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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. It is tempting to allow board members to skip fundraising, but this useful list is designed to give board members a wide range of tasks they can choose from to support the financial growth of your organization, and only a few involve directly asking for money.

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Should you continue to host hybrid or virtual events in a post-pandemic world?

Association Analytics

After two unprecedented years, it feels like things are getting back to “normal.” Most of the associations we have spoken with are returning to in-person meetings and conferences in 2022. However, virtual and hybrid events proved to be very valuable during the pandemic. This begs the question, “ should you continue to host hybrid or virtual events in the post-pandemic world?

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Get Them to Build Castles—Strategies for Successful Cross-Functional Teams

.orgSource

Great leaders rely on both sides of the brain. The right brain meticulously lays out the goals and follows the tasks, timeline, and budget. The left brain uses emotional intelligence, empathy, creativity, and artful facilitation to keep all the players working productively together. The more diverse the group, the harder the left brain must work. […].

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5 Steps to Start Developing a New Technology Plan for Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

As a nonprofit professional, you probably recognize the need for a solid technology foundation and strategy. But maybe you aren’t quite sure how to take the next steps for your organization.

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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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How to Take Board Meeting Minutes

Wild Apricot

Taking board meeting minutes can feel tedious, but doing it well will help your team in the long run! Board minutes serve as a point of reference for what was discussed AND as a resource in legal matters. The best minute takers have: a keen ear for.

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3 ways to take your association’s online community to the next level

Nimble AMS

Using the right tools and techniques makes it easy to get more out of your association’s online community. . Here’s how Nimble Communities can help you take your online community to the next level. Your association might just be getting started with an online community. Or maybe you have one in place, but it could be doing more for your organization.

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4 Reasons Why Donors Don’t Give

NonProfit PRO

One of the most crucial parts of nonprofit fundraising is finding donors. If a donor doesn't give, your organization can't adequately serve its mission. But creating a potential donor portfolio isn't always easy.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Bloomerang

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The large difference is that most funders tend to direct a majority of their arts funding to local and regional organizations. So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities.

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4 reasons association executive directors love Nimble AMS

Nimble AMS

As an executive director, you need technology that will help your entire organization succeed. . Here’s what makes Nimble AMS your perfect technology partner. As an executive director for an association, you need to set your association up to succeed today and for years to come. Making sure you have a strong technology foundation in place is one of the most powerful things you can do to help your organization work optimally and adapt processes as your organization and the world evolve.?.

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5 Types of Stories for Non-Profit Fundraising

The Storytelling Non-profit

Stories are an incredible tool for non-profit fundraising. Stories help non-profits illustrate their compelling reasons for giving in a way that makes sense to people who aren’t doing the work day in and day out. And when a fundraising appeal is easy to understand, there’s one less barrier to someone donating. Your non-profit has lots of stories to tell and some of those will be your best suited stories for non-profit fundraising. .

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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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3 Commitments Nonprofit Leaders Can Make in Times of Great Uncertainty

NonProfit PRO

The overwhelm can seem close to immobilizing. Leaders always need to make decisions. But this year, the amount of decision-making required to lead feels crushing. So much so that many nonprofit leaders are delaying big decisions.

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Fundraising appeals: think before you act

Hands on Fundraising

So you’re ready to write a fundraising appeal. Now what? Before you even begin to write your appeal, there are some things you should think about. What’s the ONE thing you’ll ask a reader to do? Too often, we use a fundraising appeal as a catch-all for everything we want to tell people. This is […]. The post Fundraising appeals: think before you act appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Delight your association’s members with a great e-commerce experience

Nimble AMS

Your association’s ecommerce experience can go a long way toward delivering a great member experience. . Read on for six ways to take your ecommerce site to the next level. . Many factors go into a great member experience: onboarding, engagement, and customer service – just to name a few. Here’s one that might seem small but can make a big difference in how your association engages with members and how your members feel about your association: your association’s e-commerce experience. .

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The State of Nonprofit Fundraising 2022: What it Means for You

Greater Giving

Our annual nonprofit fundraising report is here, packed full with surprising insights and new fundraising strategies, all based on YOUR answers. Download the full State of Nonprofit Fundraising report here! Dear fundraising professional : we wrote this report for you! Here at Greater Giving, our goal is to help nonprofits achieve fundraising success.

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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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The Importance of DEI in Your Marketing and Communications Strategy

NonProfit PRO

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are becoming increasingly important to donors and should be at the forefront of nonprofits’ marketing efforts. Having DEI incorporated into your marketing strategy can help alleviate that uncertainty and make you feel confident in what you are putting out in your marketing efforts.

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In conversation: using data and education to advance racial equity at MEASURE

Candid

On March 13, 2022, Meme Styles, president and founder of MEASURE , joined Candid CEO Ann Mei on the stage at SXSW for their talk: Using Data to Advance Racial Equity ( available to watch now on YouTube ). Candid's team reached out to Meme recently to learn more about the work MEASURE is doing in Austin, TX. Can you please tell us about MEASURE and its mission?

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15 highlights from Xperience 2022

Nimble AMS

For the past two years, associations have been working harder than ever to adjust to disruptions and reimagine member programs and events. But what does the next normal look like? . Xperience 2022, a virtual event spanning March 21-23, showcased special guests, key industry trends, inspiring stories, networking opportunities, and the latest in product innovation.

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Client Spotlight: Union County Education Foundation

Qgiv

Who they are. Union County Education Foundation is a nonprofit that’s laser focused on “supporting students and encouraging educators” in Union County Public Schools. They primarily fulfill this mission through college scholarship programs for students and grants for classroom teachers. Their partnership with the school district helps them be champions for public education in their community.

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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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Board Effectiveness Begins With Recruiting

NonProfit PRO

I have served as a volunteer on and consulted with a variety of boards throughout my career. When evaluating the success of the nonprofit, a key variable is always the effectiveness of the nonprofit’s board membership.

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Webinar: Strategic Planning in Uncertain Times

DipJar

Moving forward with fundraising or communications initiatives without understanding how they fit into the grand scheme of things is like showing up at the airport without knowing where you are going, without packing any luggage, and simply saying that you want to travel. The pandemic has forced many organizations to rethink how they operate and very few have time to strategize while keeping their head above water.

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Sponsorship Emails That Convert 

The Sponsorship Collective

Everyone knows how to write an email nowadays, right? You type something into a subject line, add a few paragraphs to the body, maybe double-check that the recipient’s email address is correct, and voila. Your email is ready to go through cyberspace to the other person. But do you know how to write sponsorship emails? […]. The post Sponsorship Emails That Convert appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Mental Health

Bloomerang

According to The World Health Organization , of the 1 billion people around the world currently experiencing a mental disorder, more than 80% are without any form of quality, affordable care. Additionally, millions die every year from alcohol abuse and one person dies every 40 seconds by suicide. And with the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on mental health, there has never been a more important time than now to address mental health conditions. .

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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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How This Hospital Foundation Leaned on Outside Agencies to Meet Its Fundraising Goal

NonProfit PRO

Tackling a large capital campaign initiative is daunting under any circumstances. But if you can find strategic partners that understand philanthropy, your mission and your unique circumstances, leveraging their expertise and folding them into your processes can make even seemingly insurmountable goals achievable.

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Cryptocurrency in the nonprofit sector: What you need to know

ASU Lodestar Center

Illustration by Yuxin Qin. posted by Chelsea Brzezinski ASU Lodestar Center Digital Content Specialist. Alexandra Conforti ASU Lodestar Center Communications Aide / Storyteller. The nonprofit sector is ever-changing, and in this digital age it is now opening its arms to a new way to accept donations : through the blockchain and cryptocurrency. New apps and online services have made working with cryptocurrency easier than ever, allowing nonprofits to avoid turning away donors who wish to donate d

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Sponsorship and Tech Support

The Sponsorship Collective

Have you ever worked in tech support? I did back when I was in college. Even if you’ve never personally had a tech support job, I would bet you have experience using tech support, such as when your new iPhone begins randomly turning off or your Windows computer has a blue screen. Now, there’s no […]. The post Sponsorship and Tech Support appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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Bloomerang Named a Leader in the G2 Spring 2022 Mid-Market Grid® Report for Fundraising

Bloomerang

Bloomerang, the complete donor management solution for thousands of small and medium-sized nonprofits, today announced that it has been identified as the leader in the Spring 2022 Mid-Market Grid® Report for Fundraising by G2 , the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace. This recognition is based on the responses of real uses for each of the Grid® Report related questions featured in the G2 review form. “We take great pride as a company in providing stellar customer service

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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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5 Tips for Nonprofit Leaders to Avoid Claims of Wrongful Termination

NonProfit PRO

No nonprofit leader relishes the unfortunate task of ending an employee's employment — be it for performance problems, misconduct or operational reasons. It is a difficult process, and poorly handled and rushed terminations create serious risks, such as a wrongful termination claim. .

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How to Improve Nonprofit Culture Through Mission and Values Realignment

Blue Avocado

We’ve all seen cultural problems: low morale, burnout, turnover, lackluster results, low client satisfaction, and donor attrition. We hire new staff, we hold team-building events, we might even bring in a consultant to determine the causes. But there is one area that is often overlooked when trying to fix problems: the culture of the organization […].

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The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 229: Fixing the S in ESG: CSR Book Club Review

sgEngage

Rachel Hutchisson is joined by Chris Jarvis, executive director of Realized Worth, to kick off our CSR Book Club Series with an article from Stanford Social Innovation Review called “ Fixing the S in ESG.” Listen to learn more about quantifying social impact and what the future of S looks like. Topics discussed in this episode: Adapting to changes in world beliefs.

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Are Marketing and Fundraising Changing Permanently?

Saleforce Nonprofit

Fundraising teams at the eye of the pandemic storm have experienced an eye-watering pace of change the past two years. Major donor and corporate engagements turned virtual overnight. Community fundraising and events were abruptly redirected online. Individual giving demonstrated resilience and growth. Many organizations typically inexperienced in emergency appeals saw huge success with their appeals.

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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.