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7 Reasons Why You Should Attend Nonprofit Summit

Saleforce Nonprofit

We’ve already told you about conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall and Grammy award-winner Leslie Odom Jr. headlining our first-ever Nonprofit Summit. But if you’re still on the fence about whether or not to join us for the nonprofit event of the year on April 21, we put together a list of the top seven reasons why you should absolutely, definitely be there. 1.

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9 Ways to Use Text Messaging for Your Virtual Fundraising Event

DonorPerfect

Text messaging remains a surefire way to get more eyes on your communications. In fact, over 95% of text messages are read within 3 minutes of delivery. By harnessing the convenience of the mobile phones donors use daily, you can transform your virtual fundraising events into engaging, revenue-boosting opportunities. Explore the many ways your team Read More ».

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Embracing Change: A Post-Pandemic Nonprofit Sector

sgEngage

It is almost unfathomable that just a little over a year ago nonprofits were operating in a “world-as-we-knew it” mentality. The onset of COVID-19 and its disproportionate impact on black and brown communities pushed the social sector to pivot, stretch and temporarily shutter programs in service to a singular goal: survival. Success was defined simply: avoid layoffs, sustain programming, and keep actual (or virtual) doors open.

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The Power of Storytelling – A Nonprofit Essential: 3 Steps for Success

OneCause

The post The Power of Storytelling – A Nonprofit Essential: 3 Steps for Success appeared first on OneCause.

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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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Over The Edge Fundraiser: A Daring Take on Fundraising

Qgiv

If your nonprofit is looking for a bold way to attract attention and raise money for your cause, an over the edge fundraiser is a great solution. Over the edge events aren’t new. But, they persist as an effective fundraiser. Why? Because over the edge fundraisers offer a memorable experience that donors won’t soon forget! Is an over the edge event right for your nonprofit?

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BREAKING NEWS: The 2021 M+R Benchmarks Study arrives 4/21

M+R

Here it comes, hot off the presses: The 2021 M+R Benchmarks Study will go live on Wednesday, April 21. Visit mrbenchmarks.com on April 21 to get the front-page news, the longform analysis, the mild-mannered reporting, even the crossword puzzle. It’s all the newest news and topical trends affecting nonprofit digital marketing, advocacy, and fundraising. .

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What’s in My Inbox | Shorter attention spans means you need to deliver with your enews

Pamela Grow

Does it feel like your attention span is getting shorter? Chances are you’re right. Attention spans have been falling over the years and are now at an all-time low. A Microsoft Corp study recently revealed that people now generally start to lose concentration after only eight seconds. What does that mean for you as a nonprofit fundraiser/donor communications professional?

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The fundamentals of a sustainable nonprofit: A free webinar series

Charity Village

The pandemic continues to throw new challenges at us every day. These can be personal, like working from home and maintaining our mental health, and they can be organizational, throwing even the best-run nonprofits into chaos. Leaders are left scrambling to deal with challenges never experienced, like how to manage a remote work force effectively and still meet service delivery goals.

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Giveffect Chooses 360MatchPro by Double the Donation as Integrated Matching Gift Solution

Double the Donation

Double the Donation and Giveffect are proud to announce their new technical partnership integration. This collaboration will allow more nonprofit fundraisers to take advantage of the powerful automated matching gift solution, 360MatchPro. “At Giveffect, our goal is to create high-converting fundraising tools that save nonprofits’ time and resources, and 360MatchPro fits perfectly into this mission,” said Allan Shin, CoFounder and CPO at Giveffect.

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Reasons to plan your nonprofit organization’s stories well in advance

Charity Village

What does your storytelling plan look like? Is it documented – perhaps something you share with your colleagues? Is it in your head? Do you have a storytelling plan? If you’re like many nonprofit communicators, you have no shortage of stories to tell. So it might feel more comfortable to tackle storytelling on an ad hoc basis, […]. The post Reasons to plan your nonprofit organization’s stories well in advance appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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 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 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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Embracing Change: A Post-Pandemic Nonprofit Sector

Connection Cafe

It is almost unfathomable that just a little over a year ago nonprofits were operating in a “world-as-we-knew it” mentality. The onset of COVID-19 and its disproportionate impact on black and brown communities pushed the social sector to pivot, stretch and temporarily shutter programs in service to a singular goal: survival. Success was defined simply: avoid layoffs, sustain programming, and keep actual (or virtual) doors open.

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Kiwanis Club of Toronto accepting grant applications for child and youth programming

Charity Village

These challenging times highlight the role of effective leaders in building resilient communities. In response, the Kiwanis Club of Toronto has shifted its strategic focus to support opportunities for leadership and mentorship of children and youth in Toronto with grants of up-to $10,000. For 2021, grants from the Kiwanis Club of Toronto Foundation will support initiatives […].

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5 Tips for Improving Employee Emotional and Mental Well-being

Connection Cafe

The world has officially surpassed the one-year mark of a remote workforce for many companies – a year full of pivots and uncertainty for organizations. As employers reflect on what has been done and what needs to be improved on, it’s crucial to put employee well-being at the forefront. According to new research in Harvard Business Review , 89% of workers have reported a decline in their workplace wellbeing since the start of the pandemic.

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Nonprofits Are Leveraging the Cloud, but Does It Have to Be So Complex?

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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Statistics Canada releases new stats related to working from home

Charity Village

A new study released by Statistics Canada sheds light on questions around productivity of remote work, using supplementary questions added to the February 2021 Labour Force Survey. The focus is on new teleworkers, i.e., employees who usually worked outside the home before the COVID-19 pandemic but who worked most of their hours at home during the week of […].

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What Can Salesforce Do For Nonprofits?

Cloud 4 Good

Salesforce brings over 150K companies and their customers together through the power of connective technology. There have been great blogs and videos released explaining how the expansive platform works to help break down departmental silos, improve data clarity, provide a single source of truth, and innovate marketing strategies. Cloud for Good provides Salesforce implementation services for nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions, utilizing technology to transform y

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How to Attract Donors From Around the World With Your Virtual Event

Classy

A virtual event for fundraising is your opportunity to introduce your cause directly to a worldwide audience of donors, as long as you have a solid plan to attract them. Even as in-person activities return, the success of a virtual event speaks for itself. In 2020, 60% of donors gave online to nonprofits. We only expect that statistic to rise as organizations see their donation volume grow right alongside their geographic footprint.

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Nonprofits, Stop Prospecting So You Can Actually Raise Money

Bloomerang

ATTENTION: Having a nonprofit CRM system isn’t a magic fundraising wand. As pretty as it looks and how organized it feels, technology can’t raise money by itself. . I know, I know, you got it so you could have the most perfect moves management system and donor prospect reports, etc. And don’t worry, I love a good moves management system so I’m not suggesting you cancel that subscription.

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Nonprofit Technology Kick Start: Free World Class Board Meeting Software

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.