NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 2, 2022
Nonprofit funding is evolving rapidly, with new players and technologies emerging almost daily. To keep up with the latest trends, let’s take a look at how fintech is shaping the future of nonprofits from small-dollar donors and what steps you can take to adopt these practices at your organization.
The MatrixFiles
AUGUST 5, 2022
Last week, I attended and spoke at the International Foundation’s Technology and Benefit Communications Conference, held in Boston, MA. I spoke on the topic of “Next-Generation Tools to Enhance Your Communications,” or next-gen tools to communicate benefits to employees. At the end of the conference, there was an Open Forum, during which select speakers took questions from the in person and virtual attendees.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 3, 2022
Tribute giving is when a donor makes a donation in someone else’s name to honor that person or to celebrate a special occasion. Tribute gifts are most often made by supporters with a strong belief in your mission who prefer to donate to a good cause rather than spend money on traditional gifts. According to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 33% of donors worldwide give tribute gifts.
Association Analytics
AUGUST 3, 2022
The post Predict 2022 – Acumen User Conference – 10/26/22 appeared first on Association Analytics.
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.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 1, 2022
Many fundraisers have inquired about asking donors for gifts, and more specifically, how to get over the fear of it. Very simply, there is only one way to get over that fear.
Nimble AMS
AUGUST 2, 2022
If you’re not already leveraging grant writing at your association, it might be time for you to begin. According to Candid’s official grant reporting data, there are approximately three million grants worth over $180 billion in available funds. This sum only references philanthropic funds and excludes federal, state, and local grants, meaning there’s even more money available for your association. .
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Get Fully Funded
AUGUST 1, 2022
One of the best ways to stay in touch with your donors on a consistent basis is through a nonprofit email newsletter. When done well, email newsletters can be fast and cheap for you and heartwarming for your donor, basically meeting everyone’s needs. Unfortunately, most email newsletters look like someone created it in a rush, throwing a bunch of random things together so they could call it done.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 3, 2022
Whether internal issues, external challenges or both are affecting your ability to maintain and advance your mission, searching for and securing strong fundraising leadership and investing more resources in your development team can help you build a more resilient nonprofit organization.
Saleforce Nonprofit
AUGUST 5, 2022
This post was originally published on 7/28/2019 and updated on 8/5/2022. 5 Ways Brands with a Purpose Make Positive Impact. These days, purpose is becoming increasingly mainstream. You’ll find it sprinkled throughout your social media feed and making headlines at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Leaders at companies, global brands, nonprofits, and everyone in between are asking that important question: what is a purpose-driven company?
Charity Village
AUGUST 5, 2022
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Government of Canada, launched the second phase of the Digital Literacy Exchange Program and announced a $17.6 million federal investment to help ensure that everyone has the knowledge to fully participate in the digital economy. This significant investment will support not-for-profit organizations that teach digital literacy skills […].
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.
Bloomerang
AUGUST 2, 2022
When was the last time you received a handwritten letter ? Not an invitation or thank you card, I’m talking about a handwritten, personal letter written on paper. If you’re like most Americans, it’s probably been a while. The art of writing letters, and writing in general, has fallen by the wayside. We live in a world of smart phones, emails, text messages, Zoom, and LinkedIn.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 3, 2022
Social media holidays are a great opportunity for nonprofits to engage with their communities and spread awareness about the work they do. But what are social media holidays? And how can you make the most of them? .
Candid
AUGUST 4, 2022
There’s a fair amount of debate among social media managers about how much you post on different platforms. If you Google it, you’ll see hundreds of articles offering advice that ranges from detailed instructions to more general speculation. . At Candid, we are consistently experimenting with our social media outreach, tracking the data along the way to make sure our methods are data-driven.
Charity Village
AUGUST 5, 2022
For several years, charities have been struggling to find ways to capture the attention of younger generations. The need is more pressing as the “giving gap” – aging donors continuing to give at a much higher rate than younger generations – widens. If not addressed, charities will face a funding shortfall when older donors can no […]. The post Using cryptocurrency donations to gain traction with younger donors appeared first on CharityVillage.
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.
Double the Donation
AUGUST 2, 2022
Matching gifts are one of the simplest and most impactful ways for nonprofit donors to amplify their support for their favorite causes. Unfortunately, not all companies offer these initiatives?—which is why you’re searching for best practices on how to advocate for a matching gift program. You’ve come to the right place! Double the Donation is […].
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 5, 2022
For some nonprofits, starting to ask for planned gifts may seem like a big leap. After all, many fundraisers are afraid to ask for a gift in general. So, how are they going to ask a donor to give to a cause after their death?
ASU Lodestar Center
AUGUST 3, 2022
Illustration by Yuxin Qin. posted by Syvan Diamond Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Leadership succession planning, similar to donor succession planning, is often addressed when the concern arises rather than preemptively within a nonprofit organization’s fiscal year. This is a common theme that lurks in the veins of many of our organizations.
Charity Village
AUGUST 3, 2022
In this episode, host Mary Barroll explores a bit of a mystery: Why, with incredibly sophisticated technology within easy reach, are some nonprofits still struggling to adapt and take advantage of digital tools? Is it simply a question of cost? Or is something more fundamental at work here, such as a lack of skills and […]. The post CharityVillage Connects: The Time is Now: Why Canadian Nonprofits Must Digitize to Survive appeared first on CharityVillage.
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!
Cloud 4 Good
AUGUST 2, 2022
Interested in the 2022 State of Salesforce in the Nonprofit Sector? You can download it here. . For the past six years, we have conducted this State of Salesforce survey to better understand the evolution and best practices of the Salesforce platform, fine-tuning along the way to ensure we remain on the cutting-edge of implementation services and report our findings for the betterment of our clients’ continued success.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 5, 2022
Because of the importance of the nonprofit sector in this changing society, updated nonprofit facts and statistics are important to know and understand. Here are 11 nonprofit sector stats.
Donorbox
AUGUST 1, 2022
Grants make up a significant percentage of many nonprofit budgets. Government grants can be an excellent and reliable source of income, but the application process can be time-consuming. There are several different types of government grants. Each type has different eligibility requirements and responsibilities. This article will explain the benefits of getting a government grant, […].
Charity Village
AUGUST 4, 2022
Want to learn more on this topic? We’ve interviewed the author as part of our podcast CharityVillage Connects: The Time is Now: Why Canadian Nonprofits Must Digitize to Survive which can be accessed here. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an explosion in online donations in the charitable sector. But two years later, as we slowly […]. The post Online giving here to stay among all ages appeared first on CharityVillage.
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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.
Candid
AUGUST 2, 2022
For many nonprofits, in-person meetings and events are key to carrying out their mission. From maintaining strong donor relations to providing necessary services, both nonprofits and their communities benefit from in-person interactions. However, the pandemic posed a major challenge. Nonprofits were suddenly unable to engage donors with in-person events or provide traditional means of supporting their community.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 2, 2022
Direct mail is a vital component to fundraising. However, we continue to face paper shortages that will last well into 2023. As you approach the big fall and end-of-year push, here are five tips to ease the paper situation.
Cloud 4 Good
AUGUST 4, 2022
Founded in 1863 as a land-grant university, the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) has remained unwavering in its commitment to social change and creating a better world. The institution has stood at the forefront of some of our society’s most monumental shifts and over the past decade, UMass Amherst has risen to #26 in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges Guide, making it one of the most improved institutions among top tier public universities in America.
The Storytelling Non-profit
AUGUST 2, 2022
Translating a cause you care about into compelling words for a fundraising appeal can be a challenge. We can have all kinds of hang-ups about our writing, judgments about its quality, and whether or not we’re a good writer, to begin with. All of these things can get in the way of you actually writing the fundraising appeal that you need to write in order to raise money.
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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.
CauseVox
AUGUST 3, 2022
Thinking of running a walkathon or activity challenge to fundraise for your nonprofit? Virtual and in-person walks, runs and races are top-performing fundraising initiatives as they only require a small amount of effort to achieve large amounts of fundraising success. But how to organize a virtual or in-person walk without the logistical nightmare? We’ll show you how to harness the power of peer-to-peer fundraising to empower your community to share your message, raise money on your behalf and h
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 1, 2022
These impactful thank you letter templates are guaranteed to keep your donors engaged and giving. This free, downloadable resource includes must-have samples for written, email, social media, text, and phone call messages to express your gratitude to donors.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 30, 2022
“By 2025, experts predict that Millennials and Generation Z will make up the majority of the world’s workforce. They are two of the most populous generations on earth, and they’re going to have to navigate a work world full of unprecedented challenges,” explains Mark Zides , author of the book, The #PACE Process For Early Career Success. He adds, “The career landscape is rockier than ever, and navigating it takes more than just a résumé to find a perfect job.
Blue Avocado
AUGUST 1, 2022
Article In Brief: The Problem: Nonprofits are hamstrung in their ability to make a bigger impact due to limited access to funding resources. Why it Happens: Government and philanthropic financial resources, as currently deployed, are only addressing the symptoms of social problems, not actually solving them. The Solution: Accessing capital through new instruments, such as […].
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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