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How to Make Your AMS a Revenue Generator, not a Cost Center

The MatrixFiles

I attend a lot of webinars and conferences about non-dues revenue, including Non Dues-A-Palooza. At all of these events, there are presentations and discussions about new products and new partnerships that associations can invest in and offer to their members. I realized recently that hardly anyone is talking about AMS (association management system) as a revenue generator ; this makes no sense to me!

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Why Marketing Failures Often Originate at the Top and How to Fix Them

NonProfit PRO

Marketing failures sometimes may be tied to leadership toward the top of the organization. Here's why — plus tips to remedy these issues.

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Nimble AMS has your back with trustworthy, pain-free upgrades

Nimble AMS

“Best practice is our only product practice.” Not only is the saying one of our core product principles at Nimble AMS, but it’s also the guiding light for our product release methodology. For more than a decade , (or 37 major releases at the exact time of this blog), the Nimble AMS product team has mirrored Salesforce’s ideal product upgrade model. For organizations using Nimble AMS, this means they are receiving product innovation throughout the year on a similar schedule to what they receive f

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Is your nonprofit organization ‘grant-ready’? 

Candid

Foundation grants can be one of several revenue streams in a nonprofit organization’s sustainable fundraising plan. In 2022, foundation funding accounted for about $105.21 billion , or 21% of total U.S. charitable giving. As a share of all revenue streams, including government funding, program revenue, and investment income, foundation and corporate grants made up 15.3%.

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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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How To: Write Fundraising Auction Item Descriptions

Greater Giving

How to make sure you have the right fundraising auction item descriptions to entice your guests to bid on them. Auctions are a popular event for nonprofits to put on their fundraising calendars , whether hosted as a standalone affair or part of a larger function, such as a charity gala. Planning these events requires you to be thoughtful and detail-oriented, as they have many moving parts.

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Campaign Planning Studies Enable You to Fulfill Your Potential

NonProfit PRO

Conducting research is a best practice before starting a major fundraising campaign. Here's how to get the most out of this process.

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Nine Steps to Cause Marketing Success

The Sponsorship Collective

In my post “A Tale of Two Cause Marketing Campaigns” I talked about the differences between two companies and their cause marketing strategies. I also talked about how those strategies played out, leading to a significant difference in money raised.

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The fine art of sharing branding concepts with your team

Big Duck

Learn how nonprofits can navigate sharing branding work within your team, including key questions to consider, stakeholder engagement strategies, and tips for effective communication.

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The Immersive Guide to GenAI: Top 12 Nonprofit Uses

NonProfit PRO

Embark on this one-of-a-kind journey designed to empower you with the knowledge and confidence needed to leverage generative AI for greater impact and success. You'll discover the top 12 applications for nonprofits – from admin, to fundraising, and beyond – through a truly immersive learning experience that blends human wisdom and AI-generated insights to help you navigate generative AI’s potential for your nonprofit.

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Why A Women’s Philanthropy Strategy Is Important For Your Annual Fundraising Plan

Bloomerang

Did you know that each year, millions of dollars by women donors may be left unclaimed, due to the lack of understanding around the way that women give ? Millions. Right at the fingertips of so many organizations moving the good work forward, and yet there is still not a greater prioritization of engaging women donors. Add to this, that during the Great Migration of Wealth, which is currently underway, it is women who will lead the way with inheriting extraordinary sums of philanthropic resource

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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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Sponsorship Common Mistakes: Charity Edition (And How to Fix Them!) 

The Sponsorship Collective

Sponsorship is an essential components of any corporate fundraising strategy. If you aren’t doing sponsorship as part of your fundraising plan, you should be! When working with clients, I see some some misconceptions come up again and again, and while this post is targeted at the small shop, I think all shops can relate.

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ICYMI: Inspiration + guidance from john a. powell and Christian LoBue

M+R

Read time: 2 minutes “America is not nearly as ‘fragmented’ or ‘polarized’ as the press paints us to be. There’s what’s called the exhausted majority, a lot of people who want something different but they can’t really imagine it and they don’t have the microphone so we don’t hear from them. We need to give them the microphone and talk to them as well.” — john a. powell, in our recent webinar, Winning Elections Without Losing Everything.

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Survey: Nonprofits Using Case Management Software Spent Less Time on Program Audits

NonProfit PRO

New survey findings show that nonprofits that have deployed case management software spend 66% less time on program audits.

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Greek myths if they were set in the nonprofit sector, Part 3

Nonprofit AF

Hi everyone, before we get into today’s blog post, a couple of things. If you’re free this Thursday March 28th at.

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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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How To Communicate With Donors About Matching Gifts

Hands on Fundraising

Every fundraising professional wants to maximize support for their organization’s cause. Whether their organization’s vision is to feed those in need, protect the environment, or support the arts, fundraisers are want to make a difference. Matching gifts offer a unique opportunity to take donors’ impact further and create a lasting impact. Through matching gift programs, […] The post How To Communicate With Donors About Matching Gifts appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Besides program delivery, how are LMSs being used by forward-thinking nonprofits?

Charity Village

This article was previously published by Pure & Applied and is reprinted with permission. Learning management systems (LMSs) are online platforms that allow organizations to create, deliver, and manage learning content for their audiences. While LMSs are often associated with program delivery, such as courses, webinars, or workshops, they have also been used strategically by […] The post Besides program delivery, how are LMSs being used by forward-thinking nonprofits?

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The Art of Nonprofit Campaign Testing and Predictions for Future Success

NonProfit PRO

It’s critical to run campaigns that acquire and upgrade donors, but it has to be done right. That’s where campaign testing comes in.

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What’s trending? Top subject searches in Candid nonprofit profiles 

Candid

Have you ever wondered what the funders, donor advisors, and other industry professionals who use Candid nonprofit profiles are searching for? It’s one way to get inside the minds of people who use Candid’s GuideStar to discover organizations aligned with their values. Candid users conduct more than 100,000 searches of nonprofit profiles on average each month, most commonly by keyword, subject area, and geography.

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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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10 Disciplines To Help You Stay Sharp And Energetic

Eric Jacobsen Blog

The new book, Shine , is a transformative guide that illustrates how looking inward is the key to unlocking true entrepreneurial freedom. Certainly, Shine is a book for entrepreneurs, however, it is bound to benefit any business leader. “Entrepreneurs often have a burning need to succeed. But that same relentless brilliance that propels you in your career can take a toll on your teams, personal relationships, and even your health,” explain author Gino Wickman and coauthor Rob Dube.

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The ABC Media Sale for literacy is launching on Monday April 22, 2024

Charity Village

What if you could buy advertising at 65% off with the added bonus of supporting literacy programming in Canada? The ABC Media Sale is an online sale of advertising space generously donated by leading Canadian media. Ad space is sold at an incredible 65% off the rate card price to key media buyers. Funds raised support ABC Life Literacy Canada’s […] The post The ABC Media Sale for literacy is launching on Monday April 22, 2024 appeared first on CharityVillage.

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How Nonprofits Can Navigate the Challenges of the Great Wealth Transfer

NonProfit PRO

The long-awaited great wealth transfer is finally happening. Here's how nonprofits can tap into this wealth.

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Streamline Your Charity Golf Tournament with Software Solutions

Greater Giving

Sink a Hole-in-One: How Greater Giving Can Elevate Your Charity Golf Tournament Planning a charity golf tournament can be incredibly rewarding. However, juggling sponsorships, registrations, auctions, and logistical nightmares can quickly turn that reward into a headache. The good news? You don’t have to go it alone. Streamline Your Success with Event Management Software Nonprofit professionals like yourself understand the power of a well-planned charity golf tournament.

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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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Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. In the face of humanitarian crises or natural disasters, the generosity of individuals often shines through, leading to a significant influx of donations.

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Leveraging data to better serve under-resourced communities 

Candid

Forward-looking nonprofit organizations know that leveraging data is key to determining where a community’s unmet needs are, securing resources to address those needs, and advocating for more effective policies. Individual donors and foundations increasingly view data “ as the fuel for innovation and social change.” Data is critical in evaluating programs, demonstrating the need for new services, and helping nonprofits build an airtight case for support.

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Community Brands Introduces Nimble Intelligence, AI-Powered Analytics Solution for Associations

NonProfit PRO

Community Brands launched Nimble Intelligence, an AI-powered analytics solution built on Salesforce with insights and reporting capabilities.

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How to Host a Benefit Concert for Your Nonprofit

Qgiv

Crank up your nonprofit fundraising with a benefit concert! If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to raise more money for your cause, a benefit concert is a perfect solution. Music is great at bringing communities together, and while it may take a lot of planning, hosting a benefit concert can be incredibly rewarding for both you and your supporters.

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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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How to Increase Community Engagement with Webinars and Meetings  

Forj

In 2020, we all experienced a dramatic shift. Suddenly, the face-to-face meetings and in-person connections that members crave were forced into the virtual space. For many associations, the transition was less-than-smooth. But in time, we all came to embrace the opportunities that online events create for networking and education.

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Commit to Your Team’s Success—They’ll Return the Favor

.orgSource

When you are the leader, you drive the team dynamics. Others take their cues from your behavior. This is an unavoidable consequence of being the boss. We feel at ease with people who are like us. So, it’s easy to promote this self-centered perspective without realizing it. But CEOs who head exceptional teams reject an egocentric attitude. Smart leaders take an approach that is outward-facing and altruistic.

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McGuffin Creative Group Announces 2024 Marketing Grant for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Applications are now open for the 2024 McGuffin Grant to help a nonprofit further its mission with $30,000 in creative services.

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70+ Free Nonprofit Resources to Help You Raise More

Qgiv

Because nonprofits depend on donations, they’re often stretched thin for resources. Luckily, there are plenty of free nonprofit resources online for your organization to take advantage of. By tapping into the plethora of free resources, your team can better prepare for your fundraising campaigns to raise more money and more awareness for your cause.

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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.