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4 Steps to Build a Powerful Donor Engagement Scorecard

NonProfit PRO

Today it’s not enough to simply have a great product or mission, great organizations must be intentional in creating a positive customer experience. Customer experience is how customers perceive their interactions with your organization, which greatly influences their loyalty and likelihood to recommend or evangelize the organization. .

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Say Goodbye to the Evil Twins and Use Disruption to Grow

.orgSource

Fear of change and fear of failure are the evil twins. In business, being afraid to fail is a safe strategy. Mess up and you could lose that bonus, kiss your raise goodbye, or maybe even get fired. That’s why it can be hard for people to change. The pandemic neutralized both those barriers. We […]. The post Say Goodbye to the Evil Twins and Use Disruption to Grow appeared first on.orgSource.

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A Lightweight (and Fun!) Approach to Data Governance

Association Analytics

The post A Lightweight (and Fun!) Approach to Data Governance appeared first on Association Analytics.

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How to Hire a Grant Writer

Wild Apricot

Operating a nonprofit is expensive, and most can’t rely on donations alone to cover their costs, especially when they’re first starting up. That’s where grants come in — funds you can get from the government (or a foundation).

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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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Why Accountability Is Key in Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

For years, I really didn’t like it when someone would follow up and ask me, “Hey, did you do that thing you said you were gonna do?” But, while I didn’t like it, I began to appreciate it because having people in my life to hold me accountable has made me successful at my work.

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Join Visionlink: Southeast Regional Conference

VisionLink

Join us at the Southeast Regional United Way / 211 conference, April 26th to 29th. The event is so well attended the organizers needed to open an additional conference hotel. Way to go! Meet our senior customer advocate, Eric Jones, who will be available to discuss Visionlink tools and features, provide demos, and help you learn about the most advanced, comprehensive platform for community success.

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The Event Planning Checklist Used By Top Event Planners

Wild Apricot

Are you new to planning events and want a little help? Or are you looking for an easy process for your team to follow while planning an event? Whether you’re running an in-person, hybrid or virtual event , you’re in the right place. This.

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Nonprofit Development Staff Turnover: Is It a Crisis or an Old Paradigm We Need to Change?

NonProfit PRO

For as long as I can remember, people have been concerned with the high rate of employee turnover in the nonprofit industry. This is especially troublesome when it comes to our development staff as we tend to send them out to create relationships with key donors on behalf of our organizations.

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4 proven strategies to increase revenue at your association

Nimble AMS

Are you looking for tried and true methods to maximize your association revenue? There are myriad options on how to increase profits, however, leveraging successful strategies at your organization guarantees increased revenue and delivers value to the member experience. . Try out these four proven revenue boosters ?at your association: . 1. Offer more events to boost association non-dues revenue.

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5 common questions about starting a nonprofit organization

Candid

As Candid’s online librarian, I often receive questions about starting a nonprofit, what it entails, and whether it’s the best way to pursue a person’s particular passions. Starting a nonprofit organization can be an inspiring way to give back to your community and help those in need. However, it is important to understand this process before moving forward.

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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 Create a Stronger Annual Appeal Letter

Wild Apricot

Every nonprofit knows the importance of staying on top of fundraising efforts. The money donors bring in helps to fund new projects, and turns your team’s big ideas into reality. But running an organization also comes with covering the less flashy.

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Be a Smart Small Fundraiser

NonProfit PRO

While the concept of fundraising via e-appeals and mail may sound so last century, I assure you it is an important foundational piece for a fundraising program of the 2020s.

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Why nonprofit organizations should (re)hire volunteer engagement professionals

Charity Village

In the midst of COVID’s sixth wave, Canada’s nonprofit sector continues to struggle with uncertainty and increased demand on services. While we don’t have exact percentages on how many volunteer engagement (VE) professionals (often referred to as Managers or Coordinators of Volunteers) were laid off, we can only surmise that between the reduction in volunteer […].

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Top 13 Mental Health Charities Making a Big Impact [Updated 2022]

Donorbox

According to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 out of 5 US adults experiences mental illness every year. And as highlighted by WHO (World Health Organization), people living with severe mental health conditions die prematurely, as much as 2 decades early. These are all shocking and disheartening numbers and make clear the prominent threat […].

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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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Spell check, Grammar check, now Inclusive check? Google’s ‘Assistive Writer’

Whole Whale

In April of 2022, Google quietly rolled out a very interesting feature called ‘Assistive Writer’ which automatically identifies noninclusive language like a spell checker. The tool, powered by a language processing AI, flags gendered language as well as other words like ‘landlord’ and suggests that they may be noninclusive. The tool, while only in beta, gathered some quick attention across news outlets and Twitter users that took screenshots of surprise. well pic.twitter.com/sBHXyzGKDk — R

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Book Review: ‘Achieving Excellence in Fundraising’

NonProfit PRO

As I was beginning to build my library on fundraising, I knew I had to obtain the book, “Henry Rosso’s Achieving Excellence in Fund Raising.” Can you imagine my joy and excitement when it was announced that Wiley Publishing had published the fifth edition of “Achieving Excellence in Fundraising”?

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How to stop the endless cycle of never enough

Charity Village

Recent conversations with my clients have reminded me of the complexities of our everyday lives. There are endless roles to be executed and things to be done, and we all have too many priorities and not enough time. It can leave us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. In addition to this, we are faced with having […]. The post How to stop the endless cycle of never enough appeared first on CharityVillage.

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How can your organization stay human-centered in an automated world?

Big Duck

The post How can your organization stay human-centered in an automated world? appeared first on Big Duck.

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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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10 Tips for Writing a Better Donor Thank You Letter

The Storytelling Non-profit

As a non-profit organization, a thank you letter is one of the first touch points a donor receives after making a gift to your organization. Much like a first impression, the words in that letter matter. This thank you letter can be the gateway to building a long lasting relationship between the donor and your cause. Learning how to write a donor thank you letter is a skill all fundraising professionals need.

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Social Media Strategies for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Your nonprofit likely has a social media presence. You post to raise awareness for your mission and to gain more donors and volunteers. What goals do you have for your social media? Do you feel like you have an optimal plan and strategy to get the most out of your likely limited time investment? Download our guide to help you answer those questions!

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DipJar Opens New Pittsburgh Headquarters

DipJar

New space supports company’s accelerated growth, provides access to strong regional talent pool, and expands fundraising initiatives for nonprofits. PITTSBURGH, Pa., April 27, 2022 – DipJar, a giving technology platform, has opened its new corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh. The new facility will allow the company to expand its sales, marketing, and executive functions, while maintaining a strong engineering presence in the company’s Boston office.

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Top 7 GoFundMe Alternatives for Fundraising Success

Donorbox

Crowdfunding has become increasingly popular way to fundraise among nonprofits – it’s an effective way to reach a wide audience, raising both awareness and critical funds. These types of campaigns focus on meeting a fundraising goal for a specific cause or need within a set timeframe. GoFundMe is a well-known crowdfunding tool, especially for individuals. […].

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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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10 New Nonprofit Trends

Qgiv

As a fundraising professional, do you ever wonder what’s coming next in the nonprofit industry? Curious how economic and cultural changes affect the giving landscape? We’ve put together ten new nonprofit trends that show where the future of fundraising is heading. Read on to learn how you can make the most of this fundraising year by taking advantage of these nonprofit trends.

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Survey Proves Network Effect Of Kindness for Pay It Forward Day

NonProfit PRO

Lasagna Love released findings from a survey it conducted that proves the effect of kindness. The organization, which aims to positively impact communities by connecting neighbors with neighbors through homemade meal delivery, polled its delivery recipients to determine if kind gestures inspire pay-it-forward acts.

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Missed the Benchmarks boat? We’ve got you covered

M+R

Read time: 1 minute. There’s nothing like that feeling of hearing your train pull up to the station, shoving your way past the people who just stand there on the escalator, sprinting across the crowded platform… and then having the doors close right in front of your face before the train pulls away. So close! . You might be feeling a little of that frustration and FOMO if you missed the M+R Benchmarks webinar on April 27, but don’t worry — we would never leave you behind. .

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When a Sponsor Says They Have No Budget 

The Sponsorship Collective

Here’s a scenario I’m sure you’ve faced before. You spent a lot of time digging deep into your audience and segmenting them. You came up with thoughtful sponsorship prospects that you figured your audience would be especially receptive to. You reached out to a few and had some discovery sessions. Then, after another meeting or […]. The post When a Sponsor Says They Have No Budget appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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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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Register Now to Join Jane Fonda and Chef Jose Andres at Nonprofit Summit 2022

Saleforce Nonprofit

We’ve created this year’s Nonprofit Summit especially with you in mind. So when we say that there is truly something for everyone, we mean it. There will be no shortage of inspiration from our keynote speakers, fun engagement online and via our mobile app, thought-provoking discussions, and a wealth of valuable takeaways, like practical tips from world-renowned experts.

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Case Study Highlights Future of Philanthropy Depends on Next Gen Donor Learning

NonProfit PRO

Titled 'Next Gen Donor Learning: Lessons for Effective Programs from Houston and the Field,' the report identifies core questions facing any next gen donor learning effort and offers practical guidance for tackling each question.

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Volunteer Smarter, Not Harder: Tips from Your Fellow Social Good Pros

sgEngage

Are you looking for ways to manage your volunteers more effectively? To conclude National Volunteer Month, we’ve gathered the best volunteer management tips and tricks from Blackbaud Champions. . Keep reading for ways to volunteer smarter, not harder! . Communication is Key . Much of the feedback we received mentioned focusing on quality communication between organizers and volunteers as the best starting point.

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[Client Experience] CauseVox and VisArts – 6 Years of Growth and Success

CauseVox

Aishwariya Chandrasekar, Development Manager at VisArts, joined CauseVox’s CEO, Rob Wu for a great interview covering all things from VisArts almost $100,000 annual campaign to embedded donations form perks. While she is not a CFRE (yet), Aishwariya brings a diverse background in business psychology and anthropology with corporate experience and social anthropology.

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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.