The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

By Amanda Wasson In the ever-evolving landscape of fundraising, it’s clear that the traditional channel-first mindset is no longer sufficient. For too long, success was measured by the performance of individual channels, often overlooking the holistic experience of our donors. It’s time to embrace a paradigm shift toward audience-first fundraising. Why this change matters Donors today engage with organizations across multiple touchpoints.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Jody Levison-Johnson, Ph.D., LCSW What makes Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos successful entrepreneurs is their ability to innovate and think outside of the box. That freedom has enabled them to conquer new horizons in business, revolutionizing online retail, the electric car market, and even the commercial space market. Central to that success is their ability to leverage their innovation capital — the trust that funders place in their ability to solve problems and break new ground.

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DonorPerfect

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

How Your Nonprofit Can Turn Anger Into Action Online giving has revolutionized how we react to current events, like humanitarian crises, natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and political decisions. Mobilizing your fundraising efforts in response to the news can be a highly effective way to raise money to help those affected, whether your appeal is in […] The post What Are “Rage Donations”?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

One of the most common complaints of executive directors is board micromanagement. When board members blur the lines between governance and management, they inadvertently sabotage the organization. The nonprofit sector is already a high-pressure environment, and when boards meddle in daily operations, it creates chaos, demoralizes leadership, erodes culture, and derails mission-critical activities.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

We are facing a future of growing human need. The nonprofit sector is essential to helping to mitigate the impact of climate change on communities around the world. But there are structural problems that create inequality which, in combination with climate change, pose an existential threat to the nonprofit sector itself. Recent news reports suggest that the average global temperature may rise more than 1.5 degrees Celsius in as little as seven years.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

By Shauna O’Toole, CFRE, GPC You encountered inefficiency, frustration, or even conflict when working with a group to develop a grant proposal. Most teams flounder before they begin performing at their peak. The Stages of Group Development framework, developed by Bruce Tuckman (1965), describes how a group coalesces around an objective. Forming: Team members come together to establish a common goal.

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Double the Donation

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Corporate sponsorships play a vital role in helping nonprofits achieve their missions. After all, these partnerships provide much-needed financial resources, increase visibility, and foster mutually beneficial partnerships between fundraising organizations and the companies that support them. However, to fully leverage the opportunities, nonprofits must track corporate sponsorships effectively to ensure accountability, transparency, and long-term success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Staying current with the latest digital marketing and fundraising trends and benchmarks is essential for nonprofits. The reports listed below are the nonprofit sector’s most useful research reports and 2024 editions reaffirm the growing power of monthly giving, the waning influence of organic social media, and that email marketing remains a tried and true method for online fundraising success. 1.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Peer-to-peer fundraising—individuals raising money for a cause with the help of their family and friends—is a fun, easy, and lucrative strategy to attract awareness and generate funds for your cause. Studies have shown that: Peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives average 39% success, compared to 22% for traditional fundraising. 75% of peer-to-peer donors are first-time donors. 56% of contributors are more willing to donate to a peer-to-peer campaign if they know someone already engaged in the camp

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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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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Virtuous CEO Gabe Cooper joins the NonProfit Voice to discuss how innovative nonprofits are the most resilient to change and more.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Many associations want to become more data-informed but find themselves hesitating to take the plunge into analytics. It does make sense – non-profit workers have an edict to good stewards of the organization, and need to be careful in the choices they make. During a recent Analytics in Action webinar , Bill Conforti and Merritt Rohlfing of A2 discussed some salient issues that come up when associations consider new tech, and ways around them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

These AI marketing and fundraising statistics can help your inspire your nonprofit to adopt the use of generative AI for marketing and predictive AI fundraising. To learn more about AI, visit our AI Hub for Nonprofits and earn our Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Marketing & Fundraising.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In today’s increasingly digital world, adopting new technologies is no longer optional for associations—it’s essential. But technology alone isn’t enough. To truly thrive in this environment, associations must focus on building a digital-first culture , where digital thinking is embedded into every aspect of the organization, from member engagement to decision-making and operations.

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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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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Here are five reasons why your fundraising software might not be working for your nonprofit — and what you can do about it.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

(Photo By Deposit Photos) Language that would allow the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury to designate a nonprofit as a terrorist supporting organization and yank its exempt status was tacked to the bottom of a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would provide tax relief to Americans held hostage. While the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495) was defeated in the House of Representatives, it is back on the table today.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In 2025, Nonprofit Tech for Good will offer three low-cost certificate programs for nonprofit professionals. The curriculum covers website and email marketing, online fundraising, social media, and artificial intelligence (AI). To earn the certificates, you can attend the webinars live or view the recordingsor a combination of both.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

End-of-year fundraising is like our version of the Superbowl. With many nonprofits raising as much as 50% of their budget in December alone, there’s a lot at stake — and a lot of end-of-year fundraising problems to overcome. To help you ride this massive wave of generosity, I’m answering your burning questions Q: How much email is too much email?

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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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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

GivingTuesday has become the most competitive fundraising period of the year. Here are some tips to help you rise above the noise.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Are you looking for strategies to drive revenue to your association? Rather than reducing product costs and increasing sales, you could reconsider your organization’s pricing strategy. Choosing the right pricing strategy for your association’s services and products can offer powerful results. However, pricing mistakes can set back your organization’s viability, impacting member satisfaction.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

GivingTuesday presents an invaluable opportunity for nonprofits to capture the generosity of first-time, spontaneous givers. These donors, who contribute without prior planning, can be the unsung heroes of your end-of-year fundraising. While they may yet be known to you, you are likely already on their radar. According to a recent report from the Blackbaud Institute , 72% of spontaneous gifts went to organizations with whom the donors were already familiar.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Many organizations raise 30%, sometimes as much as 50%, of their individual giving in December. End of year is the most lucrative, high-stakes fundraising there is. Asking yourself how on earth you’ll do it all? Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? A solid year-end fundraising plan can help! I’m here with an end-of-year timeline and fundraising communications calendar to make end-of-year fundraising as easy as pie.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Is this new wave of donor-advised fund (DAF) grants just a trend, or could it represent a fundamental change in fundraising?

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

She is back at it. MacKenzie Scott, who in the past few years has given away more than $17 billion, has provided $65 million to the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) in New York City. It is the largest contribution in LISC’s nearly half-century history. The LISC gift was not a solo. The Corporation for Supportive Housing in New York City announced Scott had donated $40 million and Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs in Atlanta received $10 million, both during September.

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Big Duck

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Five steps your nonprofit organization can follow to keep your communications or marketing plan alive among your staff.

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Double the Donation

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Double the Donation has received several requests asking about matching gift programs in Minneapolis. To clear up some of the confusion we created this post highlighting some of the top companies in the area that currently offer these programs. Matching gifts can increase nonprofit fundraising without asking donors to contribute more of their own funds.

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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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