Gyrus

JUNE 16, 2016

Gamification – Badges, Levels, or Leaderboards? Gamification is a buzzword you have undoubtedly encountered. The novel concept of taking something that is intrinsically fun and forming it around a learning exercise is an incredible notion that really invigorates the field of corporate learning and development. But anything new tends to lead to a lot of questions and with those develop a few barriers of entry that the industry must overcome.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2016

Building a strong brand is about more than a logo. Branding is one of the most powerful tools nonprofits can use to open doors to funding, grow support, and drive engagement. Yet all too often, organizations create their websites, collateral, and other communications without starting where it matters most: their purpose. Purpose is at the heart of a truly compelling brand.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 16, 2016

This post was originally featured on The Huffington Post: Impact. According to Giving USA, total charitable giving in the U.S. reached $373.25 billion in 2015, a 4.1% increase in current dollars and a 4.0% increase in inflation-adjusted dollars. Approximately 71% of those donations came from individuals. Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy is the longest running annual report on U.S. charitable giving and estimates sources of giving and amounts received by type of organization.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 16, 2016

Your social media strategy should never involve posting online “just because.”. Whatever you’re posting, from quirky videos at the office to educational infographics, your social media should have a defined goal—and that starts with identifying an audience. Your audience impacts your social media strategy and content choices, both of which are working together to achieve your goals.

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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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