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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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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Either way, you may find that the bylaws you created before you started raising money and running programs are probably outdated.

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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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[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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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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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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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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New Survey Ranks Most Trusted Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Roughly three in five Americans tend to trust nonprofits; however, 43% have lost trust in a nonprofit, with many unwilling to forgive. Using research and brand intelligence from two separate surveys in April 2022, Morning Consult has determined the most trusted brands of 2022.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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3 In 10 Canadian workers considering job change in second half of 2022

Charity Village

According to a recent study conducted by Robert Half, staff turnover will continue to trouble employers. This data was collected by the organization’s biannual Job Optimism Survey of more than 500 workers in Canada. The key findings from the survey include: 31 percent of respondents said they are currently looking or plan to look for a […].

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

Tech Soup

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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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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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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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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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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Beyond the Logo: Building Brand Identity

Bloomerang

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

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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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4 Ways Pro Bono Service Impacts Volunteers, Companies, Nonprofits & Schools

Saleforce Nonprofit

Empowerment is the greatest form of impact. Why? Because it’s not something you can give, but rather a way to unlock the potential in others. Effective pro bono volunteer programs — also known as skills-based volunteering — are built upon this idea. While the obvious benefit is that nonprofits and schools are empowered by resources that might otherwise be out of reach, the value extends further.

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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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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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Just Say Maybe to Microsites: Why Nonprofits Should Just Say…

Whole Whale

Microsites can seem like a good idea to give nonprofit digital teams a clean slate to create something new. There is something attractive to have a fresh start on a digital campaign project. And, when done correctly, microsites can also be a powerful marketing tool for nonprofits. Microsites are websites that exist separately from a nonprofit’s main website.

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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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Understanding the Fundraising Cycle

Qgiv

To be the most effective fundraiser that you can, it’s important to know about the fundraising cycle. The fundraising cycle or donor cultivation cycle is the key to gaining, engaging, and retaining donors. It can help you cultivate strong relationships with your donors and increase your donor retention. In other words, it’s how you make and keep your donors happy.

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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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Canadian workers report highest engagement levels and best job climate in the world, despite higher stress levels for women

Charity Village

According to Gallup‘s latest study, the State of the Global Workplace Report finds that, despite more than two years of the pandemic, Canadian workers seemed to rebound in 2021. Employees reported higher life evaluations than the previous year and declines across several negative emotions. In 2021, 33% of Canadian employees were engaged at work and 60% […].

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4 Strategies to Make the Most of Your Nonprofit CRM

DipJar

When it comes to fundraising, donor outreach, and marketing, your nonprofit’s CRM is one of the most important tools you have. It’s the system you use to keep track of donor and prospect information, get in touch with your supporter base, and assess your fundraising progress. . That’s why it’s important to take advantage of all of the features your CRM has to offer.

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FREE 3-Day Virtual Conference: Registrations Open

NonProfit PRO

Donor Experience Week returns for its fourth year August 15-17, 2022. Join thousands of nonprofit professionals over three days of live sessions, workshops, and tutorials aimed at future-proofing your nonprofit. Learn the latest sector trends and best practices in fundraising, stewardship, and marketing so you can position your organization for continued, long-term success.

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Navigating the Nonprofit Workforce Crisis – Live Q&A

Blue Avocado

Thursday, June 23, 2022 11 a.m. PT, 2 p.m. ET (60 minutes) With resignations and job openings near record highs, and the layoff rate near a historic low, many nonprofits are struggling to maintain headcounts to carry out their missions. While most sectors of the economy have been affected by the pandemic – nonprofits have […]. The post Navigating the Nonprofit Workforce Crisis – Live Q&A appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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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.