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Mission Possible: How Technology and Automation Propel Nonprofits

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Mission Possible: How Technology and Automation Propel Nonprofits We know that running a small nonprofit can be both rewarding and overwhelming, especially when it comes to navigating the technical and financial aspects of your organization. Imagine multiplying your team’s fundraising productivity without hiring more people.

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The End of Traditional Fundraising Jobs and What to Do About It

NonProfit PRO

For many years, I insisted that there was a paradigm shift in the nonprofit sector, but fundraisers thought everything would stay the same. However, the pandemic created distance between nonprofits and donors, which has changed fundraising as we once knew it.

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[Free Webinar] An Intro to Google Search Ads & the Google Ad Grants Program for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (1 hour) Cost: Free Presented by: Ron Fusco , Vice President of Marketing at Eventgroove Google Search Ads can be a very effective tool for increasing awareness of your nonprofit, attracting volunteers and event attendees, and achieving your fundraising goals—provided you have the skills and budget necessary to implement effective Google Ads campaigns.

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Top technology trends to help your association personalize the member experience

Nimble AMS

Today, associations are even more focused on increasing value and providing great experiences to attract and retain members. According to Community Brands research, enhancing the member experience is the top area of focus, and providing personalized experience remains the biggest area associations plan to invest in. Our Nimble AMS product strategy focuses on empowering associations to improve the member experience.

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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 to Turn Event Attendees into Long-Term Donors

Charity Village

Original Broadcast Date: July 20, 2023. Summary: Hosting fundraising events and campaigns is great, but what next? How do you turn event attendees into longtime donors for your organization? In this webinar, we break down the three steps to secure more longtime supporters for your cause. But the best part is these tactics will also allow […] The post How to Turn Event Attendees into Long-Term Donors appeared first on CharityVillage.

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4 Tips to Design Member-Centric Nonprofit Programs

NonProfit PRO

Your members are the very heart of your organization, which is why building and maintaining a strong membership base is so vital to the work you do. Here are four tips to create a member-centric program that delivers real value to your members by connecting directly with them.

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What Are You Doing with Your Donor Data?

Greater Giving

Donor Data Management How To Supercharge Relationships You’ve spent weeks, months, or even years collecting every bit of data your donors produce. Your donor data may include phone numbers, emails, birthdays, donation history, and even meal preferences. With the rise of online donor engagement , data collection is a natural part of modern fundraising.

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Three reasons to lead with curiosity in our advocacy

Charity Village

“Curiosity is the pre-requisite to change,” writes journalist and author Amanda Ripley. Coming to a conversation ready to listen and to hear the perspectives of others while holding our assumptions loosely is a proven way to have positive conversations that generate more creative outcomes and leave all parties feeling heard and respected. And while it […] The post Three reasons to lead with curiosity in our advocacy appeared first on CharityVillage.

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What Will Giving Look Like This Year?

NonProfit PRO

If you’re worried about the latest trends in giving, you’re not alone. That’s why I was interested to hear about some recent research done by Charity Navigator, which found that 80% of people surveyed said they’d be donating to the nonprofits they care about this year.

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Money talks: Why tuning into the Giving Pledge matters 

Candid

As the saying goes, “Money talks,” and there’s no better example of this than the Giving Pledge and its effect on the social sector. To date, 241 individuals with a cumulative net worth easily surpassing $1 trillion have made the pledge—a public commitment to give the majority of their fortunes to charity. That’s potentially a lot of philanthropy. Whether these megadonors are on your radar, their voices are shaping broader conversations in the philanthropic sector about what and who gets funded,

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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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Run a Productive, Fun Nonprofit Board Meeting

Get Fully Funded

When you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? How do you feel? I’m willing to bet I know the answer. In one word, “UGH.” If you are like most nonprofit leaders, the thought of a Board meeting creates feelings of dread, the blahs, the “let’s get it over withs”, the “I don’t have time for this” mindset, or the “I don’t know why we even bothers”.

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Strategic planning for life

Charity Village

Many of you have drafted, edited, and/or critiqued a strategic plan at some point in your career. What is a strategic plan and what does it do? It defines an organization, including its vision and values. It defines goals and objectives. It develops a concrete path on how to attain those goals and objectives. Organizations […] The post Strategic planning for life appeared first on CharityVillage.

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WDA Launches Community Practice Focused on Public and Nonprofit Sector Clients

NonProfit PRO

William Duff Architects expands its market reach with the launch of its community practice, complementing its residential, commercial, and hospitality practices. The launch enables the company to provide support to public and nonprofit sector clients.

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3 Ways to Activate DEI in Your Nonprofit Organization

Qgiv

As engagement in DEI work deepens, it becomes clear that well-intentioned pledges of commitment to incorporate core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are not enough. Your team may be grappling with questions like, “How do we transform words on the page into reality?” or, “What are the actual actions we can take to realize our vision of a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion?

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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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Advocacy Amplified: How Nonprofits Can Garner State Legislative Support for Their Causes

Blue Avocado

Do you feel like your nonprofit is continually facing uphill battles when it comes to legislative advocacy? You're not alone. Advocacy is an art form, and to excel, you must master the language, tactics, and politics of it. In our latest article, the author shares eleven insightful strategies to help your nonprofit effectively lobby legislators and make a tangible difference.

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Nominations now open for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards

Charity Village

The Government of Alberta announced that nominations are now open for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards, which will be awarded on International Volunteer Day on December 5. Albertans are invited to nominate a youth, adult or senior volunteer who has contributed to the well-being of their community. There are two awards which will be […] The post Nominations now open for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards appeared first on CharityVillage.

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BridgeTECH Preview: The Farmlink Project Keynote Session

NonProfit PRO

Aidan Reilly, co-founder and head of partnerships at The Farmlink Project, will be presenting the closing keynote session at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Reilly to get a sneak peek at his session.

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10 Member Appreciation Day Ideas + 6 Quick Steps to Show You Care!

Wild Apricot

Want to show members how thankful you are for their support? Then hold a member appreciation day! Here's 10 unique ideas to get you started!

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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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How to Monitor & Adjust Your Fundraising Development Plan Throughout the Year

CauseVox

As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of a well-crafted fundraising development plan. Whether you’re creating a new plan or adapting an existing one to address new trends and unprecedented events – a common occurrence in recent years – it’s important to remember that fundraising plans are dynamic. They are living documents, serving as a “north star” to guide your organization to success.

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3 Ways Grantmakers Can Jumpstart a Culture of Well-Being for Employees and Grantees

sgEngage

As a grantmaker, you’re on a mission to make a positive impact in your community through grantmaking. You love what you do, but sometimes it seems there’s never enough time, staff, and resources to get ALL the things done while taking care of yourself at the same time. You know your well-being should be a top priority if you want to be effective over the long haul, but most of the time this seems unrealistic given the number of urgent and important items on your never-ending to-do list.

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How Your Organization’s Structure Can Support Your Donor Journeys

NonProfit PRO

Bad structure and poor division of labor contributes to the creation of bad processes and systems which, in turn, creates inefficiency. This results in real harm to the economy of the organization and even more harm to the donor experience.

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Six Steps On The Leadership Journey Of Development Professionals

Bloomerang

Have you taken the time to assess your expertise as a development professional from a leadership perspective? Through the execution of a range of administrative, communication, and managerial responsibilities, the development professional gains a thorough understanding of both fundraising strategies and organizational needs. Due to this collective mastery, your work offers an invaluable skill set that uniquely positions development professionals for leadership at nonprofit and philanthropic age

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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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[Webinar] The Art of Sponsorships

CauseVox

Discover foundational elements and mutual benefits of securing sponsorships for your organization, target audience and sponsors. Join Mariah Monique as she teaches you how to build a cohesive event sponsorship that is sellable and attractive to sponsors. She’ll walk you through her step-by-step signature process and reveal best practices of cultivating relationships that overtime can produce hundreds of thousands of dollars, increasing your organization’s ability and capacity to reach your commu

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Unraveling the Threads App for Fundraisers

sgEngage

Modern fundraising depends on meeting your supporters where they are. Increasingly, those spaces are virtual and constantly evolving. Threads, a new app released by Meta, is rushing into the space left by Twitter’s constantly changing policies. With all the hype growing around this new social media platform, you’re probably asking how it might be useful in your fundraising strategy and whether you should jump on the bandwagon.

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The Giving Block Negates the Carbon Footprint of Cryptocurrency Donations

NonProfit PRO

The Giving Block unveiled EcoGift, a process designed to make cryptocurrency donations climate-friendly. EcoGift was designed to measure and negate the carbon footprint from cryptocurrency donations processed on The Giving Block’s platform.

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Work-related stress is most often caused by heavy workloads

Charity Village

According to the Labour Force Survey study conducted by Statistics Canada, over 4.1 million Canadians indicated that they experienced high or very high levels of work-related stress, which represents 21.2% of all employed people in Canada. The study surveyed workers aged 15-69 in April of 2023. Based on this sample, the most common causes of […] The post Work-related stress is most often caused by heavy workloads 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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Mitigating Risks When Using ChatGPT

Tech Soup

ChatGPT and emerging technology in general is a huge point of interest in the nonprofit community, and it can be a fantastic tool. While ChatGPT offers exciting functionality that can enable nonprofits to save time and money, it is still very new and does have limitations. In this post, we'll explore some security, data privacy, and legal risks that you take by using ChatGPT, and discuss how you can mitigate them.

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Creating a Connected Campus to Award More Scholarships and Improve Student Outcomes

sgEngage

As undergraduate enrollment continues to decline—one million fewer students enrolled in 2022 than in 2020*—colleges and universities must consider new ways to attract and retain students. With economic concerns among the most significant barriers to enrollment, scholarships can be a valuable tool in recruitment and retention efforts and can help drive college completion.

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New Resource From Info-Tech Research Group Accelerates Digital Transformation for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

To support nonprofit leaders seeking to leverage digital data to their organizations' best advantage, Info-Tech Research Group has released its new data-backed blueprint designed specifically for nonprofits. The resource was designed to demonstrate the value of data for nonprofits.

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Applications are now open for the Community Climate Transitions Innovation Fund

Charity Village

As part of the Community Climate Transitions Innovation Fund, Tamarack Institute is offering funding for six climate-related projects in communities across Canada. Eligible projects will help communities mitigate and/or adapt to climate change, focusing on innovative, participatory, equitable, and multisolving approaches. The goals of the Innovation Fund are to: Support and resource community ideas; Develop […] The post Applications are now open for the Community Climate Transitions Innova

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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.