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Maximize the Marriage of Marketing and Technology by Understanding Trends

.orgSource

When marketing got hitched to technology and changed its name to MarTech, their relationship caught fire. That marriage is making an indelible impact on the way associations operate and their ability to engage with members. The MarTech stack, or the digital platforms that professionals use to understand and reach their audiences, is changing so fast […].

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The Importance of Following Trends

NonProfit PRO

Several things are certain in 2021 thus far. The year 2020 is behind us and 2021 is transitioning to a new normal. Let us see how this year plays out for the nonprofit sector. Examine where you are so far this year and where you expect to finish in 2021. Focus on what you can control. Prepare for unpredictable.

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Corporate Sponsorships 101: Everything You Need to Know

Wild Apricot

Individual giving makes up a large portion of funding for many nonprofits. While these donors are vital to your organization, many of these supporters may need to pause or shift their donations when difficult economic times hit. This is one reason.

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Post-Pandemic: Rebuilding Your Volunteer and Financial Base

Bloomerang

Now as the vaccine rolls out across cities, states, and further afield, we may have that long hoped for normality cresting the horizon. It’s too early to think we are out of the storm completely. But as the Coronavirus appears on the backfoot, it’s a good moment to take stock of the damage it’s done and consider the financial opportunities of volunteer re-engagement and new funding currently available.

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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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A Publishing Strategy Makes Content Magic

.orgSource

What magic will– Define your association as the go-to source for education and career development? Engage members to click, like, share, download, purchase, and participate? Generate revenue, increase recognition, and build reputation? It’s a tall order, but no wands or capes are involved. A publishing strategy that unifies mission and messaging to deliver the information […].

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How to Write Power Stories, Part 2

NonProfit PRO

Our stories have to engage readers on such a powerful emotional level that when we transition from them to the ask, readers feel compelled to take an action or make a gift. Like a still-life painting or a well-written haiku, archetypal images set a scene for readers in just a few words.

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How to Navigate the Post-COVID Novel Nonprofit Economy

Bloomerang

We are witnessing the rise of a new generation of donors and nonprofit employees. Brian Solis , Global Innovation Evangelist and Digital Anthropologist, calls this Generation Novel, or Gen N. This is an evolution, accelerated by the COVID pandemic and social upheaval, from what he previously called Generation Connected, or Gen C. The digital revolution created hyper-connection.

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3 Donor Acknowledgement Ideas & Implementation Tips

Get Fully Funded

Today’s article dives into a vital topic for nonprofits – letting your supporters know how much they’ve impacted your cause and how much you appreciate them. It’s important to have a plan in place for donor acknowledgement and John Killoran, Founder of Snowball Fundraising, lends his expertise from assisting over 7,000 nonprofits below. . Without constituents, your nonprofit organization wouldn’t be able to positively impact your community and drive your mission forward.

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Transformational Gifts Aren’t Out of Reach — All You Need Is a Big Idea

NonProfit PRO

Transformational gifts can take your organization to the next level. Pursuing transformational gifts from a select group of interested and capable donors is not only the best way to achieve your annual fundraising goals, but it can also catalyze further growth and provide a stable future for your organization.

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4 Reasons to Start Planning Ahead for Giving Tuesday

sgEngage

Whether you’re brand new to nonprofit work or a veteran of the sector, you’re probably aware that GivingTuesday is one of the most important fundraising days of the year for many nonprofits. In fact, an incredible $2.47 billion was donated to nonprofits on GivingTuesday in 2020. Because of this major fundraising potential, it’s never too early to start planning for GivingTuesday.

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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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3 Tips to Start A Donor Acquisition Program

Bloomerang

So you want to start up (or restart) a donor acquisition program. First of all, congratulations! The reality is, whether you are trying to grow a new file or stop attrition on your existing file, there’s no better way to obtain and keep new donors than with a well-executed donor acquisition program. But where do you start? . Tip #1: Identify .

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How a Data-Driven Approach Supports Community Engagement

Saleforce Nonprofit

By: Barbara Clarkson, Solutions Consultant at Economic Change CIC. In 2013, just as austerity began to bite, the Stockport Homes Group noticed that several of their tenants were constantly struggling to make ends meet. They saw the need for something different than a food bank, which is designed to provide short-term emergency support, and launched the Your Local Pantry scheme.

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Black Women’s Health Imperative Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign to Reach Black Women and Communities of Color

NonProfit PRO

The Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) announced that it has received a $400,000 grant from The Rockefeller Foundation to improve vaccination rates among Black women and communities of color. The grant is part of The Rockefeller Foundation's $20 million Equity-First Vaccination Initiative.

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Advice for progressive billionaires who want to make the world better

Nonprofit AF

Over the weekend I listened to this episode of The Ethical Rainmaker, where my friend (and fellow co-chair of Community-Centric.

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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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Future-Proofing Your Fundraising: The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021 [REPORT]

Classy

The State of Modern Philanthropy is back for 2021. Today’s nonprofit organizations will still require regular evaluation against data-driven insights to thrive into the future. . We’ve surfaced the most valuable and forward-thinking insights from over 4,800 organizations and across 46,000 campaigns. Collectively, these new data points and recommendations give charitable organizations and leaders across the sector a clear path forward through the fundraising landscape.

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The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Membership Engagement Strategy

Wild Apricot

Member engagement can mean different things to different folks. For-profit marketers and social media managers, for instance, often use the term “engagement” when referring to how an individual is engaging online – in terms of website.

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Early Education Nonprofit Launches New National Podcast Featuring Kristen Bell and ABC’s Gloria Riviera

NonProfit PRO

Neighborhood Villages, a Boston-based nonprofit working to realize a future in which all families have access to affordable, high-quality early education and care, today launched a new podcast in partnership with Lemonada Media. Listeners will join award-winning journalist Gloria Riviera and special correspondent Kristen Bell.

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What Its Like to Be a RiseUP Fellow: Isaiah Schutz-Ramon

Media Cause

Being selected as a Fellow for the RiseUp Fellowship couldn’t have come at a better time. I had just finished college, but had lost both my restaurant and warehouse jobs due to COVID-19. I had just finished an apprenticeship at COOP Careers and was doing volunteer work at a few small nonprofits to get industry experience in digital marketing. I heard about the fellowship program through COOP Careers, and put in what would end up being my 257th job application since finishing college. 257.

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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 Run a Successful Nonprofit Membership Program | Donorbox

Donorbox

Membership programs are an opportunity for organizations to build a base of loyal supporters, draw on a large pool of individuals to help with planning, fundraising, public speaking, and other organizational tasks, and count on a chunk of annual income that comes with no strings attached. In simplest terms, a membership program asks individuals to […].

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Another New eToolkit: Engaging Volunteer Leaders

VQ Strategies

Volunteer leaders can build the capacity of staff throughout an organization, yet many professionals are reluctant to empower volunteer leaders because they are uncomfortable delegating responsibilities. Effectively advocating for volunteer leadership requires not only an ability to articulate the benefits of engaging volunteer leaders but also understanding what gets in people’s way of delegating and being able to reduce the barriers to delegation.

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What Writing a Book About Monthly Giving Has Taught Me

NonProfit PRO

Much has changed since Harvey McKinnon wrote the book "Hidden Gold" in 1999 and since I wrote "Monthly Giving. The Sleeping Giant" in 2012. Much more emphasis on social media. Much more use of email. Much more in paid digital approaches. Yet, there’s still not enough attention on monthly donor retention.

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3 Reasons Your Nonprofit Needs a Brand Guide

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes 3 Reasons Your Nonprofit Needs a Brand Guide. Branding is not just your organization’s logo and website design. Your organization’s brand is a much broader concept, more along the lines of how your organization makes people feel. It encompasses identity, language, consistency, and voice—much like a personality that provides cohesion for your organization.

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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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Online Fundraising: The Ultimate Guide for Modern Nonprofits

Donorbox

During the Covid Pandemic, online fundraising has saved many nonprofits from closing, but it’s more than just a recent trend. Online fundraising was popular before 2020 and will continue to grow as technology advances. “According to a recent study in 2020, online giving has grown by 21% during the global pandemic.” This interest in online […].

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Increasing Memberships + Ticket Sales Post-COVID (and Beyond)

CauseVox

A year into the pandemic, admission-based organizations all over North America have pivoted from the original shutdowns to leverage virtual programming capabilities. They’ve worked hard to show off their collections in new ways, engage their communities, and bring education to their supporters during the dark days of the pandemic. Now, with vaccines readily available and COVID cases declining in many areas, admission-based organizations like museums, zoos, and science centers are gearing up to r

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Givinga Launches First Philantech Cloud Technology

NonProfit PRO

Givinga yesterday unveiled its Philantech cloud technology, the first set of modernized, customizable tools that unlock the full potential of charitable giving by removing barriers to philanthropy. Philantech enables partners to easily integrate and manage a wide range of charitable giving capabilities into their.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How Should Donor-Advised Fund Gifts Be Recognized?

Bloomerang

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 fundraiser who needs advice on how donor-advised funds should be recognized in their annual reports. . Dear Charity Clairity, I appreciated reading your guidance re: donor-advised funds (DAFs) and would like to have additional clarity re: listing DAFs in an annual report.

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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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Steps to Create (and Promote) a Nonprofit Donation Link

Donorbox

When creating the donation page on your website, you will come across many suggestions: including where to put your donate button on the home page (top right side), how many donation suggestions you should include, whether you should use a pop-up or an embedded form. The one thing you may not think too much about […]. The post Steps to Create (and Promote) a Nonprofit Donation Link appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 195: Fundraising vs. Raising Money

sgEngage

What’s the difference between fundraising and raising money? Many people may think of successful fundraising as simply getting donations, but that definition leaves out another important element: engaging smaller or future donors. Some may not be able to give large gifts, but they can still become an important source of support for an organization. Listen in to today’s episode to hear Melissa Rancour, principal instructional designer for Blackbaud University, talk about what social good organiza

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5-Question Playbook to Increase Donations

NonProfit PRO

Ready to build better connections with your donors while social distancing? Melissa’s 5-Question Playbook to Increase Donations shares how to save money, increase outreach and maximize donations by connecting with new and current donors safely and efficiently. Download the playbook today and take an extra 20% off your first donor list.

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[WEBINAR] Empower Your Community With Fundraising Toolkits

CauseVox

Peer-to-peer fundraising activates your supporters to fundraise for you. But you can take your peer-to-peer event to new heights by creating an engaging plan to empower your participants to raise even more for your cause. This plan begins with a strong fundraising toolkit. By focusing more attention on empowering your participants, you create energy, excitement, and a genuine connection that helps them raise more—not just this year, but into the future—and takes your cause further than you ever

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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.