Thu.Jul 07, 2022

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What Can Your Nonprofit Do With Just $1?

NonProfit PRO

In her latest blog, Erica Waasdorp begs the question: What can you do with just $1? She points out that combining those dollars will help make the giver stand tall, and that microdonations will eventually make a huge difference.

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How to know if your association is ready for a technology assessment

Nimble AMS

Is it time for your association to invest in new technology? Maybe your current association management software is starting to cost you in complex customizations and product upgrades. Perhaps you’ve lost staff because of broken digital processes and slow technology. You might even notice your member retention numbers are slipping, as individuals choose other associations with better technology to provide a superior member experience. .

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Follow This Simple Formula for Your Mission and Vision Statements

NonProfit PRO

Your nonprofit has its own identity, and it’s likely that you want to tell your whole story to your stakeholders. However, when nonprofits wrap everything that the organization is about into its mission and vision statements, a lot of the power and decision-making value is lost in these lofty and winding statements. .

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[ASK AN EXPERT] When Should We Give Donors Gifts?

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 when it’s a good idea to give gifts to donors. . Dear Charity Clairity, I know public broadcasting offers donors gifts in exchange for their donations at various levels.

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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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DipJar Announces DipJar Online, Extending DipJar’s Leadership in Fundraising to Online

NonProfit PRO

DipJar, a giving technology platform, announced the Early Access release of DipJar Online, which will enable nonprofit organizations to create goal-driven, campaign-based fundraising initiatives that facilitate multi-channel donor engagement.

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Five tips to get you ready for a social media giving day

Candid

July 15 is officially Social Media Giving Day. This ‘holiday’ began in 2013, when Givver.com promoted it as an opportunity to leverage social media platforms for donations. Since then, a lot has changed. Meta and TikTok have made donations even easier, giving potential donors the opportunity to donate without leaving the platform. Now, you can donate without interrupting your scrolling. .

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What is digital transformation and how can your nonprofit prepare for it?

Charity Village

Digital transformation is a very buzzwordy phrase these days. But what does it actually mean? What are you transforming from and what are you becoming? How do you begin this transformation and then how do you sustain it? Simply put, an organization that has digitally transformed is enabled by digital technologies. Enabled is a key […]. The post What is digital transformation and how can your nonprofit prepare for it?

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Example Fundraising Scripts to Use When Asking for Donations

Bloomerang

Making fundraising calls can be nerve-wracking, but it helps to have a plan in the form of a fundraising script. In this guide, we’ll offer some tips and sample scripts you can use when calling donors to request a face-to-face meeting or directly request donations. Let’s dive in! Why and when to use a script for fundraising. When thinking about how to ask for donations, it’s natural to wonder: What should I say?

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Your career after … Tips for making a change after a life event

Charity Village

This article was originally published on CareerWise’s blog and has been reprinted with permission. If there is one thing the pandemic has taught us, it’s that a lot of us are looking for a change in order to find our purpose in our lives and/or careers. My program, “Your Career After…”, is about what you […]. The post Your career after … Tips for making a change after a life event appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Three Things Missing from Every Sponsorship Program 

The Sponsorship Collective

Although you might be new to sponsorship if you’re reading this, I’m anything but. At this stage in my career, I’ve probably gone over more than 2,000 sponsorship packages, which is no small feat. These packages have been for a range of industries. Some are smaller deals and others are multi-million-dollar deals. Yet I’ve noticed […]. The post Three Things Missing from Every Sponsorship Program appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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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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The Complete Guide to Building Your Donation Page

CauseVox

It’s no secret that your donation page is a really big deal. With over 50% of donors preferring to give online, a high-functioning donation page isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s key to raising more funds. If your donation page doesn’t deliver, you’re probably leaving money on the table. At CauseVox, we’re all about helping nonprofits reach their goals, which is why we’ve compiled a complete guide to building a donation page to raise the money you need to advance your mission.

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Donor Privacy: Protecting Your Revenue and Reputation Online

OneCause

Online giving continues to be a fast growing and dynamic revenue opportunity for nonprofits of all sizes. The Blackbaud Institute reports that in 2020, total online giving across the sector was up by 21% over 2019. When broken down by budget-size, the trends show impressive growth across the board: Medium-sized nonprofits with budgets of $1M – $10M were the largest growth leaders, notching a 25% year-over-year increase in their online giving revenue.

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Passkeys, password managers, and two factor authentication: Tips for keeping your nonprofit secure

Media Cause

On June 9, 2022, at the 2022 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC22), Apple announced its plans for iOS16. One major feature is Passkey, which will allow users to get away from passwords and utilize a more secure way to lock down their accounts. . Here’s how to take advantage of passkeys and other offerings to keep your nonprofit secure. . Thou shall not pass…word .

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Inspiring Leadership Quotes

Eric Jacobsen Blog

These quotes truly inspire me and hopefully they will inspire you as well : “The three common characteristics of best companies -- they care, they have fun, they have high performance expectations.” -- Brad Hams “The one thing that's common to all successful people: They make a habit of doing things that unsuccessful people don't like to do.” -- Michael Phelps “It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit." -- Harry S.

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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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What is Search Intent and Why is it Important for Nonprofits?

Media Cause

Search intent comes down to one thing: understanding the why. It’s important to understand why users are searching for your content or nonprofit. Knowing your ideal audience’s intent will set you apart from the competition. Now let’s dive in! What is Search Intent? In this post, we will walk through the concept and strategy of understanding search intent, better known as the ‘why’ behind a query on search engines.

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How to Get In-Kind or Contra Sponsorship 

The Sponsorship Collective

Here on the Sponsorship Collective blog, I mostly talk about offering sponsorship services in exchange for cash. There’s yet a different type of sponsorship that I don’t cover nearly as often. I’m talking about in-kind or contra sponsorship. If you’re interested in pursuing in-kind or contra sponsorship as part of your next sponsorship program, I […].

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20 Fun & Meaningful Community Service Ideas for High School Students

Donorbox

High school students have a lot more power than they may think. These people start marches and reach out to their representatives to get something done. Without teenagers participating in community service, little would get done. High school students are passionate about their communities and the world because they know they will have to deal […].

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5 Ways to Power Up Your Nonprofit Email Deliverability

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Creating your next fundraising campaign requires a lot of work: you must identify your goals, your audience, segment your lists, create compelling content, and set up and test everything in your CRM. When the moment finally arrives to call your constituents to action, the last thing you want is for your hard work to be whisked away into a junk folder, never to be seen by your supporters.

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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.