Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 24, 2023
By Coralie Meade Rodriguez , Senior Production Specialist at Firefly Partners – a women-owned, LGBTQ+ certified, and minority-owned digital marketing agency that develops accessible online experiences that empower progressive organizations to thrive. Email accessibility refers to the art of crafting email messages in a way that ensures equal usability and understanding for all individuals.
Charity Village
JUNE 29, 2023
Original Broadcast Date: June 29, 2023. Summary: Did you know that retaining donors is 5 times more cost-effective than recruiting new ones? However, despite the nonprofit industry’s average donor retention rate of 45%, organizations all over the world are struggling to keep their donors coming back for more. Watch this 60-minute webinar designed to help nonprofits […] The post Beyond the One-Time Gift: Advanced Techniques for Donor Retention appeared first on CharityVillage.
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NonProfit PRO
JUNE 26, 2023
On average, only two out of 10 readers stick around past the headline to read the article you’ve likely spent hours crafting. But the good news is, effective copywriting can help, and there are actually a few neuroscience-backed tactics you can use.
.orgSource
JUNE 25, 2023
Remember Management by Walking Around? A spontaneous cruise of the office was an effective strategy for evaluating a variety of business indicators. You could assess how people were communicating, determine where the vibe registered on the stress meter, and take the opportunity to connect personally with employees. Now that remote work makes a casual stroll through the cubicles challenging, I suggest an intentional approach.
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.
Nimble AMS
JUNE 28, 2023
Technology is the core of your organization. To guarantee your association thrives, you need to invest in the right technology for your staff and members. But how can you ensure your organization chooses the right association management software (AMS) to enhance your staff and member experience? Consult your IT leaders to begin the conversation and lead your association’s digital transformation.
Get Fully Funded
JUNE 25, 2023
Words are everything in fundraising. Your success is found in the strength of your nonprofit storytelling. The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. Again, words matter. You’ve probably heard this already – that storytelling is important. But do you really understand it? What do we mean by storytelling?
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Bloomerang
JUNE 30, 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 how to credit and acknowledge donor advised fund gifts in their donor database: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m unsure how to enter donor advised fund gifts in our database so they’re credited and acknowledged appropriately.
Nimble AMS
JUNE 29, 2023
The road to new association management software (AMS) isn’t alwa ys a straight one. Often, the road is wi nding, filled with challenges and opportunities for your organization to grow. Your association can more easily navigate the ups and downs of your technology adoption when you leverage an AMS selection consultant. A consultant can help you identify your organization’s unique needs and determine the best AMS vendor to meet your software requirements. 4 ways AMS selection consultants can
Get Fully Funded
JUNE 29, 2023
Freedom: the absence of necessity, coercion or constraint in choice or action.Here in the US, we’re celebrating Independence Day. It’s a holiday that means summertime fun to many: watermelon, cookouts, and fireworks. It also means freedom – freedom to live how we want to live. Here are some other definitions of freedom ( www.merriam-webster.com ): Being released from something onerous The quality of being frank, open, or outspoken Boldness of conception or execution Unrestricted use You know, se
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 27, 2023
Connected TV is a growing form of advertising for nonprofits that encompasses a variety of long-form video content played when you watch content through streaming providers. Let’s dive into the marketing funnel to learn how to drive donor awareness, engagement, and conversions using CTV.
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.
Hands on Fundraising
JUNE 27, 2023
This post is for subscribers Type your email… Subscribe The post Your small fundraising team can do big things appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
Candid
JUNE 29, 2023
Charitable giving is typically linked to economic conditions, and 2022 was a tumultuous year. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s COVID-19 lockdown policies impacted economies around the globe. Stocks tumbled and inflation soared amid fears of a looming recession. How did these factors affect U.S. philanthropy? Every January, Candid surveys large U.S. private and community foundations to understand recent grantmaking trends and forecast where giving is headed. i (See previous blogs from the
Charity Village
JUNE 30, 2023
Interested in learning how to raise more at your next fundraising event? We’ve partnered with Trellis to offer a free webinar on July 20. Register here. Fundraising events aren’t going anywhere, and while events remain a great way to raise funds today, organizations often leave them there. But, modern organizations are incorporating tactics to raise 20% […] The post 7 tips to raise more now and into the future appeared first on CharityVillage.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 30, 2023
Donors don't want to be talked at, they want to have a conversation with the missions they support - and using conversational messaging strategies is the best way to build a relationship from day 1.
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.
frontstream
JUNE 30, 2023
A color run is a vibrant, fun way to rally your community to fundraise for your organization or cause. It’s similar to a walkathon or 5K, with participants walking or running along a pre-planned route. However, in a color run, they’re running through cascades of shimmering powder that turn them into living canvases of bright, swirling color.
Candid
JUNE 28, 2023
Though the growing climate crisis makes headlines every day, its enormity and complexity can be overwhelming to donors who often struggle to know where to begin and how to devise equitable strategies to address its impacts. This often prevents funders from engaging, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Candid’s in-depth guide, Centering equity and justice in climate philanthropy , outlines approaches that have worked for experienced funders, including how intermediaries can help motivate and insp
Qgiv
JUNE 29, 2023
With giving declining in 2022 for the fourth time in forty years, many are worried about the state of fundraising in 2023 and beyond. The Giving USA 2023: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2022 is the most comprehensive report on philanthropy in America and the data within sheds light on the state of fundraising and ways nonprofits can overcome shortfalls in funding.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 29, 2023
Nonprofits have had a love-hate relationship with Charity Navigator for 20 years. As Charity Navigator makes a shift in how it reviews organizations, nonprofit leaders can help ensure a great rating based off of well-rounded metrics by keeping a handful of tips to keep in mind this year.
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.
Media Cause
JUNE 27, 2023
Not all social media channels are created equally when it comes to engaging with your audience—meaning your planning and execution needs to be nimble and flexible based on your goals and the audiences you want to engage with. Similar to your organic social efforts, you want to make sure you’re promoting paid social ads across channels where you can meet your audience as they go through their daily, digital routines.
Big Duck
JUNE 28, 2023
Segmentation can be key to reaching the right audience with the right message, both inside and outside an organization.
Blue Avocado
JUNE 26, 2023
Article In Brief: The Problem: The article addresses the issue of how challenging it is to be a board member of a nonprofit organization when the executive director (ED) is not suitable for the job. The Context: A well-meaning board of directors can quickly find itself in trouble without an understanding of what to do […] The post The Year of Three Executive Directors: Important Lessons for Board Management appeared first on Blue Avocado.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 27, 2023
Tim Lockie, founder and CEO of The Human Stack, will present “Tired of Bad Data? Focus On Feelings, Not Features” for the lunch keynote at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Lockie to get a sneak peek at his session.
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!
Charity Village
JUNE 30, 2023
A guide to the 2023 Giving Report’s five most impactful changes from a digital lens, including a checklist and free audit. The CanadaHelps 2023 Giving Report’s urgent cry for change is one that’s difficult to ignore. While the state of the country’s charitable sector is not great, we believe that together, we can work towards […] The post How digital is your organization?
The Sponsorship Collective
JUNE 28, 2023
CJ Scarlet’s Road to Success Last week, we looked at Anissa Cooke’s path to sponsorship success in the synthetic biology sphere. Today, I want to review an extraordinary case, the story of CJ Scarlet. CJ is the volunteer Vice President of Harmony: NC LGBT+ Allied Chamber of Commerce in Clayton, North Carolina. Just as the […] The post How CJ Landed a $30,000 Multi-Year Partnership Within Three Days of Working With Us… appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.
Blue Avocado
JUNE 26, 2023
Embarking on a journey as a board member of a nonprofit can often feel like steering a ship in stormy seas. In this candid account, the author reveals their personal trials and triumphs, spotlighting invaluable lessons that every board member can benefit from. The post The Year of Three Executive Directors:<br> Important Lessons for Board Management appeared first on Blue Avocado.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 29, 2023
Jon Thompson of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will be presenting “Your Digital Infrastructure Is Your Strategic Plan” at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Thompson to get a sneak peek of his session.
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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.
Bloomerang
JUNE 28, 2023
We’re all aging, right? Here are practical tips on how to engage your aging donors and encourage planned gtiving. These tips include how to make a planned gift request without making it awkward. It is essential to adapt your fundraising strategies to engage and involve those age 50 and above effectively. What age group should you target? Older adults tend to be more actively engaged in charitable giving and are more likely to make substantial donations.
CauseVox
JUNE 26, 2023
As fundraisers, we understand how important it is to connect with donors and maximize the impact of their contributions. That’s why adding a tribute donation option to your donation page is a small thing that can make a big difference. In this article, we will explore the benefits of incorporating a tribute donation feature to help your supporters donate in honor of someone.
Wild Apricot
JUNE 30, 2023
This guide to sponsorship packages will show you how to create sponsorship packages with real value—plus, get a free template!
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 28, 2023
Blackbaud announced the launch of a major new wave of its Intelligence for Good strategy, with an extensive agenda of initiatives and investments. The strategy is targeted at making AI more accessible, powerful, and responsible across the social impact sector.
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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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