Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Whether involved in humanitarian response in conflict or disaster situations, development work, human rights, or peace-building, our international nonprofit customers have some of the most complex nonprofit missions on earth. But assuring security and data protection is a shared responsibility between Salesforce.org and our customers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

AI as a writing tool can make you even more efficient and give you time to do other things like plan great fundraising campaigns. To help you dive right in, this posts provides an overview of the tools available, best practices, and examples to make your chosen AI writing tool work for you. On social media and the news. At the office.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

To illustrate, by the time 2023 Pride began on June 1, there were already over 500 pieces of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation proposed or passed in state legislatures across the country. While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 1, 2023

Your volunteer orientation and training program should foster a happy, prepared volunteer base. A good orientation and training program will provide volunteers with a positive experience and first impression of your organization. Is your orientation and training program creating value and engagement?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Recently, a nonprofit professional said to me, “I don’t have time to learn anything new because I have too much work to do.” Yet, we know that learning continuously in a complex world is critical because otherwise our skills are quickly outdated. That’s the future.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2023

Today’s question come from a nonprofit leader who wants advice on how to frame monthly gift asks to minimize accounting complications between restricted and unrestricted gifts: . I know the IRS’s distinction between unrestricted and restricted donations, technically, but I am unsure how this plays out in the framing of monthly giving asks.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

Invest in professional development for yourself and your accounting team. Continuous learning opportunities keep your knowledge base fresh and relevant. The Statement of Activities—commonly referred to as an SOA—is one of four essential financial statements for nonprofit organizations. Let’s dive in! 5 Mistakes to Avoid 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Recently, we have been exploring a fascinating topic that is not only close to our hearts, but very timely due to burnout in the nonprofit sector – empathetic leadership. Recently, we have been exploring a fascinating topic that is not only close to our hearts, but very timely due to burnout in the nonprofit sector – empathetic leadership.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

The book, Power To The Middle , shows how managers are the crucial link between a company’s ground floor and top brass. However, new KcKinsey research reveals that this outdated perspective needs to change and that well-developed managers are the strategy that companies must prioritize to succeed today,” they add.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 3, 2022

Hui Li states that there are distinct differences between planned and unplanned leadership successions : “A smooth and successful transition contributes to organizational performance and sustainability, whereas a failed attempt causes resource deficits, power resistance, identity crises, or even organizational death.”

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

We talked with leaders from five organizations that manage grant funding and here are their best practices for establishing strong grant management processes. Learn the requirements. Learn the language and history. However, grantees sometimes run into difficulty deciphering the terminology between different funding sources.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

Do you wish you had a round-the-clock assistant that could handle repetitive tasks or help draft fundraising appeals, freeing up time to focus on more pressing tasks? I’m referring to ChatGPT , a revolutionary language model developed by OpenAI that’s changing the game in every industry. Well, there’s a solution. The best part?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 2, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Beyond the Basics: Elevating Volunteer Engagement for Nonprofit Success Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. They contribute their time, skills, and passion to support the cause, all without expecting anything in return. What skill sets are required for these tasks?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

The allocation of time and effort by board members is crucial for the success of these organizations. In this blog, we will explore the signs of a successful nonprofit board by examining the specific areas where board members can contribute their time.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A few of the most common expectations that volunteers have include a welcoming work environment, resources and tools needed to complete their job, training and support, accommodations and scheduling flexibility, and ongoing communication. The best practice is to optimize each stage of their journey. Job Description.

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 28, 2022

The best way to future-proof your volunteer program is by adapting to the needs and expectations of volunteers that provide their time. At VolunteerHub, we are consistently looking at best practices, trends, and events that impact how nonprofits can better recruit, engage, and manage volunteers. First impressions are crucial.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Earlier this month, I had an opportunity to facilitate a full-day innovation lab for an amazing group of network thinkers using human design methods to inform the design of a leadership network. It has been exactly a year since I have committed to practicing the methods from Luma Institute as part of improving my facilitation practice.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

However, we quickly learned its limitations and memorized the necessary caveats. Do you want to understand the difference between a task force, a working group, and a project team? The steady drumbeat of new features continues. AI is now a core part of Microsoft’s suite. At Google, Bard becames Gemini. The answer: Use it.

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 6, 2021

In part one of our new blog series, Support and Maintenance of Your University’s Salesforce Org , we will explore long-term maintenance and success strategies, starting with best practices for staffing your Salesforce instance. What Kind of Support Staff Do You Need? Tier 1 Support may include Business Analysts (BA) and Super Users (SU).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

The new book, Thrive With A Hybrid Workplace , provides a way forward to understand the changing world of work, to dispense of old biases, and to establish trust between the enterprise, its leaders, and its employees. Develop a thoughtful approach to hybrid work that is consistent with your organization’s core values. Kantor, PhD.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is no shortage of highly talented leaders coming from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and many of them lead from within the nonprofit sector. They do however face unique challenges, which are numerous and varied, reflecting the complex and evolving nature of the nonprofit sector as a whole.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

If you had a time machine and could go back to before coronavirus (COVID-19) impacted the world, how would you prepare? What would you do differently? By Stephanie Kanak , Content Strategist at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Here’s what they told us: 1.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

Once you understand the purpose of this software, you can start distinguishing between different nonprofit CRMs and choose the one that’s the most appropriate for your organization’s needs. Giving histories, gift amounts, and frequencies can reveal a lot about future willingness to give. Here’s what to expect: What is a nonprofit CRM?

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2022

Since you spend all day talking, it can be highly beneficial to set aside time specifically to. In this guide, we’ll cover the internal and external benefits your nonprofit will receive when you and other leaders at your organization work on developing better public speaking skills. build effective presentation skills. Volunteers.

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Gyrus

JULY 21, 2016

At the end of the day, it is the experience of ourselves and our colleagues that make the difference between industry acceptance and being just another small fish in the industry pond. The best way to ready ourselves for this shifting environment is Continuous Learning. Establishing a formal policy of Continuous Learning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2014

I love teaching (and learning) and it was a pleasure to work with students, nonprofits, and faculty. I also learned a lot working along side Nancy Smyth , Dean of the School of Social Work. I also learned a lot working along side Nancy Smyth , Dean of the School of Social Work.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

At a time when as many as one in three bachelor’s degree recipients in the U.S. At a time when as many as one in three bachelor’s degree recipients in the U.S. The phenomenon of our shrinking school-aged population is well documented. How is the perceived value of a college degree changing?

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

Fund development is, first, organizational development…. It’s a big job, serving as a development officer. It’s a big job, serving as a development officer. Bigger than far too many development officers (or their bosses and boards) think. You’re part of the problem. In fact, you may BE the problem. Why is that?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2021

As a professional in the nonprofit sector, you can absolutely still work to be the best you can be, developing your personal and professional skills and advancing your career along the way. Here at the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, we’ve dedicated ourselves to professional development in the nonprofit sector. Let’s get started. .

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 15, 2021

Have you heard the expression, “You learn something new every day?” After all, Abigail Adams once said, “Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” Therefore, we’ve compiled a couple of strategies that can help you continue your learning in the nonprofit sector.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 21, 2023

Blackbaud partners familiar with Raiser’s Edge NXT can help nonprofits configure their platform, receive comprehensive training , and develop custom software and integrations. When hiring a Raiser’s Edge NXT consultant, your team should adhere to these best practices: Outline the specifics of your Raiser’s Edge consulting project.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 17, 2023

The new book, Power To The Middle , shows how managers are the crucial link between a company’s ground floor and top brass. However, new KcKinsey research reveals that this outdated perspective needs to change and that well-developed managers are the strategy that companies must prioritize to succeed today,” they add.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

We’ll explore: Types of fundraising software to consider 7 essential fundraising software features to look for 5 steps to buy fundraising software 5 questions to ask when buying fundraising software It’s worth taking the time to research potential solutions, discuss options with your team, and deliberate before coming to a final decision.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Kania and Kramer developed the methodology to correct the practice of isolated intervention, choosing instead diverse partnerships aligned around shared goals. Unfortunately, the division between churches often mirror the broken system they are trying to alleviate. Communicate openly and timely.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nonprofit conferences are a great opportunity for industry professionals to hone their skills, network with their peers, and learn innovative new strategies to help their organizations thrive. But even if you have to skip most of them due to time and cost, we advise you to find at least a couple to attend. Cost: Tickets are free!

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donors’ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. This is why data warehouses can have such a significant impact on nonprofits. We’ll cover: What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, nonprofits are increasingly turning to technology to streamline operations, engage with donors and volunteers, and improve their ability to further their missions. What is the Salesforce for Nonprofits? These core features are just the beginning of what is possible with Salesforce for Nonprofits.

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