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Study: With Donor-Advised Funds, Unexpected Giving Leads Donors to Expand Their Philanthropy

NonProfit PRO

A new study on donor-advised funds revealed increased long-term and responsive giving, as well as other donor behaviors and sentiments.

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A Volunteer Hour In U.S. Jumps To $33.49

The NonProfit Times

The value of a volunteer hour in the United States during 2023 was $33.49, up $4.95 from 2020. It’s a 5.3% increase from 2022. The value is estimated from data collected in 2023, the figure illustrates the valuable and significant contributions volunteers make every day to support our communities and nation. In a state-by-state comparison and including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, Massachusetts had the highest volunteer value at $40.97 per hour, followed closely by Washington

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Are You Overlooking Your Mid-Level Donors?

NonProfit PRO

“The Missing Middle: Part Four” report from Sea Change Strategies provided insights on the often neglected mid-level donor segment.

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How to raise money for an arts organization

Hands on Fundraising

Are arts organizations different? I spent the better part of my nonprofit career at arts organizations. My love of theater brought me into the nonprofit world. So I know more than a little about raising money for an arts organization. Let me tell you a little story. One day I was talking with people at […] The post How to raise money for an arts organization appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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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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Accidental Techie? Get Intentional Expert Training!

NonProfit PRO

Accidentally ended up in charge of the tech at your nonprofit? Us too, and we know it’s lonely and overwhelming. That’s why our course, community, and coaching transforms confusion to confidence! In just a few hours a week, you’ll learn to assess your tech, trust your data, solve team issues, and create a thriving digital culture. Because guess what, the solution to your nonprofit tech isn’t tech, it’s you!

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How to Minimize Risk Throughout Your Grant Cycle

sgEngage

There are millions of wonderful nonprofit organizations working to make this world a better place. And as a grantmaker, you’ve had the privilege of supporting many of them. But on occasion, a person will make a mistake or doesn’t follow the restrictions for the grant. Or even more rare, a bad actor will intentionally try to impede your impact—either by posing as a grantee or by stealing from your grantee.

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Nonprofit work and its toll on our physical health, and what we need to do about it

Nonprofit AF

Hi everyone. It’s been four years since I left being a nonprofit executive director and became “Financially Untethered” (FU), and.

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Q4 2023 Philanthropic Pulse Report

NonProfit PRO

Free Special Report to Q4 2023 Philanthropic Pulse Report Industry Trends to Shape Nonprofit Success in 2024

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How To Be A Servant Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Yesterday, I published a post about the new book, Burnout Immunity , by Dr. Kandi Wiens. In the book, she explains that employees who work at organizations led by servant leaders tend to have higher job satisfaction, higher engagement, and higher psychological well-being. Those employees also tend to have lower levels of emotional exhaustion, cynicism, boredom, and intent to quit.

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Landing Page for Success

NonProfit PRO

Free Guide to Landing Page for Success Put your mission on display

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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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Community foundations: Donor-advised fund grants outpaced contributions in 2022 

Candid

In my last article , I examined some of the key findings from the latest CF Insights survey , conducted annually by the Council on Foundations to track trends in community foundation activity and growth. The data—looking at fiscal year 2022—showed that, although community foundation assets and fundraising revenues were both down from the previous year, grantmaking was up, demonstrating the resilience of community foundation giving.

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The Best Charity Golf Outing Games

NonProfit PRO

Free Guide to The Best Charity Golf Outing Games.

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Volunteer Week: Orientation for Your Leadership

Greater Giving

Celebrate and Empower: Volunteer Orientation for Your Board and Committees during Volunteer Week This Volunteer Week, let’s not only celebrate the incredible impact volunteers have on our organizations, but also empower our Board members and event committee members to be champions for volunteer engagement. Why is Volunteer Orientation Important for Leadership?

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Blackbaud Support: Guide to Getting The Expert Help You Need

DNL OmniMedia

Blackbaud is a nonprofit-focused software provider that offers several solutions your organization can use to manage donors, enhance fundraising, and streamline operations. If your nonprofit is implementing a new Blackbaud solution or tackling new challenges with your existing technology stack , your team will inevitably need Blackbaud support. You can’t be expected to be an expert on all aspects of the software, but you can call on Blackbaud experts to provide the insights and assistance you ne

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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.

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Fundraising Strategies for an Election Year

Allegiance Group

The 2024 presidential election has been dominating the news cycle for months now. As fundraisers, it’s easy to let the election also dominate your fundraising efforts—often in a negative way. Miss your goal this quarter? Seeing a dip in donors? Blame election giving. When it comes down to it, this is just another year. And while you don’t want to ignore the election, you shouldn’t hyper-focus on it either.

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Export Your Universal Analytics Data Before It’s Too Late

Forum One

Just as you’ve finally settled into the shift from Universal Analytics (UA) to Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and started to get a handle on its new metrics, Google has yet another deadline for organizations to meet. On July 1, 2024, Google will permanently remove access to all Universal Analytics data. Organizations need to act before that deadline if they want to preserve their historical data.

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Drive Your Nonprofit’s Mission by Investing in Your People

Blue Avocado

7 steps to prioritize employee worth. As a passionate and committed leader in the nonprofit sector, I firmly believe in the power of community organizations to drive positive, equitable change. There is no better way to drive our mission forward than to invest in the people doing the hard work. In my two decades of experience, I have seen the immense rewards of creating an organization that values, nurtures, and believes in providing better working conditions for employees.

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