Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 9, 2020
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Time: 1pm EDT / 10am PDT. Presented by: Jared Kylstad and Lauren Slocum , Charity Services Specialists at GoFundMe Charity. This webinar will walk you through the basics of crowdfunding for nonprofits. We will show how your nonprofit can leverage the trend of crowdfunding to increase donations and awareness for your cause.
Wild Apricot
MARCH 10, 2020
If you’re looking for nonprofit Twitter tips, here is a list of forty-eight nonprofit experts on Twitter categorized by business area (events, volunteering, marketing, and more).
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Socialbrite
MARCH 8, 2020
Post by Lylene Corado. Donorbox. N onprofits today have a variety of options when it comes to online fundraising. More than 30,000 organizations from 25 countries now use Donorbox’s fundraising software. Donorbox is a powerful and efficient next-generation fundraising system that allows organizations to raise more donations, implement smooth donation management, promote fundraising campaigns in a variety of ways and establish lasting relationships with donors.
Nimble AMS
MARCH 10, 2020
Don’t let your new AMS implementation grow beyond the budget. AMS sticker shock? It may be time to embrace change to lower the price of your new system. Here’s how. A new association management software (AMS) system is a major investment in your organization’s future. While several factors — from the number of licenses to implementation to staff training — determine the price of the system’s cost, there are strategies to keep your AMS price from escalating beyond the budget.
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.
Elevation
MARCH 10, 2020
We’re sharing a retrospective of some of our favorite marketing ideas for nonprofits from 2019 (plus a sneak peak at an amazing example of digital marketing for nonprofits from this year!). If you need help with your nonprofit marketing strategy , start by taking a moment to check out the campaigns and videos below. You’ll likely be moved to support these causes, while also gaining creative ideas you can apply to your own nonprofit marketing plan.
Wild Apricot
MARCH 11, 2020
Your nonprofit CMS can make a huge difference in the success of your organization. This guide walks you through everything you need to know when choosing a CMS for your nonprofit.
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Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 11, 2020
Here is a tip for how to think outside the box. Thanks to Michael Kallet , author of, Think Smarter: Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills. To think outside the box, you have to acknowledge that the box is bound by your premise. You therefore have to push the box's sides and premise components to think outside of that.
ASU Lodestar Center
MARCH 10, 2020
Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. posted by Amanda Siegal, Fall 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Technological advancements have fundamentally changed the way people live, and they will continue to do so. These changes have significant consequences for how organizations connect with donors, clients, partners, and employees.
Wild Apricot
MARCH 13, 2020
Instagram Stories are seen by millions of people every day. Learn how your nonprofit can take advantage of this social media feature to spread the word about your cause.
NonProfit Hub
MARCH 13, 2020
From a nonprofit tech perspective, I’d like to share a story that I’ve seen play out countless times, and I challenge you to be honest about which description fits your organization. . Imagine two nonprofits — you probably already know them. They have similar sizes, budgets — facing similar problems. They both have similar pie-in-the-sky dreams. .
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 10, 2020
Here are the seven smart things you need to do to succeed in the future , according to leadership expert. John Baldoni, in his book, Lead With Purpose : Make purpose a central focus. Instill purpose in others. Make employees comfortable with ambiguity. Turn good intentions into great results. Make it safe to fail (as well as prevail). Develop the next generation.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 12, 2020
Relationships are the foundation of fundraising. Growing authentic, long-term and mutually beneficial relationships with highly engaged supporters is proven to be the most effective and sustainable development strategy, regardless of market conditions. Even in uncertain times you still have a fundraising goal to meet, so this is the perfect strategy.
Wild Apricot
MARCH 13, 2020
If your nonprofit is considering remote working, this guide will help you decide whether it's for you and how to make it work.
Museum 2.0
MARCH 10, 2020
I had something different planned for today. I suspect many of you could say the same. COVID-19, the non-catchy short-form for CoronaVirus, ran roughshod over most of our days, hiding in emails and sneaking into almost all our plans. Abundance was in full effect in the corporate emails that filled my box. Caution was something I even found myself typing all afternoon.
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 9, 2020
Alan Adamson , co-author of the book, Shift Ahead , says that “the ability for companies and organizations to stay relevant is being significantly challenged by the accelerating pace of change – and new ways of doing things – that are emerging with every passing day.” At a speed of change unlike every before. That’s why this book, sub-titled, How the Best Companies Stay Relevant in a Fast-Changing World , is a both a timely and pertinent read.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 13, 2020
With the evolving situation surrounding COVID-19, let’s discuss tips for maintaining momentum for your upcoming events. Fortunately, we live in a time where technology can help bring people together in new and creative ways to fundraise without the requirement of being face-to-face with one another. Be unashamed of the “fundraising” components of your event.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 8, 2020
Julian Birkinshaw shares the three drivers of discretionary effort (motivation) for employees in his book, Becoming a Better Boss : Material drivers , including salary, bonuses, promotion, and prizes Social drivers , including recognition for achievement, status, and having good colleagues Personal drivers , including freedom to act, the opportunity to build expertise, and working for a worthwhile cause Take a moment now to reflect on where your business excels and where it falls short.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 13, 2020
Spring has sprung and Gala planning is in full force. Since COVID-19 is evolving daily, the fundraisers in charge of planning galas are undoubtedly raising questions about how to navigate through this unprecedented time. There are many safe options that can be utilized to ensure your efforts don’t go to waste. Surveying your closest donors and Board of Directors is a great way to get a community pulse on attendance.
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.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 9, 2020
At first thought, most people recall The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act , which the President signed into law in late 2017, as legislation that changed the rate for standard deductions and capped certain other deductions, including charitable contributions. Rightly, the Act provides those of us working in the nonprofit charitable sector plenty to think about in terms of engaging donors so as not to lose their contributions.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 12, 2020
Corporate social responsibility and responsible business are now seen as integral to successful business operations. But have you thought about involving the sourcing and procurement process es in creating social impact? . Today’s guest is Paul Polizzotto , founder and CEO of Givewith , who has had a 30-career of dedicating himself to the idea that businesses can prioritize social impact and deliver a sustainable funding source for nonprofits while distinguishing themselves from the
Connection Cafe
MARCH 11, 2020
The “Q&A with sgLEADERS” series on sgENGAGE aims to provide readers, including the next generation of social good leaders, with valuable insights from executives across the social good community. Today’s Q&A is with Tim Snyder, associate vice president, Alumni and Donor Services at Wake Forest University. In his role, Tim is responsible for the overall management of Alumni Services, the Wake Forest Fund, and Donor Services and Advancement Services at the university.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 9, 2020
Although people generally spend about 50 percent more time listening than speaking, the average listener misses more than he or she takes in – about two-thirds of any spoken message. That’s the unnerving findings of Robert Bolton, PH. D. and Dorothy Grover Bolton, ED.M. , authors of the book, Listen Up or Lose Out. “Listening is not only the skill that lets you into the other person’s world; it is also the single most powerful move you can make to keep the conversation constructive” – Douglas St
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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