Fri.Jan 07, 2022

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Drawing on Skills-Based Volunteerism to Meet Organizational Needs in a Time of Change

NonProfit PRO

Skills-based volunteering can be of critical support to nonprofits in the current environment, enabling them to take a step back from their current context and envision the future.

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What artificial intelligence and predictive analytics can do for your association

Nimble AMS

You’ve heard about artificial intelligence and predictive analytics, but do you know how they can help your association? . Here are six practical examples of how AI and predictive analytics technologies can help your organization work smarter and faster. I recently wrote about why 2022 is the year to get started with artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics for your association.

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Be Your Best as a Fundraiser in 2022

NonProfit PRO

Your own self-care affects you, your team and organizational outcomes. It affects your ability to have meaningful relationships with a variety of constituencies.

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6 Must-Read Climate Fiction Novels for Our Changing World

Saleforce Nonprofit

Climate change is everywhere in the news, and usually not because of positive developments. It’s hard to watch, and if you’re like me, you experience some guilt about feeling “over it” and wanting to take a break and do something entertaining. Well, I have good news: You can do both! In 2012, there was a day when I felt that guilt and stumbled upon the outstanding book, Parable of the Sower by Octavia E.

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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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Join Us For “Why Using A Professional Benefit Auctioneer (Rather Than An Emcee or General Auctioneer) Is A Must To Raise Significantly More Money At Your Next Live, Virtual, or Hybrid Auction”

NonProfit PRO

Register today, and join us live on Thursday, February 9th, 2022, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Learn why working with a highly experienced, professional benefit auctioneer for your next auction is as critical to your next event journey as having a professional pilot flying the plane when you’re traveling in the air, especially in uncertain conditions.

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Celebrating Black History Month

Bloomerang

Bloomerang is proud to celebrate Black History Month! The contribution that Black Fundraising Professionals make to the nonprofit sector is and has been immense; but too often overlooked. We are happy to champion those voices and perspectives here. Essential Reading. Why Do Nonprofits Struggle with Diversity? – by Kishshana Palmer, CFRE. The RACE to Philanthropy – by Michelle Drinks. 4 Ways Education Nonprofits Can Fundraise More Equitably – Kenneth Woods.

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A Guide to Donor Engagement

Bloomerang

What is Donor Engagement? Not all donors are created equal. Imagine you have two donors who each give $100. However, one volunteers regularly, never misses opening an email and brought other supporters to your organization. Will you communicate to both donors the same way? If you aren’t measuring donor engagement, you might have to. Donor engagement is a measure of all of the things that make up a complete donor profile, beyond just gift size and superficial demographic information.

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Leveraging Engaged Users In Your Online Community

Tech Soup

Many users on social media associate a large follower base with strong community engagement. Although it helps to have a large following, it does not necessarily mean that the community is loyal and dedicated to your cause. It's important to make a strong effort to pay attention to your online community, find ways to collaborate, and host a place where your members are heard.

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A Guide to Donor Retention

Bloomerang

A Guide to Donor Retention. What is Donor Retention? If you’re a fundraiser or nonprofit development professional, you’ve likely heard the term “donor retention.” It’s one of the hottest topics of discussion in the nonprofit sector. But what is donor retention? And why is it important? Quite simply, donor retention is a measure of how many donors continue to donate to your organization.

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Why Is Gyrus Systems The Best Open-Source Training Management System?

Gyrus

Open-source training management system is the need of every professional space to survive and sustain in a competitive environment. Learn how Gyrus Systems delivers it efficiently to its clients.

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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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Follow This Sentence Structure To Effectively Communicate Fundraising Goals

Bloomerang

During a campaign, communication is key. In fact, communication is key in most instances (relationships, operations, ordering at a restaurant) but I digress. Today we will talk about how to help your audience visualize the impact their donation can have within your organization and then how to communicate the results when a campaign has ended. Studies show the more you can break down your goals and results for your donors, the more success you will have in raising money. .

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The capital campaign case statement: friend or foe to equitable fundraising?

Big Duck

The post The capital campaign case statement: friend or foe to equitable fundraising? appeared first on Big Duck.

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Guest Blogging Guidelines

Bloomerang

Bloomerang accepts article submissions from thought-leaders in the nonprofit sector. Blog posts should focus on best practices, case studies or other information that would be viewed as educational to nonprofit professionals and fundraisers. Overtly promotional or solicitous content is not welcomed. The desired minimum length is 600-850 words, but please do not feel limited by those parameters.

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Philanthropi Raises $4M Powering the Giving Legacies of Philanthropists

NonProfit PRO

Philanthropi, the company revolutionizing charitable giving by democratizing philanthropy through its “giving-as-a-service” platform, announced that it raised $4M in funding from lead investor Amex Ventures, with participation from Live Oak Ventures and Darco Capital. This funding will help Philanthropi advance its mission to let every individual create their own personal, charitable foundation.

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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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33+ Giving Tuesday Ideas: Expert Tips and Campaigns to Try

Bloomerang

This page will be updated as more Giving Tuesday resources come to light. To suggest more Giving Tuesday ideas, please email steven.shattuck@bloomerang.co. Get notified when additions are made to this page: Giving Tuesday is fast approaching! Each year, Giving Tuesday occurs the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It’s a day that nonprofits frequently use to encourage additional giving from their supporters. .