.orgSource
AUGUST 17, 2021
Artificial intelligence has moved into customer service departments. Whether it’s Alexa, Watson, or Hal, you can’t visit a website without a super-friendly little bot popping up on the right side of your screen. We are accustomed to the convenience of getting questions answered immediately. Associations haven’t been so quick to jump on the AI bandwagon. […].
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 17, 2021
The combined transaction value for the three Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for the social good sector reached $2 billion, which Apax cited as the largest merger and acquisition deal ever in the social good software sector. NonProfit PRO spoke to EveryAction CEO Stu Trevelyan about the deal.
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Nucleus
AUGUST 17, 2021
When association leaders and staff want to gather information and opinions from their members, often the first idea is to conduct a member survey. With the number of data collection tools available on the internet for little or no cost, it’s tempting to inundate members with surveys about everything from the color of the annual meeting theme to crucial issues like dues increases or social issues.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 17, 2021
In our 2021 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study, we want to learn about your successes and what has held you back when it comes to peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns over the past year. Even if your nonprofit has never done peer-to-peer fundraising — or doesn't even know what it is — your insight is still valuable.
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.
Hands on Fundraising
AUGUST 17, 2021
I’ve been gobbling up a series Steven Screen has been writing about your fundraising offer. Go read everything he’s been writing! This is such a critical part of any appeal you will send. Yet, it’s often overlooked. And that’s a shame because when you can work out the offer the rest of the piece is […]. The post What do you have to offer? appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
Saleforce Nonprofit
AUGUST 17, 2021
Now that Slack is part of the Salesforce family, combining the #1 CRM and the trailblazing digital platform, here’s how together we’re creating the digital headquarters for a success-from-anywhere world across the education, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors. Slack officially joined the Salesforce family, combining the #1 CRM and the trailblazing digital platform for the ultimate work-from-anywhere world.
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Bloomerang
AUGUST 17, 2021
This is part one in a fundraising auction two-part series. . When executed properly, a fundraising auction can be an incredibly effective way to raise money for your nonprofit. In this blog post, I’ll cover five tips for nonprofits looking to throw their first auctions and how you can start planning for one that will wow your guests and inspire them to take action and support your mission.
Charity Village
AUGUST 17, 2021
As an employment lawyer, I cannot stress enough to my clients how important it is to seek qualified employment law advice. Not only does it help ensure that their decisions are compliant with best practices, but employment law can be a fast-moving target. Court decisions are released that frequently throw a wrench into previous schools […]. The post Are COVID-19 layoffs a constructive dismissal?
Top Nonprofits
AUGUST 17, 2021
As you probably know from having spent any time on this site, we are big proponents of professional development. So, it was very exciting to have Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, as our guest for a webinar entitled: “How to Interview Strong” or “How Interviewing is Like Asking for a Major Gift”. Since impressing an interviewer – and getting to “yes” — is similar to impressing a major donor prospect, you’ll also come away with an understanding of the keys to effective major gift fundraising.
CauseVox
AUGUST 17, 2021
The exponential growth of Buy Now, Pay Later models has led to an unprecedented shift in donor preferences. As of July 2021, 56% of American consumers have used a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service like Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna, which allows consumers to purchase and receive a product immediately and finance the cost through several installment payments.
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.
Top Nonprofits
AUGUST 17, 2021
your fundraising calendar for 2016. We invited special guest Brad Davies, Fundraising Expert from NextAfter to share his experience and talk through a specific strategy on how to grow your organization this year and turn your 2016 fundraising goals into a reality. Brad Davies is an online fundraising expert who was the project director of the “Online Fundraising Scorecard” which looked at the online giving habits of 250 charities, 100 of which are on the Chronical of Philanthropy’s 400 list.
Twenty Hats
AUGUST 17, 2021
What’s more important than engaging more corporate volunteer groups? Ensuring that their goals align with yours. It’s tempting to hastily say “yes” when employees from a reputable company inquire about volunteering. The excitement in some cases may even override one’s decision-making process when determining if this inquiry can work. I can understand all the reasons why; this is an opportunity to connect with a company’s employees on an emotional plane.
Kindful
AUGUST 17, 2021
As you’ve likely noticed, digital fundraising is changing the way nonprofits are communicating with their supporters. In fact, Forbes recently reported that 75% of nonprofits surveyed shared that, since the pandemic occurred, they’ve been looking for advice on finding new ways to fundraise through digital technology. Making the case for digital fundraising .
Media Cause
AUGUST 17, 2021
At least you’re not Becky…Why Shame Is Not an Effective Marketing Approach. Our present moment is one of rapid change—at times, it can even seem hard to keep track of the great strides towards equality, inclusion, and diversity across so many industries. It finally seems like we’re painting on a canvas with all the right colors. With so much of this conversation happening in marketing and advertising, specifically, you’d imagine that some of the industries’ old standby tactics—criti
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.
Top Nonprofits
AUGUST 17, 2021
It’s hard to believe, but this year’s Giving Tuesday (on Dec. 3, 2019) is just around the corner. For many, it provides a big boost for fundraising. But, as they say, “You gotta be in it to win it!”. Are you ready? Even if you have participated in Giving Tuesday in years past, are you ready for Giving Tuesday 2019? Think about the changes in social media and donor behavior that have taken place over the past several years.
Classy
AUGUST 17, 2021
On August 14, 2021, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake followed by four aftershocks struck western Haiti and took the lives of an estimated 1,300 citizens. This is the second earthquake to hit the area with such force after a first shock back in 2010. Now, the world is banding together to support relief efforts once again. The epicenter struck about 80 miles west of the capital of Port-au-Prince, damaging infrastructures like homes, roads, ports, bridges, and hospitals.
Top Nonprofits
AUGUST 17, 2021
Consider this: The average pay of a white woman in the United States is 78 cents on the dollar, compared to her counterpart… and much lower for women of color (see chart, below). With the issue gaining more visibility through an Oscar acceptance speech by Patricia Arquette or in President Obama’s State of the Union Speech , and on the 2016 Presdential Campaign trail, the topic is gaining more attention.
NTEN
AUGUST 17, 2021
The NTEN team continues to grow! We’re excited to welcome Samara Islam as our new Program Coordinator. Samara brings a passion for community and problem-solving. I asked her five questions to help us get to know our latest teammate. What was your first job? My first official job was in high school. I ran the audio board with an A/V team that recorded football games for local public access TV.
Advertiser: Syncrony
Looking for cost reductions for your nonprofit? Why not consider modernizing with a digital board management system that's designed to work with remote meetings, with immediate cost reductions if you still distribute paper packets to members? Get going in less than an hour on a fully hosted cloud solution built on the latest technology that runs on any device - from desktops to tablets and smartphones - without any installation.
Top Nonprofits
AUGUST 17, 2021
Social Media is really easy when you have an awesome guide to show you the way! Join special guest, Amber J Lawson for this three part series on how you can boost your fundraising this Giving Season. Register for the Live Event on October 5 or watch OnDemand- what ever you do, don’t miss out on this valuable learning opportunity! About Author. Amy DeVita.
Care2
AUGUST 17, 2021
It’s crucial to understand the best practices that ensure data security for all nonprofit engagements. Data breaches are common in our online world today, and if one were to happen to your organization, it could harm your reputation and ultimately mar your community’s trust. It also makes your supporters extremely vulnerable to identity and financial theft.
Top Nonprofits
AUGUST 17, 2021
Are you tired of not having a plan…EVERY YEAR? Is the whole “oh no we can’t make payroll” thing getting a little old? Or have you been thrown into your role, with no one to guide you and your boss just saying “Do it”? If any of this sounds like you, and you’re tired of being so stressed, check out this webinar, led by fundraising and leadership expert, Mazarine Treyz (Wild Woman Fundraising).
Forj
AUGUST 17, 2021
In episode 7 of the Managing eLearning Podcast , Jon & Matt sit down with Celisa Steele Co-Founder & Managing Director for Tagoras to discuss the Learning Business Maturity Model , which articulates the characteristics of a mature market-facing learning business or line of business, as well as the stages that typically precede full maturity.
Advertiser: DonorDock
Are your donors your biggest fans, or are you lacking donor loyalty? The truth is, your donors have expectations of what their relationship with your organization should look like. This ebook will help you learn how to live up to those expectations!
Top Nonprofits
AUGUST 17, 2021
This post was originally published on Third Sector Today, and is being shared here with permission. If you’ve been through a check out lane in the US in the past couple of years, you have probably been asked if you’d like to donate to some cause or other. And you may have noticed, that the frequency and the locations of these have increased. All for very good reason: Check Out Campaigns have been a big help to charities by raising funds and awareness.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 17, 2021
Give your remote participants a seat at the table. As the pandemic continues, most nonprofit workplaces will become a combination of virtual and on-site work. A recent McKinsey survey suggests that 90% of organizations will adopt some version of the hybrid workplace. The hybrid workplace will have a huge impact on the way we design and facilitate meetings, the primary method of how many organizations get stuff done.
Top Nonprofits
AUGUST 17, 2021
After a tumultuous 12 months for fundraising, it’s time to take stock of your nonprofit’s accomplishments and adaptations and then look ahead to build on them. Which of your new fundraising efforts have been successful? How have your donors responded? Have you outgrown any old strategies, and have you been able to use all of your resources to their greatest effect?
The Modern Nonprofit
AUGUST 17, 2021
Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes What All Nonprofits Need to Know about Cybersecurity. Regardless of your level of technical expertise, you’ve probably heard the term cybersecurity. And if you haven’t made it a priority yet, now is the time to start. Hackers continue to become more sophisticated. It’s imperative to make online safety a top priority for your nonprofit to protect both your work-related information and the personal information of your supporters.
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Organizations like yours are increasingly realizing that technology adoption is only as good as the technology you choose. Statistics from a 2014 NTEN study show that seriously investing resources in training for your staff corresponds to higher adoption and ultimately technology effectiveness. In this report, we’ll give you a high-level overview of how to get your organization in shape for technology adoption and best practices for facilitating this critical process.
Forum One
AUGUST 17, 2021
The mission of government is to provide support, information, and services to citizens. When digital platforms are absolutely essential to achieve this, outdated legacy systems, approaches, and skillsets create challenges to effectively deliver these key services and meet constituents’ expectations. This is when updating or modernizing government legacy systems with more scalable solutions becomes increasingly necessary.
Media Cause
AUGUST 17, 2021
What is ‘Daisy Chain’ fundraising? Daisy chain fundraising is an indirect or passive method of soliciting a donation following a cultivation email, social post, or multichannel campaign. It serves as a targeted strategy for raising funds from your most engaged cohort, directly after an action on their part. . Why fundraise through this ‘Daisy Chain’ tactic?
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