Sat.Nov 11, 2023 - Fri.Nov 17, 2023

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Are you caught up in “Yay Us” fundraising?

Hands on Fundraising

“Yay Us!” Be honest… is that what your donor communications read like? First, I want you to know that I’m pulling for you. And if you’re lucky enough to work for a nonprofit whose work you absolutely love and believe in, I’m thrilled for you. Seriously. Not everyone is so fortunate. But you know your […] The post Are you caught up in “Yay Us” fundraising?

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How to Nail Your Year-End Fundraising Emails

NonProfit PRO

You’ll raise more money this time of year than any other time. People often set aside a certain amount of money to give to friends, coworkers and nonprofits. If you want them to give to your nonprofit as well, it’s wise to be proactive.

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6 Tips to Help Manage Prizes for Your Nonprofit Online Silent Auction

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Sponsored by GalaBid – a digital fundraising platform that helps thousands of nonprofits raise funds through live and online silent auctions, digital raffles, and donations. Online silent auctions help non-profits raise funds effectively without having to organize a full-scale in-person event. With a comprehensive fundraising platform , organizations can manage and run an exciting digital auction.

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How To Segment And Personalize Appeals To Raise More Money At End Of Year

Bloomerang

Does the phrase “segment your appeal” make you feel anxious, stressed, or worried? You may be asking yourself: Are we segmenting right now? Sounds complicated, how would we do that? What segments do we have and how should we communicate differently to each of them? Do I have the technology to segment? (Good news—you do!) In your head it may sound complicated and your knee-jerk reaction may be to wonder whether it’s really worth it to segment.

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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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Transforming Donations into Connections: Reward-Based Fundraising Strategies

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Transforming Donations into Connections: Reward-Based Fundraising Strategies Imagine turning every donation into a bridge, connecting the heart of your cause with the generosity of your supporters. In the ever-evolving landscape of fundraising, the secret lies not just in asking for support but in creating meaningful exchanges.

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6 Steps to Better Member Retention

Association Analytics

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Government Grant Writing, Part 1: Should you apply?

Charity Village

In this 2-part series on government grant writing, we’re going to cover some of the basics when it comes to submitting proposals for government funding. You may find some of these steps to be a little different than applying for foundation grants. Determine your eligibility If there is an open call for proposals, there will […] The post Government Grant Writing, Part 1: Should you apply?

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Maximize Event Revenue with Nonprofit Sponsorship Levels

Donorbox

Fundraising events can be hugely successful with the right strategy and planning. This is because people want to support your important mission – and they get to have some fun along the way! If you’re thinking about hosting an event, you must consider adding nonprofit sponsorship levels. Sponsorships help cover event expenses, boosting your overall […] The post Maximize Event Revenue with Nonprofit Sponsorship Levels appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Common Sense Activities to Fulfill Fiduciary Duty

NonProfit PRO

An annual board assessment can help a board identify and address structural and process challenges to fulfilling fiduciary duties. Here are five ways this process can fail, and how to avoid them.

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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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Data Insights for Marketers

Association Analytics

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The volunteer management lifecycle: Refresh or reboot?

Charity Village

The volunteer management cycle is the best practice model for the lifecycle of volunteer engagement and for many years has been the foundation of important best practices such as planning, screening, policy development, and onboarding and offboarding procedures that volunteer programs follow. It sets the framework for many of our best practices, policies, and procedures. […] The post The volunteer management lifecycle: Refresh or reboot?

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A Playbook For How Women Advance Within Business

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Describing the new book, In Her Own Voice , by Jennifer McCollum , Anne Chow (former CEO of AT&T Business) says that “for women, the book does a beautiful job of explaining not just what to do to advance in your career, but also what to expect. For leaders, it helps you recognize the gap between what you think women seeking advancement want and what they really need.

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How to Create a Google Ad Grants Strategy That Makes Sense

NonProfit PRO

When it comes to marketing, nonprofits constantly have to balance broad outreach with limited resources. One way to accomplish this is by leveraging Google Ad Grants. In this guide, I’ll discuss four focus areas of your Google Ad Grants strategy.

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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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Data Insights for Learning

Association Analytics

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Agencies serving the homeless community are invited to apply for Winter Survival Kits

Charity Village

Engage and Change is inviting agencies serving the homeless community in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, and Southwestern Ontario to apply for Project Winter Survival. Eligible organizations will receive sleeping bags and Winter Survival Kits to distribute to the homeless community to help them survive winter. These kits contain desperately needed items (sleeping bag, backpack, […] The post Agencies serving the homeless community are invited to apply for Winter Survival Kits appeared fi

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Everything You Should Know about Gaming Fundraising

Donorbox

It’s an understatement to say that video games are popular. Around 3 billion people play video games worldwide and that number is only going up. That’s why so many nonprofits have gotten into gaming fundraising to take advantage of this popularity. Plus, charity gaming events are just plain fun! In this article, we’re going over […] The post Everything You Should Know about Gaming Fundraising appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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It’s OK If Monthly Donors Start With Low Gift Amounts

NonProfit PRO

Some donors may only be able to give a nickel per day. Then goes to a dime, to a quarter, to a dollar. If you are patient — and thank them, steward them and engage them — you’ll be able to ask them for extra gifts, special projects and upgrade them to higher levels.

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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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The Secrets of Sponsorship Valuation: Key Factors to Consider for Accurate Evaluation 

The Sponsorship Collective

Not to make you nervous, but the success of your sponsorship program hinges on a fair valuation. Boosting your worth to the moon makes you feel good at the moment but will result in refusal after refusal from prospective sponsors.

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Charged for Change program expanding across Canada in 2024

Charity Village

Aviva Canada, in partnership with Earth Day Canada, announced it is planning to expand the Charged for Change program across Canada in 2024. With this expansion, the program will benefit more communities without sufficient access to electric vehicle public charging stations. The Charged for Change program has delivered Level 2 charging stations to seven Ontario […] The post Charged for Change program expanding across Canada in 2024 appeared first on CharityVillage.

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3 Membership Engagement Strategies to Try Today

Neon CRM

Everyone running a membership organization wants to recruit some shiny new members. But, if you don’t have a membership engagement strategy in place to engage and retain them, you’ll end up losing members just as fast as you can acquire them. Even a basic member engagement strategy can be all you need to excite your current members and entice them to renew for years to come.

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Focus on Your Staff to Enhance Your Nonprofit’s Technology Strategy

NonProfit PRO

When you think about optimizing the use of technology for your nonprofit, you probably consider what mix of products you need to have in place. While the specific software choices you make are important, there’s another aspect of nonprofit technology that’s just as important — the people.

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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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Mastering The Art Of Idea Generation And Sharing

Bloomerang

It turns out one of the most important strategies for our time is the ability to effectively generate, exchange, and adopt new ways of doing things. Whether you’re part of a nonprofit, a dynamic team, or an individual on a mission, having a well-defined strategy for quickly creating and sharing fresh ideas is a must-have in our times. Do you have one in place?

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Growth and the talent crunch: How SMEs can find – and keep – great workers

Charity Village

This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. At first glance, you might think that being a Canadian small- or medium-sized enterprise (SME) on a growth track would mean that attracting and retaining talent wouldn’t be an issue. If you are leading or working for one of this country’s innovative and dynamic small […] The post Growth and the talent crunch: How SMEs can find – and keep – great workers appeared first on CharityVillage.

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How To Write A Nonprofit Mission Statement in 7 Steps (Plus 10 Great Examples)

Neon CRM

Your nonprofit’s mission is the foundation of everything you do. It’s your north star, your guiding principle, and your roadmap to changing the world. Your nonprofit mission statement is how you communicate your organization’s impact to supporters, clients, and the community at large. As a critical element of your brand, your mission statement needs to represent your organization’s ethos but also be informative, succinct, and moving to your supporter base.

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How Your Nonprofit Can Improve Compensation Transparency

NonProfit PRO

Pay transparency laws, which typically require employers to share the pay range for a role in the job posting, are designed to encourage employers to be more open with employees and job seekers about compensation. And they’re becoming the norm.

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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.