exceptional individuals who have dedicated their work/research to advancing equitable participation in health research and access to healthcare in Canada, with the goal of improving the overall well-being of […] The post Call for nominations for new Diversity & Equity in Research Award appeared first on CharityV

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Pledges vs. Donations: Understanding the Difference

Pamela Grow

Organizations that rely on donations to continue serving their communities or participants, whether they are nonprofits, schools, or sports teams, must focus on providing high-quality donor experiences. When you deliver an experience that makes donors feel good about contributing to your cause, you could see a significant increase in retention rates.

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Nominate a dedicated changemaker for a Giving Hearts Award

Charity Village

The AFP Greater Vancouver Chapter announced nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 Giving Hearts Awards. Nominate an incredible changemaker, family, or organization that generously devotes their time, leadership, or financial support to benefit communities. Deadline for submissions: Friday July 7th, 2023. All applications must include: The completed online nomination form for the applicable category.

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Donor Prospect Research: 4 Frequently Asked Questions

Nonprofits Source

There are thousands of ways to fundraise for your nonprofit, from online campaigns to events and membership programs. But one of the most important forms of fundraising is seeking out major gifts. Whether your organization is new to the nonprofit scene or you’ve been fundraising for decades, you know the importance of securing major gifts for your cause.

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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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Participate in the 2023 state of the sector in Ontario survey

Charity Village

The Ontario Nonprofit Network launched a survey to capture the realities of Ontario’s nonprofit sector in 2023. Nonprofit organizations, staff, volunteers, and communities as a whole are being drastically impacted by the current social, economic, and political shifts. In collecting this data, ONN aims to develop a story that can be leveraged to effect change […] The post Participate in the 2023 state of the sector in Ontario survey appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Everything You Need to Know About Refunds and Credits in Fonteva’s 23 Winter Release

fusionSpan

Hello Fonteva Users! Fonteva’s 23 Winter release is right around the corner! Our team here at fusionSpan took part in the Bug Bash! We’ve poured through all the documentation and we’re bringing you our favorite features from this upcoming release. As always, our team is here to support your organization with not only details on the upcoming release, but also our Managed Services team is here to help support you when you’re ready for your organization to upgrade to the newest Fonteva releas

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Donor Stewardship: Motivate Donors to Stay & Support

Donorbox

What is the #1 most important resource for nonprofits? Donors, of course! Without donors, your organization wouldn’t be able to do the important, mission-driven work that it does. That’s why it’s surprising that some nonprofits still don’t have a solid donor stewardship plan or use donor management software to develop long-lasting relationships with donors.

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7 red flags for funders in your grant proposal

Candid

Grant proposals take a lot of work. And nobody wants to see their proposal get discarded by a funder for something that could have been easily fixed. So, we asked you on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook: What red flags do funders look out for when reading a grant proposal? Here they are in this crowdsourced list of grant writing red flags. Did we miss a red flag?

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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.