Wed.Mar 23, 2022

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3 Reasons Why Nonprofits Are Overlooking Planned Giving Opportunities

NonProfit PRO

Planned giving is traditionally based on two data points: the donor’s age (55 and older) and capacity (more than $1 million). However, Giving DNA’s Dawn Galasso cited those as the “most terrible predictors of planned giving” from a data perspective.

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How I learned to stop yawning and love the Zoom Room

Candid

I read somewhere once that the worst mistake you can make while presenting is to yawn. Yawns are contagious, and nothing makes an audience sleepier than to see that you are fighting not to slip into unconsciousness. . So, how does that translate to the Zoom Room? I can hide a yawn by turning off my camera, but that is the very thing I want to avoid.

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After Acquisitions, Nonprofit Tech Companies Rebrand as Bonterra

NonProfit PRO

After multiple acquisitions brought together EveryAction, Social Solutions, CyberGrants and Network for Good, the new combined company announced today it will now be known as Bonterra.

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How nonprofits can successfully develop a diverse workforce

ASU Lodestar Center

Illustration by Yuxin Qin. posted by Cecilia Gutierrez Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Workforce diversity is a significant concern for nonprofits with the recent growth of diverse populations in the U.S. In 2017, 87% of the U.S. nonprofit workforce and executive leadership identified as white. Nonprofit board members in the U.S. also lack demographic, racial and ethnic diversity with less than 20% identifying as people of color.

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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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Community Brands Acquires SimplyFundraisingCRM

NonProfit PRO

Community Brands has acquired SimplyFundraisingCRM. This addition completes Community Brands’ fundraising suite with its easy-to-use donor management tools that better meet the needs of schools, volunteer-led nonprofits, and established nonprofit organizations alike.

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How This Nonprofit Increased Donations After Switching to Salesforce

Saleforce Nonprofit

PFLAG is the first and largest national chapter-based organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. PFLAG works to empower individuals to be proud of their identity. We uphold our vision by providing peer-to-peer support, educating people on the issues that are important to the community, and advocating for inclusive policies and laws.

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Blue Fox Founder & CEO, Chantal Sheehan Shares Her Personal Story to Raise Awareness for Endometriosis Month and Women's History Month

Blue Fox

I'm risking here. I want to share a story with you, and I hope it will help you or someone you love one day. Almost a year ago, I was diagnosed with an incurable, chronic inflammatory condition called endometriosis. If you've never heard of endometriosis (or endo for short), I'm not surprised. Most people haven't. I really didn't understand what it was until I was diagnosed with it and forced to consult the interwebs.

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Be more ethical when you use images. Here’s how.

Big Duck

The post Be more ethical when you use images. Here’s how. appeared first on Big Duck.

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[Client Experience] CauseVox and Carousel Ranch- Candid User Review and Hacks

CauseVox

Did you “fall” into your nonprofit role? So did Carousel Ranch’s Associate Executive Director, Taylor Adachi. She rose from the ranks, starting as an intern and rising to the Associate ED! Her experiences allowed her to grow with the organization and her fundraising skills, like many of our nonprofit leaders nowadays. She shares amazing key tips, from growing a relationship to branding everything.

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The five R’s of grant writing: Tips for creating compelling applications

Charity Village

Grants are an essential funding stream for charities and nonprofit organizations, with an estimated $50 billion awarded across North America each year. While funding from grants may be a lifeline, the process of grant writing may sometimes feel like you need a liferaft—especially if you don’t have a dedicated grant writer on the team. Rather […].

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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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[Client Experience] Invest in Kids: Development Behind-the-Scenes

CauseVox

Krista Mortensen, Development Manager at Invest in Kids, a Denver based nonprofit with the mission for supporting the well-being of kids through a wide spectrum of initiatives and programs. Krista dives into how her work in fundraising changes day to day, from in-home events to making the ask, and how her fundraising degree and experiences drive their goals.

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Self Care: From burnout to boundaries

Charity Village

While the topic of self care has been around for decades, it has had even more of a spotlight on it recently, as we continue to move forward in our daily lives during these uncharted times. A highly requested webinar topic, please join us in watching this recorded presentation as two highly respected professionals discuss […]. The post Self Care: From burnout to boundaries appeared first on CharityVillage.

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How Do Public Sector Employees Get The Best Training With Government LMS?

Gyrus

Constant upskilling is needed in the public sector as well. Employees have to make sure that they are skilled enough to carry out successful work. With the government LMS, they can upskill smartly.

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75% of Canadian employees feel mental health support is a priority for their employers

Charity Village

Capterra‘s latest survey of 1,100 Canadian employees reveals that mental health support must be a priority in the workplace, and explores workers’ preferences for the tools and methods utilized by employers to support mental health. 75% of participants believe that it’s a priority for their companies to address mental health problems in the workplace.

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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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How Can Companies Provide Blended Learning With Learning Management Systems?

Gyrus

Employees expect a lot from companies when it comes to training programs. Blended learning fulfills their upskilling demands smartly. Learn how LMS offers the best blended learning to employees.

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Introducing Bonterra: We power those who power social impact

Bonterra

Since last June, when we announced Salsa Labs would join the EveryAction family, we’ve been hard at work helping nonprofits increase their impact across the globe.

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How to retain employees in the era of Great Resignation?

Gyrus

Cost of finding and training a recruit is 1-2 times the annual salary of the previous employee. It would be economical to find strategies to retain the employees.

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Unsmoke Canada and The Great Outdoors Fund expand grant program to tackle litter in communities across Canada

Charity Village

The Unsmoke Canada Cleanups grant program has been expanded to support more non-profit organizations tackle litter cleanup projects in communities across Canada. In 2022, $90,000 will be pledged in grants. Unsmoke Canada and The Great Outdoors Fund encourage non-profit organizations with a connection to nature, outdoor recreation, outdoor conservation, health and wellness, volunteer engagement, and/or community […].

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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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Learn at the Digital Strategy Summit online (discount code included)

Care2

The Digital Strategy Summit (March 28-April 1) is five days of online content bringing you and your team the latest trends in digital strategies for nonprofits, charitable campaigns, and advocacy movements. We asked four featured experts to tell us what to expect from their sessions. Read on to hear what you will learn at the Summit, and get a Care2 discount code for registration!

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Canada launches new temporary residence pathway to welcome those fleeing the war in Ukraine

Charity Village

Last month, Russia began a military invasion of Ukraine, launching attacks on several cities. The Government of Canada has issued a call to all employers who wish to support Ukrainians with offers of employment to register these offers on Job Bank’s Jobs for Ukraine webpage. Job Bank will work with local organizations and employers to help connect them with Ukrainians seeking work […].

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The Best Ways To Monitor Employees’ Training

Gyrus

Learn how you can easily and effectively monitor your employees' training and draw relevant inferences, progress reports, and detailed analysis for your company with Gyrus