NonProfit PRO
JUNE 22, 2021
Direct mail fundraisers, this blog post is dedicated to you. The tendency to think about the offline and online channels as separate sandboxes is inadvisable for many reasons, but today we’d like to focus on a direct-mail-centric reason — one that is costing you revenue.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 22, 2021
By Korrin Bishop , writer at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. As a partner to thousands of nonprofits, Classy spends a lot of time learning about what makes each of them successful. A large part of that is examining what actions define fundraising strategies that bring in more online donations and keep donors engaged each year.
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.orgSource
JUNE 22, 2021
Anyone who has spent time here in Chicago knows that the weather can turn from sunshine to flurries in the time it takes to stroll a block down the Mag Mile. This fickle about-face seems to be happening everywhere. We spent the last year urging people to stay home. Now the focus has abruptly changed […]. The post Labor Shortages Loom—Learn to Hire and Manage Freelancers appeared first on.orgSource.
Wild Apricot
JUNE 22, 2021
Last week, I was thinking back to one of my first jobs with a nonprofit. Like many nonprofits, we relied heavily on donations, and we were always trying to think up new fundraising events or seasonal campaigns. We were always exhausted, but our donations.
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.
Hands on Fundraising
JUNE 22, 2021
What purpose does your nonprofit’s annual report serve? Here in the US, the IRS requires you to file one every year. But what they have in mind is the 990… a financial form. Beyond that, your options are myriad. Too many organizations see an annual report as part requirement and part brochure. But if yours […]. The post How to take your nonprofit’s annual report from chore to score appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
Saleforce Nonprofit
JUNE 22, 2021
As advancement leaders at higher education institutions consider their options in the age of COVID-19, they’re rethinking conventional wisdom by choosing Salesforce to build lifelong alumni and donor relationships. The world’s #1 CRM enables institutions to operate more flexibly, securely, and resiliently, helping them emerge on a stronger footing for the future.
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Whole Whale
JUNE 22, 2021
The hardships and tragedies of 2020 as a result of COVID are numerous and the aftereffects will impact a generation to come. One interesting silver lining comes from the rapid adoption of remote work, something that m any employees are now appreciating. It’s a dream for those who love flexibility and freedom, but it can be intimidating for employees who consider themselves extroverts or are used to going to an office every day.
Bloomerang
JUNE 22, 2021
Unfortunately, there are no “silver bullets” in fundraising. Above all else, consistency, a positive mindset, and smart strategy are the only true “secret ingredients” to sustainable fundraising efforts and success. But there are a few strategies you can use to make a major impact in terms of dollars raised with a small investment of your time. If the biggest constraint you continually run up against is a lack of time or staff capacity to make things happen, take a look at these five strategies
sgEngage
JUNE 22, 2021
To make an emotional connection with your constituents, you need to first understand their needs and motivations. Enter user research. The universe of user research is vast and perhaps daunting; however, all research activities are really scalable, meaning that you can run them in a quick, cheap, and bite-sized way. Here are some examples: User Interviews.
VQ Strategies
JUNE 22, 2021
As I prepare to deliver a training today on navigating sticky situations with volunteers for a statewide network of food banks, I am reminded once again of my favorite statement about conflict: Conflict occurs when we demand and expect others to behave in a way that is not natural or known. (Monica Wofford, Make Difficult People Disappear ). While most of us prefer to avoid conflict – despite knowing that avoidance usually not only postpones the inevitable but also exacerbates it – this statemen
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.
Kindful
JUNE 22, 2021
In order to ensure fundraising success, you must build relationships with donors. But where do you begin? . Tapping your network. The first thing to do when looking for new donors is to look at the key players within your nonprofit’s network. These players can include your Board of Directors’ connections, friends of your current donors, guests of special events, alumni of your programs, and more. .
Big Duck
JUNE 22, 2021
The post From Year-End Fundraising to Year-Round Engagement appeared first on Big Duck.
CauseVox
JUNE 22, 2021
You may have heard that we’re getting ready to run our 4th annual Digital Fundraising Summit, but maybe you’re wondering if it’s got the information you want, or you’re uncertain about what to expect. We’ve got you covered. The long and short of it is that the Digital Fundraising Summit is a virtual conference designed to help nonprofit marketers and fundraisers thrive in today’s digital-first world.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 22, 2021
If you are leading an organization and are the last person to interview a candidate, focus your questions more on trying to see if the person is a cultural fit. Here are a few questions to pose to potential new hires (from the book, Advisory Leadership : What motivates you? What are you passionate about? (Finding out what people are passionate about and why is a great window into someone's personality.
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.
M+R
JUNE 22, 2021
Read time: 4 minutes. The world is opening up a bit more these days (thanks, researchers, health care workers, and public employees who led the way on the vaccine!). But while it’s nice to be out of the house a bit more this summer, we’re still rocking the virtual webinar experience. We hope you’ll tune in and send us a virtual high-five for any (or all!
Top Nonprofits
JUNE 22, 2021
Many nonprofits struggle with strategic planning. Nonprofit Strategic Plans tend to be 5-year plans with vague objectives, over 10 goals, and almost no concrete action steps. Yet, these plans guide organizations and end up leaving them rudderless, confused and many times with a weak budget. We advocate that instead of creating a strategic plan, nonprofits use a strategic framework to lean on.
Qgiv
JUNE 22, 2021
Did you know that almost 70% of nonprofits are planning to incorporate virtual elements into their events in some way, whether that’s with hybrid events, virtual-only events, or a combination of all of them? In particular, peer-to-peer fundraising has found great success when it comes to pivoting to virtual, as its engagements already happen primarily online.
Donorbox
JUNE 22, 2021
Welcome to our step-by-step guide on how to start a nonprofit in Maryland! If you’ve identified an unmet need in your community or field, and you wish to help people on a bigger scale, we’re excited to help guide you through the necessary first steps. While there are many different types of nonprofits–from cultural to […]. The post How to Start a Nonprofit Organization in Maryland | 15-Step Guide appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
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.
Forum One
JUNE 22, 2021
Your content strategy is a living document that should be adjusted and optimized on a regular basis. Creating a well-thought-out content strategy, tracking meaningful KPIs, and analyzing how it’s performing can help your organization optimize your website. Let’s break down how measurement planning and an agile approach to managing and assessing your content allows you to optimize and track the effectiveness of your content strategy.
Tech Soup
JUNE 22, 2021
How do civil society organizations handle data? How do they keep it safe? And how did the COVID-19 pandemic impact data practices in the sector?
Donor Search
JUNE 22, 2021
Capital campaigns are complex, intensive undertakings that can completely change how your organization pursues its mission and serves constituents. However, the amount of time and effort that goes into a successful campaign is the reason why many nonprofits shy away from adding extra levels of complexity to their goals.
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!
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 22, 2021
This blog was sponsored by GrowthForce. Pop quiz! What accounts for more donations in the nonprofit world: A) larger corporations or B) individual donors? If you answered A, you are not alone. One of the biggest misunderstandings is that larger corporations are the biggest givers to nonprofits. In reality, it’s the complete opposite—over 80% of donations come from individual donors.
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