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Pop-Ups: How to Make Them Work for Your Nonprofit Website

Nonprofit Tech for Good

“Pop-ups.” For many of us, it’s a dirty word on the web. We all have bad memories of pop-ups interrupting our flow on websites when we simply wanted to read some content, buy something, or take another action. Everything is going great until that dreaded pop-up appears. Indeed, pop-ups can be disruptive and distracting when they’re poorly implemented or not useful.

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Your 2022 Fundraising Planner

NonProfit PRO

Set a goal, make a plan to achieve it, then work the plan. In Your 2022 Fundraising Planner, Pamela Grow - named one of America’s Top 25 Fundraising Experts - outlines how to organize your annual plan by funding source, strategy, cost, and anticipated income.

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Onboarding New Staff During a Pandemic and the Power of Company Fundamentals

The MatrixFiles

During the pandemic, Matrix Group has hired new staff. Most of them are out of state because, you know, why not? We are all remote anyway, so why does it matter if Mark is in New Jersey? Not to mention the fact that finding great talent is so tough right now, who cares if Mark is in New Jersey? I did fret a little, however, about onboarding these new staff.

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Your 2022 Guide to Hosting a Virtual Conference

Wild Apricot

Over the last two years, more and more organizations have made the move to virtual events and conferences. We now have the technology to host thousands of attendees in the virtual space, while providing them with valuable, engaging, and memorable experiences.

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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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8 Fundraising Tools to Watch in 2022

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Each year Nonprofit Tech for Good features a new set of niche online fundraising tools that are timely and relevant for the year to come. From accepting stock donations online to using TikTok for fundraising, these tools represent current trends in fundraising that will continue to mature throughout 2022. 1. DonateStock :: donatestock.com. DonateStock allows US-based nonprofits to easily claim and create a branded page that enables donors to give stock donations online to that nonprofit. 2.

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Trends and Must-Have Social Media Tools Ruling 2022 

NonProfit PRO

Social media is an essential marketing tool to drive brand awareness. As we enter a new year soon, let’s explore first some of the top trends and then some of the excellent tools to have your brand stand out from the rest.

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Decade of Nimblers: A celebration of our staff

Nimble AMS

The Nimble AMS 30th Release Celebration Continues! . As we celebrate the 30 th release of Nimble AMS and a decade of seasonal releases, ‘tis the season to be thankful! And, are we ever. It has been a remarkable decade, and there’s so much to look forward to in the next decade. Now’s the perfect time for us to take a step back and celebrate the team that has built Nimble AMS over the last decade. .

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The Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Although the most popular accounting software products- like QuickBooks and SAP- handle the needs of businesses in many industries, nonprofits have a unique business model and accounting standards and require different features and functionality from accounting software. Keep reading this Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits to learn what makes accounting for nonprofits unique and get tips on choosing the best accounting software for your organization.

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6 Points of Economic Reality for Major Gifts

NonProfit PRO

“We need more money. That’s why we’re starting a major gifts program.” This is how many leaders think the economy of a major gifts program works. They decide to do it and — bam! — the money starts to flow in immediately. These leaders need a dose of economic reality as it relates to major gifts.

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How To Handle A Disgruntled Donor

Bloomerang

Have you ever worried about offending a donor? If so, you’re not alone. Most fundraisers I know have done their share of mental gymnastics worrying about this possibility. Maybe you’re afraid you’ll offend them by sending too many emails. Perhaps you’re worried about the response to a photo or language you used in your appeals. The important thing is to be prepared to respond to your donors’ feelings.

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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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This is your brain on stories

Hands on Fundraising

When I was in high school, it was the highly-anticipated movie event of a lifetime. None of the theaters nearby were showing it – yet. But my friends and I were determined. We located a theater 40 minutes away. The next problem: how would we get there? My parents couldn’t give me the car that […]. The post This is your brain on stories appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Ask Vu: Love, Dating, and Romance Advice For Nonprofit Professionals

Nonprofit AF

Hi everyone. Valentine’s Day is coming up next Monday, which means that many people are thinking about romance, love, and.

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Dysfunctional Boards Are the Result of Dysfunctional Members

NonProfit PRO

If you work for any nonprofit, over time, you will interface with a nonprofit board of directors. Board members can help take a nonprofit to a successful level or be an energy drain on staff members.

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Fundraising Best Practices: How To Host A Successful Peer-To-Peer Event

Bloomerang

Are you struggling to find new donors? If so, peer-to-peer fundraising is a perfect fundraising strategy for you to try out this year. With peer-to-peer fundraising, donors raise money on your behalf by leveraging their personal networks. This strategy encourages your supporters to engage with each other and their friends and creates further awareness for your nonprofit by spreading your mission to new audiences.

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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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Using Music and Data to Measure Impact and Wellbeing

Saleforce Nonprofit

The Salesforce ecosystem is an intelligent receptacle of information where we input data, and, in turn, we get recommendations on ways to be more efficient and make our customers’ journeys more engaging. But what if we could move beyond that and use the power of connected data clouds to directly change lives? At Noise Solution , we’re doing just that.

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First Impressions: 6 Tips to Improve Your Website's Homepage

Bonterra

You've probably heard the common adage “You only get one chance to make a good first impression.” This is true in multiple aspects of life, from a first date to a job interview to meeting a new neighbor for the first time. Humans tend to form snap judgments, and although we can change those sentiments over time, you never forget the first impression.

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Nonprofit Advertising in a New Digital Landscape

NonProfit PRO

Digital advertising and testing, often thought to be reserved for high-resourced organizations, can be done on an attainable scale for smaller grassroots organizations. They can benefit the most from outreach via programmatic advertising.

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Join us in celebrating the first annual Ontario Week of Appreciation for the Nonprofit Sector

Charity Village

Did you know that there are more than one million people who work in Ontario’s nonprofit sector? These Invisible Champions are the professionals who help people through some of the direst of circumstances to creating experiences that spark joy. They include social workers, educators, counselors, artists, athletes, community builders, advocates and much more.

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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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The 7 Pillars of Donor Love

DonorPerfect

Submitted by Sabrina Walker Hernandez Donor love is the key to repeat gifts. 65% of first-time donors don’t make a second gift. That’s what Penelope Burk’s donor-centered research tells us. Most studies agree that it costs nonprofits about 10 times more to bring in a new donor than to keep an existing donor. For each Read More ». The post The 7 Pillars of Donor Love appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Online Fundraising Tips for Nonprofits

Saleforce Nonprofit

This just in: online fundraising is on the rise! This isn’t a surprise — the world was becoming more digital prior to the pandemic — but the shifts we’ve all made in the past two years have really accelerated digital adoption for the impact sector. So what is online fundraising, exactly? Online fundraising is simply a way for nonprofit organizations to raise money online, rather than the more traditional in-person fundraising route.

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Nonprofits Are Facing New Challenges. Can Insurance Help?

NonProfit PRO

Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) is proud to partner with NonProfit Pro to provide the 2021 Research report: “Challenges, Opportunities, and Insurance Buying Trends in the Nonprofit Industry 2021.” Download your FREE report to learn about the current challenges and impact of COVID-19 on this sector.

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Four simple frameworks to prioritize your audiences

Big Duck

The post Four simple frameworks to prioritize your audiences appeared first on Big Duck.

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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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5 Nonprofit Podcasts Helping Their Organizations Grow

Tech Soup

If you work at a nonprofit, it's likely that you've heard the words, "I think we should start a podcast" over the past year or so, and perhaps with good reason. Podcasts can maintain an audience's attention over time and build intimacy between host and listener, both of which help nonprofits nurture relationships with prospective supporters. Podcasting is gaining strength as a channel for nonprofits to reach existing and new audiences.

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Two Audiences, One Big Party: How the Woodland Park Zoo’s Hybrid Gala Made $2M

Greater Giving

Like many nonprofits, the Woodland Park Zoo was caught off-guard by the onset of the pandemic. They had to suddenly take their highly-anticipated 2020 Jungle Party completely virtual, and could no longer use the vendor services they’d already paid for. But the talented event staff still managed to pull off the event, even if it didn’t make quite as much money as previous events.

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Making the Right Software Choices in a Rapidly Evolving Nonprofit Tech Market

NonProfit PRO

Today’s nonprofits cannot thrive without a solid technology foundation and a strong technology strategy. But finding the right technology for your organization and implementing it in a way that supports your short-term and long-term goals can be challenging. It can help to know some basics about today’s nonprofit technology landscape. Here are some essential ideas to consider as you think about your nonprofit’s technology choices.

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6 Tips for Writing A Winning Crowdfunding Story

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes 6 Tips for Writing A Winning Crowdfunding Story. How you pitch your nonprofit to potential supporters through your crowdfunding page is very important. The right words can bring a surplus of cash or scare investors away. An incoherent pitch that lacks focus can reflect poorly on the leaders of a nonprofit. This guide will help you write a winning nonprofit crowdfunding story that’ll help you raise enough funds for your organization. 1.

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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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My Opportunity Is Different 

The Sponsorship Collective

Besides “gold, silver, bronze package,” perhaps no other words in sponsorship are a red flag more than “my opportunity is different.” If you’ve been around the block enough times in sponsorship like I have, then you’ve heard somebody say this. Maybe you were even the one to utter those words. It’s okay, it happens, and […]. The post My Opportunity Is Different appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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Citizen Philanthropy: Delivering Impactful Pro Bono Support From Anywhere

Saleforce Nonprofit

By: Kate O’Connor, Senior Analyst (Strategy), Innovation Consulting, Salesforce Ignite UK&I; Kevin Smeeing, Senior Analyst (Design), Innovation Consulting, Salesforce Ignite UK&I; Anna-Sophie Oertzen , Innovation Consulting Manager, Salesforce Ignite EMEA. Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Venture2Impact (V2I) — a nonprofit organization based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada — had a business model that was entirely based on global travel.

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Don’t Take Shortcuts: Stretch to Build Capacity and a Genuine Culture of Philanthropy

NonProfit PRO

While some major donors are helping to boost overall giving in terms of dollars, the number of donors is shrinking. There are some nonprofit leaders who take shortcuts. Some shortcuts include not building capacity — the fuel to fund their mission and the people to whom they serve.

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A step-by-step guide to help you take your nonprofit career to the next level in 2022

Charity Village

It’s finally here – 2022! At this early time of the year, a lot of us start to review how far we have come along in our lives and consider some of those lifelong dreams we have yet to achieve. It may not be a surprise then, that a lot of people decide that they […]. The post A step-by-step guide to help you take your nonprofit career to the next level in 2022 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.