Tue.Jun 10, 2025

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The Role of Leadership in Championing Technology Adoption 

.orgSource

When a new piece of technology enters the association ecosystem—whether it’s a CRM, AMS, AI tool, or collaboration platform—the organization’s success doesn’t rest solely on features, functionality, or even budget. The true determinant of adoption? Leadership. In any digital initiative, it’s the behaviors, mindset, and presence of leaders that set the tone for how the organization will respond.

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4 Ways to Decide On Your Annual Nonprofit Fundraising Events

NonProfit Hub

4 Ways to Decide On Your Annual Nonprofit Fundraising Events When you sit down with your team to plan the year’s fundraisers, where do you start? Do you prioritize finances, donor behavior, marketing opportunities , or something else? How do you choose fundraisers that bring in the funds your nonprofit needs to thrive, engage supporters, and inspire lasting support?

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The Simple Email Strategy That Doubles Donor Retention (And Why Most Nonprofits Skip It)

Pamela Grow

Here’s a sobering statistic: Only 23% of first-time donors give a second gift according to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ latest research. Let that sink in for a moment. Nearly 8 out of 10 people who believe in your mission enough to make their first donation will never give again. But here’s what’s encouraging: It doesn’t have to be this way.

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Funder transparency in action: Why The Kresge Foundation values its Candid profile

Candid

For several years in a row, The Kresge Foundation has earned a Candid Seal of Transparency by publishing information about our organization on our Candid profile , just as hundreds of thousands of nonprofit organizations maintain their own profiles. As a grantmaker, this sends a powerful message. Maintaining a Candid profile enables our grantmaking team to keep our philanthropic ideals—transparency, equity, and community—centered in our day-to-day work.

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Interactive Webinar: Recurring Giving Events That Keep on Giving

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Community Engagement

There’s more than one way to end the year with impact—and we’re letting you decide the direction. In this "choose your own adventure" community-led webinar, attendees will vote in real time to pick one of three year-end event strategies to explore in depth: Volunteer Appreciation Events 🧡 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaigns 🌈 Mission/Program Celebrations 🎉 Once the path is chosen, we’ll dive into a step-by-step engagement workflow plan tailored to that format, showing how

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Post-pandemic, what has changed for the better (or worse) in your nonprofit?

Blue Avocado

In the five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofits have faced new challenges and, in many cases, changed the way they operate. While some organizations have benefited from increased flexible funding and adapted to more efficient virtual work models, others continue to grapple with financial instability, increased demand for services, and difficulties in volunteer recruitment and staff retention.

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How To Turn a First Gift into a Heartfelt Connection

Allegiance Group

Think of an exceptional experience you’ve had with a commercial brand. Perhaps this business always seems to know what you need, when you need it. Or maybe it goes above and beyond to determine what you like and tailor interactions and offerings accordingly. Companies are getting better and better at delivering personalized, engaging experiences to their customers, and they’re being rewarded with deep loyalty.

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2025 State of Nonprofit Auctions

NonProfit PRO

Free eBook to 2025 State of Nonprofit Auctions Trends, Insights & Data from the Field

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How To Draw More Attention To Your Online Fundraisers

Pamela Grow

Online fundraising is a cornerstone of nonprofit success. Virtual campaigns are quick to launch, cost-effective, and capable of reaching supporters beyond your immediate network. However, publishing a campaign page is only the beginning. Without the right promotional strategy, even the most urgent cause can go unnoticed. Your digital marketing strategy determines whether donors will actually donate to your fundraiser.

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What’s Keeping Nonprofit Leaders Up at Night in 2025 — and How to Lead Through It

NonProfit PRO

The past several months have been challenging for nonprofits, so NonProfit PRO spoke with experts on what nonprofits can do to set themselves up for success.

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Stepping Away Without Losing Momentum: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Actually Take a Break

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Stepping Away Without Losing Momentum: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Actually Take a Break If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll rest when this campaign is over,” only to find yourself neck-deep in another event or emergency—this post is for you. Running a nonprofit means wearing a lot of hats, and sometimes it feels like everything would fall apart if you took one off, even briefly.

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‘2025 State of Nonprofit Asset Gifts Report’ Released

NonProfit PRO

The "2025 State of Nonprofit Asset Gifts Report" reveals a critical need for nonprofits to embrace non-cash giving amid financial uncertainty.

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How to Stay Visible When Algorithms Keep Changing

Connection Cafe

Traffic doesn’t happen without visibility. Without visibility, growth stalls and brand trust fades quickly. Online visibility drives engagement, customer interest, and repeat visits. Algorithms influence who sees your content, how often it appears, and whether it reaches your intended audience at all. Every change can reduce reach or shift distribution priorities overnight.

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The Ultimate Guide to Giving & Awareness Days

NonProfit PRO

Free eBook to The Ultimate Guide to Giving & Awareness Days A complete step-by-step for planning your next campaign.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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What business leaders should think about now 

Fast Company Tech

What does the future hold for business leaders and entrepreneurs? With a rapidly changing world, how does one navigate a path to success? To get a better sense of where we are heading, I caught up with Futurist Joana Lenkova of Futures Forward, who shares insight on how leaders should be thinking about the future of their business. Q: Tell me a little bit about yourself and what a futurist does?

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Ultimate Guide to Donor Retention

NonProfit PRO

Free eBook to Ultimate Guide to Donor Retention Explore tips, tricks, and templates to elevate your fundraising strategy.

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Design for the edges

Fast Company Tech

Over the past two decades, our team and I have spent countless hours in homes, healthcare settings, and community spaces, watching how people navigate the rhythms of everyday life. What stays with me are the quiet adjustments or life hacks. A bed lifted on risers to slide a storage bin of medical supplies underneath to stay within reach or to better facilitate a transfer.

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How to Create a Seamless Supporter Journey (and Build Loyal Donors for Life)

Hands on Fundraising

As fundraisers, we work hard to find and recruit new donors to our causes. But do you ever feel like your supporters are slipping away after their first gift? There could be a whole host of reasons for this. From a supporter not feeling properly thanked, to a lack of charity brand recall (“I loved […] The post How to Create a Seamless Supporter Journey (and Build Loyal Donors for Life) appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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The importance of B Corp certification

Fast Company Tech

Butler/Till was introduced to the idea of becoming a B Corp in 2015 when we acquired a small marketing consultancy that did a lot of work in the energy space. Being a B Corp was really important to those employees, and with just a little bit of homework, we realized that the values involved in the certification process were the same values we’d woven into our DNA since our founding.

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How to Enhance Your Hospital Foundation Fundraising Strategy 

Allegiance Group

Hospital foundation fundraising is a critical component in enhancing more traditional revenue sources and can address healthcare needs, such as research, capital projects, and programs, which aren’t covered by government resources or insurance. The good news is that growth in the healthcare industry means there are opportunities for hospital foundations to expand their fundraising campaigns and maximize their revenue.

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Can AI use inspire us to grow in new ways?

Fast Company Tech

There’s a growing concern that artificial intelligence is leading us to a place where we think less and rely on it more. Headlines warn that AI is eroding our critical thinking skills, creating a world of work where human ingenuity might take a backseat to automated convenience. After all, when generative AI can draft a report, summarize a dense article, or generate a marketing plan in seconds, where’s the incentive for leaders and employees to sharpen the skills we relied on before?

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Rethinking Non-Dues Revenue: Turning Learning into a Growth Engine

Forj

For decades, associations have leaned heavily on the same predictable revenue streams—membership dues, monthly journals, and annual conferences—to fund their work. But the status quo doesn't guarantee success: in 2024, 21% of associations reported declines , underscoring the urgent need to diversify revenue and evolve membership offerings to deliver greater member value.

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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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Enterprise strategy isn’t broken, execution is

Fast Company Tech

As the pace and complexity of business accelerate, enterprise leaders are under pressure to deliver more, faster: more growth, innovation, and resilience. And yet, despite bold visions and thoughtful strategies, many organizations still struggle to execute effectively. It’s not because leaders fail to plan; they lack real-time visibility and alignment.

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The five security principles driving open source security apps at scale

VentureBeat

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Unlock Africa’s economic potential through open trade

Fast Company Tech

Recent tariff announcements have caused significant disruption across global markets and economies. Subsequent changes and postponements—including negotiations between major economies like China and the U.S.—offer a welcome step towards resolution. But the initial uncertainty has already prompted impacted countries to diversify their trade partnership from long-standing trade allies in order to reduce dependence on a single market.

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Why Traditional Businesses Are Finally Winning the AI Race (And How We’re Making It Happen)

Medium Technology Section

Sitemap Sign up Sign in Medium Logo Write Sign up Sign in Why Traditional Businesses Are Finally Winning the AI Race (And How We’re Making It Happen) Missions Done Follow 5 min read · Just now -- Listen Share The underdog story nobody’s talking about While everyone’s been watching tech giants battle over AI supremacy, something incredible has been happening in the background.

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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.