NonProfit PRO

MARCH 16, 2023

When you think about all of the areas of fundraising and what goes into each, why does it usually seem like stewardship draws the short straw?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 14, 2023

By Heather Mansfield , founder and editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good Seventy-two percent of individuals say that the presence of a charity rating badge increases their likelihood of giving. If your nonprofit does not have charity rating badges on your website, then it’s time to look into getting registered with Charity Navigator, Candid, and GreatNonprofits.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

While some businesses are writing their final pandemic chapter, the healthcare and restaurant industries continue to feel the aftershocks of seismic disruption. Nancy MacRae, MS, CEO of the Emergency Nurses Association and Kristine Hillmer, MBA, CAE, and President and CEO of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association , are leaders who guided their members through the rubble toward solid ground.

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VisionLink

MARCH 14, 2023

Visionlink is pleased to join the United Way and others in Rochester MN, at the Mayo Clinic Civic Center for the annual Great Rivers Conference. Visionlink CEO Dr. W. Dougals Zimmerman is presenting on Community Information Exchange (CIE) building, and we have a booth with lots of information and fun giveaways. Come by and say hello! The Co-Chairs of the conference are Robyn Davis, President & CEO of the Brown County United Way, and Amy Canterbury, the President & CEO of the United Way o

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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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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 14, 2023

Nonprofits don’t need to reinvent the wheel to raise awareness and get more supporters, but they do need to refine and update their communications strategies. Here are four tips to get your organization the recognition it needs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2023

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus.org – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. Golf tournaments have an undeserved reputation of being outdated and not worth the effort. To be honest, without the right tools in place, they have been. But today’s technology makes planning and executing a lucrative golf tournament easier than ever.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

I’m guessing you put a lot of effort into crafting your nonprofit’s email messages. You carefully consider the subject line and preview pane, email copy, images and design, and call to action. At least I hope you do! And you can learn how to do this here , here , and here. However, a quality email message, be it an appeal, thank you, gratitude report, or other call to action, isn’t the whole story.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 17, 2023

At many nonprofits, volunteers play critical roles, from staffing special events and keeping programs running to serving as directors on boards. They are often the most effective community ambassadors, but, increasingly, nonprofits must consider the risks associated with failing to vet potential volunteers.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 17, 2023

For years, many book lovers felt that Barnes & Noble was the epitome of a soulless big box store. The store prioritized cost and efficiency over readers while putting many local, independent bookstores out of business. Then Amazon supersized this approach and put Barnes & Noble on the brink of bankruptcy as the pandemic began.

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Charity Village

MARCH 17, 2023

This article was previously published by Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia and is reprinted with permission. Full disclosure: this blog was supposed to be published last week. The stress had been building from the pressure I was putting on myself to complete my draft while also being on the road this past month facilitating our storytelling workshops across […] The post Resisting a Rest: How Urgency Culture Polices our Work appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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Bloomerang

MARCH 17, 2023

You’ve completed thorough prospect research , cultivated and provided a site visit, prepared a first-rate proposal and secured a meeting to make a solicitation, but the major donor prospect responds with a “no.” This scenario occurs every day. Winning fundraisers know how to handle it. Bottom line: Fundraisers typically hear one out of three responses to an ask: Yes, No, or Maybe.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 15, 2023

The relationship between a nonprofit board and the CEO/executive director is frequently referred to as a partnership. Most governance literature cites that the board and executive partnership is a goal where there is a clear distinction between the roles and a relationship that is equal and balanced.

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DonorPerfect

MARCH 16, 2023

Last year, you and your team worked tirelessly to meet your fundraising and donor acquisition goals. As the year passes, you slowly see the progress you made trickle away as each new donor you acquired fails to respond to this years’ appeals. Fundraising can seem like a frustrating and insurmountable game when facing a high Read More » The post Confessions of a Serial Lapsed Donor appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Charity Village

MARCH 17, 2023

What is the digital divide? If you are reading this, you probably have stable internet access, a laptop, smartphone, or tablet, and the skills required to use the internet effectively and safely. But many Canadians are not as fortunate. The digital divide is a serious gap in internet service experienced by communities across Canada—especially Indigenous […] The post Funding to address Canada’s digital divide appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Advertiser: Digital Ocean

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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Qgiv

MARCH 14, 2023

2022 was a year of growth for many nonprofits across the country. While many have embraced the “new normal” as we move past the pandemic, there continue to be underlying challenges for nonprofits trying to raise money in 2023. These were both brought on and exacerbated by the pandemic and the resulting economic uncertainty that has followed. Despite organizations utilizing fundraising best practices , many challenges for nonprofits remain.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 13, 2023

Fundraising methods are in a constant state of flux, but over the years we’ve seen a real divide in terms of more traditional methods versus modern methods of digital outreach. So which one is right for your organization? Let’s dive into each type.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 13, 2023

Using the example of an educational nonprofit, this article presents five steps nonprofits can take to implement strategic inquiry including building board support, listening to community, research, broadening networks, and sharing the journey. The post How to Implement Strategic Inquiry at Your Nonprofit in 5 Steps appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Charity Village

MARCH 17, 2023

In our February 2023 CharityVillage Connects podcast episode checking up on workplace mental health in Canada’s nonprofit sector, we interviewed Paula Allen, Global Leader, Research and Total Wellbeing and a Senior Vice-President, TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks). In our interview, Paula shared important insight into the top mental health concerns of employees, how leaders and individuals […] The post “There truly is no work-life separation”: An Interview with Paula Allen about work

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Advertiser: Syncrony

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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Donorbox

MARCH 17, 2023

Storytelling has been a part of human communication for centuries. Stories are how we connect with each other, how we learn new things, and how we make meaning from our experiences. Storytelling is an important tool for nonprofits, too! Since so much of nonprofit work is qualitative instead of quantitative, storytelling helps nonprofits show the […] The post Tell the Perfect Fundraising Story for Your Campaign [+Examples] appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 16, 2023

As fundraisers because we want to use curiosity in all kinds of ways to get donors engaged in our appeals and keep them engaged. But how? Here are three things to consider for the teaser on your next direct mail fundraising appeal.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2023

As explained in John Baldoni 's, book, Lead With Purpose , Marshall Goldsmith suggests all leaders make it a habit to regularly ask their employees these six questions : Where do you think we should be going? Where do you think you and your part of the business should be going? What do you think you're doing well? If you were the leader, what ideas would you have for you?

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 17, 2023

The post Club Membership Cards: Your Key to Member Loyalty appeared first on WildApricot.

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Advertiser: DonorDock

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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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2023

In 2020, women in the U.S. controlled one-third of household financial assets–more than $10 trillion. Over the next decade, women are projected to inherit an even greater share of wealth–possibly a majority of the $30 trillion in financial assets Baby Boomers will transfer to younger generations. In addition, there is increased global awareness of women’s issues such as reproductive rights in the U.S., the #MeToo movement in Asia , reproductive rights activism in Honduras , and the ongoing fight

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 13, 2023

Research going back almost two decades has shown disturbingly high turnover rates and low morale plague fundraising professionals. For this reason, Greg Warner, CEO and founder of MarketSmart, shared four practical recommendations for raising retention rates.

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Nonprofit AF

MARCH 13, 2023

Every month or so, I get an appeal letter from my alma mater, Washington University in St. Louis (Go Bears!

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Bloomerang

MARCH 15, 2023

In this post, we talk to Cait, a hospitality manager and athletic instructor, in New Orleans, LA, who donates $10 each month to WWNO, the New Orleans Public Radio station. The Cause : WWNO , New Orleans Public Radio | See how public radio stations use Bloomerang to move their missions forward. The Donation : $10/month What inspired you to make a donation to WWNO?

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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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Big Duck

MARCH 15, 2023

The post What can messaging do for your organization? appeared first on Big Duck.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 14, 2023

Tax season and end-of-year giving represent a key time for donor-advised funds (DAF) donors. Developing strategies now will ensure organizations are well positioned for year end. Here are three actionable steps to get you started.

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CauseVox

MARCH 13, 2023

If your nonprofit is looking to increase donations and engage your supporters in a more meaningful way, adding a tribute dedication option on your donation form is a must. Not only do tribute donations allow donors to make a gift in honor or in memory of someone special, but it also offers a variety of benefits for your organization. We’ve added an integrated Tribute Dedication option on the CauseVox donation form to make it easy for donors to pay tribute to someone special in their life.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 15, 2023

“I currently send out only newsletter emails for my non-profit, but I am curious to know more. Are there different types of email marketing that I can add to my strategy?” Great question, but first, let’s explore what email marketing is and is not. What is email marketing? Email marketing is the process of connecting to your organization’s audience via email.

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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.

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