April, 2023

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What Americans Think About Nonprofits, Per New Study

NonProfit PRO

What Americans Think About Philanthropy and Nonprofits,” a new study from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, polled about 1,300 Americans over the summer of 2022 to learn more about how the American public perceives philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.

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No, social enterprise and earned revenues will not solve nonprofits’ funding problems

Nonprofit AF

Hi everyone, for those who missed the Unicorns Unite’s 5-year virtual reunion event on Valentine’s Day, the other co-authors and.

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Beyond the Rainbow—Build a Diverse Board of Independent Thinkers

.orgSource

The boardroom is the last place where CEOs want to rock the boat. But good governance shouldn’t be comfortable. If too many heads bob in agreement, you might want to take a closer look at who is seated at the table. Collegiality among leaders is a good thing. It can fast track important projects. On the other hand, a shortage of debate could be a symptom of tunnel vision.

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The Stars Aligning: How Top Talent Landed Together at A2

Association Analytics

This is for all the inquiring minds curious about how and why some of the top talent landed together at Association Analytics (A2), or anyone who just wants to hear a fun story. Guy Raz, the host of one of my favorite podcasts, How I Built This , always asks the question “How much of your success do you attribute to luck, or just hard work?” First, I looked up the definition of luck.

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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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12 Ways to Use ChatGPT and Other AI Tools for Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Meredith Gray , Head of Marketing at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. Does it seem like everyone you know is raving about a new tool that’s revolutionizing the way employees in all industries are doing their work? Yes, we’re talking about ChatGPT , an AI-powered tool that’s gaining widespread popularity on social media and revolutionizing the common workplace.

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New in EveryAction: expand your fundraising through matching gift integrations with Double the Donation and CyberGrants!

EveryAction

EveryAction, which is becoming Bonterra, is excited to announce two new ways our platform enables nonprofit organizations to maximize fundraising through matching gift programs. We’re announcing a new partnership with Double the Donation , including an integration with 360MatchPro’s automated gift matching platform. We’re also unveiling a matching gift integration with CyberGrants , which is also becoming Bonterra.

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15 Ways to Grow Your Nonprofit With Word-of-Mouth Marketing

Wild Apricot

The post 15 Ways to Grow Your Nonprofit With Word-of-Mouth Marketing appeared first on WildApricot.

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Catch Nimble AMS at the Salesforce World Tour in DC!

Nimble AMS

The Nimble AMS team is excited to attend the 2023 Salesforce World Tour in Washington DC ! On April 19, our team will join thousand s o f trailblaz ing peers and association professionals , as attendees discover the many ways Salesforce can drive success at thei r organizations. Nimble AMS and Salesforce can ignite innovation at your association.

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Five Critical Steps for Successful User Adoption

Association Analytics

Making technology or process changes in the workplace is hard work. It takes time. It takes effort. And the biggest differentiator between success and failure is a user adoption plan. User adoption is the experience employees go through when using new technology or following new processes with existing technology. Since staff turnover, leadership changes, shifting business priorities, and/or platform updates can happen at any time, it’s important to keep in mind that user adoption does not neces

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How to Enhance Your Nonprofit’s Written Content with Artificial Intelligence

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. People are talking about artificial intelligence—AI is everywhere. On social media and the news. At the dog park. On Zoom. At the office. Even at happy hour. The capabilities of AI are enough to make you think that Blade Runner might be prophetic, or that you too might have C3PO as an assistant someday.

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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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Getting the board on board with nonprofit technology changes

EveryAction

from our friends at ParsonsTKO Selecting technology for a nonprofit or social good organization can take significant time and effort. Depending on the size, reach, and impact anticipated from a technology change, engaging the board of directors is often critical to your success. While the C-level and managers will probably lead your organization’s tech selection, you can think of the board as the ultimate executive sponsor.

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How New California Regulations Impact Digital Fundraising for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

A new California law aims to bring more transparency to digital fundraising as a whole. Let’s explore the aspects of the California law, how it impacts social media platforms, the implications for nonprofits that land on a block list and the steps a nonprofit needs to take to avoid non-compliance.

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How To Write Effective Meeting Minutes (with Templates and Samples)

Wild Apricot

The post How To Write Effective Meeting Minutes (with Templates and Samples) appeared first on WildApricot.

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5 reasons associations should attend the 2023 Salesforce World Tour in Washington DC

Nimble AMS

You already know the 2023 Salesforce World Tour is a can’t-miss event for your association. Our Nimble AMS team is so excited to see you at the Salesforce event in DC. “I’m delighted to have the opportunity to represent Nimble AMS at this year’s Salesforce World Tour DC,” said Susan Stewart-Kelly, Nimble AMS Senior Sales Director. “ As a decade long Salesforce partner , I’m proud that Nimble AMS is the most strategically aligned AMS with Salesforce,” Stewart-Kelly added.

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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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Google, define: equity and inclusion

M+R

READ TIME: 3 minutes You know Ramadan, of course. It’s the time of year when millions of Muslims around the world take time to reflect, fast, pray, and give. And, it’s happening right now. But does Google know Ramadan? Well, sort of. Read on… One of the most important religious obligations in Islam is Zakat — making contributions to people in need.

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[Free Webinar] How to Maximize Your Nonprofit’s Donor Lifetime Value

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (1 hour) Cost: Free Presented by: Classy.org Did you know that recurring donors are 9x more valuable than a one-time donor? Join this free webinar to learn the secrets of turning one-time donors into recurring donors and how to increase the value of each supporter. We’ll also reveal where online donations over $5k are most likely to occur and what types of fundraising can result in $1,200 per donor over the course of a year.

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Thursday Thoughts: building a great nonprofit volunteer experience

EveryAction

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Check out our last installment here! As spring unfolds and the days get longer, many nonprofit supporters are ready for opportunities to show up—in person, virtually, or both!

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How to Respond to Donors’ Resistance to Your Ask

NonProfit PRO

Preparing for a solicitation means being ready for a variety of questions, concerns, and other forms of pushback. The good news is that most types of pushback are anticipated. Let's discuss some responses that will leave you well-equipped to communicate with donors.

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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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The Best Online Payment Service Providers in 2023

Wild Apricot

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How to take your association’s online advocacy efforts to next level

Nimble AMS

Your organization does much to advocate for industry issues—petitioning local and federal level politicians to generate support for association-backed programs. Member advocates are the backbone of your campaigns and the heart of your advocacy program. Read our blog to discover how to advance your advocacy program’s efforts and better engage your member advocates online. 3 Tips to elevate your association’s online advocacy efforts Follow these strategies to address any pain points in your organi

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What Should You Say to Get People to Donate

Get Fully Funded

Your words matter when you’re trying to get people to donate. If you inspire people, you’ll get a gift. If you bore people or confuse them, you won’t. It’s pretty simple. This means you can’t just slap anything on a page, send it to a donor, and expect great results. Maybe you’ve experienced this with a fundraising letter that performed so poorly you called it a failure and didn’t want to try it again.

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[Free Webinar] How Nonprofits Can Overcome the Challenges of Disconnected Fundraising Software

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (1 hour) Cost: Free Presented by: Sylogist Join Sylogist to learn how nonprofits can overcome the challenges caused by using disconnected fundraising, CRM, and fund accounting software systems. In this free webinar , we will: Discuss the challenges that arise from using disconnected software systems including the cost to maintain, inaccurate data, and the extensive staff time required to administer.

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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.

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Don’t Assume Your Nonprofit Supporters Know These 7 Terms

Bloomerang

It happens to the best of us: You’re talking with friends or family members, and you use a word or phrase that you don’t say outside of work—one that no one else in the room understands. In the tech industry, that word might be something like “tech stack.” We might use an acronym like CRM without explaining what that stands for or that it’s sometimes used interchangeably with donor database or donor management software.

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The Challenges Business Executives Face When Transitioning to Nonprofit Leadership Roles

NonProfit PRO

Many bridgers — business leaders who venture into the nonprofit world — find it harder to succeed in this sector than they initially thought. I talked to five leaders who made the transition to get their insights and share the realizations they had after facing unexpected challenges.

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The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Appreciation

Wild Apricot

The post The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Appreciation appeared first on WildApricot.

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4 Salesforce World Tour takeaways for your association

Nimble AMS

In mid- April , the Nimble AMS team attended the 2023 Salesforce World Tour in Washington DC. Our team joined thousands of industry peers and trailblazing association professionals to learn, network, and innovate at the free Sales force Tour event. After the event concluded, w e sat down with the onsite Nimble AMS team to discuss their experiences.

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The Denan Project - Leveraging WhatsApp for Good

As part of building a new supporter journey (from making a one-time donation to becoming a sustaining supporter), The Denan Project set out to shorten the time between the first donation and the recurring donations.

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4 practical tips for building relationships with nonprofit funders 

Candid

The secret to successful year-round fundraising for nonprofits is hiding in plain sight. As every seasoned fundraiser will tell you, it comes down to building and sustaining a strong network of nonprofit funders. But there’s a catch: Relationship-building takes time. This means that there is no day like today to begin. In this blog post, we’ll not only explore the importance of building strong networks and how to find the folks with whom to prioritize building relationships.

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7 “Must Do’s” When Thanking Donors To Win Their Heart and Set Up Future Gifts

Get Fully Funded

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. You make the brain connection when you give them the data they need for their records. You spell their name correctly and thank them promptly.

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Come and get it! The 2023 M+R Benchmarks Study is served!

M+R

The maître d’ has called your name, the table is set, and the napkins are folded up like fancy little swans: it’s time to dig in to a year’s worth of M+R Benchmarks charts, findings, and insights at mrbenchmarks.com ! This year we are serving up data from 215 amazing nonprofit partners, with a refreshing mix of fundraising, advocacy, engagement, and marketing.

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Should You Solicit Donors With Cognitive Impairments?

NonProfit PRO

The average age of donors is 65. An estimated one in nine people age 65 and older has Alzheimer’s disease. If you were in a meeting with a prospective donor for a major or planned gift, what would you do if you did detect cognitive decline?

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Become the Association Your Members Want

As the pandemic advanced, we were keenly aware of the apprehension and pain throughout our community. Clients and colleagues contacted us with questions about managing revenue shortfall, introducing new technology, and preparing for changing membership patterns. When we seek input on critical issues, members of.orgCommunity, our networking and education organization, are an invaluable resource.