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How to Save on Postage When Rates Increase in July

NonProfit PRO

USPS postage rates are set to increase on July 10, 2022. This is a large increase. It’s not all bad news since direct mail is still very effective and driving response. We just have to get more creative to save on postage.

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ABFE and Candid partner on new research on Black leaders

Candid

There is a glaring gap in the representation of Black people in top positions in organizations, along with a general lack of resources, support, and opportunities for Black leaders and Black-focused organizations. This is not a pipeline problem. Building Movement Project studied over 4,000 nonprofit employees and found no difference in qualifications, leadership aspirations, or skillsets between white people and people of color.

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Blackbaud Releases Prospect Insights for Raiser’s Edge NXT

NonProfit PRO

Blackbaud announced the launch of Prospect Insights, a new software tool within Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT that enables social good professionals to access actionable, AI-powered insights to drive more major giving.

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Send a Successful Annual Appeal: Tips and Strategies

Bloomerang

Sending an annual appeal letter is one of the most important fundraising initiatives you carry out each year. It’s a chance for you to share your successes, highlight how important a donor’s support has been to your mission, and make a fundraising appeal. . You’ve likely seen that your annual appeal inspires donors to make some of the largest donations your organization receives in a given year.

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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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Are You Focused on All 3 Areas of Leadership?

NonProfit PRO

Many nonprofit leaders tend to think of leading as something they do to others. Of course, it is necessary to lead the people you have been promoted to oversee. But, in reality, leaders need to lead in three areas, not just one.

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Hybrid Sponsorship Packages

The Sponsorship Collective

If you ask sponsorship seekers, clients within the Sponsorship Program, and others you come across who are involved in sponsorship, you’re likely to hear two different answers when it comes to how a sponsorship package should be presented. One school of thought is that your package should always be 100 percent customized, with no ifs, […]. The post Hybrid Sponsorship Packages appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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Donation Pages That Convert: 5 Must-Do’s

CauseVox

We all know that converting website viewers to donors is one of the primary goals of a nonprofit organization. But how do you achieve those conversions? The only sure-fire way to capitalize on your website views is to create a successful donation page. Donation pages are an essential component of every organization’s fundraising effort. In today’s world, these pages are responsible for the vast majority of donations that an organization will receive.

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How to Market a Conference: Everything You Need to Fill Your Event

The Sponsorship Collective

If you’ve read my other posts on creating and planning a conference, then you should know that promoting and marketing your conference is one of the most critical parts of the entire equation. It’s how you get new sets of eyes interested in your conference who might have otherwise not heard of it. How do […]. The post How to Market a Conference: Everything You Need to Fill Your Event appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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How to Ask Donors for Money: Top Tips [2022]

CauseVox

Cultivating a major donor and setting the stage to make an ask for money doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking experience. For context, when we talk about major donors, we’re referring to donors who make a significant gift to your org – one that’s above and beyond the typical gift that arrives in the mail. Usually, $10,000 is a common benchmark (but splitting that into two payments of $5,000 over two years could still be considered a major gift.).

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How to Plan a Conference: A Step-by-Step Guide 

The Sponsorship Collective

2017 data from research resource Wonder found that annually, the United States hosts 1.8 million events, with 270,000 of them conferences or conventions. That data is a bit old, so surely there are even more conferences now. You too would like to host a conference, but what does the planning entail? To plan a conference, […]. The post How to Plan a Conference: A Step-by-Step Guide 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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Qgiv System Updates

Qgiv

We update the Qgiv system biweekly, and Qgiv users can read the release notes for each update in our help desk! From your Qgiv account, hover over your name in the top right corner. Then, click the “System Updates” link to get to our release notes archive. The post Qgiv System Updates appeared first on Qgiv Blog.

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How to Secure a Media Sponsor

The Sponsorship Collective

Without the right promotional star power, even if your event is on the cusp of excellence, the turnout will be low. That’s why many of my clients seek media sponsors who can secure enough media coverage for your event that it shines. If you’re pursuing your first media sponsor, you might wonder what the process […]. The post How to Secure a Media Sponsor appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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Harnessing Donor Passion All Year Long

Bloomerang

The post Harnessing Donor Passion All Year Long appeared first on Bloomerang.

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The Role of Data Warehouses in Higher Education Technology Strategies

Cloud 4 Good

In a previous blog post written by Kestryl Lowrey (Managing Director, Technology Services) and Stephen Earheart (Director, Campaign Services ), Cloud for Good explored the role of data warehouses in nonprofit technology strategies. Through this exploration, we determined that incorporating a data warehouse into a nonprofit’s overall technical landscape and data strategy could help support a lean, performant CRM to help propel staff forward without stashing legacy data in an inaccessible local a

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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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Finding the Right Consultant for Your Nonprofit

Bloomerang

The post Finding the Right Consultant for Your Nonprofit appeared first on Bloomerang.