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How to Execute Your Peer-to-Peer Email Communications Plan

NonProfit PRO

So, you’ve created a strategy for your peer-to-peer email communications. You’ve segmented your audience, built compelling content and prepared to design emails that will grab your readers’ attention. Now there’s one thing left to do: Start executing on your plan (and find ways to improve it).

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Why Your Nonprofit Needs Peer-to-Peer Fundraising (and How to Use It)

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The fundraising pendulum is swinging back to “in person,” but that doesn’t mean you should ease up your online efforts, particularly peer-to-peer fundraising. Here’s why: It boosts the donations of almost any fundraising campaign, helping you to reach your goals. According to The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021 , “The median amount raised by events in which attendees raise money on behalf of an organization through peer-to-peer fundraising pages, typically is 4.5 times greate

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Diversity Can’t Stand Alone—It Needs Equity and Inclusion To Matter

.orgSource

Like a string of beads, it is our unique differences and intricacies that make us so appealing and attractive. We would not be as beautiful if we were all the same. It’s the contrast and asymmetry that makes us worthwhile.— Lindsey Lunsford, M.E.M., eXtention Foundation, 2019 Impact Collaborative, DEI Fellow One of my early […]. The post Diversity Can’t Stand Alone—It Needs Equity and Inclusion To Matter appeared first on.orgSource.

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Want to Support the Ukrainian People? Here are 8 Nonprofits That Are Providing Help

Blue Fox

Frontline charities are the ones that need your support the most right now! ​​If you’re reading this, thank you! Our Ukrainian neighbors are in trouble, and we see you stepping up to help. ​ We’ll get right to the point: the frontline charities are the ones that need your support the most right now. But before you get out your credit card, be aware that not all humanitarian organizations are created equal.

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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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A Look at Generational Giving Donor Trends and Influences

NonProfit PRO

You can read about generational giving but can understand it only if you lived it. When you have had a lengthy career in the fundraising field, you see generational giving at work. .

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[FREE WEBINAR] An Introduction to the Google Ad Grant for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Time: 1pm EDT / 10am PDT. Cost: Free. Presented by: Stephen Urich , CEO of Grant Republic. Looking for a great way to promote your cause? Google Ad Grants can help your nonprofit maximize its fundraising and get out its message. This generous program provides up to $10,000 per month in free Google Ads for eligible nonprofits.

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Global philanthropy responds to the Ukraine crisis

Candid

Since February 24, more than two million people have fled Ukraine. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) head Filippo Grandi described this humanitarian disaster as “the fastest-moving refugee crisis we have seen in Europe since the end of the Second World War”. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates that some 18 million people will ultimately become affected, including 6.7 million that will be internally displaced and 12 million who will need humanitaria

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Do Your Donor a Favor and Ask for a Gift

NonProfit PRO

A CEO listed 60 to 100 people she knew who either had given some financial support already or could give if asked. The very funds this good CEO needs are right in front of her. But she cannot, no matter how hard she tries, reach out and access them because she actually thinks that it will offend the donor.

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The Smart Nonprofit Book Launches 3/9

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’ve got some very exciting news, my new book, The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Automated World , co-authored with Allison Fine, launches on Wednesday, March 9th. The Smart Nonprofit is a jargon-free roadmap for nonprofit staff, boards, volunteers, and funders on the ways “smart technologies” like artificial intelligence are changing social change work.

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Why your good story leads to a better world

Hands on Fundraising

If you’ve been wondering why I’m making such a fuss about stories, read on. Here’s the thing. Insiders (that would be you, nonprofit hero) understand all the details. We eat, sleep, and drink our organizations’ missions – the “why” of our work. But almost none of your donors or might-be donors do. They have their […]. The post Why your good story leads to a better world appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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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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10 AppExchange Apps that Nimble AMS Customers Love

Nimble AMS

“I get by with a little help from my friends.” . That’s exactly how Nimble AMS, Salesforce and the Beatles help associations. One of the great things about having your association management software (AMS) built on the Salesforce platform is access to thousands of friends in the Salesforce ecosystem. The Salesforce AppExchange is an app store with more than 5,000 apps to extend what Salesforce can do.

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Got Hacked? Your Donors Know It

NonProfit PRO

You know that digital media literacy and cybersecurity are vital. Nevertheless, hackers now use a new strategy specific to security, and it should give you pause. If you haven't made data protection your No. 1 priority, you’re placing your nonprofit at significant risk to be hacked.

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The Smart Nonprofit Book Launches Today! 

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Several years ago, Allison Fine and I started talking about our next book together and started writing and thinking about the implications of an emerging technology that we describe as “Smart Tech,” and what nonprofit leaders need to know to be prepared. Today is the day that a lot of writing, thinking, and speaking about this topic comes full circle.

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Five Reasons to Attend Nonprofit Summit May 17-18

Saleforce Nonprofit

Whether we’ve convened in-person or virtually during a global pandemic, our Salesforce.org nonprofit community never misses an opportunity to celebrate, learn, and imagine a better, more equal world — together. Although this year is no different in how we will once again come together virtually as a community for Nonprofit Summit, we’ll do so with heavy hearts for the devastation taking place in Ukraine and the surrounding regions.

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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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Creating a Digital Marketing Funnel in 2022: Google Ad Grants and Beyond!

Charity Village

Original Broadcast Date: March 10, 2022 Summary: Understanding the digital marketing ecosystem will help your nonprofit succeed in 2022 and beyond. In this webinar, we’ll take you through the stages that users go through when interacting with your nonprofit online. We’ll then explain the best tools to use to move these users through your digital […].

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How Can You Better Understand Your Donors?

NonProfit PRO

When I heard about a wonderful new study from Neon One, called “Donors: Understanding the Future of Individual Giving,” I was so excited. It pulls together a bunch of other studies into one easy-to-read document, with lots of graphs, charts and insights from fundraisers and thought leaders in the industry.

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8 Essential Online Free Tools & Resources for Nonprofits [2022]

Donorbox

In today’s fast and highly competitive digital world, online tools are essential if you want to stay ahead of the game. As shared by Nonprofit Tech for Good, 54% of all nonprofits use an all-in-one online tool for their CRM and online fundraising needs. But you also need other tools either to integrate with your […]. The post 8 Essential Online Free Tools & Resources for Nonprofits [2022] appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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What can we do together?

Candid

Q&A with a Toledo-based library on building community capacity. Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) has been part of Candid’s Funding Information Network since 1980, providing local nonprofits and the public with access to Candid’s resources, including Foundation Directory, for free. We spoke with Zach Huber, Toledo-Lucas’s specialist librarian, to showcase what their library has been able to achieve by being a part of the Funding Information Network.

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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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The future of remote work

Charity Village

As lockdowns once again wind down, employers are left in something of a quandary. Should they continue to allow working from home once offices can safely reopen? Will they be seen as outliers for requiring employees to return to a physical premises? How will employers juggle these new arrangements while also implementing ‘Right to Disconnect’ […].

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How Having a Strategic Plan Will Help You Raise Significantly More Money

NonProfit PRO

If you’re like most nonprofit leaders, figuring out how to keep your organization financially stable is perhaps your biggest pain point, but having and effectively executing a strategic plan can help you raise significantly more money and ease that pain. .

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Non-Traditional Giving Days for Your Next Fundraiser

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Non-Traditional Giving Days for Your Next Fundraiser. There’s a certain yearly cadence to nonprofit fundraising. Apart from raising emergency funds, many nonprofits rely on #GivingTuesday and end-of-year giving to generate the bulk of their individual donations. This means that through most of the year, the fundraising beat sounds more like a faint pulse.

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Celebrating Women in Tech: An Interview with Qgiv’s Female Leaders

Qgiv

Happy International Women’s Day! International Women’s Day is a global holiday to commemorate the achievements of women, and today we’re here to celebrate the amazing achievements of women in tech. Here at Qgiv we have dozens of incredible women to celebrate and recognize—their achievements and hard work have helped advance us as a tech company in the nonprofit sector.

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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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10 Steps to Make the Most of Your Nonprofit Board Meeting

DonorPerfect

For many nonprofits, board meetings are held on a monthly basis. If not run effectively, the meetings can become uninspiring, frustrating, or stressful. Worst yet, the Chief Executive Officer can find themselves being the only one speaking resulting in low board engagement and a struggle to meet quorum. A systematic approach in preparing for your Read More ».

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How We Closed Our Capital Campaign More Than 200% Ahead of Goal

NonProfit PRO

As I reflect on the successes of our campaign — my first as Healing Transitions’ executive director and the organization’s third in its history — I’d like to share several lessons I learned that may help you as you consider leading your organization into a major fundraising campaign.

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The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 224: Women’s Rights: Remaining Obstacles and the Path Ahead

sgEngage

International Women’s Day is on March 8 th , 2022, and it’s a time to reflect on the state of women and girls worldwide, how current events may make violence and abuse even worse than they were, and how to move forward by empowering each other. Today’s guest is Vesna Jaric, the Interim Chief of the UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women. Listen to the episode to learn about Vesna’s role at the Trust Fund and how current events affect the state of women and girls around the world.

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The Nonprofit Marketing Funnel: Up Your Comms Impact with This Strategy

Qgiv

Emily Friedrichs is the Communications and Content Marketing Manager at Elevation, a nonprofit digital services agency. She has been both volunteer and activist for organizations working on human rights, poverty elimination, non-violence, and cultural exchange. Emily has taught in underprivileged communities in New York and Buenos Aires. Her passions are community-building and behavioral psychology, and so she is excited to be working at their crossroads in nonprofit technology. ulting at a fund

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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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Is Your Volunteer Program Prepared for Post-COVID?

Volunteer Hub

For two years, your nonprofit has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 cases may not fully go away, but, new data suggests that we are nearing the end. Is your volunteer program prepared? If your nonprofit is like many others, navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and adjusting your volunteer program has been challenging. Many organizations have had to adjust to restrictions, reduce volunteers, and provide virtual volunteer opportunities in order to continue to serve their communities.

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What’s Your Fundraising Superpower?

NonProfit PRO

With spring right around the corner, it's a great time to dust off your fundraising superpower. You have one. Stop thinking you don't. There's no kryptonite here.

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Ask Rita: When Do I Initiate the ADA Interactive Process with a (Possibly) Disabled Employee?

Blue Avocado

Dear Rita, I am the HR manager for a nonprofit agency that has 21 employees. One of our employees has been a great performer in the four years they’ve been with us. Their job involves primarily clerical duties. Recently, we’ve noticed this employee has been having problems keeping up with the workflow generating and delivering […]. The post Ask Rita: When Do I Initiate the ADA Interactive Process with a (Possibly) Disabled Employee?

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Why Cloud for Good Is Excited About Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC22)

Cloud 4 Good

The Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network (NTEN) will be holding its annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) on March 23-25, 2022. Although there were plans to return NTC to an in-person event following the very first virtual NTC in 2021, the decision was made to return again to the virtual realm to ensure public safety. 22NTC will feature over 180 live, interactive, and thought-provoking sessions covering a wide swath of nonprofit subjects, as well as three inspiring keynote speakers:

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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.