May, 2022

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Where the Money Is? — and Why That Matters for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Back in the 1950s, when a reporter asked the notorious Willie Sutton why he robbed banks, he supposedly responded, “That’s where the money is.” Proponents of the business of philanthropy should heed this simple wisdom and cultivate relationships with the wealthiest prospects — those with the most capacity to give.

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How to Demonstrate ROI to Your Nonprofit Board Members

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Proving to your nonprofit’s stakeholders that your organization is “worthy” of their financial support is an ongoing responsibility for nonprofit management. . Those who commit to the organization’s mission – clients, donors, board members, and staff – all have opinions about the optimal spending levels to execute the mission. Fundraising expense is one place where this manifests.

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What Is Customer Data and How It Could Transform Your Marketing

Association TV

WorkerBee.TV ·. What Is Customer Data and How It Could Transform Your Marketing | Association TV Blog. Caution: This Article Contains Big Data Energy. Customer data is all the bits of information your customer leaves behind when they interact with you, your product or your service. These are things such as names, job titles, on-site behavior, social engagement and even product reviews.

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Build a Culture To Fit the New World of Work

.orgSource

Who on your team is spending the lunch hour scrolling the job sites? I can guarantee that someone is seriously searching for their next opportunity. And, the most likely candidate is probably one of your rising stars. If that thought gives you an uncomfortable shiver, read on. In a world where the office, as we […]. The post Build a Culture To Fit the New World of Work appeared first on.orgSource.

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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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Data Analytics Trivia!

Association Analytics

The post Data Analytics Trivia! appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Three benefits of developing thought leadership content at your association

Nimble AMS

If you’re looking to make a difference at your association, thought leadership is crucial. A study conducted by Edelman and Linkedin reported 65% of those surveyed said thought leadership content improved their perception of an organization. Well-researched and thoughtfully written content has the power to build association credibility, organization brand awareness, and even attract new members. .

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12 Job Boards for Nonprofit Professionals Worldwide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In 2022 nonprofits will continue their shift to becoming digital-first organizations. When possible, nonprofit professionals want the flexibility and work-life balance that remote work can offer. Thus, if nonprofits want to hire and retain skilled employees in an economy with record low unemployment, then they will need to continue to evolve their operations beyond the traditional office environment.

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The Best Nonprofit Website Builders in 2022

Wild Apricot

12 Best Nonprofit Website Builders & 3 Tips To Get Started Imagine this: Gabriella, a manager at a local boutique, hears about your nonprofit when her boss agrees to be an event sponsor for your upcoming gala. She’s inspired by your mission.

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10 Ways to Find Monthly Donors for Your Small Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

Starting a monthly giving program is a great use of your time because monthly donors are the lifeblood of a small nonprofit – bringing in sustainable revenue and creating a safety net of loyal supporters. . Imagine what you could do if you had hundreds or thousands of dollars steadily coming in your door each month…. Here are just a few really good, real life examples: Draft Gratitude relies on their Monthly Giving Team to cover about half of their monthly expenses for the horses.

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7 significant HR documents most nonprofits are missing

Charity Village

We’ve tucked away a bonus policy inside the blog. Can you find it? Are you tempted to put off the task of reviewing and preparing your HR documents? Maybe it’s time to rethink that approach. You’ll likely have had more pressing things to take care of when you started running your nonprofit, and you might […]. The post 7 significant HR documents most nonprofits are missing 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 successfully recruit and retain staff with innovative technology

Nimble AMS

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary, employment openings increased to record levels in March, reaching 11.549 million vacancies. The number of job openings has been on the rise since the pandemic and continues to outpace the rate of new hires. Job quit numbers also rose in March to 4.5 million, increasing in business and professional settings. .

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How to Achieve Multicultural Marketing at Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

One of the significant benefits of multicultural marketing is that it’s simply the right thing to do. However, it can also help you increase brand awareness and help your nonprofit better fulfill its mission. People want to associate with brands and organizations that align with their societal values more than ever.

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7 Essentials for Your Nonprofit’s Branding Guidelines

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Strategic branding is critical for your nonprofit to build trust among your supporters and get the word out about your services. When your brand is consistent and strong, you can increase your organization’s visibility in your community and move your audience to action. What Are Brand Guidelines? Brand guidelines expand on the decisions you have made with the design of your logo.

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Key takeaways from ABFE 2022 Harambee: Let’s All Pull Together

Candid

ABFE held their annual conference “Harambee: Let’s All Pull Together” recently with a mix of in-person and hybrid sessions. Several Candid team members attended, including director of research Grace Sato who presented at the session “Historic Partnerships, Historic Change: Using Philanthropy to Transform HBCUs and their Impact on the Black Community”; and senior director of research Cathleen Clerkin and senior research analyst Mantin Diomande who both spoke at “Black-led Nonprofit Organizations:

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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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10 Ways to Find New Donors for Your Nonprofit Organization?

Bloomerang

Connecting with new donors is crucial to growing your nonprofit’s supporter base and ultimately raising more for your cause. New donors invigorate your nonprofit with a fresh wave of funding and engagement. And, when you properly steward and build relationships with these new donors, they can turn into lifelong supporters of your mission. But you have to find and connect with these individuals first.

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The Growth Paradox for Nonprofit Organizations

Blue Avocado

We have been talking about the Overhead Myth and the Nonprofit Starvation Cycle for many years, but there has been only modest progress on donor demands that result in underinvestment in nonprofit infrastructure, and malnourished organizations. But if the Overhead Myth keeps us all hungry, the Nonprofit Starvation Cycle is not all the donors’ fault. […].

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How to use innovative technology to attract members to your association

Nimble AMS

Technology is irrevocably integrated into our daily lives. According to research conducted by Hootsuite and We Are Social, there are a total of 4.95 billion internet users, with the average user spending nearly seven hours a day online. . Like it or not, in our digital-driven world, non-members will evaluate how your association leverages innovative technologies to determine whether your organization is worth joining.

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Top Secret: Underused Strategy to Keep Donors Close 

NonProfit PRO

The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade. Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. A prompt, personal, powerful thank you is the bare minimum. What do you do to keep donors close?

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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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23 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Reports for Nonprofits Worldwide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The reports listed below offer much-needed data to help your nonprofit craft its 2022-23 digital marketing and fundraising strategy. If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please contact Heather Mansfield. Thank you! For Nonprofits in the United States: 1. Benchmarks Study 2022 :: Download. Published by M+R. 2. State of Modern Philanthropy 2022 :: Download.

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12 Ideas for a Virtual Fundraiser or Online Event

Get Fully Funded

During the pandemic, countless small nonprofits replaced their signature event with a virtual fundraiser and got amazing results. That success has many nonprofit leaders wondering … should a virtual fundraiser become a regular line item on our fundraising plan? Should we have an online event, even when we could do something in person? The answer is … maybe!

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Demystifying Insurance: What Nonprofits Need to Know to Protect their Operations

Charity Village

Original Broadcast Date: May 19, 2022 Summary: With today’s world in constant flux, it is vital that leaders of nonprofit organizations understand the risks to their business and are adequately prepared and covered to protect against events that could threaten the viability of their organization. Hub International’s nonprofit experts explain the most common risk exposures […].

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Does Your Nonprofit Receive Donations of Services, Supplies or Equipment? Changes are Coming!

Blue Avocado

Changes to How Nonprofit Organizations Report In-kind Contributions of Nonfinancial Assets It is common for nonprofits to receive donations and contributions of nonfinancial assets, more commonly known as in-kind contributions. Typical examples of in-kind contributions a nonprofit may receive include but are not limited to: Pro bono legal & professional services Below-market rent payments Donated […].

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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!

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Why your association should be using an AMS built on a CRM

Nimble AMS

An association management software (AMS) system built on a customer relationship management (CRM) platform offers associations unmatched functionality. . Read on to learn more about the unique advantages of using Nimble AMS, built on the Salesforce CRM platform, for your association. These days, many large membership-based organizations are choosing to use an association management software (AMS) system built on an enterprise customer relationship management (CRM) platform.

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OKRs Offer Nonprofits a Better Approach to Goal-Setting Success

NonProfit PRO

The most successful organizations are able to collectively identify and engage around measurable goals. Many of them utilize objectives and key results (OKRs) to achieve these top priorities.

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How to Use UTMs to Leverage Donor Acquisition for Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

How much time do you spend thinking about where your donors are coming from ? Or how they’re landing on your donation page? If you answered something along the lines of ‘not much’, ‘do I need to?’, then you might want to keep reading. It is super important to understand where your donors are coming from and how you could be acquiring more! With many ongoing marketing initiatives, whenever you see a boost in performance, it is fair to be wondering: was it that Facebook post that did really well,

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Honoring vs Celebrating Mother’s & Father’s Day

Whole Whale

Nonprofits message out around holidays like Mother’s and Father’s day as a way to give and engaged. For many this is a great, day of celebration, for others, it may actually be a day of remembrance for their mother. In an ideal world organizations would have perfect information about the way their audience would like to be messaged or not on days like Mother’s and Father’s day.

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Nonprofit Technology Adoption: Why It Matters and How to Be Successful

Organizations like yours are increasingly realizing that technology adoption is only as good as the technology you choose. Statistics from a 2014 NTEN study show that seriously investing resources in training for your staff corresponds to higher adoption and ultimately technology effectiveness. In this report, we’ll give you a high-level overview of how to get your organization in shape for technology adoption and best practices for facilitating this critical process.

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5 reasons your job posting isn’t working

Charity Village

In 2022, there is no denying the unique value that young, diverse talent can bring to your organization. Tapping into the youth population can help employers address growing talent shortages, increase workforce diversity, improve retention rates, and more. But if this is true, then why are 71% of employers having a hard time finding applicants […].

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How to Develop a Successful Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy

Bloomerang

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. It involves your efforts to recruit new supporters, engage with existing ones, and grow your organization’s influence, all with the goal of funding your mission more efficiently. That’s why developing a strategic fundraising plan is necessary. Whether you’re looking to take an improved approach to your existing strategy or design a new plan from scratch, this guide will steer you through the proce

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Top tips for effective association fundraising

Nimble AMS

Fundraising can be a powerful way to drive non-dues revenue for your association. . Here’s how fundraising can help your association and what best practices you can use to raise funds more effectively. Non-dues revenue plays a big role in ensuring your association’s ability to grow and thrive. It supplements membership dues revenue and allows you to continue providing great member value. .

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The Effect of Inflation on Charitable Giving

NonProfit PRO

The Pew Research Center recently found that 70% of American adults view inflation as a major problem in the United States. Will the news of continuing increased inflation affect charitable giving?

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Achieving Organizational Transformation: Pathways to Success

Association executives—and hopefully their boards—know that they are facing perilous times. Driven by the pace of cultural and technological change, they are experiencing major disruptions in the traditional business models that used to guide organizational growth strategies.orgSource offers a straightforward approach to navigating these changes and readying your organization for growth.