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Integrated Planning Keeps the Glass Half-Full

.orgSource

In June, I thought the dust was settling. Now, with the onslaught of virulent Delta, not so much. We are still in the grip of disruption. The change seems to be that people are learning to cope. There is a shift from reactive to more deliberate approaches. Organizations are investigating technology acquisitions and launching new […]. The post Integrated Planning Keeps the Glass Half-Full appeared first on.orgSource.

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Mentorship Is a Two-Way Street

NonProfit PRO

Mentorship is a two-way street. It should be a give-and-take process. Be both a mentee and mentor over time. Receive advice and guidance from those who have already been where you plan to go. Over time, be prepared to give your knowledge and experience to others by paying it forward.

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Review of ASAE 2021 Annual Meeting Hybrid Pop-Up in D.C.

The MatrixFiles

I attended the Virtual ASAE Annual Meeting last week. Unlike other virtual meetings I’ve attended recently, this one had a hybrid pop-up strategy. 10 cities hosted half-day in person events. I got to attend the DC pop-up on Monday, August 16. How did it work and was it successful? Here’s my review. The Venue. The DC pop-up was held at the DC Convention Center.

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Q&A: Black Philanthropy Month Founder Amplifies the Power of Black Donors

NonProfit PRO

In the first Q&A installment of a two-part series looking at Black giving, Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland, founder and chief architect of August's Black Philanthropy Month, will discuss the importance of both Black American and immigrant donors to the nonprofit sector, and the impact of Black Philanthropy Month.

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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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[ASK AN EXPERT] Do You Have To Ask For Feedback In Person?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether or not you have to ask for donor feedback in person. . Dear Charity Clairity, I recently read your advice about how to tactfully ask for donor feedback without making promises, and I appreciate what you had to say.

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TREND SPOTLIGHT: Small Donors Are Giving Big

Greater Giving

The recent surge in small, individual donations may shape the future of nonprofit fundraising. So how do you capitalize on it? As the pandemic swelled in 2020, so did generosity from everyday people. GivingTuesday reported an 11% increase in participation small donors (those who gave gifts of less than $500)—a marked change from previous years, when overall charitable donations by individuals actually decreased.

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How to Start a Church: The Ultimate Nonprofit Guide

Donorbox

So you’ve been called to start a church. You feel compelled to reach out to the community in a new way, with your own goals, hopes, and messaging. You’re ready to start the work…but you have no clue how to get started. You aren’t the first! Starting a church can be a huge task, one […]. The post How to Start a Church: The Ultimate Nonprofit Guide appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Imagine Canada releases free Organizational Resilience Self-Assessment tool

Charity Village

Imagine Canada‘s new, free Organizational Resilience Self-Assessment tool makes it easy for charities and nonprofits of all sizes to evaluate resilience and organizational competencies related to risk, governance, accountability, and trust. It takes less than 15 minutes to complete, and you’ll receive a free, customized PDF report providing strategic insights to guide important discussions with […].

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Using Prospect Research to Improve Your Ask: 5 Tips

Achieve

Nonprofits professionals turn to prospect research time after time to enhance and strengthen their fundraising strategies. This research method has the innate ability to uncover valuable information on prospective donors, helping your organization better understand its audience and determine key cultivation steps. . When you understand your prospective donors better, you can craft well-thought-out fundraising asks that are customized and most relevant to each potential supporter.

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Lasting Leadership Lessons From A Year That Changed Everything

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Leave it to leadership and communications expert, David Grossman , to decide to write a book called, Heart First, Lasting Leadership Lessons From A Year That Changed Everything. David is so in tune with providing timely, critical, actionable advice, how-to’s and tips for leaders. Heart First is engaging, inspirational and packed with powerful stories of lessons learned by a wealth of leaders with diverse backgrounds.

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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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Safety First: How to Mitigate Risk at In-Person Events

Qgiv

Planning a safe event—especially if it’s your first time steering the ship—can feel dizzying. The good news is, you’re a fundraising professional and if anyone can pull it off, it’s you! Mapping out a fundraising event, especially while taking COVID into consideration, can feel like a game of psychological chess between yourself and the world.

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4 Strategies to Digitize Your Next Fundraising Campaign

Care2

Software and digital tools have redefined how nonprofits think about outreach and organization. While paper physical copies still have their place as reference documents, digitizing your fundraising campaigns allows your nonprofit’s team easy access to shared tools while communicating with supporters across the country.

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How to Get Donations: Try These 20+ Tips!

Qgiv

Donations are essential to the health of your nonprofit organization. Without the generosity of your current donors and your consistent effort to acquire new ones, it would be impossible for your team to continue working toward accomplishing your mission. However, collecting donations is easier said than done, whether you’re a small nonprofit just starting out or a large, well-established organization.