Blue Fox

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Dates Apply to QuickBooks Payroll Users Only Our friends at QuickBooks just sent us this list of important deadlines to remember for QuickBooks payroll service users. You're welcome! And as always give our team a call if you need assistance preparing for any financial-related deadline! Bonus: If you're not yet a QuickBooks user, feel free to take advantage of the discounted rate available to our clients and friends. 50% off is not to shabby, right?!

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 27, 2019

With an increasing number of nonprofits entering the scene, there’s a lot of competition for the limited amount of attention and resources out there. In this environment, you need to stay at the top of your game to make the most out of all the available opportunities. . Here are a few tips to help your nonprofit achieve your fundraising goals. Mobile Giving.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2019

Author Harvey MacKay wrote the following spot-on advice years ago in a column in the Kansas City Business Journal. He wisely points out that all employees at every level should never use these four words in front of a client/customer for both obvious and perhaps not so obvious reasons: Can't -- As in, "We can't do that." "We can't meet that deadline.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 26, 2019

As 2019 draws to a close, I wanted to once again put together a list of the most-read articles published during the year. Our contributors covered a lot of topics this year, but we found that posts focused on fundraising and on organizational culture were particularly popular. This makes sense given the changes in charitable donation tax deductions in the U.S. this year and the increasing focus across all sectors on employee engagement.

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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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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 24, 2019

In the waning days of the decade, I’ve been inviting everyone to take stock of and make predications for museums. The first few posts of the month have been focused on the decade we’ve all just experienced, and next week, I’ll share everyone’s thoughts about the future. Today, though, I thought I’d tell you about an exercise I’ve been doing. It started one late evening when my partner was watching something.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Take a cue from the news to see what’s coming in association tech. Want to know what’s on the horizon for association technology in 2020? You don’t have to look far. Read on for four key trends worth noting. It’s that time again. As we move from one year to the next, it seems like everyone’s talking about trends and making predictions. But when it comes to association technology trends, you don’t necessarily have to look far into the future to see the road ahead.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Culture is an important factor for organizations in having a healthy and high performing workplace. The right culture doesn’t just make the workplace more fun – having a cohesive workplace culture can save a company money and make them more effective in their goals in the long term. So, how can organizations more effectively hire people aligned with their culture?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2019

As a leader, if you are not already volunteering, what a great time to start. Make a commitment to yourself to start volunteering before next week starts! And, if you are a workplace leader who supports a volunteer program at your business, you already know that by encouraging employees to give back to your community you are: building teamwork motivating employees attracting new hires In fact, job seekers much prefer companies that have a strong volunteer program.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2019

To help you bring out the best in your team, you need to get close and understand their skills, abilities, and motivations. So, the authors of the book, Your First Leadership Job , recommend you hold getting-to-know-you conversations with each of your direct reports. Ask these open-ended questions. Let each team member know the purpose of the meeting in advance.

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