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Did you miss the day fundraising took a vow of poverty?

Hands on Fundraising

Fundraisers – and fundraising – need to be funded. The pandemic has caused an interesting shake-up: many employers are struggling to find or keep employees. Meanwhile, the nonprofit sector has an unfortunate history of paying poorly – that matches up to a history of short stays for employees. (It always seems like the person who […].

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DipJar Helps Nonprofits Raise Millions in 2021

DipJar

DipJar Helps Nonprofits Raise Millions in 2021. Eighty-eight percent increase in year-over-year fundraising using DipJars at in-person events and on-site appeals . December 28, 2021 (BOSTON) – DipJar , a giving technology platform, is applauding its customers on an outstanding and inspiring 2021. Over the course of the year, 2,130 organizations used 3,725 DipJars to raise nearly $5M.

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5 Things You Should Talk About In Your Nonprofit’s Board Orientation

Bloomerang

Have you recently recruited a new board member? If so, congratulations! That’s amazing news for you and your nonprofit. However, recruitment is only one part of building an effective board. So, what do you do once you recruit them? You hold a board member orientation and make sure they’re equipped to help you move your nonprofit’s mission forward. .

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Plan for the Next Generation of Nonprofit Leaders

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Plan for the Next Generation of Nonprofit Leaders. While it may seem like jumping the gun, your nonprofit should start planning for leadership succession in advance of actually passing the torch. This involves both choosing who these new leaders will be, as well as preparing them with the best possible leadership skills.

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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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Our Most Popular Blogs of 2021

Forum One

As we say goodbye to 2021 and look ahead to 2022, we are reflecting on our work in the last year. Thinking about our clients’ biggest challenges and successes, we take a look at what our readers have found to be our most helpful blogs of 2021. From practical advice on personalization to tackling a digital transformation, here are 10 of our most popular blogs from 2021.

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Your Nonprofit Logo is a Spark, Not the Flame

Top Nonprofits

Remember these words: Your nonprofit’s logo is not your story. If you Google “nonprofit logos,” you’ll see some common themes. Hands. Globes. Holding hands around a globe. Hearts. I get how this happened. Many nonprofit leaders really want to take every opportunity to help you understand that they are helping people. They want that to be clear.

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How to Write a Volunteer Thank You Letter (+ Template)

Donorbox

Volunteers are a vital part of every nonprofit, regardless of their size. Many organizations spend the same amount of time looking for and training volunteers as they do their staff. With this much work and reliance on volunteers, you’d think organizations would have a system set in place to thank their volunteers and encourage them […]. The post How to Write a Volunteer Thank You Letter (+ Template) appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Your Logo is a Spark, Not the Flame

Top Nonprofits

Remember these six words: Your logo is not your story. If you Google “nonprofit logos,” you’ll see some common themes. Hands. Globes. Holding hands around a globe. Hearts. I get how this happened. Many nonprofit leaders really want to take every opportunity to help you understand that they are helping people. They want that to be clear. They want to use every tool, including their logo, to tell their story.

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The Essential Guide to Organizing a Walk-a-Thon Fundraiser

Donorbox

Walk-a-thons, also known as walking marathons are extremely popular events to promote a cause or fundraise for it. People participating in walkathons usually walk along a long, predetermined distance to help and support their favorite cause. Nonprofits may hold these events on their own or with other organizations to build a solid foundation of giving. […].

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How To Be The Best At What You Do

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Prepare to be inspired and then to work hard as you read Bo Eason ’s book on how to be the best in the world at what you do. The book, published a few years ago, and is called, There’s No Plan B For Your A-Game. Former NFL All-Pro and now one of the most in-demand motivational speakers and trainers, Eason provides you the four-step, real-world, game plan to help you reach your goals (declarations) and to play your A-game.

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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 to Transform GivingTuesday & Year-End Donors into Monthly Donors

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The end of the year is easily one of the busiest periods for nonprofits. With both GivingTuesday in November and year-end donations in December, it’s also a great time for nonprofits to gain new donors. In fact, GivingTuesday is one of the biggest days of giving annually. This year donors contributed $2.7 billion on GivingTuesday! However, one problem still plagues GivingTuesday and year-end donations: most of them are one-time donations.

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