NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 30, 2024

How can nonprofits ensure they are managing their grant programs effectively? The answer can be found in these five strategies.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Brynne Krispin is a social media strategist for nonprofits and small businesses. Working with NGOs, thought leaders, and policymakers in DC for the last decade, she specializes in getting people to care about complex issues that might otherwise get ignored. Her team at Cause Fokus uses empathy-based marketing to turn passive audiences into loyal advocates.

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Hands on Fundraising

JANUARY 30, 2024

You can improve your fundraising letter today Here’s what I know about writing good fundraising letters: You can practice and study for years. And still, you feel like you’re only scratching the surface. There’s always something new because we’re always learning something new. So perfection will always be out of reach. But don’t let the […] The post Improve your fundraising letters fast appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 30, 2024

The moves management process is what guides your donors through the giving cycle. Learn the top moves and strategies to boost your next fundraising campaign.

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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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Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2024

Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to deliver thoughtful stewardship to your donors. While your donors may be expecting their partner to recognize this particular holiday, they certainly don’t have any expectations that the nonprofits they support will. This is a golden opportunity to catch their attention, stand out from the crowd, and make them feel special.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 29, 2024

Unless you’re a data analyst or love numbers, predictive analytics are probably two words that scare you. They’re new, unfamiliar, and sound like math. In reality, you don’t have to love math to leverage predictive analytics – it does the hard part for you! Can you imagine having a crystal ball foresee which members will renew and which ones need extra attention?

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Discover the secrets to boosting donor retention and revitalizing your nonprofit in this guide, "Unlock the Secrets of Nonprofit Success: A Strategic Guide to Boost Your Donor Retention Game." Increasing donor retention rates by just 10% can result in a substantial 200% surge in the lifetime value of donors according to the Harvard Business Review. How can we counter the national decline in donor retention?

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Charity Village

JANUARY 27, 2024

On March 7, join us for a free webinar to learn about outsourcing non-core functions. Outsourcing non-core functions can be an excellent way to save money, get more or better results and free up time so your team can focus on the organization’s core mission. The question many nonprofits face is, “How do we get started?” and […] The post A Day in Your Life With Outsourced Back Office Functions appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The association industry's go-to source for cutting-edge insights and education about data and analytics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2024

Customized for small nonprofits with limited time and financial resources, the 2024 Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising program covers the fundamentals of website design, email marketing, online fundraising, and social media for nonprofits. Based on 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , the certificate program provides six hours of training and costs $100 USD.

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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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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Depending on who you ask, you will hear that the stamped envelope gets more donations, or it doesn't matter. What is a fundraiser to believe?

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Donorbox

JANUARY 31, 2024

If you’re raising funds as part of a political campaign in the United States, you may be required to file with the Federal Election Commission (FEC). FEC filing can feel overwhelming, with several requirements in place to ensure the integrity of the federal campaign finance process. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of FEC […] The post Your FEC Filing Checklist appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Charity Village

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The ADP Canada monthly Happiness@Work Index sees workers’ sentiments rise in January as recognition and support grow. Workers in Canada are happy with their current employer, with only 9 percent actively pursuing a move to a different company within their industry this year. The National Work Happiness Score for January 2024 is 6.7/10, representing an […] The post ADP Canada Happiness@Work Index: Gen Z workers starting 2024 on a less happy note appeared first on CharityVillage.

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The Sponsorship Collective

JANUARY 30, 2024

Before you dive in, if you are interested in festival sponsorship, check out these titles in our “sponsorship for festivals” series: Resource Page for Festival and Event Sponsorship Sponsorship for Festivals: What You Need to Know For Your Event to Be a Hit Building Long Term Relationships with Festival Sponsors The Benefits of Festival Sponsorship: […]

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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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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 29, 2024

No nonprofit would fulfill its mission without creating an annual plan. Here is some guidance for creating a successful annual plan.

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Donorbox

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The right Islamic fundraising message can feel like a balancing act. You want to convey urgency without overwhelming your readers and speak to their charitable side in a way that will inspire them to take action. If you’re trying to craft a fundraising message for your masjid or Islamic charity and aren’t sure where to […] The post How to Write A Great Islamic Fundraising Message appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Charity Village

JANUARY 31, 2024

Charities, and the people who work with them as paid staff and unpaid volunteers, are often the unspoken heroes of our society. From accessible community programming to education to creating art and culture activities, charities help nourish people’s minds, bodies, and souls. With over 86,000 registered charities across Canada helping to support Canadians, you would […] The post Upskilling, DEI, and more: 5 key charitable sector trends to pay attention to in 2024 appeared first on CharityV

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The Sponsorship Collective

JANUARY 30, 2024

Prospecting is few sponsorship seeker’s favorite activities. Often, that’s because of a cloud of confusion surrounding the process, including what it entails and how to find sponsors willing to respond to an email or answer a phone call.

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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 PRO

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As donations decline and donors look elsewhere to support good causes, nonprofits should consider a cultural revolution around philanthropy.

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Donorbox

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Starting a nonprofit can be time-consuming and may feel overwhelming. The process is also different in each U.S. state. Wisconsin has several steps to take and forms to fill out to establish a nonprofit organization. In this article, we’ll show you how to start a nonprofit in Wisconsin with steps we hope will make the […] The post How to Start a Nonprofit in Wisconsin | A 12-Step Guide appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Charity Village

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Getting your story placed with any media outlet means getting it read by a journalist or editor in the first place. That means you need a killer subject line. This goes for any organization – whether you’re a nonprofit, social business, or something else. As a widely-published and experienced freelance journalist and media and communications […] The post Before you pitch checklist appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

In a sector working to address urgent issues, development professionals are under constant pressure to enhance their fundraising skillset. Enter Candid Learning —a treasure trove of educational resources designed to empower you with top-tier fundraising expertise. Here are some ways you can leverage Candid’s resources for professional development—regardless of time and budget constraints.

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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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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 29, 2024

DonorDrive partnered with Chariot to use its DAFpay solution, enabling DonorDrive clients to accept DAF payments through existing forms.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

“No matter your title, or how advanced you already consider yourself to be as an inclusive leader, I believe this book will help you evolve and motivate you to take action,” says Jennifer Brown about her book, How To be An Inclusive Leader: Your Role In Creating Cultures Of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive. The book is the second edition of the bestselling title from 2021.

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Charity Village

JANUARY 29, 2024

The World Economic Forum released the Future of Jobs 2023 Report, which highlighted the top 10 in-demand skills for workers. The report also projected the top in-demand skills that workers will need to master by 2027 and beyond. The World Economic Forum predicts that 44% of workers’ core skills will be disrupted by technology between […] The post The top 10 in-demand skills for Canadian workers appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

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 how to persuade leadership to get donor thank-you letters out sooner: Dear Charity Clairity, I just took a new job and have discovered they don’t get thank you letters out for two weeks.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 31, 2024

You might find yourself doing the same old things when it comes to fundraising. Here are three ways you can make improvements this year.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In addition to Laurie Sudbrink 's, Leading With GRIT , being a great book for leaders, it's packed with powerful leadership and life quotes. Here are some of my favorites: Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are - Kurt Cobain The respect you show to others (or lack thereof) is an immediate reflection on your self respect - Alex Elle You never really understand a person until you consider things from his/her point of view - H arper Lee People only see what they are prepared to

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Charity Village

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Alberta Emerald Foundation invites organizations, and individuals from across Alberta who are working to address environmental and climate change issues to apply for the Emerald Awards for Environmental Excellence. The awards showcase organizations and individuals who are raising the bar in addressing environmental and climate change issues in Alberta.

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Big Duck

JANUARY 31, 2024

The post Can’t rebrand? Try these 5 easy ways to brand refresh instead. appeared first on Big Duck.

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