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Build a Mission Worthy Team

.orgSource

When the first crew of astronauts departs for Mars, Suzanne T. Bell’s work will play a large role in their success. Bell is an associate professor of industrial and organizational psychology at DePaul University. She studies team composition. During the Mars mission, astronauts will be confined in a space the size of a studio apartment […]. The post Build a Mission Worthy Team appeared first on.orgSource.

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How to Calculate the Number of Major Gift Officers You Need

NonProfit PRO

I am often asked for a formula for adding major gift officers (MGOs) to an organization. And while there are many variables to consider, they boil down to these four points.

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[Free Webinar] The Formula to Successful Nonprofit Giving Days Year Round

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Cause awareness and giving days are 24-hour (or longer) fundraising events that can be powerful moments throughout the year. These days are aimed at rallying communities together to maximize awareness, engagement, and donations. But did you know that GivingTuesday isn’t your only giving day opportunity? Join us as we share how your nonprofit can stand out amongst the crowd.

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Celebrating National Disability Independence Day

VisionLink

In honor of National Disability Independence Day, Visionlink commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and celebrates the structural changes across the US since July 1990 and the assistive digital technologies that we've embraced. We're partnered with the World Institute on Disability to help evacuate individuals with disabilities from Ukraine--and more generally, to move the Visionlink platform from assistive compliance, to actually well designed usability.

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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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The Easiest Way To Collect and Track Membership Dues

Wild Apricot

If you’re starting a membership organization, one of the first things you’ll want to think about is how to collect membership dues. Membership managers often find it challenging to: Decide on a fair price and payment schedule for their.

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Discover Why Your Nonprofit Is Using Data to Create a Game Plan

NonProfit PRO

Becoming a data-driven organization has become well-accepted, and, in many cases, an expectation. But identifying the purpose for using data in your organization is key. Here are three primary purposes for using data that can assist with building your own strategy and ensuring success.

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Why trauma-informed workplaces are necessary to support nonprofit staff and volunteers

Charity Village

I usually feel the tension in my shoulders first, weighing me down, then the pain makes its way down my back, running down my legs, and the nausea sets in. I start to feel paralyzed – frozen – unable to process more information or take in anything else. This is my trauma response – and […]. The post Why trauma-informed workplaces are necessary to support nonprofit staff and volunteers appeared first on CharityVillage.

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The Ultimate Guide to Donation Pages for Nonprofits + 25 Examples to Fire Up Your Fundraising

Wild Apricot

Donations are the lifeblood of any nonprofit! Not only do they bring in regular revenue, but they also represent the strength of your relationships with your supporters. Looking for an easy way to turn those supporters into donors? Then it’s.

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What Makes Donors Respond to Marketing?

NonProfit PRO

Your story is essential, and people want to hear it. Let’s review what makes donors respond to your marketing and how you can improve the effectiveness of your campaign.

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The overhead myth: crash course to fundraising transparency

Candid

The overhead myth is a pervasive challenge for nonprofits, often leading to organizations that are under-funded, unable to make an impact that aligns with their potential, and rapidly losing high-performing employees. It’s not a new concept; in fact, as far back as 2013, GuideStar (Candid’s predecessor organization along with Foundation Center), the BBB, and Charity Navigator came together to issue a call to stop the overhead myth. .

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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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Nonprofit Grants: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation To Fund $9 Billion

Bloomerang

On Wednesday, July 13, Bill Gates started a Twitter thread with an interesting observation: Several huge global setbacks over the past few years have left many people discouraged and wondering whether the world is destined to get worse. It’s not interesting because it’s a revelation. It’s hard to imagine that there are people in the world who didn’t feel the effects of at least one of the setbacks he listed: the pandemic , the war in Ukraine, the damage from climate change, the progress we’ve lo

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6 tips to increase recurring donations

Charity Village

There’s no question that recurring donors are the backbone of your organization. Not only are they 5x more valuable than one-off donors, recurring donors allow you to work more effectively and accurately plan for the future, knowing that you’ll have a consistent funding stream to carry you through. It’s key to building sustainable short – […].

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5 Great Examples of Nonprofit Calls to Action

NonProfit PRO

Writing a call to action (CTA) that hits the spot every time is part art, and part science. CTAs need to be short, sweet, and to the point. Here are five examples of winning CTAs that you can draw inspiration from.

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Power in Solidarity: Reflections from AAPIP and NAP’s joint convening

Candid

Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) and Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP)’s joint convening, Power in Solidarity. On a personal level, this convening was special, as it was the first in-person conference I attended since the outbreak of COVID-19, and it was a wonderful space to be in!

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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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[ASK AN EXPERT] How To Frame And Record Combined Asks For Capital, Endowment, And Operations

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to record and frame a combined ask (operations, campaign or program funding, etc.) for a capital campaign. . Dear Charity Clairity, We are running a capital campaign to open a home, plus fundraising for operations.

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Dropbox for Nonprofits: Benefits and Available Discounts

Donorbox

Dropbox is an online file-sharing service. From adding e-signatures to sharing documents, images, and videos with anyone, Dropbox is an easy and secure option for organizations and individuals alike. Nonprofits can use this service to create event planning checklists, event timelines, budget planning, and of course, to share files with volunteers and team members as […].

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Overcome Staffing Challenges by Focusing on Your What and How

NonProfit PRO

Besides fundraising, Nonprofits have other business challenges. Some years, that means accommodating rising expenses while trying to overcome budget shortfalls. This year, according to the 2022 Nonprofit Industry Pulse Survey, many nonprofits named staffing shortages as a top issue — and they’re not alone in this.

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How can nonprofits improve staff well-being to achieve desired results?

ASU Lodestar Center

Illustration by Yuxin Qin. posted by Kelly Hart Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. There is no doubt that nonprofits are driven by core values, mission and social goals. With a focus on critical issues across a diverse sector, nonprofit employees often find themselves so focused on others, that their own mental health and well-being are often forgotten.

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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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Aim to retain: Nearly a quarter of Canadians changed jobs recently

Charity Village

A new survey by ADP Canada, conducted with Maru Public Opinion, reveals many working Canadians took a chance on a new career opportunity in recent months. According to the survey, nearly a quarter (24%) of respondents indicated they were new to their current role or position. Compensation and flexibility are paramount to employee retention The […].

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Write The Best Welcome Letter for New Members [2 Free Samples]

Donorbox

Members are a necessary asset for your nonprofit. These donors provide reliable funds for your programs and share your nonprofit’s mission with their friends and family. With every one of them coming in, you’re slowly building a loyal supporter base for your organization. With this in mind, you’ll want to write a membership welcome letter […].

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The NonProfit Voice Ep 66: The Evolution of Event Management

NonProfit PRO

In this episode of The NonProfit Voice Tech Series, Mark Becker, founding partner of Cathexis Partners and editorial advisory board member of NonProfit PRO, is joined by Karen Cincotti, assistant director of web and operations for the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, and Russ Oster, co-founder and CEO of Grassroots Unwired, to discuss event management technology.

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Four Tips for Being Creative in the Workplace

Media Cause

Creativity is often associated with being an artist. If you’re not an artist by profession, it’s easy to tell yourself that you don’t have room to be creative at work, but that’s not true. With the right mindset, just about everyone can be a bit more inventive in their day job. People often ignore their own creativity due to a lack of confidence and a misunderstanding of what it means.

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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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Buy your Early Bird Tickets for the 2022 National Philanthropy Day!

Charity Village

Join AFP Greater Vancouver on November 25 to celebrate the 25th Annual National Philanthropy Day. The event will be held in-person at the JW Parq Vancouver, and Early Bird tickets are on sale now! The organization is proud to announce RBC as the returning Presenting Sponsor. The National Philanthropy Day event will recognize the achievements of individuals, […].

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You are not your donor

Hands on Fundraising

Even if you are a donor to your organization, you see with different eyes. You’re not the donor you’re trying to reach. That’s always good to keep in mind. Because our opinions are shaped by so much that won’t affect how – or if – a donor decides to give. Here’s one example: My husband […]. The post You are not your donor appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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The Future of Nonprofit Leadership

NonProfit PRO

In this edition, we discuss leadership and what nonprofit leaders need to know about leading their organizations in the digital age. What are the new rules of leadership? How has it changed? And what will it take to drive your nonprofit to success in 2022 and beyond? Get answers to these questions and more inside of this month's ZGIVE INSIDER!

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Collecting data during a humanitarian crisis

Candid

When a crisis occurs—whether it’s the war in Ukraine or the COVID-19 pandemic—people seek up-to-date information. They want to understand, for example, how the crisis is evolving or how many people are affected. In the social sector, the questions that often emerge are: Which organizations are addressing the crisis? Who is funding them, and what activities do donors support?

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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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Five tips for an audience-first approach to communications

Big Duck

The post Five tips for an audience-first approach to communications appeared first on Big Duck.

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Feedback now being accepted on Government of Canada’s proposed paid sick leave legislation

Charity Village

Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., announced that the Government of Canada has reached an important milestone in the process to make 10 days of paid sick leave a reality. All Canadian employers, employer representatives, unions, workers, and other key stakeholders are invited to share their feedback on the proposed Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under […].

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So You Want to Be a Director of Development?

NonProfit PRO

The director of development is the senior fundraising manager at a nonprofit organization. The director, who collaborates closely with the CFO, is responsible for securing nonprofit revenue from individuals, corporations, organizations, associations and foundations through a variety of means. But what does it take to get there?

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DonorDrive Named Salesforce.org's 2022 Nonprofit Product Partner of the Year

DonorDrive

Award recognizes DonorDrive and Salesforce’s innovation in the nonprofit sector.

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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.