Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
Written by Findjoo , this is the second post in a series of three about best practices in digital marketing and fundraising for membership organizations and associations. Post #1: 12 Features Membership Organizations & Associations Should Look for in a CRM. There are dozens of ways to attract new members for your association, however one of the most effective methods is using social media.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Looking to dive into the world of public relations for your nonprofit? We cover everything you need to know about how to develop a PR strategy, pitch to the media, broaden your reach and much more!
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VisionLink
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Visionlink is excited to begin supporting the work of the South Dakota Helpline Center. This organization began in 1974 and was the first location to begin 211 service west of the Mississippi. They serve thousands of people every year, connecting individuals to resources and support, connecting local agency volunteers, and offering hope to individuals with thoughts of suicide.
Achieve
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
It has been quite a year thus far. Due to COVID-19, your nonprofit staff members are probably now working from home, you’ve had to pivot fundraising strategies, and your organization’s programming has likely had to adapt to social distancing guidelines. . Although it’s been tough, that doesn’t mean we can’t look for the silver lining in all of the changes.
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.
Blue Fox
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Remind Donors of the CARES Act Tax Deductions for Charitable Giving Giving season is upon us, and nonprofits and social impact organizations have been running lean and nimble amid the Coronavirus pandemic. While annual in-person events have switched to virtual and the outcome of giving season seems unknown and frightening, there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Looking to write a nonprofit press release and aren't sure where to start? Here's everything you need to know + examples and a free template.
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Nimble AMS
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
A few months ago, my colleague wrote about the importance of considering an association management software (AMS) vendor’s training approach when you’re looking for a new AMS system. As the article mentions, the Nimble AMS team believes that training is about more than just taking a class or two after your new system goes live. It’s a critical piece of the entire AMS implementation.
AccelEvents
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Hosting a hybrid event can boost physical attendance and promote your brand and content to a wider and broader audience. . Running a hybrid event on third-party software might prove to be difficult. However, with the right event planning software , an event planner can stay highly organized, streamline all of the content through one platform, and collect lead and analytics data along the way. .
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Today, the following 10 leadership and business book authors answered this question for me: Question: While we surely will find ourselves challenged by COVID-19 in the foreseeable future, what is the most important thing a leader can do as they lead their business/organization? “Leaders have had some great opportunities as a result of COVID-19. Topping the list: hire the best people, not just the best people geographically convenient.
NonProfit Hub
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Want something to distract you from election woes? We’ve got some good news for you. Things are looking up for your year-end giving plans. Here’s what you need to know to create your giving plan masterpiece as 2020 finally comes to an end. Donors, Donations, and Drives. The Fundraising Effectiveness Project just released its report for the second quarter of 2020 and, let’s just say, there is definitely a pandemic boom. 7.2% increase in donors. 7.5% increase in donations. 1.8% increas
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.
Elevation
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
How much do you know about your nonprofit’s supporters? Chances are, you already have a lot of information about your donors and are sitting on a treasure trove of useful data. If you have a well-organized donor database, you should be able to access a supporter’s contact information, engagement history, and other details with just a few clicks.
AccelEvents
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Let’s be honest—for many people, attending a hybrid event is a new and exciting thing! Loading up the live stream and logging into the live chat is less familiar than showing up at a conference, eager to collect goodie bags and mingle. . Because we have attended more and more physical conferences, meetings, or networking events in-person, we have become familiar with their standard processes.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
“All businesses sooner or later face the need to reconstruct their future,” explain the authors of the new book, The Phoenix Encounter Method. “They will need to destroy part or all of the incumbent business model in order to build their breakthrough, future-ready organization.” Therefore, this book shares a new method of leadership thinking – the Phoenix Encounter – relevant to all organizations in today’s ever-changing environment.
NonProfit Hub
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
This week, we sat down with Bill Stephan. Bill is the executive director and chief artistic officer of the Lied Center for Performing Arts, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Lied Center, located on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s downtown campus, has been a staple to the local arts community for the last thirty years. According to Pollstar magazine, it’s ranked as one of the top 100 theatres in the world.
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.
Elevation
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
"No Supporter Left Behind": Increase Your Signup Confirmations. Imagine the people who are currently browsing your nonprofit website to learn who you are and what you stand for, and who are finally being convinced that they should support your mission. Think of how much time and effort you’ve put into achieving this.
AccelEvents
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Hosting a hybrid event can boost physical attendance and promote your brand and content to a wider and broader audience. . Running a hybrid event on third-party software might prove to be difficult. However, with the right event planning software , an event planner can stay highly organized, streamline all of the content through one platform, and collect lead and analytics data along the way. .
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best leadership book for 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. This book is my top choice because it : Covers the issues most important to today's workplace leaders Provides "real-world" and practical everyday steps you can take Gives you specific techniques and tactics Tells powerful, life-ex
ASU Lodestar Center
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. posted by Jacquelynn Sokol Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Maybe Vanilla Ice was on to something when he sang these infamous lyrics. If you are a nonprofit executive then, stop and consider collaboration or a merger. Listen up! Nonprofit executives, as we know, have a lot on their plates to juggle, but at the very top of responsibilities is that of impact.
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.
Elevation
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Earlier this year, the COVID-19 pandemic spread to all corners of the globe, leading to a subsequent economic fallout. While many businesses and groups were impacted, the nonprofit sector was one of those hit hardest.
AccelEvents
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Let’s be honest—for many people, attending a hybrid event is a new and exciting thing! Loading up the live stream and logging into the live chat is less familiar than showing up at a conference, eager to collect goodie bags and mingle. . Because we have attended more and more physical conferences, meetings, or networking events in-person, we have become familiar with their standard processes.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
“In the next ten to fifteen years, rapid change in a post-pandemic world and emerging technology will revolutionize nearly every job, eliminate some, and create new forms of work that we have yet to imagine,” says Deanna Mulligan , author of the new book, Hire Purpose: How Smart Companies Can Close The Skills Gap. In a highly personal and reflective manner, Mulligan, with Greg Shaw , details through stories, examples, insights and frameworks, how business leaders can prepare for and respond to t
Connection Cafe
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
What if everything that we know about fundraising is mostly wrong? Is your organization focusing on the right data-based fundraising strategies? Joining the podcast to discuss this topic with host Steve MacLaughlin is Joe Waters, founder and CEO of Selfish Giving. Listen in to hear Joe and Steve talk about why individual giving matters so much, what’s changing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and thinking about fundraising as a cycle vs. a funnel.
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
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
Here is a great message from the book, Stronger: Develop the Resilience You Need to Succeed : Listen to Others, Especially Before You Speak When we think of people who possess extraordinary interpersonal skill, we find they are good listeners. In even the briefest of encounters, they can make you feel important. According to author Denise Restauri, charismatic people are good listeners who make the conversation about the other person. they show genuine interest.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2020
To learn how to stay motivated, read High-Profit Prospecting , by Mark Hunter. It's a powerful read that includes counter intuitive advice and cutting-edge best practices for sales prospecting in today's business world. Today, I share one of my favorite sections of the book where Hunter describes his seven things motivated people do to stay motivated : Motivated people ignore voices in their lives.
Connection Cafe
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
We recently wrapped up our first fully virtual and truly global conference,? bbcon 2020. This year, we welcomed a record-breaking 38,000+ registrants from 70 countries?and we’re proud to say higher ed?was the largest group?in attendance. O ver 6,000 professionals?representing?departments across campus, including advancement, marketing, financial aid, academic leadership and more,?
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