NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

We've seen many organizations that have been challenged by knowing the real nature of their business. Challenges like this stem from thinking the tangible thing we do is more important than the meaning people get from what we do. For nonprofits, this can manifest when we do these three things.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

This is a blog post by Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE, and Andrea Kihlstedt, co-founders of the Capital Campaign Toolkit. Are you worried that if you ask for big campaign gifts, donors won’t give smaller amounts towards your annual appeals? Having nightmares.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Whether you want to call it social proof, a testimonial — it doesn’t really matter. Donor’s love hearing from other donors. It helps give them that "extra" little push or nudge if you will. Here are some ideas to get you started.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As nonprofit professionals, I think it’s important that we take what I call an honest “humility audit” of our intentions when it comes to what we’re sharing with our supporters. . Before I dive in, please know that this blog post isn’t meant to attack anyone! I’m right there with you. As an Executive Director of a small nonprofit, I know how easy it can be to lose sight of this when day-to-day demands pile up. .

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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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OneCause

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we move into the era of mass vaccination and the economy is opening up more and more, it’s time to reflect on the old adage: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”. What will be the silver lining of the COVID-19 storm that kept nonprofits from hosting in-person events , that disrupted traditional fundraising efforts and that estranged donors from some of their favorite charities?

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Bonterra

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Relationships are built on trust, and when people trust your message, they’re more likely to engage with your nonprofit. You build trust when people feel a connection to your message, and when they understand the work that you do helps accomplish their own goals. Personalizing your messages is a key tenet of proper donor management and an important function for every organization to master.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Year-end tax statements provide donors with a convenient summary of their charitable contributions. They also offer your organization an additional opportunity to express its appreciation. We know how busy fundraisers are at the end of the year, so we've put together these simple guidelines for you. And to make things even simpler, we included an example to help you create effective year-end tax statements.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

You know the drill everyone: it’s time to rev those fundraising machines for the year-end! It’s the holiday season — people are in good spirits and wanting to give out of sheer generosity or to offset their annual taxes and the most savvy nonprofits stand to gain the most by capitalizing on online giving trends. It’s never been easier to raise money online because people are getting more accustomed to giving that way: one silver lining of the pandemic that nonprofits a 32% increase in online rev

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez, author of the new book, Harvard Business Review Project Management Handbook , explains that high-performing teams have these eight attributes : The team has time to meet and get to know each other. All team members participate to establish team goals. Each team member can describe the team’s primary purpose and expected goals.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

You know the drill everyone: it’s time to rev those fundraising machines for the lucrative end-of-year donor cycle. It’s the holiday season and people are in good spirits and wanting to give out of sheer generosity or to offset their annual taxes and the most savvy nonprofits stand to gain the most by capitalizing on online giving trends. It’s never been easier to raise money online because people are getting more accustomed to giving that way, one silver lining of the pandemic that saw online r

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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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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Your donors are key to your success as a nonprofit. They help you work toward achieving your mission thanks to their giving. Now is the perfect time to thank them for all they’ve done to support you and those you serve. Read on for our tips on how to show some donor appreciation this holiday season. Send donors a note of thanks. Most donors expect to be thanked when they give to your nonprofit.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Last week, I had the immense pleasure of hosting a virtual discussion and Q&A with a group of nonprofit CEOs and CIOs to talk about how they’re navigating opportunity and building resilience in this changed world we all find ourselves in. Our guest speaker, Erica Dhawan — a leading authority, author, and advisor on 21st century teamwork, collaboration, and innovation — offered some excellent insights and examples of how leaders can harness this moment to listen, learn, embrace the changes we

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DonorPerfect

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

You worked hard to rally supporters on GivingTuesday, the biggest giving day of the year… now what? We created Welcome Wednesday so that potential won’t go to waste. Since GivingTuesday began, we have watched nonprofits enjoy a surge of new donors, but struggle to maintain those relationships and retain their new donors as recurring donors. Read More ».

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we do every year after the Nonprofit Technology Conference , we reviewed evaluations, debriefed the entire conference as a team, and brought ideas to our various committees to help us plan an even better event the next time. This year, we are excited to have expanded Community Conversations, live art, and music events at the NTC. Learn what all of our excitement is about: Community Conversations.

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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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Donor Search

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Last week’s Tip Tuesday gave you the characteristics of a typical stock gift prospect. This week, learn how to successfully process stock gifts. What Donors Need to Make a Stock Gift Through good marketing and direct conversations, you will motivate and guide your donors in stock giving.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Any nonprofit, no matter how small, can land donations on Giving Tuesday by visualizing the perfect donor and making a powerful, inspiring first impression. Each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, nonprofits around the world use the #GivingTuesday hashtag to tell their stories online in the hope of reaching new, passionate donors. Those donors are out there, and they’re waiting to give!

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

From the time we added this topic to our content calendar to the time of publishing, COVID-19 case numbers began to steadily increase as the holidays approached, which gave us a clear answer to the question in this blog’s title: Yes. Virtual fundraising is still needed. Even when case numbers are dropping, it’s important to remember the unpredictability of variants and the uptick in case numbers when there are holidays during which friends and family come together.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As marketers, Thanksgiving has marked the start of the end-of-year season when so many nonprofits compete with other businesses for their supporters’ attention. (Although, this has become less true as end-of-year campaigns start earlier and earlier.) Still, Thanksgiving is such an important kick-off to a jam-packed weekend. The traditional narrative of unity and cornucopias is fun and festive—but there’s more to the story than turkey.

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Advertiser: Syncrony

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