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BridgeTECH Preview: Leveraging Technology to Improve Donor Rates

NonProfit PRO

Joshua Meyer, vice president of marketing at Bloomerang, will be presenting “Leveraging Technology to Improve Donor Rates” at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Meyer to get a sneak peek at his presentation.

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Top Ten Data Challenges (And Solutions) for Associations

Association Analytics

When you turn to another person for relationship advice, whether that’s a trusted friend or therapist, you often start by discussing what’s bothering you. You turn to them for help because you know something is amiss, but you might not know where to start or have a frame of reference for how to come up with a solution. But when it comes to a troubling relationship with your data, can you turn to those same people?

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How to Launch & Grow a Tribute Giving Program for Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Your donors and supporters start searching Google for “holiday gifts that benefit nonprofits” in early August, yet most nonprofits do not update their holiday tribute giving program until November or December. Now is the time to update and launch a holiday Tribute Giving Program for your nonprofit. Tribute giving is when a donor makes a donation in someone else’s name to honor that person or to celebrate a special occasion.

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Leadership Lessons from the Martial Arts

The MatrixFiles

Google for leadership lessons from the martial arts and you’ll get a jillion posts. Most of them focus on skills you’ll develop from practicing the martial arts. Skills like focus, discipline, respect, confidence, flexibility, etc. I recently did a webinar for UST Education on just this topic BUT my leadership lessons are ones I learned from my master, Master Seung Hum Yun at Be Ryong Martial Arts in Alexandria, VA.

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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 One Nonprofit Developed a Social Media Strategy That Raised $57,000 in 2 Weeks

NonProfit PRO

Jennifer Rubin and Terry Pearl of 360 Philanthropy Group shared an anonymous nonprofit case study that relied on storytelling via social media and email to raise $57,000 in unrestricted funds in two weeks. Here’s a look at their recommended social media strategy.

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LGBTQ+ advocacy strategies to generate advocates year-round

EveryAction

Why LGBTQ+ advocacy is always-on from here on It’s more important than ever for LGBTQ+ organizations to effectively advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ people. While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round. To illustrate, by the time 2023 Pride began on June 1, there were already over 500 pieces of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation proposed or passed in state legislatures across the country.

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Leadership Lessons from the Martial Arts

The MatrixFiles

Google for leadership lessons from the martial arts and you’ll get a jillion posts. Most of them focus on skills you’ll develop from practicing the martial arts. Skills like focus, discipline, respect, confidence, flexibility, etc. I recently did a webinar for UST Education on just this topic BUT my leadership lessons are ones I learned from my master, Master Seung Hum Yun at Be Ryong Martial Arts in Alexandria, VA.

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The Key to More Revenue? Moving Out of a Transactional Fundraising Mindset

NonProfit PRO

Transactional fundraising is something so deeply rooted in many traditional fundraising practices that we may not really know what we are missing and the harm it's causing to us and our donors until we feel and experience transformational fundraising with authentic, mission-driven donor relationships.

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How to generate advocacy calls from your supporters to elected officials

EveryAction

This blog was originally published in August 2020 and has been updated. Whether your organization advocates for policy change on the national, state, or local level, mobilizing your supporters to place advocacy calls to their legislators is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal—and with support from the right technology, it can also be one of the most convenient.

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A Personal Note from Our Accounting Team – This is What Inspires Us

Blue Fox

[It’s No Secret; It’s Our Clients!] Sometimes, we get wrapped up in the “accounting” part of our jobs. (We are accountants, after all.) We focus on spreadsheets and financial management platforms and forget about the enormous impact our clients (nonprofit and social enterprises) make in their communities and the world. We forget that our work enables our clients to maximize their impact.

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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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How to approach your association’s board for new AMS tech

Nimble AMS

It’s time for your organization to purchase new association management software (AMS). You know it. Others at your association know it. But before you can move ahead in your search, evaluation, purchase, and implementation of new AMS technology, you still need one thing: board approval. Gaining board approval for new AMS tech requires you to make a strong business case.

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How to Cultivate Event Attendees Into Major Gift Donors

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits should use events for stewardship, moving donors up the pipeline. After all, events are a great entry point where you can make a donor want to be part of the community your nonprofit is building around your cause or mission. Here’s a look at how to cultivate event attendees into major donors.

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9 Nonprofit Leadership Skills Every Founder & Director Must Master

Get Fully Funded

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Without good leadership, everything falls apart. It’s like a band with no director – everyone is playing their own song and together it’s just noise instead of beautiful chords of music.

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How Microlearning Is Revolutionizing Learning Management Systems

Gyrus

Get ahead of the curve with expert insights on the best practices for creating microlearning content, tips for integrating microlearning into your LMS, and predictions for the future of microlearning in the education industry.

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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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Hey journalists, we need to talk about your problematic portrayals of nonprofits

Nonprofit AF

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Giving USA: Donations Drop Below $500B in 2022 After Record-Setting Year

NonProfit PRO

The Giving USA annual report on philanthropy showed that, in 2022, nonprofits raised $499.33 billion — a 3.4% year-over-year drop in current dollars and a 10.5% downturn when adjusted for inflation.

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How to Prevent Fundraising Burnout in a Small, Growing Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

Fundraising burnout is real and it’s killing too many small nonprofits. And what you’ll find at the core is “do it all” syndrome. Maybe you’re experiencing it now. You’re juggling 50 balls at once. You are managing your organization, coordinating volunteers, handling all the marketing and fundraising tasks, making sure programs are running, and maybe even sweeping the floors.

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Cracking the code: Understanding and analyzing your donor retention rate

Charity Village

Interested in learning more about advanced techniques for donor retention? We’ve partnered with Keela to offer a free webinar on June 29, 2023. Register now! As a nonprofit organization, you know that fundraising is critical to your mission’s success. However, when we think about how we’re going to reach ambitious fundraising goals, nonprofits frequently turn to […] The post Cracking the code: Understanding and analyzing your donor retention rate appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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Scout Quest + ads: a perfect match

M+R

Read time: 4 minutes Like many dads, I am highly susceptible to Tool Envy. I see a window washer working with some sort of fancy telescoping squeegee, and I want one. I can neither spell nor pronounce sphygmomanometer , but every time I’m sitting in a doctor’s office I have an urge to take one home. I won’t even tell you about the hours I have spent watching YouTube videos and coveting a 3-D printer like Gollum with a ring.

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Study: 76% of Not-for-Profits Report Funding Challenges During Economic Downturn

NonProfit PRO

UHY Advisors announced the release of its "2023 Not-for-Profit Trends Report," which polled over 225 executives within not-for-profit organizations across sectors including healthcare, education, social/community services, and others with annual revenues ranging from less than $250,000 to over $10,000,000.

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10 GivingTuesday Statistics for 2023 Every Fundraiser Should Know

Neon CRM

There’s no denying it—statistics prove that GivingTuesday has become a worldwide phenomenon. What started as a grassroots movement meant to balance out holiday season spending is now a generosity-driving powerhouse. Check out these GivingTuesday statistics sourced from the GivingTuesday 2022 impact report and broader impact data to learn more about the influence GivingTuesday has on the philanthropic sector. 1.

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Outsourcing non-core functions: The pros, cons, and best practices

Charity Village

Interested in learning about outsourcing non-core functions at your nonprofit? We’ve partnered with Enkel to offer a free webinar on August 10. Register here. To hire in-house, or to outsource? That is the question that most nonprofits face at one point or another along their journey. It’s a big decision and one that should not be […] The post Outsourcing non-core functions: The pros, cons, and best practices appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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Building Innovation Into Your Nonprofit Culture: 5 Lessons from Joan Garry

DonorPerfect

Before becoming a renowned nonprofit leadership coach, Joan Garry was the executive director of GLAAD, a LGBTQ+ nonprofit organization. Her session at the 2023 DonorPerfect Community Conference, Reigniting Innovation Within Your Organization, was an inspiring talk about how our nonprofit heroes can propel their vision forward and see their mission succeed.

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Professional Interim Leaders Invited to Join National Interim Leadership Summit

NonProfit PRO

For the first time, interim leaders of nonprofit organizations will gather virtually July 26-28, 2023, for the National Interim Leadership Summit. The summit is dedicated to advancing one of the fastest-growing career opportunities in community impact organizations and throughout the nonprofit sector.

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Signs Of A Successful Nonprofit Board: Making A Difference With 120 Hours

Bloomerang

Nonprofit organizations rely on the commitment and active engagement of their board members to make a significant impact in their communities. The allocation of time and effort by board members is crucial for the success of these organizations. In this blog, we will explore the signs of a successful nonprofit board by examining the specific areas where board members can contribute their time.

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Status of fundraising: Trends in the Canadian nonprofit sector

Charity Village

To expand on the success of last year’s benchmarking study, Blackbaud Canada is pleased to announce that research for the 2023 Status of Fundraising Report is now underway and you are invited to be a part of it! Set to launch in the Fall, this essential report will offer a glimpse into the top trends […] The post Status of fundraising: Trends in the Canadian nonprofit sector 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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8 Great Activation Ideas and Examples in 2023 

The Sponsorship Collective

2023 has been an incredible year in sponsorship activations already, and it’s only about halfway over! Being on the cutting edge of activations can set you apart and drive more sponsorship your way, so what kinds of activations are getting all the headlines this year? Here are some of the most standout activations thus far […] The post 8 Great Activation Ideas and Examples in 2023 appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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Giveffect Launches Innovative AI Writer Feature to Help Nonprofits Maximize Impact

NonProfit PRO

Giveffect announced the launch of its latest innovative feature: AI Writer. This cutting-edge tool built within the connected Giveffect software helps nonprofits write the most sought-after types of content quickly, easily, and without leaving the platform.

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Turn Your Dedicated Volunteers into Repeat Donors

Bloomerang

Have you ever wondered where you can find a group of passionate donors who share your vision? The answer lies right within your very own volunteer base. These incredible individuals, who are already committed to your cause, hold the key to unlocking the donations your nonprofit needs to thrive. Finding and engaging new donors is one of the toughest challenges nonprofits face today.

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Outsourcing Non-Core Functions: The Pros, Cons, Best Practices and Things to Consider

Charity Village

On August 10, join us for a free webinar to learn about outsourcing non-core functions at your nonprofit. To hire in-house, or to outsource? That is the question that most nonprofits face at one point or another along their journey. It’s a big decision and one that should not be taken lightly. In this webinar, we’ll tackle […] The post Outsourcing Non-Core Functions: The Pros, Cons, Best Practices and Things to Consider appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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.