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An Overview of Today’s Nonprofit Technology Marketplace

NonProfit PRO

The nonprofit technology marketplace is growing and evolving, which can make it challenging to keep up with what’s available. So, let’s look at an overview of today’s nonprofit technology marketplace.

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Get More Out of AI, Start Chatting

.orgSource

You’ve probably had a conversation with the bot twins, ChatGPT and Bard. Actually, they are triplets because Microsoft has a bot named Bing, who receives less attention. (Check Bing out. I like the fact that the source documents are always provided.) Maybe you’ve already experimented using generative AI to create content such as outlines, agendas, or even articles.

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Making the Case for Analytics to Secure Your Slice of the Budget Pie

Association Analytics

Data-driven decision-making isn’t just a trendy phrase; it’s here to stay and essential for any organization’s success these days. Especially in associations, analytics can provide invaluable insights, guiding strategies and shaping outcomes. However, the hurdle remains: how do you convince the powers-that-be to earmark a slice of the budget for analytics?

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Dreamforce 2023: 3 big takeaways for association professionals

Nimble AMS

Dreamforce 2023 was a blast! Our Nimble AMS team had a wonderful time connecting with all 200,000+ Salesforce trailblazers in San Franciso. Didn’t make it to #DF23? No worries! Our Nimble AMS trailblazers have three key takeaways for your organization. Dreamforce 2023 is over but the magic lives on. Catch #DF23 on-demand and discover all things Salesforce.

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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 Volunteer Engagement Is Essential to Fulfilling Your Fundraising Potential

NonProfit PRO

Two trends in the nonprofit world suggest we are facing a crisis: the declining number of donors and declining number of volunteers. Here are some reasons volunteers are so important for nonprofits' fundraising goals, and some guidance on what you should consider to get them engaged.

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BC Non-Profit Conference Countdown – Final Speaker Line-up!

Charity Village

The Volunteer BC & BCACG Conference is around the corner – October 26 & 27 in Richmond, BC. This is a great event for non-profits, charities, and volunteers. The FINAL Speaker Line-Up and Schedule is out! Why Join Us? This event is your chance to discover new approaches and reimagine how your organization can thrive. […] The post BC Non-Profit Conference Countdown – Final Speaker Line-up!

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Tips and tricks for dealing with bizsplaining trolls who think nonprofits are inferior to for-profits

Nonprofit AF

[An adorable little ferret, with tannish/brownish coat, crouching on a tree stump. They look inquisitive. Image by ambquinn on Pixabay] Hi everyone, a quick note before we get started.

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How Nonprofits Can Capitalize on Strategic Partnerships for Long-Term Sustainability

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits are continuously challenged with limited resources and highly competitive funding opportunities for program sustainability and growth. However, they often overlook the great value of community support and strategic partnerships, in alignment with a nonprofit’s mission, to leverage additional funding.

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Everything is suddenly AWE-some!

Charity Village

This article was triggered by a number of things that, around the same time, were speaking to that ephemeral emotion, AWE. The book, “Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder” by Berkley psychology professor, Dacher Keltner, which helps us to better understand our own “awe moments” and learn a bunch about awe’s positive impact on […] The post Everything is suddenly AWE-some!

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Creating a Culture of Learning: Strategies for Organizations to Foster Continuous Education

Gyrus

A learning culture is an environment that demonstrates and encourages individual and organizational learning, and where both gaining and sharing knowledge is prioritized, valued, and rewarded.

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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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Create a Lasting Impression with a Donor Appreciation Event

Donorbox

Most nonprofits thank their donors with acknowledgment letters or a donor wall. Some organizations also offer name recognition on rooms or buildings for their major donors. Nonprofits that take this recognition to the next level with donor appreciation events will see an increase in donor retention and form stronger relationships with their supporters.

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Nonprofit Job Vacancies Persist for Third Straight Year

NonProfit PRO

The nonprofit sector has not been immune to the challenges presented by the job market over the past three years. In light of this, the National Council of Nonprofits has released striking findings from its second Nonprofit Workforce Survey in a new report.

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Reading and understanding financial statements for NPOs

Charity Village

Interested in learning more about financial statements for NPOs? Register for our free webinar on October 12! Not-for-Profit Executive Directors, operational leaders, and board members spend a lot of time thinking about financial statements and the story they tell about the organization’s overall performance and success. In fact, accounting in a Not-for-Profit organization generally undergoes more […] The post Reading and understanding financial statements for NPOs appeared first on Charit

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How should you approach GivingTuesday?

Big Duck

Discover the various forms of generosity and embrace an abundant spirit on GivingTuesday. Uncover ways to make a meaningful difference.

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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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Hybrid Learning vs. Blended Learning: Difference and Importance

Gyrus

Dive deep into the distinctions between hybrid and blended learning. Understand their benefits and challenges, and find out which approach aligns best with your educational needs.

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How to Support Nonprofit Employees’ Mental Health and Wellness

NonProfit PRO

While the mission can be the best part of the job, it can also be emotionally taxing and stressful to be so invested in a particular cause. Here are some tips for supporting employee recognition, support, and wellness within your nonprofit team.

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New courses address barriers to demographic data collection 

Candid

Now with over 100 partners , and nearly 60,000 organizations sharing data, the Demographics via Candid campaign is going strong. Its compelling aim promises to empower nonprofits to share vital information about their organizations, one time, on their Candid profile, where it can be accessed and re-used by all to reduce the inefficiency and reporting burdens faced when applying for funding.

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Here’s Why Nonprofits Serving Girls And Youth Should Meet Donors Where They Are While Still Modernizing Their Mission

Bloomerang

Benjamin Franklin Had long hair, Alexander Hamilton wore a wig, and Judith Gordon Low stopped wearing pearls: What pronouns did they use? “I don’t give to people who can’t even tell if they’re boys or girls,” an irate long-time donor said before slamming down the phone. As a feminist using she/her pronouns and serving in various capacities for organizations that work with girls and gender nonbinary youth , my first instinct was—and still is—to angrily call the donor back, yell, then hang up on

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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 Many Year-End Giving Emails Should I Send?

Neon CRM

It’s crunch time. With 12% of all gifts made during the last few days of the year , fundraising emails are a powerful tool to encourage year-end generosity among your donors. But how many year-end giving emails should you send? And what’s most important to communicate to donors as the year comes to a close? Emails are a valuable, low-cost option for organizations, and the number of emails sent is increasing year over year.

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Ditch the Donor Pyramid for the Loyalty Loop

NonProfit PRO

The donor pyramid and donor funnel have long been the ultimate fundraising strategy. Though the nonprofit sector may desire a better method, these relied upon tactics are still used today. Here’s a look at what another method, the loyalty loop, entails.

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[Webinar] Utilizing the Google Grant for GivingTuesday & Year-End Campaigns

CauseVox

We all know how important the GivingTuesday and Year-End Fundraising campaigns can be for nonprofits. Using the Google Ad Grant is an effective way to get the word out about your organization and promote your fundraising campaigns. Because you have $10,000 to spend each month on Google ads, you don’t need to worry about how expensive those keywords get – it is almost as if you have an unlimited budget!

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Read This Post If You Want Your Most Successful GivingTuesday

Bloomerang

This year GivingTuesday will take place worldwide on Tuesday November 28, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This day of global giving has grown into an impressive movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. According to GivingTuesday , the average online gift was $107, and $3.1 billion was raised from 20 million US donors last year.

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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 Tips for Better Grant Management Processes

sgEngage

While grant funding may not require the continual stewardship efforts and nurturing of traditional donor-led funding, it often presents its own challenges: extensive reporting mandates, a list of requirements to qualify for funding, and the possibility of mission creep to meet those requirements. Whether you are thinking about applying for your first grant or your organization manages several grants each year, it’s important to have clear processes to meet those mandates and avoid straying outsi

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6 Tactics to Improve Your Nonprofit’s Online Fundraising Results

NonProfit PRO

Donors are giving less overall, so what can you do to optimize your nonprofit’s online giving strategies? Experts shared their thoughts on donor fees, year-end giving, social media, donation buttons and more.

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[Webinar] Design for Engagement: Explore CauseVox’s New Site Editor

CauseVox

Your fundraising site’s design is more than just aesthetics—it’s the gateway to effective fundraising. A strategically branded and story-focused fundraising site can transform a simple visitor into a lifelong passionate donor. In fact, 76% of donors are more likely to donate on a page or site that reflects a compelling brand identity. Join us for an exciting webinar to explore how to craft custom, stunning fundraising pages and websites that compel your supporters to take action!

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3 Examples Of Successful Nonprofit Marketing Campaigns

Bloomerang

Coordinating an impactful marketing campaign which runs across several channels remains one of the best ways to capture your audience’s attention. Clever campaigns also deliver a great return on investment, particularly for charities or nonprofit organisations seeking to deliver an outstanding result on a limited budget. So what are some examples of successful nonprofit marketing campaigns?

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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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The Role of Volunteerism in a DEI Strategy

sgEngage

Going beyond terms to actions The early morning sun feels warm against your face as you take a sip of your coffee and plead with your body to continue fully waking up. At that moment you feel the soft comfort of your tried-and-true company volunteer t-shirt, filled with nervous excitement and anticipation for the day ahead. It is one of those special days where you are breaking the normal work and home routines and spending the day doing something different.

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Private and Family Foundation Giving Increased Amid Economic Uncertainty

NonProfit PRO

Foundation Source released the "2023 Report on Private Philanthropy: Giving and Investment Trends Within Private Foundations." It found that in the face of economic instability, foundations gave $111 million more in charitable aid in 2022, totaling $865 million compared to $754 million in 2021.

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A Practical Process Guide to Getting and Keeping Your Volunteers

Blue Avocado

This comprehensive guide provides some best practices to effectively manage your volunteers, from recruiting to appreciation, that will help you keep them engaged and your organization thriving. The post A Practical Process Guide to Getting and Keeping Your Volunteers appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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A Guide For How To Dream Big And Win In Business

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In Dream Big and Win , author Liz Elting shares the lessons she learned ― both the successes and failures ― while building a billion-dollar company from scratch. She explains why you need not only passion and purpose to win big, but also: a willingness to take decisive action grit sweat equity determination positive attitude Elting’s fascinating story began with her entirely self-funded business launch that started in a dorm room.

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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.