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How Matrix Group Chose an AI Note Taker App

The MatrixFiles

It’s rare to be in a Zoom or Teams meeting these days that doesn’t have an AI note taker in the room. Sometimes, there are dueling note takers. Well here at Matrix Group, we have standardized on Fathom. For now. Here’s how we made the decision: Note Taking is Hard My Directors, Project Managers and I are in a LOT of meetings. And for every meeting, someone is tasked with taking notes.

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5 Big Learnings From the ‘GivingPulse Q2 2024 Report’

NonProfit PRO

GivingTuesday released its quarterly giving report, analyzing giving behaviors from April to June 2024. Here are five takeaways.

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How Matrix Group Chose an AI Note Taker App

The MatrixFiles

Listen to this article It’s rare to be in a Zoom or Teams meeting these days that doesn’t have an AI note taker in the room. Sometimes, there are dueling note takers. Well here at Matrix Group, we have standardized on Fathom. For now. Here’s how we made the decision: Note Taking is Hard My Directors, Project Managers and I are in a LOT of meetings. And for every meeting, someone is tasked with taking notes.

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Move Over Sharks…

NonProfit PRO

Move over sharks, here comes Generative AI Week for Nonprofits. Brought to you by Amazon Web Services (AWS), this inaugural virtual webinar series is designed to educate, inspire & equip nonprofit leaders in their generative AI journey. Join leaders from the AWS Global Healthcare & Nonprofits team for one or all of the six sessions taking place October 7 - 10, 2024.

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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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How to build a diverse and high-performing team with immigrant talent

Charity Village

This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. How do you build and lead a team of professionals who excel in their tasks and exceed your department’s targets? Some of the ways managers can achieve this have been well-documented and many are in use in practice. But one critical element is often still […] The post How to build a diverse and high-performing team with immigrant talent appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Finding purpose in retirement

Charity Village

A 2023 survey conducted by ULeadU Post Career Pathing indicated that people approaching or in retirement are more concerned about maintaining a sense of purpose post-career than they are about losing their work community or steady income. That’s interesting because often when asked what they’ll miss about working, people immediately say, “The people I work […] The post Finding purpose in retirement appeared first on CharityVillage.

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SAVE THE DATE: October 7th – 10th

NonProfit PRO

Are you a nonprofit, or nonprofit healthcare leader curious about the potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize your organization? Join us virtually for the AWS Nonprofit Generative AI Week on October 7 - 10, 2024, and learn how to leverage the value of generative AI for your nonprofit organization.

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The difference between communications strategies and communications plans

Charity Village

Every nonprofit uses communications (e.g., content, plan, strategy etc.) to reach their target audiences, raise brand awareness and visibility and meet other business goals and objectives. Developing and executing communications is how we connect with people and make meaningful associations between brands, our experiences and ideas. In short, communications are vital to the health of every […] The post The difference between communications strategies and communications plans appeared first

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Fill Your Auction with Bidders Not Eaters

NonProfit PRO

Learn from the experts in this highly anticipated session. Gain insights into how to fill your room with the right people who are bidders, not just eaters and discover how to acquire top auction items like trips, cruises, and more with ease and at no cost to you. Identify techniques for securing sponsors who are passionate about your cause and making your event a success.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.

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Understanding “Unassigned” Traffic in Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

Whole Whale

As a data-driven marketer, there’s nothing more frustrating than seeing a significant portion of your website traffic categorized as “unassigned” in Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Much like the dreaded “(Other)” traffic in Universal Analytics (UA), “unassigned” traffic in GA4 can leave you scratching your head, wondering where those sessions are coming from.

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Join Kelley Tomorrow, at the Virtual Fundraising.AI Summit

NonProfit PRO

Back for a second year, the Fundraising.AI Summit (FAI) is a free, virtual event. FAI empowers nonprofit leaders with the information they need to tap into the full potential of AI - responsibly, beneficially and for the good of their missions. Join Kelley Hecht from Amazon, Web Servcies (AWS) at 9:30PT/12:30ET for a conversation on AI in Action: Two Use Cases to Become a High-Impact, Donor-Centric Powerhouse.

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2.8 Billion People In Inadequate Housing

The NonProfit Times

Habitat for Humanity International unveiled the next phase of its MicroBuild initiative, which has helped to mobilize $1.22 billion for affordable housing finance and directly supported over 236,000 families to build or improve their homes. It is estimated that 2.8 billion people live in inadequate housing, including 1 billion people in can be described as slums and informal settlements.

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A New Lens for a New Perspective

NonProfit PRO

Did you know Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers fundraising and marketing leaders with dynamic integrations with more than 70 digital tools? From Salesforce to HubSpot, and Marketo to Google Ads - Amazon’s AppFlow connectors allow you to analyze data from different systems, providing you with a new lens to create a more sophisticated constituent experience.

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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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Is it a good time to start a nonprofit?

Candid

In my role as an educational programming manager at Candid, I hear this question nearly every day: “Is it a good time to start a nonprofit?” I hear it from people who are passionate and committed about a certain issue in their community or in the world. They see a problem and are certain no solution is being provided—and they want to be that solution.

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Sisense Partners With Funraise to Change Fundraising With Data Analytics

NonProfit PRO

By partnering with Sisense, Funraise enabled a 700% higher annual online fundraising revenue for nonprofits.

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Canada’s Volunteer Awards is recruiting members for its National Advisory Committee

Charity Village

Click here to read the French edition. Canada’s Volunteer Awards is accepting applications for members of its National Advisory Committee until October 23, 2024. Canada’s Volunteer Awards (CVA) is a volunteer recognition program that aims to recognize and celebrate inspiring volunteers across Canada, both formal and informal. CVA is currently recruiting members for its National […] The post Canada’s Volunteer Awards is recruiting members for its National Advisory Committee appeared first o

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Alarming Trends Undercut Record Donations

The NonProfit Times

By Richard H. Levey The $557.2 billion U.S. donors gave to nonprofits during 2023, according to data from Giving USA, is a high-water mark in terms of current dollars, and the amount exceeds pre-COVID-19 pandemic-giving, which peaked during 2019. But inflation nibbled at the value of the 2023 dollars. Even though actual giving ticked up from 2022’s level. a 4.1% inflation rate meant real-dollar giving declined by 2.1%.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

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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Boosting Engagement and Growth Through Automations

fusionSpan

Associations and nonprofits constantly face the challenge of staying connected with their audiences while managing their limited resources. So, how do you stay ahead of the curve? I’ll give you one word: automation. Think about it. These tools are an efficient way to manage communications with prospects, members, donors, and sponsors. With adoption, you can ensure a consistent and personalized experience for your niche audience and reduce manual oversight.

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5 Tips to Connect With Sponsors Through Nonprofit Marketing

Greater Giving

Whether they’re large corporations with corporate social responsibility (CSR) priorities, small local businesses, event vendors , media organizations, or healthcare institutions, organizations that are willing to sponsor your nonprofit can make a significant difference to your mission and your beneficiaries. This is why it’s critical for your nonprofit to learn how to market its sponsorship program effectively.

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Unify Your Nonprofit’s Omni-Channel Data with the Right Tech Stack

Allegiance Group

Here’s a riddle: Over five days, a donor receives an email, text message, and direct mail piece from you, each with links to your online giving page. On the sixth day, after seeing an ad on social media, they go online and donate. Which communication led to the gift? The answer? All of them. This may be a simplified breakdown of omni-channel fundraising and marketing , but you can see how complex the attribution and data-collection side of it is.

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Truist Foundation, MIT Set $250,000 Competition

The NonProfit Times

The third Inspire Awards , a capacity-building grant program for nonprofits sponsored by the Truist Foundation, has launched. The competition this year aims to improve resources for adults seeking reskilling, upskilling and career transitions to uplift themselves and their families. The Inspire Awards Challenge is hosted in collaboration with Solve , an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), with a mission is to find and scale innovative solutions to global problems.

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How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.

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Grant Management Made Easy

DonorPerfect

7 Ways to Track Grant Applications with Your Nonprofit CRM In today’s dynamic fundraising landscape, grants remain an essential revenue stream for mission-driven organizations. A recent study underscores this importance, revealing that 90% of surveyed nonprofits applied for grants to help fund their missions. However, for many fundraising teams, navigating the vast sea of funding […] The post Grant Management Made Easy appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Engaging Donors: Web Design Strategies from a UX Expert

Roundtree

Engaging Donors: Web Design Strategies from a UX Expert This week, we sat down with Mary Claire, our director of user experience, to ask a few questions about nonprofit web design and her thoughts on utilizing design to attract donors. With nearly 10 years of design experience, Mary Claire combines technical expertise with a creative flair to help clients’ ideas come to life. 1) What design principles do you focus on when creating a website aimed at attracting and engaging potential donors?

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Top 15 eLearning Authoring Tools Comparison (2024)

Gyrus

Top 15 eLearning Authoring Tools Comparison (2024) GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Choosing the right eLearning authoring tool can significantly impact the success of your learning programs, and with so many options available, it’s essential to find the one that best meets your organization’s needs. In this comparison, we’ve reviewed some of the top tools on the market, evaluating them based on ease of use, support for complex content, collaboration features, pricing, and more.