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4 Fallacies of Year-End Giving

NonProfit PRO

As the end of the year approaches and we enter the holiday season, nonprofits ramp up their efforts to encourage people to give back. Yet, there’s no reason why donations should be higher at the end of the year. Here are several reasons why it's a bad idea to use year-end giving as a significant fundraising strategy.

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HOW TO: Easily Accept Stock Donations on Your Nonprofit’s Website – and Why You Should

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Kyle Brown , COO at DonateStock – a fundraising platform that makes stock gifting to nonprofits easy and accessible. Giving Season is upon us and the clock is ticking. As leadership and development teams lean in for a final push, donors are receiving countless requests for limited financial support. . DonateStock has ignited a conversation in philanthropy with their innovative approach to stock gifting.

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A Thanksgiving Valentine to My Work Family and Yours

.orgSource

If you’re lucky, you have colleagues who feel like family. Work families are special. The people at your job don’t have to love you, or even like you. But, if they are a bright spot in your day, it means you’re doing your part. Work families have the magic to make success a team sport. […]. The post A Thanksgiving Valentine to My Work Family and Yours appeared first on.orgSource.

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‘Tis the Season for Member Retention – On-Demand

Association Analytics

The post ‘Tis the Season for Member Retention – On-Demand appeared first on Association Analytics.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

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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How Affinity-Based Fundraising Is Changing Everything

NonProfit PRO

Everyone knows the two main things to consider when fundraising are numbers and intent. But there’s a crucial third leg to fundraising, and that’s affinity. Instead of looking at broad-strokes behaviors, like recent purchases, affinity considers the underlying profile and motivations of donors.

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Why Your Organization Needs an Online Member Directory

Wild Apricot

Does trying to connect your organization’s members feel a little bit like herding cats? Then an online member directory is just what you need! One of the number one members’ benefits you can offer is the opportunity to network and connect.

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‘Tis the Season for Member Retention – 12/14/22

Association Analytics

The post ‘Tis the Season for Member Retention – 12/14/22 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Survey: Nearly 1 in 4 American Donors Increased Giving Due to Rising Inflation

NonProfit PRO

Donors with charitable giving budgets gave almost four times more money, on average, in the past 12 months and are two times more likely to give more money over the next 12 months due to rising inflation.

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2023 trends to help your nonprofit raise more

Charity Village

Do you find yourself reading the newspaper? Checking the weather before you leave the house? Or searching for a hot stock to invest in? Well, when you do these things, you’re looking at the trends around you. We’re entering a new year, and staying on top of the 2023 trends that will support your revenue […]. The post 2023 trends to help your nonprofit raise more appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Insights your association management software can provide your board of directors

Nimble AMS

Your association’s board of directors need to stay in the loop, but they don’t have time to keep up with your organization’s every move. Board reports summarize your association’s efforts , giv ing your board of directors necessary information without being too time-consuming. When writing these reports, your association management software (AMS) can provide valuable information to make the reporting even easier and more insightful. .

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

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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18 End-of-Year Giving Statistics (with Surprising Facts)

Donorbox

Nonprofits start making strategies and appeals for their end-of-year giving campaigns months in advance. Throughout this process, they keep wondering how to reach more people, pick up the right tools, craft effective appeals, and make a stellar marketing plan. This article is meant to answer the questions and doubts you may have about the decisions […].

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7 Nonprofit Holiday Bloopers

NonProfit PRO

Well, as a special Thanksgiving message, I wanted to share some holiday bloopers I’ve seen recently. I typically go through my stack of mail once a week to scan in new ideas or things I particularly like because I learn from what you as fundraisers do at your nonprofits.

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Job searching over the holidays

Charity Village

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…. to apply! Oddly enough, job hunting over the holidays and New Year isn’t such a terrible idea. While often overlooked by many job seekers, being especially active in your job-hunting journey over this time of year, which incorporates many diverse holiday celebrations (December to February), is a […]. The post Job searching over the holidays appeared first on CharityVillage.

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The Regenerative Principle in Practice for Nonprofit Management

Blue Avocado

Article In Brief: The Problem: Nonprofit leaders’ desire to improve the future, and feeling of present inadequacy, can lead to burnout, anxiety, and depression. We have to realize we can’t do it alone. Why it Happens: Nonprofits, and funders alike, work separately in silos, tackling challenges, and vying for the same access to resources, independently. […].

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Nonprofits Are Leveraging the Cloud, but Does It Have to Be So Complex?

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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10 Key Responsibilities of Nonprofit Board Members

Donorbox

Board members are the leadership team of your organization. They are meant to be responsible for overseeing every aspect of the organization from incorporation to budgeting to fundraising to donor relationship management, and even more. So, whether you’ve recently started an organization or trying to find new board members, knowing the key responsibilities of nonprofit […].

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Strategic Planning Themes: A Look Back at the Past Few Years

NonProfit PRO

What are strategic planning themes? How could I identify them? How might they evolve year-to-year? Understanding themes and trends offers numerous benefits to you as a leader since they can help inform decisions and strategies.

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Zombie Missions: Organizations that should close but won’t

Nonprofit AF

There is often the complaint that we have too many nonprofits in our sector. I don’t necessarily agree, and in.

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Tips to Make Your Donation Form Accessible to People with Disabilities

DonorPerfect

An estimated 15% of the world’s population lives with a disability, and your nonprofit’s donation form can be viewed from anywhere in the world. Accessibility compliance means doing the right thing for your donors, volunteers, and nonprofit website visitors. This integrity brings you closer to those you serve, avoids legal action for your organization, and Read More ».

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Nonprofit Technology Kick Start: Free World Class Board Meeting Software

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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Expert Insights: GivingTuesday and Beyond with Woodrow Rosenbaum

sgEngage

Each year, the Blackbaud Institute invites leading experts in the world of social good to reflect on current trends, giving insights to stay ahead of the curve. The latest edition, npEXPERTS—Game-Changers: How to Galvanize Supporters as Charitable Events Evolve , answers your most burning questions on the evolving landscape of fundraising events. In this article, we share insights from contributor Woodrow Rosenbaum, Chief Data Officer at GivingTuesday, who analyzed what the charitable event spa

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Charity Begins at Home

NonProfit PRO

I tried years ago to instruct my children the importance of giving and charity for others. My parents taught me that it was better to give than receive. I love to give and see the look on someone’s face when they receive a gift, especially those who deeply appreciate the act of giving.

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Collaborating for New Solutions To Persistent Societal Challenges

Saleforce Nonprofit

These days, persistent societal challenges are on the rise: hunger, mental health issues, contagious disease, conflict, chronic inequality, and the climate crisis. The list goes on — but so do the opportunities for innovation. Seldom has the world seen greater promise or greater peril. Realizing the more optimistic paths forward may not be easy, but it is possible.

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Alberta’s nonprofit sector: Too essential to fail

Charity Village

CCVO has launched their latest report on the state of the nonprofit sector, Too Essential to Fail, which highlights the increased constraints on the sector. The report delves into the heightened demand for services and the issues leading to revenue loss. CCVO has also launched a campaign to ensure relief for organizations facing the effects […].

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Donor Engagement Guide: 8 Key Steps to Better Retain and Engage Donors

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 Planned Giving: 4 Commonly Asked Questions

Greater Giving

For most nonprofits, donations from individuals make up the largest portion of the funding you bring in every year. Within that category, only a small amount of income comes from a large number of small and mid-sized donors, and the rest comes from a few major donors. While major donors could give to your organization in a number of ways, one of the most useful but most overlooked is planned giving.

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Everyday Philanthropy: The Power and Joy of Giving Back

NonProfit PRO

As nonprofit leaders and their teams know all too well, every gift matters and makes a difference to the communities nonprofits serve. But philanthropy isn’t limited to giving money. There are many ways to be a philanthropist and advance the causes that are important to you.

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Top 10 Reasons To Leverage The Top Training Management System

Gyrus

Constant upskilling is crucial for competent professionals today. With the best learning management system, you can achieve your learning goals proactively. Read the blog to get the latest insights.

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New poll reveals growing interest in charitable gifts and scaled back holiday spending

Charity Village

The results of a new Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of CanadaHelps reveals that nearly half of Canadians (47%) would prefer to receive a charitable gift that makes an impact such as a Charity Gift Card, eCard, or charitable gift instead of a material present like a sweater, movie pass, candles, books, or technology this […]. The post New poll reveals growing interest in charitable gifts and scaled back holiday spending appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Nonprofit Technology Adoption: Why It Matters and How to Be Successful

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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Are We Throwing Millions Away by the Way We Assess Donor Acquisition Results?

Bloomerang

The post Are We Throwing Millions Away by the Way We Assess Donor Acquisition Results? appeared first on Bloomerang.

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More Than 2000 Museums Across the Globe to Participate in Museum Store Sunday

NonProfit PRO

On Sunday, November 27, 2022, Museum Store Sunday will commence with the current count at 2,033 museum stores and cultural institutions across the globe participating in this annual event.

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The Seven Elements Of Meaningful Work

Eric Jacobsen Blog

There are so many good things to learn in the book, Helping People Win At Work , by Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge. Among those is the section about how to define meaningful work. Their definition consists of these seven attributes. Work is meaningful when it : It is conducted in a manner that is "good and proper" in all respects. It positively affects our company and our communities, giving our work an impact that extends beyond ourselves.

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An Update on Forum One’s DEIA Approach

Forum One

Forum One’s formal efforts around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion began about three years ago with the creation of our DEI team. Since then, we have revisited our commitment multiple times, formally addingthe “A” to the acronym to call out and center the importance of accessibility in every aspect of our work, and thought a lot about authenticity , but we haven’t talked a lot about our efforts publicly.

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Achieving Organizational Transformation: Pathways to Success

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.