Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 1, 2021
Cause awareness and giving days can be very powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising and social media awareness campaigns. In addition to the days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. January. 17: World Religion Day — #WorldReligionDay. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Fundraising Authority
DECEMBER 30, 2020
Charity events are a popular form of fundraising. While they can be great money makers for an organization, they can also be time consuming and expensive. The success of charity events depends on careful planning. To help you ensure that your fundraising event is a winner, here are ten major components that you must incorporate into your event plan, regardless of the specific fundraising event ideas you use: 1.
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DipJar
DECEMBER 30, 2020
Four Veterans. 3,000 Nautical Miles. 50 Days. In December 2021, four Veterans will launch from the Canary Islands to row 3,000 nautical miles across the Atlantic Ocean to Antigua in effort to raise awareness for Veteran PTSD and Veteran Suicide. Paul Lore (United States Marine Corps) , Cameron Hansen (United States Air Force) , A.M. ‘Hupp’ Huppmann (United States Navy) , and Billy Cimino (United States Army) chose to take on The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge over a year ago an
Volunteer Hub
DECEMBER 30, 2020
Your organization’s volunteer program is an important driver toward mission. Here are 4 ways to measure volunteer program ROI and ensure you are getting the highest amount of value. Chances are, volunteers play an important role in your organization. Leveraging volunteerism can, and probably is, helping your nonprofit fill critical roles and take steps towards obtaining its mission.
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.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 28, 2020
By Alan Tyson , CEO of DATABASICS – a software product that enables nonprofits to report, approve, and track employee hours, activities, and spending from anywhere, something that is especially important in an increasingly decentralized environment. In the face of tremendous adversity and growing need, nonprofits are doing incredible work at a critical time.
AccelEvents
DECEMBER 28, 2020
While there are lots of different ways to learn the ins, the outs, and the latest trends in the event industry, listening to a podcast is probably one of the easiest and most entertaining ways to do it! . In the last several years, podcasts have grown in popularity. This growth is most likely because podcasts offer listeners an alternative way to access and engage with other event professionals and industry experts. .
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VQ Strategies
DECEMBER 30, 2020
The end of the calendar year is traditionally a time of reflection – looking back on the year’s achievements, challenges, joys, and losses. While 2020 is no different in that regard, our reflections are paired with an urgent desire to put this difficult year behind us. So, even as we eagerly await the turn of the calendar page to 2021, we cannot resist the temptation to reflect a bit.
NonProfit Hub
DECEMBER 29, 2020
Managing money for a nonprofit often feels like laying train tracks ahead of a speeding locomotive. An organization’s course depends on how well its leaders manage money down the line. Here is how nonprofits can expect the unexpected when budgeting. For example, Doctors Without Borders operated 10% ahead of its budget before the stock market came crashing down in December 2018.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 29, 2020
The following 10 leadership and business book authors recently answered this question for me: Question: While we surely will find ourselves challenged by COVID-19 in the foreseeable future, what is the most important thing a leader can do as they lead their business/organization? “Leaders have had some great opportunities as a result of COVID-19. Topping the list: hire the best people, not just the best people geographically convenient.
ASU Lodestar Center
DECEMBER 29, 2020
Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. posted by Alyssa Huntley Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. While it might seem contrary to the type of organizations nonprofits are, they must earn some money to fund the good work they hope will be sustainable community solutions. Typically, that money comes from donations, grants, or foundations tied to limited projects or programs, which limits the longevity the funding actually has and limits how long the organization can s
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.
Givinga
DECEMBER 29, 2020
Across many industries, for countless companies and for nearly every consumer, the outlook for 2021 is in stark contrast to our vision entering 2020. The new year presents challenges resulting from the pandemic, though it also offers opportunity. In the world of philanthropy, we’re on the brink of a technological revolution and the year 2021 is poised to be pivotal.
NonProfit Hub
DECEMBER 31, 2020
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) has seen a world of difference in recent times. Though the essentials remain the same, the tables have turned over time. Keywords have evolved and strategy has been completely revamped. Marketers continue to launch new ways to increase organic traffic to the website. Here are some SEO tips to index and rank faster. .
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 28, 2020
In Bob Rosen ’s book, Grounded: How Leaders Stay Rooted In An Uncertain World , he explains that there are six dimensions of being a healthy leader: Physical health : how you live. How you manage your mind and body – managing your energy and living a peak performance lifestyle. Emotional health : how you feel. This is about being self-aware and having positive emotions and the ability to be resilient, catching yourself when you have a counterproductive thought.
AccelEvents
DECEMBER 28, 2020
While there are lots of different ways to learn the ins, the outs, and the latest trends in the event industry, listening to a podcast is probably one of the easiest and most entertaining ways to do it! . In the last several years, podcasts have grown in popularity. This growth is most likely because podcasts offer listeners an alternative way to access and engage with other event professionals and industry experts. .
Advertiser: Digital Ocean
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.
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 28, 2020
On December 21, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate passed a wide-ranging COVID Relief and Appropriations bill and the President signed the bill on December 27, 2020. The appropriations bill , totaling $1.4T, provides funding for the government through September 30, 2021. In addition, t he COVID -19 r elief bill provides $900B in support for i ndividuals, small businesses, health care, education, and cultural institutions. .
Top Nonprofits
DECEMBER 28, 2020
How challenging is it to live under the yoke of having to raise your entire budget – every single year – starting from scratch? Time to do something about it! Legacy giving programs often never get off the ground because people think talking about death is creepy. Yet r ight now people are questioning the meaning of life, and their own mortality, in a way that’s unprecedented.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 27, 2020
With 2021 fast approaching, it's time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2021. Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all t
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 26, 2020
To learn how to stay motivated, read High-Profit Prospecting , by Mark Hunter. It's a powerful read that includes counter intuitive advice and cutting-edge best practices for sales prospecting in today's business world. Today, I share one of my favorite sections of the book where Hunter describes his seven things motivated people do to stay motivated : Motivated people ignore voices in their lives.
Advertiser: Syncrony
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 26, 2020
My favorite takeaways from the book, Becoming The Best , by Harry M. Jansen Kraemer, Jr. , are: Your best self is not about perfection (an impossible and, therefore, futile goal). It is about becoming consistently disciplined and focused, making sure you challenge yourself to truly be your best self—instead of becoming complacent, convinced that you have arrived.
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 31, 2020
Do you know how to not only interpret your organization’s financials, but also how to present them to others as a compelling story that offers transparency and increases donations and impact? In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Stephanie Skryzowski, founder and CEO of 100 Degrees Consulting, about how to use and communicate your organization’s financials.
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