NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It retains proven best practices—the ones that have made this the field’s go-to book—addressing an enduring shift toward innovation, cutting-edge research, and a call for more inclusive fundraising. It prepares nonprofit professionals, fundraisers, boards, and volunteers for mission-based fundraising.

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Donor Search

JULY 29, 2021

Nonprofits rely on prospect research to unearth insights that lead to a more effective fundraising strategy. Prospect research is the process of identifying potential donors who are most likely to give to your organization based on a variety of wealth and affinity indicators.

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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 Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

One such way is through professional development programs. . We’ve written this guide on professional development programs to help nonprofit executives like you empower employees to develop skills and hone their craft. Explore these four best practices when creating great professional development programs: .

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Nonprofits Source

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Google’ is on the rise as more patients and consumers research symptoms, practices, and health tips before ever stepping foot into a medical facility. As a healthcare professional, this means you need to think like a patient when perfecting your organization’s online presence. In the digital era of healthcare, ‘Dr.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Professional associations have a lot on their plate. We’ve assembled a list of some of the best tools you can implement in your professional association to help you meet different goals. Robust association management is a central component of running a successful professional association.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Have you taken the time to assess your expertise as a development professional from a leadership perspective? Through the execution of a range of administrative, communication, and managerial responsibilities, the development professional gains a thorough understanding of both fundraising strategies and organizational needs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The 2023 report is based on the survey responses of 1,732 nonprofit professionals that subscribe to or follow Nonprofit Tech for Good on social media. Survey questions covered website and email communications, online fundraising, social media, and professional development in the nonprofit sector.

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.orgSource

MARCH 4, 2024

Actually, the process is based on three decades of research conducted by authors Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne. Companies, like Udemy , Online MedED , and Health Stream are encroaching on the professional development arena, and they are eager to attract your audience. Their research indicates that customers don’t want quantity.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 24, 2023

Nonprofit professionals are constantly being challenged to be more “data-driven” in their work. This is where the increasing amount of nonprofit sector research reports can help. Research can also shine a light on where your nonprofit may need to focus more energy in its engagement with donors. Save your spot.

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

When asking for a legacy gift from a donor to your nonprofit, it’s important to approach the conversation with sensitivity and professionalism. Here are ten practical steps to help you navigate the process: 1. Your research about the donor can be anecdotal or extensive, depending on your support staff and budget.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing. Pictured above).

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sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2022

And even as we make strides toward returning to “normal,” there are many unanswered questions about what the future of work will look like for nonprofit professionals. This is “good” stress or eustress as it’s sometimes referred to by researchers. Practice healthy productivity. Practice being socially distant from your devices.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

After all, we are the home of professional experts. Identify Your Public Associations have several broad categories of constituents including members, industry professionals, prospective members, and the public. Do the Research Favorite playlists change quickly. So how do you begin to tap this new resource? Take Hardy’s advice.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

This guide will explore best practices for creating a blogging and content strategy that drives audience engagement, encourages donations, and makes readers feel like part of your nonprofit’s community. Research shows that interactive content earns more engagement and twice as many conversions as static content.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Our research shows that people who know how others see them are more skilled at showing empathy and taking others’ perspectives. Despite these and plenty of other reasons to take a deep dive into you, Eurich’s research also revealed that, based on her definition, only about 10-15% of people are truly self-aware. Find trusted advisors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Many nonprofit professionals will tell you that the answer is “time” and/or “resources.” No matter how intuitive a system may be, there are always a few questions, tips, and tricks that a training professional can help you with so you get started on a solid foundation. Are they affiliated with any nonprofit professional organizations?

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

According to Salesforce research, innovation is necessary as member expectations continue to evolve. Download our new whitepaper to discover practical tech tips and learn how the powerful combination of Salesforce and Nimble AMS can transform your association. Download now.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

It is a networking and development organization that connects executives with education, research, ideas, and people. Our agenda delivers strategies you can put into practice immediately, along with the creative vision leaders need to succeed in digital markets. Kimberly practices not-for-profit and corporate law. leadership.

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Media Cause

JUNE 7, 2023

In this piece, our goal is to share AI best practices for nonprofit organizations when utilizing them for content and search engine optimization (SEO) strategies. AI Best Practices: Things Nonprofits Should Be Aware Of While AI can be beneficial, knowing it’s an aid, not a replacement for critical thinking, is important.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Finding the bandwidth and funding to provide professional guidance for staff and volunteers may be a stumbling block. Do the research. A professional DEI training program can help people identify blind spots and biases while maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere. Lack of resources. Initiatives that seem more urgent.

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Double the Donation

APRIL 3, 2024

Higher education fundraising professionals work hard every day to generate the revenue that keeps their schools running. By doing so, they offer a better educational experience to students, provide scholarships and financial aid, fund research projects, and more. That’s […]

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2019

In the wake of some of the most stressful times for nonprofits and activists that I work with, many are seeking out ways to reduce burnout, practice self-care and build empathetic relationships and supportive policies in the workplace. There is now enough evidence from research that stressful workplaces are counter-productive to impact.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 23, 2021

Dilenschneider wrote, The Critical First Years of your Professional Life. His lessons are based on his four decades of experience in the work world, along with research and dozens of interviews with business experts. That's why are few years ago he released a new edition of his best-seller.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Building on this, our research challenges the conventional wisdom that nonprofits should allocate nearly all of their budget to program costs. These well-meaning practices can compel nonprofits to scrimp in ways that make them less effective. The Research Brief is a short take on interesting academic work.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. Collaborate with peers : Engage with other fundraisers and organizations to share insights and best practices.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

I’ll share some of the productivity research, benefits and limitations, and demo some simple ways integrate into marketing work flows. I’ll also share some practical tips for organizational or team adoption. Save your FREE seat now to attend the most impactful + insightful conference for nonprofit professionals this year.

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VQ Strategies

MAY 17, 2023

Driven by the power of volunteer energy and grounded in comprehensive research, the Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement launched to answer this exact question. Within these pages, you will find resources and practical steps to bolster your collective efforts in cultivating stronger communities.

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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.” But we need different ways to learn at different points in our professional careers. Micro-learning has become more important because the way we work has dramatically changed.We

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 5, 2022

In addition to general business practices, your nonprofit must also be able to accurately track the effects any increases or decreases in fundraising expenses might have on the overall financial picture. . If your nonprofit doesn’t do this kind of record-keeping and analysis, the good news is that it is never too late to start! .

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

With all of this in mind, even if it has never been a targeted approach at your organization, delving deeper into the trove of research we have about Women’s Philanthropy could be an incredible tool for your fundraising success. You can find it here at the Proven Practices website. Let us know in the comments.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. I use the themes to guide my professional work and writing. What gave me joy?

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Twenty Hats

AUGUST 18, 2020

Why I love this practice and know it’s worth the commitment. A Leadership Circle is a common practice for business owners, corporate CEOs and nonprofit executives. In a Circle, like-minded professionals gather to discuss common challenges, suggest solutions, and expand their overall leadership skills.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 27, 2012

Welcome to Research Friday ! continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to. highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. The ASU Lodestar Center Research Friday Blog is on hiatus for the summer.

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Achieve

AUGUST 27, 2021

Nonprofits professionals turn to prospect research time after time to enhance and strengthen their fundraising strategies. This research method has the innate ability to uncover valuable information on prospective donors, helping your organization better understand its audience and determine key cultivation steps. .

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Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

Fundraising Tip: Build a Practice of Imperfection. It’s possible to maintain a drive for excellence and build a practice of imperfection at the same time. Being a complete leader and professional is about a willingness to identify gaps and engage in a process to close them, grow, and develop into stronger leaders.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Start with stewardship Research suggests that meaningful donor connections with nonprofit organizations are a key factor in determining their giving patterns. Prioritize prospect research If you’re looking to secure more grants this year, dedicate time now to research prospective funders for the year ahead.

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