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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Your board members are the face of your nonprofit. They’re instrumental ambassadors and advocates within the community, and they ultimately pave the way for your nonprofit to thrive. Identifying and securing exceptional board members can be challenging, but the right ones will become invaluable resources for your organization.

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AUGUST 26, 2020

Nonprofit work is essential in this country. Nonprofits make up 10% of the workforce, making them the third-largest workforce in the United States. That’s millions of people who work day-in and day-out to provide the critical services at which nonprofits excel—cultural, social, medical, and otherwise.

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DECEMBER 21, 2011

For a variety of reasons, I absolutely love working with small and/or start-up nonprofits and helping them grow into sustainable, viable organizations. Through a lot of hard knocks & sleepless nights, I learned three important lessons that help me maximize my time and resources in a small shop that has big aspirations.

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APRIL 24, 2020

The term “resilient nonprofit” has been widely used to describe organizations capable of adapt ing to significant challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic. S trong nonprofit s build strategies for sustainability. People : Your organization’s people – human capital – is your most precious resource.

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MAY 11, 2020

How much would $10,000 a month in advertising change the game for your nonprofit? . If you’re a nonprofit, chances are you’re eligible to find out through Google Ad Grants. . . The Google Ad Grants program is like Google AdWords, but for nonprofits. Is your nonprofit eligible? Is your nonprofit eligible? .

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JUNE 28, 2019

I hope these resources fill you with inspiration and gusto to go out and create your own amazing content! The Nonprofit Summer Reading List. Blackbaud Index : The Blackbaud Index provides great fundraising ideas and resources that bring you the most up-to-date information on charitable giving today. Include a shareable.

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

I love nonprofits. NASDAQ: BLKB) a technology company specializing in solutions for nonprofit organizations, we began philanthropy and ended up going to full “citizenship” route. But they aren’t the only ones who do good works. Good is for everyone. And guess where I ended up? Right here with the launch of Business Doing Good.

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MARCH 3, 2020

Throughout the nonprofit world, more sophisticated CRMs , advanced analytics , and murmurs about the use of artificial intelligence in fundraising have given rise to a case of data fever in the do-good sector as well. At the same time, all this hype about “big data” can be anxiety-inducing, especially for smaller nonprofits.

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APRIL 11, 2019

As a nonprofit leader myself, I know how frequently social sector organizations are strapped for capacity. We identified these factors and the resources to support them through our nearly 20 years of work developing pro bono programs and we hope these tips will guide you to a successful skills-based volunteer engagement.

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MAY 4, 2020

This is a topic near and dear to my heart –as we at Blackbaud have had the opportunity to watch countless “resilient nonprofits” use technology to reimagine their operations under social distancing guidelines and economic uncertainty. A resilient nonprofit is one that plans for future change – both positive and negative.

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JANUARY 28, 2020

BUT, the commercial sector isn’t the only one that would greatly benefit tech-savvy board members – museums and nonprofits also need leaders who will champion entrepreneurial principles to jumpstart innovation and transform museums into truly modern organizations that are prepared to face today’s world.

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OCTOBER 21, 2020

That statement is 100% false, and I have proof: Try getting volunteers who have never used your software, or n ever worked in a nonprofit for that matter, to help out at the registration table on the night of your annual gala. It w ill also be a great resource for employee reviews for both you and your team. . Just pla i n no. .

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APRIL 7, 2020

Regardless, setting up the right goals in your Google Analytics account will give you insight into your audiences, and your nonprofit website performance. The best nonprofit websites show impact. For nonprofits, the most important and popular goals include: Donations. What Google Analytics Goals Should a Nonprofit Track?

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APRIL 10, 2017

As I prepared and wrote this paper, several thoughts occurred to me about the importance of measuring ROI for nonprofit analytics projects that I thought I would highlight for you in this post. Although many institutions now routinely budget for analytics, it still constitutes a financial commitment of limited budget resources.

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JULY 11, 2017

And if you’re a nonprofit, there’s a lot to think about when you’re about to launch a crowdfunding campaign. Make the most out of your crowdfunding by using available resources and advice. It takes most nonprofits about two weeks to research and prepare for their campaigns. Your campaign’s approach should be two-pronged.

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OCTOBER 5, 2018

According to the report The Next Generation of American Giving , when donors are looking for financial information on nonprofits, the top two things they look for are financial efficiency (70%) and the impact of their donation (59%). Nonprofits are unique—there are no stockholders or owners. Instead, you have donors.

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JULY 16, 2020

What does branding mean for nonprofit organizations, and how has it evolved to now require a comprehensive digital strategy? Topics Discussed in This Episode: How nonprofit branding has evolved over the past seven years since Farra’s article in the original npEXPERTS book. Listen Now: Resources: Farra Trompeter.

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AUGUST 17, 2017

Savvy healthcare nonprofits and foundations have identified a bright spot among these challenges, and that’s the ability to impact their institution’s bottom line by engaging past and current patients through healthcare philanthropy. And speaking of that… Analytics inform the use of resources.

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JANUARY 28, 2020

In this scenario, TCJA imposed a 21% tax on transportation fringe benefits that nonprofit organizations offered to their employees. Nonprofits were required to pay taxes on these employee benefits beginning on January 1, 2018. This included parking and transit passes. This repeal is retroactive to the tax’s enactment date.

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APRIL 28, 2020

COVID-19 is forcing nonprofits to think differently about engaging supporters. The unique challenge for nonprofits—especially those that rely on in-person support—will be providing virtual opportunities to their supporters to adapt to this new environment. Shortage of medical supplies and resources.

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AUGUST 20, 2019

With volunteerism and employee engagement on the rise, your nonprofit can take advantage of this trend by offering a skilled volunteer opportunity rather than a traditional day of hands-on service. In fact, skills-based volunteerism has emerged in response to both corporate and nonprofit desires to make the most out of community service.

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MAY 19, 2017

Each year, I crisscross the country speaking at various nonprofit conferences. And while the conversation around nonprofit branding is gaining momentum, many nonprofit leaders continue to hold a narrow perspective on what it means to build and leverage a strong, needle-moving brand. Develop your brand strategy.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

It’s no secret that people working at social good organizations, and at nonprofits in particular, have the reputation of being “overworked and underpaid.” Read more on this topic: Creating the Right Culture at your Nonprofit. This means we have to invest the time and resources necessary to care for our team as they care for others.”

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JANUARY 29, 2020

As a nonprofit professional, you’re probably all too familiar with some of the many ways in which technology has completely changed how work gets done in our sector. Why would a nonprofit create one? How to develop a nonprofit technology plan. Maybe you love new tech, or maybe you feel exhausted by it sometimes.

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APRIL 25, 2019

Nonprofits have joined the trend. The number of nonprofit employees working remotely has increased by 20 percent in the last six years. Worse, it’s a significant security threat when your nonprofit deals with confidential and vital material. You’ll learn how your nonprofit can secure its important documentation.

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DECEMBER 6, 2018

They discuss how important people are to every cause, and how technology can and is helping manage and facilitate this precious resource, and enabling and encouraging people to engage civically and do more good. So talk a little bit about that, but then more than that, how do nonprofits actually leverage that asset more? Natalye: Sure.

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JUNE 12, 2017

Today’s nonprofit marketers must be experts in learning how to shift their organizational culture towards a culture of philanthropy. But the reality is that in many nonprofit organizations, different teams and departments do not have a shared mental model for a culture of philanthropy.

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APRIL 16, 2014

How Declining Facebook Reach Affects Nonprofits. Nonprofits have largely been told they need to be a part of Facebook over the past 5+ years. Most have spent time and resources building up and engaging a fanbase. Decisions on Smaller Fanbases : Some nonprofits haven’t built up a substantial Facebook fanbase.

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JANUARY 3, 2017

This applies to gems, precious metals, and any number of valuable resources. Unfortunately, the same is not true for many nonprofits and their data. In my bestselling book, Data Driven Nonprofits , I call this the Nonprofit Data Paradox: the more you have of something valuable, the less valuable it becomes.

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JUNE 9, 2020

As agency guidance on these changes becomes available, we will post additional information to Blackbaud’s CARES Act Resource Hub. The deadline to apply for a PPP loan remains June 30, 2020. We hope this highlight of the potential legislation is one way we can help.

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MAY 14, 2020

Nonprofits that are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic may be able to receive help through the CARES Act – the large relief bill that Congress passed in an effort to help individuals and organizations weather the crisis. Topics Discussed in This Episode: The aspects of the CARES Act that apply to nonprofits. Resources: Ben Kershaw.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Sometimes, change is hard – especially when it seems that there isn’t enough money or other resources to accomplish your organization’s mission. Listen Now: Resources: Nell Edgington. That scarcity mindset is itself that’s holding these nonprofit leaders back.”. “A That’s where today’s guest comes in.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018

According to the Brookings Institute , nonprofit organizations are showing a surging interest in tapping into the capabilities of not only artificial intelligence (AI), but also machine learning (ML) and data analytics. For a host of reasons, the time is now for nonprofits to leverage the potential and promise of AI-driven software.

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APRIL 30, 2020

Listen in to hear what Lauren has to say about COVID-related funding resources, changes to funding practices and requirements, and how nonprofits should approach conversations with funders. The COVID-related funding resources that Lauren has been gathering. Listen Now: Resources: Lauren Steiner.

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MAY 13, 2014

At your nonprofit, culture is at the heart of who you are. If you’re thinking about culture (and you should be) at your nonprofit, think about the following areas as ways to ensure you are being true to the brand, to the mission, to the reason why your organization exists. Human Resources Nonprofit Management Operations'

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AUGUST 14, 2015

During my time as a Blackbaud intern, one of my core responsibilities has been to scour the web to find the best resources available related to nonprofit organizational strategies. While nonprofit blogs have been ranked before , my rankings are based off my own personal research and opinions. 8: Nonprofit Marketing Blog.

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DECEMBER 15, 2017

The Nonprofit Board Leadership Study “ Better World Leadership ” provides new and clear evidence of the leadership development value of nonprofit board service for business people. Relevance to nonprofits. Business people contribute formidable resources to the boards where they serve. Survey responses.

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