NonProfit PRO
MARCH 31, 2022
Retaining donors is difficult and retaining a significant number of donors is rare among nonprofits. However, effective donor retention is possible with a retention plan that takes into account why your donors give to your nonprofit, works to build personal connections and gives donors the flexibility they need to continue giving to your organization. .
Wild Apricot
MARCH 30, 2022
A few years ago, I joined an online writing club. I was hoping to start tracking my writing progress and connect with other writers, and I hoped the sense of community would give me motivation to keep developing my skills.
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The MatrixFiles
MARCH 31, 2022
A couple of weeks ago, I got invited by my buddy Heinan Landa , CEO of Optimal Networks , to an event by CADRE , which bills itself as “ a way for elite professionals to learn from the top experts in the world, while connecting and developing meaningful relationships with like-minded peers. ”. The event itself was lovely, but what I want to highlight today are the wonderful emails that I received after registering for the event.
Nimble AMS
MARCH 29, 2022
It’s important to have revenue-generating tools and approaches in place to keep your association strong. . Here are some approaches you might not have thought of to increase revenue for your association. Over time, your association’s revenue needs change. Sometimes your membership growth might flatten out or go negative and you need to increase non-dues revenue.
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.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 31, 2022
Just like you and I are experiencing with food prices, gas prices and other prices going up, we’re not alone in that trend. And, as fundraisers, we should be concerned about the impact on giving.
DonorPerfect
MARCH 28, 2022
By Mallory Erickson Nonprofit organizations across the world are struggling with donor retention, with the average retention rate hovering around 45%. Of course, donor retention benchmarks vary depending on many factors, including the type of nonprofit. Retaining donors is essential to the longevity of any nonprofit organization because those returning funders represent stability.
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The Storytelling Non-profit
MARCH 29, 2022
The start of a new quarter is a great time to step back and do some strategic planning for your non-profit. I personally love planning in 90 day increments because they are easier to manage and predict. You can check out a video tutorial I have on creating your non-profit’s 90-day communications plan here. Today we’re going to plan your non-profit’s stories for the next 90 days.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 28, 2022
Why does your donor love your organization so much? Have you sat down with your donor and really listened to the answer? If they say, “Well, I just think you do a great job,” do you dig deeper to find out their 'Why?' — the story behind their motivation to give?
DonorPerfect
APRIL 1, 2022
“As a result of our collaboration and learning, we are convinced that today we have a problem in the way we fund nonprofits.” -Presidents and staff of the Ford, Hewlett, MacArthur, Open Society, and Packard Foundations in a letter to peer philanthropists Many donors, grantmaking organizations, and people who are passionate about the causes that Read More ».
Saleforce Nonprofit
MARCH 31, 2022
I am a transgender man. Partly I wish this wasn’t my first line of introduction, and partly I am glad that it is so. Most introductions don’t start off along these lines — “I am a man” or “I am a woman” — and even rarer are introductions that sound like “I am a cis man” or “I am a cis woman.” The reasons for this are obvious and direct our attention to the gender identity assumptions of our contemporary society.
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.
Whole Whale
MARCH 29, 2022
Spring is a time that sees more people with a tidy sum of cash thanks to their tax returns, itching to go outside, and looking for things to do around key holidays like Easter, Passover, Nowruz, and Mother’s Day. And because we love rapid ideation and an excuse for a fundraiser here at Whole Whale, we’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 1, 2022
Now more than ever, the customer relationship management (CRM) system you use could make or break your ability to scale your mission and meet your ambitious fundraising goals. A CRM platform plays a key role in helping nonprofits better organize data, manage their donor and supporter relationships more effectively, and achieve more efficient and successful fundraising.
Donorbox
MARCH 31, 2022
Long gone are the days when direct mail and door-to-door were sufficient to get the word out about an organization. The reality of nonprofit advertising today is far more complex. Nonprofits can’t bring in the funds needed to fuel their important work without it. According to websiterating.com, people are 4 times more likely to click […].
Candid
MARCH 28, 2022
The social sector can feel like a black box—even for those of us who work in it. People want to know: Just how big is the sector? What role does it play in the economy? What kinds of organizations make it up? . We created our U.S. Social Sector Dashboard to provide these valuable, big-picture insights. The dashboard answers many of these questions, including more specific ones.
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.
Cloud 4 Good
MARCH 29, 2022
Teach For America (TFA) is an education nonprofit that recruits and develops a diverse corps of outstanding leaders who make an initial two-year commitment to teach in high-need schools and become lifelong leaders in the effort to end educational inequity. Today, TFA is a force of 66,000 alumni and corps members working in more than 9,000 schools nationwide in pursuit of profound systemic change.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 1, 2022
Recently, a master’s level student and her professor at Mindanao State University in the Philippines asked me to lecture their class on nonprofit management principles. Since I enjoy teaching, I loved this class interaction.
Donorbox
APRIL 1, 2022
The nonprofit world has changed since the pandemic, but fundraising events remain one of the primary ways to raise funds. Many nonprofits have created hybrid events that combine live and virtual campaigns to increase outreach. Others have gone back to their tried-and-true live events that helped support the organization historically. The biggest differences have come […].
Tech Soup
MARCH 31, 2022
When you construct a public space, an important part of the process is ensuring that it is accessible to anyone who may visit. Whether it be an elevator, ramp, handrail, or other adjustments, it is a requirement that comes with the project. The same concept applies to your website, mobile application, and any other user-facing technology that your organization uses.
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.
CauseVox
MARCH 30, 2022
Meat Fight is a nonprofit dedicated to “funlanthropy” who has used CauseVox to set records in their digital fundraising. We recently sat down with Meat Fight’s CEO, Alice Laussade, to have a fun conversation about her experience with CauseVox, key fundraising tips from Meat Fight that allowed them to raise more money, and the do not do’s for nonprofit fundraisers.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 29, 2022
The freshly cut grass glistens in the morning sun, a light coating of dew is on your cleats as you trudge from the dugout to the plate — it’s the top of the first, and you’re ready to hit a home run for your nonprofit. The talent journey begins.
Donorbox
APRIL 1, 2022
The nonprofit world has changed since the pandemic, but fundraising events remain one of the primary ways to raise funds. Many nonprofits have created hybrid events that combine live and virtual campaigns to increase outreach. Others have gone back to their tried-and-true live events that helped support the organization historically. The biggest differences have come […].
sgEngage
MARCH 30, 2022
As the leader of a non-government organization (NGO), you know how important it is to leverage your online presence in order to publicize your mission, draw in donations, and connect with your supporters. You likely also know that one of the best tools you have for accomplishing these objectives is your website. . But your website won’t get your organization very far if it’s poorly designed.
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!
CauseVox
MARCH 29, 2022
Your donation page is an essential component of your digital fundraising. It’s often times one of the first places a potential donor is able to get to know your nonprofit, which is a huge opportunity for a great first impression. But most of the time, it’s an afterthought in fundraising. You’re too busy formulating the right strategy, handling event logistics, and creating stories to have enough time to tweak your donation page.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 28, 2022
Monthly giving is the holy grail of fundraising, but many nonprofit leaders are frustrated when their programs are stagnant and not growing faster. So, how do you elevate your monthly giving program to its full potential?
Tech Soup
MARCH 31, 2022
Portland Women in Tech (PDXWIT) is a community of nearly 10,000 members dedicated to advancing inclusion in the technology industry. The PDXWIT journey began in Portland, Oregon, but the movement includes an increasing number of people from all over the U.S. and the world.
sgEngage
APRIL 1, 2022
Spring has officially sprung, and it’s the perfect time to give your workspace a refresh! We asked our Blackbaud Champions for their best tips on how to get a new start at work this spring. Read below for how to give your work a breath of fresh air this season. 1. Refresh Your Space. There’s no better opportunity to spring clean your work life than to take a break to tidy your space.
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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.
Big Duck
MARCH 30, 2022
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NonProfit PRO
MARCH 29, 2022
It’s increasingly important for nonprofit organizations and their advisers to assess gifts holistically and engage in donor vetting practices to minimize financial, legal and reputational risk.
Tech Soup
MARCH 29, 2022
Note: This post has been updated for 2022. TechSoup's Refurbished Hardware Program has been going strong since 2006. Over that time, we've distributed over 160,000 refurbished devices, including desktop computers, laptops, LCD monitors, printers, smartphones, and tablets.
Blue Avocado
MARCH 28, 2022
Standing before the board to report executive fraud or unethical behavior—that’s an image that no CFO likes to contemplate. The board expects the Executive Director (ED) and CFO to work in partnership to further the mission, but most boards also expect the CFO to perform a “watchdog” function. If the ED is the engine of […]. The post Role of the Nonprofit CFO in Executive Management: The Watchdog Responsibility appeared first on Blue Avocado.
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