Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Her more than 30 years in the nonprofit sector have made her passionate about educating nonprofits on the role of compliance as both a best practice and an industry differentiator. Disclosures usually inform donors where donors can obtain information about the nonprofit. By Sharon Cody, J.D.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Your donors (and prospective donors) will care about that mission. The best way to stay a viable, growing organization is to have donors who deeply care about and are committed to your non-profit. Guess what? If they don’t, then it’s your job to show them why that mission is so important. Your mission matters.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Often, it means explaining to your boss, or to a referring board member, that no, you were not able to secure a donation, and no, the donor does not want to think about it… they outright declined. In that case, it usually means that one of your assumptions about the donor are incorrect. That being said, “no’s” happen.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

In my mind, the optimal time-frame for your year-end fundraising strategy is about 6 weeks – you spend the final two weeks in November laying the groundwork (building on the cultivation work you did all year) and then make your asks during the month of December. Choosing Your Time-Frame. You can do this in any number of ways.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Now, like most non-profits, I know about stewarding donors. They will start to hear from friends and acquaintances, and they will feel like you truly care about their support. Want to learn more about how to steward your donors? What is Stewarding? .” Read The Non-Profit Fundraising Formula.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The wonderful thing about fundraising event sponsorships is that not only do companies receive tax benefits (as their sponsorship fee is considered a donation), but they also receive exposure through presence at the event. To help offset these costs, you may want to consider soliciting event sponsors. Photo credit: Wollombi.

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Nucleus

DECEMBER 11, 2020

We really were flying kind of blind when we think about it now, and I hope this helps others at associations in similar situations”. The challenge that drove us to look for a data analytics system was that, simply stated, we didn’t really know enough about our data. They were anecdotally driven.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Learn about seven key responsibilities nonprofit boards must fulfill for successful governance. Nonprofit boards have legal and ethical duties to fulfill — do you know what they are?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 8, 2020

When you implement donor research in your fundraising strategy, you’ll learn more about your existing donors and spot potential major giving opportunities. But what if you could find out more about potential supporters before they even donate to your nonprofit for the first time? About the Author. Guest Post by: Adam Weinger.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Still, it makes me cringe when I’m talking with a non-profit about some fundraising difficulties they are having, or some new program they want to launch, and everyone agrees, “We’ll just hold a fundraising event!” Heck, I’ve even written a handbook on a certain kind of fundraising event.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Contact us if you’re curious about your site’s status and we’d be happy to take a look. It’s also important to ensure your website is running on a currently supported version of PHP [link]. It should be on PHP version 7.3 or higher at this point. The post WordPress 5.6 is Coming: PHP 8 is Already Here appeared first on Byte Technology.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Let’s talk about a couple of key fundraising principles that we’ll need to remember for this process: Don’t Ask Too Often. This calendar, of course, will change from year to year as your non-profit learns what works, what doesn’t, and what needs to be tweaked. Determining Your Tactical Calendar.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Are you focused on a large crowd of friends who don’t know much about your cause or a smaller group of familiar supporters and likely donors? Perhaps your organization may be hoping to raise money at the charity event, but the main function of the event is to gain publicity, or reach out to a new network.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2021. With 2021 fast approaching, it's time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Educate supporters about the basics of Facebook fundraising. Collect data about year-end Facebook fundraising. Educate supporters about the basics of Facebook fundraising. What personal information is available to the nonprofit about donors or users that start fundraisers? Does Facebook keep a portion of my donation?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 18, 2020

In Part I of this article , we talked about the importance of your non-profit case for support (also called a “case statement”). That being said, don’t worry about going even longer. We also looked at which non-profits need written case statements and how they are used. How Long Should Your Case Statement Be?

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 7, 2020

It occurred to me that as an association professional, you might like to know more about Susan and how she views the association industry and the future of Nimble AMS. Will you share some more specifics about your professional background? Q: We’re really excited about the experience you bring to Nimble AMS. A: Of course!

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

But it might be time to alter your thinking about membership. Fitness industry leaders have recognized this trend and transformed the way they think about and offer gym memberships. The very structure of associations lends itself to embracing these trends and transforming the way you think about membership now and in the future.

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Twenty Hats

DECEMBER 15, 2020

When that occurred, the volunteers would call the office, upset about the turn of events and fearing the worst for the children. I think about one of my clients, a volunteer administrator who knew her department needed a volunteer engagement strategic plan. This supervisor’s response was always the same. Just let things play out.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Instead of sitting down to read a book, blog, or news article, users can tune in and listen to their favorite hosts talk about recent trends, tidbits, and other interesting anecdotes. . This growth is most likely because podcasts offer listeners an alternative way to access and engage with other event professionals and industry experts. .

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2020

A recent Community Brands study about the association industry indicates that a majority of members in the study have been engaging virtually and expect to continue. If you read this blog, you’ve probably learned about the importance of personalization and artificial intelligence (AI) for associations. And it’s what members expect.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The great thing about auto-renewal is that?members Members don’t have to worry about forgetting to pay their dues or requesting a check with auto-renew. Learn more about how Nimble AMS can help you boost revenue in 2021 with modern e-commerce experiences. Membership dues are automatically charged to the member’s credit card.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2020

This is about being self-aware and having positive emotions and the ability to be resilient, catching yourself when you have a counterproductive thought. This also includes seeking feedback from others about how you act and trying to be more reflective. This is about authenticity. Are you being honest about yourself?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Liz Wiseman 's book, Rookie Smarts , is all about living and working perpetually on a learning curve. She contends that we do our best work when we are new to something. And, she teaches us how to reclaim and cultivate the curious, flexible and youthful mindset called "rookie smarts."

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Let’s talk about some common mistakes that might be holding you back. The brainstorming process is all about throwing any and all ideas out, and then narrowing it down to the ones with merit. Don’t get tunnel vision and only think about the money. Humans mess up, people get busy, and some things just fall through.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2020

What are you passionate about? Finding out what people are passionate about and why is a great window into someone's personality.) What are you telling your family/spouse about our company? Here are a few questions to pose to potential new hires (from the book, Advisory Leadership : What motivates you?

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Time to do something about it! Legacy giving programs often never get off the ground because people think talking about death is creepy. Just possibly they may wish part of their legacy to be supporting the causes they cared about during their lifetime. People are wondering: What will their legacy be?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2020

are: Your best self is not about perfection (an impossible and, therefore, futile goal). It is about becoming consistently disciplined and focused, making sure you challenge yourself to truly be your best self—instead of becoming complacent, convinced that you have arrived. Jansen Kraemer, Jr. ,

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Artificial intelligence can also predict donors who are about to lapse and need re-engagement. It learns continuously and is able to generate insights about what resonates with and motivates donors. It cross-references words with its database of more than one million tagged and scored words, phrases, and images in 25 languages.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2021. With 2021 fast approaching, it's time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 22, 2020

It’s important to think about what has changed this year, for better or worse, in order to move forward. In this conversation, Steven has some great advice for anyone who might be afraid to ask for help. Organizations will continue to feel the impact of the pandemic over the next few years. See the video below for more!

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

If you want to have a buy-in, then guests won’t have to worry about any additional fundraisers. If you are worried about being politically correct, then it is always safe to go with a winter theme and encourage participants to share their holiday traditions. . You can decide how you want to host the event.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Your legacy is always about the lives we touch and the people we influence. In less than 100-pages and something you can read in about a couple hours tops, you'll finish the book and have identified your Life Word that will bring more clarity, confidence and courage to your 2017.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Mazarine is also passionate about the well-being of nonprofit workers. She talks about the importance of advocating for your employees. She gives helpful advice on how to talk to donors about this, as well as some good resources you’ll want to check out. . You can see this great conversation in the video below!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best new leadership book of 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. That reinvention led him to that 1973 hospital security director job.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Instead of sitting down to read a book, blog, or news article, users can tune in and listen to their favorite hosts talk about recent trends, tidbits, and other interesting anecdotes. . This growth is most likely because podcasts offer listeners an alternative way to access and engage with other event professionals and industry experts. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Do research with employees to understand their desires and concerns about the future of work, where they would work best, and why. We’re learning more about how employee wants are very diverse. A is about being aware of yourself and others. H is about spreading hope. C represents connecting with compassion.

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