Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

By Talia Walsh , Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at Heal the Bay – an environmental nonprofit that protects the coastal waters and watersheds of Greater Los Angeles, California. The holiday shopping season is upon us. In the frenzy of exciting discounts and hot new product trends, it can be a challenge for nonprofits with online shops to compete with big brands and e-commerce giants that have significantly larger marketing and advertising budgets.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Donors want to know that their giving made a difference. That one question alone captures a huge problem in fundraising – a problem you can address in your major gift program.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A friend of mine ordered her turkey from a farm. She wanted to be sure she would have the perfect centerpiece for Thanksgiving. Her request was for a 20 pounder. Unfortunately, all the daintier birds were spoken for. So, she’s getting a 30-pound behemoth. Will it fit in the roaster and the oven? Who knows? […]. The post Thanksgiving Greetings appeared first on.orgSource.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

This is a blog post by Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE, and Andrea Kihlstedt, co-founders of the Capital Campaign Toolkit. Are you worried that if you ask for big campaign gifts, donors won’t give smaller amounts towards your annual appeals? Having nightmares.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

By Bryna Dilman , Director of Marketing at FrontStream , who offers expert tips to nonprofit organizations planning to move their in-person auctions online. . With the entire world affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic fallout, the vital services and resources that nonprofits provide are in historically high demand. To meet this surge and move their mission forward, nonprofits must decide – and decide quickly – the best way to continue their fundraising efforts in a conta

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

We've seen many organizations that have been challenged by knowing the real nature of their business. Challenges like this stem from thinking the tangible thing we do is more important than the meaning people get from what we do. For nonprofits, this can manifest when we do these three things.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

One of the best things you can offer to your association members is the opportunity to network. After all, they join your association in order to grow professionally and advance in their careers. What better way to do that than to meet people who work.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Raising money for your small nonprofit is stressful during the holidays, and practicing personal gratitude can pull you through. There are year-end fundraisers and volunteer appreciation events to attend, donors to thank, holiday cards to get in the mail, and last-minute appeals to send out. Your programs may also rev up during the holidays, providing meals and gifts, keeping homeless people warm, or preparing for an influx of post-holiday pets needing homes.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Your board is at the root of everything you do – they are true leaders and advisors of your organization, mission and values. But how do they truly become your best advocates?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It was seemingly a year and forever ago when we last wrote about nonprofit trends reports. Back then, we were concerned about heady items like constituent-centric experiences, data-driven culture and strategy, technology for change, and use cases for technology. While these things remain interesting, they’ve yielded to fresh, pandemic-related concerns, and to the acceleration of priorities regarding social change and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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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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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As nonprofit professionals, I think it’s important that we take what I call an honest “humility audit” of our intentions when it comes to what we’re sharing with our supporters. . Before I dive in, please know that this blog post isn’t meant to attack anyone! I’m right there with you. As an Executive Director of a small nonprofit, I know how easy it can be to lose sight of this when day-to-day demands pile up. .

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OneCause

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we move into the era of mass vaccination and the economy is opening up more and more, it’s time to reflect on the old adage: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”. What will be the silver lining of the COVID-19 storm that kept nonprofits from hosting in-person events , that disrupted traditional fundraising efforts and that estranged donors from some of their favorite charities?

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

We are blessed to work in a complex profession that collectively strives to promote philanthropy. I hope the spirit of Giving Tuesday resonates each day of the year. What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?

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Charity Village

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Every year at this time, my clients tell me about the goals that their companies organizations are working on for the upcoming year and the resolutions that everyone is making. Goals are important.? They help us connect to our vision, and, if done correctly, they can help us stay on track and measure our actions. I believe, however, that there is a crucial first […].

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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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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We often get questions from our readers about whether a nonprofit organization must pay taxes, or whether individuals working at a nonprofit must pay taxes. While there are lots of details to get into depending on the situation, here’s a summary about nonprofits and the taxes they may or may not have to pay! Do […]. The post Do Nonprofits Pay Taxes?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Crowdfunding is the simple act of raising money from many people to fund a project, appeal, or cause. It has taken off in recent years thanks in part to the ease of online giving and accessibility of social networks. Throughout the pandemic, we saw individuals far and wide rally around local and global causes and missions that were important to them.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Whether you want to call it social proof, a testimonial — it doesn’t really matter. Donor’s love hearing from other donors. It helps give them that "extra" little push or nudge if you will. Here are some ideas to get you started.

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Nonprofit AF

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Hi everyone, it’s Thanksgiving this week. I know this holiday is fraught for many people, especially Native colleagues, due to.

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Donorbox

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Churches who want to add technology to their services often face objections from long-time church members and leaders. There is a fear that technology makes the church less personal. But technology can help churches reach a larger audience and communicate better with their members. Thanks to new online platforms and tools, churches can also increase […].

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Charity Village

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

In the initial weeks following the onset of COVID-19’s spread, employers across the country had to respond swiftly to the restraints imposed by the pandemic. While no organizations were exempt from dealing with the crisis, the response from group benefit providers was doubly important. For example, OASSIS was responsible for the continuation of coverage for over 380 organizations and their staff, while still ensuring employees received the […].

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Download the Comprehensive Guide to Nonprofit Salaries in Canada and the United States. This report will show you what fair, market wages look like in 2022, including how each role should be paid, how to structure job descriptions, as well as what trends are shaping the industry. Download the guide.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

At the end of a recent strategic planning retreat, each participant shared brief reflections on the day. Board and staff members spoke about how meaningful it was to come together and get to know each other better, how much they had learned through the conversations we had, and how they felt hopeful about the ways in which their visions for the organization were translated into concrete plans. .

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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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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

On November 15th, 2021, the Power of Us Hub (Hub) moved over to the Trailblazer community. While it might seem like a bittersweet decision, this migration now allows members to make connections across the entire Salesforce ecosystem and view all the important information in one, centralized location. Whether you were heavily involved in the Power of Us Hub or just now looking to begin taking advantage of the Salesforce Community, you may be wondering, what does this all mean for me?

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Bonterra

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Relationships are built on trust, and when people trust your message, they’re more likely to engage with your nonprofit. You build trust when people feel a connection to your message, and when they understand the work that you do helps accomplish their own goals. Personalizing your messages is a key tenet of proper donor management and an important function for every organization to master.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Ready for your budget to be on track for 2022? To help you launch a new successful fiscal year, we’ve crafted a checklist of recommended actions –your prescription for budget success. Download this valuable calendar to guide you with key tactical insight on budget creation and budget review for every quarter.

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Donorbox

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Donor loyalty is the ideal all nonprofits are looking for, but our actions often do not encourage it. Donors are loyal to nonprofits they trust and admire, and they show that loyalty in different ways. Nonprofits can inspire more loyalty with greater communication and strategies that target and treat donors and individuals alike. This article […].

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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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Charity Village

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

In the initial weeks following the onset of COVID-19’s spread, employers across the country had to respond swiftly to the restraints imposed by the pandemic. While no organizations were exempt from dealing with the crisis, the response from group benefit providers was doubly important. For example, OASSIS was responsible for the continuation of coverage for over 380 organizations and their staff, while still ensuring employees received the […].

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Let’s say you’ve taken the important step of hosting a focus group for your nonprofit. You know how important it is to listen to your constituents, supporters, and donors, and you’re excited to dive into the results. But how do you go about analyzing their feedback once you have it? . Here are some useful tips to get the most from your findings. Transcribe your results.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

What Is A Fundraising Appeal? A year-end fundraising appeal is the persuasive content a nonprofit organization uses to ask for financial support for at the end of the year (aka during the height of the giving season). The appeal you craft will be the backbone of your year-end campaign strategy, and it will inform all aspects of messaging over the course of that campaign.

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Big Duck

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The post Want to increase online giving? Start with an audit. appeared first on Big Duck.

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