Blue Avocado
AUGUST 22, 2022
Article In Brief: The Problem: Grant writing is a time and resource consuming activity that saps nonprofit productive capacity. Why it Happens: Nonprofits rely on grants as the single revenue source to fully fund their operations. The Solution: Diversity funding streams by fully integrating all services offered into a closed loop nonprofit funding model.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 23, 2022
As nonprofits become more dependent on larger donors, the more fundraisers know about them, the better. And, research shows they may have some traits that fundraising professionals should know about.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 25, 2022
Last year, 35 million people and 80 countries participated in Giving Tuesday, and these numbers are steadily increasing each year. When the big day is over, more than one-third of annual giving happens in December alone. This presents an amazing opportunity for any size nonprofit to enter the New Year with new relationships, new insight into their retention strategies, and new ideas to engage their community online.
EveryAction
AUGUST 25, 2022
Editor’s note: this post was originally published in October 2020 and was last updated in August 2022. It’s never too early to start planning for your nonprofit’s GivingTuesday and year-end fundraising efforts. In this 6-part blog series, we’re highlighting key digital features your organization can start implementing now to boost fundraising this fall.
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.
Nimble AMS
AUGUST 23, 2022
What is the state of your member data? According to Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, while data analytics is a higher priority for organizations, just one-third of association professionals report their data is excellent or very good. What’s causing this disconnect? It could be as simple as an organization is yet to set any goals, visions, or KPIs for its data.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 24, 2022
While economic health can be unpredictable, there are tactics you can employ to help ensure your organization operates efficiently and effectively through uncertainty.
Nonprofit Technology brings together the best content for nonprofit technical enthusiasts from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
DipJar
AUGUST 24, 2022
Ah, public libraries! Are there any more wonderful places? We enjoy every opportunity to speak with library customers, learning how they serve their communities and how DipJar supports those efforts. A recent conversation with Erica Busillo Adams of Providence Public Library is a perfect case in point! Erica is the director of external relations, a position she has held since joining the library in 2017.
Nimble AMS
AUGUST 26, 2022
Successful associations prioritize improving the member experience. The Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study reports that 90% of association professionals seek to enhance engagement opportunities for their members. Of those surveyed, 59% of the association pros believe upgrading or integrating new technology is a priority to delivering superior member service.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 26, 2022
In May of 2020, Echoing Green and The Bridgespan Group published an article highlighting enormous budget disparities between Black and white-led nonprofit organizations seeking institutional funding in the early stages of their development. The numbers were staggering.
Bloomerang
AUGUST 24, 2022
You just landed a ten million dollar mega gift for your organization. It’s the donation that you’ve always dreamed about! For those of us who have accomplished this, exhilaration hardly describes all the emotion that comes with raising a multimillion dollar gift from one donor. Gifts like this don’t come along that often, but when they do, they can dramatically change an organization.
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.
Non Profit Quarterly
AUGUST 25, 2022
Several recent studies have shown that technology can exacerbate bias and discrimination. For instance, Amazon’s recruiting algorithm discriminated against women applying for technical roles , artificial-intelligence researchers Joy Buolamwini and Timnit Gebru have found significant racial and gender bias in face-recognition technologies, and search engines are also biased, according to Dr.
Double the Donation
AUGUST 25, 2022
The Double the Donation team is constantly improving our matching gift solution to provide users with the best possible technology for their fundraising needs. Today, we’re announcing innovative matching gift auto-submission, now built into our software platform. This revolutionary feature will make it easier than ever before for donors to complete and submit their matching […].
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 22, 2022
How should you interpret data from several different reports that seem to convey conflicting information? Let’s take a look at three reports to identify what they are individually evaluating, so we can start to understand what type of knowledge we want to take from each.
ASU Lodestar Center
AUGUST 24, 2022
Illustration generated by DALL·E. posted by Emily Santeler Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The sustainability of the nonprofit sector relies on cultivating the next generation of donors. Younger individuals from the Millennial generation, as well as some from Gen X and Z groups, will soon become the lifeblood of the nonprofit sector – being transitioned nearly $30 trillion over the next 20 years from their predecessors, the Baby Boomers.
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!
Donorbox
AUGUST 24, 2022
As a nonprofit professional, you know how important fundraising for specific needs is for your organization. The more a donor understands the need behind their donation, the more likely they are to give. That’s why it can be tricky to run an annual giving campaign, where donors are giving to a more general fund to […]. The post Ideas & Tools for a Rocking Annual Giving Campaign appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
VQ Strategies
AUGUST 24, 2022
For decades, volunteer engagement was summed up in 3 Rs: “Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition.” As the field of volunteer engagement changes and advances, these three practices are evolving and being redefined as well. Recruitment. Traditionally, recruitment focused on looking outward to find and attract people to engage in activities in support of the organization’s cause.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 25, 2022
Often, we fundraisers and direct marketers want to try something new because we were tired of it long before the donors are. We are always trying to come up with new stories, new ideas, and new approaches. But at some point, the creative juices stop flowing and we’re getting closer to burnout.
Whole Whale
AUGUST 20, 2022
You already know where to look to recruit volunteers , but once you have them, how do you manage them? There are tons of tools and softwares out there to help you register, schedule, and communicate with your network of volunteers, and it can be hard to find one that’s right for your nonprofit’s needs. Part of choosing the right tool can also be figuring out the best types of virtual volunteering ideas your organization can benefit from.
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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.
Charity Village
AUGUST 25, 2022
When you hire an employee in Ontario with no talk of a set end date, the presumption is that the relationship will continue more or less forever. Of course, this is not by any means a practical expectation. Employers change, businesses expand or sell or close, and changing business needs may mean the natural elimination […]. The post Employment contracts: What nonprofits need to know appeared first on CharityVillage.
Achieve
AUGUST 25, 2022
As a nonprofit professional or leader, your days are full of conversations. You’re constantly engaging with others, whether it’s meeting with your staff about. connecting with younger donors. or communicating with major donors to win their support for an upcoming campaign. . Since you spend all day talking, it can be highly beneficial to set aside time specifically to. build effective presentation skills.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 26, 2022
Nonprofit board members are typically not ready to lead the succession planning. With no succession plan in place, there may be a long gap in leadership before another executive is on board. Nonprofits should manage leadership transitions in advance in case there are unexpected departures.
Tech Soup Blog
AUGUST 23, 2022
If your organization tends to receive funding from the same small pool of grant sources — perhaps benefiting from one or two government grant awards each year — then it may be a good time to start diversifying your grant portfolio. Investing your time and energy into generating a mix of different types of grant revenue lowers your financial risk by spreading your grant income across and within different types of grant support.
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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.
sgEngage
AUGUST 23, 2022
As a nonprofit professional, you know how important fundraising is to the mission-driven space. Fundraisers raise awareness for your brand, drive donors to contribute to your organization, and push you closer to accomplishing your mission. However, fundraising events can be a source of stress and frustration for some nonprofits. Doing event fundraisers puts a strain on small organizations and teams working with tighter budgets.
Candid
AUGUST 25, 2022
In May 2021, I had to face the inevitable: I could no longer avoid fundraising. I had recently joined Madison House Autism Foundation as the Director of the Autism After 21 Utah Project (AA21 Utah). As is often the case for smaller nonprofits, everyone was involved in development. I’ll be the first to admit that I had a lot of fears about fundraising (deep insecurity about my ability to make small talk, the general awkwardness of asking for money, etc.).
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 23, 2022
Here are five keys I’d put at the top of any list for not just surviving, but thriving like never before in a post-pandemic fundraising world filled with live, virtual, and hybrid options for events.
Big Duck
AUGUST 24, 2022
The post The power of illustration: branding, storytelling and its impact appeared first on Big Duck.
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.
Charity Village
AUGUST 25, 2022
Why have some nonprofits missed out on the digital revolution? In our latest episode of the CharityVillage Connects podcast, we spoke to sector experts who say now is the time for Canadian nonprofits and charities to embrace digital transformation, especially as we’re in an economically challenged environment and still recovering from the effects of COVID-19. […].
sgEngage
AUGUST 25, 2022
The shift to remote work post-pandemic has caused many employees to feel stressed, burnt out, and out of control of their workplace dynamic. Meico Marquette Whitlock, founder of The Mindful Techie , shares tools and strategies on how to regain control and relieve the stressors that face us. Topics covered in this episode: Major impacts of the pandemic on wellbeing.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 25, 2022
The Cigna Foundation announced it is accepting applications for its Health and Well-Being grant program. This grant cycle will focus on mental health as part of the foundation’s continued commitment to improving access to care and eliminating health disparities.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 24, 2022
Do you have a chance to play to your strengths every day? Were you excited to go to work every day last week? How you answer these two questions will determine if you are more likely to be successful, resilient, and engaged at work – and likely to do something great in your life by taking seriously what you love and expressing it in some sort of productive way.
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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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