Tue.May 10, 2022

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Effective Board Orientation: As Much About the Nature of Trusteeship as the Organization Itself

NonProfit PRO

Board orientation for new or prospective members can be as varied as the organizations those trustees have been called to serve, and a strong orientation program is critical to effective board governance. This is a first opportunity for novice trustees to develop their understanding of board operations.

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Three benefits of developing thought leadership content at your association

Nimble AMS

If you’re looking to make a difference at your association, thought leadership is crucial. A study conducted by Edelman and Linkedin reported 65% of those surveyed said thought leadership content improved their perception of an organization. Well-researched and thoughtfully written content has the power to build association credibility, organization brand awareness, and even attract new members. .

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This Is Why Your Strategic Plan Is Failing

NonProfit PRO

If you find strategic planning to be boring, time-consuming, and difficult to put to use, you're not alone. A simple and effective plan is essential in determining success. Here are some of the top reasons why you may be struggling to get your plan off the ground and create real impact.

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4 Steps to Leveraging Your Association’s Virtual Event Data

Association Analytics

The post 4 Steps to Leveraging Your Association’s Virtual Event Data appeared first on Association Analytics.

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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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FREE Marketing Webinar on Nonprofit Branding

NonProfit PRO

Your brand can play a big part in attracting and retaining donors. But do you know how to market your brand effectively? Get answers to all your questions about branding from a renowned nonprofit design expert, Lidia Varesco Racoma, in our free Ask Me Anything-style workshop. This collaborative and fun Q&A will offer insights and tips for making your organization’s branding more targeted.

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It’s All About the Animals at the Humane Society of SW Michigan

DipJar

At DipJar, we have the opportunity to work with so many outstanding organizations. We love them all, but those that deal with animals – whether it’s the Loggerhead Marinelife Center or the Friends of the Dallas Animal Shelter – have a special place in our hearts. We were reminded of this recently when we spoke with Robin Lydic, the director of animal care at the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan , home of the Yeager Family Pet Shelter. .

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Donor Stewardship: Expert Tips to Build Strong Relationships

Bloomerang

The foundation of an effective fundraising strategy is built on the relationships your team forms with the people who power your mission. Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more. Magic happens when you build those kinds of relationships with your prospects and donors.

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Sponsorship and Car Sales 

The Sponsorship Collective

I’m sure everyone has a horror story or two about buying a car, right? Pushy salespeople, mountains of paperwork, leases that sound good until you actually have to start paying them. If you’re like me and it’s been a while since you’ve bought a car, then you can write off some of these terrible tales […]. The post Sponsorship and Car Sales appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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[Webinar] How to Organize a P2P Fundraising Campaign

CauseVox

What is the #1 way for you to reach new donors and engage your supporters? Peer to peer fundraising. Why is peer to peer fundraising the #1 way? It’s the highest performing fundraising approach on CauseVox that outperforms all other ways of digital fundraising (200% more results typically). How can you capitalize on P2P fundraising? Peer-to-peer fundraising activates your supporters to fundraise for you, helping you reach new donors, engage existing supporters, and reach fundraising goals quicke

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9 Ways to Avoid Overspending on Your Nonprofit's Technology

Tech Soup

When it's time for new technology, cost is one of the first things that comes to mind for most nonprofits. It can be a real balancing act. You want to get the right technology to help your organization work more efficiently and achieve your mission. But you don't want to pay for software that you don't need or face unexpected costs down the road.

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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 a Donor Pipeline Can Help Attract and Retain Donors

Qgiv

Growing your base of supporters is essential for growing revenue at your nonprofit organization. You can accomplish more when there’s a larger group of donors backing your nonprofit and making it happen. Ensure that you’re able to do your best work by setting up a donor pipeline: a structured way to attract, cultivate, and retain your donors. Not sure what your donor pipeline should look like?

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Marketing Matching Gifts On Your Website

Double the Donation

Your website is likely the number one place where donors come to learn about your mission and, ultimately, make a contribution to the cause. Marketing matching gifts on your website is a great way to promote the opportunity while encouraging donors to give more?—and make a matching gift request. While many of your site’s visitors […].

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3 Ways Your Company Can Quickly Help Others After Disasters

Givinga

It’s no question that purpose is profitable; the research shows that consumers reward brands actively engaged in supporting meaningful causes. The post 3 Ways Your Company Can Quickly Help Others After Disasters first appeared on Givinga.

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Not-for-Profit vs. Nonprofit: What’s The Difference?

Donorbox

Not-for-profit and nonprofit. Two words for the same type of organization, right? Well, not exactly. Although this may come as a surprise to some (and it’s easy to see why), not-for-profit and nonprofit organizations are distinctly different. While neither exists to make money, they have contrasting missions and functions as well as business structures and […].

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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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The Path to Failure in Sponsorship 

The Sponsorship Collective

You might have read this title once and did a double-take. Why in the world would I want to talk about the path to failure in sponsorship? Well, because you can’t change something that you don’t know is there. In sponsorship, it’s easy to think you’re doing something right because sometimes you get rewarded for […]. The post The Path to Failure in Sponsorship appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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Reimagining Candid’s return to office

Candid

It’s the question on all our minds as we look to a world in which we coexist with COVID-19: what does a return to the office look like? Entirely remote or entirely in-person arrangements don’t appeal to a majority of the workforce, but the murky area in between has proved to be incredibly challenging to navigate. COVID-19 forced organizations to reconsider how work gets done, and Candid was no exception.

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