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[FREE WEBINAR] How to Create Highly Engaging Nonprofit Videos

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. Presented by: Doug Scott , Founder & CEO of Tectonic Video. Cost: Free. Engagement is the key to effective nonprofit videos. In this webinar you’ll learn the science behind creating highly engaging videos, review key findings from the largest study of nonprofit videos ever, and receive practical tips to make your nonprofit’s video more engaging.

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8 Types of Annoying Board Members

Wild Apricot

Nonprofits are a magical place filled with super passionate, hardworking, and extremely motivated individuals. I've had many opportunities to work with some of these fantastic people and it's been an absolute pleasure. But, sometimes when you get a.

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20+ Nonprofit Tools You Need to Get Your New Nonprofit Up and Running

Get Fully Funded

Building an organization from the ground up is a challenge, but with the right nonprofit tools, the heavy lifting gets easier. There are SO MANY nonprofit tools out there, all promising to make your work easier as you grow your new nonprofit. The key is to find the right tool for the right task. . Yet, sorting through options can be overwhelming. Some tools are free, at least to start.

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Ask Rita: Can Our Paid Employees Also Do Volunteer Work for Us?

Blue Avocado

Dear Rita: We operate a nonprofit housing clinic for homeless persons. The pandemic, along with the holidays, has inspired some of our employees to inquire about doing extra work for us as volunteers. We don’t normally use volunteers. However, we appreciate the offers of help from our staff and could certainly use the extra help […]. The post Ask Rita: Can Our Paid Employees Also Do Volunteer Work for Us?

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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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What you need to know about before and after

Hands on Fundraising

Before and after… it’s the line between so much in a story – in all our stories. Think about your own. There are the “before I knew better” stories. The “before I met my partner” stories. The “after the kids were born” stories. The line between before and after signifies an important point in time […]. The post What you need to know about before and after appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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How to Use Asset-Framing to Strengthen Nonprofit Work

Blue Avocado

In The Antidote, a new documentary created in response to growing divisions of our times, award-winning filmmakers John Hoffman and Kahane Cooperman tell the stories of nine ordinary people using “kindness, decency, and the power of community” to find solutions. If that’s a little too vague to be helpful, let me zero in on a […]. The post How to Use Asset-Framing to Strengthen Nonprofit Work appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Biggest Challenges Event Planners Face in 2021

AccelEvents

As we move into the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the events industry is still seeking ways to challenge the expectations around what events can be held and push the boundaries of what events can do. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken precedence over the industry and our lives and is likely to continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Knowing that the virus remains unresolved and that virtual and hybrid events are here to stay, here’s a look at the industry landscape and the biggest cha

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Key Takeaways [and Great Resources] From QuickBooks Connect 2020 Conference

Blue Fox

At Blue Fox, we are committed to sharing valuable resources to our friends and clients in the nonprofit, social impact and small business sector. As an Intuit QuickBooks affiliate, we wanted to share some insightful, on-demand educational videos from the 7th annual QuickBooks Connect Conference. Thousands of small business owners and accountants from around the world tuned in to connect, learn more and hear the latest insights from industry experts to help propel their organization.

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How Partnerships Help Nonprofits Stand Out in the Race for Funding

Blue Avocado

One strategy that charitable organizations can adopt in the face of rising competition for donations is placing a greater emphasis on innovation through partnerships. Partnerships are an opportunity to step up, tune out the noise, rethink funding priorities, and advance the common good. This article provides steps and a workbook to help you form effective […].

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Biggest Challenges Event Planners Face in 2021

AccelEvents

As we move into the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the events industry is still seeking ways to challenge the expectations around what events can be held and push the boundaries of what events can do. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken precedence over the industry and our lives and is likely to continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Knowing that the virus remains unresolved and that virtual and hybrid events are here to stay, here’s a look at the industry landscape and the biggest cha

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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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New York Nonprofit Employees Get Additional Paid Sick and Safe Leave Rights, Part 1

Blue Avocado

New York State’s Paid Sick/Safe Leave Law (“NYSPSSL”) took effect on September 30, 2020. NYSPSSL, which amends New York State Labor Law (Section 196-b), requires all employers in New York State (nonprofit and for-profit organizations, alike)—regardless of size—to provide employees with a minimum of 40 hours of paid or unpaid job-protected sick or safe leave […].

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How To Create A Welcoming And Diverse Work Environment

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Every business leader should read the new book, The Business of We , by Laura Kriska. However, read it only once you’ve committed yourself to creating a welcoming and productive work environment for all. This book couldn’t have come at a more important time because as Kriska shares, “a new approach to diversity, cultural difference, and inclusion is urgently needed – a time for business leaders to create true synergy among the diverse and often fiercely divided members of their workforce.

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New York Nonprofit Employees Get Additional Paid Sick and Safe Leave Rights, Part 2

Blue Avocado

New York State’s Paid Sick/Safe Leave Law (“NYSPSSL”) took effect on September 30, 2020. NYSPSSL, which amends New York State Labor Law (Section 196-b), requires all employers in New York State (nonprofit and for-profit organizations, alike)—regardless of size—to provide employees with a minimum of 40 hours of paid or unpaid job-protected sick or safe leave […].

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Nonprofit leadership styles for recruiting and retaining staff

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Krisa Duff Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Nonprofit leaders in 2020 are faced with the difficult challenge of recruiting and retaining employees for long periods of time. They are learning the ways different generations adapt and grow in the workplace and how to build an environment that helps the organization succeed.

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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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Today’s Talk with Clover Frederick

NonProfit Hub

This week, we had a great time talking to Clover Frederick, a fundraising and marketing consultant for nonprofits. She offers helpful wisdom for the year ahead. Last year, most organizations had to put their plans on hold and make a lot of changes. For many nonprofits, one unexpected change was a surplus of funds. Clover talks through the possibilities for how to use this surplus in the best way for your organization. .

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Putting Blended Learning to Work : How to Optimize Your Approach to Training Employees

Gyrus

Blended learning, when implemented successfully can increase engagement, improve flexibility, boost confidence, and encourage teamwork between employees. Here is how you can put blended learning at work.

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Gaining An Edge In The World Of Virtual Events

Association TV

If “pivot” was one of the most used words of 2020, what do you think was the most commonly asked question by associations? Right or wrong – my guess is, “How do I engage with my members if we can’t meet in per. son?”. Enter - virtual events… or in its most foundational form, a single or series of livestreams with interactive digital tools integrated for audience participation.

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Video Making for Nonprofits

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Video Making for Nonprofits. Video is a powerful way to tell a story and meaningfully get a message across to supporters. But producing a great video is a real challenge: you must create compelling content, shoot and edit your footage so that it comes across as professional and engaging, and then promote your video so it can make the most impact.

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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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A look back at Nimble AMS in 2020: Rapid growth and new capabilities for associations

Nimble AMS

The year 2020 was unprecedented, and many faced personal and professional challenges that no one expected. However, many also found ways to be successful in spite of the challenges, and there are successes and silver linings to build on for 2021. At Nimble AMS, we were working hard to keep up the momentum with our products and initiatives for the association industry.