Association TV

JUNE 1, 2021

Well, that only took 70 years. ASAE recently released the final issue of their magazine, Associations Now. Magazines were the primary vehicle for association content up until about 20 years ago, but readership has been in steady decline for the last two decades. Millennials and younger people who are now joining associations, demand access to their content digitally, in bite-size pieces and preferably in video format.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 1, 2021

The 2021 Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. At the core of the project is the 2021 Global NGO Technology Survey and the data below is based on the survey responses of 478 nonprofit email marketing managers.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 2, 2021

The value of virtual volunteers has been escalated for many nonprofits in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If your organization is looking for new ways to recruit and engage virtual volunteers, here are four tips that can help create a smooth process for both your organization and volunteers transitioning to a remote setting.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 4, 2021

It’s the age-old question: If you’re running an incredible nonprofit , but no one knows about it, does it really exist? Alright, that’s a bit of a stretch.

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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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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 1, 2021

Facebook fundraising makes it easy for supporters to show their support of your mission with a quick donation. It is easy to post a link to a crowdfunding platform or to your website’s donation page, but letting supporters give directly through Facebook makes it even easier to capture impulse donors. And they’re scrolling through Facebook every day anyway.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 1, 2021

By: Kelsey Long, Project Policy Analyst for the Center for Vulnerable Populations in the Division of General and Internal Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. We are told from a young age to eat our fruits and vegetables, yet poor diet is the leading cause of death in the United States. Over $500 billion a year is spent in the U.S. treating chronic diseases, many of which are mostly preventable by diet and moderate exercise.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 3, 2021

Are your fundraisers centered around results? While it may seem obvious, many organizations don’t approach their fundraisers with concrete goals in mind. And without clear goals, it’s nearly impossible to tell if you’re succeeding.

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Nonprofit AF

JUNE 1, 2021

Hi everyone, this post may be less coherent and more serious than normal. I can’t stop thinking about the news.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 4, 2021

By: Courtney Murphy, Chief Operating Officer at CCA. The mass vaccination effort taking place across the United States isn’t only integral to saving lives, it’s essential for resuming pre-COVID life: hugging family members, attending sporting events, returning to the office or in-person classes. As states across the country work to make vaccinations as accessible as possible for everyone, special attention must be paid to those who are homebound and unable to visit vaccination sites.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 4, 2021

Did you know that 51% of donors did not adjust the amount they donate during the pandemic? After a year of economic and social disruption, Data Axle’s latest survey of more than 1,200 donors delves into the shifting behaviors and preferences of charitable donors across generations and identifies strategies that will help nonprofits stay connected with their audience.

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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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Bloomerang

JUNE 2, 2021

This is part 3 in a 4-part series. Read part 1 and part 2. Communications plans help offer structure and strategy that can save you time and energy in the long run, while getting your desired objectives accomplished. Having a coherent communications plan where you package your message will help ensure each piece of content you share is part of a greater story you are telling.

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Hands on Fundraising

JUNE 1, 2021

Have you ever wished you had a mentor? Someone you could turn to for advice? I recently met Jeff Fonda of Athari Group and our conversation inspired the following piece. Athari Group is an accelerator for idea-stage nonprofits. The program is free, and participants have the opportunity to gain up to $5,000 in seed funding. […]. The post Do you need a mentor?

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Classy

JUNE 2, 2021

As a partner to thousands of nonprofits, Classy spends a lot of time learning about what makes each of them successful. A large part of that is examining what actions define fundraising strategies that bring in more online donations and keep donors engaged each year. That’s why we sought to uncover trends among successful nonprofits on the platform and what they do differently early on.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 4, 2021

As a professional publisher of a traditionally printed brand, you will need to quickly adjust to a new landscape if you have suddenly found yourself focused on or even fully pivoting to a digital distribution strategy. It’s not the same as print. It also shouldn’t be anything like what you were previously doing when your digital strategy was simply an afterthought.

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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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Bloomerang

MAY 29, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on best practices around recording and recognizing in-kind donors. . Dear Charity Clairity, We often receive gifts in kind which are worth a lot of money.

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Charity Village

JUNE 3, 2021

Want to learn more about how to manage a virtual team? We’ve partnered with Sargent Solutions Inc. for a free webinar on June 24 that will discuss this topic in detail. Get more information and register here. “Nice to e-meet you!” “Do you prefer Zoom or Microsoft Teams?” “You’re on mute…” These phrases have become […]. The post Leading from home: Tips for managing a virtual team appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

Making donation appeals over the phone is an interesting middle ground between asking for donations in person and making appeals through more anonymous methods like email or on your website. On the one hand, you are having a conversation in real time with a donor or prospect. But on the other hand, you can’t see the person, read their body language, or establish a face-to-face connection with them.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 1, 2021

One of the most difficult aspects of fundraising is getting enough program impact information to give to the donor. And the amazing thing is that most managers and leaders find more value in investing on the front end of fundraising than they do in putting resources into the back end (servicing donors after they give).

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Advertiser: Syncrony

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Classy

MAY 31, 2021

Recurring gifts provide your nonprofit with consistent revenue during uncertain economic times and build lasting relationships with donors. Your organization, then, needs to decide which type of recurring giving program or strategy is best tailored for your community and would incentivize these recurring donations. . There are five main approaches your nonprofit may want to consider if you’re looking to build or expand your recurring giving program.

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Charity Village

JUNE 3, 2021

Despite all the research that shows the untapped talent and capabilities of the neurodiverse population, neurodiverse individuals are still facing significant barriers when seeking employment and adapting to workplace cultures and practices that are not made accessible to them. How can employers proactively design a healthy workplace to support neurodiverse individuals to shine and show […].

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Donorbox

JUNE 2, 2021

This year, we worked on the feedback we gathered from our users in 2020 and executed some of our most requested features. We are dedicated to improving your fundraising experience with Donorbox and bringing an easy donation process for your donors. We added some new functionalities to our existing features announced in our last […]. The post New Feature Updates | Improved Communication Records, Moments Filters, New Donor Filters, New Donor Profile and Portal appeared first on Nonprofit Blo

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 1, 2021

Take a break. Go for a walk or run. Look at your program with a fresh look. Think of your goals. Imagine you’re in a plane, hovering above your organization. You can much clearer see the roads and paths that lead to those mountains you’re trying to get to.

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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!

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

Have you noticed a decline in tithes from your members? This is the harsh reality many churches are experiencing. Tithing has been decreasing in the U.S. for decades and now happens at lower levels than it did during the Great Depression. In fact, according to Church Influence , only 10-25% of church members tithe regularly. How can your church overcome this obstacle or even thrive in a world of declining tithes?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2021

For many nonprofits, staying informed of cybersecurity threats can be a challenge — along with prioritizing their response to them. This is especially true in light of how the landscape of threats is ever-evolving. Those involved in the hacking world continually find new ways around our traditional defenses. Staying on top of trends and threats is therefore an important aspect of any risk management strategy — and essential as it relates to cybersecurity.

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The Sponsorship Collective

JUNE 1, 2021

Efficiency and effectiveness are two of those words that look the same and can even be mistaken for one another if you’re speed-reading. Yet they mean two very different things. As Peter Drucker says: “efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things.” If you want more formal definitions, here goes. If you’re […]. The post Efficient or Effective?

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 3, 2021

If you can build trust, plus expand a personal relationship with a donor while also having the knowledge of their gift capacity and areas of interest, a possible layering can occur. In my context of layering, it is securing a major gift or pledge in one area while asking them for a second gift or pledge in another or same area.

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 2, 2021

Volunteering has the power to positively impact the community and provide you with life-changing benefits at the same time. Here are 4 ways that volunteerism can provide you with value. For most people who volunteer, the motivation is to make a difference and give something back to society. And while these are genuinely worthy and important reasons, it’s also true that volunteering has benefits for the volunteer as well as their community.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2021

It's no surprise that video conferencing platforms gained popularity during the pandemic. While COVID-19 changed the mode of living for many of us, the pace of life hasn't really slowed down. Whether you are meeting a new client, holding a weekly check-in, or even adding new hires at your nonprofit, video conferencing likely helped you complete these tasks.

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Double the Donation

JUNE 2, 2021

Double the Donation is proud to announce its new partnership with ClickBid , a simple and affordable mobile bidding platform, with an integration between ClickBid bidding donation forms and text-to-give forms with 360MatchPro, Double the Donation’s strongest gift matching tool. With the leading matching gifts automation tool integrated into ClickBid’s solution, nonprofits will now be able to raise more from their auctions and fundraising efforts with corporate matching gifts. .

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 3, 2021

Technology and data don’t have to be intimidating and you don’t need to be a tech-savvy guru to make them work for your nonprofit. This eGuide gives you six easy steps to harness your own data and fuel more donations.

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