Thu.Oct 28, 2021

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Getting Forward to Normal: The Need for Digital Infrastructure

NonProfit PRO

We can live without the office, but we can't live without a digital connection. And yet, think about our investments of time and energy in each. Some of the former debate is merited, but too often our digital infrastructure is like the plumbing, in that, we only notice it when it goes awry.

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Exploring the Role of Apprenticeship in Today’s Economy with Tal Frankfurt + Robert Lerman

Cloud 4 Good

Cloud for Good has launched Talent for Good , a large-scale talent apprenticeship program designed specifically to benefit the Salesforce ecosystem. It’s important to note that an apprenticeship differs from an internship in a few key ways. Internships are often short-term (1-3 months) where apprenticeships are longer-term (1-3 years). Additionally, apprenticeships are more structured and skill-specific than internships.

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3 Ways To Segment and Steward Donors To Improve Digital Donor Retention

NonProfit PRO

Moving forward, organizations should steward new relationships virtually and bring moves management strategies into their digital fundraising programs.

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Advancing Racial Equity Through Data and Transparency

sgEngage

Last year, the murder of George Floyd sparked a national reckoning with systemic racism and an outpouring of support for communities of color as companies made commitments to Black Lives Matter. 95% of Black Americans agree that companies should promote racial equity in the workplace , but 83% said companies have more work to do. Corporate leaders need to be transparent at every step of their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) journey, and recent analysis provides a clear picture of DEI disc

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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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Evaluating Nonprofit Software: A Guided Workbook for Your Project

NonProfit PRO

Is your nonprofit considering investing in a new software solution? While a thoughtful evaluation process takes time, it pays dividends when making a technology decision. Use this workbook and the included resources to guide your planning, evaluation, and decision-making activities as you explore the best solution for your nonprofit.

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Executive Director Management: The Board’s Top 5 Responsibilities

Bloomerang

Finding that perfect balance of power and productivity is one of the most common challenges that nonprofit leaders face. . The board governance model is one of four primary nonprofit governance models. These organizations are structured to grant the power of governance to the board of directors and power of Executive Director management. Unhealthy leadership cultures are often evidenced by one of two polarized governance styles: micromanagement or rubberstamping.

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Expressing thanks at work: It’s good for you and for others

Charity Village

When was the last time someone said thank you at work? When have you last expressed thanks to someone else? How did it land? Was it meaningful? Or did it feel awkward? Expressing meaningful appreciation and acknowledgement can drive engagement, build relationships, foster learning, team mojo – and more. This is a crucial tool for […]. The post Expressing thanks at work: It’s good for you and for others appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Speakers Wanted for Bridge Conference

NonProfit PRO

The conference of, by and for direct marketing fundraising professionals is now accepting proposals from prospective speakers for the 17th annual Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising Conference on Wednesday, July 27 to Friday, July 29, 2022.

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How To Make Acquisition Goal Setting A Breeze

Kindful

Some people love setting goals. I know this, as I’m one of those people! The thing I love about it is that I know I’m getting closer to my goals even when I don’t achieve them. Every step forward gets me closer to achieving what I want to achieve in the end , and that progress keeps me motivated and engaged. . Today I want to talk about the goals you have for your nonprofit, specifically your goals around acquisition.

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3 Tech Hints for Stronger Peer-to-Peer Campaigns

Achieve

Peer-to-peer campaigns are an effective way for nonprofits to leverage their supporters’ connections to reach new donors. Your supporters may have connections your nonprofit doesn’t, and a well run peer-to-peer campaign can put your nonprofit into contact with new audiences your team likely couldn’t reach without your supporters’ help. . A successful peer-to-peer fundraiser empowers volunteers to campaign on your nonprofit’s behalf and encourage their friends, families, and social media follower

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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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Partners in risk

Candid

Conversations about risk between funders and grantees are often difficult because few grant partners are on the same page about risk management, risk mitigation, and risk appetite. According to Pam Foster of Co-Impact, the most important thing funders and grantees can do is establish trust, so that there is room for open and honest discussion about risk without concerns of a grant failing or funding being pulled.

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7 Super Steps for Promoting Your Animal Rescue Nonprofit

Donorbox

Hooray! Your animal rescue nonprofit is built and you’re looking to grow your audience to make a greater positive impact on your community’s precious animals. What’s next?! Implementing a comprehensive and strategic advertising plan that will lead to increased fundraising for your nonprofit. Marketing, advertising, crowdfunding campaigns, and major gifts are all critical aspects of […].

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Dashboards Chart Progress & Measure Performance On One Screen

Donor Search

More and more, nonprofits use data dashboards to drive effective progress toward their fundraising goals through visualization. A dashboard instantly communicates mission-critical information onscreen–saving your busy team from digging through reports and (possibly) drawing incorrect conclusions. What IS a (Fundraising) Dashboard?

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Fundwriter.ai 101 – Can A Robot Write Better Than You?

The Fundraising Authority

What happens when your nonprofit uses an A.I. writing assistant for fundraising? You have probably never used an AI writing assistant, but you might want to start. Let me tell you about Fundwriter.ai because this tool has transformed my life as a nonprofit fundraiser, and I believe it will do the same for you… Have you ever been faced with writing something and wished that you had an assistant to do the work for you?

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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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Crush your membership goals

Nimble AMS

Get your member data in shape to a void the lapse and crush your goals! . When you think about member retention, you might not think about the state of your member data. But maybe it’s time to start. . In a recent association trends study from Community Brands, only 36 percent of association professionals who responded to the study’s survey say the state of their member data is very good or excellent.

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Nonprofit Website Design: 13 Best Practices for Killer Sites

Qgiv

Digital marketing is the norm now, and today nonprofits of all sizes are expected to have professionally designed websites. Of course, few professionals out there are experts in nonprofit website design, but fortunately, you don’t need to be to create a killer website for your organization. Some aspects of nonprofit website design are complicated and require a deep understanding of coding languages.

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