July, 2024

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Top Companies That Donate to Nonprofits

Wild Apricot

Explore the top companies that generously donate to nonprofits. You'll also learn the different types of donations and tips for requesting donations.

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6 Ways to Grow Your Nonprofit’s Following on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Heather Mansfield , founder and editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good The average growth rate for social media ranges from 0.64% to 3% per month , depending upon the platform. In other words, the era of organic growth on social media is over. To grow your following on social media, you need to make a concerted effort to let your supporters and donors know how to find your nonprofit on social media. 1) Feature social media icons on every page of your website.

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A Guide to Nonprofit Video Storytelling

NonProfit PRO

Videos are one of the best ways to share your story with potential and current donors. Here's how to use them to support your mission.

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12 Fundraising Metrics Your Nonprofit Needs to Track

Wild Apricot

Discover essential fundraising metrics your nonprofit must monitor for success. Explore key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive donor engagement, revenue growth and organizational impact in our comprehensive guide.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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How Your Nonprofit Can Boost Donor Retention Using Data

NonProfit PRO

Looking to boost donor retention? Leveraging data is one of the most effective ways to do this. Here's how to get started.

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The crucial role of software testing in your AMS implementation

Nimble AMS

Is your organization preparing for its association management software (AMS) implementation? It’s not uncommon for an association to face challenges during its AMS implementation. If you’re like other organizations, you might have some concerns about data migration, specifically when moving your existing data from a legacy system into your new system.

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Demystifying Artificial Intelligence for Nonprofits: Why You Should Care About AI Right Now, Not Later

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Michelle Kocin , Digital Marketing Manager at SylogistMission – a donor management, fundraising, and volunteer management platform built for nonprofits and NGOs in the Microsoft Dataverse. It feels like every day there are new headlines about both the benefits and the dangers of AI. Some say it will replace human workers because it can aggregate information, summarize data and provide key insights, and it learns as it goes.

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New funding opportunity to strengthen youth leadership and increase accessibility and inclusion in Canada

Charity Village

Employment and Social Development Canada invites applications under the Enabling Accessibility Fund – Youth Innovation Component for approximately 83 new youth-driven accessibility projects. As a first step, Canadian youth between the ages of 15 and 30 are encouraged to apply to become a youth accessibility leader. These individuals play an important role in helping identify barriers across Canadian […] The post New funding opportunity to strengthen youth leadership and increase accessibil

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How to Increase Attendance at an Event: Strategies to Try Now!

Wild Apricot

Want more event attendees? Who doesn't? Here are common reasons for low attendance and tactics you can use to boost it starting today.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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10 Fundraising Strategies to Adapt to Philanthropic Giving Trends

NonProfit PRO

With reports of fewer donors and dollars, here are 10 strategies you can employ now to boost your fundraising success.

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What do we know about nonprofit leaders and staff with disabilities? 

Candid

As we highlight the skill, talent, and resilience of people with disabilities—through Disability Awareness Month in July, the Invictus Games and Paralympics this summer, and National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October—it’s fitting to examine what Candid data suggests about their representation and visibility in the nonprofit sector. Candid’s The state of diversity in the U.S. nonprofit sector report analyzes the demographics of staff, leaders, and board members, based on data from

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3 tips to prepare your organization for new technology

Nimble AMS

When you decide to go on a major road trip, you often begin planning months in advance. The same can be said for your organization, as it is making plans for its next association management software (AMS). You can lead your association to new a new AMS platform! Read our blog to begin preparing your organization for new technology today. How to build an expert internal AMS selection team “Every selection team for new technology needs representatives across the board,” said Collier Faubion, Nimbl

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The Top 54 Auctioneers for Nonprofit Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Paybee’s Annual Bid Masters competition reveals the 54 best benefit auctioneers of 2024, these trailblazers are leading the way in the world of benefit auctioneering and transforming the fundraising landscape. This year’s top auctioneers are driving impactful change, raising crucial funds and leveraging their expertise to make a difference for great causes worldwide.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!

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Have you had a chance to download and dig into Direct Mail Benchmarks 2024 yet?

Charity Village

Released in May, this all-Canadian report unpacks how direct mail fundraising programs performed last year, thanks to the amazing charities who share their results with us! If you’ve been wondering how your fundraising measures up against other charities in the nonprofit sector, this is the report for you. Use it to show off your success, […] The post Have you had a chance to download and dig into Direct Mail Benchmarks 2024 yet?

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How to Collect Member Feedback the Right Way

Wild Apricot

Gathering member feedback and taking action on the results is a foolproof way to increase member retention. This guide will show you exactly how to go about collecting feedback from your members.

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3 Simple Donor Acquisition Strategies for New Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

New nonprofits need effective donor acquisition strategies to maximize their reach and impact. Explore the best strategies in this guide.

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Q1 2024 Fundraising Better Than A Year Earlier

The NonProfit Times

It was the same story, different day, for fundraising during the first quarter of 2024. Giving was up (4.1%) compared to the first quarter of 2023, but the number of donors and retention both declined again, 1.3% and 3% respectively. Micro donors, those who give $100 or less and make up 59.3% of all donors, had the sharpest decline at 10.4%. That is twice the percentage decline of the next largest group, donors who give $101 to $500, which was 5.2% and making up 28.1% of all donors.

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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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Listening to teachers to support students impacted by COVID-19 

Candid

Today’s incoming high school seniors were in the seventh grade when COVID-19 shut down schools across the country. Their education continues to be affected by the damage caused by the pandemic and its aftermath—most notably, learning loss from school closures and ongoing chronic absenteeism. One in four students is chronically absent , and many continue to lag in math and reading scores.

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[Free Mini Webinar] Why Your Nonprofit’s Logo Is Not Your Brand

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (20 Minutes) Cost: Free Presented by: Lyn Chamberlin Are you a nonprofit struggling to make your mark in a crowded space? It’s time to rethink your approach to branding. Join us for a free 20-minute webinar to explore the critical distinction between logos and brands and why focusing solely on logo design can lead to a disconnect between visual representation and brand essence.

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Vancouver Foundation announced new multi-year, flexible, operating grants for BIPOC-led organizations in British Columbia

Charity Village

The Vancouver Foundation announced new multi-year, flexible, operating grants for BIPOC-led organizations in British Columbia. The LEVEL BIPOC grants offer flexible, multi-year operational funding to BIPOC-led, BIPOC youth-led and youth-engaging organizations, empowering BIPOC leaders across the province and laying the foundation for the next generation.

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How to Build Healthy Donor Relationships: Essentials + Quiz

Wild Apricot

Donor relationships are at the heart of every nonprofit. Take our quiz to evaluate your organization’s relationships and learn how to make them stronger.

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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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Your Guided Growth Plan

NonProfit PRO

Find new donors now! Your Guided Growth Plan provides beginner, intermediate, and advanced steps to connect with people who are passionate about your mission, ASAP. Experts from DonorPerfect and Positive Equation are here to make growing easy, no matter where you are on your fundraising journey.

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Grants: The Fine Art Of Arm Twisting

The NonProfit Times

The grant deadline is barreling toward you like a freight train. You asked program staff for critical information weeks ago, but still have not received it. They’re ignoring your texts, emails, and phone calls, and you’ve just learned an essential player has gone on vacation. “Unfortunately, this doomsday scenario is not unusual. Grant professionals consistently lament the lackadaisical response of staff members when asked for data, program details, budget figures, and other essential informati

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The Digital Donor Engagement Funnel

DonorPerfect

4 Donor Engagement Solutions to Convert New Supporters The traditional donor funnel has been around for years, but as many nonprofit professionals have pointed out, it’s flawed. The old model has failed fundraisers because it’s organized by monetary involvement, with a goal of converting prospects to major givers – essentially treating fundraising like sales.

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[Free Webinar] Beyond Affluence: Cultivating Community Affinity in the Generosity Experience

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (1 hour) Cost: Free Presented by: Tim Sarrantonio , Director of Corporate Brand at Neon One This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models.

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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.