Hands on Fundraising

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A while back, I wrote about fundraising and introverts. And a while before that, I gave a presentation about the same topic. Of course, that’s because I am an introvert. Are you? Do you work with people who are? Then I’ve got a deeper dive into the topic for you! Brian Saber recently released a […] The post What you’ll want to know about fundraising for introverts appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Repurposing, or recycling, content is one of the strategies that every nonprofit should be using. Here are four proven ways to repurpose content that are helping nonprofits everywhere gain visibility and awareness.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes In just a few short years, #GivingTuesday has become a major giving day. Stuffed with food, armed with gifts, and basking in the glow of discounted tech gadgets, folks are ready to donate to the causes they care about. And since #GivingTuesday is fueled by online engagement, it’s the perfect time to focus on your social media strategy.

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Candid

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The annual report has long been considered a must-have for nonprofit compliance and donor stewardship. They are also typically expensive, labor-intensive, and time-consuming. Over the last five years, Candid has re-imagined our annual report approach to be more efficient and result in a more useful product that goes beyond compliance to support donor stewardship and brand awareness.

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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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.orgSource

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Customize is the marketing mantra of the hour. I urge my clients to study data to understand how to deliver the individualized service their members want. And, data is important, but there’s a simpler path to engagement that sometimes gets neglected. What could be more personal than a good old-fashioned conversation? Our expanding digital options are increasingly paired with the desire for connection.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 6, 2023

When times are tough, it’s difficult to think clearly and rationally — or to have time to think much at all. That’s why it’s important to take time to plan during calmer periods. Here are four things to keep in mind when planning for tumultuous times.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Starting a new club is a great way to build fresh connections in your community. Here's how to start a club for your hobby, social circle and more!

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This article was originally published by YMCA WorkWell and is reprinted with permission. Click here to view the original article. At YMCA WorkWell, we’re on a mission to identify, research and take action on the top organizational challenges to employee well-being. Currently, our number one focus is burnout, and for good reason. Our 2021 Workplace Well-Being […] The post I tried to write a blog about workload and it took me six months appeared first on CharityVillage.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Online reviews have the power to position your nonprofit as a trustworthy and reliable organization, helping you attract more donors and influence their giving habits. Here are three benefits of getting reviews for your nonprofit — plus how to ask your donor base for them.

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Nonprofit AF

OCTOBER 2, 2023

[Image description: A mastiff dog, lying on the ground, wearing human glasses, looking to our right quizzically. There is an open book in the background. Image by 947051 on Pixabay] Hi everyone.

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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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Candid

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Whether you’re trying to get the attention of a grantmaker or a potential corporate donor, connecting with the right decision makers can fast-track your organization to success. And one of the best platforms for making those connections is LinkedIn. Recent data from LinkedIn for Nonprofits reveals that 64% of surveyed nonprofit professionals agree the people they want to connect with to raise money for their organization are on LinkedIn.

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 3, 2023

When I was young, I made a decision to dedicate my life to following my passion for climate action. And for more than a decade, I worked tirelessly to make this a reality. I managed a national employee engagement program at a globally recognized ENGO. I co-founded a volunteer-led group called Carbon Conversations TO (which […] The post How to deal with burnout in an impact job appeared first on CharityVillage.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Donor fatigue is a real phenomenon, and it occurs when supporters just get tired and pull back on their giving. Let’s explore donor fatigue and how fundraisers can overcome it.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Boost Your Fundraising Event with a Heads or Tails Game In the realm of nonprofit fundraising, traditional activities like the Wall of Wine and Heads and Tails have stood the test of time. However, injecting your unique flair into these classics can elevate engagement and revenue generation. Today, we’ll delve into the captivating world of Heads and Tails—a game that transcends the ordinary raffle experience, adding a novel twist to captivate even the most hesitant donors.

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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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Gyrus

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Want to improve your performance review process? This comprehensive guide to employee performance review can help you with just that! Read on to know more.

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The United Way BC is now accepting applications for the Public Policy Institute offered from January to June of 2024. The program accepts 25 participants from BC nonprofit organizations or BC registered charities that are keen and interested in affecting public policy change. Organizations from all regions of British Columbia are encouraged to apply.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 3, 2023

There is some incredible work being done through direct mail, but direct response strategies are not a relational approach to your mid-level programs. Here, I break down each of the needed mid-level fundraising program elements.

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Big Duck

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Capital campaign goals must be set with care. Ask yourself these 5 essential questions as you refine an initial dollar amount into a true working goal.

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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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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Volunteers are the lifeblood of nonprofit organizations. Their dedication and passion drive the mission forward. In addition, did you know that volunteers are two times more likely to donate to causes and organizations where they volunteer their time?

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This article was originally published by the Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) and is the first part in a two-part series. There’s more conversation about disability inclusion in business and employment than ever. Although, the disability factor is mostly rolled into over-arching talk about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). And still too often, disability gets […] The post Understanding disability inclusion connections: Breaking down barriers and building bridges appeared f

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 2, 2023

If you’re looking for ways to improve your fundraising results, one highly effective approach is to use marketing automation. With the right marketing automation tools and the right approaches, you can personalize your donors' experiences.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Nonprofits play a critical role in addressing societal issues, but their effectiveness often hinges on the strength of their leadership, especially the board. One way to enhance the performance of a nonprofit’s board of directors is by organizing retreats. They can improve engagement, performance, governance, and fundraising skills — all of which can propel the organization to the next level of impact.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

“There are two pieces of debilitating thinking that hold women back: The first is waiting to be noticed or appreciated. The other is not taking a risk to apply for a new job or opportunity, believing that they do not have enough experience or skills sets,” according to Christie Hunter Arscott , author of the book, Begin Boldly. In Begin Boldly , Hunter Arscott turns this thinking on its head.

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Government of Canada has launched a multi-year funding opportunity for projects that will help enhance the social inclusion of seniors in communities across Canada. Eligible organizations can receive up to $5 million over five years by applying for New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) pan-Canadian funding under the 2023–2024 call for concepts.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As a nonprofit leader, does it ever feel like the people you hire to get work done are actually creating more work for you? I’ve experienced that. Here’s a story that helped me train my direct reports to stop doing it.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The Met. The Smithsonian. MOMA. When most of us think of arts and culture nonprofits, the biggest names come easily to mind. Beneath the spotlight, mid-size nonprofits like Ballet Lubbock offer valuable lessons in resilience and overcoming adversity. A rts and culture nonprofits face distinctive challenges in the nonprofit sector. They provide intangible benefits that are difficult to quantify, making it harder to demonstrate the immediate impact of donations.

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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.

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M+R

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Read time: 2 minutes Welcome to Part One of our 60 Tests in 60 Minutes series! For the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite tests—things that worked, things that didn’t, and some things we’re still curious about. Amazed? Inspired? Short on time? Learn about ALLLLL the tests during our 60 Tests in 60 Minutes webinar next week to give you some food for thought as you put together those year-end campaign strategies.

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As part of the Third Comprehensive Review of the Market Basket Measure (MBM) , Statistics Canada has launched a crowdsourcing initiative to validate how they measure poverty. They are seeking support to increase awareness of this crowdsourcing initiative. They’ve created a short questionnaire that allows Canadians to provide input on current estimates of how much […] The post Statistics Canada seeks participation in crowdsourced review of poverty measurement appeared first on CharityVillag

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As four out of five nonprofits now either have a text messaging program or are planning to start one, some nonprofits will add text messaging to their year-end campaign for the first time this year. Here are some tips on how to integrate text messaging into your omnichannel campaign.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Traditional vs. holistic It’s unclear how many nonprofit consultants and consulting firms are currently operating in the United States, but by a quick Google search it appears to be hundreds. There are numerous articles on different types of nonprofit consultants and their specific niches of how they serve nonprofits. In essence, these services are typically performed in silos , and sometimes this is all an organization needs.

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