Thu.Apr 14, 2022

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Which ‘Harry Potter’ Hogwarts House Would Run the Best Nonprofit?

NonProfit PRO

I realized that each Hogwarts House has admirable traits and that they could be combined to create some truly stellar teams. If we look at the descriptors of each house, we’ll see that the nonprofit arena needs Hufflepuffs as much as it needs Gryffindors. Let’s check it out the Nonprofit World Houses.

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Update: Philanthropy’s response to Ukraine crisis

Candid

Since March 11, when Candid last looked at the global philanthropic response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, human suffering and economic devastation has only increased. Images of massive tank columns, hollowed-out buildings, and refugees on the move are eerily familiar to those seen in the European Theater of World War II. Even as diplomatic negotiations continue, the future is uncertain at best.

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Case Study: How a Small Charity Keeps Growing Its Monthly Donor Base

NonProfit PRO

As you know I love hearing from nonprofits. That’s how I learn. And that’s how I believe we all learn together. And I’m always amazed, especially at how small nonprofits keep growing and doing more — even with few resources. I think the biggest asset they have is the conviction, the belief that they can do it.

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34 Clever Summer Fundraising Ideas

Whole Whale

The summer brings with it the opportunity to take advantage of the great weather and use the great outdoors for great fundraising. We’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. We’re willing to bet $1 that there’s at least one you haven’t thought of — and if that one is #34, we have some questions for you….

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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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Intermountain Healthcare and SCL Health Complete Merger

NonProfit PRO

Intermountain Healthcare and SCL Health, two leading nonprofit healthcare organizations, have completed a merger, creating a model health system that provides high-quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare to more patients and communities in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and Kansas.

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The Sit-Ins: A Story of Creative and Strategic Struggle

DipJar

Behind an unassuming Woolworth’s storefront in Greensboro, NC, Civil Rights history was made on a February day in 1960. The story of that day, the movement it spawned, and its lasting impact are told at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum. They are a DipJar customer whose cause and work deserve to be highlighted. We learned about both when we spoke with Dillon Tyler, who has been with the Center since 2015.

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The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 230: Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Wellbeing for Grantmakers

sgEngage

Join Meico Marquette Whitlock, founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, for an excerpt from an interactive training that will inspire you with mindful approaches for creating sustained balance in your life. Prepare to lower your stress level, focus on getting the important things done, and be more present for yourself, your team, and your family. Click here to participate in the full webinar from the Grantmaking Thought Leadership webinar series.

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Virtual Mentoring: What is it, and how to build an effective online mentorship program

Wild Apricot

Over the last few years, we lost the organic mentorship conversations that once took place at conferences, coffee shops, and other events. That can be a tough pill to swallow. Mentoring opportunities are a great way for association members to grow.

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3 Key Takeaways from Gearset’s DevOps Dreamin’

Cloud 4 Good

Gearset’s DevOps Dreamin’ Chicago 2022 was a brand-new opportunity for the Salesforce DevOps community to connect and share expertise at a designated conference. It was also the first in-person event I’ve had a chance to attend in two years. Across two days full of interactive sessions, workshops, and hands-on training, I had the chance to meet members of my Chicago Ohana Salesforce group and connect with new people with similar passions, challenges, and solutions to share.

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Special Events Are on the Rise in 2022

Greater Giving

Special Events Are on the Rise in 2022. More nonprofits are adopting special events in the coming year to build emotional connections with donors, and develop lasting relationships. Whether they’re focused on fundraising or on stewardship, special events can create intimate, memorable experiences that bring donors closer to the cause. Showcasing the work your nonprofit does can really drive home the impact of the mission, the programs and services you provide.

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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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5 Things to Know Before Hiring a Nonprofit Web Consultant

Get Fully Funded

For many donors, your nonprofit’s website provides their first impression of your organization and subsequently influences how they’ll interact with your organization going forward. Marketing savvy nonprofits are well aware of this and make the effort to invest in their websites. However, you don’t need to be an expert on website design or marketing to create a valuable website, because you can call in someone who is!

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How can nonprofits enact successful inclusion strategies for disabled stakeholders?

ASU Lodestar Center

Illustration by Yuxin Qin. posted by Nikki Belshe Lanza Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Successfully including all stakeholders in the life of a nonprofit requires attention to enacting and maintaining inclusive practices. When traditionally excluded people are included, power imbalances weaken , work environments become more innovative , trust between colleagues increases , and financial performance increases.

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How Does LMS Ensure The Efficacy Of Training Programs In Companies?

Gyrus

Companies look for training platforms that can upskill their employees in a better way. The learning management system is one of the best tools that deliver efficient training programs in companies.

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The Ultimate Guide to Corporate Sponsorships

Qgiv

While individual donations make up a large part of every nonprofit’s funding, organizations often need additional sources of support through corporate sponsorship. However, obtaining a corporate partner can feel like a daunting task. You may not be sure where to begin or how to go about reaching out to large companies and businesses to ask for their support.

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Nonprofits Are Leveraging the Cloud, but Does It Have to Be So Complex?

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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How Nonprofits Can Build Trust with Strong Internal Controls

sgEngage

At the beginning of the year, you may have seen a lot of commercials about losing weight without ever being hungry or dieting. Did those big promises of reward with no effort create trust or did they feel a little shady? For nonprofits looking for funding sources, trust is paramount. And if your big promise to donors or funding agencies feels a little shady, you will not be trusted to grow your mission and do the good works you are looking to fund. .

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How to attract more volunteer subject matter experts to your learning program

Nimble AMS

Let’s face it, your association’s learning program can always benefit from more subject matter experts (SMEs) creating course content. SMEs have highly specialized knowledge within their industry and can help your association by contributing to webinars or continuing education training. . SMEs save your staff time and readily offer a wealth of industry information, accelerating your learning program goals and generating association revenue.

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A Warm Welcome to Brian Graves and Sandra Armenta, new VPs at Forum One!

Forum One

It’s my great pleasure to welcome new leadership at Forum One. Beginning this month, Vice Presidents Brian Graves and Sandra Armenta take on vital roles in Engineering and Human Resources. As Vice President, Engineering, Brian Graves brings an ability to navigate ever-changing technology and sharpen the cutting-edge skills we deploy for our mission-driven partners.