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15 Nonprofit CRMs Your Organization Should Consider for 2024

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A nonprofit CRM is among the most essential tools for your organization to increase support, grow fundraising , and work more effectively toward its missions. According to Verified Market Research , “The Nonprofit CRM Market size was valued at USD 4.25 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 7.35 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR [Compounded Annual Growth Rate] of 7.98% from 2024 to 2031.

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Beyond the Algorithm: How to Use AI as a Fundraising Assistant

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Beyond the Algorithm: How to Use AI as a Fundraising Assistant In a world where algorithms can predict our shopping habits and recommend our next favorite movie, it’s tempting to think that artificial intelligence (AI) could also write the perfect fundraising appeal. But when it comes to connecting with donors on a deeper, more personal level, can AI truly understand the heart behind your mission?

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What’s Going on in Nonprofit Direct Mail?

NonProfit PRO

Despite the rise of digital, traditional channels like direct mail are still crucial. Here's what's going on in nonprofit direct mail now.

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Is it a good time to start a nonprofit?

Candid

In my role as an educational programming manager at Candid, I hear this question nearly every day: “Is it a good time to start a nonprofit?” I hear it from people who are passionate and committed about a certain issue in their community or in the world. They see a problem and are certain no solution is being provided—and they want to be that solution.

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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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How America gives: Who funds what causes and where?

Candid

According to 2023 IRS data, there are about 1.9 million registered nonprofits in the United States vying for charitable giving from individual donors and institutional grantmakers. What do we know about the causes and states each type of funding flows to and the factors that affect giving trends? In this article, we highlight key insights from our report, Dollars and Change: A Look at Individual and Institutional Giving Across the United States From 2015 to 2022 , which combines data from Candid

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The NonProfit Voice Ep 89: The State of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising in 2024

NonProfit PRO

Karen Cincotti, Mary Sorensen and Noel Beebe discuss the findings of a survey evaluating the peer-to-peer fundraising landscape in 2024.

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How Matrix Group Chose an AI Note Taker App

The MatrixFiles

It’s rare to be in a Zoom or Teams meeting these days that doesn’t have an AI note taker in the room. Sometimes, there are dueling note takers. Well here at Matrix Group, we have standardized on Fathom. For now. Here’s how we made the decision: Note Taking is Hard My Directors, Project Managers and I are in a LOT of meetings. And for every meeting, someone is tasked with taking notes.

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Join the Great British Columbia ShakeOut: Get your home or workplace counted in the largest earthquake drill on earth

Charity Village

Join the Great British Columbia ShakeOut, and get your home or workplace counted in the largest earthquake drill on earth. The BC Earthquake Alliance invites you to sign up to be counted among the millions who will “Drop, Cover and Hold On” on October 17. The Shakeout is an annual opportunity for everyone to practice […] The post Join the Great British Columbia ShakeOut: Get your home or workplace counted in the largest earthquake drill on earth appeared first on CharityVillage.

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5 Reasons Analytics Scares People Off (And Why It’s Not So Spooky)

Association Analytics

The post 5 Reasons Analytics Scares People Off (And Why It’s Not So Spooky) appeared first on Association Analytics.

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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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A Fundraiser’s Guide to Small Talk

NonProfit PRO

Social gatherings are essential for growing your network. If you find small talk uncomfortable, here's how to sharpen your social game.

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How Matrix Group Chose an AI Note Taker App

The MatrixFiles

Listen to this article It’s rare to be in a Zoom or Teams meeting these days that doesn’t have an AI note taker in the room. Sometimes, there are dueling note takers. Well here at Matrix Group, we have standardized on Fathom. For now. Here’s how we made the decision: Note Taking is Hard My Directors, Project Managers and I are in a LOT of meetings. And for every meeting, someone is tasked with taking notes.

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How to build a diverse and high-performing team with immigrant talent

Charity Village

This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. How do you build and lead a team of professionals who excel in their tasks and exceed your department’s targets? Some of the ways managers can achieve this have been well-documented and many are in use in practice. But one critical element is often still […] The post How to build a diverse and high-performing team with immigrant talent appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Why Your Organization Needs a Member Satisfaction Survey and 40+ Question Examples

Wild Apricot

Identify the needs of your members and how to best meet them. Explore the benefits of gathering feedback and ready-to-us examples to help you create a meaningful survey to enhance member experience and drive improvements.

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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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5 Big Learnings From the ‘GivingPulse Q2 2024 Report’

NonProfit PRO

GivingTuesday released its quarterly giving report, analyzing giving behaviors from April to June 2024. Here are five takeaways.

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Apple’s iOS 18 update: The end of email preheaders and what it means for your email strategy

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Read time: 2 minutes Remember a few months ago, when Apple unveiled the new iPad Pro with an ad featuring a hydraulic press crushing paint cans, guitars, and the very spirit of human creativity? Now, Apple’s iOS 18 will bring that same approach to your email preheader text. With the new update, Apple will remove standard preheaders from its Mail app, replacing them with AI-generated summaries tailored to each recipient.

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Take the free Introduction to Data Literacy in the Nonprofit Sector course from CICP-PCPOB

Charity Village

The Charity Insights Canada Project released a free Introduction to Data Literacy in the Nonprofit Sector course, which provides individuals with foundational knowledge to improve their confidence in their ability to work with data. The course was developed to help professionals working in the sector collect, read, and/or communicate data in a meaningful way.

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Protected: 2024 Nonprofit Advertising Benchmark Study

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This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: 2024 Nonprofit Advertising Benchmark Study appeared first on Whole Whale.

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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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Move Over Sharks…

NonProfit PRO

Move over sharks, here comes Generative AI Week for Nonprofits. Brought to you by Amazon Web Services (AWS), this inaugural virtual webinar series is designed to educate, inspire & equip nonprofit leaders in their generative AI journey. Join leaders from the AWS Global Healthcare & Nonprofits team for one or all of the six sessions taking place October 7 - 10, 2024.

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5 Ways to Retain Your #GivingTuesday Donors

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes 5 Ways to Retain Your #GivingTuesday Donors While you’ve put plenty of hard work into the planning and execution of your #GivingTuesday campaign, your job isn’t over until you’ve followed up with your supporters. Follow-up is critical in ensuring the success of future campaigns, retaining donors and volunteers, and cultivating an effective community that supports your organization’s mission.

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Applications are now open for the Intact Municipal Climate Resiliency Grants

Charity Village

Intact invites applications for the Municipal Climate Resiliency Grants, investing $2 million over two years, in projects helping people and communities adapt to a changing climate. The grant program funds initiatives that implement proven adaptation solutions, including those identified by the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo, and projects that protect […] The post Applications are now open for the Intact Municipal Climate Resiliency Grants appeared first

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5 Reasons To Try A Peer-to-Peer Campaign for GivingTuesday

CauseVox

Peer-to-peer fundraising has revolutionized the way nonprofits engage their supporters, and with GivingTuesday on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to explore the incredible potential of this fundraising strategy. In fact, in our 2023 Giving Study , we found that 71% of donors are willing to aid organizations they support in their fundraising efforts.

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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.

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Where do I Start with Generative AI?

NonProfit PRO

Being a nonprofit leader is different than being a leader in the private sector. The role comes with a unique set of challenges – and that was before the insurgence of Generative AI tools can capabilities. If you are a nonprofit leader navigating the application of AI tools across your organization, you’re not alone, and your AWS Account Executive is here to help.

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Understanding “Unassigned” Traffic in Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

Whole Whale

As a data-driven marketer, there’s nothing more frustrating than seeing a significant portion of your website traffic categorized as “unassigned” in Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Much like the dreaded “(Other)” traffic in Universal Analytics (UA), “unassigned” traffic in GA4 can leave you scratching your head, wondering where those sessions are coming from.

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Finding purpose in retirement

Charity Village

A 2023 survey conducted by ULeadU Post Career Pathing indicated that people approaching or in retirement are more concerned about maintaining a sense of purpose post-career than they are about losing their work community or steady income. That’s interesting because often when asked what they’ll miss about working, people immediately say, “The people I work […] The post Finding purpose in retirement appeared first on CharityVillage.

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2.8 Billion People In Inadequate Housing

The NonProfit Times

Habitat for Humanity International unveiled the next phase of its MicroBuild initiative, which has helped to mobilize $1.22 billion for affordable housing finance and directly supported over 236,000 families to build or improve their homes. It is estimated that 2.8 billion people live in inadequate housing, including 1 billion people in can be described as slums and informal settlements.

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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.