NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2021

After a Reddit user posted to the Ask Reddit thread “What is something you've done purely out of the goodness of your heart but have not told anyone?" users shared an array of good deeds. All it took was user dartdoug’s mention of purchasing an 11-year-old foster child a bicycle for his birthday via One Simple Wish’s website to start a wave of support for the Trenton, New Jersey-based nonprofit.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The best way to learn about virtual fundraising events is to hear from those who’ve experienced them. We recently wrapped up our 2021 Collaborative: Virtual Sessions event here at Classy. The event brought together over 50 speakers and thousands of nonprofit professionals from across the social sector. As part of our debrief of the event, we wanted to share some insights from the Classy staff who organized it.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2021

At first, I thought that Erica’s approach to monthly giving sounded too good to be true. But after the two webinars, several delightful conversations and reading her new book, "Monthly Giving Made Easy," I’m convinced that it definitely is that good and that easy!

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Donorbox

JULY 14, 2021

If you’re starting a nonprofit organization and you’ve already taken the important steps like finding your board members and writing your mission statement, you might be ready to file for official tax-exempt status with the IRS. It can be tricky to navigate the forms required for your application, so in this article, we’re going to […]. The post How to Fill Out Form 1023 and Form 1023-EZ for Nonprofits appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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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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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

If you are running an online event, then you know that you can draw in crowds from all over the world. However, no matter the theme of your virtual event, you need to develop interesting virtual event ideas so that your attendees are engaged, excited, and continue to think about your event and brand long after the event is done! Not sure what to do?

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Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

Mary Sumners, Vice President of Annual Giving, Kennari Consulting – Mary’s areas of expertise include annual giving strategies, capital campaign management, and board and volunteer committee support. She has tremendous knowledge on managing the day-to-day challenges of fundraising and enjoys facilitating the decision-making process with clients.

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CauseVox

JULY 14, 2021

At CauseVox, we feel that the tools you use to fundraise online should do 2 basic things: help you raise more and make your job simpler. In recent years, pledges have fallen out of fashion: it’s not how today’s donors give, and it’s difficult for fundraisers to track and manage fulfillment. Today, this all changes. CauseVox has launched Auto-Pledge: a state-of-the-art digital pledge form that’s designed to help you get more pledges online, automatically fulfill them, and make t

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Nimble AMS

JULY 14, 2021

At one point, artificial intelligence (AI) sounded like something from a science fiction novel. But today, it’s changing the way we interact with organizations in our everyday lives. Leading companies like Amazon and Netflix use AI and predictive analytics technology to connect with consumers and provide the highly personalized experiences we’ve all come to expect.

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Big Duck

JULY 14, 2021

The post Why should you challenge urgency in your communications? appeared first on Big Duck.

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Donorbox

JULY 14, 2021

If you are part of a small nonprofit, you have likely reached a point where your current donation software isn’t cutting it anymore. You can’t take part in new fundraising trends or raise funds like larger nonprofits in the area. You may have already started researching new software or are thinking there is no hope. […]. The post How to Pitch to Your Nonprofit Board About Software appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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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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Charity Village

JULY 14, 2021

The Ontario Nonprofit Network (ONN) has released a new report about the impact of COVID and associated government relief measures on nonprofits and charities. Key takeaways include: Nonprofits lost a massive number of volunteers during the crisis – 61% reporting lost volunteers. Almost two-thirds of nonprofits reported an increase in demand for programs and services, while half […].

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 14, 2021

Illustration by Yuxin Qin. posted by Jennifer Kirksey Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. In a survey of the charitable community through the Independent Sector (PDF), nonprofit professionals admitted that they need more engagement with their stakeholders. Yet, when looking at literature about stakeholder engagement, namely beneficiary engagement, very few nonprofits are actually being intentional about their engagement.

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Charity Village

JULY 14, 2021

Nature Canada has launched a new wage subsidy program, Work to Grow, for nature organizations to employ BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) youth. Racialized youth face unique barriers in developing experience and finding jobs in nature-related activities. The lack of racialized people working in conservation and nature organizations is a barrier to youth seeing […].

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Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

Wish your last peer-to-peer event got more engagement from your supporters on social media? Want to show your fundraising teams some great ways to fundraise on Facebook in support of your next event? Local Qgiv client, Lakeland Volunteers In Medicine, recently had an exceptional fundraising team (called Swan Before the Storm) raise funds for their 2021 Swan Derby event.

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Advertiser: Digital Ocean

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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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: Donately, a nonprofit technology provider. It’s time to step into your donors’ shoes and work to optimize their experience on your website. . Why? Because more than ever, donors are looking for opportunities online to champion the causes they love—especially in the wake of a pandemic, which has shifted so much of life to digital spaces. .

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Tech Soup

JULY 14, 2021

TechSoup is known for helping nonprofits build capacity with technology to help their organizations run more smoothly, enhancing their ability to have a positive impact on lives and communities. Perhaps lesser known is Caravan Studios , a division of TechSoup, which designs technology solutions to help nonprofits address some of their most pressing problems.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: GivingMail, a leading provider of direct mail solutions. Your nonprofit needs to collect donations, message donors, host events, manage volunteers, and much, more more. Juggling all of these tasks is where nonprofit database software comes in. Nonprofit database software solutions serve as your nonprofit’s hub of information and documentation, allowing your nonprofit to make data-driven decisions to improve operations while staying organized. .

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Charity Village

JULY 14, 2021

The 2021 Woodbine Cares Community Investment Program offers micro-grants that are available to local charitable organizations who focus on creating vibrant and connected communities; producing initiatives that foster a love of horses; and/or work towards creating a more sustainable society. Support is in the form of micro-grants ranging from $1,000 – $5,000.

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Advertiser: Syncrony

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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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: Artisan E-Learning, a nonprofit e-learning consultant. What do your nonprofit training efforts look like right now? We’d guess it’s some combination of: Weekly, monthly, or quarterly onboarding (with ad-hoc shadowing of staff members as needed) for volunteers. A yearly refresher course for staff members. Both of which occur in-person in an instructor-led format.

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Charity Village

JULY 14, 2021

UofMosaic Fellowship Program is accepting applications for our 2021-2023 cohort. Applications will be accepted until July 26, 2021. College and university students are welcome to apply. The UofMosaic Fellowship is a meaningful platform where Canadian university and college students are able to activate their potential to dismantle prejudice. The program is supported by BMO and run […].

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Bloomerang

JULY 14, 2021

Social media is an important part of the overall marketing strategy for most nonprofits today. It’s an easy and cost-effective way to reach out to a targeted audience and educate them about your cause. . Why is social media for nonprofits a great tool to use? It can help you: . Drive traffic to your website. Generate brand awareness . Recruit volunteers or employees .

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Charity Village

JULY 14, 2021

Statistics Canada has released a new report covering the economic contribution of the nonprofit sector, as well as important employment data from the sector. Real gross domestic product (GDP) of nonprofit institutions edged up 0.2% in the first quarter of 2021, after rising 2.4% in the third quarter of 2020 and 1.3% in the fourth quarter of 2020. With this increase, the […].

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Advertiser: DonorDock

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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