Thu.May 27, 2021

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How to Write Power Stories, Part 2

NonProfit PRO

Our stories have to engage readers on such a powerful emotional level that when we transition from them to the ask, readers feel compelled to take an action or make a gift. Like a still-life painting or a well-written haiku, archetypal images set a scene for readers in just a few words.

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Post-Pandemic: Rebuilding Your Volunteer and Financial Base

Bloomerang

Now as the vaccine rolls out across cities, states, and further afield, we may have that long hoped for normality cresting the horizon. It’s too early to think we are out of the storm completely. But as the Coronavirus appears on the backfoot, it’s a good moment to take stock of the damage it’s done and consider the financial opportunities of volunteer re-engagement and new funding currently available.

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Latino Equity Fund Names Evelyn Barahona as First Director 

NonProfit PRO

The Latino Equity Fund (LEF), a unique partnership between local Latino leaders, The Boston Foundation (TBF), and Hispanics in Philanthropy, today announced that Evelyn Barahona will serve as the organization’s first director. Barahona will work alongside the LEF advisory committee to.

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4 Reasons to Start Planning Ahead for Giving Tuesday

sgEngage

Whether you’re brand new to nonprofit work or a veteran of the sector, you’re probably aware that GivingTuesday is one of the most important fundraising days of the year for many nonprofits. In fact, an incredible $2.47 billion was donated to nonprofits on GivingTuesday in 2020. Because of this major fundraising potential, it’s never too early to start planning for GivingTuesday.

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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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The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Membership Engagement Strategy

Wild Apricot

Member engagement can mean different things to different folks. For-profit marketers and social media managers, for instance, often use the term “engagement” when referring to how an individual is engaging online – in terms of website.

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Online Fundraising: The Ultimate Guide for Modern Nonprofits

Donorbox

During the Covid Pandemic, online fundraising has saved many nonprofits from closing, but it’s more than just a recent trend. Online fundraising was popular before 2020 and will continue to grow as technology advances. “According to a recent study in 2020, online giving has grown by 21% during the global pandemic.” This interest in online […].

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Forum One Wins 12 Communicator Awards

Forum One

We are excited to announce that Forum One has been recognized as a 2021 Communicator Awards winner of 12 awards in six different categories! The Communicator Awards honor excellence in innovation and creative work in marketing and communications. Organized by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA) , this year’s 27th annual awards includes over 6,000 entries from companies and agencies of all sizes, making it one of the largest awards of its kind in the world.

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[ENHANCEMENT] Additional User Permissions

Bloomerang

Many nonprofit organizations have volunteers, board members, marketing individuals, and others who contribute to the success of the organization and their mission. While you can create an unlimited amount of users in Bloomerang, not all of them need full access to your database. Today, we’re excited to announce enhanced user permissions within Bloomerang!

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Sponsorship v. Donations: The Drawbacks and Benefits

NonProfit Hub

Needing money is a common denominator among all nonprofits. We may do different things, serve different causes, or even operate in different areas of the world. However, we all need funds. Two of the tried-and-true methods for raising dough, sponsorships, and charitable donations, can cause a lot of confusion. Here’s your guide to keeping them straight and also maximizing their ability to support your mission.

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More than one-quarter of workers say pandemic contributed to a career setback

Charity Village

According to new research from global staffing firm Robert Half, more than one-quarter of professionals (27 per cent) said their career has stalled since the start of the pandemic — and that number jumps to 55 per cent for those ages 18 to 24. In a separate poll, 49 per cent of senior managers revealed that they […]. The post More than one-quarter of workers say pandemic contributed to a career setback appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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Three Ways To Be A Better Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Heed this advice from Julian Birkinshaw , author of the book, Becoming A Better Boss , on how to be a better leader. Strive to answer “Yes” to these three questions : Do you invest your time in things that help others to succeed? Do you invest in projects that will help the company in the long run, even if you won’t be around to get any credit for their success?

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Essential employee benefits revealed in new survey

Charity Village

For years, employers have tried in vain to crack the code for attracting and retaining Generation Z and Millennial employees. The answer, as it turns out, lies in a business function that is too often overlooked — payroll. While employers have frequently turned to ‘perks’ such as free lunches, casual dress, gym memberships and pet-friendly offices to try […].

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What Can Salesforce Do for Education?

Cloud 4 Good

Salesforce technology is the engine of innovation for over 150K companies across industries and sectors. For the education space, specifically, Salesforce has revolutionized the way campuses are connected through their technology. This revolution has provid ed institutions with a 360 degree view of their faculty, students , parents, alumni , and donors , which has helped usher in a new era of virtual learning, remote instruction, and digital engagement.

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Volunteering counts: Formal and informal contributions of Canadians in 2018

Charity Village

Using data from the 2018 General Social Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating, Statistics Canada has released a new article with information on the volunteer activities of Canadians, including volunteer rates and number of volunteer hours, the types of volunteering activities and the sectors benefiting from volunteerism. here are some of the key findings: In […].

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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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10 Authentic Fundraising Tips For Advocacy Organizations In Tough Times

CauseVox

Written by Kelly McLaughlin, Your NonproFIT Coach. Fundraising for advocacy organizations is tough, maybe one of the toughest types of fundraising out there. First of all, it’s hard to quantify the impact of your work—something foundations and donors are increasingly demanding from the nonprofits they consider funding. Furthermore, there are so many factors outside of your organization’s control that propel forward or set back your work; it’s hard to know where and when you should take the credi

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Nominate a career development leader for the Etta St. John Wileman Award

Charity Village

Presented by CERIC, the Etta St. John Wileman Award for Lifetime Achievement is designed to recognize individuals who have devoted their lives to enhancing the field of career development. If you know a leader who deserves to be celebrated – a changemaker who has shaped our communities for the better and has impacted your work and the work of the field in significant […].

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Celebrate immigrant success in Canada with the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards

Charity Village

The Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards program is back for the 13th year to celebrate the outstanding achievements of immigrants in this country. The only national awards celebrating immigrant success, the Top 25 has been a prominent fixture recognizing immigrants and their importance to Canada. The winners represent the incredible achievements that immigrants make in Canada every day.

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