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Informed Delivery: A Year-End Fundraising Strategy You May Have Overlooked

NonProfit PRO

Informed Delivery can increase the effectiveness of your direct mail fundraising campaign while decreasing your postage costs. With only two more months left to take advantage of its dual benefits, here are the answers to the frequently asked questions I get on this strategy.

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Don’t Risk Your Donors’ Data: How Nonprofits Can Protect Sensitive Information

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits that fail to protect sensitive information risk exposing their donors’ personal information, and losing their trust and financial support along the way. But proactive steps — including data devaluation — keep valuable information out of bad actors’ hands and prevent data compromise.

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How to Get Program Impact Information for Your Donor

NonProfit PRO

One of the most difficult aspects of fundraising is getting enough program impact information to give to the donor. And the amazing thing is that most managers and leaders find more value in investing on the front end of fundraising than they do in putting resources into the back end (servicing donors after they give).

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Reverse Board Inaction With Informative Reports 

NonProfit PRO

During the meeting — and this may be the only activity that happens at the meeting — there will be reports. Sometimes it feels like one report after another with an occasional question thrown-in and some member moving, and then the board votes to accept the report. And then, the meeting is over. Is this what you really signed up for?

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You’re Invited! WUSC International Volunteer Information Session

Charity Village

Join WUSC on November 24th from 12pm to 1pm EST for a virtual information and Q&A session to learn more about the importance of international volunteering and how […]. WUSC International Volunteer Information Session appeared first on CharityVillage. Are you a Canadian citizen or permanent resident? The post You’re Invited!

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How to Use Donor Demographics to Inform Your Fundraising Strategies

DonorPerfect

Read More » The post How to Use Donor Demographics to Inform Your Fundraising Strategies appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs. While they differ from for-profit organizations in fundamental ways, there are some unmistakable similarities as well.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What’s The Best Way To Share Tax Information With Donors?

Bloomerang

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on best practices around sharing tax information with donors. First, I’m not really comfortable with the way we inform donors of the tax-deductibility of their gifts. Are we missing out by not sharing information about these opportunities? Not a Tax Lawyer.

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How To Thrive On Information Overload

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Ross Dawson ’s new book, Thriving On Overload , provides you practical insights and strategies to build a positive relationship with information and excel at work and all your ventures. Dawson draws on his work as a leading futurist and 25 years of research into the practices that transform a surplus of information into compelling value.

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How to Find Donor Information in Your Fundraising CRM

DonorPerfect

Nonprofit CRMs are an excellent tool to manage donor data, and often, a CRM’s highly customizable nature makes it easy to collect and store all the information you could possibly need. This abundance of information IS an advantage, but it can also feel overwhelming when it comes to dredging through donor file after donor file Read More ».

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Tips and Application Information for Canada’s Community Service Recovery Fund

DonorPerfect

Here are the requirements, essential details, and tips for strengthening your Read More » The post Tips and Application Information for Canada’s Community Service Recovery Fund appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Tips and Application Information for Canada’s Community Service Recovery Fund

DonorPerfect

Here are the requirements, essential details, and tips for strengthening your Read More » The post Tips and Application Information for Canada’s Community Service Recovery Fund appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Webinar Recap: NCACPA Leverages Data to Inform Key Business Decisions

Association Analytics

The North Carolina Association of CPAs (NCACPA) is focused on providing superior service to its 13,000+ members in the accounting profession and community. They’re dedicated to monitoring changes within the profession and ensuring members receive necessary resources and updates.

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

Charity Village

I start to feel paralyzed – frozen – unable to process more information or take in anything else. The post Why trauma-informed workplaces are necessary to support nonprofit staff and volunteers appeared first on CharityVillage. This is my trauma response – and […].

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Information Technology Lead in the USA or Canada

Cloud 4 Good

Cloud for Good is seeking an Information Technology Lead to build the internal technology department within the organization. The IT Lead will be responsible for overseeing and managing Cloud for Good’s internal technology infrastructure and IT Security. This role will report to the VP, People + Operations.

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How To Thrive Amidst Information Overload

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Ross Dawson ’s book, Thriving On Overload , provides you practical insights and strategies to build a positive relationship with information and excel at work and all your ventures. Dawson draws on his work as a leading futurist and 25 years of research into the practices that transform a surplus of information into compelling value.

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Statistics Canada releases information on rural nonprofits in Canada

Charity Village

The post Statistics Canada releases information on rural nonprofits in Canada appeared first on CharityVillage. Rural nonprofits employed just over one tenth (11.6%) of all nonprofit employees and were responsible for 7.3% of revenues generated. The release of the Rural Canada Non-Profits, 2019, database […].

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How to Keep Your Nonprofit Informed of Cybersecurity Threats

Tech Soup Blog

For many nonprofits, staying informed of cybersecurity threats can be a challenge — along with prioritizing their response to them. This is especially true in light of how the landscape of threats is ever-evolving. Those involved in the hacking world continually find new ways around our traditional defenses.

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7 Benefits of Stored Payment Information

Nimble AMS

Amazon never asks me to enter payment information at checkout. Instead, payment information is stored under the Manage Payment Options under My Account. Once your stored payment information is established, every time you checkout it is a snap! Nothing that I absolutely needed, but checkout was quick and easy. Quick and easy.

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Become the trusted information source for your industry

Nimble AMS

Who can you trust for information these days? Research sources (if you trust them) show that the American public distrusts common information sources: According to Pew Research Center, Americans’ trust in the federal government is at near historic lows. Three effective ways to become the trusted source of information in your industry.

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Using Data to Inform Your Membership Decisions

Joy of Membership

Jamie Beaulieu and I had a great conversation on this week’s podcast about how membership organizations can use data to inform decision-making and strategy. The post Using Data to Inform Your Membership Decisions appeared first on The Joy of Membership™. Happy Tuesday! I hope you were able to catch it. Want to get this new list?

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What is Information Architecture? The Un-Flashy Key to Nonprofit Website Success

sgEngage

While I applaud the designers of these templates for the beauty and even the adaptability of the templates to fit a variety of website types, I want to make a case for the value of a good Information Architecture. Information Architecture (IA) is the structural design of a website. The post What is Information Architecture?

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Ask Maureen: Collecting Information from Nonprofit Supporters

sgEngage

Dear Maureen, What information should we collect from our nonprofit’s supporters? Once someone is signed up for your email, you may want to collect more detailed interest information from them through a short survey. Finally, be sure that you’ve got a plan to use the information you’re collecting! Hope this helps!

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Leadership Legacy: Creating Your Narrative Through Resiliency and a Trauma Informed Lens

Charity Village

The post Leadership Legacy: Creating Your Narrative Through Resiliency and a Trauma Informed Lens appeared first on CharityVillage. Resilience is both innate and can be taught. Our experiences of conflict, trauma, and adversity, as well as how we […].

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Keeping Volunteer Information Secure from Cyber Theft & Data Leaks

VolunteerMark

In the era of “hacking” and information being easily accessible on the internet, it’s no surprise that people are ever more concerned about privacy and information security, especially at nonprofits. The post Keeping Volunteer Information Secure from Cyber Theft & Data Leaks appeared first on VolunteerMark Blog.

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Candid and COVID-19: Getting information to a world in crisis

Candid

Candid responded by publishing a website that provided information on funding for coronavirus relief, resources for nonprofits and individuals, news on the pandemic, and more. Creating the site was a cross-departmental effort in the spirit of Candid’s mission to “get [people] the information they need to do good.”

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Martus 4.5: Lowering the Barrier to Better Information Security through Strong Crypto

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

of Martus —our free, open source, secure information collection and management software—which includes major updates and usability improvements. Our goal is to make it far easier for groups that work with vulnerable populations keep the sensitive information they collect confidential.

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National Information and Referral Services Day

VisionLink

241 declaring November 16 as "National Information and Referral Services Day" at the request of the Alliance of Information and Referral Services (AIRS). One such services is 2-1-1 , a phone number used to access information about community services. In 2011 the Senate passed S.RES.241

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Why Data Informed VS Data Driven?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

One of the questions I was asked, ”Why Data Informed? ” Being data-informed is something very different from a data-driven culture. But, because it doesn’t acknowledge the importance of basing decisions on multiple information sources, it can doom an organization to epic failures. Why Not Data-Driven?”

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Get Up To Date CompTIA SK0-004 Exam Study Tips And Information

Find the free stuff

The post Get Up To Date CompTIA SK0-004 Exam Study Tips And Information appeared first on PhreeSite.com. Hinting at getting through the commencement CompTIA Server+ communicating risks however can not uncut the luck on the preparation or how you will be able to cope up with the CompTIA Server+ new question?

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The Difference Between Informal And Formal Mentoring

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Sometimes, though, not everyone understands the important difference between informal mentoring and formal mentoring. As a leader in your workplace, consider establishing a formal mentoring program to supplement the informal mentoring that is surely taking place at your company/organization.

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Statistics Canada releases information on charitable donations in 2020

Charity Village

Statistics Canada has issued new information on charitable donors in the year 2020. Click here to read the full release, which includes detailed demographic information. The post Statistics Canada releases information on charitable donations in 2020 appeared first on CharityVillage. The median […].

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September 2015 Update: Your Feedback Informs Everything We Do

Wild Apricot

We’re always collecting your feedback from a variety of sources to inform the direction Wild Apricot takes. This month sees us taking our commitment to collecting feedback to new heights. We've implemented software usability testing that allows select users to test out upcoming features before they are released!

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Ask Rita: An Employee Took Our Confidential Information for Their Own Personal Use and Won’t Give it Back—What Can We Do?

Blue Avocado

Recently, it became necessary to look at an employee’s work email to get some information on a case they were handling […]. The post Ask Rita: An Employee Took Our Confidential Information for Their Own Personal Use and Won’t Give it Back—What Can We Do? appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Difference Between Information Governance And Data Governance

Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director

In today’s digitized world, more and more companies are realizing and utilizing concepts such as Information Governance and data governance to stay on top of the competition. In this piece of information, we will talk about both of these concepts in detail to develop a clear and complete understanding about both.

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The Information Diet: Not Just A Book, A Movement For Conscious Consumption of Information

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’ve been curating resources and teaching workshops on the topic of information coping skills for a couple of years. This was in the era before Facebook and there was far less information available compared today. This was in the era before Facebook and there was far less information available compared today. (My

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The Best Nonprofit Online Strategies are Data-Informed

John Kenyon

Your nonprofit’s best online strategies are the ones informed by your data. You don’t have to be a data expert to have great data-informed online strategies! That is great information to follow over time to see if you are improving, declining or holding steady to your averages. Top Online Content Example Report.

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The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 197: Protecting Patient Information—A Candid Conversation on Healthcare Compliance

sgEngage

Protecting patient information is critical. Expectations for the development team related to patient information. As long as I felt my leadership had made an informed decision, I could sleep at night.”. Topics Discussed in This Episode: Compliance officer’s viewpoint on sharing patient data. Grateful patient programs.

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Keeping Your Nonprofit’s Donor Information Safe

See3

The post Keeping Your Nonprofit’s Donor Information Safe appeared first on The See3 Blog. Those days are gone, and nonprofits can no longer afford to dismiss these challenges as problems bigger than their purview.

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How Benchmarking and Analytics Can Inform Fundraising Strategies

Connection Cafe

Average gifts, retention rates, channel giving, big data, small data…the sheer volume of information involved with fundraising can be daunting. At other times we might not have enough information to help answer a question. At times we might not know where to start and what reports are needed. So how can you make sense of it all?

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Leverage 100% of Your Wealth Screening Results

NonProfit PRO

It’s a fact: the more information you have about donors and prospects, the more strategic your fundraising campaigns can be. And, the most efficient way to uncover this information is through wealth screening. Get the Wealth Screening Playbook to learn how to leverage all of your wealth screening results.

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