Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2022

Two years of pandemic fundraising have made online fundraising mainstream for most nonprofits. Online fundraising makes it simpler for your donors to give and easier for them to make recurring donations to support your mission. It also allows you to reach a greater number of supporters. As you take advantage of new opportunities to use online fundraising to grow and engage your donor community, make sure that you know what you need to know to be compliant. .

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 19, 2022

In this edition, we take on nonprofit branding and marketing, and highlight the critical elements that all nonprofits need to know now. Expensive design, strategy, and marketing are no longer the norm. Nonprofits now have affordable, accessible resources available, and it is more important than ever to show up well to capture your share of voice. To learn more, check out the advice of the experts featured in this month's ZGIVE INSIDER magazine.

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Association TV

APRIL 20, 2022

Why measure engagement in 2022? Digital engagement is the direct line into your audience’s unfiltered and unbiased opinion. Full stop. Okay, so why would you want an unfiltered and unbiased opinion? Because this helps you understand what your audience loves about you, and what they don’t like so much.

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.orgSource

APRIL 20, 2022

As a consultant, I’m in the business of giving advice. But I’ll tell you a secret, my best recommendations often come from the outstanding colleagues and leaders in my network. “Pathways to Excellence: A Journey to Association 4.0,” is a paper that outlines our strategies for success in the digital marketplace. We identified eight traits […]. The post Strengthen Your Core—8 Competencies for Success in Digital Markets appeared first on.orgSource.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

A major motivator for generous giving to nonprofit organizations is contributing to a solution and changing something for the better. According to the Fidelity Charitable Overcoming Barriers to Giving Report, 65% of donors would give more if they knew the impact of their donations. After all, there is nothing more disappointing than contributing hard-earned money to what looks like a good cause, and then having absolutely no idea whether it made any difference.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 19, 2022

In a non-profit world of “adult” decisions, annual reporting, grant writing, event planning, and myriad other tasks, how does an organization stay rooted in the purity of a child’s vision? By creating a children’s and junior executive board, a group of young leaders dedicated to maintaining the focus of forward action.

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VisionLink

APRIL 20, 2022

It's National Volunteer Week! Fun fact, each year about 62 million Americans volunteer at their local schools, with NGOs, with disaster preparedness and response groups, and community centers and homeless shelters. From migrant centers to parks, animals to people, education to healthcare there are thousands of volunteer opportunities that span just about every skill and talent.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

One of the simplest ways to boost volunteer engagement and retention at your association is to have leadership create meaningful connections with volunteers. When volunteers feel appreciated, they’re more likely to invest in your association, saving your staff precious time and resources. As you develop your volunteer program, members become association ambassadors, helping to build public trust in your organization. .

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 18, 2022

Your fundraising success starts by putting your annual fundraising campaign(s) calendar together. It can be really fun to identify the key dates and event timelines that you will build out to help you reach your nonprofit’s revenue goals. But.then what? What else can you do during the rest of the year?

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

If you’ve ever led an advocacy campaign, you know that it has an incredible number of moving pieces. As you quickly grow and engage your audience , it can be easy to lose track of your campaign plan. That’s why planning is the most important stage in your advocacy campaign. It’s what determines your chances of success or failure. By following these suggestions during your planning process, you’ll be better prepared to drive awareness and make meaningful change at a local, national, or global lev

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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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Qgiv

APRIL 18, 2022

There’s a lot of fundraising software available to nonprofits, but how do you know what your nonprofit needs? And what’s the difference between a fundraising CRM and a fundraising platform? This blog post will break down what a fundraising CRM is, what a fundraising platform is, and the key differences between them. We’ll even introduce you to a couple different fundraising CRMs and the Qgiv fundraising platform so you know where to look for your fundraising software needs.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 18, 2022

Many associations find it challenging to talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and take a stance at their organization. However, it’s crucial for leaders to embrace DEI principles and empower the staff and members in their association, especially as 71% of association professionals seek to develop and improve DEI efforts, according to the Community Brands Association Trends Study. .

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 21, 2022

It's well known that having a strong, trusting relationship where both the CEO and Board Chair work in partnership, is beneficial to leading an organization. Yet, it remains one of the trickiest dynamics. Here are four tips that can improve this partnership.

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Hands on Fundraising

APRIL 19, 2022

Are you thinking about lapsed donors right now? We’ve been living through a few years of crisis, calamity, catastrophe… you name it. From Covid to conflict, it’s been a heck of a ride. This climate has been good to some organizations. Human services and international aid – these are needs that are ever-present in people’s […]. The post Lapsed donors: you don’t really want to say goodbye, do you?

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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.

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Blue Avocado

APRIL 21, 2022

Leann Malone, the Executive Director of Lancaster County First Steps, talks to Blue Avocado about strong business acumen, retaining qualified staff, and keeping the eye on the bottom line. BA: What advice do you have for a young person considering working in the nonprofit sector? LM: If you’re serious about it, working in nonprofits is […]. The post Leann Malone: Working in Nonprofits is a Calling appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Candid

APRIL 19, 2022

It’s been just over two years since the world shut down on March 13, 2020. Looking back, I vividly remember how it felt when life was put on pause and in-person activity was not an option. Adding another layer of fear and uncertainty was the fact that our organization, Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue (LOHR), largely depended on in-person events to survive.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 22, 2022

Turnkey runs many peer experience sharing groups for C-Suite social good executives. In those private rooms, leadership talks about struggles with workforce issues regarding where and how people work. Here’s what we’ve heard.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2022

In April 2022, Microsoft took a major step in the direction of its cloud-first model for nonprofits , an effort to align Microsoft philanthropy efforts with the security and operational capabilities of cloud computing. Most donated, on-premises licenses were moved into discounted offers. It's the latest reason nonprofits are much better off moving to the cloud and leveraging its significant advantages.

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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.

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DonorPerfect

APRIL 22, 2022

Pro tips from design expert Abby Guido The DonorPerfect team asked Abby Guido, design expert and educator at Temple University, for advice and free resources nonprofits can use to dial in brand strategy and boost visibility. Strategic branding is critical for your nonprofit to build trust among your supporters and get the word out about Read More ».

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Donorbox

APRIL 21, 2022

As a nonprofit organization, your website is crucial to your fundraising efforts. Potential donors will look to your website in order to learn more about your organization and its mission and decide whether they believe in it enough to contribute their time or money. As such, you want to find a website builder that will […]. The post 11 Best Website Builders for Nonprofits (Reviewed & Compared) [2022] appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 22, 2022

Reach and engage more supporters by planning the perfect hybrid event. This free template lays out a timeline of what steps to take in the months, weeks, and days leading up to and following your next event. Use it to help your team visualize how much work needs to be done and what should be prioritized to ensure everything goes off without a hitch.

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Qgiv

APRIL 19, 2022

We owe our clients a big thank you! Qgiv has received multiple awards based on ratings submitted by Qgiv users to software review sites G2 , Capterra , and Software Advice. These awards cover a range of topics, including top fundraising software, quality of customer support, ease of implementation, and ease of use. Placement in Capterra’s Shortlist Report is based on favorable user ratings and product popularity.

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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!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2022

Earth Day reminds each and every one of us of our responsibility to the planet. It is not a time to reflect, it is a time to act. At Salesforce.org, we are proud to see how much of our community — whether it’s our employees, our partners, or the nonprofits we support — is jumping in through funding, advocacy, or volunteering. We believe, we know, that moving the needle on climate change requires collaboration on all levels.

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Donorbox

APRIL 17, 2022

Your volunteers are helpful, dedicated, and demonstrate a strong commitment to your nonprofit. So, are you showing them your appreciation? Without expressing your gratitude for generously sharing their time, these individuals – who are the heart and soul of many nonprofits – may not feel engaged with your organization, and may find another place to […].

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 20, 2022

In this episode of The NonProfit Voice, Amanda Cole, editor-in-chief of NonProfit PRO, is joined by Lucas Carvalho vice president of corporate resources for BAMSI, and Gabriel Bergeron, Northeast regional manager for risk management services at Philadelphia Insurance Companies.

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Charity Village

APRIL 18, 2022

The ABC Media Sale is an online sale of advertising space that is donated by leading online, outdoor, magazines, broadcast and newspapers from across the country. Since 2000, more than $3 million has been raised for literacy programming, making the ABC Media Sale our largest and most successful fundraiser The ABC Media Sale The donated media is sold at […].

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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.

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The Sponsorship Collective

APRIL 19, 2022

Are you afraid to ask for feedback? I think a lot of us are because receiving feedback implies that we’re doing something wrong, and who wants to admit they’re doing something wrong or that they can stand to improve? You should, especially when it comes to your sponsorship program. The best sponsorship seekers I know […]. The post How to Fix Your Sponsorship Program appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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Donorbox

APRIL 22, 2022

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) states that both 501c3 and 501c6 organizations do not have to pay federal income taxes, but after that, the differences between the two organization types are vast. The primary difference between the two has to do with the organizations’ purpose. 501c3 organizations must serve the public. 501c6 organizations are formed […].

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 22, 2022

You may continually think about strategy with your donors, but have you researched their rights? If you know a donor’s rights, do you follow these rights on an ongoing basis?

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 21, 2022

Without cybersecurity policies and protocols in place, your nonprofit is more vulnerable to data breaches. It is crucial to protect your data and the constituents that provide it. According to a cybersecurity survey conducted by Microsoft, 60% of nonprofit respondents do not know of or do not have a digital data policy for handling cybersecurity risks and protecting data.

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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.

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