May, 2024

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Free Download: 2024 Nonprofit Tech Trends Report

NonProfit PRO

Prepare for where nonprofit technology is headed with Sage’s 2024 Nonprofit Tech Trends report. While the industry’s landscape is evolving at a rapid pace and every nonprofit is distinct, there are shared challenges and aspirations among you and your peers. Stay ahead of the curve by leveraging the experiences and perspectives of hundreds of nonprofit industry leaders.

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2024 Social Media Statistics for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A supplemental post to 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , the statistics listed below can guide your nonprofit in creating and maintaining a successful social media strategy. Facebook Facebook has 3.05 billion monthly active users of which 65% access the site daily and spend an average of 40 minutes per day on the platform. [ HootSuite ] By 2027, Facebook will reach 75% of the world’s population and is currently the world’s third most trafficked website after

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Thinking Outside the Traditional Non-Dues Revenue Box

Association Analytics

If you’re like most associations, it’s likely that your member dues have been in decline and that means you’ve got to look at other ways to make up for that difference, Diversifying revenue streams is key to long-term success, but your association doesn’t need to look far for solutions. With some creativity, collaboration, and an out-of-the-box mindset, your association can thrive in an ever-changing environment while providing value to members and industry partners alike.

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Join Us! Let's Elevate the Sector Together at The Grand Gathering!

VisionLink

We are excited to see you at this year's Grand Gathering in Grand Rapids, MI, May 20 - 23, 2024! Stop by our booth #200 in the Exhibit Hall and talk with Deb Tanner, Visionlink Senior Customer Advocate & Domain Expert, and Lisa Hrivnak, Director of Administration & All Things Visionlink! We want to hear more about your challenges and opportunities and share ways we can support your vision.

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How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.

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Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation and Impact: Reflecting on Our Journey

The MatrixFiles

Matrix Group is officially 25 years old today. I say “officially” because May 1 is the date on our incorporation papers, but the real date is April 22, when I opened up shop in shared office space in Georgetown, Washington, DC. If you want to hear stories about when, why and how I started the company, listen to this week’s episode of Associations Thrive.

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5 reasons to attend Xperience 2024

Nimble AMS

Have you registered for one of the most exciting events in the association industry? You won’t want to miss Xperience 2024 in Las Vegas on September 23-26! Join Community Brands experts and industry peers to explore exciting product features and the latest technological innovations designed for associations and event professionals. During our three-day event, you’ll hear powerful stories and gain interactive product training to enhance your organization’s efficiency and amplify your mission.

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The Use of AI in Fundraising: Maximizing Donations with Data-Driven Asks

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Stasia Hural , Digital Marketing Lead at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. In today’s fundraising sector, technology is vital. AI is becoming increasingly important in fundraising. Using AI isn’t just a passing trend; it’s essential for nonprofits looking to make a bigger impact.

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What to know about U.S. nonprofit sector demographics 

Candid

What’s the demographic composition of the U.S. nonprofit sector—in terms of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status? Are staff, leaders, and board members equally diverse? How does leadership diversity vary by organization size, revenue, subsector, and state? How do majority BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) nonprofits fare compared with majority white-led ones?

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Join Us! Southeast Regional Conference

VisionLink

Join us May 7-10, 2024, at the 2024 United Way Southeastern Regional Conference held at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. from May 7-10, 2024. The Southeast Regional Conference (SERC) has served as the United Way's premier regional learning opportunity for more than 60 years. Engaging workshops, inspirational keynote speakers, and innovation knowledge exchange provide United Way leaders with multiple avenues for learning and networking.

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Boy Scouts Of America Rebrands To Scouting America

The NonProfit Times

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), which in recent years has been rocked by declining participation, a coronavirus pandemic that limited in-person gatherings, sexual abuse litigation and Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring for the national organization, is being rebranded. As of February 8, 2025, the Irving, Texas-based national organization will be known as Scouting America.

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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. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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9 tech grants for your nonprofit in 2024

DonorDock

Discover 9 tech grants for your nonprofit in 2024! From funding for donor management and design tools to website overhauls and hardware purchases, these grants can help propel your organization forward!

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4 Ways to Amplify Your Nonprofit’s Great Content

NonProfit PRO

There is more competition than ever for your audience's attention. Here's how to amplify your organization's content to grab their attention.

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Canada’s Volunteer Awards – Celebrating Canadians who make a Difference

Charity Village

The Call for Nominations are Now Open for Canada’s Volunteer Awards 2024 The Canada’s Volunteer Awards (CVA) is accepting nominations until June 12, 2024. Now is your chance to recognize the impact that outstanding volunteers, not-for-profit organizations, social enterprises, and socially responsible businesses create in your communities. You can play a role in recognizing […] The post Canada’s Volunteer Awards – Celebrating Canadians who make a Difference appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Did nonprofit leadership become more racially diverse after 2020? 

Candid

Since 2020, we’ve seen a greater sense of urgency to address racial inequities in the social sector—especially around access to power and resources. As the largest source of nonprofit demographic data, at Candid we’re often asked whether this push has resulted in actual change. Are more people of color serving in nonprofit leadership roles? Have we closed the racial leadership gap?

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Nonprofits Are Leveraging the Cloud, but Does It Have to Be So Complex?

Effectively managing cloud technology is getting more complex. From cybersecurity concerns, vendor lock-in, cost increases, or lack of transparency on costs, it can quickly get out of control. Knowing what you can control and finding a platform that’s built with nonprofits in mind is key.

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Join Us! Nat'l VOAD Conference

VisionLink

Join us Monday, May 6th - Thursday, May 9th, in Phoenix, Arizona, for the annual NVOAD conference. This annual gathering of Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster is the nation's leading gathering of non-profit and faith-based disaster response agencies. Among these member agencies and their staff and volunteers are some of the most experienced practitioners ready to guide their communities through the short and long-term steps of disaster recovery.

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5 Keys To Successful Executive Leadership Recruitment

The NonProfit Times

Recent studies have estimated that more than 75% of current nonprofit executives plan to retire from their positions during the next five to seven years. In addition, it is estimated that 10% of nonprofits expect to hire a new executive director. As a member of the Board of Directors of a nonprofit organization, hiring your new executive director will be the most important responsibility you are likely to assume.

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Sponsorship Surveys Don’t Work (and other lies we tell ourselves)

The Sponsorship Collective

Surveys are a very important part of your sponsorship program. Every organization should be surveying their attendees and their database if they want to grow (or maintain) their sponsorship program.

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10 Ways to Elevate Board Engagement and Increase Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

Unlock Your Nonprofit's Full Potential! View the Board Fundraising & Engagement Guide: 10 Essentials for Success - your roadmap to building a powerful team of fundraisers and changemakers. Maximize your impact and create lasting change in your community with proven strategies to increase fundraising and engagement from your board. Download now to ignite the spark of transformation!

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Nonprofit Technology Kick Start: Free World Class Board Meeting Software

Looking for cost reductions for your nonprofit? Why not consider modernizing with a digital board management system that's designed to work with remote meetings, with immediate cost reductions if you still distribute paper packets to members? Get going in less than an hour on a fully hosted cloud solution built on the latest technology that runs on any device - from desktops to tablets and smartphones - without any installation.

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National Institute of Disability Management and Research announces new Reducing Poverty through Early Intervention and Occupational Rehabilitation Initiative

Charity Village

The National Institute of Disability Management and Research (NIDMAR) announced the new Reducing Poverty through Early Intervention and Occupational Rehabilitation Initiative. The Initiative aims to support individuals who have acquired a physical or mental health impairment and their employer in the return-to-work journey. Participants will be connected to a Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) for […] The post National Institute of Disability Management and Research announ

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Closing racial wealth gaps with community land trusts 

Candid

While the debate around the politics of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and social impact investing goes on, the fact remains that there is a yawning racial wealth gap in the United States. Estimates vary, but the median household net worth of white families is about seven times that of Black families and five times that of Latinx families. This concentration of wealth in smaller and smaller corners of the U.S. economy creates immediate and long-term economic and social challenges that

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

VisionLink

How is your mental health? And what about the mental health of your friends and family? Is it true that hundreds of thousands of people struggle with mental health issues? No way! Yes, this is true. In fact, mental health issues can affect anyone and are more prevalent than most people believe. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ( SAMHSA ) shared the following facts about the prevalence of mental health issues: In 2020, about: One in 5 American adults experienced a men

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Grow Or Stagnate?: Nurturing A Growth Mindset

The NonProfit Times

By Olga Moshinsky Woltman “The growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts.” – Carol Dweck It is a truth universally acknowledged that employees who are motivated to continuously learn and grow will be the ones to take on new challenges, innovate, and problem-solve. The concept of growth mindset, developed by psychologist Carol Dweck, is described as a belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed and impro

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Donor Engagement Guide: 8 Key Steps to Better Retain and Engage Donors

Are your donors your biggest fans, or are you lacking donor loyalty? The truth is, your donors have expectations of what their relationship with your organization should look like. This ebook will help you learn how to live up to those expectations!

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How to optimize member marketing with AI

Nimble AMS

Has your organization used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to do basic marketing tasks? If not, it might be time to consider leveraging AI to improve your member marketing strategy. Read our blog to learn helpful tips to get started using AI in your association’s member marketing. What is member marketing? Membership marketing is a strategy used to acquire new members, increase member engagement, renew current members, or bring back members from the past.

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10 Tips to Thank and Retain Your Donors

NonProfit PRO

Nothing should be more personal and passionate than thanking donors. Here are 10 lessons that are essential to retaining and upgrading donors.

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The RONA Foundation launches a new in-store fundraising campaign for its Build from the Heart Program

Charity Village

The RONA Foundation is rolling out a new in-store fundraising campaign for its Build from the Heart program, launched last year. From May 1 to 31, 2024, customers who visit a participating RONA store will have the opportunity to make a donation at checkout to support the construction or renovation project of an organization in the province. Build from […] The post The RONA Foundation launches a new in-store fundraising campaign for its Build from the Heart Program appeared first on Charity

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Should Your Board Have Term Limits?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a development director who wants advice on how to enact board term limits: Dear Charity Clairity, We don’t have term limits for our board and, as the development director, I think this is becoming a problem.

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Nonprofit Technology Adoption: Why It Matters and How to Be Successful

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.

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Beyond the Visual: Building a Compelling Brand

CauseVox

Understand how to craft a brand identity that speaks directly to the heart of your donor base. Humanizing your brand builds strong donor trust and loyalty. This session shares the process of blending visual coherence with authentic, consistent messaging that resonates with served communities, funders and other stakeholders. You’ll learn a holistic approach to incorporating brand strategy and strengthening your brand position organization wide.

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April 2024’s Awesome Sponsorship Activations

The Sponsorship Collective

Welcome! If you’re reading this, it’s officially May, which means we’re nearly midway through the year already. The sponsorship activations are heating up, which leaves me with the itch to share some of the most inspiring examples that occurred throughout April.

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The Importance of Data Analytics for Fundraising Events

Achieve

When hosting a fundraising event, such as a Math-A-Thon , silent auction , or charity gala, closely tracking data and adapting your event based on that data can drive higher engagement, participation, and donations. Let's explore how data analytics can be strategically applied to crucial components of your fundraising event, helping guide you towards making more informed decisions and impactful outcomes.

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Strengthen Your Nonprofit With These 4 Key Strategies for Capacity Building

NonProfit PRO

Strengthening your organization's capacity turbocharges your ability to create tangible change. Here's how to kickstart your growth.

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.