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Six ways to thank new (and repeat) donors at your association

Nimble AMS

You’re already aware that d onors play a crucial role in your association’s fundraising success. Proper donor stewardship is vital to your organization hitting its financial campaign goals. Saying “thank you” is t he key to fostering healthy donor relationships. But do your donors know just how much your organization appreciates the m ? We’re here to help you elevate your donor relationship with six valuable tips.

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2 Ways to Increase Nonprofit Direct Mail Response

NonProfit PRO

If you are looking to increase your direct mail response rates in time for your year-end appeal, time is running out. Here are some tips based on behavioral science to help you right now.

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Focusing on Excellence Puts the National Association for Healthcare Quality Ahead of Change

.orgSource

People think of me as a fixer—the person you call to repair broken systems. And yes, I do my share of cleanups in the strategy, technology, and marketing aisles. But I’m also fortunate to have clients who look to me for advice on how to prevent accidents, keep innovation in stock, and attract new customers. […]. The post Focusing on Excellence Puts the National Association for Healthcare Quality Ahead of Change appeared first on.orgSource.

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GivingTuesday 2022: Celebrating EveryAction customers’ accomplishments

EveryAction

Established in 2012 at the 92nd Street Y as a day to encourage everyone to “give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity,” the nonprofit world knows GivingTuesday , the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a major fundraising day and serves for many as the unofficial start to the year-end fundraising season. After 10 years of this special giving event, donors recognize this day as an opportunity to take action for social good and show up for the causes they care about: GivingTuesday 2022 resulted in a

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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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A step-by-step guide to boosting member engagement in 2023

Nimble AMS

Is your association looking to boost member engagement in the new year? You’re not alone! The Community Brands Association Trends Study found that 90% of association professionals identify developing or improving engagement opportunities for their members as a top priority. To increase member connection and loyalty in your organization in 2023, you’ll want to p repar e your member engagement strategy today.

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Customer Service for Nonprofits: 4 Ways to Retain Donors

NonProfit PRO

At their core, nonprofits are service-oriented. And while there are distinctions between the way for-profit and nonprofit entities run, the standards of customer service apply equally between the two.

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How can you manage burnout and fatigue as a communications professional?

Big Duck

The post How can you manage burnout and fatigue as a communications professional? appeared first on Big Duck.

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Four tips to make your annual report member-centric

Nimble AMS

It’s beginning to look a lot like the annual reporting season! Each year your association rush es to collect last-minute data to keep your members and stakeholders updated on your accomplishments. But compiling your annual report doesn’t need to be taxing. With innovative association management software (AMS,) your staff can gather crucial member data all year long, streamlining your annual reporting process.

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Who Wins and Who Loses on Giving Tuesday

NonProfit PRO

Amidst all the excitement of Giving Tuesday, we’re missing an opportunity to highlight how major giving days can reinforce inequality, further ensconcing us in a system where there are winners and losers — too often along lines of race and class.

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Your donors don’t care about your fundraising goals

Hands on Fundraising

Your donors really don’t care about your fundraising goals. But they care – a lot – about your mission. Fundraising goals are important – inside. But donors care about your mission. If you’re fundraising, you already know that. But is that reflected in how you ask for gifts? Time and again, I see it: internal […]. The post Your donors don’t care about your fundraising goals appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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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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7 Tips for Fundraising on Social Media

Tech Soup

In our increasingly interconnected world, about 82 percent Americans use some form of social network. Social media has become an important channel nonprofits can use to boost their outreach and fundraising capabilities.

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Online Directory Software: 11 Top Options for 2023

Wild Apricot

Every membership organization can benefit from having a member directory —but it sure comes with a lot of information to juggle! That’s why online directory software is just what you need to keep up with member data without sending your.

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Succession Planning: Mitigate the Burn for When the Torch Is Passed

NonProfit PRO

An inevitable and essential board role is making CEO succession plans. No CEO is irreplaceable, and, in fact, the roles and skills needed in a CEO will change over time and with the evolution of the organization.

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10 Successful Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Examples for Nonprofits

Donorbox

Peer-to-peer fundraising has gained popularity among nonprofit organizations ever since they realized its huge fundraising potential. Even a few ardent supporters can help them raise thousands in donations through the power of their personal networks. These campaigns also help nonprofits tap into a potential donor base that they otherwise may never find.

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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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8 Reasons to Add Nonprofit Fundraising Software to Your Team

Greater Giving

Boost your fundraising team’s effectiveness with Nonprofit Fundraising Software that supports and maximizes their work. Nonprofit fundraising teams are hard-working and dedicated to their cause, but that doesn’t mean that they have time for stress and headache in the workplace. That’s why so many organizations have added Nonprofit Fundraising Software.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What’s A Better Hook: Suspense Or Emotion?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question come from a nonprofit employee who want advice on whether suspense or emotion is a better hook in a fundraising appeal: . Dear Charity Clairity, We are a small township trying to raise $300,000 to build pickleball courts.

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The Power of Giving Thanks

NonProfit PRO

Getting good at saying “thank you,” and doing so regularly and meaningfully is something every nonprofit must do. This simple act is the key to retaining supporters, and retention is crucial to the financial health of charitable organizations.

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10 Best Charities for Drug Addiction Recovery & Support

Donorbox

Drug addiction is one of the most common and misunderstood reasons for death in the United States. Addiction affects everyone equally, whether you’re a man, woman, or child. Our justice and health systems have been set up to limit access and shame those with this disease. However, nonprofit organizations are working to fight the stigma […].

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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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Nonprofit Storytelling: How to Compel and Inspire Support

sgEngage

Your nonprofit has worked diligently to build programs, events, and campaigns that help make the world a better place. But, the question that will ultimately get more prospective donors in the door is: how are you changing the world? The answer to this question should be the core messaging that shapes all of your communications. No matter the details of your story, you can leverage that sense of empathy to solicit a response from your audience.

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New Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report Shows An Increase In Dollars Raised Despite A Decrease In Donors

Bloomerang

Disclosure: Bloomerang is one of several software providers that helped the Fundraising Effectiveness Project collect the data analyzed in the report we discuss in this post. . The Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) recently released its Second Quarter Fundraising Report, which is full of insights and giving trends that can help you and your team with your donor acquisition and retention efforts.

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Trends in Impact Evaluation That Can Work in Your Favor

NonProfit PRO

Trends in evaluation are worth paying attention to. They may not take over your social media feed with witty memes or become the latest office buzz, but they are profoundly important for nonprofits.

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Tips for engaging your nonprofit board

Charity Village

This article was originally published on the Pinpoint Governance Group’s blog, and is reprinted with permission. I have been extra busy this year helping nonprofit boards and organizations across the country! The common concern I hear more and more from Executive Directors, CEOs and Board chairs is that board engagement has been very challenging. Perhaps it […].

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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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10 Things to Look for When Evaluating a Grant Proposal

sgEngage

The application process is an organization’s first real look at how you work with grantees. It’s also your chance as a foundation to see if this organization is a good fit for your program. A 10-page application doesn’t make sense—for the applicant or the reviewer—but you need enough information to know if you are making a good decision. There is a lot riding on this delicate dance, but with the right due diligence, you can feel confident in your selection.

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[Webinar] How to Create a Year-End Campaign on CauseVox

CauseVox

The end of the year is fast approaching and with it, your year-end fundraising campaign. Studies have shown that the last few weeks of the year are a time of heightened generosity and philanthropy. So how can you take advantage of the season of giving to raise more for your organization? Whether you’re seeking to acquire more donors, increase gift size, or increase donor retention, we’ll show you how to optimize your site for potential donors and maximize your year-end fundraising plans.

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To Build or Not to Build? Is a Capital Campaign Right for Your Nonprofit?

NonProfit PRO

One of the strongest indicators of whether a capital campaign to fund a large project will be successful is the nonprofit organization’s history of successful annual fundraising.

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Taking Action Against Human Trafficking on the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

Saleforce Nonprofit

As we observe the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery on December 2nd, it’s important to remember that modern slavery is a complex problem that takes many forms. It is an illicit trade that affects the world’s most vulnerable people – people who are bought, sold, and exploited for profit every day. Slavery and trafficking thrive where there is instability.

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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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5 Ways to Manage Volunteer Expectations

Volunteer Hub

Exceeding volunteer expectations is the best way to retain them. What are your volunteers hoping to gain? What does a good experience look like to them? Here are 5 ways to manage volunteer expectations. Establishing your expectations for volunteers and understanding their expectations for your program early is key. Exceeding expectations and providing volunteers with a great experience can positively impact retention.

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5 Ways to Donate to Your Favorite Charity This Season

sgEngage

With the holiday season almost upon us, most of us have already decided on the organizations we’re going to donate to this year. While many people choose to make cash donations (always appreciated by nonprofits!) there are a number of impactful ways for you to donate to and make an impact in your favorite nonprofit. In this guide, we’ll look at nonprofits’ favorite types of alternative donations.

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What Nonprofit Leaders Should Say to Employees to Help Them Grow

NonProfit PRO

Leadership gets easier as you plan for the critical conversations you have daily. Having some phrases and questions ready will help you and your team move forward.

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Time’s almost up! Join us for Benchmarks 2023

M+R

The deadline to join the 2023 Benchmarks Study is THIS Friday, December 2. Be sure to sign our consent form to secure your spot! Read time: 2 minutes. The annual M+R Benchmarks Study is a tasty fusion of digital fundraising, advocacy, and marketing data. Across channels and platforms, we end up with answers about what is working and what’s not, trends in nonprofit strategies, and insight into supporter behavior.

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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.