Tue.Oct 12, 2021

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In the Spotlight, the IDSA Foundation Finds Success

.orgSource

Most of us didn’t have viruses on our minds before 2020. Fortunately, some people make researching, preventing, and helping patients survive diseases like COVID-19 their life’s work. When the pandemic put the Infectious Diseases Society of America in the public eye, Stephen Peeler, CFRE, was determined to use that opportunity to gain support for the […].

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Using the Arts to Support Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Leaders of nonprofits all have a few things in common – we believe in dedicating ourselves to working for the common good, money isn’t always the bottom line for us when it comes to our work, and we’re convinced that if we could get enough people to hear the stories of the life-changing work happening […].

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It’s year-end fundraising time. But you’ll be OK!

Hands on Fundraising

My friends, it’s crunch time. Year-end fundraising is here. Somehow, without asking permission, the calendar has flipped to October. And if you’re a fundraiser, you know what that means, right? Time to take a deep breath, center yourself, and get ready for year-end fundraising! Why is year-end so important? Here are some stats from my […]. The post It’s year-end fundraising time.

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The Legacy of Alex Trebek’s Philanthropy

NonProfit PRO

Alex Trebek and other celebrity nonprofit ambassadors can have a profound and lasting impact on the causes they choose to support. While not an easy relationship to cultivate, it can be well worth the effort. Here's how four nonprofits have benefited from the generosity of the late game show host and "Jeopardy!" guest hosts LeVar Burton and George Stephanopoulos.

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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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No Tricks, All Treats: 18 Spooktacular Halloween Fundraising Ideas

Qgiv

October is a very important month for fans of all things scary and spooky. When bright orange pumpkins start popping up on front porches and fake gravestones litter your neighbors’ front yards, it’s safe to say the Halloween season has truly begun. And as a nonprofit organization, the start of October also means you’re entering the last quarter of the year and the beginning of the year-end fundraising season.

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The Future of Social Good Is Now

NonProfit PRO

The need for human services is soaring — outpacing the capacity social good organizations have to help and leaving too many of our neighbors in need. I believe that technology and data are the answer.

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Planning Your Year-End Fundraising: It’s That Time Again!

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Planning Your Year-End Fundraising: It’s That Time Again! Nonprofits receive 50% of their annual donations over the last three months of the year — and that’s coming right up! If you haven’t already made a year-end fundraising plan, now’s the time to start. Begin strategizing your campaign with the following checklist: 1.

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DonorPerfect CommUNITY Conference recap: The Future of Community Fundraising

DonorPerfect

A fresh look at community fundraising for 2022 I don’t know about you, but I think the language we use in our personal and professional lives is very powerful. We debate and deliberate the language for mission, vision, values, cases for support, appeals – absolutely EVERYTHING! Community usually centers around shared attitudes, interests, and goals.

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How to Overcome the Fear That Success Is Selfish in Order to Better Serve Your Nonprofit and Your Community

Bloomerang

This post is part of a series on limiting beliefs. Read the first post on overcoming the fear that your story doesn’t matter. . This blog series is designed to help nonprofit professionals like you make subtle mindset shifts that can make a big difference in your work, as well as increase your job satisfaction. . By identifying and addressing limiting beliefs that you may face, you can train your brain to approach tasks with more confidence, creativity, and enthusiasm.

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[WEBINAR] Nonprofit Leader Panel: Event Fundraising For Year-End 2021

CauseVox

Thinking of running a virtual, in-person, or hybrid event this year-end? We’re taking a look at top events from this year, so you can learn how to run a ticketed event fundraiser this year-end. During this hour-long panel discussion, we will sit down with Subira Taylor-Louineus, Director of Operations and Finance at Mentor NY to discuss how they’ve sold tickets to their virtual event, resulting in over $124,000 raised of a $10,000 goal!

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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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A New Era for Foundation Collaboration

sgEngage

In the past, many foundations viewed collaboration as a speed bump. Collaborations, after all, take time. When two or more organizations work together on any project, time must be spent up front setting ground rules, creating processes, and making compromises. But at a time when many foundations are looking for creative ways to address the overlapping crises of COVID-19, racial injustice, and climate change, they are viewing collaboration much differently.

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The Future Of Nonprofit Fundraising and Engagement

Bonterra

The next few months represent an important time for fundraising teams at nonprofits across the world with Giving Tuesday around the corner and end-of-year programs just beginning. While much of your work will be focused on executing the last few events of 2020, it’s always a good time to look ahead and to think about the future of your nonprofit fundraising strategies.

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3 Tips for Keeping Gift Officers Motivated

sgEngage

As you work to implement your fundraising vision, its likely gift officers play a vital role. In this dynamic work environment, how are you keeping gift officers motivated and connected to their outcomes? Keeping officers motivated is tough. It isn’t a one-time fix. And there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. It is finding what works for your team, managing change, and maybe even changing the culture.

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Flags of Freedom: A Spotlight on Global LGBTQ History and Activism

Tech Soup

At TechSoup, we are dedicated to serving diverse civil society organizations around the world. The month of October is recognized both as Global Diversity Awareness Month and as LGBT History Month. To celebrate, we want to spotlight two civil society organizations working towards awareness of LGBTQ history and inclusivity for LGBTQ people everywhere: the GLBT Historical Society and The Amsterdam Rainbow Dress Foundation.

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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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Letter from the Editor: Blue Avocado Interviews

Blue Avocado

Dear reader: For a humble period of time, I’ve interacted with nonprofit executive directors, board members, and staff to share with nonprofits the practical wisdom acquired through working in the sector. Long-time subscribers might recall that the Letter from the Editor was a regular feature of Blue Avocado. A little over a year ago, I […]. The post Letter from the Editor: Blue Avocado Interviews appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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4 Ways Nonprofits Can Make the Most of WordPress

Qgiv

About De’Yonté Wilkinson: De’Yonté is the Director of Site Builds at Cornershop Creative. De’Yonté’s a late-80s baby who found his passion for web design and development during MySpace’s heyday, when he helped his friends create awesome profiles. He’s spent the last three years specializing in WordPress and conversion optimization, and is an active proponent of coding guidelines.

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How to Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Nonprofit and Increase Awareness

Donorbox

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network. But you knew that, didn’t you? Did you know that 56% of LinkedIn users are more likely to donate to charities compared to other internet users? This makes LinkedIn a goldmine for any nonprofit that wants to increase awareness. But how do you use LinkedIn to promote your […]. The post How to Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Nonprofit and Increase Awareness appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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10 Best Online Fundraising Platforms For Nonprofits In 2021

CauseVox

Nonprofit fundraising in 2021 is dominated by the digital space. But what are the best online fundraising platforms for nonprofits? Let’s be real: it can be overwhelming. There are tons of online fundraising platforms and software out there that claim they’re the solution to all your problems and promise to bring you hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Nonprofit Technology Kick Start: Free World Class Board Meeting Software

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.

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3 Steps to Making Data Protection a Priority at Your Nonprofit

Saleforce Nonprofit

Nonprofits are primarily mission-driven organizations. Their success is measured by their impact in the community, and their achievement of the mission set out at their formation. But nonprofits are also business enterprises, built on an underlying model that allows their programs and organizations to operate and succeed. Leaders of nonprofits are constantly being challenged by the need to modernize and keep up with digital innovation while maintaining donor trust.

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Risk & Reward: Open Road Alliance and Candid launch new risk management course for funders

Candid

One need look no further than the events of the last 18 months to understand the importance of considering the power of the unexpected to disrupt and derail the best laid plans. How can funders safeguard impact in an uncertain world? And how can the exercise of risk mitigation support grantee efforts rather than create a burdensome process? Candid Learning teamed up with Open Road Alliance, a longtime advocate of using risk mitigation strategies as a form of social sector strengthening, to devel

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