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6 Ways to Grow Your Nonprofit’s Following on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Heather Mansfield , founder and editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good The average growth rate for social media pages and profiles ranges from 0.% to 1% per month , depending upon the platform. In other words, the era of organic growth on social media is over. To grow your following on social media, you need to make a concerted effort to let your supporters and donors know how to find your nonprofit on social media. 1) Feature social media icons on every page of your website.

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Fundraising New Year’s Resolutions

Bloomerang

Who doesnt like starting the new year with a clean slate ? Youre in a wonderful position to aim and reach higher. Better yet, its a perfect time to dream. For the public at-large, the most popular resolutions are exercising more, eating healthier, losing weight, and saving more money, followed by more time with family and friends, and spending less time on social media.

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How Ready Is Your Association? Discover Your Pathway to Excellence 

.orgSource

In todays environment, adaptability isnt just an advantageits a necessity. Associations are operating in a time of rapid digital transformation and evolving member expectations, where staying relevant and impactful requires the ability to continuously assess and adjust. While many organizations aspire to achieve excellence, few take the time to evaluate their readiness for the journey.

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The Creative Boom: How Gen Z and the TikTok Ban Will Transform Nonprofit Marketing in 2025

NonProfit PRO

The nonprofit sector is on the brink of a creative revolution. And, paradoxically, the TikTok ban may help it arrive.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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As a Disaster Unfolds, Fundraisers Can Do More Than Raise Money

sgEngage

No question that cash is crucial in a catastrophe. But if youre a fundraiser for a nonprofit organization or school in the midst of an unfolding disaster, you can do more than raise money. You can take immediate action by doing what you do best, just without the request for cashfor now. Since contributions tend to pour in when hardships hit close to home, appeals for the emergency fund will be immediate.

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Successful Nonprofit Digital Advertising Trends in 2024 

Allegiance Group

As we wrap up another calendar year-end (CYE), one key takeaway has emerged: digital advertising continues to be a powerhouse in driving nonprofit growth. Despite challenges in traditional fundraising channels, digital ads have proven to be instrumental in acquiring new donors, generating revenue, and amplifying the effectiveness of integrated campaigns.

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What are the Biggest Challenges in Getting (and Keeping) Your Nonprofit’s Staff and Volunteers?

Blue Avocado

Quality, dedicated nonprofit volunteers and skilled staff are the key to any successful mission. But how do you find them, and once you’ve got them, how do you keep them around? When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is your biggest challenge in recruiting and retaining skilled staff or volunteers?” , once again, nonprofit leaders came through!

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The Essential Nonprofit Fundraiser’s Guide to Mobile Giving

Bloomerang

According to the M+R Benchmarks report , fundraising mobile messages generate an average of $92 in revenue for every 1,000 messages sent. Chances are, if youre a nonprofit professional, youre curious about how mobile giving can improve your nonprofits fundraising efforts. Thats why weve created this comprehensive articleto guide you through the ins and outs of mobile giving.

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5 Components of an Effective Donor Stewardship Matrix

sgEngage

It takes more than thank-you letters to retain donors for your nonprofit long-term. To effectively steward donor relationships and inspire higher levels of giving, you must strategically engage donors in various ways that deepen their connections to your nonprofit. But what types of outreach should you use, and how do you outline a cohesive strategy?

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Why You Should Mail and Email Your Donors More Often and More Strategically

NonProfit PRO

Some nonprofits are under the impression that sending multiple mail and email appeals constitutes an intrusion in donors lives. Nonsense.

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NVIDIA Releases NIM Microservices to Safeguard Applications for Agentic AI

NVIDIA AI Blog

AI agents are poised to transform productivity for the worlds billion knowledge workers with knowledge robots that can accomplish a variety of tasks. To develop AI agents, enterprises need to address critical concerns like trust, safety, security and compliance. New NVIDIA NIM microservices for AI guardrails part of the NVIDIA NeMo Guardrails collection of software tools are portable, optimized inference microservices that help companies improve the safety, precision and scalability of their g

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Massive fire erupts at world's largest battery plant in California, forcing evacuations

TechSpot

The blaze was first reported around 3 p.m. local time at the site, located just off Highway 1 along California's Central Coast. Monterey County officials swiftly issued evacuation orders as the inferno raged unchecked into the evening hours. Nearby residents were also advised to shelter in place and seal windows.

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The Roadmap for Mastering Machine Learning in 2025

Machine Learning Mastery

Machine learning (ML) is now a part of our daily lives, from the voice assistants on our mobiles to advanced robots performing tasks similar to humans.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!

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Reduce Admin Time & Increase Donor Acquisition

NonProfit PRO

With so many CRMs on the market, how do you choose which one best aligns with your mission, enhances donor engagement, eliminates duplicate data entry, and supports capacity building? Join our session to find out! With the right CRM your organization can leverage data for actionable insights, personalized donor communications, and increased fundraising success.

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How to Evaluate a New Revenue Stream

sgEngage

You see the writing on the wall. Your revenue is overly dependent on a handful of major donors or a single government grant. Sure, you have a CRM full of small and mid-level donors, and a few programs that bring in a little recurring revenue. But you need to diversify your revenue streams. The ideas come pouring in from around the organization. The development team wants to start an annual trivia night.

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Lawyer drops Meta as client, citing Mark Zuckerberg's "toxic masculinity and Neo-Nazi madness"

TechSpot

Stanford law professor Mark Lemley represented Meta in a 2023 copyright case in which the company used a data set containing copyrighted e-books to train its LLMs, something it says should be considered fair use.

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The Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience published A Cybersecurity On-Ramp for the Settlement Sector Report

Charity Village

The Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience published A Cybersecurity On-Ramp for the Settlement Sector Report. The study reviews the current cybersecurity landscape and explores key challenges nonprofits encounter in addressing and mitigating cybersecurity risks. The report introduces a five-step cybersecurity on-ramp developed to help organizations take the initial steps to strengthen their cybersecurity and […] The post The Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience publi

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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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AARP Now Accepting 2025 Community Challenge Grant Applications

NonProfit PRO

AARP opened applications for its Community Challenge grant program, which aims to help nonprofits make communities more livable.

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7 Signs Your Organization Is Ready for an Enterprise-Scale CRM

sgEngage

As a tech leader at a growing social impact organization, you know that migrating to an enterprise-scale constituent relationship management (CRM) system can be a daunting proposition. While you may be aware on a general level that your CRM platform is becoming a headwind to your organization achieving its fundraising goals, the prospect of migrating vast amounts of data, retraining staff, and committing the money and resources required for a successful upgrade can make it tempting to say, Lets

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Gaming industry hits a wall, but PC gaming continues to thrive outpacing consoles

TechSpot

Both PC and console gaming sectors have expanded substantially since the early 2010s, with consumer spending on these platforms increasing by nearly $50 billion in 2024 compared to 2011 levels, according to a presentation by Epyllion CEO Matthew Ball ("The State of Video Gaming in 2025").

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Alberta Nonprofit Listing Dashboard: Information about nonprofit organizations registered in Alberta

Charity Village

The Government of Alberta published the Alberta Nonprofit Listing Dashboard, which improves the accessibility of data, information and analytics about Albertas nonprofit sector using the official records of the Alberta Corporate Registry. The dashboard uses interactive, searchable, sortable fields, charts, and graphs to present information about Albertas registered nonprofits, including: name type of organization current […] The post Alberta Nonprofit Listing Dashboard: Information about n

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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The Nonprofit for Nonprofit Professionals

NonProfit PRO

Join a community of like-minded altruists to be celebrated, supported, and empowered. AL-Tru provides resources, networking opportunities, celebration events, and support to help you grow and thrive in your mission. Be a part of a vibrant network of changemakers dedicated to making a difference.

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Words to avoid – 2025 edition

Big Duck

Explore this words to avoid list and discover how to communicate with clarity, inclusivity, and impact.

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Thermaltake unveils massive 2000W PSU, but it's too powerful for U.S. outlets

TechSpot

Thermaltake is leading the charge with some incredibly powerful units in terms of wattage. Among their latest offerings is the Toughpower D2000, a monstrous 2000W power supply. To put that in perspective, it's enough power to run an air conditioner.

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Nominations are now open for the 31st Annual Calgary Awards

Charity Village

Nominations are now open for the City of Calgarys annual awards, recognizing the outstanding achievements and contributions of changemakers. The Calgary Awards recognize individuals, corporations, community groups, and organizations in five major award categories. Award Categories Award for Accessibility City of Calgary W.O Mitchell Book Prize Community Achievement Awards (9 awards) Environmental Achievement Award International Achievement Award […] The post Nominations are now open for th

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.