Blue Avocado
JANUARY 21, 2025
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. Forward (2025) For nonprofits, many aspects of carrying out their missions have changed since Blue Avocado began.
Greater Giving
JANUARY 21, 2025
As a nonprofit professional, youre likely all too familiar with overhead costs. Many organizations struggle with how to cover these expenses, how much to allocate to overhead, and how to explain to stakeholders that not all donations will go directly toward their mission. However, when you understand overhead costs and how to manage them, you can be more confident in your spending decisions and be more transparent with stakeholders.
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Big Duck
JANUARY 22, 2025
Explore how crafting value statements can build your nonprofits identity and strengthen your organizations culture.
Bloomerang
JANUARY 20, 2025
Youre not fit to be a fundraiser unless you hear things that frustrate the daylights out of you. At the top of my list is hearing from nonprofit colleagues that donors arent interested in making unrestricted gifts. Even worse, is when they believe that asking for such gifts is not consistent with being donor centric. I have a one-word response to that sentiment: Poppycock!
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.
Bloomerang
JANUARY 22, 2025
Planning a strategic session for your nonprofit can be one of the most impactful moments of the yeara chance to reset, strategize, and inspire your team. But lets be honest: waiting until the last minute to plan such an important event can lead to unnecessary stress, limited options, and a lackluster experience. On the flip side, planning early opens doors to creativity, thoughtful preparation, and the opportunity to create a transformative experience for everyone involved.
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Candid
JANUARY 21, 2025
AI is transforming industries, and the nonprofit sector is no exception. For resource-strapped organizations, AI holds enormous promise. But AI adoption comes with challenges. Concerns about authenticity, disparities in access, and biases in AI tools raise urgent questions: Will this technology help bridge societal gaps, or will it deepen them? The inequity in AI adoption today has parallels to the early days of seat belt installation in cars.
Care2
JANUARY 20, 2025
Your nonprofits website may feature all the latest bells and whistles your content management system has to offer, like a dynamic homepage, interactive content, and professional videos. However, these features alone wont help you recruit and retain new supporters long term. 75% of regular nonprofit donors want information about an organizations impact, and your website is the perfect place to keep them in the loop.
CauseVox
JANUARY 20, 2025
Its officially 2025! We made it through 2024, and with it the final push for year-end donations. Now is the time to make sure that your organization has donor retention strategies in place to bring those year-end supporters with you into 2025. You might be asking why you need to put a ton of time and energy into bringing your donors back for a second donation.
The MatrixFiles
JANUARY 22, 2025
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. Over the last year, I noticed an alarming trend popping up in my interviews with CEOs on my podcast, Associations Thrive. CEOs in the healthcare space were worried about nurses and technicians leaving the industry. Michael DiFrisco, Executive Director of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry , surveyed members and found that 52% of accredited members were planning to retire in the next five years.
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NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 22, 2025
Time is running out! Early bird pricing for the 2025 Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum wraps up on January 31. Join us in Atlanta, GA, from March 1214, 2025, for three days of insights, networking, and growth tailored for peer-to-peer fundraising professionals at every stage. Bring your team and lock in the best rates today!
.orgSource
JANUARY 21, 2025
Excellence doesnt happen by chanceits built through thoughtful planning, strategic alignment, and a commitment to continuous improvement. In todays fast-paced, digital-first world, associations need a clear roadmap to navigate disruption, adapt to member expectations, and drive impactful, sustainable growth. As associations tackle challenges like digital transformation and evolving member needs, knowing where to start can be daunting.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 21, 2025
Nonprofit audits help assess and strengthen everyday operations, financial practices and stakeholder trust. Learn what to expect from the auditing process.
sgEngage
JANUARY 21, 2025
When the Doobie Brothers sang Takin It to the Streets, they probably did not imagine their anthem would someday inspire mobile healthcare. Nor did they picture James Taylor lending his voice (in my head, at least) to narrate the rise of healthcare buses navigating neighborhoods like heroes on a mission. Yet here we are, witnessing healthcare systems channel their inner road warriors to serve communities in need.
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!
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 23, 2025
A Benevity report found that 76% of executives plan to increase investment in corporate social responsibility.
Nonprofit AF
JANUARY 20, 2025
Recently, Mark Zuckerberg said that feminine energy has been neutering companies, and what they need is more masculine energy! He.
Candid
JANUARY 23, 2025
Nonprofits thrive or fail based largely on the success of their fundraising efforts, but fundraising alone cannot ensure sustainability. What if the key to resilience lies not just in raising funds but in building a stronger community of stakeholders? Community buildingcultivating a network of engaged donors, volunteers, board members, and beneficiaries who share a sense of belonging and commitmentmight be the most overlooked strategy for long-term success.
sgEngage
JANUARY 23, 2025
Nonprofit organizations are often challenged with the daunting task of delivering significant impacts with limited resources. The Google Ad Grants program, which started in 2003, is a transformative tool that offers nonprofits worldwide $10,000 per month for free to promote their missions and connect with target audiences. Its potential impact on the nonprofit world is enormous, but its still relatively unknown and underleveraged.
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.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 23, 2025
Donor retention rates continue to decline. However, there are some easy engagement strategies you can use to find and keep donors.
Pamela Grow
JANUARY 22, 2025
I woke up this morning thinking about the movie, The Matrix. If you’re not familiar, the Matrixis a 1999science fictionaction film starring Keanu Reeves as Neo, a computer hacker. Theres a scene where Neo discovers that most of the population is asleep in pods where they are being used like a battery by the sentient AI that put them there. A chilling notion.
Hands on Fundraising
JANUARY 21, 2025
Storytelling rightfully gets lots of attention After all, human beings communicate through stories and always have. You probably know someone who is a terrific storyteller. Ive got a friend with a real gift for it. It doesnt matter whether shes telling me about a life-or-death situation or a trip to the grocery store. Either […] The post If you want to raise more money, tell me a story appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
Candid
JANUARY 22, 2025
Nonprofits and grantmakers alike increasingly recognize that listening to their ultimate constituents is essential to their mission. They understand that hearing directly from the people most affected by their workand making changes to their programs and practices based on that feedback increases the impact of their work. Indeed, a recent assessment commissioned by the Fund for Shared Insight found that a growing number of organizations are engaging in listening and feedback practices.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 24, 2025
Boomers have dominated nonprofit boards, but younger generations are now involved. Here's how to leverage this generational diversity.
Charity Village
JANUARY 23, 2025
Applications are now open for Toronto Foundations 2025 Vital Signs Grants, focusing on small nonprofits and charities, with operating budgets of up to $500,000, working to build their internal capacity. The funding opportunity includes a one-time grant to strengthen the capacity and charitable work of high-impact organizations. Grantees will also receive additional promotion to the Toronto […] The post Deadline approaching for Toronto Foundations 2025 Vital Signs Grants appeared first on C
Double the Donation
JANUARY 23, 2025
Double the Donation and Springboard are excited to announce an improved integration experience for Double the Donation Matching users on Springboard donation forms. This enhanced integration supports organizations in identifying more matching gift eligible donors and driving more matching gifts to completion.
The Modern Nonprofit
JANUARY 21, 2025
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you looking for budget-friendly ways to deepen connections with your donors? Donor engagement is the lifeblood of successful nonprofits, but it doesnt have to come with a hefty price tag. Building relationships with your supporters not only fosters loyalty but also paves the way for greater giving potential over time.
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Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.
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