The Fundraising Authority
DECEMBER 10, 2022
Storytelling has become a hot topic in non-profit fundraising. It went from something that you almost never heard about just a few years ago, to the topic of numerous books , websites and conferences today. There’s a reason for this change: storytelling is extremely important to good fundraising. As fundraisers, we need to be carrying on a constant conversation with our donors.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 13, 2022
During this time of economic uncertainty, many organizations are renewing their focus on higher-value donors to generate revenue and build relationships that will keep them engaged with their mission. Here are seven strategies to elevate your current mid-level donor experience.
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.orgSource
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Even small associations tend to stack layers of management like the cake at a royal wedding. As many as five tiers of responsibility (junior positions, middle managers, executive staff, committees, and the board of directors) are not unusual. Depending on the circumstances, these levels either promote efficiency with short, clearly defined reporting lines or create a long, perilous climb before ideas reach decision-makers.
Association Analytics
DECEMBER 15, 2022
If you’re responsible for member retention, you have your renewal rate committed to memory, right? You are most likely doing everything you should — calculating your retention rate on a regular basis, being consistent in your retention formula and sharing results with key stakeholders. But are you truly leveraging that information? Are you using it to increase revenue and lower costs per renewal?
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.
VisionLink
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Like a special package under the tree, we have new solutions ready for the holidays. All wrapped-up and ready to delight, our CommunityOS®️ platform is designed to support your government grant funding opportunities. These proven solutions have been used by the American Red Cross, United Ways, city, county and state governments, and hundreds of nonprofit organizations, including by a national group of trusted VOAD partners.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 14, 2022
I know it feels hard at the moment, but if I could go back and do one thing differently during this time of year, it would be to spend more time planning what I needed to do in the first two weeks of January.
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Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 11, 2022
Is your association looking to crack the Gen Z code? While we can ’t promise we have all the answer s, this blog offers vital facts about the important young professionals that your organization is so eager to recruit. If Gen Z isn’t yet on your radar, it really should be. Statista estimates there are 68.6 million Generation Z Americans. While not quite as large a demographic as Millennials , Gen Z is historically the most racially and ethnically diverse generation to date.
Get Fully Funded
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Wouldn’t life be easier if people opened and read your fundraising emails? And even better, RESPONDED to them by clicking the Donate Now button? It’s frustrating to spend precious time and effort drafting a request for support only to hear crickets. Maybe you check your open rate and see that only 25% of your audience bothered to open the email you spent hours writing. ( That’s average. ).
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 16, 2022
For your fundraising efforts to continue to be effective, your communications must reach the right people and stand out. The good news is that there is technology out there that can support your fundraising efforts in today’s challenging fundraising environment.
Bloomerang
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again? And only 43% of all donors remain loyal? . Donor attrition has gotten worse over time. It’s also the number one reason you’re raising less money than you could. You’re Leaving Money on the Table. I don’t mean to be harsh, but this is the truth. . Donors tell us this all the time, both with words and actions.
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.
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 14, 2022
‘ Tis the season of holiday parties , bak ing delicious treats, and preparing to i mplement association management software (AMS) in the new year! Is your association updating its software budget and attempting to get staff buy-in for your innovative AMS? We’re here to guide you through your AMS implementation with three key ingredients to ensure y our association has a recipe for software success.
Candid
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Picture yourself in a donor’s shoes. Let’s say you’ve been tasked with researching potential nonprofits to partner with on an upcoming funding initiative by doing some online research, using Google, Candid’s nonprofit profiles , or the like. So, you get to work and land on one text-heavy website and another website with a prominent video that describes a nonprofit’s work, mission, and impact.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Have you ever wondered why some nonprofits seem to raise money again and again while others struggle? Their success is based on relationships and donor-centric philanthropy. Here are some ways that your organization can build and utilize this type of communication.
Bloomerang
DECEMBER 12, 2022
If you’re ready to buy donor management software, fill out this form and a member of our team will reach out to show you how you can use Bloomerang to raise more funds and make a bigger impact. It’s a busy time of year, which means your time and resources are likely stretched thin. You’re probably looking at your to-do list and wondering what you can put off until next week, next month, or even next year. .
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.
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 16, 2022
With 2023 fast approaching, i t’s wise to reflect on t he state of your association and overall member experience. During the past year, d id your organization experience disruption in the form of a shrinking budget or a smaller staff? If so, you’re not alone ! Many associations experienced challenges in boosting member engagement efforts and providing quality programming.
Blue Avocado
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Article In Brief: The Problem: The work grant professionals do is often not understood or comes with unrealistic expectations. The gap creates a mismatch between agency and staff and leads to burnout and turnover, both costly for nonprofits. The Context: Grants are the lifeblood for many nonprofits. Understanding the professional standards and work of grant […].
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 15, 2022
When a role is created with an employee in mind, you know they’ve made an impact on their organization. For Patricia Squires, that is her story. Over the course of a decade, she has been making deep connections with donors at Angela Hospice, resulting in her acclaim as Nonprofit PRO’s 2022 Unsung Hero.
Donorbox
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Online giving is becoming more popular each day, which means your online presence needs to be in tip-top shape. Take the time to perfect your email campaigns, social media accounts, digital advertising, and your nonprofit landing page to be sure you are keeping up with the times. Landing pages are some of the most important […]. The post How to Create a Nonprofit Landing Page that Converts appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
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.
Charity Village
DECEMBER 15, 2022
The Government of Canada announced the recipients of Canada’s Volunteer Awards which recognize volunteers who have made significant contributions to support their communities. The awards recognize community leaders, not-for-profit organizations, social enterprises and businesses that are highly engaged in their communities. Review the award recipients, click here.
Tech Soup
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The nonprofit sector sees a boost in giving towards the end of the calendar year, and increasing your fundraising efforts during this period can help you to benefit from that surge.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Jumping into leadership at a nonprofit is no easy task, but Katie Patrick has a determination to help the poor and marginalized in her state of Nebraska and around the world.
Donorbox
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Your donors work hard for their money. Your job as a nonprofit with a meaningful mission is to convince them to give some of that hard-earned money to your organization. The persuasive tools you have available are the quality of your work, the urgency of your mission, and…your transparency. You might be surprised by that […]. The post How to Improve Nonprofit Transparency | A Complete Guide appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
Advertiser: DonorDock
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!
Nonprofit AF
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Hi everyone, this will be the last post of 2022. I will be back on January 3rd. Charles Dickens’s novella.
Greater Giving
DECEMBER 12, 2022
At this time of year, we assess our fundraising performance and make plans for next year. But as we kick off 2023 and look back at what worked well in 2022, an excellent tool for evaluating donor retention is to look at the donors that gave last year but unfortunately not this year (LYBUNT) and work on engaging them with new opportunities to give. We need to consider the quality and intensity of the relationship between donors and our organizations.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Leah Garrett, VP of development and communications for Community of Hope, has mastered fundraising and communications to improve health, end family homelessness, and make Washington, D.C., more equitable. Her accomplishments have earned her NonProfit PRO’s 2022 Fundraiser of the Year Award.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The post Nonprofit Annual Report: Creating Your Best One Yet! (+ 15 Examples!) appeared first on WildApricot.
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Tech Soup
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Cultural, religious, and marginalized communities have a tremendous amount of fundraising potential that is waiting to be unlocked. But how can your nonprofit reach these groups and encourage them to give?
M+R
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Read time: 5 minutes. Ah, New Years’ Eve. For normal people, it’s a night of dressing up in finery, watching the ball drop, and pretending you know the words to “Auld Lang Syne.” But for nonprofit fundraisers like me, it’s a day for the time-honored traditions of repeatedly refreshing Google Analytics, double-checking that all of the 12/31 emails launched, and applying final optimizations to make sure our fundraising ads shine.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 12, 2022
In this year’s annual survey, findings from 890 fundraising professionals provided insights into where organizations found success in 2022, common challenges, and what they’re prioritizing in 2023 as they create their fundraising strategies. Arm your fundraising with data and download this report!
Saleforce Nonprofit
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Nelson Mandela once said, “sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.” Whether it provides a safe place for children who live in at-risk communities or creates pride in the hearts of armchair athletes, sports can be a powerful tool for good. That’s where AthleteForce comes in. AthleteForce is a free Salesforce program for UK-based retired or retiring elite or professional athletes looking to transition to a full-time career in the te
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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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