Fri.Aug 06, 2021

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Eight Fundamental Concepts for Successful Non-Profit Fundraising Events

The Fundraising Authority

Fundraising events are a staple part of non-profit development programs worldwide. Your goal as a fundraiser is to make sure that you are maximizing your events to raise as much money as possible, without wasting valuable time and resources. As you plan your fundraising events large, small and in-between, there are eight fundamental concepts that you should keep in mind to ensure that you are raising as much as possible: #1: Fundraising events are still fundraising.

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Can Transitioning to a Self-Funded Health Plan Truly Benefit a Nonprofit?

NonProfit PRO

The conventional wisdom in today’s health insurance marketplace holds that nonprofits should not consider a self-funded health insurance model because cash flow concerns make such a plan too risky. This notion is false, and it has been perpetuated for years by both the insurance carriers and the broker community.

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Choosing Donor Management Software: 20 Options You Can Try Today

Wild Apricot

Two years ago, I was involved with a charity that made me understand why donor management is so important. Communication with our donors was a key aspect of my work. Instead of generic “thank you for your donation” emails , our executive.

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You Need to Hire an Executive Director for Your Nonprofit — Now What?

NonProfit PRO

In the chaos of the 2020 pandemic, many individuals in the nonprofit arena have experienced downsizing, rightsizing and organizational employment reevaluations. As the tide of uncertainty moved in a variety of directions, organizations lost valuable employees, including executive directors. As we move into the fall of 2021, many organizations have determined to organizationally regroup and begin to look for new employees plus leadership.

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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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Ford, Skoll, Compton foundations launch fund for visual storytelling

Candid

The Ford , Skoll , and Compton foundations have announced the launch of a donor collaborative to help strengthen the impact of moving image storytelling. Seeded with more than $8 million in commitments from the three foundations, the International Resource for Impact and Storytelling (IRIS) aims to raise and deploy up to $30 million in support of communities worldwide — including in Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia — that are reclaiming narratives by advancing climate solut

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Nonprofit Director Competes on ‘Jeopardy!’

NonProfit PRO

Erin Rion , the director of clinical services at New Hope Community — a New York-based human services organization that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities — recently appeared as a contestant on “Jeopardy!”.

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Event Talk Live- The Future of Hybrid Events

AccelEvents

Event Talk Live continues to grow and it’s no wonder! The July event, “The Future of Hybrid Events” was one of the most popular episodes of the series, where Melinda Burdette of MPI (Meeting Professionals International) shared her insights with Kate Patay (Patay Consulting) on the pressing topic of hybrid events and their effectiveness to scale event growth. .

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4 Essential Components of a Volunteer Management Program

DipJar

Volunteers have the unique capability to bolster your organization and generate excitement and engagement within your wider community. Volunteer work often contributes to greater long-term sustainability because it can provide a reliable source of support during challenging times. . Managing volunteers successfully requires careful planning and forethought.

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How To Never Stop Learning

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“I’ve spent almost the last 15 years researching why we are so bad at learning and what we can do about it,” states Bradley R. Staats. And that’s primarily what prompted him to write his book, Never Stop Learning: Stay Relevant, Reinvent Yourself, and Thrive. Further explaining, Staats says that when it comes to learning, we are our own worst enemy and we often work against ourselves: Instead of doing the things that will help us learn, we often do just the opposite.

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How to Use Pass-Through Parameters for Your Nonprofit Donation Page

Classy

Making the donor experience as easy as it can be directly impacts your nonprofit’s ability to acquire donations. Tailoring campaign materials to specific donor segments also adds a layer of customization that encourages giving. Using pass-through parameters is a simple way to achieve both of these goals. In this post, we’ll cover what pass-through parameters are and how to incorporate them into your nonprofit’s website or Classy donation page.

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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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[VIDEO] The Science of Philanthropic Psychology

Bloomerang

Jen Shang, PhD will take you through a series of real-world examples to demonstrate how philanthropic psychology can be applied to nurture, develop donor identities, and achieve sustainable increases in giving (up to 218% increases using multiple channels and campaigns) as a result of sharing genuine love. Full Transcript: Steve: All right, Jen, I’ve got 2:00 Eastern.

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Create an Email Welcome Series for Donors [With Templates]

Qgiv

New donors might know what you do, but chances are they don’t have the full picture! Don’t leave your donors in the dark. Creating a welcome email series for your new donors can help them get to know your nonprofit and learn what communications to expect from your nonprofit. Read on to learn how to develop an effective welcome series for donors to keep them learning about, supporting, and giving to your nonprofit.