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How to Demonstrate ROI to Your Nonprofit Board Members

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Proving to your nonprofit’s stakeholders that your organization is “worthy” of their financial support is an ongoing responsibility for nonprofit management. . Those who commit to the organization’s mission – clients, donors, board members, and staff – all have opinions about the optimal spending levels to execute the mission. Fundraising expense is one place where this manifests.

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How Nonprofits Should Identify Their Best Fundraising Sources

NonProfit PRO

You need money. You’ve got staff, programs, services, rent and a seemingly endless list of costs associated with all the good work you’re doing for your community and our world. Here’s a roadmap you can use to find what methods of raising money are right for you.

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What Is Customer Data and How It Could Transform Your Marketing

Association TV

WorkerBee.TV ·. What Is Customer Data and How It Could Transform Your Marketing | Association TV Blog. Caution: This Article Contains Big Data Energy. Customer data is all the bits of information your customer leaves behind when they interact with you, your product or your service. These are things such as names, job titles, on-site behavior, social engagement and even product reviews.

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Join us at NVOAD Conference!

VisionLink

It's that time of year again for Visionlink! We're off to the National VOAD Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, May 2nd through 5th at the Renaissance Harborplace! With last year's conference 100% virtual, this year will be extra-exciting for us as we connect with longtime friends and collaborate as an association of organizations that mitigate and alleviate the impact of disasters.

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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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12 Job Boards for Nonprofit Professionals Worldwide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In 2022 nonprofits will continue their shift to becoming digital-first organizations. When possible, nonprofit professionals want the flexibility and work-life balance that remote work can offer. Thus, if nonprofits want to hire and retain skilled employees in an economy with record low unemployment, then they will need to continue to evolve their operations beyond the traditional office environment.

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OKRs Offer Nonprofits a Better Approach to Goal-Setting Success

NonProfit PRO

The most successful organizations are able to collectively identify and engage around measurable goals. Many of them utilize objectives and key results (OKRs) to achieve these top priorities.

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Why your association should be using an AMS built on a CRM

Nimble AMS

An association management software (AMS) system built on a customer relationship management (CRM) platform offers associations unmatched functionality. . Read on to learn more about the unique advantages of using Nimble AMS, built on the Salesforce CRM platform, for your association. These days, many large membership-based organizations are choosing to use an association management software (AMS) system built on an enterprise customer relationship management (CRM) platform.

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3 Effective Tools for (Re)Branding Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Have you noticed, in the last year or so, how many nonprofits have rebranded? The pandemic has caused many mission-driven organizations to re-evaluate their mission, reconsider their strategic plan to accomplish it, and then engage donors and advocates from this new position. No doubt, change is always in the works in the nonprofit world, but the pandemic forced many organizations to change more than usual; to pivot and regroup.

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Top Secret: Underused Strategy to Keep Donors Close 

NonProfit PRO

The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade. Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. A prompt, personal, powerful thank you is the bare minimum. What do you do to keep donors close?

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Congratulations! NVOAD Awards

VisionLink

We wanted to add our voice of congratulations to the good folks at PA VOAD, winner of the State/Territory VOAD of the Year! And, to Ian Anderson, of Colorado VOAD, for Volunteer of the Year as well. Both are well deserved! Visionlink is honored to support their work. Also, a heart-felt thank you to all the great folks who joined us for the Visionlink-Good360 In-Kind Donations workshop.

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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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Top tips for effective association fundraising

Nimble AMS

Fundraising can be a powerful way to drive non-dues revenue for your association. . Here’s how fundraising can help your association and what best practices you can use to raise funds more effectively. Non-dues revenue plays a big role in ensuring your association’s ability to grow and thrive. It supplements membership dues revenue and allows you to continue providing great member value. .

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New! Earn a Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Our Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising covers the fundamentals of launching and maintaining a social media marketing and fundraising strategy for your nonprofit. Participants will learn how to use Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter to engage and inspire supporters and donors. Based on 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , the certificate program requires the completion of four webinars.

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Who Is a Nonprofit Thought Leader?

NonProfit PRO

Though hesitant at first, VanHuss performs a psychology experiment that offers a glimpse into the effects of labeling yourself, or even your organization. Do you consider yourself a thought leader? Perhaps you shouldn't, and here's why.

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Does Your Nonprofit Receive Donations of Services, Supplies or Equipment? Changes are Coming!

Blue Avocado

Changes to How Nonprofit Organizations Report In-kind Contributions of Nonfinancial Assets It is common for nonprofits to receive donations and contributions of nonfinancial assets, more commonly known as in-kind contributions. Typical examples of in-kind contributions a nonprofit may receive include but are not limited to: Pro bono legal & professional services Below-market rent payments Donated […].

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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 Ideas for a Virtual Fundraiser or Online Event

Get Fully Funded

During the pandemic, countless small nonprofits replaced their signature event with a virtual fundraiser and got amazing results. That success has many nonprofit leaders wondering … should a virtual fundraiser become a regular line item on our fundraising plan? Should we have an online event, even when we could do something in person? The answer is … maybe!

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[Free Webinar] Online Fundraising Compliance: How to Stay Compliant While Building Trust and Increasing Giving

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Time: 1 pm EST / 10 am PST (1 hour). Presented by: Sharon Cody , Nonprofit Market Manager at Labyrinth, Inc. Cost: Free. Your website and social media channels are remarkable tools that provide boundless opportunities to reach new donors to fuel your mission. But along with wider support, online fundraising brings increased fundraising registration and reporting requirements.

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Know When the Development Office Has It Wrong

NonProfit PRO

The development function of many nonprofits has been lacking for some time, and there are two reasons why. Richard Perry offers advice on the key indicators of donors who are willing to give and how you can better manage officers' time.

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Honoring vs Celebrating Mother’s & Father’s Day

Whole Whale

Nonprofits message out around holidays like Mother’s and Father’s day as a way to give and engaged. For many this is a great, day of celebration, for others, it may actually be a day of remembrance for their mother. In an ideal world organizations would have perfect information about the way their audience would like to be messaged or not on days like Mother’s and Father’s day.

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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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5 reasons your job posting isn’t working

Charity Village

In 2022, there is no denying the unique value that young, diverse talent can bring to your organization. Tapping into the youth population can help employers address growing talent shortages, increase workforce diversity, improve retention rates, and more. But if this is true, then why are 71% of employers having a hard time finding applicants […].

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COVID-19 case study: Changing funding practices in Europe

Candid

The COVID-19 crisis has shined a spotlight on the value of philanthropy and, for this reason, many foundation representatives believe society at large will expect philanthropy to address global distress in the future. Based on Philea’s recent analysis of surveys, in-depth interviews, and meetings with European foundations, we’ve seen how the pandemic has had significant implications for the way philanthropy operates in Europe.

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Common-Sense Governance

NonProfit PRO

While nonprofit board management is complicated, some of the complications can be addressed through basic common sense. Here are a number of common sense and tested suggestions that may reduce at least some of the complications that can affect achieving nonprofit board success.

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How to Host Engaging Golf Fundraising Events

Greater Giving

Golf fundraising events are great for golf enthusiasts, but this great auction idea offers something for everyone at your event. Putter or Purse is a great little revenue booster for any golf fundraising event—it’s easy to add to your existing plans, and the two very different prize options means there’s something to get excited about for everyone. And that’s double the chance to sell a raffle ticket!

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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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Great Canadian Giving Challenge and a chance to win $20,000 from CanadaHelps is just around the corner!

Charity Village

As many charities know all too well, summer months often mean a rise in temperature and a dip in donations. It was eight years ago that CandaHelps launched the Great Canadian Giving Challenge, a month-long event in June, aimed to increase giving during a seasonally low time of year. This year is no different, except […]. The post Great Canadian Giving Challenge and a chance to win $20,000 from CanadaHelps is just around the corner!

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What it takes to be more data driven

Candid

As our social sector continues to become more data-driven, relevant, and responsive, we need better information on which we can all rely. By nature our field hosts a wide array of organizations all in service of good. Centralizing what we can know about each organization is essential to building a field that is effective, efficient and equitable. .

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The Benefits of Using a Wealth Screening Tool for Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Efforts

NonProfit PRO

Wealth screening can be an incredibly effective way to improve your nonprofit’s fundraising initiatives. Whether your nonprofit is large or small, it can help you identify which donors are most likely to give, and how much they might give, based on their wealth and giving history.

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8 Reasons You Need Text-to-Give in your Fundraising Strategy

Donorbox

The Red Cross had great success with its text-to-give campaigns during crisis situations. Back in 2010, their Haiti earthquake relief text-to-give campaign managed to raise more than $43 million. That’s a huge amount for a cause. And this tells us why there’s practically no reason for the text-to-give craze to diminish just yet. In fact, […]. The post 8 Reasons You Need Text-to-Give in your Fundraising Strategy appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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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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Addressing Hunger Together: Submit Your Ideas for the Next Impact Labs

Saleforce Nonprofit

Food is more than nutrition. It’s medicine, it serves as critical fuel for our bodies and minds, and it provides comfort and a sense of safety. Access to food is more than a biological imperative, it affects our ability to learn, grow, connect, and thrive. That’s why hunger is such a complex and urgent issue. With 690 million people dealing with hunger — nearly nine percent of the global population — the impacts of inequitable access to food and nutrition have a ripple effect that reaches every

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Micro-Volunteering: What is It? How Can Volunteer Programs Benefit from It?

Volunteer Hub

Offering micro-volunteer opportunities can help an organization reach more volunteers and leverage new skills. Here is what micro-volunteering is, what it is not, and how nonprofits can best utilize it. One of the biggest challenges today, for most people, is limited amounts of time. Between work, family commitments, and other obligations time can be sparse.

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Crypto Giving: 4 Things Nonprofits Should Know About This Fast-Growing Digital Currency

NonProfit PRO

Accepting crypto donations is another way to reach your donors where they are. Here are four things every nonprofit should know about this digital currency.

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Why You Should Share a Member Spotlight (+ Sample Questions and Examples)

Wild Apricot

Your members are the heart and soul of your membership organization — everything you do is for them and thanks to them! You already provide your members with amazing benefits , fun events, educational resources, and a community of like-minded.

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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.