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Visibility and relationships: Effective fundraising for small nonprofits

Candid

Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers. Start by getting to know your organization’s work intimately.

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4 Ways to Nurture Donor Relationships Through Staff Transitions

NonProfit PRO

Staff transitions are an inevitable part of growth and change at nonprofits, but nurturing donor relationships through these shifts can be challenging. Here are four ways that your organization can limit the negative effects of staff transitions.

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How Nonprofits Can Leverage Organic Social Media to Increase Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

While paid ads and steeply-priced lead lists may deliver short-term results, long-term donor relationships are built on trust and community. Meanwhile, building an organic community is like backpacking through that new country. Similarly, cultivating an organic community involves crafting a unique approach tailored to your audience.

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A Cost-Effective Way to Improve Donor Experiences

NonProfit PRO

I often catch myself wondering what my organization's donors or volunteers might be confused by and what ideas they would bring to the table if they were in charge for a day. Here are some ways you can think about changing your organization's processes to improve donor 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. By unpacking this relationship, we emphasize the importance of cultivating a dedicated workforce to enhance donor retention and drive sustainable growth.

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Essential Traits of Effective Nonprofit Leaders

Greater Giving

Leading with Purpose: Essential Traits of Effective Nonprofit Leaders The nonprofit sector thrives on passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference. Effective nonprofit leaders are purpose-driven, fostering a positive environment where staff, volunteers, and donors feel valued and empowered.

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Constituent Relationship Management: A Guide for Success

Bonterra

We’ve all experienced the challenges of building and retaining strong constituent relationships. As an organization doing social good, you have various constituents with different relationships to your cause. In the day-to-day effort of running a nonprofit, maintaining those relationships is no easy feat ??—