Fri.May 05, 2023

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How to Save Money With Your Nonprofit’s Software

NonProfit PRO

Whether you’re considering a software purchase, implementing new software, or simply trying to lower costs on the software you already have, there are ways that you can save money. Let’s look at six ways to save money and get more out of your nonprofit’s software.

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Effective Learning Objectives for Association Members

Cadmium CD

Ask association members about their top priorities, and the majority will place continuing education opportunities, networking, and skill development at the top of their list. It's no secret that most members join associations for the professional development opportunities that they offer, making it imperative that associations live up to their expectations.

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Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Accounting Software

NonProfit PRO

Don’t let inefficient software slow your organization down. This buyer’s guide explores key nonprofit accounting software features and highlights ways to consolidate your tech stack, increase efficiency, and account for the intricacies of nonprofit organizations.

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Event Registration Platforms: Making the Most of Your Data

Cadmium CD

An adage goes, "You never get a second chance to make a first impression," and nobody knows this better than event planners. Ensuring that registering for your event is a seamless process can go a long way toward creating a positive impression with attendees. You also want to leverage the data that you collect during the registration process to gain insights into attendee behavior and preferences, so you can create the best experience possible for everyone attending your event.

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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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With Text2Bid® Mobile Bidding We’ve Eliminated the Checkout Lines and the Need for Paper Bid Sheets, Apps, and Wi-Fi, to Make Bidding Fun Again

NonProfit PRO

Text2Bid® is a robust, full-featured, mobile bidding technology that transforms hybrid/silent/live auctions, golf tournaments, galas, or any other event into 24/7 fundraisers, allowing nonprofit organizations to raise money before, during and after an in-room or virtual event. Providing an easy, fun, and convenient web-based, mobile bidding solution, bidders use their own smartphone, tablet, or laptop to place bids, raise the paddle, buy items, and make donations to improve guest engagement and

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Event Registration Tools to Streamline Your Events

Cadmium CD

Any event planner will tell you that managing the event registration process without the right tools can be a daunting task. That's why event registration tools have become indispensable to event planning. They deliver a user-friendly registration process that makes it easy for attendees to sign up for your event, as they can quickly register online from anywhere, at any time, and on any device.

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Leveraging Software for Event Registration

Cadmium CD

The pieces are in place: your organization has committed to hosting a large-scale event to advance the company’s goals. Despite the development of cutting-edge digital marketing capabilities, meeting face-to-face with constituents is still the most effective marketing tool. As events scale up in size, the pressure grows to become more efficient, which in part means finding a modern software application to help manage the many tasks involved in hosting a sizable event.

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Competition is coming for you: 4 strategies to help your association thrive and survive

Nimble AMS

Has your association experienced this latest trend? Recently, there has been a rise in for-profit organizations building “community” as part of their business strategy. Because of this trend, associations have experienced more and more competition. Many of these new “associations” began as a byproduct of an individual building their personal brand with the help of easy collaboration tools like Slack.

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New, free tools to help Canadian nonprofits hire diverse, early-career talent

Charity Village

CharityVillage, in partnership with CivicAction, is proud to host HireNext, a free, made-in-Canada tool that helps employers better hire and retain diverse, early-career talent. By helping employers better recruit, screen, onboard, and, most importantly, retain young talent, HireNext takes the guesswork out of creating more open, accessible, and inclusive hiring and HR practices.

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Delivering a Better Volunteer Experience: 5 Tips for Nonprofits

Volunteer Hub

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. This cultivates a community of dedicated supporters. Volunteering is an essential component of many nonprofit organizations, and it plays a crucial role in achieving their missions.

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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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7 Proven Ways for Nonprofit Membership Retention and Growth

Donorbox

Are you tired of the membership drive cycle of acquiring new members and sending out renewals, only to find that a significant portion of your existing members has lapsed? A small annual loss in membership numbers might not seem like much, but over time those small numbers can add up in a big way. Membership […] The post 7 Proven Ways for Nonprofit Membership Retention and Growth appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Top 5 tips from the webinar: How to Maximize Donor Retention and Raise More for Your Organization

Charity Village

Hello fellow fundraisers! Trellis and Social Impact Solutions recently led a webinar with CharityVillage about How to Maximize Donor Retention and Raise More for your Organization. It was a value-packed session, filled with takeaways to help charities raise 20% more! During our session, we hosted a live rapid-fire Q&A which attendees loved, but as we […] The post Top 5 tips from the webinar: How to Maximize Donor Retention and Raise More for Your Organization appeared first on CharityV

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Your #1 Guide to Articles of Incorporation (+ Nonprofit Template!)

Wild Apricot

Here's your step-by-step guide on writing nonprofit articles of incorporation and a free nonprofit articles of incorporation template.

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Apply for the Climate Action Facilitator training program

Charity Village

Carbon Conversations TO is accepting applications for the Climate Action Facilitator Training which will be hosted in-person in Toronto on May 27th and May 28th. There is a fee to participate, however, scholarships are available for those in need. To register for the training, click here. The post Apply for the Climate Action Facilitator training program appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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What You Need to Know About Retaining Matching Gift Donors

Double the Donation

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you likely understand the importance of maximizing retention among supporters. But do you have a plan in place to go above and beyond, implementing the right strategies for effectively retaining matching gift donors? After all, this segment has already proven to be some of your most dedicated supporters.

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Nominations open for the Health Research Foundation’s Medal of Honour

Charity Village

The Health Research Foundation of Innovative Medicines Canada announced that nominations are now open for the 2023 Medal of Honour. The award recognizes a remarkable individual whose health sciences policy or research contributions have improved the lives of Canadians and advanced health research in Canada and internationally. Nomination Deadline: July 14, 2023.

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Making Connections: 5 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Strategies

Achieve

Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising, or social fundraising, involves having supporters fundraise on your behalf to leverage their networks to increase campaign success. This fundraising strategy has gained momentum in recent years. In fact, in 2022, America’s top 30 peer-to-peer fundraising programs raised an impressive $1.05 billion dollars. Your organization can use peer-to-peer fundraising to encourage event participation, spread awareness for your mission, or simply raise more!

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Request for proposals for the Sustainable Food Systems Initiative

Charity Village

The Danone Institute of North America, a nonprofit foundation which fosters community-based work to promote sustainable food systems, launched a request for proposals for the Sustainable Food Systems Initiative. Prospective teams must include four members representing relevant diverse disciplines related to food systems, including but not limited to nutrition, health, economics, agriculture, community food access […] The post Request for proposals for the Sustainable Food Systems Initiativ

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Nonprofit Technology Kick Start: Free World Class Board Meeting Software

Looking for cost reductions for your nonprofit? Why not consider modernizing with a digital board management system that's designed to work with remote meetings, with immediate cost reductions if you still distribute paper packets to members? Get going in less than an hour on a fully hosted cloud solution built on the latest technology that runs on any device - from desktops to tablets and smartphones - without any installation.

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The Benefits of Auction Fundraising for Nonprofits

Greater Giving

How to Plan Successful Auction Fundraising Events Auctions are a popular and effective fundraising method for nonprofits. They provide a fun and engaging way for donors to support a cause while also receiving something of value in return. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of auction fundraising for nonprofits and provide tips for planning successful auction events.

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Launching Embrave’s BraveSpaces Public Education Program

Charity Village

On the anniversary of the launch of Embrave’s BraveSpaces Public Education Program, Embrave: Agency to End Violence announced the first in a series of trainings addressing systemic violence in the lives of survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). Forthcoming trainings slated to launch later this year will focus on psychiatry and the mental health system and systemic […] The post Launching Embrave’s BraveSpaces Public Education Program appeared first on CharityVillage.

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What is Fund Accounting?

sgEngage

Fund accounting is a specialized accounting method that focuses on the allocation, management, and reporting of funds that carry a donor or government agency restriction. The nonprofit is obligated to use these funds as directed by the donor or grantor. Specialized tracking and reporting helps ensure transparency and accountability that the contributed assets are being used for their intended purpose.

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Resource on data and decent work launched

Charity Village

Nonprofits use data every day, and data is not inherently neutral. How can data and decent work be used to advance equity in the nonprofit sector? Ontario Nonprofit Network’s new resource can help answer this question. This resource is intended for use by nonprofits, researchers, and funders. It may be of particular interest to people working in […] The post Resource on data and decent work launched appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Donor Engagement Guide: 8 Key Steps to Better Retain and Engage Donors

Are your donors your biggest fans, or are you lacking donor loyalty? The truth is, your donors have expectations of what their relationship with your organization should look like. This ebook will help you learn how to live up to those expectations!

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The Benefits of a CRM for Growing Nonprofits

Neon CRM

As a growing nonprofit, your organization is busy and your time is limited. Managing dozens of administrative tasks while also trying to grow your reach and engage your donors is a juggling act. Using a constituent relationship management (CRM) platform built for a purpose can take some of those tasks off your plate so you can concentrate on your cause.

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90% of Canadian employees believe empathy is crucial to wellbeing

Charity Village

EY released the Empathy in Business Survey results which found that 38% of Canadian employees perceive that their personal needs and well-being are not being prioritized at work. Conversely, 89% of respondents indicated that empathetic leadership could be the key to boosting greater employee engagement. To review the full survey results, click here.

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Participate in the 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Survey

Charity Village

We are excited to announce the launch of our 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Survey. The purpose of the study is to gather accurate compensation information specific to the nonprofit sector. Your participation is vital to creating a robust report that will give us a better understanding of current nonprofit salaries and benefit […] The post Participate in the 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Survey appeared first on CharityVillage.

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