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Top 5 Ways Text Messaging Will Retain Donors in 2023

NonProfit PRO

While text messaging has remained a reliable conversion channel over the years, nonprofits are taking advantage of texting’s strong and immediate open rate to focus on retention.

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Nonprofit jokes that are bad — for good

Whole Whale

The nonprofit sector tackles an exponential amount of serious issues facing our world and society, all for the greater good. In that spirit, we’ve created this (frankly terrible) list of dad jokes about nonprofits and fundraising to make you smile, to use at your next board meeting, or to populate your Twitter feed. #sorrynotsorry Nonprofit jokes: Matching gifts Why did Duracell donate batteries for their matching gift program?

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Combat uncertainty head-on: Leadership strategies

NonProfit PRO

What tactics have you put into place to ensure your organization can continue the essential services you provide? Learn how you can set your team up for success, regardless of any curveballs 2023 throws your way. From empowering your team with data to make informed decisions to staff and community engagement, download the eGuide from Social Solutions to learn from an experienced nonprofit Executive Director.

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So you’ve defined “BIPOC-led”…but how will you measure it?

Candid

Last December, I wrote about the surprisingly complex challenge of aligning on a conceptual definition of BIPOC-led (BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous and People of Color). In particular, I noted that despite subject matter experts’ general sentiment that the term “BIPOC-led” is about BIPOC individuals holding power in organizations, there are a number of nuances and circumstances that complicate this conceptualization.

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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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Michael Jordan Makes Largest Individual Donation in Make-A-Wish history

NonProfit PRO

Basketball legend Michael Jordan proves that it is better to give than to receive by making a record-setting donation of $10 million to Make-A-Wish America in honor of his 60th birthday on Feb. 17. The gift is the largest from an individual in the organization's 43-year history.

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8 Steps of Learning Management System Development

Gyrus

Are you interested in learning management system development for educational organizations? Our blog post below outlines the 8 steps required to build one.

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Nonprofit Website Benchmarks 2022-2023

Tech Soup

Last year TechSoup partnered with the digital marketing and technology agency Tapp Network to analyze data on six core aspects of digital marketing most relevant to nonprofits and the challenges they face. We're pleased to share these findings in the 2022-2023 Nonprofit Digital Marketing Benchmark Survey and Report. In this post, we'll highlight some of the most important findings related to nonprofit websites.

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Make it Monthly! | The Key to Building a Robust Monthly Giving Program

Pamela Grow

Monthly giving programs are crucial for nonprofit organizations to establish a reliable, consistent revenue stream. They provide predictable cash flow that helps with budgeting and planning for the future. And these programs also offer an opportunity to enhance donor retention, as they encourage long-term investment in the organization’s mission and programs, creating a more engaged donor base.

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Alternative Fundraising Avenues: Recouping After Lost Funding Sources

Double the Donation

There are many different funding types at the disposal of nonprofit causes. These sources empower organizations like yours to bankroll mission programming and behind-the-scenes operations alike. Still, most fundraisers end up relying on a few primary channels to power the brunt of their operations. So what happens when one of those key sources becomes unavailable?

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A Data-Driven Approach to Future-Proofing Your Fundraising

Bloomerang

&nbsp It’s an exciting time for fundraising, with opportunities for growth that weren’t possible even five years ago. And yet, it’s easy to get stuck in the same-old, same-old acquisition-focused fundraising cycle. This hasn’t worked in the past, and it will only get less effective as more nonprofits adopt new ways of fundraising. &nbsp The good news?

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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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How Software Training Can Impact Your Nonprofit’s Staff Turnover

Qgiv

The high rate of nonprofit staff turnover is a hot topic in the industry. Findings from Nonprofit HR’s 2021 Nonprofit Talent Retention Practices survey showed that 42% of responding nonprofit leaders expected their employee turnover to increase in the coming year. Other studies, articles, and informal conversations show that the issue of staff turnover in the sector is clearly on the minds of nonprofit professionals.

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Nonprofit Times – Create a world inspired by giving.

Bloomerang

———— The post Nonprofit Times – Create a world inspired by giving. appeared first on Bloomerang.

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AmazonSmile: How Nonprofits Can Fill the Gap

Qgiv

With Amazon preparing to sunset the AmazonSmile program, many nonprofits are going to need to find new ways to offset the donations that they’ll no longer receive. Whether your nonprofit benefitted by a few dollars or a few hundred dollars, that lost revenue makes a difference. Here’s how nonprofits can fill the gap left behind by AmazonSmile.

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How should you evolve your approach to digital marketing?

Big Duck

The post How should you evolve your approach to digital marketing? appeared first on Big Duck.

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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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Social SEO for Nonprofits: Optimizing Your Social Pages for Discoverability

Media Cause

We recently published an article on how to optimize your content for SEO , and while we did touch on the subject of social SEO, we decided to dedicate another post to take a deeper dive into the matter. Discoverability is crucial on social media to ensure your intended audience finds your content. It takes time to build a following, and knowing the social strategies to gain new followers organically can help expand your reach.

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May Open House

Big Duck

The post May Open House appeared first on Big Duck.

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How To Fundraise Effectively When Your Nonprofit’s Success Stories Include Sensitive Or Triggering Content

Bloomerang

One evergreen piece of advice often given to nonprofit fundraisers is to share feel-good stories about their mission. They’re encouraged to talk about their mission, introduce the clients they serve to supporters, and share tangible actions they were able to take because of their donors’ generosity. That’s great advice —and we stand by it, too. But what about the nonprofits that work with heavy subject matter?

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