Hands on Fundraising
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
“Yay Us!” Be honest… is that what your donor communications read like? First, I want you to know that I’m pulling for you. And if you’re lucky enough to work for a nonprofit whose work you absolutely love and believe in, I’m thrilled for you. Seriously. Not everyone is so fortunate. But you know your […] The post Are you caught up in “Yay Us” fundraising?
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
You’ll raise more money this time of year than any other time. People often set aside a certain amount of money to give to friends, coworkers and nonprofits. If you want them to give to your nonprofit as well, it’s wise to be proactive.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Sponsored by GalaBid – a digital fundraising platform that helps thousands of nonprofits raise funds through live and online silent auctions, digital raffles, and donations. Online silent auctions help non-profits raise funds effectively without having to organize a full-scale in-person event. With a comprehensive fundraising platform , organizations can manage and run an exciting digital auction.
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Does the phrase “segment your appeal” make you feel anxious, stressed, or worried? You may be asking yourself: Are we segmenting right now? Sounds complicated, how would we do that? What segments do we have and how should we communicate differently to each of them? Do I have the technology to segment? (Good news—you do!) In your head it may sound complicated and your knee-jerk reaction may be to wonder whether it’s really worth it to segment.
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.
The Modern Nonprofit
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Transforming Donations into Connections: Reward-Based Fundraising Strategies Imagine turning every donation into a bridge, connecting the heart of your cause with the generosity of your supporters. In the ever-evolving landscape of fundraising, the secret lies not just in asking for support but in creating meaningful exchanges.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
As digital marketing grew from its nascency to sheer dominance over the past quarter century in relation to overall marketing spend, its century-old cousin, direct mail, was all but declared dead and supposedly relegated to the annals of history.
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Association Analytics
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The post 6 Steps to Better Member Retention appeared first on Association Analytics.
Donorbox
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Fundraising events can be hugely successful with the right strategy and planning. This is because people want to support your important mission – and they get to have some fun along the way! If you’re thinking about hosting an event, you must consider adding nonprofit sponsorship levels. Sponsorships help cover event expenses, boosting your overall […] The post Maximize Event Revenue with Nonprofit Sponsorship Levels appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
An annual board assessment can help a board identify and address structural and process challenges to fulfilling fiduciary duties. Here are five ways this process can fail, and how to avoid them.
Charity Village
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
In this 2-part series on government grant writing, we’re going to cover some of the basics when it comes to submitting proposals for government funding. You may find some of these steps to be a little different than applying for foundation grants. Determine your eligibility If there is an open call for proposals, there will […] The post Government Grant Writing, Part 1: Should you apply?
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.
Association Analytics
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The post Data Insights for Marketers appeared first on Association Analytics.
Candid
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
It’s true. People are more generous at the end of the year. So, a year-end fundraising goal and plan is important for nonprofits to take full advantage of donors’ kindness. In fact, recent research shows that a quarter of annual nonprofit revenue is raised in the month of December. But unfortunately, the average donor retention rate in 2022 was 42.6%, making it the lowest rate on record.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
When it comes to marketing, nonprofits constantly have to balance broad outreach with limited resources. One way to accomplish this is by leveraging Google Ad Grants. In this guide, I’ll discuss four focus areas of your Google Ad Grants strategy.
Charity Village
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Aviva Canada, in partnership with Earth Day Canada, announced it is planning to expand the Charged for Change program across Canada in 2024. With this expansion, the program will benefit more communities without sufficient access to electric vehicle public charging stations. The Charged for Change program has delivered Level 2 charging stations to seven Ontario […] The post Charged for Change program expanding across Canada in 2024 appeared first on CharityVillage.
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.
Association Analytics
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The post Data Insights for Learning appeared first on Association Analytics.
Candid
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
At Candid, our mission is to get you the information you need to do good. This also means clearing up mis information when we come across it. In service of this, in this blog, we’re highlighting five things we’ve heard about our grants data that aren’t quite accurate. Myth 1: “Candid grants data” is the same as “990 data.” U.S. tax exempt nonprofit organizations must file various Forms 990 with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) each year.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Some donors may only be able to give a nickel per day. Then goes to a dime, to a quarter, to a dollar. If you are patient — and thank them, steward them and engage them — you’ll be able to ask them for extra gifts, special projects and upgrade them to higher levels.
Charity Village
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. At first glance, you might think that being a Canadian small- or medium-sized enterprise (SME) on a growth track would mean that attracting and retaining talent wouldn’t be an issue. If you are leading or working for one of this country’s innovative and dynamic small […] The post Growth and the talent crunch: How SMEs can find – and keep – great workers appeared first on CharityVillage.
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.
The Sponsorship Collective
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Not to make you nervous, but the success of your sponsorship program hinges on a fair valuation. Boosting your worth to the moon makes you feel good at the moment but will result in refusal after refusal from prospective sponsors.
Donorbox
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
It’s an understatement to say that video games are popular. Around 3 billion people play video games worldwide and that number is only going up. That’s why so many nonprofits have gotten into gaming fundraising to take advantage of this popularity. Plus, charity gaming events are just plain fun! In this article, we’re going over […] The post Everything You Should Know about Gaming Fundraising appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
When you think about optimizing the use of technology for your nonprofit, you probably consider what mix of products you need to have in place. While the specific software choices you make are important, there’s another aspect of nonprofit technology that’s just as important — the people.
Charity Village
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Engage and Change is inviting agencies serving the homeless community in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, and Southwestern Ontario to apply for Project Winter Survival. Eligible organizations will receive sleeping bags and Winter Survival Kits to distribute to the homeless community to help them survive winter. These kits contain desperately needed items (sleeping bag, backpack, […] The post Agencies serving the homeless community are invited to apply for Winter Survival Kits appeared fi
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!
Neon CRM
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Everyone running a membership organization wants to recruit some shiny new members. But, if you don’t have a membership engagement strategy in place to engage and retain them, you’ll end up losing members just as fast as you can acquire them. Even a basic member engagement strategy can be all you need to excite your current members and entice them to renew for years to come.
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
It turns out one of the most important strategies for our time is the ability to effectively generate, exchange, and adopt new ways of doing things. Whether you’re part of a nonprofit, a dynamic team, or an individual on a mission, having a well-defined strategy for quickly creating and sharing fresh ideas is a must-have in our times. Do you have one in place?
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Pay transparency laws, which typically require employers to share the pay range for a role in the job posting, are designed to encourage employers to be more open with employees and job seekers about compensation. And they’re becoming the norm.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Start investing in your local school's future by creating a robust parent teacher organization! Here's everything you need to know about how to start a PTO.
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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.
Neon CRM
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Your nonprofit’s mission is the foundation of everything you do. It’s your north star, your guiding principle, and your roadmap to changing the world. Your nonprofit mission statement is how you communicate your organization’s impact to supporters, clients, and the community at large. As a critical element of your brand, your mission statement needs to represent your organization’s ethos but also be informative, succinct, and moving to your supporter base.
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The end of the year is fast approaching. It’s money time. One-third of all giving happens in December. And 12% of all donations happen in the last three days of December. That means many of you reading this have a LOT riding on your year-end campaign. As a former CEO and fundraiser, I feel your pain and stress. As if nonprofit life weren’t complicated enough, we’re in a recession so household giving is down.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Eligible nonprofit members can unlock 12 months of free LinkedIn Sales Navigator and 75% off Recruiter Lite through the end of the year. Effortlessly connect with donors and talent for your cause today.
Big Duck
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Discover tips to realign and overcome challenges to create a successful strategic plan for your nonprofit.
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