Wild Apricot

MARCH 2, 2018

I once received a new member welcome email that was so drab, it caused me to cancel my membership with the association. Here’s the email: At first glance, this email seems to have all the important details, but it’s missing something big.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 2, 2018

Two great thoughts from the book, Moving The Needle , by Joe Sweeney: If you have a big enough why , the how will take care of itself. When you meet face to face, it's easier to see eye to eye.

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Leadership Management 40

Connection Cafe

MARCH 2, 2018

One of the most commonly asked questions we receive at HEPdata is, “How do I make my donors aware of the benefits of matching gifts?” Below are 10 simple steps you can take to raise donor awareness. Many donors don’t know about matching gifts, while others may think if they make a gift, the recipient institution is responsible for seeking the match amount from their employer.

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Gift Awareness Raise FAQ 31

Connection Cafe

MARCH 2, 2018

In August 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-14 (ASU 2016-14) to make improvements to the communication of information on nonprofit financial statements. ASU 2016-14 went into effect this year and impacts all nonprofit (Topic 958) and healthcare entities (Topic 954). When the auditors come around at the end of the year, organizations that haven’t successfully implemented the new accounting standards may be faced with overwhelming audit a

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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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