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The State of Nonprofit Fundraising Today — 9 Top Fundraising Methods

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Nonprofit fundraising had been due an upgrade to catapult it into the modern era for a while. When the pandemic hit, that event finally came. Most charities had used the same tried-and-tested methods for decades (namely, galas and sponsored endeavors), but with new health and safety guidelines to contend with, this was no longer possible. Innovation was a “need right now” rather than a “maybe later,” and nonprofits were forced to join the twenty-first century — breeding all kinds of virtual solu

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Does Your Nonprofit Understand How to Market Itself?

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits often complain about how they do splendid work in the community, but no one knows what they do. In the state of this current economy, the lack of marketing and advertising messages grows louder.

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How to Ask for Donations

Wild Apricot

Donations are a BIG DEAL to your nonprofit: they’re a primary revenue stream , support your base costs, and give you the resources you need to keep growing. However, many people get nervous when it comes to the big question: how to ask for donations?

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3 ways to align association goals and technology with your ideal member

Nimble AMS

How does your association define its goals? As you seek to reach your organizational goals, it’s crucial to take a step back and consider what drives your association. Member engagement and delivering a member-centric experience are integral to all organizations—therefore, it should be a priority in determining your association’s goals. . Here’s how you can use membership aims and innovative technology to successfully surpass your association goals. .

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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 basics of building a nonprofit budget

Candid

Budgets can be one of the most intimidating aspects of grantseeking and nonprofit management, especially for new projects or organizations—most of us don’t have accounting degrees after all! The good news is that budgets aren’t as complicated as most people fear. Don’t know where to begin? Don’t worry, we’re here to help you get started. . What is a proposal project budget?

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Nonprofit Leaders: Don’t Learn Lessons From the Great Resignation the Hard Way

NonProfit PRO

Right now, frontline fundraisers (but really all workers) have the advantage. In today’s business and nonprofit climate, the rank-and-file workforce has the advantage for demanding better pay, benefits and working conditions. And, for many workers, they are getting it.

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Major Donors: Who Are They and Where Do You Find Them?

Bloomerang

As a nonprofit fundraiser, you’ve probably heard some variation of the phrase, “treat every donor like a major donor.” While well-intentioned, this idea is very misleading. If you treat every donor like a major donor, you’d probably run out of team member time. Plus, not all of your supporters want to be wined and dined like a major donor. As an essential and integral part of your fundraising strategy, your major donors should feel valued by your organization. .

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Cloud for Good is the Salesforce.org Nonprofit Consulting Partner of the Year

Cloud 4 Good

June 09, 2022 [Asheville, NC] – Cloud for Good has been recognized as the 2022 Salesforce.org Nonprofit Consulting Partner of the Year for the fourth consecutive year. Representatives from Cloud for Good received the award in person at the Salesforce.org Unite Partners Summit 2022 in Puerto Rico. . Cloud for Good remains the only Salesforce.org partner in the ecosystem to receive the Nonprofit Consulting Partner award since the category’s inception in 2019. .

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Bigger Fundraisers Mean Bigger Risks

NonProfit PRO

Fundraising events are often necessary for nonprofit organizations for several reasons. First, such events bring in much-needed funding to help carry out the organization's mission. Nonprofit fundraising also drives awareness of certain causes, and it provides a source to attract new supporters, donors and volunteers. .

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How to Conduct a Successful Nonprofit Feasibility Study

Donorbox

Do you want a way to assure your board of directors that your capital campaign will work? Nonprofit feasibility studies are the best way to determine whether you will meet your fundraising goals. Nonprofit feasibility studies are one of the best-kept secrets of a successful capital campaign. This article will walk you through the benefits […].

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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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Hybrid Sponsorship Packages

The Sponsorship Collective

If you ask sponsorship seekers, clients within the Sponsorship Program, and others you come across who are involved in sponsorship, you’re likely to hear two different answers when it comes to how a sponsorship package should be presented. One school of thought is that your package should always be 100 percent customized, with no ifs, […]. The post Hybrid Sponsorship Packages appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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How can a welcoming culture help nonprofits improve outcomes?

ASU Lodestar Center

Illustration by Yuxin Qin. posted by Laura Taylor Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Having a welcoming culture is vital for a nonprofit organization to be a part of a strong and healthy community. This culture can bring about the desired outcomes of staff, volunteers, and members who reflect the community, having a team possessing strong problem-solving skills, and leadership that embraces innovation.

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How to Save on Postage When Rates Increase in July

NonProfit PRO

USPS postage rates are set to increase on July 10, 2022. This is a large increase. It’s not all bad news since direct mail is still very effective and driving response. We just have to get more creative to save on postage.

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ABFE and Candid partner on new research on Black leaders

Candid

There is a glaring gap in the representation of Black people in top positions in organizations, along with a general lack of resources, support, and opportunities for Black leaders and Black-focused organizations. This is not a pipeline problem. Building Movement Project studied over 4,000 nonprofit employees and found no difference in qualifications, leadership aspirations, or skillsets between white people and people of color.

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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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How to Market a Conference: Everything You Need to Fill Your Event

The Sponsorship Collective

If you’ve read my other posts on creating and planning a conference, then you should know that promoting and marketing your conference is one of the most critical parts of the entire equation. It’s how you get new sets of eyes interested in your conference who might have otherwise not heard of it. How do […]. The post How to Market a Conference: Everything You Need to Fill Your Event appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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The great transfer of wealth: 3 ways to prepare

Charity Village

You have likely heard the rumblings of what is set to be the largest wealth transfer in history. A 2014 study by a group of Boston College researchers predicted that, by 2061, $58 trillion would transfer from one generation to the next, meaning millennials will hold 5x as much wealth as they do today. This […]. The post The great transfer of wealth: 3 ways to prepare appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Which Giving Frequencies Should Your Nonprofit Provide?

NonProfit PRO

"The State of Modern Philanthropy 2022" from Classy suggested asking recurring donors to consider frequencies other than monthly. While choices are great, which frequency will ultimately result in more money for your nonprofit?

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Performance Improvement Plans: When, Why, How

VQ Strategies

As we were reviewing the agenda for a scheduled coaching call last week, a client shared a recent event in which a volunteer spoke rudely and inappropriately to a client. The volunteer’s behavior was counter to the expectations shared in training, not to mention the values of respect and inclusion that the organization embraces. As we explored potential next steps, one team member asked about a Performance Improvement Plan for volunteers.

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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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How to Plan a Conference: A Step-by-Step Guide 

The Sponsorship Collective

2017 data from research resource Wonder found that annually, the United States hosts 1.8 million events, with 270,000 of them conferences or conventions. That data is a bit old, so surely there are even more conferences now. You too would like to host a conference, but what does the planning entail? To plan a conference, […]. The post How to Plan a Conference: A Step-by-Step Guide appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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Disrupting the Space of Disaster Philanthropy: A View from the Front Lines

Blue Avocado

I am the CEO of After the Fire USA (ATF), a leading nonprofit in the space of megafire, climate change, and disaster recovery. We help communities navigate the complexities and stages of recovery post-megafire disaster. Prior to 2015, megafires were fairly uncommon and were treated as occurrences, not patterns and harbingers for alarm. However, the […].

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4 Ways to Diversify Your Nonprofit’s Revenue Streams

NonProfit PRO

To help your nonprofit get creative and leverage previously untapped revenue streams, let’s explore four innovative revenue streams that aim to make donating convenient and easy for supporters. When implementing these strategies, consider how your nonprofit can make the giving process as fast and straightforward as possible. .

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Top 22 Job Board Software Options for 2022

Wild Apricot

If you run a professional association, one of the best things you can do for your members is host a job board to your website. It will add value to their membership, help retain your current members , and attract new ones. Not to mention, a job board.

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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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Send a Successful Annual Appeal: Tips and Strategies

Bloomerang

Sending an annual appeal letter is one of the most important fundraising initiatives you carry out each year. It’s a chance for you to share your successes, highlight how important a donor’s support has been to your mission, and make a fundraising appeal. . You’ve likely seen that your annual appeal inspires donors to make some of the largest donations your organization receives in a given year.

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Crafting Nonprofit Technology Proposals

Tech Soup

Technology is an essential building block of any nonprofit organization, but finding the funding to allow you to build your tech infrastructure can be frustrating. Laura S. Quinn is a consultant specializing in nonprofit technology and website strategy, and she joins us here to share some tips and best practices for successfully finding funding for technology projects.

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Hollywood Storytelling Techniques that Boost Your Online Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

The right story told the right way has the power to break through the noise and make a connection with your audience that leads to action. Great storytelling doesn't have to be difficult. We can easily adapt a framework that has been perfected over the last 100 years by a multi-billion-dollar industry—and use it for good! We break down storytelling best practices and teach you how to apply them to boost your online fundraising.

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Nominations now open for the 2022 Giving Hearts Awards

Charity Village

The AFP Greater Vancouver Chapter invites you to celebrate the incredible individuals, families and organizations that generously give their time, leadership, and financial support to benefit countless people and communities. Nominations are open for the 2022 Giving Hearts Awards until June 24, 2022. Hurry and submit your nominations before the deadline!

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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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Donation Pages That Convert: 5 Must-Do’s

CauseVox

We all know that converting website viewers to donors is one of the primary goals of a nonprofit organization. But how do you achieve those conversions? The only sure-fire way to capitalize on your website views is to create a successful donation page. Donation pages are an essential component of every organization’s fundraising effort. In today’s world, these pages are responsible for the vast majority of donations that an organization will receive.

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Leadership Storytelling: How to Effectively Utilize Board Members and Staff to Improve Mission Awareness and Fundraising

Bloomerang

The post Leadership Storytelling: How to Effectively Utilize Board Members and Staff to Improve Mission Awareness and Fundraising appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Blackbaud Releases Prospect Insights for Raiser’s Edge NXT

NonProfit PRO

Blackbaud announced the launch of Prospect Insights, a new software tool within Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT that enables social good professionals to access actionable, AI-powered insights to drive more major giving.

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Client Interview: Mel Trotter Ministries

Volunteer Hub

Since 2017, VolunteerHub has played an important role in Mel Trotter Ministries volunteer program. We recently had an opportunity to interview Dawn Kaltenberg-VanHorn, Volunteer and Internship Coordinator for Mel Trotter Ministries. Here is what she had to say about Mel Trotter Ministries and their use of VolunteerHub. What is your role at Mel Trotter Ministries?

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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.