Tue.May 11, 2021

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Don't Let Association Data Myths Hold Back Your Analytics

Association Analytics

The three most common myths that hold associations back from getting started on their analytics journey are data cleanliness, data governance and data strategy. Most think that these steps must come before data analysis, when, in fact, they can be developed together, step-by-step. In an article recently published in ASAE's Associations Now , our senior director of managed services, Emilio Arocho, discusses this topic, explains why these myths hold back progress and shares ways they can be easily

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Send Culture to the Door When Trouble Comes to Call

.orgSource

I frequently write the words digital and success in the same sentence. Technology is important. A weak infrastructure at the beginning of 2020 meant it was a very hard year. As much as I value electronic connectivity, culture or the human side of business will always be the imperative. We may never experience another global […]. The post Send Culture to the Door When Trouble Comes to Call appeared first on.orgSource.

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3 Signs It’s Time for New Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software

NonProfit PRO

Your organization’s ability to run successful peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns and events depends heavily on the software platform you use to run them.

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Hooked On A Feeling – Why experience is everything

Hands on Fundraising

Recently, Francesco Ambrogetti mentioned his recent book to me. His title intrigued me and I asked him to tell me more. Following is a Q & A about his new book, Hooked on a Feeling. I love the title – what led you to it? Can you explain why you chose it? People need to […]. The post Hooked On A Feeling – Why experience is everything appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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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 Digital Accessibility Matters for Nonprofits

Tech Soup

What is digital accessibility and why is it important to nonprofit organizations and their communities? This post will explore the importance of accessibility in web and other digital communications as it relates to a nonprofit's ability to serve beneficiaries and to communicate with donors. We'll also go over some best practices and resources to get started with digital accessibility at your nonprofit.

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What to Expect from the Summer ’21 Release

Cloud 4 Good

There are several new, exciting tools for Salesforce Administrators in the Salesforce Summer ’21 Release , such as Learning Paths and the Active Licenses tab. Additionally, there are enhancements to allow for easier customization, such as the Dynamic Actions Bar. And, of course, with each new release, there is even more functionality added to Flow Builder.

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Preparing for Sponsorship Sales

The Sponsorship Collective

I’ve been busy with house renovations lately, including add-ons to my home. Whenever you get a new room built in your home, it needs to be painted. I’m the type that would rather do that myself than hire a team. Maybe you’re the same way. If so, then you know that you don’t just pick […]. The post Preparing for Sponsorship Sales appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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The Language of a Successful Donation Appeal

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes The Language of a Successful Donation Appeal. How can you persuade potential donors to give to your cause above the myriad of organizations asking for support? The wording and language used in your donation appeal are key. A well-crafted donation appeal can be the edge your nonprofit needs to acquire new donors, retain your existing ones, and raise funds for your campaign.

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Taxonomy for Better UX: Expanding People as an Axis

Velir

Taxonomy plays a vital role in your website’s user experience. It enables better search options, display logic, and a variety of personalization possibilities. Taxonomy itself helps you better organize content when you use it in content management and information architecture. A taxonomy contains axes, which is defined as a specific category and its metadata.

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[WEBINAR] Navigating The Rise Of Hybrid Fundraising Events

CauseVox

With vaccine rollouts underway and COVID restrictions beginning to lift, how do you move forward with events? Do you plan for in-person, or virtual events? The answer is both. As the year progresses, nonprofits can expect to see the rise of hybrid fundraising events: part in-person and part virtual events. But what does a hybrid event look like? And how do you run one effectively?

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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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Unsmoke Canada Cleanups accepting grant applications for litter cleanup projects

Charity Village

Unsmoke Canada Cleanups is a grant-giving program established in 2020 through a partnership between The Great Outdoors Fund and #UnsmokeCanada to support litter cleanup projects anywhere in Canada. The Great Outdoors Fund is a nonprofit dedicated to generating voluntary funding from the private sector to assist public agencies and nonprofit organization in keeping the great […].

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Questions Leaders Should Ask To Move Their Company Forward

Eric Jacobsen Blog

One of my favorite articles from a 2014 issue of Inc. magazine featured a fascinating list of 35 questions from business owners, entrepreneurs and management thinkers. Each offered the one question they would ask to move a company forward. From the list, my favorites are : Are we relevant? Will we be relevant five years from now? Ten? What prevents me from making the changes I know will make me a more effective leader?

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PayPal Donation Buttons vs. Nonprofit Donation Pages | Donorbox

Donorbox

You have built a thoughtful nonprofit organization that can help those in your community and field, but you need public support to continue your mission. Fundraising events and campaigns, grants, and sponsors go a long way in making your nonprofit goals a reality. But individual donations are still incredibly important. Not only do they help […].

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The New Roadmap For Entrepreneurial Success

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Rather than writing yet another how-to guide for people wanting to launch a startup, Tom Eisenmann conducted original research on startup failure to better understand startup success. During his multiyear research project he conducted 470 interviews with failed entrepreneurs and investors, and provided a series of case studies—from a home-furnishings retailer (Fab.com) to a concierge dog-walking service (Baroo) to a sophisticated social robot (Jibo)—and he identified six distinct patterns that a

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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 to Bolster Your Charitable Partners Post-COVID

Qgiv

Tracy Ring is a former nonprofit worker and current freelance writer and marketer. Tracy works with organizations to curate engaging content and grow their social media presence via targeted digital marketing strategies. She brings a real-life perspective to her writing from 9+ years of diverse experience. You can connect with her on LinkedIn. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit organizations feared the worst.

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Choosing the Right Martech Stack: Tips and Tools

Forum One

Marketing technology (aka. MarTech) is constantly evolving with new products coming onto the market daily to address organization and audience needs. While choices are good, they can also present a complex challenge if you are tasked with developing and implementing your organization’s MarTech stack. To help you navigate the decision-making process when choosing the right Martech Stack, let’s take a look at five tips and considerations to take into account along the way, as well as five fo

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Ready for a Peer-to-Peer Campaign? 5 Questions to Ask

OneCause

The post Ready for a Peer-to-Peer Campaign? 5 Questions to Ask appeared first on OneCause.

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UNICEF Shares How You Can Support India Today Amidst the COVID-19 Surge

Saleforce Nonprofit

By: Richard Beighton, Chief of Resource Mobilization and Partnerships, UNICEF India. India has become the first country to report more than 400,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day. Although as a percentage of total population this is much lower than many other countries, a devastating second wave of COVID-19 is surging, and the country is facing acute shortages of medical oxygen and hospital beds.

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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 Tribute To Simone Joyaux

Bloomerang

Tenacious, Intelligent, Resourceful, Passionate, Insightful, Caring, Determined, and Fun are among the hundreds of words used to describe my friend and mentor, Simone Joyaux, since her passing last week. Those words, and so many more beautiful thoughts and tributes about Simone, can be found on almost every fundraising blog, publication, and social media feed.

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How to Get More Out of Google Ad Grants for Nonprofits

Qgiv

Google Ad Grants for nonprofits can be a great and versatile marketing tool. You can use it to attract new donors, promote a big event, raise awareness about your mission, or even raise funds for targeted projects like capital campaigns or emergency funds. Google will even give your nonprofit free ad money to help you out, but many nonprofits have yet to take the plunge.

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How To Build Community Using Social Media

CauseVox

Social media remains a powerful force for nonprofits to communicate with their stakeholders and supporters. According to the Global NGO Technology Report, 94% of NGOs worldwide agree that social media is effective for creating online brand awareness. Not only that, 36% of social media users say that they have used social media sites like Facebook and Twitter in the past month to show support for a cause.

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Promoting Virtual Events with Direct Mail: A Quick Guide

Forj

In 2021, virtual events are all the rage. Associations and organizations are turning to virtual events to fundraise and engage with their members in new and exciting ways. From virtual conferences to webinars and online networking events, associations are successfully pivoting to the virtual sphere to create experiences that rival their in-person counterparts.

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Donor Engagement Guide: 8 Key Steps to Better Retain and Engage Donors

Are your donors your biggest fans, or are you lacking donor loyalty? The truth is, your donors have expectations of what their relationship with your organization should look like. This ebook will help you learn how to live up to those expectations!