Pamela Grow
AUGUST 15, 2023
Summertime… and the livin’ is easy Fish are jumpin’…and the cotton is high We all know that staying connected with your donors throughout the year is critical. How else to foster a sense of engagement and commitment that goes beyond a one-time donation? And summer offers a unique opportunity for you to rekindle connections with your donors.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 15, 2023
This session will explore how nonprofits can use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other AWS technologies to better understand and engage with constituents. For example, learn how to use machine learning (ML) to process constituent data, thereby unlocking key insights about their interests and behaviors.
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Association Analytics
AUGUST 14, 2023
AI has garnered a lot of global and national attention across most industries in recent months. Popular AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard are continuously learning how to work faster and more efficiently, which can stir up a lot of feelings in us humans. As such, some organizations have already jumped on the bandwagon and are quickly adapting, while others are hesitating to embrace the potential of this technology.
.orgSource
AUGUST 14, 2023
“Anything you can do I can do better. I can do anything better than you!” So, who does AI best, ChatGPT or Bard? In case you’ve been living in a yurt in Mongolia, ChatGPT by Open AI launched in November 2022, is the Einstein of chatbots. That light-hearted description probably isn’t worthy of the significance of this advanced language technology’s entrance into the public market.
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.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 17, 2023
The average growth rate for new social media followers ranges from.64% to 3% per month, depending upon the platform. In other words, the era of organic growth on social media is over. To grow your nonprofit’s following on social media, you need to make a concerted effort to let your supporters and donors know how to find your nonprofit on social media.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 15, 2023
I have heard many nonprofit executive directors and fundraisers say, “My board just won’t do any fundraising.” I’ve also heard, “My board doesn’t understand anything about fundraising.” Here is a non-exhaustive list of actions board members can take to help with fundraising.
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The MatrixFiles
AUGUST 17, 2023
Our online identities are, unfortunately, not in our control. The internet was created for communication between computers, but our presence as individuals on the internet is less formally defined. We create online accounts and over time we may forget they exist, if we haven’t already forgotten our passwords. Technology advocates argue that we need an identity layer for the internet.
Neon CRM
AUGUST 18, 2023
While the end of the year can be a time to relax and unwind, it’s also a season for nonprofits to ramp up fundraising. During the giving season —October, November, and December—supporters are gearing up to send last-minute donations. In fact, 30% of annual giving happens in December , and about 10% of all annual donations come in the last three days of the year.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 14, 2023
About 81% of Americans said they make charitable donations, and 26 million people work for companies offering company match programs to employees. Here are five key engagement tactics to help nonprofits build ongoing relationships with current and potential donors with access to a corporate match program.
Association Analytics
AUGUST 18, 2023
The post Turning Your Static iMIS Reports into Actionable Insights – 8/31/23 appeared first on Association Analytics.
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.
Charity Village
AUGUST 18, 2023
The TD Ready Challenge, an annual North American initiative which provides financial support to organizations tackling community issues, is now open and accepting applications until September 13, 2023. The TD Ready Challenge has a total of $10 million (CAD) in grants available to eligible organizations developing innovative and measurable solutions for a changing world.
Get Fully Funded
AUGUST 14, 2023
A well-rounded fundraising plan should include a variety of strategies like a signature event, appeals, monthly giving, and at least one online fundraising campaign. It’s an online-fundraising-friendly environment out there, with everything from donate buttons for your Facebook page to crowdfunding sites that leverage the power of relationships. But it’s not a “build it and they will come” situation.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 17, 2023
Blackbaud announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2023. Compared with last year's quarter 2 results, GAAP total revenue was $271.0 million, up 2.3%, with $262.4 million in GAAP recurring revenue, up 3.9%. Non-GAAP organic recurring revenue increased 4.4%.
DonorPerfect
AUGUST 14, 2023
Texting is a surefire way to ensure your message is received, with 90% of messages being read within 3 minutes of being sent. That’s why more and more nonprofits are leveraging fundraising software and integrations that allow them to text donors, often called text-to-give tools, especially on Giving Tuesday when it’s important to act fast Read More » The post How and When to Text Donors on Giving Tuesday (Ideas for Using Text-to-Give Tools) appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraisin
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.
Charity Village
AUGUST 14, 2023
This article is an excerpt from a CharityVillage webinar, Managing Emotions in Workplace Conflict. View the full video recording here, or scroll to the end of the article to watch the video. This stress response is problematic in conflict because none of these [stress response] options are particularly conducive to resolution. Fighting brings us to […] The post Managing Emotions in Conflict: Tools to help you move from stress to resolution appeared first on CharityVillage.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 15, 2023
“Great leaders are great students, and the world is their classroom,” says Damon Lembi , author of the new book The Learn-It-all Leader. “Learn-It-All leaders are constantly creating and re-creating themselves, their companies, and their leadership. They are information extractors. They pull what they learn about everything—be it product innovation or how to inspire a team—from their lived experience,” adds Lembi.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 15, 2023
Qgiv's "Sustainable Giving Report" analyzes responses from a survey of fundraising professionals and donors detailing how nonprofit organizations have fared in the face of inflation and the Great Resignation. The findings show a need to address burnout and unsustainable fundraising practices.
OneCause
AUGUST 18, 2023
Learn why you should invest time in a volunteer program and how to get started to drive value and ambassadors for your cause.
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.
Charity Village
AUGUST 18, 2023
Managing employee leaves can be challenging for nonprofit organizations, especially those operating without a dedicated human resources team. As we navigate the evolving landscape of the post-pandemic workplace, the challenges surrounding leaves of absence and medical requests have become increasingly complex. Nonprofits need to know how to properly classify a leave of absence, know the […] The post Managing leaves of absence, accommodation and requesting medical documentation: Best practi
Blue Avocado
AUGUST 14, 2023
Getting feedback from those that you serve — and not assuming you know what they need — can help your nonprofit serve your community. Who knows what a community needs most? The community! Let’s face it: the nonprofit field has an elephant in the room we’ve been ignoring for too long. We think we know […] The post Can You Hear Us Now? Using Feedback to Create Community-Centered Services appeared first on Blue Avocado.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 17, 2023
GiveSmart announced its platform's latest innovation, Automated Data Sync. The time savings involved with Automated Data Sync, combined with the accuracy it affords, makes reporting, progress to goals, and increasing donor retention easier than ever.
CauseVox
AUGUST 17, 2023
Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of AI and its impact on product marketing, competitor analysis, and strategic decision-making. Our industry experts will share valuable insights, best practices, and real-world examples to inspire and guide your AI journey. If you are interested in learning insights, best practices, and seeing real-world examples to inspire and guide your AI implementation journey in an ethical manner, this webinar is for you!
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!
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 18, 2023
Nearly everyone I know has shared a story about a difficult person they’ve encountered in their workplace. Experiencing difficult individuals in the workplace is common. So common that author Amy Gallo identifies eight archetypes , each representing a common type of “difficult” person likely found in most workplaces. “We might lie awake at night worrying, withdraw from work, or react in ways we later regret—rolling our eyes in a meeting, snapping at colleagues, or staying silent when we should s
Nonprofit AF
AUGUST 15, 2023
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NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 17, 2023
Nonprofits are traditionally lean organizations that depend on a mix of volunteers and paid staff. This makes meeting IT needs challenging. Here are three ways that growing nonprofits can plan ahead to create operational efficiencies in managing technical tools.
Charity Village
AUGUST 18, 2023
McLean & Company released the Organizational Retirement Preparation Guide, which provides a blueprint for organizations to effectively manage retirements. The aging workforce is driving an increase in the number of retirees across the globe, with organizations experiencing an increase in skills gaps. By 2030 workers aged 55 plus will exceed a quarter of the workforce, […] The post New Organizational Retirement Preparation Guide: Effectively managing retirements appeared first on Charit
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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.
Bloomerang
AUGUST 18, 2023
There are two alarming trends in the current nonprofit world, and they are profoundly and demonstrably linked. Across the nonprofit sector, the average donor retention rate is about 40% to 45%. That sadly means that out of 100 donors who contributed last year, only 40% to 45% will likely do so again this year. Unfortunately, it’s also several times more expensive to acquire new donors than retain old ones.
Tech Soup
AUGUST 16, 2023
Grant writing and proposal-development skills can be learned and developed over years of practice and enhancement. In this two-part blog series, I will share some ways to improve your proposal-writing skills for free.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 16, 2023
Sometimes you need help. Whatever the reason - bandwidth, expertise, mental stagnation – the Turnkey community has the person who can help. We’ll help you understand what you need, and whether your organization is ready to move forward. If the answer is no, then we’ll help you figure that out. And when the answer is “yes,” we’ll put the right people with you, over the right time period.
Charity Village
AUGUST 17, 2023
The Charity Insights Canada Project released a free Introduction to Data Literacy course, which provides individuals with foundational knowledge to improve their confidence in their ability to work with data. The course was developed to help professionals working in the sector collect, read, and/or communicate data in a meaningful way. There are 3 capsules starting […] The post Take the free Introduction to Data Literacy course from CICP-PCPOB appeared first on CharityVillage.
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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.
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