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How to Insert Emotion Into Major Gifts

NonProfit PRO

Whether you are in social services, relief and development, education, the environment, some form of medical research or care, or any of the scores of nonprofit causes that exist today, no matter what it is you do, you can feel deeply about it. You just need to let yourself do it. .

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3 Essential Questions to Assess Your Digital Transformation

Saleforce Nonprofit

When I talk with nonprofit leaders about digital transformation , I get responses that range from excitement and optimism to skepticism and overwhelm. Even the leaders who are eager to reimagine the way their organizations work aren’t sure how to determine how far they’ve progressed on their path to transformation — and how much more lies ahead. It can sound big and murky, but digital transformation simply means integrating technology into your organization in a way that enhances your ability to

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Why Automatic Monthly Gift Upgrades Are a Bad Idea

NonProfit PRO

If you ask for a monthly gift, you’ll want the donor to be very conscious, alert and intent about making that commitment. You want them to actively choose the amount and frequency, and complete the payment information before they hit submit. .

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8 Donor Retention Takeaways from The Nonprofit Voice

DonorPerfect

The 2020 DonorPerfect Fundraising Benchmarks Report revealed that the winning strategy for nonprofits striving to weather the COVID-19 pandemic was maintaining strong donor retention rates. Nonprofit organizations that focused on staying connected to existing donors experienced higher growth in giving in 2020 than those who did not. How can your organization achieve higher donor retention?

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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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Case Study: Technology Helps Grow Golf Fundraiser

NonProfit PRO

When COVID-19 threatened to cancel St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital’s 35th annual Scramble for the Kids golf fundraiser, organizers found technology that not only addressed social distancing, but another challenge: How to keep growing a successful, sold-out tournament to reach its full potential. Find out how a month-long virtual event exceeded expectations and paved the way for even more growth in 2021.

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30 Volunteer Appreciation Ideas to Grow Your Nonprofit| Donorbox

Donorbox

Your volunteers are helpful, dedicated, and demonstrate a strong commitment to your nonprofit. So, are you showing them your appreciation? Without expressing your gratitude for generously sharing their time, these individuals – who are the heart and soul of many nonprofits – may not feel engaged with your organization, and may find another place to […].

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How To Sell More Tickets For Your Nonprofit’s Event Using CauseVox Ticketing

CauseVox

Whether you’re running a virtual, hybrid, or in-person fundraising event, you’re probably familiar with the Frankenstein effect: your donors give on one page, sign up to fundraise on another, buy a ticket on another platform, and have to attend your virtual event elsewhere. But with CauseVox Ticketing, you’re able to create the best experience for you and your supporters with an all-in-one solution.

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Boys and Men of Color program equips organizations to thrive in pandemic and beyond

Candid

According to the 2017 Quantifying Hope report , nearly every major indicator of economic, social, and physical well-being shows that boys and men of color in the U.S. do not have access to the structural supports and opportunities needed to thrive. This failure results in negative consequences not only for this population but also for society at large.

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10 ways to make executive leadership searches and transitions better and more equitable

Nonprofit AF

Hi everyone, quick announcement before we dive into this week’s exciting topic about executive search.

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AI-Based LMS: Key to a Successful Training Strategy

Gyrus

From smart-testing candidates and AI-bots to creating customized learning paths and automation of administrative tasks AI-based LMS helps in many ways.

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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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Earth Day 2021: Climate Impacts Everything

Media Cause

Although COVID halted travel and slowed down our manufacturing, climate change continued to fuel raging wildfires and an endless hurricane season. According to NIFC , in just California alone, 52,113 wildfires burned 8,889,297 acres in 2020. This is approximately 2.3 million more acres burned than the 10-year average and almost double the acreage burned in the 2019 season.

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The Three Pitfalls of “Easy” When Creating a New Website

Velir

Nowadays, to create a new website, all it takes is a Squarespace account, crowdsourcing to find a great looking template, integrating your Twitter feed, browsing some free stock imagery, and presto! You have a professional-looking website, complete with a content management system that can help you boost your digital presence.

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So many choices, so little time: Setting strategies to guide your tactics

Big Duck

The post So many choices, so little time: Setting strategies to guide your tactics appeared first on Big Duck.

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2 Soft Launch Email Templates to Kickstart Your Fundraising Campaign

Classy

A fundraising campaign soft launch—the release of your campaign to a limited audience prior to the general public—allows your organization to establish early momentum on your campaign. When you invite these loyal supporters to take action, you need to introduce your campaign in a way that emphasizes their unique value and motivates them to help kick off your fundraising effort.

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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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Step-by-Step Guide To Writing An Annual Report For Small & Growing Nonprofits

Kindful

Writing an annual report is an important component of doing business as a nonprofit organization. When it is well written and visually pleasing, it can inspire potential donors to jump on board and donate money, initiate major gifts from corporations and foundations, and ensure that those who already donate to your organization keep on giving. Whether you are new to writing annual reports or would like to improve the reports you already send out each year, we have created a step-by-step guide to

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How To Demonstrate Your Leadership Credibility

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Demonstrate your leadership credibility by: Practicing what you preach. Walking the talk. Ensuring your actions are consistent with your words. Putting money where your mouth is. Following through on your promises. Doing what you say you will do. Good, quick tips from the book. The Leadership Challenge.

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How Do You Hone Your Nonprofit’s Major Donor Portfolio?

Bloomerang

In “ Who Gets to Be in Your Nonprofit’s Major Donor Portfolio ” we looked at how to qualify a major donor prospect to be in your portfolio. Today we’ll look at how you’ll allocate your limited time among all these qualified prospects. First, a reminder: One full-time person can only handle cultivating a portfolio of 150. Maximum. Assuming they do nothing else.

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The #1 Skill Nonprofit Professionals Should Focus on in 2021

DipJar

After the drama and trauma of 2020, those nonprofits that survived have a lot in front of them. Tight budgets are just the start. Some organizations are facing unprecedented demand as they deal with the lingering effects of the recession while attempting a return to normalcy. Others are looking at no demand at all, and with it, no revenue, because their mission involved gathering large groups of people in places like theaters, galleries, and museums.

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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.