Fri.Jan 13, 2023

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Getting Past Tech Anxiety Can Be Well Worth It for Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

Moving to new technology isn’t typically something nonprofits look forward to. Even if you know that it’s time to upgrade your nonprofit’s technology, you might find yourself with anxiety-inducing thoughts. However, it’s important to move past the fear and know that the results can be well worth the investment.

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The end of year-end 2022

EveryAction

The year-end fundraising season is always a busy one for nonprofits. From GivingTuesday to the start of the new year, nonprofits are focused on communicating with donors, sharing the organization’s successes and plans for the year ahead, and meeting their fundraising goals so they can be ready to power their purpose when the calendar flips. During the last month of the year, one of the busiest periods is the last week of the year—Dec. 24 through 31.

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Family of Damar Hamlin Announces Formal Creation of The Chasing M’s Foundation

NonProfit PRO

Humbled and grateful for the outpouring of support from over 250,000 individual donors globally, the family of Damar Hamlin is announcing the formal creation of The Chasing M's Foundation Charitable Fund.

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7 Top Association Trends for 2023 + Free Ebook!

Wild Apricot

After the rollercoaster ride of the last three years, you might be wondering how we can predict association trends for 2023. It makes sense to feel uncertain, but trust us when we say that we’re not completely in the dark! Anticipated trends.

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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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Six signs your association is ready for a new AMS

Nimble AMS

Does the following situation sound familiar? When you first purchased your software solution, it helped you reach your organizational goals. But now between alarming data silos, slow staff processes, and concerning member pain points, it seems like your association management software (AMS) is no longer doing its job. If the scenario above is relatable, it might be time to update your AMS.

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Introducing our Book Group Facilitation Guide!

VQ Strategies

When we first conceived of the book, Transforming Disruption to Impact , our goal was to spark conversation about the innovations and adaptations that have been vital to sustaining the power of volunteers despite the many disruptions we have all experienced in recent years. So what better way to read it than to do so as part of conversations? That’s where book groups come in.

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How to Start a Fundraiser in 11 Simple Steps

Wild Apricot

The post How to Start a Fundraiser in 11 Simple Steps appeared first on WildApricot.

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Getting Started with Email Automation

Tech Soup

Automating your email marketing campaigns is a great way to deliver personalized messaging to your subscribers, without piling on hours of work for your staff. When we talk about email automation, we mean the process of setting messages to automatically be sent to certain segments of an email list. This ensures that you deliver subscribers content that is not only relevant to them but also that they are more likely to take action on.

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Responsive Philanthropy: How to Address Community Needs in Time of Crisis

sgEngage

Operations at Headwaters Foundation for Justice , a foundation that invests in grassroots organizations across Minnesota, were humming along well. The social justice organization supported Black and Indigenous people through grantmaking with an annual budget between $2 million and $3 million. Then 2020 happened and community needs spiked. To meet demand, the foundation launched two rapid response funds for public health and social justice initiatives within a month of each other.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What’s The Best Way To Frame Monthly Gift Asks To Minimize Accounting Complications Between Restricted And Unrestricted Gifts?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question come from a nonprofit leader who wants advice on how to frame monthly gift asks to minimize accounting complications between restricted and unrestricted gifts: . Dear Charity Clairity, At the nonprofit I run, we are considering starting a monthly giving program.

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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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Apply for the THRIVE 2023 Virtual Leadership Program

Charity Village

Pride at Work Canada has launched the THRIVE 2023 Virtual Leadership Program, a three-month program that will develop the next generation of queer and trans people managers. The program will provide participants with exclusive access to queer and trans leaders working at the highest levels of Canadian business. Participants will have the opportunity to engage […].

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How Mentorship Can Break Down Racial Divides

Saleforce Nonprofit

*This post was originally published on February 11th, 2021. It was updated for National Mentoring Month in January 2023. When did you know what you wanted to be when you grew up? For me, it was elementary school, in Topeka, Kansas, when I declared, “I want to be a television reporter!” Maybe it was because I liked to talk — a lot — and ask questions.

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Ontario Government announces budget consultations are now open

Charity Village

The Ontario Government has announced that budget consultations are now open, a process in which nonprofit organizations are invited to take part. How nonprofits can participate in the consultation process: 1. Send in a written submission by February 14. Send your submission to both the Minister of Finance and the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs.

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Responsive Philanthropy: How to Address Community Needs in Time of Crisis

sgEngage

Operations at Headwaters Foundation for Justice , a foundation that invests in grassroots organizations across Minnesota, were humming along well. The social justice organization supported Black and Indigenous people through grantmaking with an annual budget between $2 million and $3 million. Then 2020 happened and community needs spiked. To meet demand, the foundation launched two rapid response funds for public health and social justice initiatives within a month of each other.

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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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Ontario’s Pay Equity Office launches new toolkit

Charity Village

Ontario’s Pay Equity Office has launched the Pay Equity Solutions for Small Business Do-It-Yourself Toolkit, a new resource for leaders and professionals who are interested in learning more about pay equity law. For further details about the resource, click here. The post Ontario’s Pay Equity Office launches new toolkit appeared first on CharityVillage.

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What to Know About Double the Donation’s Standard Matching Gift Form

Double the Donation

hCorporate matching gifts can offer a significant revenue source for charitable organizations. In order to leverage the programs, a nonprofit’s donors typically must submit a matching gift form to their employers. The form essentially allows an individual to provide details about their own qualifying donation and request an associated corporate match.

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Application period open for the Community Services Recovery Fund

Charity Village

The Government of Canada announced the opening of the application period for the Community Services Recovery Fund. The fund aims to support charities and nonprofits as they focus on how to adapt their organizations for pandemic recovery. Application Deadline: February 21, 2023, at 5:00 PM PT. For further details about the application process, click here.

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A Guide to Nonprofit Donor Analytics and How to Use Them

OneCause

The post A Guide to Nonprofit Donor Analytics and How to Use Them appeared first on OneCause.

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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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The SISSIP Network Project Announces Seed Grants for promoting intercultural inclusion and engagement

Charity Village

The Surrey Intercultural Seniors Social Inclusion Partnership (SISSIP) Network announced a Call for Proposals for four Seed Grants in Surrey. This is the second Call for Seed Grants under the SISSIP Network Project. Organizations that have applied previously applied and/or have successfully received funding can re-apply. The Network is inviting proposals for the four seeds grants for funding of up to $5000 each, for the period April 2023 to March […].

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Words to Avoid—2023 Edition

Candid

It’s that time again—Words to Avoid, 2023. Although this year, perhaps more than others, we should maybe call it “Words to Avoid …and some other words to pause before using, do additional research, and then decide whether or not to use.” No? Not as catchy? Okay, we’ll stick with what we have. As always, this is not meant to be a definitive (or complete) list of dos and don’ts.

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Free Grant Scan resource features unrestricted grants and funding

Charity Village

The BC Centre for Social Enterprise announced a new resource that will provide nonprofits and charities with access to hundreds of grant opportunities across Canada. Grant Scan is a free tool that is primarily positioned to share grant opportunities in the following key areas: Impact Operations Governance Technology Fundraising and Fund Development Capacity Development Economic Development […].

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