Bloomerang
OCTOBER 23, 2023
A nonprofit CEO reader writes: “My inbox and mailbox are flooded with fundraising appeals from causes using the words ‘terrifying,’ ‘alarming,’ ‘emergency.’ “Yes, we’re in deep sh*t on many levels. Why would they think I don’t know this? The messages only make me more depressed, and depression does not motivate me to contribute. Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?
Nonprofit AF
OCTOBER 24, 2023
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Hands on Fundraising
OCTOBER 24, 2023
What do baby shoes have to do with fundraising? Well, Joe Friday would make a terrible fundraiser. Joe wanted “just the facts, ma’am.” (For those of you who didn’t grow up watching Dragnet, here’s a taste.) That’s not to say fundraising communications should not be true. It’s just that there’s so much more to it […] The post Why baby shoes knock the socks off stats appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Regardless of your organization’s size, it's critical to have responsible AI guidelines in place to mitigate harm. And though there are risks, the rewards can easily outweigh the risks with proper education and oversight. Here are the risks and rewards of using AI within your nonprofit.
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.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
OCTOBER 22, 2023
Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (20 Minutes) Cost: Free Presented by: Heather Mansfield , Founder of Nonprofit Tech for Good Email is a powerhouse for fundraising. Twenty-six percent of online donors say that email is the tool that most inspires them to give – outpacing social media, websites, and print materials. Email is also their preferred communication method to receive news updates and appeals.
.orgSource
OCTOBER 24, 2023
What’s the first lesson of Leadership 101? Begin with yourself. Be the change. Walk the talk—right? It sounds simple. But it’s the assignment that’s easiest to fail. Because you might not know yourself as well as you think. And, without self-awareness, it’s impossible to be a role model for others. Does self-awareness mean you realize you’re a number cruncher first and a communicator second?
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NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Meta announced a new partnership with PayPal Giving Fund over the summer, but there are ramifications for nonprofits that don’t agree to Meta’s new terms and the new payment provider. Here are four changes that your nonprofit should know if it plans to continue using Facebook and Instagram to fundraise for year end.
Charity Village
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Original Broadcast Date: October 26, 2023. Summary: Get ready as we dive headfirst into the world of AI for nonprofits! In this session, Keela explores the incredible ways AI is transforming nonprofit operations, covering everything from fundraising to donor engagement, program optimization to impact measurement. Keela dives into ChatGPT and how it can benefit your […] The post The AI Advantage: How Nonprofits Can Rise to the Top Using AI appeared first on CharityVillage.
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 25, 2023
CEOs get the board they deserve! Harsh, but true. Steve, a Harvard-trained attorney, and founding CEO of a 30-year-old national nonprofit, learned this the hard way. Steve was used to getting his way. I was mid-sentence when Steve begged my pardon and said, “That’s not my board of directors, Laurence. My board is made up of light-lifters, not heavy-lifters.
Big Duck
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Get insights on the importance of communication for nonprofits and why they are now focusing more on the structure of their communication teams.
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.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Nonprofits often have missions centered on inclusive causes, but do their staff have the same sense of belonging within their organizations? Here’s a look at how to achieve inclusive leadership, along with ways to overcome the resistance that often prevents organizations from being successful at this endeavor.
Charity Village
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Future of Good is accepting nominations for their annual 2024 list of Young Impact Leaders making a positive difference in their organizations. This annual initiative is presented by RBC Future Launch. Over the past few years, young professionals have been navigating uncertain economic times and trying to make headway on their career paths. Despite the challenges, these young […] The post Future of Good accepting nominations for 2024 Young Impact Leaders appeared first on CharityVillage.
DonorPerfect
OCTOBER 27, 2023
When your community is affected by an emergency situation or fundraising crisis – which could be anything from a flood or a fire to a school closing or a virus outbreak – it can be challenging to keep struggling families afloat and small businesses thriving. This is especially true if your nonprofit is a small-to-medium-sized Read More » The post How to Engage Your Fundraising Community in Times of Crisis appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.
frontstream
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Unless you've been frozen in a deep sleep for the last decade—like Brendan Fraser’s caveman character Link from the 1990’s cult classic Encino Man —chances are you’re familiar with the infamous day dedicated to charitable giving fondly known as Giving Tuesday.
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.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 24, 2023
From 2020 to 2022, National Geographic Society nearly doubled its average gift amount to $324 and made significant strides in the number of major gifts received — at a time when major gifts are declining sector-wide. Here’s a look at the organization’s path to success.
Charity Village
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Plan International released the 2023 State of the World’s Girls Report highlighting the keys to successful activism and the barriers to activism experienced throughout the world. Over 1000 adolescent girls and young women participated in the research study: 840 completed the survey, 203 were interviewed, and 57 were included in focus group discussions.
M+R
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Watching the House floor these days feels like watching a parody of how the government should work, but not in a fun way like VEEP… more like a dumpster fire. But jokes aside, it’s yet another proof point that our democracy is in crisis. Add this dysfunction at the highest levels of government to the onslaught of attacks on our fundamental rights and the ongoing violence impacting our global community—reproductive freedom, voting rights, racial justice, LGBTQIA rights, our education system, and
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 27, 2023
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 what to do after a donor says “no” to a meeting. Dear Charity Clairity, I’ve been getting a lot of resistance from donors saying “no” when I ask them if they’d like to get together.
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.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Research shows “trusting and investing” in people works. If this model works, why isn’t philanthropy and government moving from investing in programs to investing in people to address systemic inequalities in the U.S.?
Charity Village
OCTOBER 26, 2023
What career(s) would be a good fit for you? One great strategy to find out is to try online assessments. These tests are used to determine a person’s strengths and interests to help guide their career path. Some of the most common work assessment test categories are: Personality assessments Skill assessments Career assessments Benefits of […] The post Free online tests for career exploration appeared first on CharityVillage.
sgEngage
OCTOBER 24, 2023
The end-of-year giving season is fast approaching, and for nonprofits and educational institutions, this marks a crucial time for fundraising. To maximize the full potential of this period, organizations must explore innovative strategies to drive engagement, increase conversions, and amplify their overall impact. This guide will delve into actionable strategies to help organizations like yours elevate their fundraising with employee giving.
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Crowdfunding platforms collect data and feedback from users to refine their models and policies. This feedback influences how they implement tipping and other features, but they don’t share that data publicly; it’s proprietary to the specific platform. Independent researchers have also conducted a number of studies to understand donor attitudes and behaviors regarding crowdfunding tipping or adding optional contributions when donating on crowdfunding platforms.
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!
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 25, 2023
As the saying goes, people do not leave bad jobs, they leave bad bosses. Despite sizable investment in leadership training, the issue of inadequate leadership has not yet been addressed. Here is some guidance on how to make sure your organization is choosing the right leaders.
DonorPerfect
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Get the dos and don’ts from Joan Garry Who do you think is the perfect person to tell the story of your mission and organization? While it makes intuitive sense to immediately rally your most passionate staff member or supporter, take a moment to pause. Is your passion for your mission bringing your story to Read More » The post Why is it so hard to tell a good fundraising story?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2023
“Only you , as a senior leader, have the power to direct your company to continuous and sustainable success,” says Scott K. Edinger , author of the new book, The Growth Leader. “Growth is a leadership issue, not a sales issue,” he adds. His book explains why that is true. And why the relationship that executives and leaders have with the sales organization is among the most important elements of growth leadership.
Tech Soup
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Meta's Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp fundraising tools are popular and effective ways to reach potential donors and offer opportunities to give with a low barrier of entry. Even in 2021, the company said that over $5 billion was raised through its donation tools.
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Organizations like yours are increasingly realizing that technology adoption is only as good as the technology you choose. Statistics from a 2014 NTEN study show that seriously investing resources in training for your staff corresponds to higher adoption and ultimately technology effectiveness. In this report, we’ll give you a high-level overview of how to get your organization in shape for technology adoption and best practices for facilitating this critical process.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 27, 2023
With a decrease in individual donors, sponsorships have picked up the slack for some nonprofits. Here’s five trends and tips for landing sponsorship dollars right now.
Charity Village
OCTOBER 26, 2023
The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, launched a new call for proposals (CFP) under the Enabling Accessibility Fund’s (EAF) mid-sized projects component. Up to $3 million per project is available under this CFP to support larger new construction, renovation and/or retrofit projects. Proposed projects can take place in workplaces, respite […] The post Federal funding available to help increase access for persons with disabilities appeared first on
Blue Avocado
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Highlighting the personal and professional benefits of serving on your nonprofit’s board can help you make the role more appealing to younger candidates. The post How to Persuade a New Generation to Join Your Nonprofit’s Board appeared first on Blue Avocado.
Tech Soup
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Did you know that about 30 percent of all annual donations to nonprofits occur in the month of December? Not only that, but according to Nonprofits Source , the last three days of the year alone account for 10 percent of all annual charitable giving.
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Association executives—and hopefully their boards—know that they are facing perilous times. Driven by the pace of cultural and technological change, they are experiencing major disruptions in the traditional business models that used to guide organizational growth strategies.orgSource offers a straightforward approach to navigating these changes and readying your organization for growth.
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