Tue.Jun 08, 2021

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Social Impact Counts: Mobilizing a Diverse Workforce for Good

NonProfit PRO

When assembling an internal team to direct meaningful efforts around social issues, organizations must include members of those populations most impacted. Bringing a set of diverse, representative voices to the table enables productive dialogue and opens the door to nonprofit organizations from multiple.

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5 Ways Nonprofits Can Use LinkedIn to Advance Their Missions

Classy

Given its member base of 756 million global professionals in over 200 countries, LinkedIn can be a powerful social media platform to help achieve your organization’s goals. Not only are LinkedIn members highly engaged and often interested in philanthropy, with 53% already donating to nonprofits and 60% saying they’re interested in volunteering, but they can also hold the keys to corporate partnerships , grants, and more.

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How to Write a Request for Proposal for New Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software

NonProfit PRO

Once you’ve identified that it is time for new peer-to-peer fundraising software, then it’s time to find the right software for your nonprofit. One of the best ways to do this is to issue a request for proposals, or RFP. A well-developed RFP can go a long way toward the success of your P2P fundraising software selection.

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Why great IT support is mission-critical for nonprofits

Candid

If you are a nonprofit organization, IT support is more than just a luxury. It's mission-critical. As the world becomes increasingly technologically advanced, it is not enough to have an up-to-date website and social media presence. Nonprofits need 24/7 IT support to stay on top of their game in this ever-changing environment while maintaining an active donor base and engaging volunteers.

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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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OnDemand – Stewardship and The Art of Thank You

NonProfit PRO

In case you missed it! Watch on-demand as fundraising expert Erin Crotty from CharityEngine shares insights and tactics for improving stewardship through the art of Thank You – for mid-level and large givers. Includes Downloadable Slides.

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Nonprofit Communications Plan: How to Pick the Best Platform for Your Message

Bloomerang

This is part 4 in a 4-part series. Read part 1 and part 2 and part 3. . By now we know that your communication efforts will be much more effective when there is a clear plan in place. It’s important to determine goals and objectives , understand your audience , and develop a coherent message as first steps because having these pieces in place will help you identify the best medium or communication channel for each nonprofit message. .

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Nonprofit Bylaws Made Easy: Tips and Best Practices

Donorbox

The nonprofit sector serves the public interest and plays an essential role in our economies. Working hard to strengthen communities and address a variety of issues and challenges, nonprofits enrich our lives in a variety of ways. They benefit our society in fields such as religion, science, economy, health, arts and culture, civil rights, environment […].

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10 Transformative Online Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

DonorPerfect

Those aboard the online fundraising train tend to not look back. That’s because a digital strategy can truly transform every aspect of your organization’s work – from marketing to events. So much so that online revenue in the nonprofit sector grew by 32 percent in 2020. Let’s have a sneak peek at your top-to-bottom transformation. Read More ».

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Essential Grant Writing Tips for Your Nonprofit

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Essential Grant Writing Tips for Your Nonprofit. Grants are a great funding resource— over $50 billion dollars are awarded by foundations to charitable organizations every year. They exist for all kinds of nonprofits and a huge variety of projects. They are a major lifeline of many nonprofits and can account for a significant chunk of your organization’s annual funds.

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[WEBINAR] Learn Everything You Need to Know About the Google Ad Grant in 2021

CauseVox

As a modern nonprofit, if you are not taking full advantage of Google’s FREE $10,000/mo Google Ad Grant, you are missing out on valuable online growth opportunities. With 5.6 billion people making Google searches every day, the power of search ads has become something that nonprofits need to take advantage of. Join us on June 24th, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM PST to hear our Google Ad Grant Certified Professionals experts dive into exactly how to make the most of your Ad Grant in 2021.

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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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Donor identity: you should care about how donors see themselves

Hands on Fundraising

Understanding donor identity will strengthen your fundraising. My daughter recently graduated from Oberlin College. At the ceremony, speakers repeatedly encouraged the grads to go change the world. They were greeted with loud cheers. It was obvious that from alumni to faculty, to graduating students and their younger friends, that Oberlin has a strong sense of […].

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Does Your Nonprofit Need an Identity Solution?

Tech Soup

If you're not sure whether your organization has an identity and access management (IAM) problem, then you're not alone. Most people don't really understand IAM , let alone perceive it as an urgent issue. Much more often, people think about security problems, user experience problems, and organizational capacity problems. The truth, however, is that identity can help solve them all.

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What is a Vision Statement? Why Nonprofits Need Them

NonProfit Hub

Does your organization have a vision statement or vision in mind? One of the greatest dangers facing nonprofits is not economic, generational, or even legal… it’s the gradual drift into complacency. The work becomes a collection of tasks rather than a force for good. It’s the same for any industry or profession, but in the field of cause work, the risk and potential loss are significant because the risk is shared not only by the organization’s team but by the community they serve.

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35 Cancer Fundraising Ideas for Research, Treatment, & Awareness

Donorbox

Nonprofits working in cancer treatment, research, and awareness can get stuck holding the same fundraisers over and over. This list gives these organizations some new ideas that can help spread the word and raise funds for their organization. Whether you are planning an awareness campaign, volunteer network event, or a new fundraising event, this list […].

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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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What the 2020 Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report Tells Us About 2021 and Beyond

Qgiv

Steven Shattuck is Chief Engagement Officer at Bloomerang. A prolific writer and speaker, he curates Bloomerang’s sector-leading educational content and hosts their weekly webinar series. Steven has contributed content to the National Council of Nonprofits, AFP, NTEN and Nonprofit Hub, and is a frequent conference speaker. He’s also a co-author of Fundraising Principles and Practice: Second Edition.

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Nonprofit Professional Development: 4 Tips to Get Started

Donor Search

We all have opportunities to learn and advance in our personal and professional lives. While large corporations often offer structured learning opportunities that their employees can take advantage of in order to continue developing in their careers, nonprofits often don’t have the budget or flexibility to invest in such programs.

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Techniques Used in Training and Development of Employees

Gyrus

Learn more about the innovative and engaging techniques that can be used in the training and development of your employees for effective ans better results with Gyrus

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Fundraising Emails for Post-event Communication

Qgiv

So, you’ve wrapped up your event, hit your fundraising goals, and funded your next nonprofit project. Awesome! Now how do you keep your supporters engaged with your nonprofit until your next event? You have to keep the lines of communication open! One great way to accomplish this is with post-event fundraising emails. Read on to learn how to create the best fundraising emails to send to your supporters when your event comes to an end. .

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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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11 Practical Tips to Increase Online Donations for Churches | Donorbox

Donorbox

Nonprofits Source highlights that giving to religion (defined as giving specifically to congregations, denominations, missionary societies, and religious media) has consistently remained America’s single largest recipient of charitable giving. However, according to the 2020 Giving USA report, giving to religious organizations now comprises only 29 percent of total charitable giving in America.

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NTEN and the Pizzigati Prize join forces to advance open source for good

NTEN

NTEN is proud to be the new steward of The Antonio Pizzigati Prize for Software in the Public Interest , elevating and celebrating open source development for social impact work. The Pizzigati Prize honors the brief life of Tony Pizzigati, an early advocate of open source computing. Annual Pizzigati Prize. The Pizzigati Prize honors software developers who create open source applications and tools for free public distribution that nonprofit and advocacy groups can put to good use.

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Using Data for Better Fundraising Asks: 3 Tips for Nonprofits

DipJar

A donor’s journey involves more than simply making a donation. Their gift is typically the last step in a longer engagement process. Before a donor gives they need to connect with your mission, develop an interest, and understand the impact that their gift will have. Once you’ve built that connection with a supporter, you can’t afford to lose them once the time is right to ask for a donation!

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