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[FREE WEBINAR] How Nonprofits Can Leverage Social Media Data & Analytics to Attract New Donors

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Time: 1pm EDT / 10am PDT. Presented by: Dana Bakich , Founder of Positive Equation. Cost: Free. Did you scroll through content on Instagram today? Or maybe watch a live video on Facebook? Ever wonder what made you pause on that post, hit like to engage, or donate? The key to building a digital strategy that works is DATA.

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The Transformation of a Donor Through Encouraged Aspirations

NonProfit PRO

Do not be satisfied with just an annual gift, major gift or planned gift. Strive to seek multiple gifts from various assets of one donor. The compounding effect of the gift will provide enhanced financial results and a deeper and more meaningful relationship with your donors.

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Interview with Bryan Stevenson: On Juneteenth and Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

What is the Opposite of Poverty? Bryan Stevenson says, “It’s Justice.”. Salesforce.org’s head of brand and insights, Devi Thomas, sat down with Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) and author of Just Mercy, a book about his fight to help those wrongfully convicted on death row. The book was so popular that it was also made into an award-winning hit film.

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Don’t Forget About Gen X

NonProfit PRO

Gen Xers can no longer be ignored by nonprofits. In fact, they’re primed to usher in the next great generation of charitable giving. RKD Group has commissioned research to find out what drives Generation X. With these insights, fundraisers can better connect with this critical group of donors.

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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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The Insider’s Guide: Leading With Nonprofit Legacies

Bloomerang

Two thirds of Americans don’t have a will. That’s a vast area of untapped resources for the nonprofit sector. Expanding a current gifts program or taking on the challenge of beginning one is incredibly rewarding but takes time to ferment. Encouraging people to make a will and include your nonprofit in it isn’t easy. A fun run or gala charity auction is a lot more upbeat.

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The Race You Want to Lose

NonProfit PRO

We live in an era when anyone can announce anything to everyone. You’d think that would be a good thing. In most cases, it’s not. Most of the time it’s a race for cheap attention. For nonprofits seeking the unearned notice of followers on social media, it’s quickly turned into a race to the bottom.

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The Global Online Fundraising Scorecard

NonProfit PRO

Download your free copy of this research study that takes a mystery donor’s look at the online giving experience and email communications of 630 organizations in 9 countries.

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Qgiv Wins Award for Nonprofit Fundraising Software in the 16th Annual 2021 IT World Awards®

Qgiv

We’re excited to share that Qgiv has been named a Silver winner for “Hot Company of the Year” in the 16th Annual 2021 IT World Awards® ! The IT World Awards recognize information technology and cyber security companies with advanced products that are in high demand and set the bar higher for others in all areas of technology and cyber security.

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Finding Your Special Sauce in Sponsorship 

The Sponsorship Collective

For any target sponsor you’re pursuing, there are dozens, sometimes hundreds of other companies and organizations trying to do the same. You have to prove to a sponsor that you have something all those other sponsorship seekers don’t. That something is what I like to refer to as special sauce. What is your special sauce […]. The post Finding Your Special Sauce in Sponsorship appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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The Event Marketer’s Mega Guide to Driving Leads and Accelerating Growth

AccelEvents

Few roles have changed more dramatically since the pandemic than that of the event marketer. With events shifting from in-person to virtual and now to hybrid formats, the way attendees experience and interact with event content has also changed. . This new reality and shifting landscape have created significant opportunities to use virtual and hybrid events — and the technology that powers them — to elevate brand awareness, increase demand generation, enhance user acquisition, and ul

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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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Leading From Home: How to Manage a Virtual Team

Charity Village

Original Broadcast Date: Thursday, June 24, 2021 Summary: Working from home has become the “new normal” for many organizations, and it has been a challenging adjustment for all departments. Sargent Solutions Inc has been successfully working remotely since 2016, long before the COVID-19 pandemic made its impact. This webinar is be packed with tips and […].

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The Hybrid Event: 5 Tips for Better Fundraising Results

Greater Giving

Sometimes you uncover great, new ideas through careful research and execution. Other times, new knowledge is a hard-won prize gained from running the gauntlet of trial and error. This is the story of the hybrid fundraiser. Throughout 2020, planners were forced to go online to hold their annual fundraising events virtually when large gatherings were prohibited due to the pandemic.

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Dreamforce 2021 and the Future of Events

Cloud 4 Good

Have you heard the news? Dreamforce 2021 is going to be a (partially) in-person event this year! But before you pack up your Astro plushie, book your hotel room, and take the next flight to San Francisco, let’s take a look at what the Dreamforce experience is going to look like post-pandemic. Here is What We Know About Dreamforce 2021. The highly-anticipated event, held completely virtually in 2020, is set to take place September 21 – 23 and will consist of small in-person gatherings and a more

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Surviving a Post-Cookie (No, Not THOSE Kind) World

M+R

Read time: 3 minutes. When Google announced it was banning third-party tracking cookies beginning in 2022 ( or 2023? ), I do what I always do in a crisis: I started baking cookies. It’s soothing, it’s delicious, and in this case it felt very appropriate. Then I did the other thing I do in a crisis: I talked to my very smart colleagues about what we’re going to do about this major new marketing challenge. .

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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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Advancing your career: How to get noticed in a nonprofit workplace

Charity Village

Being ambitious and wanting to advance your career is a healthy motivation. After all, self-actualization is indeed listed within Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Unfortunately, in the nonprofit sector it isn’t always clear how to do this. In my experience, the key to getting noticed in nonprofits is to emphasize your soft skills, such as personality […].

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How to Promote a Fundraiser Like a Pro

Qgiv

When it comes time to make a splash with your big fundraising event, you want to attract as many potential donors as possible. After all, every dollar your organization takes in goes to support your mission! That’s why it’s important to promote your event to not only your existing supporters, but also to new folks. Read on for nine tools you can use to promote your fundraiser like a pro!

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Everything You Need to Know about 509(a)(1) Public Charities

Donorbox

Even if you’re familiar with nonprofits, you might not know exactly what constitutes a 509(a)(1) public charity. In this post, you’ll learn what a 509a1 is as well as what sets it apart from other types of tax-exempt organizations. We’ll also cover some examples of various 509a1 charities as well as the difference between a […]. The post Everything You Need to Know about 509(a)(1) Public Charities appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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BEYOND JDEI: Advancing Racial Equity in Organizations – Live Q&A

Blue Avocado

Recorded on: June 24, 2021 (Closed captioning for the hearing-impaired and Spanish-speaking attendees is now available. Note a second browser window is required.) Over the past year, Covid-19, the murder of George Floyd, and the Black Lives Matter protests compelled awareness of institutional racial disparities in this country. Nonprofits have committed to Justice, Diversity, Equity, […].

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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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US and Canadian workers report highest rate of daily stress in the world

Charity Village

Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace: 2021 Report found that workers in the U.S. and Canada reported the highest rate of daily stress in the world during 2020. Globally, Gallup’s World Poll found substantial increases in daily stress, worry, sadness and anger among workers employed for an employer during 2020. But the U.S. and Canada topped the […].

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9 Best Online Fundraising Platforms for 2021 and Beyond

Donorbox

Online fundraising platforms offer a convenient way to collect gifts and support meaningful projects. But, these days, there are so many fundraising sites to choose from. It can be challenging to know which one will provide the best functionality for your needs – and the best experience for your donors. In this blog, you’ll learn […]. The post 9 Best Online Fundraising Platforms for 2021 and Beyond appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Apply now to be a member of AFP’s Distinguished Fellows Program

Charity Village

AFP’s Distinguished Fellows Program recognizes individuals who have made significant leadership contributions to philanthropy and the fundraising profession, and who continue to advance ethical and effective fundraising through their volunteer and advisory work. The designation represents the pinnacle of service to AFP and the profession, and to the tenets of giving, volunteerism, and philanthropy.

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Are You Ready for Grant Funding?

NonProfit Hub

This blog was sponsored by BryteBridge Nonprofit Solutions. So, you want to start applying for grants? Great! Grants are a great additional revenue source for nonprofits. Grantors can often be long-term relationships that have lasting impacts on organizations and the communities they serve. Plus, grants can be incredibly helpful in maintaining programs and services, as well as expanding on them.

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Donor Engagement Guide: 8 Key Steps to Better Retain and Engage Donors

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!

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Park People releases 2021 Canadian City Parks Report

Charity Village

Just launched by Park People, the 2021 Canadian City Parks Report, features the most important trends and opportunities in Canada’s city parks in the last year. Based on data from 32 Canadian cities and a survey of 3,500 Canadians, this year’s report has a dedicated focus on the critical role parks’ play in creating more […].

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Tracking Social Media Engagements and Conversions for Your Nonprofit

Classy

Metrics matter because they give your nonprofit insights on decision-making and provide evidence for what kind of content to share. This is especially true on social media because there are so many data points you can track. However, this amount of data can be overwhelming, so nonprofits have to prioritize which metrics to actually measure. Across platforms, you should be tracking social media engagement rates and conversion rates.

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TechSoup global study finds civil society organizations moving to adopt cloud-based services and cybersecurity tools, but challenges remain

Charity Village

TechSoup released findings from the largest global research study of civil society organizations ever fielded to understand the data handling practices and digital readiness among nonprofits and to identify ways that organizations like TechSoup can help advance nonprofits’ digital transformation journeys and enhance sector impact. The study commissioned by TechSoup and supported in part by a generous […].

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3 Questions To Ask If You Think Your Acquisition Audience Is Burned Out

Kindful

No matter how you’re trying to acquire new donors for your nonprofit , at some point you may begin to wonder if your target audience is burned out or fatigued. For the purposes of this blog post, we’ll define burnout as the repeated non-response of an acquisition audience. In simpler terms, that means you’re not hearing from them when you reach out. .

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Nonprofit Technology Adoption: Why It Matters and How to Be Successful

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.