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MARCH 11, 2024

When the first crew of astronauts departs for Mars, Suzanne T. Bell’s work will play a large role in their success. Bell is an associate professor of industrial and organizational psychology at DePaul University. She studies team composition. During the Mars mission, the astronauts will be confined in a space the size of a studio apartment for more than two-and-a-half years.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 11, 2024

Grants Works will host its Federal Grant Funding and Management Summit to help new and established grantees understand federal grants better.

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The Sponsorship Collective

MARCH 11, 2024

I have been getting some great feedback from readers who followed my fundraising event ideas: sponsorship series with requests for more information around specific types of events.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 11, 2024

When it comes to major grants, size matters less than your approach to getting them. Here are some tips to guide your major grants journey.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Today brings a must-read book for anyone who makes presentations at work, a club, a non-profit, or to any group of individuals the reader wants to persuade to take action. The book is, Presentation Ready , by Terri L. Sjodin , one of America’s leading experts on persuasive presentations. Her specialty is blending communications theory, field research, and practical sales experience to help professionals and non-professionals become more polished and persuasive presenters.

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sgEngage

MARCH 11, 2024

Welcome to the artificial intelligence era. You might have noticed: AI is everywhere. You can barely go a day without hearing about ChatGPT or new AI tools, and for good reason—it’s reshaping our world and how we work in countless ways. The social sector and major gift fundraising are no exception. AI tools enable major gift officers to do more with their time by minimizing administrative tasks, helping with research, and drafting communications.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2024

In late January, the Building Movement Project (BMP) published our newest Race to Lead report on leadership aspirations among those working at nonprofit organizations. Based on a 2022 survey of more than 3,000 nonprofit staff, The Push and Pull: Declining Interest in Nonprofit Leadership found that fewer respondents said they aspired to lead than in 2016 and 2019.

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Leadership Survey Nonprofit Roles 69

Double the Donation

MARCH 11, 2024

According to Steve Jobs, “The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. The storyteller sets the vision, values & agenda of an entire generation that is to come.” Good stories are backed by hard data. Translating collected data or evidence into a compelling and insightful narrative is known as data storytelling.

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2024

There are thousands of nonprofit organizations in the world covering innumerable causes. Even so, it’s possible that you’ve noticed a need in your community for something that could be helped through charitable efforts, and now you’re inspired to start your own nonprofit. But how exactly do you start a nonprofit? There are some basic steps you can use to start your own nonprofit organization.

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Double the Donation

MARCH 11, 2024

Double the Donation and Classy continue strong partnership with expanded integration capabilities. Now, mutual clients can leverage 360MatchPro on their Classy Studio giving experiences. As Classy’s preferred matching gift solution, 360MatchPro already integrates with Classy’s standard and embedded donation forms to help nonprofits uncover matching gift opportunities.

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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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