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6 Things We Learned From Social Giving During a Time of Social Distance

NonProfit PRO

Social giving experiences were some of the most drastically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As we emerge from an extended period of social distancing, it’s important to reexamine how giving experiences and expectations have changed and what lessons we can learn from virtual fundraising.

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Nonprofit Remote Work: Is Staying at Home Here to Stay?

Bloomerang

Would working out of the office vs. working help nonprofit organizations in the long term? The pandemic jet-fueled significant shifts in the world’s work-life pattern. Yet had COVID-19 hit twenty years earlier, the effect would have been far more devastating. . It just so happened that relatively new technologies were in place and waiting, prepared to cushion the blow.

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The NonProfit Voice Ep 48: Previewing Bridge Conference 2021’s Jam-Packed Lineup

NonProfit PRO

In this episode of The NonProfit Voice, Bridge Conference 2021 co-chairs John Thompson (chief creative officer for TrueSense Marketing) and Mirvlyne Brice (senior individual giving officer for Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School) give a sneak peak at what’s on deck for this year’s virtual event.

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What Apple’s privacy changes mean for email open rates

M+R

Read time: 3 minutes. Apple recently made an announcement about upcoming privacy changes to their products that could have a major effect on how nonprofits do email work. . What’s happening? From Apple’s official announcement : “In the Mail app, Mail Privacy Protection stops senders from using invisible pixels to collect information about the user.

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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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Grassi Launches Benchmarking Survey of Nonprofit Industry

NonProfit PRO

The 2021 Nonprofit Leaders Survey is designed to elicit candid feedback on the trends, outlooks and greatest challenges nonprofits are facing today and provide valuable benchmarking data to help nonprofit leaders uncover the greatest areas of opportunity and growth in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.

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How To Write A Thank You Letter For Donations

Kindful

Writing a thank you letter is a professional courtesy that goes a long way in letting donors know you appreciate their generous contribution to your nonprofit. No matter how big or small the gift, a heartfelt thank you is always in order. Below, we’ll run through how to write the perfect thank you letter and describe how your nonprofit’s CRM software can help streamline the process when you have multiple letters to send.

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Guest Post: 8 Simple Ways to Improve Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Double the Donation

by Mark Becker, Founding Partner, Cathexis Partners. Peer-to-peer campaigns are a key part of many nonprofits’ fundraising strategies. If you’re running peer-to-peer campaigns, it’s important to strike a balance between growing your peer-to-peer fundraising programs and working with limited resources. . With this in mind, here are eight simple yet impactful ways to improve your peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns and events: .

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Doing Good for Dad | Father’s Day Fundraising Ideas

Donorbox

We seldom take the time to thank and honor our fathers. Father’s Day is an excellent opportunity to make them feel special and happy. If at the same time, you can give people a chance to help lives in need, there’s nothing like it! On this special day, every kid wants to think of an […]. The post Doing Good for Dad | Father’s Day Fundraising Ideas appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Unique Tips for Fundraising Professionals, Live From the 2021 Collaborative: Virtual Sessions

Classy

This week, our 2021 virtual nonprofit conference, the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions , opened with a conversation around trading perfectionism for an opportunity to show up as our authentic selves. It was a natural transition into the four-day global conference that engaged over 50 speakers to craft timely sessions and fundraising tips for the sector.

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On-Site Search vs. Organic SEO: What’s the Difference?

Velir

Search engines are one of the most indispensable tools in our daily lives. Case in point: Google processes over 3.5 billion searches per day and 84% of searchers use Google 3+ times a day according to Moz. Before search engines, we often struggled to find information, and sometimes we conceded defeat, but with search, we now expect immediate answers to our questions.

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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 One Nonprofit Used Google Workspace to Adapt to Pandemic Life

Tech Soup

Springwater Wayland EMS (SWEMS) is a volunteer rural ambulance service that provides primary emergency basic life support transport service to 4,300 residents in 39 square miles in upstate New York. The entire organization consists of 35 individuals willing to volunteer their time and expertise to save lives.

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3 questions to ask during demos at AMS Fest

Nimble AMS

When you’re in the market for a new association management software (AMS) system, you need all of the information you can get. That’s why AMS Fest 2021 is the perfect place for you to be next week. AMS Fest is a virtual event focused on AMS systems, so you’ll have multiple ways to learn about today’s AMS marketplace. While you’re there, you can see AMS product demos and ask questions directly to the product vendors.

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Audio Social Media Platforms for Nonprofits

Media Cause

In the social media world, platforms are always changing. Their creators are constantly looking for ways to improve their online applications to better serve their target audience. For nonprofits, using social media to your advantage is important as it gives you a creative way to accomplish your organization’s mission and purpose. So the more versatile these platforms are to use, the more opportunities you have to increase your awareness, engage with supporters, promote fundraising campaigns, an

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Pre-register Now: The 4th Annual Digital Fundraising Summit

CauseVox

We’re excited to announce the upcoming 4th annual Digital Fundraising Summit! The Digital Fundraising Summit is a virtual conference designed to help nonprofit marketers and fundraisers thrive in today’s digital-first world. Last year, 3300+ nonprofit professionals like yourself joined DSF3 to learn from 30+ top nonprofit thought leaders over the course of 2 amazing days.

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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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How to Support NGOs Working to Fight the COVID-19 Crisis in India

Tech Soup

India is currently experiencing a dramatic spike in COVID-19 deaths and cases, and the situation there remains dire. Earlier this month, it was reported that one in three new cases reported globally were occurring in the country. As of Thursday, June 10, more than 363,000 people have died. With infrastructure stretched and over capacity, resources can be scarce to support the community of 1.4 billion people.

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Adam Ribaudo Secures Boxever Advanced Certification

Velir

We’re excited to announce that Adam Ribaudo, our VP of Data Integration and Activation, has earned the Boxever Advanced Certification. The certification establishes his expertise with this Sitecore customer data platform (CDP) and supports our commitment to thoroughly understanding Sitecore’s capabilities as a digital experience platform.

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Life After Luminate CRM: Moving Forward with the Nonprofit Success Pack

Cloud 4 Good

It’s official: Blackbaud will shut down and cease all support for Luminate CRM (LCRM) on June 30, 2022. While this information might not come as a surprise, there is a clear path forward for your technology strategy as it relates to managing your constituents. For nonprofit organizations currently utilizing the LCRM product, the time is now to plan for what comes next.

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Employee Spotlight with Ann Lovallo, Client Success

Givinga

We’re excited to highlight the efforts of Ann Lovallo from our Client Success team! Ann took the time to tell us a bit about herself and her role here at Givinga: Tell us a bit about yourself. I grew up in Connecticut, but am living in Boston now. I enjoy reading and yoga, and […]. The post Employee Spotlight with Ann Lovallo, Client Success first appeared on Givinga.

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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.

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Unique Tips for Fundraising Professionals, Live From the 2021 Collaborative: Virtual Sessions

Classy

Our 2021 virtual nonprofit conference, the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions , opened with a conversation around trading perfectionism for an opportunity to show up as our authentic selves. It was a natural transition into the four-day global conference that engaged over 50 speakers to craft timely sessions and fundraising tips for the sector. We did a lot of planning to make this event come to life but the moments we couldn’t have planned or perfected made the experience one to remember. .

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Employee Spotlight with Ann Lovallo, Client Success

Givinga

We’re excited to highlight the efforts of Ann Lovallo from our Client Success team! Ann took the time to tell us a bit about herself and her role here at Givinga: . Tell us a bit about yourself. I grew up in Connecticut, but am living in Boston now. I enjoy reading and yoga, and I have a dog—a pandemic puppy like everyone else. Also, my family’s all in Vermont, so I really like being outside, especially hiking and skiing.

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Time To Check In On Your 2021 New Year's Resolutions

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Now that we are halfway through 2021, it's time to check in on your progress with your 2021 New Year's Resolutions. As a reminder, here is a list of 70 possible resolutions for leaders. Congratulations if you selected some of these earlier and are making progress on them. Feel free to select some additional ones now to complete throughout the rest of the year.

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Five Steps to Increase Online Giving with Basic Personalization

Forum One

Giving is a very personal decision, so why not make it more personal? Today’s supporters see personalization so often on platforms and communications throughout the day, so much so that they come to expect it. It might sound like a lot of work, but small steps could make a big difference in turning website visits into donor conversions, and mission-driven organizations have a lot to gain by spending time on personalizing their fundraising appeals.

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Donor Engagement Guide: 8 Key Steps to Better Retain and Engage Donors

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!