Tue.Aug 18, 2020

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New Report: #AI4Giving – Unlocking Generosity with Artificial Intelligence

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Today, Allison Fine and I are pleased to announce the release our paper, Unlocking Generosity with Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Giving. This paper is the culmination of nearly two years of research including literature and landscape reviews and dozens of interviews with experts around the world. We are grateful for the generosity and foresight of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in supporting this work.

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Planning a Virtual Fundraising Auction: 7 Core Steps

Achieve

Amid all the challenges and disruptions that 2020 has already thrown our way, tackling a new kind of virtual event might feel like a major undertaking for your nonprofit’s team. However, now is the perfect time to try new strategies to keep your donors engaged while raising support for your mission. Audiences are eager to continue supporting the causes they love in new ways, and virtual fundraising technology has made it easier than ever to update your strategies.

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4 Ways to Attract More Diverse Talent for Your Nonprofit

NonProfit Hub

Are you focused on improving diversity within your organization this year? . A recent report estimated that 39 percent of nonprofits hope to diversify their workforce in the areas of race, age, gender, identity and differing abilities in 2019. And for good reason. The benefits of an inclusive culture and diverse team are well reported. However, even with the increased attention on diversity, inclusion and equity over the last few years, the nonprofit world has been slow to make any significant p

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The best way for #LOVols to grow professionally (and how to do it)

Twenty Hats

Why I love this practice and know it’s worth the commitment. Of all of the trainings that I have offered since starting Twenty Hats, I am proudest of the two Volunteer Manager Leadership Circles that I initiated. A Leadership Circle is a common practice for business owners, corporate CEOs and nonprofit executives. In a Circle, like-minded professionals gather to discuss common challenges, suggest solutions, and expand their overall leadership skills.

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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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The Mindset Of Success

Eric Jacobsen Blog

You can progress from good management to great leadership if you have the mindset of success , according to Jo Owen , author of the book, The Mindset of Success. Using his 14 years of research, Owen explains that the difference between good and the great is the difference between your mindset and your skill set. Far beyond having skills, mindset separates the best from the rest, and the right mindset drives the right habits, which drive the right performance.

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A 2020 Time Machine

VQ Strategies

2020 hasn’t turned out as any of us expected. Just for a moment, imagine what you would say if you could magically travel back and provide some advice or pose questions to your January self… What would you ask? What advice might you give? We have been asking ourselves that question at VQ Volunteer Strategies for quite some time… so we prepared our own lighthearted answer.

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