NonProfit PRO
MAY 1, 2023
While an effective email strategy is a powerful magnet, it can also be a virtuous cycle of reciprocal care and feeding for prospects. Here are four email strategies to get your best fundraising results.
Association Analytics
MAY 4, 2023
In today’s data-driven world, having knowledge of analytics and data is a must. As an association professional, it’s more important than ever to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to understanding how to leverage the insights that data provides. Having this knowledge not only makes you better in your current role, but it will also help significantly when advancement opportunities arise.
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EveryAction
MAY 2, 2023
No matter how your nonprofit organization is making change in the world, it’s impacted by others’ decisions, whether those decisions come from local and national legislators, corporations, institutions, or others who hold power and shape the way we live our lives. That’s why we often say that advocacy is for everyone: when decisions are being made that affect your organization’s work, mission, and vision, it just makes sense to get involved, unite your supporters, and move them to take action wi
Cadmium CD
MAY 5, 2023
Ask association members about their top priorities, and the majority will place continuing education opportunities, networking, and skill development at the top of their list. It's no secret that most members join associations for the professional development opportunities that they offer, making it imperative that associations live up to their expectations.
Advertiser: Digital Ocean
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.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 3, 2023
It’s easy for nonprofits to fall into the mindset that corporate partnerships are transactional. But I’ve learned that a corporate partnership can be truly transformative when it’s rooted in a deep level of mission alignment, mutual respect, and a willingness and ability to contribute to each other’s objectives.
Association Analytics
MAY 4, 2023
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Cadmium CD
MAY 5, 2023
An adage goes, "You never get a second chance to make a first impression," and nobody knows this better than event planners. Ensuring that registering for your event is a seamless process can go a long way toward creating a positive impression with attendees. You also want to leverage the data that you collect during the registration process to gain insights into attendee behavior and preferences, so you can create the best experience possible for everyone attending your event.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 5, 2023
Whether you’re considering a software purchase, implementing new software, or simply trying to lower costs on the software you already have, there are ways that you can save money. Let’s look at six ways to save money and get more out of your nonprofit’s software.
Blue Avocado
MAY 1, 2023
A five-step plan on how to deliver on-the-ground relief to internally displaced persons (IDPs) including formation of a nonprofit, fundraising drive, envisioning and implementing relief projects, formalizing partnerships which are key to international humanitarian work, and leveraging social media. The post How U.S.-based Nonprofits Can Deliver Disaster Relief Abroad: A Tigrayan Case Study appeared first on Blue Avocado.
Nimble AMS
MAY 5, 2023
Has your association experienced this latest trend? Recently, there has been a rise in for-profit organizations building “community” as part of their business strategy. Because of this trend, associations have experienced more and more competition. Many of these new “associations” began as a byproduct of an individual building their personal brand with the help of easy collaboration tools like Slack.
Advertiser: Syncrony
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.
Cadmium CD
MAY 5, 2023
Any event planner will tell you that managing the event registration process without the right tools can be a daunting task. That's why event registration tools have become indispensable to event planning. They deliver a user-friendly registration process that makes it easy for attendees to sign up for your event, as they can quickly register online from anywhere, at any time, and on any device.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 2, 2023
In fundraising, there is one singular approach to success, and that is relational fundraising. Let's discuss ways that fundraisers can utilize this strategy to acquire and properly manage major gifts.
Get Fully Funded
MAY 1, 2023
Starting and growing your organization is a lot easier when you have a nonprofit business plan. Unfortunately, many founders or leaders skip creating one — which generally leads to fundraising frustrations and stalled services, among other problems. Maybe they don’t know what a nonprofit business plan can do to help them. Or perhaps it seems too daunting, and they don’t know where to start.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 30, 2023
The post The Top 10 Best Practices for Managing Your Association Dues appeared first on WildApricot.
Advertiser: DonorDock
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!
Cadmium CD
MAY 5, 2023
The pieces are in place: your organization has committed to hosting a large-scale event to advance the company’s goals. Despite the development of cutting-edge digital marketing capabilities, meeting face-to-face with constituents is still the most effective marketing tool. As events scale up in size, the pressure grows to become more efficient, which in part means finding a modern software application to help manage the many tasks involved in hosting a sizable event.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 4, 2023
Focus can be lost easily. It is very tempting — and common — to pursue a variety of programs that promise short-term financial return and satisfy the wants and desires of the staff and board. So, is there a tool that can help you create a more streamlined and focused approach for your nonprofit? Yes — the matrix map.
Nimble AMS
APRIL 29, 2023
Is your association planni ng to upgrade its t echnology to a mo dern software solu tion? If so, you’re among good company. The latest Community Brands Research reports 65% of a ssociation p rofessionals and 63% of members agree that professi onal membe rship and trade organi zatio ns that don’t transform technologically within the ne xt fe w years won’t survive.
Bloomerang
MAY 1, 2023
It’s important to ensure that your nonprofit has a strategic fundraising plan in place. In a recent survey , we asked 1,071 nonprofit professionals about their plans for 2023 and discovered that only 43% had a written plan. In this post, we’ll explain why it’s essential to create a plan and provide some tips on how to get started. What Is A Fundraising Plan?
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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.
Hands on Fundraising
MAY 2, 2023
You’re an emotional creature. That’s not an insult! We all are. It’s how humans… human. I’m thinking about this as I write to you, because so often we feel compelled to prove our worth, and our organization’s worth, to our community. But especially when you’re asking people to support your mission, you’ll do so much […] The post Fundraising: fewer facts, more feelings appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 1, 2023
Organizations facing skyrocketing energy costs need to actively work with their development director and executive staff to access available tools to lower utility costs, create savings, and utilize the savings for programs and services. Here is a strategy that may help your organization to do so.
Charity Village
MAY 4, 2023
When speaking about the mental load of motherhood, please note that this does not statistically and accurately reflect single-parent households or LGBTQ+ households as there is simply not enough validated data (which is a problem in and of itself). A 2018 study in the Journal of Social Science showed that after the birth of their […] The post Women, work, and parenting: How the mental load of motherhood impacts the nonprofit sector in Canada appeared first on CharityVillage.
Double the Donation
MAY 2, 2023
Fundraising letters might seem like an old-fashioned way to solicit donations, but they can be extremely effective when done well. And despite the implications, they don’t have to be delivered via snail mail, either. Top tip: Make your appeals stand out from the crowd with fundraising eCards!
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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.
Donorbox
MAY 5, 2023
Are you tired of the membership drive cycle of acquiring new members and sending out renewals, only to find that a significant portion of your existing members has lapsed? A small annual loss in membership numbers might not seem like much, but over time those small numbers can add up in a big way. Membership […] The post 7 Proven Ways for Nonprofit Membership Retention and Growth appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 2, 2023
Holidays and birthdays are great opportunities for connecting and engaging with supporters. Learn how to market special occasion fundraising to boost revenue.
Volunteer Hub
MAY 5, 2023
To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. This cultivates a community of dedicated supporters. Volunteering is an essential component of many nonprofit organizations, and it plays a crucial role in achieving their missions.
Bloomerang
MAY 4, 2023
Donor Cultivation. Customer Service. Are they the same, similar, or unrelated? Are your donors also your customers? This is an important question. Like philanthropy, customer service is uniquely American. Or, at least, American culture has put an indelible stamp on both. On a recent European trip, my spouse mentioned that the waiter never asked us how we’d like our meat cooked.
As part of building a new supporter journey (from making a one-time donation to becoming a sustaining supporter), The Denan Project set out to shorten the time between the first donation and the recurring donations.
Donorbox
MAY 4, 2023
Donor-centric fundraising has dominated the fundraising field for a while, but many organizations have started to debate the usefulness of this way of doing things. Community-centered fundraising is the new kid on the block, focusing on beneficiaries’ needs over donors’ interests. So, what is donor-centric fundraising, and is it as effective as it should be?
NonProfit PRO
MAY 5, 2023
Don’t let inefficient software slow your organization down. This buyer’s guide explores key nonprofit accounting software features and highlights ways to consolidate your tech stack, increase efficiency, and account for the intricacies of nonprofit organizations.
Tech Soup Blog
MAY 3, 2023
Whether we realize it or not, our online enjoyment is constantly impacted by the user experience (UX) design of the websites, platforms, and apps we use. When we struggle to navigate a site, can't find the information we're looking for, or can't easily take the action we want to, we tend to get frustrated and leave the site. This is the core of website user experience design: helping visitors enjoy the site and want to engage further with your nonprofit.
Bloomerang
MAY 1, 2023
How do you measure success in a given year? In fundraising, we look at the ability to raise funds, how many new donors we gained, how many donors gave again, and the performance of specific fundraising tactics. It seems like there are always challenges in any given year, so we wanted to understand the challenges that surfaced in 2022 and how this impacts fundraisers’ outlook for 2023.
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As the pandemic advanced, we were keenly aware of the apprehension and pain throughout our community. Clients and colleagues contacted us with questions about managing revenue shortfall, introducing new technology, and preparing for changing membership patterns. When we seek input on critical issues, members of.orgCommunity, our networking and education organization, are an invaluable resource.
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