EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

This week, our friends at Cornershop Creative are dropping in to talk about the best ways for nonprofits of all sizes to improve their website performance, increase user engagement, and ultimately boost digital fundraising. Although it’s hard to believe, we’re approaching the middle of the year. That means now is the perfect time to take stock of where your organization stands, especially as we head into the always-busy year-end giving season.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit Tech for Good launched in 2005 as a Myspace page and in the 18 years since we’ve been through multiple early adoption phases of new social media — first Facebook and Twitter and then on to LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr. The early days and weeks, and sometimes even months, are when your nonprofit is most likely to experience the fastest organic growth rate of new followers.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 6, 2023

Because charitable giving is on the decline, nonprofits are looking for ways to increase impact while decreasing costs. Here are four ways that a cloud-powered digital strategy can help nonprofits do more with less.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 5, 2023

Your association’s success depends upon the success of your employees. To ensure your organization thrives, you’ll need to invest in your staff. But how can you make a conscious effort to elevate staff across your association? By being intentional about employee empowerment. Read our blog for five employee empowerment strategies you can adopt at your organization today.

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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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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Organizations that do have a strategic plan continually express the advantages that this type of preparation gives them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2023

A supplemental post to 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , the website statistics listed below can guide your nonprofit in creating and maintaining a website that maximizes the user experience and fundraising success. Website Design 94% of consumers/donors say that their first impression of a brand is based on its website’s design. [ Web FX ] 25% of website visitors will abandon a website if it takes more than four seconds to load. [ Website Builder Expert ] 5

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Whole Whale

JULY 7, 2023

This will probably also be playing out in courts or cage matches as Elon’s Twitter deals with Zuckerberg’s Threads by Instagram. The truth for organizations is that it makes sense to at least claim your Thread profile from your Instagram account, regardless of how you plan to use it. Character Limit : Threads gives users a 500-character count limit, while unverified Twitter users have a maximum of 280 characters.

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M+R

JULY 6, 2023

Reading time: 4 minutes Look, nobody really wants to join a new social media platform. But we do need a place where we can reach supporters, share content, and look at pictures of other people’s dogs — preferably without being subjected to harassment, trolling, misinformation, and attacks on our democracy. So the search continues. Maybe you dipped your toes in with Hive or Spoutible, but didn’t find enough engagement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2023

Join us for an engaging webinar where we dive into the world of year-end fundraising and reveal the incredible potential of AI. In the era of AI buzz, we take a practical approach to show you how to leverage AI to save time and raise more! Discover five actionable strategies that will empower your nonprofit to achieve fundraising success as the year draws to a close.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 5, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you learn the importance of generating time, talent and treasure for the institution you represent. Here are some tips to cultivate and connect with engaged gift prospects.

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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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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 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 the best words and phrases for successful fundraising appeals: Dear Charity Clairity, I’d like to spiff up my appeal writing.

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Charity Village

JULY 7, 2023

This article was previously published by Challenge Factory and is reprinted with permission. “Are we there yet? Are we there yet?” As children, we ask the same question over and over if we don’t get an answer we like. We get stuck on the question, repeating it, rather than processing new information or adjusting our […] The post Where have all the workers gone?

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The Sponsorship Collective

JULY 5, 2023

Kevin Grothe’s Road to Success Kevin Grothe is the VP of sponsorship for the Memphis in May International Festival, a celebration of Memphis culture that seeks to spread international awareness. The organization has spearheaded economic, international, and education programs throughout Memphis. Further, the Memphis in May International Festival hosts big events that foster community togetherness, […] The post Sponsorship Case Study: Memphis in May International Festival appeared first on

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2023

To create your nonprofit’s website, you need clear goals to guide your content and design. Follow these best practices to set measurable website goals.

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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.

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OneCause

JULY 7, 2023

This complete guide will walk you through all of the necessary steps of the school auction planning process, plus extra tips and resources from OneCause.

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Charity Village

JULY 7, 2023

Digital Museums Canada invites eligible museums and heritage, cultural and Indigenous organizations to apply for up to $250,000 in funding to create a range of bilingual digital products, including virtual exhibits and tours, web-based games, and educational resources. There are two funding streams available for organizations: Community Stories With an investment of $25,000, develop an […] The post Digital Museums Canada launches call for proposals for funding appeared first on CharityVill

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sgEngage

JULY 3, 2023

With quickly evolving community needs and the ever-present possibility of a climate event or economic downturn, nonprofits know how to be nimble. But sometimes supporting your community in their moment of crisis can upend a well-strategized budget. When faced with a radical disruption to your organization’s budget due to an emergency or unforeseen disaster, how can the finance office lead the charge to rally and reset?

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2023

Endaoment unveiled the Universal Impact Pool (UIP), a new type of fundraising vehicle for philanthropic giving in collaboration with the public goods asset allocation platform, Gitcoin.

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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.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

Hardly a day goes by, or an hour for that matter, without hearing about Artificial Intelligence, or as it is more affectionately known — AI. The explosion of activity is mind-numbing — venture capitalists have been throwing money at AI start-ups, investing over $11 billion in May alone, according to data firm PitchBook , an increase of 86% over the same month last year.

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Charity Village

JULY 7, 2023

This article was previously published by TechSoup and is reprinted with permission. After introducing the concept of digital fundraising, providing a round-up of traditional fundraising tools that support the integration of digital technology, and exploring strategies for enhancing generational giving with PayPal Giving Fund Canada, our Digital Fundraising 101 series continues today with a look at some of the most exciting […] The post Digital fundraising 101: Exploring the new frontier of

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Forum One

JULY 6, 2023

Customer experience (CX) is the sum of every interaction a member of the public has with your organization. CX is not just a set of actions, but also focuses on feelings. How do your audiences feel about your organization and brand? At every customer “touchpoint,” you can improve how your stakeholders feel about you. Your website is a crucial brand touchpoint.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 5, 2023

GrantWatch.com is rethinking the grant-seeking process with new features that simplify and enhance the complex landscape of grant seeking. With a robust lineup of 20 new and enhanced features, GrantWatch offers a comprehensive suite of tools, designed to optimize the grant-seeking journey.

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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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Care2

JULY 6, 2023

Many charitable organizations experienced a worrying trend in 2022: A 10% dip in individual donations and a declining donor retention rate. The Fundraising Effectiveness Project documented just how many donors in 2021 didn’t return to give again in 2022! What can fundraising professionals do to put 2023 back on track? Fortunately, there are solutions to help your nonprofit organization find new donors and retain your existing ones.

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Charity Village

JULY 7, 2023

This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. In today’s fast-paced and high-stress work environment, it’s not uncommon for individuals to experience workplace-induced emotional trauma. Workplace stress can have significant and long-term effects on individuals, including emotional trauma. When people are subjected to toxic work environments, abusive supervision, or other forms of stress […] The post The hidden costs of workplace stress: Emotional tra

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DonorPerfect

JULY 7, 2023

If you’re the sole fundraiser, passionate founder, or full-time volunteer of a small nonprofit, you already know how to turn a little into a lot. You’ve got a special type of drive, grit, and determination that elevates communities and makes real, positive change in people’s lives. But as dedicated as you are to your mission, Read More » The post Work Smarter, Not Harder: 6 Tips for Scrappy Fundraisers appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 6, 2023

When someone has been a volunteer, annual donor or dues-paying member, they may seem like a great prospective board member, but what happens when you have to reject that board member? Here are three tips to produce a better outcome — for both the rejected board candidate and the nonprofit.

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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.

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Donorbox

JULY 7, 2023

34% of volunteers report that they volunteer for their church or religious organization. That is higher than most nonprofit sectors. The best way to keep this percentage high and encourage more involvement is by providing more volunteer opportunities and thanking your volunteers whenever possible. Individuals that volunteer for your church have spent time and effort […] The post 15 Creative Church Volunteer Appreciation Ideas (+Sample Thank-You Letter) appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Charity Village

JULY 7, 2023

BC Healthy Communities announced that applications are now open for the Age-friendly Communities Grants. Funded by the Ministry of Health, BC Healthy Communities Society (BCHC) delivers age-friendly community grants. The grants offer funding across two streams: Planning (Stream 1) up to $25,000 and Projects (Stream 2) up to $15,000. The grants include in-kind, capacity-building supports […] The post Age-friendly Communities Grants applications are now open appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 6, 2023

Summertime And the livin’ is easy… It’s the time of long nights, lemonade, relaxation, and quality time, with friends and family. It’s also the time when inboxes are crammed with “Away” messages. Before you set out for your well-deserved break, it’s crucial to inform your colleagues, clients, and contacts about your absence. Composing an “Away” email message that conveys warmth, friendliness, and professionalism goes a long way to maintaining positive relationships and ma

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 6, 2023

PHLY Is Committed to Supporting the Non-Profit Sector. Figuring out how to get the right insurance policy can be complicated—especially in the non-profit sector. To help you find the perfect policy for your organization, Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) created a comprehensive guide to insurance for non-profit organizations. Download Your eBook.

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