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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. Revenue : Few nonprofit organizations have an extensive funding reserve to draw from in times of need.

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JANUARY 15, 2021

And if you don’t feel that it’s true for you, then you should make a conscious effort to make it true, especially in the case of your nonprofit career. Therefore, we’ve compiled a couple of strategies that can help you continue your learning in the nonprofit sector. Get a Nonprofit Certification. Take Nonprofit Courses.

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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. Knowing why you’re using the tools the way that you are.

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OCTOBER 5, 2011

Shana has been working in event fundraising for national health nonprofits for the past ten years. Jonathan has been working in the nonprofit sector for the past ten years but has been a lover of all things tech (aka geek) his entire life. Find her on Twitter: @npshana.

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JUNE 6, 2014

In her Nonprofit Information post, Donor Retention: 5 Recommendations to Make New Friends and Keep the Old , Haderlein provides detailed suggestions for building a program that cultivates new donors and keeps long-standing supporters gratified. Then, success will follow. It’s not always fun asking for money, but maybe it should be.

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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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MAY 19, 2009

Hundreds if not thousands of online tools are available to help nonprofit organizations with online communication. Amid his top picks, David harped on a few tools and sites in particular. Have any personal favorites in the way of online tools for your nonprofit? David's top picks include: 1. Social Networks.

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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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JULY 24, 2020

Effective tools and data are key to success. . With a swift shift to working from home and to online platforms , the importance of implementing or updating existing tools related to marketing, analytics and fundraising was highlighted by the panel as a necessity for success.

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MARCH 15, 2021

As a leader in the nonprofit sector, you’re not only concerned with your own learning journey, but the professional development of your employees as well. Hiring is one of the most expensive ventures for businesses and nonprofits alike. This will show the real value of taking additional measures to retain your nonprofit’s staff.

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JUNE 28, 2019

This list is comprised of tools, research, fundraising ideas, and other reading material to give you insight into how the sector as a whole is doing and what your strategic focus should be going forward. The Nonprofit Summer Reading List. Are you on course to reaching those optimistic January goals and resolutions? Include a shareable.

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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. Having a tool that can segment our audiences and automate processes is really important to us.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Harnessing your CRM solution as a change-management tool. It’s worth asking what purpose traditional boundaries serve and if breaking through them could improve your ability to meet your mission. CRM implementation is an opportunity for you to change processes and workflows to better support your mission, but you’ve got to be prepared.

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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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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Consider this 3-day experience a tremendous gift to yourself and your organization to access and connect with the leading minds in nonprofit technology around the world. Our quick guide will help you hit the ground running so you can unlock the tools, expertise and inspiration to achieve your greatest impact.

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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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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 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. Think like a political organizer: Virtual engagement is extremely scalable.

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MAY 30, 2017

Prescriptive analytics can transform the way nonprofits work. For example, at beyond.uptake we have developed a tool called Student Union that helps first generation college students better estimate their likelihood to get into and out of schools. It’s a tool that we can harness to change the world.

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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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JULY 1, 2011

One of the great things about Common Ground is that organizations have access to a whole array of innovative and easy to deploy tools available through the Salesforce AppExchange. App Type Productivity Tool Cost Free for 30 days and discounted subscriptions for nonprofits and NGOs. App Type Productivity Tool Cost Free.

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JANUARY 30, 2012

This morning I have the good fortune to be presenting to a sold-out crowd at the Social Media for Nonprofits Conference in NYC. Social Media for Nonprofits Excerpt on Prezi. To be really and truly proactive with you social marketing, you need goals, a plan and the tools to do it. Author: Cheryl Black. Not so my friends!

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JUNE 21, 2018

A question I have often heard: should nonprofits focus on email or Facebook? Email “deliverability” bedevils many online marketers , nonprofit and otherwise. . We can only send nonprofit emails so often before our supporters begin to tune us out. . Of course, the correct answer is almost always “both.”

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MAY 15, 2014

I recently published the last post in my series about the nonprofit web design process and thought it would be helpful to have a final summary for the entire series. Site maps : How we create research-based site maps and special considerations for nonprofits when developing site maps. User Research. Information Architecture.

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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. Donor Acquisition: Healthcare foundations are focused on growing their base of supporters too.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2020

As the executive director at your nonprofit, it’s your job to provide the board with the resources it needs to get work done efficiently. While going digital is oftentimes a choice, many nonprofit boards must do so now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the benefits of virtual meeting tools extend beyond the pandemic!

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

As we round out a whirlwind of a year and look ahead to the year-end giving season, it’s a good idea to take stock of the tools you’re working with. With the shift to virtual fundraising and engagement over the past several months, technology is more important than ever before for the nonprofit sector. Live-streaming tools.

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JUNE 30, 2017

For 5 years the Blackbaud Institute has brought together experts in the nonprofit sector to speak on a wide variety of topics. From donor retention to nonprofit marketing to organizational leadership, every ebook is an invaluable resource. In this post we’ll focus on must-haves for your nonprofit marketing plan.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018

For as long as nonprofits have been around it has always been vital for these organizations to convey the messages of their causes and missions, to tell their stories. So there are a lot of great tips and tools that you can do. You’re bringing an element to this, which is about the visual storytelling aspect. Explain that.

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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. The thought that they’ll need to advertise to continue reaching their fanbase may be tough for nonprofits to digest, especially compared to brands or companies.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Note: This is the ninth in a series of posts about the Nonprofit Web Design Process. This isn’t a necessary step, but one that I find helps me to dream up new and different layouts for each project without the constraint of a particular tool or technology. There are a variety of tools that can be used for wireframing.

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JUNE 22, 2017

This list is comprised of tools, research, fundraising ideas, and other reading material to give you insight into how the sector as a whole is doing and what your strategic focus should be going forward. 4 Signs You Are a Burned Out Nonprofit Fundraiser : Even if you have a vacation on the horizon, make sure you’re not burned out.

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JANUARY 22, 2014

Earlier this month, Mary Beth Westmorland shared how technology will shape the nonprofit sector in 2014. Data is quickly becoming the new equalizer in the for profit world and data can be leveraged in the same way in the nonprofit world. Software will continue to be the tool that drives results. Are the same trends applicable?

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APRIL 5, 2017

For nonprofits, automation offers specific benefits in terms of transparency and efficiency. Here are four reasons your nonprofit should consider integrating your apps: 1. You work at a nonprofit because you want to provoke social change, but you spend most of your workday reconciling invoices in your account app.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

While Convio is not affiliated with or a partner of Evernote in anyway, both of us are passionate about nonprofits and technology and thought we’d share a few ideas about how this application can help nonprofit professionals. Why is Evernote Important? If you have other use cases, we'd love to hear about them in the comments.

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JUNE 11, 2014

What they found is that as the economy continues to recover and online fundraising outpaces other development efforts, nonprofits are planning to invest more in their digital footprint. The right tool set. Technology fundraising technology nonprofit management technology investments' It’s about And, Not Or.

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JUNE 7, 2013

Nonprofits are focusing more and more on increasing email click-throughs and rightfully so. Some nonprofits spend a lot of time on content and information architecture when redesigning their website. Web Analytics & Nonprofits. Tools like Google Analytics offer a ton of information. Web analytics can help.

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