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To Build or Buy a Software Solution: Which is Right for You?

Association Analytics

We’ve all heard the catchphrase, “ if we build it, they will come. ” The “it” can be any software solution and “they” can be your staff, members or the general public. While usage is a great data point to evaluate your product’s success, there’s so much more to consider when weighing the options to build an in-house solution or use an off-the-shelf product.

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Every Nonprofit Needs Internal and External Ambassadors

NonProfit PRO

Every person who works for a nonprofit or is associated with an organization internally is an ambassador of that organization by virtue of association. As an employee of The Salvation Army, I wear, with pride, a shirt with the logo of The Salvation Army. Volunteers also wear clothing that signifies an association with the organization.

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Empower Strategy by Incorporating Trends

.orgSource

Getting strategic planning right is challenging in the best of times. This season of disruption adds additional complexity and brings significant shifts in perspective that are important to recognize as associations prepare for the years ahead. I’ve been advising.orgSource clients to integrate strategy across organizational activities since long before the pandemic.

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Sponsorship As An Alternate Revenue Stream

Wild Apricot

If your nonprofit relies on membership dues, grants, and individual donations as main sources of revenue, you’re off to a great start. However, there’s another way to raise much-needed funds that you may not be taking advantage of: sponsorships.

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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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To Build or Buy a Software Solution: Which is Right for You?

Association Analytics

We’ve all heard the catchphrase, “ if we build it, they will come. ” The “it” can be any software solution and “they” can be your staff, members or the general public. While usage is a great data point to evaluate your product’s success, there’s so much more to consider when weighing the options to build an in-house solution or use an off-the-shelf product.

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6 Ways to Fundraise With Video

NonProfit PRO

If your organization is a university or hospital foundation with millions in the bank, then hiring a company to do all video-related communications for you might make sense. For everyone else, the important thing is to share your organization’s mission story in a compelling way – and "compelling" doesn’t necessarily mean professionally produced. Use your iPhone or Zoom or whatever tool you are comfortable with to do the recording.

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12 Productivity Tools for Nonprofits (2021 Update)

Wild Apricot

Alyssa had no idea what she was getting into when she landed her first role as the Admin Coordinator at a small association in Chicago. While her duties seemed clear-cut in the job description, she quickly realized what a mess everything was on the.

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Don’t Fear Your Dirty Data

Association Analytics

The concept of “dirty data” and how to approach it can be daunting. Simply put, dirty data is data that is inaccurate, incomplete, inconsistent, duplicative, or outdated. At Association Analytics, we sometimes hear concerns about data quality in the context of associations starting their journey into analytics.To help alleviate your fear of dirty data, we have some tips on how to tackle cleaning it up and getting your database in great shape.

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What Makes Your Nonprofit Stand Out?

NonProfit PRO

Do you want to get a clear picture of how your organization compares to others in the sector? Use this free worksheet to identify your nonprofit’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT). By doing so, you can plan more strategically, set realistic goals, and uncover new growth opportunities. Download the free worksheet.

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What You Should Know if You’re Thinking of Starting a Nonprofit Organization

Bloomerang

Before starting a nonprofit organization, you should understand that the 501(c)(3) designation is just that: a tax designation. It’s not a business model. . Why is that important? To be successful, you must understand that you’re starting a business. Getting into that mindset will help set you up for success. . Here are the tactical steps you must take to starting a nonprofit. . 1.

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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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“Seeding by ceding”: What we know about the latest group of organizations funded by MacKenzie Scott

Candid

Last month, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced that she, in partnership with her husband Dan Jewett, donated another $2.74 billion to philanthropic entities. Her third round of grants in less than a year, Scott wrote that grant recipients were “286 high-impact organizations in categories and communities that have been historically underfunded and overlooked.

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Don’t Fear Your Dirty Data

Association Analytics

The concept of “dirty data” and how to approach it can be daunting. Simply put, dirty data is data that is inaccurate, incomplete, inconsistent, duplicative, or outdated. At Association Analytics, we sometimes hear concerns about data quality in the context of associations starting their journey into analytics. To help alleviate your fear of dirty data, we have some tips on how to tackle cleaning it up and getting your database in great shape.

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Why Your Donor Will Give Again

NonProfit PRO

“I don’t understand why the donor stopped giving,” the major gift officer (MGO) said. “They seemed so interested in what I had proposed last year. They gave and they have been silent ever since.” Stop and analyze each part of this statement.

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When was the last time you thought about your values?

Charity Village

Whether we realize it or not, we all have values that guide us. Your values are what you believe to be important and they determine your priorities and motivate your decisions. They provide us with the very foundation that we stand on and making decisions that are in line with our values often leads to […]. The post When was the last time you thought about your values?

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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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Welcome to the 2021 Digital Inclusion Fellows

NTEN

2020 was a rough year. It flipped our reality on its head and forced us to completely reframe the most basic tasks, whether that meant purchasing groceries, doing homework, or seeing our friends. It also helped us reframe what it means to have access to the tools that allow us to fully engage with the world around us. While many in the digital inclusion sector have been pushing for digital equity for decades, there are others for whom the pandemic brought these issues to light.

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How to Use Data to Create Relevant Content

Association Analytics

The post How to Use Data to Create Relevant Content appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Donors Choose Anonymity with Record $550M Public University Gift

NonProfit PRO

Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, inspired the largest gift ever made to public higher education: $550 million. It was made anonymously by a couple who is looking for nothing in return – not even recognition – to benefit themselves. It’s a gift with very few restrictions, made outright over the span of 10 years to the university, its medical school and athletics.

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How to Right-Size Impact Management for Your Organization

Saleforce Nonprofit

Nonprofit teams have a lot on their plates: not only do they have to run their programs as best they can to help their beneficiaries, but they have to run their internal organization also. They have to do all this while regularly drafting and submitting grant requests from funders who have different and changing priorities. Nonprofits, corporate foundations, social enterprises, and organizations working in the social sector can struggle with how to approach understanding their impact: How do the

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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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Summer round-up: free tools for you

Hands on Fundraising

(Originally posted in 2017… updated for you!) Did I say “free tools?” Yes, yes I did. It’s summer. It’s hot. So today’s post is an easy one: no heavy lift, and maybe a little help. Here’s a grab bag of free or cheap tools I use and like. Remember, sometimes, free isn’t so free – […]. The post Summer round-up: free tools for you appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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How to Use Your Member Engagement Scores

Association Analytics

The post How to Use Your Member Engagement Scores appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Donor-Advised Fund Giving Could See Another Record Year

NonProfit PRO

In the first half of 2021, donors have recommended a record $4.3 billion in grants, a 27% increase over the same six-month span of 2020. Fidelity Charitable, an independent public charity and the nation’s largest grantmaker, distributed those gifts to more than 123,000 charities.

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?3 Reasons to Integrate Your Organization’s Systems

Saleforce Nonprofit

By: Stu Manewith, Director of Thought Leadership and Advocacy at Omatic Software. The concept of ‘data-driven’ nonprofits is still as valid as ever. The challenge that nonprofits in 2021 are facing is that while data is great and all, there is just so much of it and it all comes at you, nonstop, from so many places. And 2020 didn’t help. According to Salesforce.org’s Nonprofit Trends Report (3rd Edition), 71% of organizations surveyed had to accelerate their move to digital programs or events la

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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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Event Marketing 101 – Guide & Strategies

AccelEvents

No matter what this year brings, event marketing is an effective marketing tool for brands to have in their arsenal. Brands are finding innovative ways to reach their target audiences. Online events, hybrid events, and in-person events are the perfect way to do this. . What is Event Marketing? Event marketing is where brands use a conference, webinar, trade show, or exhibition to connect with their audience. .

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How to Use Your Member Engagement Scores

Association Analytics

The post How to Use Your Member Engagement Scores appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Planning Your Post-COVID-19 Fundraising Strategy

NonProfit PRO

At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic with business closures and sheltering in place across the country, nonprofit organizations scrambled to deal with their new reality, which included the uncertainty of fundraising, budget cuts and laid-off employees. Most nonprofits began to settle into a cautious routine with most asking, “What should we do next?”.

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The Worst Way to Share an Idea Is to Say, “I Have an Idea.”

Blue Avocado

How nonprofit employees can help ideas be heard and embraced Bryan has an idea for something he thinks might help his nonprofit. His supervisor, Wanda, already has a lot on her plate at the moment. When Bryan says, “Here’s my idea,” it feels like a threat to Wanda’s energy, even if she’s open to hearing […]. The post The Worst Way to Share an Idea Is to Say, “I Have an Idea.” appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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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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What to Consider When Picking Your Next Fundraising Event Theme

Bloomerang

Many organizations are re-inventing themselves and their events after the COVID-19 pandemic. Because the whole world was tilted on its axis in the last year and a half, if there was ever a time to try something new, it’s now. This can be an exciting opportunity, but it can also be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start or what will work when it comes to your fundraising event theme. .

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4 Things Your Fundraising Writer Needs From You In Order To Produce Effective Fundraising Appeals

Kindful

In order to create the best possible fundraising appeals, you’re going to need to provide certain resources to your fundraising writer. Whether you have a person on staff to handle your appeals or you outsource your needs to a consultant, you should equip them with all the information they need to produce the content that will inspire your supporters to donate to your nonprofit. .

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Sustainer Giving Is Not the Latest Shiny New Thing

NonProfit PRO

Sustainer giving is not the latest shiny new thing. Instead, it should already be part of your fundraising strategy as it will permeate all your giving and all levels of donors. It will help you keep your lights on. It will help you with your operating revenue. All it takes is a little bit of time to focus on it. So, if you’re looking to grow your monthly donor program, make sure you’re looking at it as an important thing that can be very exciting and fun to work on, just a little bit at a time.

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Getting started with Instagram hashtag research

Charity Village

“So what’s the deal with Instagram hashtag research? Do hashtags still matter?” I get this question a lot and it’s a tough one to answer. The simple response is “yes,” but the rules have changed considerably since the platform first launched eight years ago. Copy-and-pasting the same 20 hashtags into your caption will not guarantee you reach […].

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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.