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How to Use Trial & Error to Find the Right Fundraisers for Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Jessica Fox , Content Manager at Eventgroove – a one-stop platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events that offers event management, online fundraising, ticketing, and online storefronts for print and digital merchandise. As a fundraiser, you’re up against some tough odds. There’s a lot going on in the world (we’re looking at you, recession worries and existential dread), and fundraising efforts that have worked in the past may not be delivering the same results.

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Listen Now to Learn How We Can Ensure Our Oceans Continue Sustaining Life!

NonProfit PRO

Hear from Julie Packard, Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and recipient of the Audubon Medal for Conservation, the Marine Sanctuary Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and the California Coastal Commission’s Coastal Hero Award as she shares why our environment is a crucial point in history, where conversation standards need to be changed globally ensure that our oceans can continue to sustain life for future generations during this episode’s interview with David Blyer, CEO o

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What Should A Donor Do When They Don’t Feel Adequately Engaged?

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 fundraiser and donor who wants advice on how to handle poor donor engagement: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m a fundraiser, but also a donor. Sometimes wearing both hats is challenging.

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Amazon Gives Little Notice on End of AmazonSmile Program

NonProfit PRO

"Every little bit counts” — at least that’s what Amazon touts when it shares the impact customers have made via AmazonSmile. But less than a decade after launching the program, Amazon announced that AmazonSmile's days are numbered.

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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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Introducing 2023 Candid Seals of Transparency 

Candid

Candid’s 2023 Seals of Transparency are here, and this year it’s even easier to earn your first Bronze Seal or update your current Candid Seal and take advantage of their perks. Research shows nonprofits that earn a Seal average 53% more in contributions. Beyond giving your nonprofit’s funding a boost, consider the following two benefits of getting your 2023 Candid Seal of Transparency today: Share your full profile with potential funders : Access your unique and sharable link to your full profi

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Introducing Shortage — An In-Kind Donation Platform Born Out of the War

NonProfit PRO

Shortage is the first peer-to-peer donation marketplace that allows nonprofits to get the goods they need and enables donors to make in-kind donations directly to the causes that matter most to them. The platform is free for nonprofit organizations to use, and all donations are tax deductible.

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Register for “Pushing Beyond the Donation Envelope for Faith Based Fundraising Success”

NonProfit PRO

Join us for this highly interactive, panel conversation webinar to gain valuable insights and advice from faith-based fundraising experts, including Dan Kearns, Executive Director for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, on how to streamline your fundraising and donor relationship management to save time and effort in creating sustainable year-round fundraising sources to thrive, not just survive, and fulfill your mission in any economy!

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Food insecurity is forecasted to grow by 60% in Canada

Charity Village

Second Harvest released Canada Needs a New Year’s Resolution for Food Insecurity report based on a survey of more than 1300 nonprofit organizations, which examined the anticipated need for food charity in 2023. The study found that nonprofit food programs serving vulnerable Canadians forecast the number of people they serve to grow by 60% in […] The post Food insecurity is forecasted to grow by 60% in Canada appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Download the Definitive Donor Retention White Paper: Using Donor Retention and Data Mining Strategies to Create Sustainable Fundraising Programs

NonProfit PRO

Start your new year off right with this essential resource for 2023 success! Download the Definitive Donor Retention White Paper which addresses the critical role that a donor retention program plays in helping you to meet your fundraising goals, and provides proven strategies to increase donor retention and elevate giving for your nonprofit organization, as well as insights and guidance on ow to create and maintain a sustainable fundraising program by leveraging market and donor data.

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Reimaging Success in Nonprofit Work: How Systems Change Can Drive Vision Forward

Bloomerang

The post Reimaging Success in Nonprofit Work: How Systems Change Can Drive Vision Forward appeared first on Bloomerang.

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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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Download the Board Fundraising & Engagement Guide: Ten Essentials for Success!

NonProfit PRO

This essential guide provides you with the 10 best ways to significantly elevate Board fundraising and engagement in 2023, featuring insights and advice from Board engagement experts, including renowned philanthropic, leader Susan Packard Orr!

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How to Use a SWOT Analysis for Your Nonprofit

CauseVox

Contrary to its public perception as a sleepy and antiquated industry, the nonprofit space is a fast-paced world brimming with energy and potential. And it’s important to routinely ask the questions: “How are we doing? And where do we go from here?” A SWOT analysis is a great tool to guide any team through this process. It’s not about blame or uncovering failings; it is about creating future success.

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The Calgary Awards nominations are now open: Recognize the achievements of outstanding Calgarians

Charity Village

Nominations are now open for the City of Calgary’s annual awards, recognizing the outstanding achievements and contributions of changemakers. The Calgary Awards recognize individuals, corporations, community groups, and organizations in five major award categories. Award Categories Award for Accessibility Community Achievement Awards (9 awards) Environmental Achievement Award International Achievement Award City of Calgary W.O Mitchell […] The post The Calgary Awards nominations are

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How to Create a Content Strategy for Your Nonprofit

Media Cause

Content tends to be an all-encompassing word these days. You have influencers on social media who call themselves content creators, posting videos and content online, and people like myself who consider themselves content writers, because, well, we write for a living. While content can certainly encompass both of these things—and more— for this blog post, we’ll focus on the written type of content—any element you write for your website, marketing materials, whitepapers, etc—and how to create a c

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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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Participate now in the Nova Scotia Workforce Insights Survey

Charity Village

The Nova Scotia Workforce Insights Survey is being conducted by 14 Industry Sector Councils (ISCs) with support from the Association of Industry Sector Councils (AISC). The purpose of the study is to gain insight into the workforce challenges employers are facing today. The results will be leveraged to update labour market data, and help identify pain […] The post Participate now in the Nova Scotia Workforce Insights Survey appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Nonprofit Basics: Amazon Smile

Double the Donation

Both online shopping and online fundraising have grown in popularity in recent years. More than 268 million people in the United States shopped online in 2022 alone, and 54% of donors worldwide prefer to donate online.

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Infrastructure Canada accepting applications to the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund

Charity Village

Infrastructure Canada is now accepting applications for new projects through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF). The funding will support projects that include new construction of public infrastructure or the modification or reinforcement of existing public infrastructure that will help communities withstand natural disasters and climate-related risks.

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Seven Tips For Making Better Presentations

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Before making your next presentation, consider these tips from Michelle D. Gladieux , author of the new book, Communicate With Courage : Succinct stories that illicit emotional response are great hooks. Vary your voice to capture attention: modulate volume, rate, pitch, pace, and tone. Comparisons and analogies are powerful. Ask questions, such as, “What does what I’m sharing remind you of?

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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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Apply for the Future Focus Granting Program

Charity Village

Calgary Arts Development, the Rozsa Foundation and the Calgary Foundation developed the Future Focus Granting Program to support arts organizations in building capacity. Through this program, organizations can access funds to develop strategies and engage experts to assist them in their journeys. Who Can Apply Calgary-based arts organizations who are registered charities or not-for-profits, or arts-based organizations […] The post Apply for the Future Focus Granting Program appeared first

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Does Your Organization Want a Million-Dollar Grant?

Bloomerang

The post Does Your Organization Want a Million-Dollar Grant? appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Top Employers for Canadians Over 40

Charity Village

Canada’s Top 100 has released their picks for the top employers for Canadian workers over 40. CharityVillage congratulates the Canada Revenue Agency / CRA, Carleton University, and the other nonprofits included on this year’s list. Applications for the 2024 competition will be available in early 2023. For further details about the selection process and the […] The post Top Employers for Canadians Over 40 appeared first on CharityVillage.

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