Tue.Nov 12, 2024

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4 Keys to Raising Money From Year-End Text Messaging

NonProfit PRO

Whether you're a nonprofit that recently started using text messaging or a seasoned organization, year-end giving is an important opportunity.

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Key Qualities and Skills to Look for in Potential Board Members

Blue Avocado

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are the key qualities and skills you look for in potential board members?” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: A Deep and Sincere Caring About the Nonprofit’s Mission The most important “quality” in a board member would be a real and heartfelt caring about the mission/goal of the nonprofit they will be involved with.

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FreeWill Launches Estately Enabling Financial Advisers to Offer Digital and Attorney-Drafted Estate Planning

NonProfit PRO

FreeWill launched Estately, a software solution that allows financial advisers to offer full-service estate planning.

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Contributions To DAFs, Distributions Both Decline

The NonProfit Times

Donor-advised fund (DAF) disbursements to charitable organizations declined 1.4% during 2023 to $54.77 billion. Likewise, contributions into DAFs by donors decreased 21.7% to $59.43 billion, according to new data from the National Philanthropic Trust in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. DAFs were responsible for roughly 9.8% of all giving in the United States if the statistics for total giving in the Giving USA report released earlier this year at $557 billion and these DAF numbers are accurate.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Wake Up! Your Strategic Plan is Likely Not as Strategic as You Think

NonProfit PRO

Many strategic plans are filled with vague, surface-level goals that sound good but lack direction and depth.

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What gives in Nebraska? The Buffett effect and a culture of giving 

Candid

Did you know? When we look at which states receive the most charitable dollars per capita, Nebraska punches above its weight. That’s one of the findings from Dollars and Change: A Look at Individual and Institutional Giving Across the United States From 2015 to 2022 , a report released in September by Candid, GivingTuesday, and Network for Good. The study analyzes trends by recipient organization size, issue area, and location, as well as economic conditions.

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Using Technology to Build Transparency That Brings Long-Term Support

Allegiance Group

“Where does my donation go?” “How are you using my gift to make a difference?” “You say my donation will support this program, but how can I trust you?” Fundraisers hear questions like this regularly. More than ever, donors want clear proof that their precious dollars will make an impact. As a nonprofit, you’re called to be a good steward of the money you raise.

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The Holiday Guide to Using Flipcause LIVE for Fundraising and Community Events

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes As the air turns crisp and communities gather to celebrate the warmth of the holiday season, you have a unique opportunity to amplify your impact. The holiday giving season isn’t just a time for generosity—it’s a strategic window for you to engage supporters, elevate your mission, and achieve fundraising goals like never before.

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Nonprofit Website Design: An In-Depth Look at the Process

DNL OmniMedia

In today’s digital world, your nonprofit must have a high-quality website to successfully raise awareness for your cause, secure support, and drive your mission forward. At DNL OmniMedia , we understand the importance of having an aesthetically beautiful website that offers visitors a positive, user-friendly experience. We also understand that your expertise lies in your mission rather than your technology, so designing or revamping your organization’s website may be a little intimid

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Minter-Jordan Picked As New CEO At AARP

The NonProfit Times

Myechia Minter-Jordan, M.D., MBA, is the new chief executive officer of AARP, the nation’s largest nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older. She replaces Jo Ann Jenkins who this past March announced she was stepping down. Minter-Jordan joins AARP from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health in Boston, Massachusetts where she was president and CEO.

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Double the Donation’s Year in Review: 2024 Edition

Double the Donation

As we wrap up 2024, it’s the perfect time to look back and acknowledge the milestones, innovations, and impact achieved by our team and its partners in the nonprofit and corporate giving sectors.

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February Open House

Big Duck

Be a part of our Open House and connect with people and nonprofit organizations eager to discover more about Big Duck

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Crafting Powerful Direct Mail Campaigns for Fundraising Success

DonorPerfect

The power of personal connection remains undiminished in fundraising. For nonprofits, direct mail campaigns continue to be a cornerstone of donor engagement, ranking second among supporters’ preferred communication methods. When managed effectively, direct mail campaigns can foster donor engagement and drive contributions. Let’s explore how to create impactful direct mail campaigns that amplify your fundraising […] The post Crafting Powerful Direct Mail Campaigns for Fundraising Succ

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!

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Corporate Responsibility’s Role During Disaster Response

sgEngage

Across the globe, natural catastrophes strike unpredictably, from flooding and hurricanes to ice storms, earthquakes, and wildfires. In the United States, there were 28 climate disasters in 2023 , which surpassed the record of 22 disasters in 2020 – tallying a price tag of at least $92.9 billion. In Canada, the summer of 2024 now ranks as the most-destructive season in Canadian history due to over $7 billion in damages from flooding, fires and storms.

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Why 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance Matters for Your Training Program

Gyrus

Why 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance Matters for Your Training Program GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In the highly regulated landscape of the life sciences industry, life science regulatory compliance is not just a best practice—it’s a necessity. Among the many regulations that govern this sector, 21 CFR Part 11 holds particular significance. This regulation, established by the U.S.

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NPO Brings The Lighter Side Of Emergency Appeals

The NonProfit Times

Image from Human Appeal USA Humanitarian aid nonprofit Human Appeal USA is kicking off a national comedy tour featuring established comedians to raise money in support of the organization’s emergency appeals to deliver food, clean water and medical care to families in crisis around the world. Among the line-up are comedians Omar Regan, Jeremey Mclellan, Yasmin Elhady, Preacher Moss and Sabeen Saddiq.

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Report: Conflict Has 114 Million People Displaced

The NonProfit Times

Photo from CIVICUS The world’s civic space is in its worst state since the nonprofit CIVICUS started its global coverage in 2018. Some 118 countries now have serious civic space restrictions and only 2.1% of people live in countries with open civic space. Two more countries – Bangladesh and Venezuela – were downgraded to the worst civic space category this past December.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.