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How to Achieve Multicultural Marketing at Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

One of the significant benefits of multicultural marketing is that it’s simply the right thing to do. However, it can also help you increase brand awareness and help your nonprofit better fulfill its mission. People want to associate with brands and organizations that align with their societal values more than ever.

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How to Use UTMs to Leverage Donor Acquisition for Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

How much time do you spend thinking about where your donors are coming from ? Or how they’re landing on your donation page? If you answered something along the lines of ‘not much’, ‘do I need to?’, then you might want to keep reading. It is super important to understand where your donors are coming from and how you could be acquiring more! With many ongoing marketing initiatives, whenever you see a boost in performance, it is fair to be wondering: was it that Facebook post that did really well,

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Three benefits of developing thought leadership content at your association

Nimble AMS

If you’re looking to make a difference at your association, thought leadership is crucial. A study conducted by Edelman and Linkedin reported 65% of those surveyed said thought leadership content improved their perception of an organization. Well-researched and thoughtfully written content has the power to build association credibility, organization brand awareness, and even attract new members. .

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4 Steps to Leveraging Your Association’s Virtual Event Data

Association Analytics

The post 4 Steps to Leveraging Your Association’s Virtual Event Data appeared first on Association Analytics.

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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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When Nonprofits Put Policy Over People

NonProfit PRO

Your people are your most important resource. Since they are doing such amazing work, don’t allow policies that punish them, but look to reward, encourage, and celebrate them instead.

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Key takeaways from ABFE 2022 Harambee: Let’s All Pull Together

Candid

ABFE held their annual conference “Harambee: Let’s All Pull Together” recently with a mix of in-person and hybrid sessions. Several Candid team members attended, including director of research Grace Sato who presented at the session “Historic Partnerships, Historic Change: Using Philanthropy to Transform HBCUs and their Impact on the Black Community”; and senior director of research Cathleen Clerkin and senior research analyst Mantin Diomande who both spoke at “Black-led Nonprofit Organizations:

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The Growth Paradox for Nonprofit Organizations

Blue Avocado

We have been talking about the Overhead Myth and the Nonprofit Starvation Cycle for many years, but there has been only modest progress on donor demands that result in underinvestment in nonprofit infrastructure, and malnourished organizations. But if the Overhead Myth keeps us all hungry, the Nonprofit Starvation Cycle is not all the donors’ fault. […].

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Effective Board Orientation: As Much About the Nature of Trusteeship as the Organization Itself

NonProfit PRO

Board orientation for new or prospective members can be as varied as the organizations those trustees have been called to serve, and a strong orientation program is critical to effective board governance. This is a first opportunity for novice trustees to develop their understanding of board operations.

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It’s All About the Animals at the Humane Society of SW Michigan

DipJar

At DipJar, we have the opportunity to work with so many outstanding organizations. We love them all, but those that deal with animals – whether it’s the Loggerhead Marinelife Center or the Friends of the Dallas Animal Shelter – have a special place in our hearts. We were reminded of this recently when we spoke with Robin Lydic, the director of animal care at the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan , home of the Yeager Family Pet Shelter. .

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Culture By Design: How to be Intentional About Living Values at Work

Charity Village

Original Broadcast Date: May 12, 2022 Summary: An organization’s values are the lens through which the vision and mission are formed, and how decisions are made. However, often the lived culture does not align with those values. This workshop will offer tips on how to better understand your workplace values and how those values might […]. The post Culture By Design: How to be Intentional About Living Values at Work appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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Donor Stewardship: Expert Tips to Build Strong Relationships

Bloomerang

The foundation of an effective fundraising strategy is built on the relationships your team forms with the people who power your mission. Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more. Magic happens when you build those kinds of relationships with your prospects and donors.

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This Is Why Your Strategic Plan Is Failing

NonProfit PRO

If you find strategic planning to be boring, time-consuming, and difficult to put to use, you're not alone. A simple and effective plan is essential in determining success. Here are some of the top reasons why you may be struggling to get your plan off the ground and create real impact.

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Hello, Tommy Thompson!

M+R

Pretty exciting news around here: M+R has a new CEO — our first ever! The decision to hire a CEO is part of an extensive leadership redesign process, led by staff across roles and backgrounds, with an explicit focus on anti-racism, equity, & inclusion (AEI). The search was led by our Senior VP of AEI, Adiyah Ali, and included members of various service areas, staff union, and leadership.

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What Makes a Good Donate Button?

CauseVox

Here’s a surprising truth for a lot of nonprofit organizations: the donate button on your website is a really big deal! A good donation page is more than a pretty website: it can increase both your number of donors and the size of their donations. More than half of donors worldwide prefer to give online with a credit or debit card, so your online donation page can’t just be an afterthought.

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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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How to Generate Unrestricted Revenue for Your Organization

Bloomerang

The post How to Generate Unrestricted Revenue for Your Organization appeared first on Bloomerang.

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How to Engage More Volunteers With Text Messaging Campaigns

NonProfit PRO

Volunteers are one of the many important lifelines for nonprofit organizations. To achieve goals with volunteers, requires planning, organization and effective communication since engaging with volunteers is just as important to fundraising as it is to engage with donors. .

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4 Grant Writing Tips for Your Nonprofit's Technology Project

Tech Soup

Today, more and more nonprofits seek funding to invest in technology-driven projects. Although many traditional grant writing skills apply, there are distinct differences in how to approach technology-centric grant applications.

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Sponsorship and Car Sales 

The Sponsorship Collective

I’m sure everyone has a horror story or two about buying a car, right? Pushy salespeople, mountains of paperwork, leases that sound good until you actually have to start paying them. If you’re like me and it’s been a while since you’ve bought a car, then you can write off some of these terrible tales […]. The post Sponsorship and Car Sales appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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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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FREE DOWNLOAD: The Savvy Switching Payroll Providers Checklist

Blue Fox

The Complete Checklist and Guide to a Seamless Payroll Provider Migration! This free resource >>> ( The Savvy Switching Payroll Providers Checklist ), will help your nonprofit or small business switch payroll companies without disruption to your back-office operations! You're welcome:) download the checklist here! Is your nonprofit hiring a payroll company for the first time?

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The Value of a Monthly Donor Concierge

NonProfit PRO

Some organizations have implemented a special monthly donor concierge. It offers a fantastic opportunity for nonprofits to build relationships with their monthly givers. Nothing is a more powerful motivator than speaking to donors and finding out why they give monthly.

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Women We Admire: Forum One’s Molly Mattessich Named a Top 50 Leader

Forum One

Honored for her experience helping mission-driven organizations accomplish impact through digital strategy, Molly Mattessich , Forum One’s Managing Director of Project Delivery, has been named to the Women We Admire list of Top 50 Women Leaders of Virginia. Joining a powerhouse list of leaders in healthcare, financial services, engineering, education, and more, Women We Admire commended Mattessich among women creating lasting change and impact in the lives of other women: “Mattessich brings over

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5 Ways to Engage Generation Z Volunteers

Volunteer Hub

Generation Z volunteers are a vital contributor to the nonprofit world. With a passion for positive impact, this segment of volunteers can help your nonprofit reach its mission. Who is Generation Z? Generation Z (or Gen-Z for short), represents individuals born between 1997 and 2012. According to a report , published by the Pew Research Center, Gen-Z is the most racially and ethnically diverse generation to date.

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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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Six Ways Grantmakers Can Embrace Transparency to Foster Stronger Relationships

sgEngage

Philanthropy has had a history of being notoriously opaque and inaccessible to organizations seeking funding. In my years as a grantseeker and nonprofit consultant, I’ve waded through dozens of ambiguous foundation websites that make it impossible to know how to get even a foot in the door to be considered for funding. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to our sector’s lack of transparency.

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The NonProfit Voice Ep #63: How Pan-Mass Challenge Is Gearing Up for a Brand New Fundraising Event to Further Its Mission

NonProfit PRO

In this episode of The NonProfit Voice, Amanda Cole, editor-in-chief of NonProfit PRO, is joined by Jarrett Collins, president of Pan-Mass Challenge, a bike-a-thon that benefits the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

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[Webinar] How to Organize a P2P Fundraising Campaign

CauseVox

What is the #1 way for you to reach new donors and engage your supporters? Peer to peer fundraising. Why is peer to peer fundraising the #1 way? It’s the highest performing fundraising approach on CauseVox that outperforms all other ways of digital fundraising (200% more results typically). How can you capitalize on P2P fundraising? Peer-to-peer fundraising activates your supporters to fundraise for you, helping you reach new donors, engage existing supporters, and reach fundraising goals quicke

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9 Ways to Avoid Overspending on Your Nonprofit's Technology

Tech Soup

When it's time for new technology, cost is one of the first things that comes to mind for most nonprofits. It can be a real balancing act. You want to get the right technology to help your organization work more efficiently and achieve your mission. But you don't want to pay for software that you don't need or face unexpected costs down the road.

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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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The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 131: The Case for ESG in Nonprofits

sgEngage

ESG (environment, social, and governance) is a hot topic amongst for-profit companies and investors, but is it important for nonprofits and other social good organizations too? Today’s guest thinks so. Tim McClimon, president of The Celeste Group, which specializes in corporate social responsibility and nonprofit management strategies and programs, and former head of corporate social responsibility at American Express, joined Blackbaud’s Rachel Hutchisson to discuss why social good o

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FREE Marketing Webinar on Nonprofit Branding

NonProfit PRO

Your brand can play a big part in attracting and retaining donors. But do you know how to market your brand effectively? Get answers to all your questions about branding from a renowned nonprofit design expert, Lidia Varesco Racoma, in our free Ask Me Anything-style workshop. This collaborative and fun Q&A will offer insights and tips for making your organization’s branding more targeted.

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Movember teams up with CMHA to bring mental health support to firefighters this International Firefighters Day

Charity Village

This International Firefighters Day, Movember and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division are working to raise awareness for firefighter mental health by highlighting the newly Movember-funded CMHA Ontario program Resilient MindsTM. The program – which runs from April 2022 to December 2023 – is dedicated to building resilience within fire teams and services across Ontario by educating, empowering, and equipping […].

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Your Guide to a Nonprofit Self-Audit of Your Marketing Plan

Get Fully Funded

Once you set your marketing plan in motion, you’re not done. You should periodically perform a nonprofit self-audit to see how your website, email marketing, and social media are performing. Otherwise, you can spend a lot of time being busy, but not being productive. You see, marketing is a cycle of execution, analysis, and tweaking. What’s working?

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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.