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The Unsung Hero in Fundraising Campaigns Isn’t Raffles—It’s Sweepstakes!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Controversial opinion: In many ways, sweepstakes are easier than raffles. . Sweepstakes aren’t just the domain of big, nationwide brands that can conduct far-reaching promotional giveaways. They can also be used by nonprofits large, small, and in between. Especially those who are unable to host raffles due to legalities. Why Sweepstakes Are a Great Option over Raffles.

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5 Ways You Can Become a Better Frontline Fundraiser

NonProfit PRO

If you’re a good frontline fundraiser, you’re always seeking to learn how to do your craft better. Every excellent fundraiser I’ve known is constantly learning, always curious and eager to improve their skills.

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Three terrific tech tips to transform the member experience

Nimble AMS

Does your association have a problem with member loyalty? Sometimes individuals readily join your organization but don’t participate in member events or network in professional activities. Members might seem invested in association benefits, but when it comes time to renew, they lapse instead. Why does this disconnect occur? According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, members are more likely to be satisfied and invest in their organization if it’s an early adopter of technol

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7 critical nonprofit HR functions you should not neglect

Charity Village

Includes 17 FREE HR resources designed to elevate and optimize nonprofit HR Serving the community is not an easy thing to do and nonprofits like yours deserve a triumphant salute for your relentless efforts and never-ending commitment. So here we are with yet another article to help you get your focus back to the most […]. The post 7 critical nonprofit HR functions you should not neglect appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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10 Best Practices for Launching and Promoting an Online Sweepstakes Fundraiser for Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

When it comes to online fundraising for nonprofits, a sweepstakes is one of the best options for engaging and activating individual donors. Donors find the idea of winning a coveted prize to be exciting, fun and new, and nonprofits have an opportunity to expand their reach beyond an existing donor base to a broad audience that cares about the cause.

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NEXT STEPS for organizations that experienced EXTREME GROWTH in 2020 & 2021

Bloomerang

The post NEXT STEPS for organizations that experienced EXTREME GROWTH in 2020 & 2021 appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Nonprofit management liability: What prospective board members need to know

Charity Village

Originally posted on hubinternational.com The last several years have been challenging for nonprofit organizations, as they’ve battled increased instances of fraud and employment-related difficulties while struggling to balance budgets in an economy squeezed by a global pandemic. These circumstances have forced many to reevaluate their?nonprofit risk and insurance strategies.

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[Free Webinar] Must-Know Fundraising Data to Build Lasting Donor Connections

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Did you know that nonprofits acquire 10x more donors on Giving Tuesday compared to an average day of the year? And that the average one-time donation is nearly 1.5X more when nonprofits offer ACH, PayPal, and digital wallet payments? Discover more data points like this and how you can incorporate them into your fundraising strategy. In this free webinar , you’ll learn: Data from three key decision-making stages that position your nonprofit for long-term success.

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4 Steps for Fundraisers to Nail Their Next Ask

NonProfit PRO

At last week’s Fundraising Day in New York 2022 from AFP-NYC, the “Making the Ask and Demystifying the Process” panel delved into the art of the ask. Here are a few tactics the panelists suggested to help you succeed in each step along the way — from landing the meeting to responding to the donor’s “no.”.

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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.

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How To Avoid A Catch-And-Release Acquisition Strategy And Create One That Retains New Donors

Bloomerang

One of the most common questions that we get about new donor acquisition is, “How can I recoup my investment?”. While there are several answers to this question, getting a return on your investment (ROI) really starts with two key things: new donor retention and second gift conversions. You might be thinking that attracting first-time donors is what matters most in an acquisition campaign.

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How to Grow a Podcast: 10 Ways to a Bigger Following 

The Sponsorship Collective

Your podcast should ideally begin growing within a month of it going live and then continually experience growth from there. Your podcast has been around for a couple of months though, and you’re admittedly not thrilled with the level of growth so far. How to expand your podcast audience? Here are some methods for growing […]. The post How to Grow a Podcast: 10 Ways to a Bigger Following appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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How to Effectively Communicate With Donors When Fundraising Online

CauseVox

Everyone knows that effective communication with donors is essential to successful online fundraising. But you may be left wondering what effective communication on the internet looks like. Between website copy, social media, emails, and more, there are so many avenues for reaching out to donors. How can you make sure that your communication with donors is helping you bring in gifts?

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How to Choose an AI Solution for Nonprofit Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

One key technology that nonprofits must assess is artificial intelligence (AI). Forbes reported last year that “89% of nonprofit professionals believe that AI can make their organization more efficient.” .

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The Denan Project - Leveraging WhatsApp for Good

As part of building a new supporter journey (from making a one-time donation to becoming a sustaining supporter), The Denan Project set out to shorten the time between the first donation and the recurring donations.

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The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 233: Leading with Transparency in Grantmaking

sgEngage

Open, honest, and transparent communication with grantee partners can help minimize power imbalances and help foster a sense of mutual transparency and accountability that is critical to our success as grantmakers. Hear from Shaady Salehi, executive director, Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, Lisa Maloney-Vinz, director of global community relations, Ecolab Foundation, Drexel Owusu, chief impact officer, The Dallas Foundation, and Lauren Scott, executive director, Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund a

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Three emerging trends in European philanthropy

Candid

After a sleepless redeye flight earlier this month, I landed in Barcelona to attend the first ever Philea Forum. In addition to representing Candid, I was there to learn about trends in the European philanthropic sector and explore opportunities for collaboration. Philea (Philanthropy Europe Association) is the offspring of the recent merger between the European Foundation Center (EFC) and the Donors and Foundations Network in Europe (DAFNE).

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Setting Organizational Goals: Does your team know what to do?

Blue Avocado

Do your employees know when they are doing a good job? If you were to ask your team what the most important thing the organization needs to accomplish this year, would you get consistent answers? When your organization’s managers write performance reviews, do they evaluate specific, mutually agreed-upon goals or do they write in generalities […].

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NonProfit PRO

In this edition, we explore the topic of community, and why a strong nonprofit community matters to the success of your mission. Who are all the groups that make up your community? What is important for you, as an organization, to provide to support the community that is supporting you and your cause? We have answers for you inside this month's ZGIVE INSIDER!

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Become the Association Your Members Want

As the pandemic advanced, we were keenly aware of the apprehension and pain throughout our community. Clients and colleagues contacted us with questions about managing revenue shortfall, introducing new technology, and preparing for changing membership patterns. When we seek input on critical issues, members of.orgCommunity, our networking and education organization, are an invaluable resource.

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Fiscal Year-End Allotment Limits You Should Know About

Tech Soup Blog

Some technology offers in the TechSoup catalog have limits to the number of licenses a nonprofit can acquire in a single fiscal year. Those limits reset on July 1 of each year. A little advance planning means you can work around those limits to your advantage.

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How to Build Your Nonprofit’s Major Gifts Fundraising Program

sgEngage

If your growing nonprofit has never had an official major gifts program or your existing major giving strategy needs a refresh, now is the perfect time to launch or expand your program. Charitable giving has grown nearly 20% in the last three years, with the average gift amount increasing by 10% in 2021. If you’re ready to ride that momentum to connect with donors who have the means and the motivation to give big to your cause, it’s time to learn how to build your nonprofit’s major gifts fundrai

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Twenty percent of Canadians experienced increased workplace conflict or aggression

Charity Village

LifeWorks released its monthly Mental Health Index™ that showed that 20 percent of Canadians that have experienced increased conflict and/or aggression at work have a mental health score more than 10 points below the national average. Additionally, 34 percent of Canadians indicate their organization does not provide training, coaching or support to help deal with […].

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Survey: The Pandemic and Racial Equity Are Changing the Nonprofit Sector

NonProfit PRO

Community leaders detail increased demand, how they're adapting, and what they need now in the Nonprofit Finance Fund's "2022 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey.".

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Philanthropy during COVID-19 in Brazil 

Candid

Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. To understand how the pandemic impacted the philanthropic sector and civil society organizations around the world, we reached out to local experts who shared their observations and experiences over the past two years.

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Four Nonprofit Web Accessibility Best Practices for 2022

sgEngage

Your nonprofit’s website is your “home” on the internet. It tells your organization’s story, conveys your values, and shares the importance of your mission. You probably carefully crafted it to be informative, inspiring, and useful for supporters of your cause. But, did you truly factor in all supporters— especially regarding the accessibility of your site?

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The Why and the How of Updating Your Nonprofit Bylaws

Get Fully Funded

When you started your organization, you drafted a set of nonprofit bylaws which are the rules spelling out how your new venture would operate and how your Board would govern it. Now, you are not so new anymore. Maybe you just celebrated your nonprofit’s second or third birthday. Or maybe your nonprofit has been around for years. Either way, you may find that the bylaws you created before you started raising money and running programs are probably outdated.

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How Nonprofits Can Improve and Protect Their Financial Health

NonProfit PRO

Economic volatility, labor shifts, donor fatigue, and dwindling federal funding present challenges for nonprofits. Fortunately, there are steps nonprofits can take to improve and protect their financial health.

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COVID-19 Mental Health and Wellbeing Grant Program

Charity Village

The Public Health Agency of Canada, the Canadian Red Cross announced the Strengthening Community Capacity to Support Mental Health and Wellbeing: COVID-19 Mental Health and Wellbeing Grant Program. This new grant program is intended to assist community organizations working on the frontlines supporting those whose mental health and wellbeing have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. […].

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How Nonprofits Can Use Technology to Save Time in the Back Office

Tech Soup Blog

As your organization balances everything from donor relations to delivering on your mission, staying efficient and organized is critical. Back-office and other administrative duties can feel as if they are getting in the way of bigger-picture activities, but you can't let them fall by the wayside.

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Beyond the Logo: Building Brand Identity

Bloomerang

The post Beyond the Logo: Building Brand Identity appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Sometimes the Solution Calls for Hot Water

NonProfit PRO

As fundraisers, sometimes what you wanted or even planned for goes astray, and you need to add your own special ingredient to the mix. Keep an open mind and plan ahead to have those special ingredients in your back pocket.

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Poll shows Canadian women concerned that pandemic workplace accommodations won’t last

Charity Village

Fewer Canadian women are working full-time – 62 percent, compared to 70 percent before the COVID-19 pandemic – and nearly half say they are likely to quit their jobs if asked to return to the office full-time. The Prosperity Project’s 5th Canadian Household Perspectives survey found the vast majority of women (91 percent) would prefer […]. The post Poll shows Canadian women concerned that pandemic workplace accommodations won’t last appeared first on CharityVillage.

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