Mon.Apr 17, 2023

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Donations Decline for the First Time Since 2012, Fundraising Effectiveness Project Data Shows

NonProfit PRO

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project released its full-year 2022 numbers at AFP ICON yesterday. And they weren’t good. Donor dollars had been rising since 2012 — until now. Here’s a breakdown of the findings.

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Grow the Human Skills: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication

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AI, which once lived on the far horizon, is making a swift and dramatic entrance into our daily lives. The technology promises to upend the way business operates. Yet no one is sure how that new reality will unfold. It’s certain that jobs, which are ubiquitous in the current economy, will disappear in the same way that file clerks and gas station attendants have vanished.

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Bush School Center for Nonprofits to Host Bank of America Program on Volunteerism

NonProfit PRO

The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy at Texas A&M University's Bush School of Government & Public Service will host the annual Bank of America Program on Volunteerism on April 19, 2023.

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How to Write a Sponsorship Letter (+ 7 Templates)

Wild Apricot

The post How to Write a Sponsorship Letter (+ 7 Templates) appeared first on WildApricot.

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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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Cannexus24 Call for Presenters is Now Open

Charity Village

Canada’s Career Development Conference will be held on January 29 – 31, 2024, in Ottawa. CERIC invites individuals or organizations with an interest in presenting at the annual Cannexus conference to submit a brief session outline for consideration using the Proposal Form and encourages people to inform colleagues or students of this opportunity.

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Trust-Based Philanthropy: “Walking the Talk” Towards Long-Term Financial Wellness

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We’ve recently witnessed an unprecedented number of what many consider to be “transformational gifts” across the social sector. Contributions range from tens of thousands to hundreds of millions of dollars—depending on the size of the recipient organization—while spanning a broad range of institutions and issue areas. Take philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, whose donations have yielded more than $14 billion in funding for about 1,600 nonprofits since 2019, according to her long-awaited website Yiel

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Two-Thirds of Nonprofits Reporting Volunteer Shortages

Charity Village

Volunteer Canada reports two-thirds of Canadian nonprofits are experiencing volunteer shortages. In light of National Volunteer Week, April 16 to 22, 2023, everyone is encouraged to volunteer their time to organizations in need. The National Volunteer Week celebration is a time to thank, recognize, and recruit volunteers from coast to coast to coast.

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How to Measure the Success of Your Festival Sponsorships

The Sponsorship Collective

Festivals usually attract a bevy of sponsors, including promotional and cash sponsors. With so many partners on your plate, it’s integral you measure the success of each sponsor to gauge whether you’ll work with them again. What kinds of data do you need to measure festival sponsor success? Here’s how to measure the success of […] The post How to Measure the Success of Your Festival Sponsorships appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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Low income Canadians are struggling financially without adequate support to recover

Charity Village

Prosper Canada conducted a new study, undertaken with funding support from Co-operators. The study determined that low-income Canadians are increasingly financially vulnerable and lack access to adequate support. Individuals require assistance and resources to achieve financial stability and gain financial health. Read the full study for details, click here.

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How Matching Gift Appeals Can Fuel Alumni Engagement

Double the Donation

Billions of dollars are contributed to nonprofits and schools each year through corporate matching gift programs. But these initiatives can do more than offer funding for your institution. If you’re wondering how matching gift appeals can fuel alumni engagement, you’ve come to the right place.

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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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Canadian workers losing 48 days per year to absences and presenteeism

Charity Village

According to The Wellness Report report released by Manulife, a sizeable portion of Canadian workers struggle to care for their mental and physical health post-pandemic. As a result, there has been a significant drop in productivity, and an increase in absences and presenteeism. However, the report highlighted the importance of workplace culture, programming, and support […] The post Canadian workers losing 48 days per year to absences and presenteeism appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Recruiting and Retaining Nonprofit Volunteers

Greater Giving

Nonprofit organizations rely heavily on the support and dedication of volunteers to achieve their goals. Recruiting and retaining nonprofit volunteers can be a challenge, especially in today’s busy and competitive world. In this article, we’ll explore some best practices for recruiting and retaining nonprofit volunteers. Volunteer Management Effective volunteer management is key to attracting and retaining volunteers.

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The BEST Way to Find New Donors for Your Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

I hear it all the time – Where do I find new donors? Is there a list somewhere? Ha ha. Uh, no. There’s no magic pill you can take that will somehow attract rich people to your cause like moths to a flame. That would be cool if it were real. But it doesn’t work that way. Yet, there are some proven techniques for finding people who love your nonprofit’s work and want to see you succeed.

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