Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

By Kyle Behrend — a seasoned not-for-profit professional dedicated to educating and empowering nonprofits with AI through NFPs.AI. The nonprofit sector, often stretched for resources and expertise, is uniquely positioned to benefit from the efficiencies and opportunities offered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The successful implementation of AI-powered solutions in nonprofits has shown significant potential to enhance organisational efficiency.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Defining the desired outcome and what constitutes success in measurable terms helps stakeholders align their actions and priorities, ensuring that every effort is geared toward achieving this shared vision. The post Vision Before Strategy: A Nonprofit’s Guide to Defining Success appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In Bob Rosen ’s book, Grounded: How Leaders Stay Rooted In An Uncertain World , he explains that there are six dimensions of being a healthy leader : Physical health : how you live. How you manage your mind and body – managing your energy and living a peak performance lifestyle. Emotional health : how you feel. This is about being self-aware and having positive emotions and the ability to be resilient, catching yourself when you have a counterproductive thought.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Elevate Your Strategy with Insights From Top Experts in These Fundraising Webinars for 2024 Nonprofit professionals, it’s time to gear up for a successful 2024! Before you dive into planning your next big event, make sure to catch these four must-watch fundraising webinars brought to you by Greater Giving. Each session is packed with expert insights to elevate your fundraising game and ensure a memorable and profitable event.

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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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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Knowledge work in philanthropy is a big umbrella, expanding exponentially over the last decade to cover more of what grants professionals do on a regular basis. Many in philanthropy now have titles or job descriptions that include creative words like knowledge insights, grants and learning, information systems, data discovery, or relational analysis.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

During 2023, I’ve written extensively about all things tech, from digital transformation to MarCom strategies, and more recently AI. No matter what topic I choose, one idea persists. These electronic miracles are pointless unless they are grounded in strong values, positive emotions, and productive behavior. Human drivers center digital initiatives where they need to be—on people.

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Donorbox

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Raising funds for projects is often required when specific needs arise for your organization. These projects may include a new program, updates to your current building, or even the purchase of a new location or facility. In this article, we share effective tips and ideas on how to raise funds for a project. We’ll also […] The post How to Raise Funds for a Project: Tips and Tools appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Every day, you and your donors are inundated with thousands of pieces of news and bits of information. It can be tricky to figure out what’s real and who you can trust. As leaders in the nonprofit and social impact space, it’s so important for you to project a clear sense of trust into the world. You want your donors to trust your work, your impact, your stewardship of resources, and your connection to the community, and stand out in a sea of information.

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The Sponsorship Collective

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As a nonprofit, major event, small business or sports team, you lack the capital and reach needed to make your event or fundraiser a reality. Having a corporate sponsorship would really help put you on the map, but you always feel like the little fish in the big pond.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Each year, I select my pick for the best new leadership book released that year. As published earlier on my blog, my pick for 2023, was When Everyone Leads. Some years, among the many books about leadership that I read, there is another book that is so good, it becomes my runner up for the best new leadership book of the year. That runner-up book for 2023 is, The Communication Code , by Jeremie Kubicek and Steven Cockram.

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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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Donorbox

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. That’s especially the case when you throw a pancake fundraising event to garner support for your organization! In fundraising, it’s important to stay creative and try new things. If you’ve been curious about pancake fundraising but aren’t sure where to get started, this is the article […] The post How to Host a Successful Pancake Fundraising Event appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Reviewing scholarship applications can be one of the most complicated processes to manage during scholarship season. Reviewers are a critical piece to the award cycle, and scholarship administrators are dependent on them to complete the rest of the scholarship process. If reviews are delayed, awards are delayed, which ultimately means students do not get the funds they need on time.

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The Sponsorship Collective

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The hardest place to start a sponsorship program is from the bottom. You might think you have no contacts, and you certainly have no experience. The task before you seems gargantuan, enough that you might feel dissuaded from wanting to try. Here’s the thing, though.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

“Our proposition is simple: to be a successful business leader in today’s world you are expected to deliver societal value alongside financial value. Not one at the expense of the other,” share Jon Miller and Lucy Parker , authors of the book, The Activist Leader. “And doing that takes a new mindset: the ability to think like an activist about the role your business plays in the world,” add the authors.

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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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Donorbox

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Ready to tackle 2024 – and beyond? Starting strong in the new year is sometimes easier said than done. Without a solid plan in place and great resources to support you, it can be tricky to take advantage of that new-year momentum. Don’t worry – we have you covered! In this article, we’ll share seven […] The post How to Start Strong in 2024: Nonprofit Resources and Tips appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Gyrus

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Explore the pivotal role of LMS user experience (UX) in education and training. Understand how intuitive interfaces and effective UX design enhance learning outcomes and engagement.

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DonorDock

DECEMBER 29, 2023

This Ultimate Guide to GivingTuesday is designed to empower your nonprofit this GivingTuesday We've packed this guide with insights and actionable strategies to help you succeed!

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Flipcause and Lockwell Join Forces to Empower Nonprofits with Advanced Cybersecurity Oakland, CA – Flipcause, a leading comprehensive fundraising platform dedicated to empowering small nonprofits, today announced a strategic partnership with Lockwell, a provider of advanced cybersecurity solutions for small businesses and nonprofits.

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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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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Unlocking Success: Recap of Greater Giving’s Top 5 Fundraising blog post in 2023 As we bid farewell to 2023 and gear up for a promising new year of fundraising, it’s essential to reflect on the valuable insights our fundraising blog posts have offered throughout the past year. Let’s take a stroll down the digital memory lane and revisit the top five blog posts that will fuel your success in the upcoming endeavors. 1.

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Gyrus

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Discover how LMS integration connects diverse educational tools for a unified learning experience. Enhance workflows and communication within your educational ecosystem.

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DonorDock

DECEMBER 29, 2023

From social media to email campaigns, learn how to choose the right channels to effectively reach your donor base. Gain valuable insights with donor personas and boost your donor engagement today!

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DonorDock

DECEMBER 29, 2023

If you want to grow your donor retention and engagement rates, then your donors need to trust you. When you honor the intention of their gifts, you build stronger relationships and deepen their trust.

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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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DonorDock

DECEMBER 29, 2023

We’ll walk you through the basics of donation matching and give you action items to begin your journey. Raise excitement among your donors and tap into corporate gifts funds that you may not have realized were available to you.

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DonorDock

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Relationships are at the heart of successful fundraising. In recent years fundraising has changed from a simple transaction to a relationship-building process. By creating a strong bond with supporters, nonprofits aim to inspire a genuine passion for their cause, making it easier for donors to say yes when asked for support.

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DonorDock

DECEMBER 29, 2023

I recently attended a nonprofit event and was very impressed by the online giving option and how it was presented at the event. I was so impressed I thought I would share the benefits of presenting simple, online giving options before and during your nonprofit’s in-person events.

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DonorDock

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Transparent, honest communication with donors is imperative during a time of crisis or financial uncertainty. Email marketing is one mechanism by which you can continue to communicate in a safe and efficient way. There are some tactical things to consider when communicating with donors. This post will focus on five scenarios in which your organization can use email marketing to effectively engage with your donors.

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DonorDock

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Last week on our Tuesday call, we had a question posed to us about presenting a summary of the call. We're going to give it a shot here and see if it proves helpful! We're always happy to get you as much information in as many accessible ways as possible. Without further ado, here's our first go at the cliff-notes version of our Tuesday call.

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DonorDock

DECEMBER 29, 2023

We have many channels in which we gather our customer feedback: one-on-one meetings, user group sessions, email, our support desk, and Feature UpVote. We want you to know we hear you and we are using some of that feedback RIGHT NOW to help us plan our next release of features!

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DonorDock

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The need for retention is even more crucial during times of crisis, such as the Covid-19 pandemic we find ourselves in. This issue brings to light six simple strategies you can employ today to more effectively retain your donors.

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DonorDock

DECEMBER 29, 2023

This particular session instead focused on training in how to find helpful resources, access support, and submit your ideas. Lots of good DonorDock specific info in this one!

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