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2022 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Cause awareness and giving days are powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising and social media awareness campaigns. In addition to the days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. January. 17: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service — #MLKDay. 28: Data Privacy Day — #DataPrivacyDay.

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The Impact of Corporate Giving on Nonprofits: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

NonProfit PRO

Inevitably, new generations and ways of doing things are fundamentally changing how we view the idea of philanthropy. Corporations want to stay relevant for their image and the bottom line. As a result, they see how the wind's blowing and are exploring going beyond simply writing checks to nonprofits.

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Marketing Meal Prep: Turn Your Content Menu Into a Year-long Feast

Association TV

Planning ahead and buying in bulk are two things that meal planning and you, an association looking to maximize your content marketing strategy, have in common. Okay, so not everyone’s a suburban soccer parent buying a month’s worth of frozen veggies, chicken, and whatever cereal your child has decided to like this week (apparently Cap’n Crunch is always a good choice — I go for Rice Krispies like a boring adult).

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Have Your Cake and Eat It Too!—A Hybrid Model of Association Management

.orgSource

Hybrid is not just for meetings anymore. The need to adapt to a changing environment has given creative legs to business thinking. We’re mixing, matching, and collaborating in remarkable new ways. Association CEOs and management firms are one example of a pairing that hasn’t always been viewed as a great date. However, when the chemistry […]. The post Have Your Cake and Eat It Too!

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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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Useful Tips & Resources for Your Nonprofit’s Annual Report

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Even though nonprofit organizations aren’t required by law to publish annual reports, most nonprofit leaders recognize the value annual reports can provide. A well-written annual report will help you demonstrate your accomplishments to current and future donors, cultivate new partnerships, and recognize important people. Nonprofit managers working on annual reports most frequently ask these five questions.

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A Donor Resolution for 2022 You Will Want to Keep

NonProfit PRO

It's that time of year when most people make resolutions that they often don't keep. You; however, can make one small but mighty resolution that will be good for your work, your nonprofit organization and, ultimately, your mission. It will also make you feel good.

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Marketing Meal Prep: Turn Your Content Menu Into a Year-long Feast

Association TV

Planning ahead and buying in bulk are two things that meal planning and you, an association looking to maximize your content marketing strategy, have in common. Okay, so not everyone’s a suburban soccer parent buying a month’s worth of frozen veggies, chicken, and whatever cereal your child has decided to like this week (apparently Cap’n Crunch is always a good choice — I go for Rice Krispies like a boring adult).

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[WEBINAR] Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2021. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST (2 hours). Cost: $30 (USD). Presented by: Heather Mansfield , Founder of Nonprofit Tech for Good. This is the second of three webinars in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits. Those who register for all three webinars will earn a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good.

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Drawing on Skills-Based Volunteerism to Meet Organizational Needs in a Time of Change

NonProfit PRO

Skills-based volunteering can be of critical support to nonprofits in the current environment, enabling them to take a step back from their current context and envision the future.

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What artificial intelligence and predictive analytics can do for your association

Nimble AMS

You’ve heard about artificial intelligence and predictive analytics, but do you know how they can help your association? . Here are six practical examples of how AI and predictive analytics technologies can help your organization work smarter and faster. I recently wrote about why 2022 is the year to get started with artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics for your association.

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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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[ASK AN EXPERT] What’s The Best Way To Share Tax Information With Donors?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on best practices around sharing tax information with donors. Dear Charity Clairity, . First, I’m not really comfortable with the way we inform donors of the tax-deductibility of their gifts.

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Recruit Volunteers Online: 5 Engaging Techniques for 2022

Volunteer Hub

2022 is here! Is your organization struggling with online volunteer recruitment? If so, here are 5 engaging techniques for recruiting volunteers in the new year. According to a 2021 Nonprofit Leadership Impact Study , conducted by NonprofitPro and Hustle , two of the biggest challenges facing nonprofits in 2021 were lack of resources (40%) and staff turnover (20%).

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How Donors Can Get More Mission Out of Their Nonprofit Dollar

NonProfit PRO

Philanthropists can stretch their donation dollar ever further these days by investing in the people who manage and run the nonprofits, much like the private and government sectors of the economy.

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Five New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofit Professionals

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Sand Dollar Beach, Big Sur. Rituals are intentional small, tangible acts done routinely and carry meaning. Our family has several New Year’s rituals, including a nature hike. This year we hiked by the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur. (Pictured above). Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other thin

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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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6 Must-Read Climate Fiction Novels for Our Changing World

Saleforce Nonprofit

Climate change is everywhere in the news, and usually not because of positive developments. It’s hard to watch, and if you’re like me, you experience some guilt about feeling “over it” and wanting to take a break and do something entertaining. Well, I have good news: You can do both! In 2012, there was a day when I felt that guilt and stumbled upon the outstanding book, Parable of the Sower by Octavia E.

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Use These 11 Metrics To Evaluate Your End-Of-Year Fundraising Campaign

Bloomerang

Congratulations! You survived the end-of-year fundraising season ! . I hope that you smashed your goals and are currently basking in the glow of knowing that you’ll be making an even bigger impact in 2022. . However, your work isn’t done yet! After you’re done celebrating your wins, it’s time to evaluate the success of your end-of-year fundraising campaign. .

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3 Critical Components of a 2022 Fundraising Tech Stack

NonProfit PRO

There are three categories of technology that nonprofit organizations need to focus on in 2022 if they want to improve their fundraising in this new digital age. Here is an outline of what your fundraising tech stack should look like.

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You are awesome, and 2022 is going to be an awesome year!

Nonprofit AF

Hi everyone. Welcome to 2022! I know the heaviness of this week presses down on us like a weighed blanket.

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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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How to Create an Inspired Nonprofit Culture

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes How to Create an Inspired Nonprofit Culture. Culture is the foundation and embodiment of your organization. An effective nonprofit culture demonstrates the collective understanding of your nonprofit by all those involved. Good organizational culture is not just about having a fun workplace with perks. Culture is created intentionally and must be actively maintained by leadership, requiring work and consistency.

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The Art Of Asking: 3 Tricks To Keep Donation Appeal Messaging Fresh

Bloomerang

How many times can you ask the same supporters for help? Well the answer might come down to the specifics of how we frame donation appeal messaging. If we ask the same question ten times or use a vague call to action no different to the last, we risk sounding repetitive and unimaginative. When it comes to the art of asking , multiple studies have proved these three tools to be effective for donation appeal messaging.

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Be Your Best as a Fundraiser in 2022

NonProfit PRO

Your own self-care affects you, your team and organizational outcomes. It affects your ability to have meaningful relationships with a variety of constituencies.

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Be Certain You’re Prepared for Uncertainty

Top Nonprofits

Just when we thought we were out of the woods, new strains and variants of the COVID virus have sent many fundraisers scrambling, again. Rather than waiting for things to ‘return to normal,’ smart fundraisers are getting better at planning for uncertainty. A good fundraising plan should start with an analysis of development activities, either a formal audit or an informal survey of the current state of your program.

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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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Five New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofit Professionals

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Sand Dollar Beach, Big Sur. Rituals are intentional small, tangible acts done routinely and carry meaning. Our family has several New Year’s rituals, including a nature hike. This year we hiked by the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur. (Pictured above). Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other t

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SEO for nonprofits: A 7-step checklist

Charity Village

Want to learn more about digital marketing and the Google Ad Grant? We’ve partnered with the author for a free webinar on March 10 – click here for more details and to register. SEO for nonprofits can be a great opportunity to grow your online presence. As purpose-driven organizations, charities and nonprofits face unique challenges […].

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Network for Good Joins Newly Formed, Apax Partners-Backed Social Good Software Company

NonProfit PRO

A social good company backed by Apax Funds welcomes fundraising software provider as it transforms the social good sector through technology and data.

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Qgiv Concludes Another Record-Breaking Fundraising Year and Announces Priorities for 2022

Qgiv

2021 was a year of record breaking growth for Qgiv and the thousands of nonprofits we serve. Despite continued challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, donors still showed up in a big way to support the causes they cared about. The year’s biggest achievements included: Record-Setting Giving Tuesday: On Giving Tuesday 2021, donors gave 2.5% more than in 2020.

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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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AmFund’s Best and Worst Dates for Special Event Fundraising

DipJar

Choosing the date for your fundraising event is amongst the most important decisions that you will make during the event planning process. You have 365 days to choose from; however, only about 75 of these dates are ideal for fundraising events. Let’s look at some factors to consider as you dwindle your dates down to that one perfect night. Consider your Competition.

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What’s next for 2022? 12 questions to help you get ready for the year ahead

Charity Village

This article was originally published on Big Cheese Coaching’s blog and is reprinted with permission. This year’s edition of Big Cheese Coaching’s annual “12 Questions” marks my 10th year of sharing this annual reflection guide. Some new questions for the times, and as always, some familiar ones too. The aim of these questions is to […].

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Join Us For “Why Using A Professional Benefit Auctioneer (Rather Than An Emcee or General Auctioneer) Is A Must To Raise Significantly More Money At Your Next Live, Virtual, or Hybrid Auction”

NonProfit PRO

Register today, and join us live on Thursday, February 9th, 2022, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Learn why working with a highly experienced, professional benefit auctioneer for your next auction is as critical to your next event journey as having a professional pilot flying the plane when you’re traveling in the air, especially in uncertain conditions.

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11 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas to Boost Your Campaign

Donorbox

Peer-to-peer fundraising can be successful on its own or as part of a larger event. The cost of holding a peer-to-peer fundraiser is minimal, and that is why more nonprofits are choosing to add these campaigns to their strategic plans. Many nonprofits have increased their outreach, raised more funds, and strengthened relationships with supporters through […].

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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.