Mon.Aug 16, 2021

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Ease of Monthly Giving Key for Baby Boomers and Gen Xers

NonProfit PRO

Every nonprofit wants to attract younger donors. That’s why it’s very exciting that monthly giving is so appealing to these younger donors. Why? Because they can support those organizations, they care about in a very easy way with a small amount that absolutely fits their budget.

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Top 2021 Fundraising Strategies: Mastering an Analytical Approach to Strategy and Planning

Bloomerang

This is part five in a six-part series. Read part one , part two , part three , and part four. . In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Mastering online user experience and messaging. Mastering relevant content marketing. Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value.

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Major Gift Relationship Doesn’t Count

NonProfit PRO

A meeting started out negatively with the finance person saying that a personal relationship with a donor doesn’t really count – it doesn’t positively affect the retention or contribution of that donor. Now, to be fair, he didn’t exactly say it that way. What he said is that the investment in a major gifts officer (MGO) was not worth the result in revenue in the first two years of the MGOs tenure — and that those donors were better off just being communicated with by direct mail.

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#RiskyBusiness: Don’t Let Internal Controls Slip at Your Nonprofit Organization!

Blue Avocado

Nonprofit organizations are more vulnerable than ever to fraud or errors in the organization’s financial statements. With employees, management, and board members focused on helping people in the communities the nonprofit serves, time and attention to key financial internal controls has more than likely been refocused to the organization’s mission and purpose.

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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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Why Diversifying Your P2P Strategy is Critical to your Organization’s Health

sgEngage

It would be fair to say that the entire social good sector was shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic. Quickly moving from in-person meetings, events, and general office work to a completely virtual strategy forced organizations to make decisions faster than ever before. On the upside, it gave us freedom to try new ways of working towards our missions; on the downside, it exposed the lack of diversification in fundraising strategies.

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Peer-to-Peer Fundraising 101 | The Ultimate Nonprofit Guide

Donorbox

Peer-to-peer fundraising can be a savvy way to raise more money while empowering and educating your supporters. This method of fundraising encourages your current supporters to participate in your organization’s fundraising efforts. As a result, peer-to-peer fundraising can help you magnify your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts and impact while attracting new supporters to your cause.

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Level up your advocacy: Election edition

Charity Village

With our 44th federal election now underway, many charities are considering how to leverage this election to the benefit of the people we support through our work. Some, like those of us in Ontario, also have provincial and municipal elections coming up within the next 12-18 months, providing additional opportunities to engage with, and garner […].

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3 Tips for a Donation Page that Converts

Elevation

Your donation page is inarguably among the most important components of your nonprofit organization’s website. This is where future donors land when they’ve followed a link to participate in a virtual fundraiser or after they’ve navigated through your compelling nonprofit website. At this point, your potential donor might give comfortably, generously, or not at all.

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Workplace mental health: Is your nonprofit ready to face post-COVID challenges?

Charity Village

Want to learn more on this topic? We’ve partnered with the author to deliver a free webinar on August 19 – click here for more details and to register. Psychologists have called the COVID-19 pandemic the biggest psychology experiment in history. The unique characteristics of COVID-19, the global spread and lingering uncertainty are unprecedented.

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50+ Best DIY Fundraising Ideas to Raise More for Your Cause

OneCause

The post 50+ Best DIY Fundraising Ideas to Raise More for Your Cause appeared first on OneCause.

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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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What’s your nonprofit organization’s health score? Use this free tool to find out.

Charity Village

Over the last year and a half, organizations like yours have seen unprecedented challenges. You know this. You’ve experienced the impact first-hand: fewer donations, no (in-person) events, a radical shift to online fundraising and maintenance…the list goes on. By this point, you’ve seen a lot of information out there telling you how hard it’s been—and […].

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How To Create A Powerful Corporate Culture

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Fortunately, most of my career I’ve worked in effective company/corporate cultures. If I put together the best of each, here is what made those environments effective: Leaders led by example on a consistent basis and were willing to roll up their sleeves, particularly during tight deadlines or challenging times. Employees clearly understood how what they did made a difference and how their contributions made the organization more profitable and/or more effective.

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Government of Canada proposes extending CEWS and other pandemic support measures

Charity Village

The Government of Canada is proposing to extend the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and Lockdown Support until October 23, 2021, and increase the wage and rent subsidy rates between August 29 and September 25, 2021. The government is also proposing technical changes and clarifications to increase flexibility and certainty for organizations […].

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5 Tips to Master Virtual On boarding in the Pandemic

Gyrus

The CARE approach to virtual on boarding can ease the pain of new inductees providing an experience not dissimilar to a physical handshake.

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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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Apply now to join GivingTuesday’s global learning lab and fellowship

Charity Village

GivingTuesday’s Starling Collective is a global learning lab and innovative fellowship for grassroots organizers, activists, artists, and changemakers. The program recognizes, supports, and uplifts the extraordinary leadership arising from within communities to meet needs and provide healing, leadership that is often under recognized and under supported.

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Federal government launches consultation process to examine increasing the disbursement quota

Charity Village

Every year, charities are required to spend a minimum amount on their charitable programs or on gifts to qualified donees. This is known as the “disbursement quota” and it ensures that charitable donations are being invested into our communities. Budget 2021 announced the government’s intention to potentially increase the disbursement quota, which could boost support […].

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Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector releases third report

Charity Village

The Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector (ACCS) has released their third report, which focuses on two main areas and includes recommendations for action in each area. The first area encompasses aspects of the relationship between the Charities Directorate of the CRA and charities particularly those serving vulnerable populations. These include communication and education, the language […].

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