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10 Signs You Might Have Fundraiser Stockholm Syndrome

Nonprofit AF

Hi everyone, before we get started, here’s a conversation on Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) taking place on April 21 at 10am.

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8 Major Nonprofit Trends for 2023

NonProfit PRO

NonProfit PRO has continued its annual tradition of asking prominent thought leaders in the sector to make nonprofit trend predictions. We sought out experts from nonprofit organizations, agencies and technology providers to learn what’s on their minds and what might be 2023’s top nonprofit trends.

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Why Nonprofits Can No Longer Afford to Ignore Data Security

NonProfit PRO

As nonprofits remain a target for bad actors due to their vast amount of data, it's imperative to put data security at the top of the priority list. Avoid breaches and maintain donor trust with these protocols.

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[Recordings] Earn a Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The next series of webinars required to earn a Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good starts June 28, but if you would like to earn the certificate now — you can request the notes and recordings from the last series presented in January and February 2023. To do so, please email Heather Mansfield with your request and you will then be sent a Stripe invoice for $100 USD that can be paid with a credit card.

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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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No Mess, No Stress: The Power of Spring Data Cleaning – 4/12/23

Association Analytics

The post No Mess, No Stress: The Power of Spring Data Cleaning – 4/12/23 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Resilience Rides the Waves of Disruption

.orgSource

Now that “disruption” is a business catchphrase, is “resilience” an equally common term in your professional vocabulary? It’s a word that deserves a prominent place in every management team’s playbook. A global biological disaster was unique in our current experience. It introduced the idea that disruption is more like a wave than a precipice. A new threat is building in the wake of every previous challenge.

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Four strategies to celebrate advocacy efforts at your association

Nimble AMS

Happy American Association Day 2023 ! Did you know that ASAE created American Association Day so associations could better advocate for themselves? This year, hundreds of a ssociation professionals gathered on Capitol Hill to share how their organization s contributed to the US economy. The group a lso worked to gather support for various economic development policies.

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No Mess, No Stress: The Power of Spring Data Cleaning

Association Analytics

The post No Mess, No Stress: The Power of Spring Data Cleaning appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Virtual Events 101: Fresh Ideas, Best Practices, Top Software & More!

Wild Apricot

The post Virtual Events 101: Fresh Ideas, Best Practices, Top Software & More! appeared first on WildApricot.

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DAFs Take Front and Center for Nonprofit Fundraising in 2023

NonProfit PRO

After conducting a survey of nonprofit fundraising professionals, FreeWill found that virtually all respondents view DAFs as a force multiplier for their fundraising strategies in 2023.

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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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Why your association should understand the differences between AMS and CRM software

Nimble AMS

A ssociation management software (A MS ) and customer relationship management ( CRM ) software —i f your association is searching for new technology , you’ve likely seen and heard these technological terms. But d o you know the differences between these software and why they ’re so valuable to your organiz ation? Our blog is here to help with a complete explanation of the difference s between AMS and CRM technology, how the platforms pair together , and the benefits for your association.

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Training Your Employees is a Recession-Proof Strategy

Gyrus

Training employees during a recession is a great way to improve morale, reduce operating costs, and increase productivity. Learn how to make training more effective during a recession with this guide.

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18 Ways of Thanking Volunteers So They’ll Feel Appreciated and Stick Around Forever

Get Fully Funded

Thanking volunteers for all they do is crucial to keeping your volunteers coming back again and again. Yet it’s something many organizations neglect to do. And that’s a shame. Volunteers pour their heart into your nonprofit’s work. They’re there to help with the heavy lifting of running a nonprofit and delivering programs. Plus, they’re probably your best ambassadors in the community, spreading the good word about the work you’re doing.

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5 Essential Steps for Your Nonprofit’s Stakeholder Surveys

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits vary greatly in size and focus, from community organizations that feed the hungry to global institutions protecting the environment. But one thing all nonprofits have in common is the need for stakeholder surveys.

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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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Strategies to utilize your online community platform for better board management

Nimble AMS

Do y our board and leadership team s have jam -packed agendas and meetings that often run long ? Do m embers sometimes miss a meeting and want to catch up on the minutes , asking staff to send out relevant documents? Rather than task an employee with more work , your organizati on can l eve rage innovative association management software (AMS) with its online community platform to streamline board management.

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Training Employees: How to Structure a Learning and Development Program

Gyrus

Learn how to structure a successful learning & development program for your team with this step-by-step guide. Identify needs, measure impact & more.

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Workplace mental health resources for nonprofit managers and professionals 

Charity Village

Although certainly not a new topic, over the past few years we’ve seen an increased interest in the topic of workplace mental health. And one thing we consistently hear from our community is that, while they know that workplace mental health is important, they just aren’t sure exactly where to start or what resources are […] The post Workplace mental health resources for nonprofit managers and professionals appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Stream Now to Hear About “The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges”

NonProfit PRO

Hear the most compelling interview about the generosity crisis with co-authors of “The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges,” Nathan Chappell, CEO of Changing our World, and Brian Crimmins, Senior Vice President of DonorSearch AI. During this episode’s interview with David Blyer, CEO of Arreva, and Jay Fiske, Co-President of MaestroSoft, our Nathan and Brian discuss and share what can be done in to change the crisis around charitable giving.

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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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Top Reasons to Attend RAISE 2023

OneCause

Calling all nonprofit leaders and #FearlessFundraisers, this is a conference you WON’T want to miss! Raise 2023, presented by OneCause, is for nonprofit and fundraising professionals wanting to raise their fundraising game. RAISE is part interactive learning + part crowd-sourcing = and 100% FUNdraising! Join cutting-edge nonprofits for two full days (September 11 – 12, 2023) of trends, best practices, and sessions to unlock the innovator in all of us.

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ChatGPT and Fundraising: 4 Things You Need to Know

Qgiv

ChatGPT and fundraising may not be two things you’d think would go together, but the combination works better than you’d expect. You’ve probably seen action movies or read sci-fi books about artificial intelligence being used to help humans. For most nonprofit professionals, AI seems like a far-off fictional concept, bound to sci-fi adventures that we watch or read.

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The three secrets of resilient leadership

Charity Village

Interested in learning about leading with resilience? We’ve partnered with Geoff Urton to offer a free webinar on April 13. Register here. What do Lady Gaga, ancient architecture and a gold-medallist soccer goalie have to tell us about thriving through adversity? Hagia Sophia is the iconic cultural monument of Istanbul, Turkey. Completed in the year 537, […] The post The three secrets of resilient leadership appeared first on CharityVillage.

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I asked my robot to do it.

NonProfit PRO

ChatGPT has the power to help with nonprofit communications needs. While the technology is by no means a replacement, it is a power tool that fundraisers can use to optimize the work they do and make their lives easier.

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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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Using Social Media to Find Sponsors for Your Next Event

The Sponsorship Collective

Social media is powerful stuff. It’s created celebrities, introduced memes, and dropped that next viral piece of content right into your lap. Moreso, social media is an excellent tool for finding sponsors. How can you use it to beef up the sponsor list for your next event? Here’s how to use social media to find […] The post Using Social Media to Find Sponsors for Your Next Event appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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Centering the user perspective

Candid

Input from current and potential users of Candid’s tools is crucial to building products for a more efficient and effective social sector. One form this input takes at Candid is User Experience Research (also known as UX research). While we have several channels for gathering customer feedback, UX research is unique since it is about partnering with our current and prospective users to help us understand and adjust to their needs and motivations during the product development process.

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Congratulations to Manitoba’s 2023 Top Employers

Charity Village

Canada’s Top 100 has released their picks for the top employers in Manitoba. CharityVillage congratulates Red River College Polytechnic, Riverview Health Centre Inc., the University of Manitoba, and the other not-for-profits included on this year’s list. Applications for the 2024 competition will be available in early 2023. For further details about the selection process and the […] The post Congratulations to Manitoba’s 2023 Top Employers appeared first on CharityVillage.

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LinkedIn for Nonprofits Resource Hub

NonProfit PRO

The LinkedIn for Nonprofits Resource Hub is a free, curated collection of guides, best practices, live webinars, and more that equips global nonprofit professionals with the knowledge and support they need to help their organizations get the most out of free LinkedIn features to further their mission.

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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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Qgiv

Google Ad Grants for nonprofits can be a powerful FREE solution for any eligible charitable organization, but proper management is key to maximizing the opportunity. Since 2011, Give Back Nation’s Google Certified Ad Grant Manager team has helped over 5,400 nonprofits manage their Ad Grants. In this “ beyond 101 ” Google Ad Grants guide, we will touch on things to know to help optimize and increase success.

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Donor Impact Report: How To Write One and Win Over Donors

Wild Apricot

The post Donor Impact Report: How To Write One and Win Over Donors appeared first on WildApricot.

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Volunteer Engagement | Strategies for Smart Organizations

Bloomerang

Every interaction your volunteer has with your organization matters. From the moment they land on your website to sign up for an opportunity to when they check out of their shift, your volunteer’s experience can directly impact your organization’s ability to meet its goals. Here at Bloomerang , we specialize in volunteer management tools that help organizations develop impactful volunteer programs.

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40 Nonprofit Trends for 2022

NonProfit PRO

NonProfit PRO continues the annual tradition of forecasting its 40 nonprofit trends that every organization should keep top of mind for the upcoming year. Similar to 2020, our predictions last year were technology-focused, and while innovation will continue to be at the forefront of nonprofits' strategic plans, the importance of omnichannel strategies will remain prevalent as well.

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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.