Tue.Apr 25, 2023

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How to Respond to Donors’ Resistance to Your Ask

NonProfit PRO

Preparing for a solicitation means being ready for a variety of questions, concerns, and other forms of pushback. The good news is that most types of pushback are anticipated. Let's discuss some responses that will leave you well-equipped to communicate with donors.

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Hire Fresh Talent—But Before You Shop, Check the Fridge

.orgSource

You learn a lot about consumer preferences by reading the reviews on Yelp. Thousands of users are eager to tell you what they love and what makes them crazy. You don’t have to spend much time on the site to understand the difference between outstanding and dismal. Whether it’s a restaurant, hotel, or doctor’s office, people create that five-star experience.

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First Impressions Matter. Free Download

NonProfit PRO

In this e-book, discover how to tailor the donor experience and align your mission with what the donor values and build a generous partnership together. Download your free copy of "The Art of First Impressions" today.

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Advancing racial equity for effective environmental grantmaking 

Candid

We are alive in what will, no doubt, be considered a pivotal moment for the power of philanthropic giving. As equity emerges as the lynchpin of decades of investment for generations of impact, Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is clear on its role to facilitate the shift from discussion to tangible action and offers deep data to affect the course of racial equity as a relevant lens for environmental philanthropy.

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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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Combat uncertainty head-on: Leadership strategies

NonProfit PRO

What tactics have you put into place to ensure your organization can continue the essential services you provide? Learn how you can set your team up for success, regardless of any curveballs 2023 throws your way. From empowering your team with data to make informed decisions to staff and community engagement, download the eGuide from Social Solutions to learn from an experienced nonprofit Executive Director.

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Chatbots for Nonprofits

Tech Soup

For busy organizations with limited staff, chatbots can be a great resource to save time and get user requests to the right person. Depending on the tool you choose, you can use chatbots to communicate with your contacts, collect relevant information, and send them to the resources they need. Chatbots can interpret natural language and reply immediately, rather than waiting for a response from a member of your busy team.

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Community Centric Fundraising: How to Run Your Nonprofit With Care

Wild Apricot

The post Community Centric Fundraising: How to Run Your Nonprofit With Care appeared first on WildApricot.

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Strengthening the Employee Experience (EX) through Customer Experience (CX)

Forum One

The past three years have taught us that positive employee experience (EX) is a strategic area for organizations to drive value, contributing to employee engagement and growth, increased productivity, and ultimately increased revenues for businesses. While its importance is widely recognized, a disconnect between aspiration and actuality remains. This can become a problem when employees expect interactions with the organization on par with the customer experience (CX) they are getting elsewhere.

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Five Best Practices for Volunteer Management

Bloomerang

For many nonprofits, volunteers play an essential part in carrying out the organization’s mission. But for a lot of these organizations, taking a critical look at their volunteer management strategy (if they even have one) is the last thing on a very long to-do list. Organizations tend to run their volunteer programs the way they always have, rather than trying to improve them.

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The Givinga Foundation Charity Portal: Empowering Charities with Transparency & Control

Givinga

Providing our charity network with the benefits of modern giving they deserve​ We are excited to announce the launch of the Givinga Foundation Charity Portal, a free all-in-one platform that enables the charities our partners and clients support to control their impact experience on their terms. With insight into their donations within our corporate […] The post The Givinga Foundation Charity Portal: Empowering Charities with Transparency & Control first appeared on Givinga.

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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 Lead With Gratitude

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Now is a perfect time to read the leadership book, Leading With Gratitude , by authors Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton. The book provides managers and executives with easy ways to add more gratitude to the everyday work environment to help bolster moral, efficiency, and profitability. Gostick and Elton also share eight simple ways managers can show employees they are valued.

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Maximizing the Role of Nonprofit Board of Directors in Fundraising

Greater Giving

The board of directors plays a critical role in fundraising to support a nonprofit’s mission and operations Many board members may feel uncertain about how they can effectively contribute to fundraising efforts. In this blog post, we will explore strategies and best practices for maximizing the role of nonprofit board of directors in fundraising.

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Power Up Your Content: Mastering the Art of Compelling Storytelling

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Power Up Your Content: Mastering the Art of Compelling Storytelling Discover the secrets of storytelling that make your nonprofit stand out! Learn how to create powerful, heartwarming content that draws in your audience and inspires them to support your cause like never before. Introduction Storytelling is an essential part of any nonprofit fundraising campaign.