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Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Accounting Software

NonProfit PRO

Evaluating accounting software? This guide has you covered. Download this buyer’s guide for important core functionality and features to look for to manage finances effectively, how to navigate the process, frequently asked questions, and ways to ensure your team gets the most out of the software long-term.

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

.orgSource

What is your board’s financial IQ? That’s a question every association CEO should be able to answer. While you may not have a Warren Buffett in the group, hopefully, there are some above-average number crunchers. To adequately fulfill the three duties of a nonprofit board member —Care, Loyalty, and Obedience—a solid understanding of the organization’s financial activities is needed.

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[Free Webinar] The AI Advantage: How Nonprofits Can Rise to the Top Using Artificial Intelligence

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Get ready as we dive headfirst into the world of AI for nonprofits! In this free webinar , we’ll explore the incredible ways AI is transforming nonprofit operations, covering everything from fundraising to donor engagement, program optimization to impact measurement. We’ll dive into ChatGPT and how it can benefit your fundraising teams, automation that can free up time in your day, and more AI programs that can enhance the great work done by your fundraising team.

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Advance your association with Nimble AMS and Aplusify’s innovative partnership

Nimble AMS

Nimble AMS is proud to announce our new partner ship with Aplusify , Implementation and M anaged S ervices. Aplusify empowers associations and nonprofits to maximize the ir Salesforce platforms. With over 300 Salesforce experts on Ap l usify’s team, the organization brings industry experience and insights to member-based organizations.

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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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Don’t Wait to Create a Personalized Fundraising Ecosystem

NonProfit PRO

Personalization results in emails that are 26% more likely to be opened and donors that feel 71% more engaged. The opportunity to personalize a donor’s experience across your nonprofit’s entire digital ecosystem is huge. Here are some low-cost, risk-averse ways to help your organization ease into personalization.

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Creating a Fair and Supportive Work Environment: A Conversation with Joan Garry

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In the nonprofit sector, cultivating a fair and supportive work environment is essential to ensuring the well-being of employees and fostering the success of the organization. I had a wonderful conversation with nonprofit expert and founder of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab , Joan Garry, to discuss the importance of fairness, mental health, and wellness in the workplace.

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7 Things Nonprofit Leaders Can Say to Funders to Effectively Manage Limited Resources

Blue Avocado

Seven things nonprofit executives can begin saying to set boundaries with funders and say no without consequences. The post 7 Things Nonprofit Leaders Can Say to Funders to Effectively Manage Limited Resources appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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7 Recommendations for Including and Engaging Your Board Members

NonProfit PRO

As boards become more diverse, ensuring that members are fully and meaningfully welcomed, oriented and engaged should become a bigger priority for nonprofit boards, too. Here are seven common-sense suggestions to improve your board’s engagement and inclusion efforts.

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6 Overlooked Factors for Evaluating Fundraising Software

DonorPerfect

Fundraising software has become a vast marketplace as the tech industry continues to grow. Buying a constituent relationship management system (CRM) is not an easy decision – budget, features, data migration, and stakeholders all come into play as you consider countless solutions. It can be overwhelming for a nonprofit organization to vet several CRMs before Read More » The post 6 Overlooked Factors for Evaluating Fundraising Software appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraisin

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What donors love

Candid

The story you are about to hear is true. No names are changed. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. This is just a moment to celebrate and spotlight the power of nonprofit leadership and to offer what is quite a compelling argument for innovation. The Princeton Senior Resource Center (PSRC) in Princeton, New Jersey, with a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency , under the leadership of Drew Dyson offers us a textbook case of how investment in professional development pays off.

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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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8 Ways to Improve Your Matching Gift Emails & Drive Results

Neon CRM

Email marketing has emerged as a powerful tool for nonprofits to drive supporter engagement and boost their overall fundraising efforts. By extension, it’s also one of the most impactful ways that an organization can promote matching gift opportunities to its audience. However, achieving optimal success in this realm goes far beyond sending out generic emails.

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How to Honor Recurring Donors on Their Birthdays

NonProfit PRO

Birthdays are very powerful opportunities to recognize your recurring donors, yet not that many nonprofits do this. Here are some ways you can take advantage of this opportunity and make your donors feel extra special.

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How to Create Radical Connection with Nonprofit AI Prospect Research

DonorPerfect

Written by DonorPerfect and Kylie Melville, Digital Marketing Manager at DonorSearch As a fundraiser, you know that identifying and cultivating the right donors is essential for the success of your organization’s fundraising efforts. And with donations on the decline, an efficient process for nurturing prospects is becoming more and more crucial for nonprofits.

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Let’s All Pull Together: Reflections from Harambee 2023

Candid

“Welcome home.” ABFE president and CEO Susan Taylor Batten gave this greeting to those of us who were able to experience the 2023 Harambee conference last month. Make no mistake—it is an experience, both an individual and collective Black experience. “Harambee,” which is Swahili for “Let’s all pull together,” was interwoven throughout the conference.

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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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5 Nonprofit Marketing Campaign Ideas To Help Your Organization Thrive

Neon CRM

The best nonprofit marketing campaigns are designed for awareness and advocacy for your organization. When you build your strategies around community, personalization, adaptability, and automation, you can create a campaign that resonates with your constituents. Here are five ideas to consider. 1. Show Ongoing Impact With Frequent Website Updates In the flurry to jump on the newest and flashiest campaigns, it’s all too easy overlook a very important component of your marketing strategy—your webs

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Universal Charitable Deduction Bill, Known as ‘Charitable Act,’ Introduced in the House

NonProfit PRO

The Charitable Act, if passed, would reinstitute the universal charitable deduction that was available to taxpayers who opted for the standard deduction during the pandemic in tax years 2020 and 2021.

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Should You Hire a Commission-Based Sponsorship Consultant? 

The Sponsorship Collective

Sponsorship isn’t something companies hand out like candy. You have to chase it, work for it, and offer something of value to achieve it. However, there are other ways to reach the finish line, such as sponsorship consultancy. What is a commission-based sponsorship consultant? A sponsorship consultant sells sponsorship to companies on your behalf. They […] The post Should You Hire a Commission-Based Sponsorship Consultant?

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Heroes Define Philanthropy

Bloomerang

“Hero” is an admirable quality that tends to be tossed around all too loosely. I enjoy watching sports as much as anyone, but I think it is a stretch to describe professional athletes as sports heroes. “Hero” is a word that should be restricted to those who are genuinely courageous in taking significant risks to benefit others without the rewards of money and fame.

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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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25+ Cheap Fundraising Ideas For Nonprofits On A Budget

Wild Apricot

Running a fundraiser on a tight budget? Check out our list of 25 + cheap and inexpensive fundraising ideas to help you get started.

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Tickets Are Now on Sale for the 2023 Driven by Cause Philanthropic Summit Presented by Arreva & Nova Southeastern University

NonProfit PRO

Get your tickets for the premier philanthropic summit for nonprofit executive directors, development officers, Board members, and fundraising professionals. This is an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate, engage, and learn from national and local speakers, executive directors, funders, sports foundations, and educators through curated thought-leadership sessions with action items for nonprofits’ success in today’s world.

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Call for community partners: Catamount Fellowship at Mount Royal University

Charity Village

The Catamount Fellowship, led by the Institute for Community Prosperity, announced a call for community partners. The fellowship is designed to be a springboard for students preparing to lead social change upon graduation through innovation in movements, organizations, businesses and/or government. The program bridges research, theory, and social innovation frameworks with practical experience and insights from […] The post Call for community partners: Catamount Fellowship at Mount Royal U

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Raise More, Worry Less: How to Safeguard Your Nonprofit’s Funds

Bloomerang

As a nonprofit, you work tirelessly to raise funds, and it’s important to ensure that every dollar raised goes towards your mission. The shift towards online fundraising has opened up a world of opportunities for nonprofits, allowing you to reach potential donors from anywhere and at any time. This transition has also brought new risks that nonprofits should be aware of.

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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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[Webinar] How To Write Winning Email Appeals

CauseVox

Looking to conquer the art of writing winning email appeals? We’ll spill the beans on crafting catchy subject lines, persuasive body content, and irresistible calls-to-action. Get ready for an amazing session filled with practical tips, real-life examples, and plenty of “aha” moments. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to level up your email game!

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Truist Foundation Announces Second Inspire Awards Challenge to Support Nonprofits Serving Undercapitalized Entrepreneurs

NonProfit PRO

Truist Foundation announced the launch of its second Inspire Awards Challenge, featuring a pitch and a capacity-building grant program for nonprofit organizations that are aiding entrepreneurs from undercapitalized communities.

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A Checklist for a Smooth Fiscal Year-End for Your Nonprofit

sgEngage

There is a shadow lurking behind all the excitement around your next big event. Something is looming behind your next major campaign. Among all buzz that goes along with the execution of your nonprofit’s financial strategy, there is still one critical thing every organization must prepare for—the fiscal year-end audit. While the term ‘audit’ might strike fear into even the most seasoned of finance departments, the process doesn’t have to be a frightening one.

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Empowering fundraisers for unprecedented success: An interview with Tammy Zonker as she prepares for WCFC23

Charity Village

Recognized as one of America’s Top 20 Fundraising Experts, Tammy Zonker is an internationally recognized speaker and trainer who has revolutionized the world of philanthropy through her transformative approach. In this exclusive interview, Tammy shares her insights into her Creating a Successful Fundraising Strategy & Plan MasterClass at the Western Canada Fundraising Conference (WCFC) 2023. […] The post Empowering fundraisers for unprecedented success: An interview with Tammy Zonker a

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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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[Webinar] Maximize the Impact of the Google Grant in 2023

CauseVox

Struck by the power of the Google Ad Grant, we wondered why more nonprofits were not utilizing it. We surveyed hundreds of organizations and found that 75% of eligible nonprofits either had not heard of, or were not currently using the Google Grant. This means tens of thousands of organizations are missing out on millions in free online ad budget. We are here to change that!

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Three Organizations Invest $40M in Seed Funding for Black-led Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Ballmer Group, Echoing Green, and New Profit announce funding for a new initiative to address the systemic funding gap for Black-led nonprofit organizations in the U.S. The grant will fund a five-year initiative to build leadership and sustainability of Black-led organizations focused on economic mobility.

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The Unrecognized Risk of Status Quo Problem-Solving Skills for Grantmakers

sgEngage

In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we rely on super risky problem-solving skills? Yes, we must steward our investments responsibly and ethically, but what is responsible and ethical about potentially wasting massive amounts of resources, using outdated problem-solving skills, and getting minimal impact for our efforts?

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Canada Revenue Agency offering free tax webinars for charities

Charity Village

The Canada Revenue Agency is offering free tax webinars for charities. The next webinar will guide charities through important information on how to manage books and records – this session will be held on June 7 and 8. All representatives are encouraged to attend regardless of experience. This webinar will be an excellent introduction or […] The post Canada Revenue Agency offering free tax webinars for charities appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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.