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8 Grant Research Tools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

According to the Giving USA 2022 Report , giving by foundations to nonprofit organizations grew by 3.4% in 2021 to $90.88 billion. Foundation grants now represent 19% of total giving to nonprofits – the largest share on record. The websites listed below can help your nonprofit search and apply for grant funding. If you need training in grant writing, a good place to start is with this free Introduction to Proposal Writing course and the best-selling book, How to Write a Grant. 1.

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Mastercard to Exempt Nonprofits in Good Standing From Recurring Donation Regulations

NonProfit PRO

Mastercard announced the recurring donation regulations that took effect Sept. 22 — and were going to kick in March 21, 2023, for nonprofits — will now be deemed best practices and not required for for-profit or nonprofit merchants, as long as they aren’t cited with excessive chargebacks. .

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Solutions Day Delivers! A Meeting of Minds, a Journey to Discovery

.orgSource

Once upon a time, technology was an isolated country ruled by a few savants who spoke a strange language. They were powerful but others didn’t always understand, or even care to know, what magic they were up to. Today, the castle is breached. Technology’s strength lies in the opposite of its reclusive beginnings. Collaboration and […]. The post Solutions Day Delivers!

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Future-Proof Your Association with Value Management – 11/8/22

Association Analytics

The post Future-Proof Your Association with Value Management – 11/8/22 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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Join Us: AIRS Conference

VisionLink

AIRS 2022 Conference! October 17-19 We are excited to return (in person!) to AIRS again this year. Stop by our booth # 107 in the Exhibit Hall, and t alk with Dr. Douglas Zimmerman, Visionlink CEO, who would love to hear more about your challenges and opportunities and share ways we can support. You can also exchange information with one of our team members for a chance to win a $50 amazon gift card--just to keep it fun.

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Getting to a Transformational Gift

NonProfit PRO

Setting goals for the donors in your portfolio is important, but there’s another level of planning that successful major gifts officers do that leads to a transformational gift. Here are 6 tips on how successful major gifts officers can cultivate a transformational gift.

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Ditch Data Discomfort

Association Analytics

The post Ditch Data Discomfort appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Five tips to leverage peer-to-peer fundraising at your association

Nimble AMS

Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising is quickly becoming a go-to strategy for nonprofits to reach their fundraising goals. The Global NGO Technology Report states 33% of nonprofits are using a P2P platform to raise funds for their organizations. But it’s not just nonprofits finding success with peer-to-peer initiatives. Individuals from all backgrounds leverage P2P platforms to encourage giving to their favorite causes.

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4 Types of Nonprofit Scams and How to Protect Your Organization From Theft

NonProfit PRO

No matter the type or size of the nonprofit organization, the risk of falling victim to theft through a scam, crime or fraud is a major concern. Not only will there be financial damages, but the reputational harm done to a nonprofit can be devastating.

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A+ Membership Application Forms (with Template & Examples!)

Wild Apricot

First impressions are important. While a prospective member may have visited your membership website or attended an event before deciding to join, filling out a membership application is when they make it official. Think of membership application forms.

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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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Level Up Your Marketing with Analytics

Association Analytics

Association membership marketing is much different than marketing a product for sale. Sales are instant. With membership marketing, the key is to build loyalty. Fortunately, with data, we can better understand members’ behavior and which marketing channel is most effective to reach our members. In this blog, we share tips on how to take your marketing to the next level with the help of analytics.

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What does giving mean?

Hands on Fundraising

How do we define giving? In our own lives? With our friends and families? As fundraisers? Do our definitions differ? Tony Martignetti shared a fascinating, yet troubling, piece recently in Vox the other day. “What happened to giving money to charity?” looks at how the ultrawealthy are donating more, but it seems the rest of […]. The post What does giving mean?

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What I Learned From 30 Years in Sustainer Giving

NonProfit PRO

Since 2015, so much has changed that it's making sustainer giving much easier for donors and nonprofits. Payment platforms; donor database; smartphones; and growth in email, social media and other channels have made a huge impact.

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How to ask for a raise at your nonprofit job

Charity Village

Wondering how much of a raise you should be asking for? Join our free webinar on October 27 to get tips and insights from the brand new 2022 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary and Benefits Report. Register here. Why does asking for a raise feel so terrifying? This uncomfortable phenomenon is likely due to several factors […]. The post How to ask for a raise at your nonprofit job appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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Get Your Piece of the Pie: Cutting a Slice of the Budget for Analytics – 11/2/22

Association Analytics

The post Get Your Piece of the Pie: Cutting a Slice of the Budget for Analytics – 11/2/22 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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4 Ideas for Incorporating Text to Give in Your Fundraiser

Get Fully Funded

Text-to-give is a powerful donation tool that offers donors a way to easily give to their favorite nonprofits right from their phones. Text-to-give tools streamline the donation process and can even encourage donors to give more (and more frequently!). With the right text-to-give platform, your nonprofit will be able to quickly access any funds donated.

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The Secrets of Direct Mail for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Fundraising is the biggest challenge nonprofit organizations face. There are, however, tried-and-true methods that are essential to the success of a campaign. One of the most effective methods of marketing for nonprofits is direct mail. .

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Retaining our devoted people: It’s now or never

Charity Village

Something has changed and it’s making us nervous. We didn’t expect it, we can’t quite explain it, and yet here it is: nonprofits are bleeding employees. And this is a problem. Not a trivial problem we can work through with a few tactical shifts in how we recruit, but an existential problem that threatens the […]. The post Retaining our devoted people: It’s now or never appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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Get Your Piece of the Pie: Cutting a Slice of the Budget for Analytics

Association Analytics

The post Get Your Piece of the Pie: Cutting a Slice of the Budget for Analytics appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Five ways to level up your GivingTuesday campaign

Candid

As we shift into the last quarter of the year, many nonprofit organizations are thinking about Thanksgiving and Christmas, but campaign that should not go unnoticed is GivingTuesday. GivingTuesday is a “global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity” that began in 2012. The idea on this day is to deviate from the consumer mindset driven by Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and to instead support charitable giving and volunteerism.

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Google Analytics 4: A Guide for Nonprofits — Plus 4 Steps to Upgrade Now

NonProfit PRO

Google’s Universal Analytics will stop processing data on July 1, 2023. Nonprofits looking to receive Google Analytics will have to transition to Google Analytics 4, a more complicated update. So, here are some key features to get you started.

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Four tips to a stronger grant budget

Charity Village

Funding your organization’s initiatives is an important part of sustaining your organization’s work long-term. For many nonprofit organizations, some or the majority of that funding will likely come from grants. When writing grant applications and proposals, it’s imperative that your organization demonstrates to the funder that your project is a trustworthy investment.

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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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Future-Proof Your Association with Value Management

Association Analytics

The post Future-Proof Your Association with Value Management appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Eight steps to get started with fiscal sponsorship

Candid

Every day, people come up with creative ideas for starting a mission-driven charitable project. But it can feel overwhelming to apply for 501(c)(3) status and plan for how to manage the business side of things. Not to worry! Fiscal sponsorship can help. . Any 501(c)(3) can lend your project its nonprofit status and collect donations on your behalf.

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The NonProfit Voice Ep 70: Maximize Fundraising With the Right Messaging Mindset

NonProfit PRO

Jacqueline House, Safe Children Coalition’s vice president of communications and community engagement,and Tracy Vanderneck, president of Phil-Com, join The NonProfit Voice to share the keys to nonprofit messaging.

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Become a mentor for youth across Canada

Charity Village

Youth Employment Services (YES) helps Toronto’s marginalized and vulnerable youth find and maintain employment. The YES Mentorship Program aims to connect youth to expert mentors (Industry Leaders) in order to build capacity, employability, networks and foster entrepreneurship in young people through establishing supportive, caring and trusting relationships with mentors.

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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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How to Devise the Perfect End-of-Year Appeal (Free Samples)

Donorbox

Year-end appeals can bring in one-third of a nonprofit’s revenue. Organizations that hope to raise that and more must plan for a successful appeal and use as many fundraising tools as possible to reach a larger audience and raise more money. In this article, we’ll discuss how to write and send a compelling year-end appeal, […]. The post How to Devise the Perfect End-of-Year Appeal (Free Samples) appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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GivingTuesday: Two Months Out—What Should You Be Doing?

sgEngage

The final quarter of 2022 and GivingTuesday are just around the corner. Today, we’re about two months away from one of the biggest giving days of the year. While your organization has the choice to decide how large or small your GivingTuesday campaign is, the more you invest into planning, the better the return. So, whether you’ve just added GivingTuesday to your to-do list or you’re a bit farther along in your planning, check out the tips below on what you should be doing (or already have done!

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Frontline Fundraiser Credentials: 6 Things That Matter

NonProfit PRO

A frontline fundraiser can have a long list of credentials (schools attended, diplomas, certifications, etc.) and be a total failure at actually doing major gifts. Conversely, a frontline fundraiser can have no schooling, no credentials, no certifications and be an outstanding high-achieving frontline fundraiser.

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What Dreamforce 2022 Means for the Future of Education

Cloud 4 Good

The Dreamforce 2022 education keynote simultaneously looked back at the recent successes of Salesforce in the education sector while looking forward to exciting innovations on the horizon. Inspiring stories from institutions like USC Annenberg and the Queensland University of Technology regaled how Salesforce has helped transform operations. Education announcements tied around the theme of wowing students for lifelong success introduced a number of key new features and enhancements poised to r

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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.