.orgSource

JANUARY 19, 2022

The Association 4.0 Podcast allows me to do something I love. I’m able to exchange ideas and opinions with the savviest leaders in the industry. Recently, Jacqualine Price Osafo, MBA, CAE, and I had a wide-ranging conversation about the need to shift and the impact of change. The adjustments we made to manage uncertain circumstances […]. The post The Big Shift—A Conversation About the Impact of Change appeared first on.orgSource.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 2, 2022

Cause awareness and giving days are powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising and social media awareness campaigns. In addition to the days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. January. 17: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service — #MLKDay. 28: Data Privacy Day — #DataPrivacyDay.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 3, 2022

Inevitably, new generations and ways of doing things are fundamentally changing how we view the idea of philanthropy. Corporations want to stay relevant for their image and the bottom line. As a result, they see how the wind's blowing and are exploring going beyond simply writing checks to nonprofits.

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Association TV

JANUARY 4, 2022

Planning ahead and buying in bulk are two things that meal planning and you, an association looking to maximize your content marketing strategy, have in common. Okay, so not everyone’s a suburban soccer parent buying a month’s worth of frozen veggies, chicken, and whatever cereal your child has decided to like this week (apparently Cap’n Crunch is always a good choice — I go for Rice Krispies like a boring adult).

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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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Association Analytics

JANUARY 18, 2022

The post Reducing Member Churn with Predictive Analytics appeared first on Association Analytics.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 12, 2022

It’s a new year and with a new year comes new year’s resolutions. Many of us resolve to tidy up our closets and garages. This past holiday season, I decided to declutter my digital life. Here’s what I ended up doing: Cleared my Email. I have unlimited storage in Gmail, which is a good thing and a bad thing. To be honest, I had a lot of unread emails, mostly promotional and social emails, but still.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 6, 2022

Even though nonprofit organizations aren’t required by law to publish annual reports, most nonprofit leaders recognize the value annual reports can provide. A well-written annual report will help you demonstrate your accomplishments to current and future donors, cultivate new partnerships, and recognize important people. Nonprofit managers working on annual reports most frequently ask these five questions.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 21, 2022

It feels challenging to plan at a time of so much uncertainty. We may all feel like burying our heads in the sand and waiting for someone to yell, “The pandemic is over!” But because of the shifts of the pandemic, many nonprofit organizations are creating strategic plans.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 14, 2022

A start-up is the most challenging and rewarding project for a marketing agency. With their business plan in hand, Flourish Medical + Wellness came knocking on our door (virtually). We were asked to design and develop a website and create a strategic marketing plan. They had a very clear vision, which is so helpful. They also had a few branding elements like a logo, color scheme, tagline, and business card.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 12, 2022

The post How to (Finally) Make Analytics a Priority appeared first on Association Analytics.

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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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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2022

It’s 2022 and it feels like 2021 again. We’ve got another COVID wave, more lockdowns, more virtual schooling, more work from home, canceled trips, and a country more polarized than ever. I can sense fatigue and hopelessness from my family and my staff. During these times, I turn once again to a great video from Jim Collins about what he calls The Stockdale Paradox.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 28, 2022

At WildApricot , we’ve worked with thousands of fundraising professionals over the years. Although they have different tips and tricks for success, there’s one thing they all have in common: they’ve added nonprofit fundraising software.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2022

Several years ago, when Steve Latham wanted to make a donation to his alma mater, a financial advisor recommended donating appreciated stock instead of cash. The concept was a win-win: By donating stock, Latham could realize a tax advantage , enabling him to make a larger donation and increase the benefit to the school. The only problem? The process to complete the transaction took several phone calls, paperwork, and more than a week to complete.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 24, 2022

Stop for a moment, and have a heart and behavior check. Are you really focused enough on the donor and what they need? Do you express gratitude at the level and frequency you need to?

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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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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 7, 2022

You’ve heard about artificial intelligence and predictive analytics, but do you know how they can help your association? . Here are six practical examples of how AI and predictive analytics technologies can help your organization work smarter and faster. I recently wrote about why 2022 is the year to get started with artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics for your association.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 20, 2022

The post How to Create Quick Wins with Analytics appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

If you are trying to fundraise without an annual fundraising plan, you are trying to bake a pie with a lot of ingredients but no recipe. Can you do it? Maybe. The contestants on The Great British Baking Show manage to get it right with impressive frequency. But… that either requires a good memory or a lot of guesswork. Do you really want to make fundraising so hard?

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2022

Reposted from the Candid Learning blog. In 2021, the social sector mastered the art of resilience. We saw countless organizations craft donation experiences that not only sustained a year-plus pandemic but set new standards for fundraising excellence. So what’s still ahead? Discover 5 fundraising trends the social sector should capitalize on in 2022.

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Advertiser: Syncrony

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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2022

Digital marketing and fundraising trends are constantly evolving and conferences provide an essential training opportunity for nonprofit professionals to learn from their peers and spark their creativity. In the era of COVID, in-person conferences have been halted and rescheduled or shifted to an entirely virtual experience, but in 2022 some conference organizers are moving forward with scheduling in-person events.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 28, 2022

As marketing's evolution accelerates, you need to keep up. At the 2022 ANA Nonprofit Federation Winter Conference, presented by Data Axle, you'll hear case studies and success stories from experts and industry leaders that offer you actionable solutions to the issues and challenges you face in 2022's challenging and dynamic environment.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 29, 2022

When associations use data to predict member interests and behavior, and?then provide them?with?relevant content and offers, the benefits are big. . Here’s a look at just who benefits from predictive analytics at associations. Recently, I wrote about predictive analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) for associations. Specifically, I looked at: Why it’s time to get started with predictive analytics and AI.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2022

Don’t think of yourself as a “fundraiser.” That sounds like it’s all about money. And money is one of the top taboo topics in our society. Think of yourself, instead, as a “ philanthropy facilitator.” That makes it about love. “Philanthropy” translated from the Greek literally means “ love (philos) of humanity (Anthropos).” . When you ask for a philanthropic gift you’re coming from a place of love , inviting donors to join you. .

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Advertiser: DonorDock

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!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

Drafting a fundraising plan can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time and you have no fundraising plan structure. In other words, you have no format, no template, and no idea where to start. I get it. I’ve been there. But if you want to fully fund your nonprofit, you simply must have a plan. You can’t wing your way to success. I guarantee you that every nonprofit you see raising big bucks has a plan.

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Candid

JANUARY 26, 2022

Last year, as the pandemic stretched on, the team at Vanguard Charitable contacted our approximately 25,000 donors to ask them about their giving priorities. The response was clear: In that moment, our donors were focused most on hunger and homelessness in the United States, two interwoven problems that have been greatly exacerbated by the ripple effects of COVID-19. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

Imagine what your organization could accomplish in 2022 if you began each initiative with clean, streamlined donor records that record donations from your online forms and update automatically , an arsenal of canned reports to track key metrics, and a solid plan to prioritize each donor segment individually. This guide is meant to help you prepare for each season in your fundraising year.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 21, 2022

For several decades, I worked in the charitable sector. In fact, at one point, just out of undergraduate school, I received offers to go into either government, business or the nonprofit sector. I chose the nonprofit sector as I wanted to give back to help others. .

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 13, 2022

Artificial intelligence and predictive analytics have a lot to offer associations. . Here are some tips on how to get started with them for your organization. We also have a 20 minute deep-dive webinar on the topic you can register for here. If you read this blog, you’ve probably come across articles about artificial intelligence and predictive analytics for associations.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 4, 2022

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on best practices around sharing tax information with donors. Dear Charity Clairity, . First, I’m not really comfortable with the way we inform donors of the tax-deductibility of their gifts.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 2, 2022

2022 is here! Is your organization struggling with online volunteer recruitment? If so, here are 5 engaging techniques for recruiting volunteers in the new year. According to a 2021 Nonprofit Leadership Impact Study , conducted by NonprofitPro and Hustle , two of the biggest challenges facing nonprofits in 2021 were lack of resources (40%) and staff turnover (20%).

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Nonprofit AF

JANUARY 17, 2022

Today, a whole bunch of people and organizations will be quoting the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., because that’s.

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