.orgSource
MAY 23, 2023
What is your board’s financial IQ? That’s a question every association CEO should be able to answer. While you may not have a Warren Buffett in the group, hopefully, there are some above-average number crunchers. To adequately fulfill the three duties of a nonprofit board member —Care, Loyalty, and Obedience—a solid understanding of the organization’s financial activities is needed.
Association Analytics
MAY 4, 2023
In today’s data-driven world, having knowledge of analytics and data is a must. As an association professional, it’s more important than ever to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to understanding how to leverage the insights that data provides. Having this knowledge not only makes you better in your current role, but it will also help significantly when advancement opportunities arise.
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NonProfit PRO
MAY 19, 2023
If major gift fundraising is Morton’s, social fundraising is McDonald’s. We’re not talking about the food; we’re talking about scale. The great thing about the scale of social fundraising is that you get a lot of data. So, here’s what the fast food of fundraising has to offer other income channels.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 11, 2023
Staying current with the latest digital marketing and fundraising trends and benchmarks is essential for nonprofits. The 2023 reports reaffirm the growing power of monthly giving, the need to clean your email list(s) regularly, and reveal that more nonprofits are understanding that social media requires an investment in social ads to produce results.
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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.
EveryAction
MAY 11, 2023
Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Check out our last installment here ! When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—yo
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.orgSource
MAY 29, 2023
The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Trye Nichols prompted vocal support for social justice throughout the business community. Organizations of all stripes were quick to issue statements confirming their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In 2020, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) reported that following George Floyd’s death, 85% of organizations published a statement on racial justice or diversity and 63% took action to address those concerns.
Nimble AMS
MAY 5, 2023
Has your association experienced this latest trend? Recently, there has been a rise in for-profit organizations building “community” as part of their business strategy. Because of this trend, associations have experienced more and more competition. Many of these new “associations” began as a byproduct of an individual building their personal brand with the help of easy collaboration tools like Slack.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 16, 2023
A GivingUSA study revealed a significant increase in millennial gift giving from 2016 to 2022, and much of that lift is a result of direct mail. Taking advantage of empty mailboxes, in addition to understanding what really motivates millennials to give, is key to the future of most fundraising programs.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 8, 2023
By Shay Lessman , Content Writer and Editor for Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. When the first text message was sent on December 3 rd , 1992, no one could have conceived how important this mode of communication would become for people worldwide. Now, text messaging is ingrained into our everyday lives.
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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.
EveryAction
MAY 2, 2023
No matter how your nonprofit organization is making change in the world, it’s impacted by others’ decisions, whether those decisions come from local and national legislators, corporations, institutions, or others who hold power and shape the way we live our lives. That’s why we often say that advocacy is for everyone: when decisions are being made that affect your organization’s work, mission, and vision, it just makes sense to get involved, unite your supporters, and move them to take action wi
Cadmium CD
MAY 18, 2023
Educators know that tailoring teaching approaches to meet the unique needs of individual learners is crucial for keeping them engaged in the learning process. The same is true for associations offering professional development courses to their members.
Qgiv
MAY 17, 2023
Your online donation forms have the potential to boost your fundraising results. But how do you know if your donation form is hurting or helping your chances? We’ve put together this list of 5 ways you can optimize your online donation forms to increase the funds you raise. Each of these options has been proven to boost fundraising, but like all things, your mileage may vary.
Nimble AMS
MAY 16, 2023
Is your association looking for tips to stay relevant to your younger members? If so, you’ll need to get to know Generation Z. Pew Research defines Gen Z as anyone born after 1996, meaning approximately 68 million Generation Z are living in America. Read our blog for a breakdown of Generation Z and helpful tips to attract young professionals to your association. 7 Gen Z trends your association needs to know How well do you know Generation Z?
As part of building a new supporter journey (from making a one-time donation to becoming a sustaining supporter), The Denan Project set out to shorten the time between the first donation and the recurring donations.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 1, 2023
While an effective email strategy is a powerful magnet, it can also be a virtuous cycle of reciprocal care and feeding for prospects. Here are four email strategies to get your best fundraising results.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 6, 2023
The next series of webinars required to earn a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good starts August 23, but if you would like to earn the certificate now — you can purchase the notes and recordings from the last series presented in March, April and May 2023. Once paid, you will be sent the notes and recordings within 24 hours for the required three webinars: [$30] Website & Email Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits [$30] Online Fundraising Best Pr
EveryAction
MAY 24, 2023
from our friends at MissionWired From breaking news to unfolding emergencies, there will be key moments for your organization when you might acquire thousands (even hundreds of thousands!) of email addresses or phone numbers of new supporters, ready to take action. But what does it mean to keep those supporters active and interested in your purpose and work for the long haul?
Cadmium CD
MAY 18, 2023
Meticulous planning and attention to detail are fundamental to organizing a successful event, with the registration process playing a critical role in shaping attendees' first impressions. When the registration process runs smoothly and efficiently, it paves the way for a positive experience and sets the stage for effective communication and engagement between you and your attendees.
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As the pandemic advanced, we were keenly aware of the apprehension and pain throughout our community. Clients and colleagues contacted us with questions about managing revenue shortfall, introducing new technology, and preparing for changing membership patterns. When we seek input on critical issues, members of.orgCommunity, our networking and education organization, are an invaluable resource.
Candid
MAY 9, 2023
For every $100 foundations give to an Ivy League school, how many dollars do you think foundations give to a historically Black college and university (HBCU)? That’s a trick question—it’s not a matter of dollars, but of cents. In fact, for every $100 foundations gave to the average Ivy League, they gave 56 cents to the average HBCU. HBCUs have long played a pivotal role in the United States.
Nimble AMS
MAY 12, 2023
Your membership committee plays a vital role in your association—guiding conversations about key membership benefits, identifying potential member pain points , and strategizing solutions to better support your members. We’re here to help you enhance your membership committee! Empower your membership committee to do its important work by following the strategies in this blog.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 24, 2023
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that applications are open for the Renew America’s Nonprofits grant, a funding opportunity that will support projects to reduce energy use in buildings owned and operated by 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 13, 2023
Sponsored by BoardSite — a board of directors management platform that centralizes key administrative tasks like meeting scheduling, document management, and online voting in a secure digital platform. Between coordinating busy schedules and deciding on agenda items, it’s often difficult for nonprofit boards to be truly productive. BoardSite is a unique digital platform that helps nonprofit boards of directors stay organized, compliant, and engaged.
DonorPerfect
MAY 25, 2023
Fundraising software has become a vast marketplace as the tech industry continues to grow. Buying a constituent relationship management system (CRM) is not an easy decision – budget, features, data migration, and stakeholders all come into play as you consider countless solutions. It can be overwhelming for a nonprofit organization to vet several CRMs before Read More » The post 6 Overlooked Factors for Evaluating Fundraising Software appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraisin
The Sponsorship Collective
MAY 22, 2023
Sponsorship isn’t something companies hand out like candy. You have to chase it, work for it, and offer something of value to achieve it. However, there are other ways to reach the finish line, such as sponsorship consultancy. What is a commission-based sponsorship consultant? A sponsorship consultant sells sponsorship to companies on your behalf. They […] The post Should You Hire a Commission-Based Sponsorship Consultant?
Candid
MAY 24, 2023
The story you are about to hear is true. No names are changed. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. This is just a moment to celebrate and spotlight the power of nonprofit leadership and to offer what is quite a compelling argument for innovation. The Princeton Senior Resource Center (PSRC) in Princeton, New Jersey, with a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency , under the leadership of Drew Dyson offers us a textbook case of how investment in professional development pays off.
Nimble AMS
MAY 23, 2023
Nimble AMS is proud to announce our new partner ship with Aplusify , Implementation and M anaged S ervices. Aplusify empowers associations and nonprofits to maximize the ir Salesforce platforms. With over 300 Salesforce experts on Ap l usify’s team, the organization brings industry experience and insights to member-based organizations.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 5, 2023
Whether you’re considering a software purchase, implementing new software, or simply trying to lower costs on the software you already have, there are ways that you can save money. Let’s look at six ways to save money and get more out of your nonprofit’s software.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 14, 2023
Bing ‘s market share compared to Google Search is small, but that could change in the near future. A lawsuit against Google is moving through the federal courts alleging that Google has monopolized the online advertising market by acquiring its competitors and forcing businesses and nonprofits to use its products and services. Without a doubt, more competition is needed in the search and digital ad space and should Google be ordered to sell its advertising platform, Bing is well-positioned
DonorPerfect
MAY 22, 2023
Written by DonorPerfect and Kylie Melville, Digital Marketing Manager at DonorSearch As a fundraiser, you know that identifying and cultivating the right donors is essential for the success of your organization’s fundraising efforts. And with donations on the decline, an efficient process for nurturing prospects is becoming more and more crucial for nonprofits.
Hands on Fundraising
MAY 16, 2023
So last time, I wrote about communicating less with facts and more with feelings. Because giving isn’t a logical act, it’s an emotional one. And feelings are how we best connect with other people. But how do you do that? Think about communicating with one person, not an audience. If you’re focused on your audience, […] The post How to share feelings appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
Charity Village
MAY 19, 2023
Canadians, now more than ever, better understand the value of establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries. And just like how personal boundaries help us create peace of mind, safety, and mutual respect, the same is true for defining and maintaining professional boundaries! Boundary basics First, what is a boundary? A boundary is an openly communicated expectation for […] The post How to set healthy workplace boundaries appeared first on CharityVillage.
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