NonProfit PRO

APRIL 23, 2021

Welcome back to #NPPTrendingNow, where NonProfit PRO Editor-in-Chief Nhu Te breaks down the top three coveted stories of the week.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

At some point in your professional fundraising career, you’ve probably heard the importance of storytelling when crafting your nonprofit’s donor experience. In fact, you’ve most likely heard every industry leader teach this until they’re blue in the face! No matter your experience, a crucial aspect of storytelling is helping donors understand what your organization does and showing how, or who, you’re helping.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 23, 2021

As nonprofits continue to re-think and re-work their traditional in-person fundraising events in response to changing times, non-traditional peer-to-peer fundraising is more important than ever. It remains a great way to drive support year-round (even between virtual and hybrid events) and helps nonprofits stay resilient no matter what the future brings.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2021

Dear Maureen, My organization’s fundraising database is a hot mess! We’ve had some turnover on our development team, and it seems like every person has used the system differently. There are no rules, and that means our database is almost useless. I’m trying to figure out how to share the extent of the problem with my boss, but I have no idea what will help us solve this nightmare.

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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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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 23, 2021

As a nonprofit pro, if you are serious about taking your board to a higher level, start by looking at best-of-class boards. Find out what elements separate the operations of best boards from your board. Recruit potential members well based upon organizational needs and what skills are needed in certain board openings.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 23, 2021

Are you looking to recruit volunteers for an event or to take on a few regular tasks to help your organization? Whether you need in-person or remote volunteers, a great place to start is by sending an email to your existing contacts. You never know.

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Candid

APRIL 23, 2021

Reprinted from PND. Independent Sector has announced that the estimated value of a volunteer hour in the United States reached $28.54 in 2020, up from $27.20, or 4.9 percent, in 2019. Calculated by the University of Maryland's Do Good Institute , the estimate is based on hourly earnings released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and uses data from AmeriCorps on volunteer hours.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 23, 2021

Event marketing strategies to leverage Hybrid events are the need of the modern marketer of today. With the rise in virtual events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more businesses are seeing that virtual platforms can produce high-quality events. And now that things are starting to open back up, expect more hybrid events, or p artially in-person events.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2021

For decades now, it’s been important to understand some of the differences in philanthropic giving between men and women. And with the increasing financial power that women have in households, it’s critical that social good organizations understand how decision-making about household giving is changing. In today’s episode, you’ll learn more about that process as you listen to Jeannie Sager and Jaquie Ackerman of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute, part of the Lilly School of Philanthropy at Indi

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AccelEvents

APRIL 23, 2021

Event marketing strategies to leverage Hybrid events are the need of the modern marketer of today. With the rise in virtual events, more businesses are seeing that virtual platforms can produce high-quality events. And now that things are starting to open back up, expect more hybrid events, or p artially in-person events. Hybrid events allow more attendees to take part in a brand event; the reach is greater and often hybrid events are more successful.

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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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VQ Strategies

APRIL 23, 2021

While the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly accelerated the adoption of virtual training, online training is not the only way to equip volunteers and staff for success – though it is a valuable piece of effective training. This brief video introduces the elements of a comprehensive training plan, considerations for updating training as organizations recover and return to more normalized operations, and suggestions for training staff to successfully support volunteers.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

Silent auctions are a classic go-to fundraising event—and for good reason. Guests bid on items, have an exciting time, and go home with a valuable prize. And, this type of fundraiser can be applied to all types of organizations and their audiences! From large in-person events to a more casual virtual gathering, a fundraising silent auction can bring in much-needed revenue and provide supporters with a fun-filled night.

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Care2

APRIL 23, 2021

The. Digital Strategy Summit (May 3 – 7) is five incredible days of content for charities, nonprofit organizations, and action groups. This is an inspirational line-up of expert speakers with actionable advice for every nonprofit professional or activist who wants to further their mission online in 2021.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

Fundraising events can be incredibly helpful for funding services and mission work at your faith-based nonprofit. But without the right tools, event planning takes money, time, and people power that you might not have. How can you make hosting fundraising events easy and profitable for your organization? The right church event planning and management software can make a significant difference!

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Advertiser: Digital Ocean

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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 23, 2021

“What you hear depends on whom you listen to. Leaders who are strapped to their desks and surrounded by staff people who echo their ideas can easily fall into this trap of not listening to a wide enough universe of ideas,” explains Chris Zook and James Allen , authors of the book, The Founder’s Mentality. Instead, the authors recommend that the best practice for leaders is to make sure you have access to voices from your front line.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 23, 2021

Dominique Calixte will equip you with the knowledge and resources to include Millennials and Gen Z in your fundraising strategy successfully. Full Transcript: Steven: Okay, Dom. I got 3:00 Eastern. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started officially? Dominique: Let’s get this party started. Steven: All right. Awesome. Well, good afternoon, everybody.

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