Fri.Jun 12, 2020

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Living Our Intentions: Taking Action for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice

Wild Apricot

We are living in one of the most painful and challenging?moments?in our history. Here is what Personify as an organization intends to do in response to improve our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

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First-Time Donor Retention: 3 Nonprofit Best Practices

NonProfit Hub

Your nonprofit’s team likely spends quite a bit of time focusing on raising the funds you need to achieve your goals. There are many considerations to go over, including what types of campaigns to employ, what fundraising strategies to exercise during these campaigns, and what your revenue goals are. . However, during these discussions, many organizations ask the same question: “How do we attract more donors?

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How to Create a Free Membership Database Template in Wild Apricot

Wild Apricot

A membership database will help you move on from using spreadsheets and start making the best of your member data. Use our free membership database template to get started!

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How To Be An Effective Listener

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Here are some great tips from Michelle Tillis Lederman 's book, The 11 Laws of Likability. They are all about: what to do and what not to do to be a leader who's an effective listener : Do : Maintain eye contact Limit your talking Focus on the speaker Ask questions Manage your emotions Listen with your eyes and ears Listen for ideas and opportunities Remain open to the conversation Confirm understanding, paraphrase Give nonverbal messages that you are listening (nod, smile) Ignore distractions D

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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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Best Practices for Running a Virtual Conference

AccelEvents

Whether you are a seasoned event organizer or brand new to the industry, the move away from physical conferences toward virtual or online conferences can feel challenging at best. The rapid spread of the coronavirus may have made virtual events necessary, but the truth is that their implementation has been trending upward for years. In order to capitalize on this momentum and host a successful virtual conference, there are a few foundational elements and processes that absolutely need to be cons

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5 Nonprofit Emails That DON’T Ask For a Donation

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Ines Alvergne , Content Marketing Specialist at Keela – a cloud-based CRM and fundraising platform that gives nonprofits powerful, intelligent tools to manage your donors, mobilize your volunteers, market your nonprofit, and raise more money. Your emails can do wonders in connecting people with your mission and raising money for your cause. But, you will quickly saturate your base of supporters if all your communications revolve around fundraising asks. .

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