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10 Simple Tips to Boost Your Nonprofit Website’s SEO

NonProfit PRO

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Mid-Year Metrics That Matter: What to Measure Now to Stay Mission-Aligned

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Mid-Year Metrics That Matter: What to Measure Now to Stay Mission-Aligned It’s July. Do you know where your mission is headed? We’re officially halfway through the year—far enough in to evaluate, and early enough to course-correct. For nonprofit leaders, now is a perfect time to step back, breathe, and ask a powerful question: Are we still aligned with our goals—and the community we serve?

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A model of community ownership, self-determination, and belonging

Candid

In San Diego, California, refugees displaced from Myanmar (formerly Burma), Somalia, Afghanistan, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and other countries have resettled in Mid-City. Over the decades, they’ve transformed this once-blighted area into an urban village of small businesses, restaurants, and cultural spaces. Today, due to rising real estate prices, families who have resettled here—many after enduring war, persecution, and climate disasters—are finding themselves housing insecure and displaced ag

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Integrating CRM, Web Analytics, and Fundraising Data for a 360-Degree View

Forum One

Picture this: A donor reads your email newsletter. A few days later, they signed up to attend a virtual event you promoted on social media. Inspired, they finally navigate to your site and make a $500 donation. To your organization, this represents one engaged supporter on a successful journey. But to your systems, they look like three completely different people.

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Interactive Webinar: Recurring Giving Events That Keep on Giving

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Community Engagement

There’s more than one way to end the year with impact—and we’re letting you decide the direction. In this "choose your own adventure" community-led webinar, attendees will vote in real time to pick one of three year-end event strategies to explore in depth: Volunteer Appreciation Events 🧡 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaigns 🌈 Mission/Program Celebrations 🎉 Once the path is chosen, we’ll dive into a step-by-step engagement workflow plan tailored to that format, showing how

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Grant Success Isn’t Guaranteed—Even With a Great Proposal

Bloomerang

Too often, nonprofit leaders view a grant as a guaranteed win when everything seems to align. But seasoned grant writers know better. This blog breaks down what’s in our control, what’s not, and how to communicate the unpredictability of grants with confidence and clarity. “Our mission perfectly aligns with the funder’s priorities, the program officer invited a proposal, our program is rock solid, and we have an amazing grant writer in place.

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Volunteer Management Reimagined: Salesforce’s Native Solution for Nonprofits Has Arrived

Cloud 4 Good

For years, the Trailblazer community has been asking for a more robust volunteer management solution, native to the Salesforce Platform and Nonprofit Cloud, and Salesforce has answered that call. Now, with the arrival of Salesforce’s Summer ’25 release , Volunteer Management for Nonprofit Cloud is finally here – and it’s a big deal. The release of Volunteer Management for Nonprofit Cloud marks a significant innovative milestone.

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Unlock free learning resources, quick answers at Candid’s new learning site

Candid

Running a nonprofit today is harder than ever, making it feel almost impossible to build a fundraising program while staying focused on advancing your mission. And our mission here at Candid is to get you the information you need to do good. That’s why we’ve revamped Candid’s learning site to provide you with a streamlined set of resources, all in one place.

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The AI-native nonprofit era is coming

Fast Company Tech

“I can’t believe it only took a week.” That’s what a nonprofit leader will say in 2030 after launching an AI -powered platform that reaches millions of people. Not through a huge team or a multi-million dollar grant, but with a handful of staff and volunteers, and the right AI strategy. This isn’t the melody of the future; it’s already happening.

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Donor Welcome/Onboarding Sample Journeys

CauseVox

In a world where donors have endless causes they could support, the fact that they chose yours is a big deal. It means they saw something in your mission, something worth believing in. But now comes the most important part: making them feel seen, appreciated, and inspired to stay connected. What you do next—how you welcome, thank, and follow up—sets the tone for your entire relationship.

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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6 Common Hurdles Nonprofits Must Overcome to Launch Texting

NonProfit PRO

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How an International NGO Plans to Fight the Digital Divide with a Satellite Company

Non Profit Quarterly

Image credit: Alena Lavrova on Unsplash The Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI) partnered with Intelsat, a global satellite provider, to bring reliable internet access to South Sudan and Uganda, increasing young people’s access to digital education. The collaboration, which the organizations formally announced on June 25 at an event in New York City, comes amid an expanding digital divide worldwide.

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How to Get Free (or Mostly Free) Advertising for Your Nonprofit in 2025

Neon CRM

Ads are everywhere (like, probably popping up on your browser as you read this right now). We can’t all be like Amazon, spending a whopping $31 billion a year on an ad budget. In fact, the average nonprofit only budgets around $1,000 a month money towards advertising. But we also know that for many nonprofits, especially smaller and new ones, even that price point is still way too high.

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Agentic AI can help nonprofits find new funding sources

Fast Company Tech

Consultants, advisors, and boards are consistently giving nonprofits the same singular advice in 2025: Diversify fundraising sources. Why? Because the new administration’s reduced appetite for federal funding has created challenges ranging from significant budget cuts to threats to organizational survival for nearly all nonprofits. When funding sources are concentrated rather than diversified, this creates disproportional risk—and those risks have become reality this year.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Activate DAF Dollars: A Strategic Opportunity For Nonprofits

Bloomerang

Every gift begins with a spark—a donor’s desire to make a difference. Across the country, Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are filled with those sparks, waiting to be turned into action. These are not just numbers on a statement—they are untapped missions, unspoken hopes, and the fuel for change. For nonprofits, the opportunity is clear: by reaching out and inviting DAF donors to invest in your vision, you’re not just asking for support—you’re offering people a chance to bring their purpose to life.

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Report: Native Communities Are a High-Impact, Often Overlooked, Opportunity for Funders

NonProfit PRO

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Why “What If” Might Save Your Association: The Power of Scenario Planning 

.orgSource

Most leaders don’t wake up worrying about the future. They worry about next quarter’s budget. That board presentation. Member retention numbers. The fire burning hottest today. But here’s the ugly truth: It’s the future that’s quietly plotting to upend you. And too many organizations are gambling their survival on business as usual. Scenario planning is your insurance policy against irrelevance.

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Your IRS Form 990 Questions Answered

Blue Avocado

This Article is Certified Gold Avocado Gold never goes out of style — and neither does good advice. The Gold Avocado series showcases some of the very best content that Blue Avocado has for nonprofit leaders, based on overall popularity, reader response, and quality. Taxes are no fun, but even nonprofits need to take them seriously. Do you ever have a question about your IRS Form 990 and can’t seem to find the answer?

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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16 Free & Inexpensive Software Tools Perfect for Small Nonprofits

Neon CRM

When you’re a small nonprofit trying to make a difference in your community, every dollar counts. But don’t let that frugal mindset lead you to skip out on the necessary tech tools that will lightne your administrative load while also strengthening your impact. The best part is that you don’t have to choose! There are lots of inexpensive, heavily discounted, and totally free tools available for nonprofits like yours.

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Recurring Donation Statistics: Trends & Insights for Nonprofits

Donorbox

We’ve all seen the alarming statistics – individual giving is going down as shifting priorities and economic changes impact donors’ ability to give to the causes they love. But what if there was a way to create a stronger, more loyal donor base – one that sustains your mission in the long term while enjoying […] The post Recurring Donation Statistics: Trends & Insights for Nonprofits appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Bloomerang Launches Journey Automation to Help Nonprofits Raise More

NonProfit PRO

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Bolstering collaboration to protect legal aid amid new challenges 

Candid

From disruptions in federal funding streams and capacity constraints to emerging legal hurdles, nonprofits are confronting new challenges and increased uncertainty. At Equal Justice Works (EJW), we’ve maintained our mission of ensuring the justice system works for all through many changes in the field of public interest law. And one way to navigate these challenges is by becoming more collaborative and creative in expanding opportunities to provide legal aid services.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!

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4 Best Practices for Increasing Nonprofit Donor Retention

Hands on Fundraising

When donors continue giving to your nonprofit year after year, it lays the foundation for sustainable growth and long-term impact. In addition to the more stable, reliable funding that longtime supporters can provide, retention is much more cost-effective than acquisition. Nonprofits often spend up to $1.50 per dollar raised to acquire a new donor. But […] The post 4 Best Practices for Increasing Nonprofit Donor Retention appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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How Watch Duty became a go-to app during natural disasters

Fast Company Tech

During January’s unprecedented wildfires in Los Angeles, Watch Duty—a digital platform providing real-time fire data—became the go-to app for tracking the unfolding disaster and is credited with saving countless lives. Six months out from the fires, Watch Duty’s founder and CEO, John Mills, shares how his small nonprofit responded in the heat of the crisis and became a trusted source—even for government agencies.

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The Power of Small Donations: Why They Should Matter To Your Nonprofit

Neon CRM

It can be tempting to focus all your nonprofit’s resources on finding major donors that can help fund a huge chunk of your expenses. But it’s also important to spend time finding, maintaining, and optimizing your fundraising strategy for small donations. This is important for two reasons. Small-dollar donors help to diversify nonprofits’ donor bases and lower the risk of losing revenue in times of crisis.

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The Nonprofit AI Revolution: Why the Human Touch Matters More Than Ever

NonProfit PRO

Artificial intelligence is changing fundraising fast, but human connection still drives impact. Here's how leaning on your people can help you thrive.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!