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Why Wealthy Donors Are Distancing Themselves From Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

As many wealthy individuals and families now prefer working through intermediaries, such as lawyers, DAFs, and donor advisories to handle their giving activities, nonprofits are finding this increased distance to be challenging. Here are some tips to help your organization adjust.

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From Raw Data to Real Insights: Preparing Your Association for AI

Association Analytics

You can’t scroll your social feed, glance at an industry newsletter, or sit through a national news broadcast without hearing about AI. The fact is, AI has b.

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Easy, breezy Nimble AMS Summer ‘23 release to enhance your member experience

Nimble AMS

Is improving the member experience one of your most vital organizational priorities? If so, you’re not alone. According to the latest Community Brands Association Trends Research , 53% of association professionals report that enhancing the member experience is their most important business objective. A great method to improve the member experience is through personalization.

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The 990s are here. Why that’s a big deal and what happens now

Candid

In mid-May 2023, shouts of joy could be heard in the Candid offices. Passersby might have assumed a favorite sports team just won a game. Or maybe there was a landing on Mars. But no, we were just celebrating the release of new 990s. For those unfamiliar with the world of 990s : U.S. tax-exempt organizations are requested to file Forms 990 with the IRS annually, sharing information about their organization’s size, location, revenue, grantmaking, etc.

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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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4 Direct Mail Pitfalls Your Nonprofit Should Avoid

NonProfit PRO

Direct mail is effective, but your efforts could fall flat with one misstep. Here are four potential direct mail pitfalls to avoid in your next direct mail campaign.

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From Raw Data to Real Insights: Preparing Your Association for AI – 6/27/23

Association Analytics

The post From Raw Data to Real Insights: Preparing Your Association for AI – 6/27/23 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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How Anissa Cooke Left Old Sponsorship Mistakes Behind and Rose to New Heights with Her Synthetic Biotech Event

The Sponsorship Collective

Anissa Cooke’s Road to Success Recently, we looked at Chris Norwood’s journey to sponsorship as the marketing director for an Arizona music festival. Today, we’re diving into a completely different field, synthetic biotech, and how Anissa Cooke, the Director of Operations at SynBioBeta, utilized sponsorship to grow her company’s event. Anissa’s company hosts a synthetic […] The post How Anissa Cooke Left Old Sponsorship Mistakes Behind and Rose to New Heights with Her Synthetic Biotech E

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4 Ways to Optimize QR Codes in Direct Mail

NonProfit PRO

When using QR codes, it’s important for nonprofit marketers to consider how they will help elevate the donor experience. Here are four ways to optimize QR codes in direct mail.

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Foolproof Fundraising Letter Template for Small Nonprofits

Get Fully Funded

It’s Fall and that means it’s time to find the perfect fundraising letter template. If your Fall fundraising appeal is all planned out, well done. If it’s already in process or in the mail, excellent work! If you haven’t even started thinking about it yet, don’t panic. You still have time, but you need to get on it now. And good news! I have a fundraising letter template that works.

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Getting event sponsors? Consider these five steps

Big Duck

Get insights on how event sponsorships can transform nonprofits, provide vital funding and generate revenue streams.

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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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Empower donors with a personalized portal

Bloomerang

Create a donor experience that strengthens supporter relationships. According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the average donor retention rate in the U.S. is around 45 percent. As nonprofits work on strengthening donor relationships to improve retention, there has been an increased focus on the donor experience. While there are many facets to the donor experience, a simple yet impactful way to enhance this is by giving them access to their own personalized portal.

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How to Successfully Forecast the Future for Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits often feel under-resourced and spend their days rushing from one activity to the next, frequently operating in firefighter mode. While we can’t give you more time in a day, we can provide some guidelines to help ensure your organization is staying relevant for the people and communities you serve.

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Make LinkedIn Work for Your Nonprofit

Tech Soup

LinkedIn is a professional network that people use every day to build relationships and connect to opportunity. It has an active user base of over 930 million members, but many nonprofits do not use it to its fullest potential. In this post, we’ll share some ways that nonprofit organizations can use LinkedIn to support fundraising efforts, network, and build a brand.

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Get Your CRM System to Become the Best Version of Itself

sgEngage

What is your CRM System’s purpose? Organizations that use a Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system will typically rely on it everyday. Critical information gets added here such as a new gift, a breakthrough conversation with a potential donor, or the assignment of a fundraiser to manage the relationship with a major donor. The documentation of these details is essential for an organization to move forward with goals and maintain existing relationships with supporters.

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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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Rage applying – What it is and how to make it work for you

Charity Village

Every month or so during the pandemic, it seemed that a new workplace hashtag was dominating social media. From the #GreatResignation to #QuietQuitting, these terms serve as an important window into current job trends and opinions on the workforce. This is no exception with the most recent workplace trend: #RageApplying. What is rage applying? Rage […] The post Rage applying – What it is and how to make it work for you appeared first on CharityVillage.

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How to Take Your Nonprofit’s Volunteer Management to the Next Level

NonProfit PRO

Your nonprofit’s volunteers are highly valuable. They not only help your organization accomplish more, but they also tend to donate more. That’s why your approach to volunteer management is so important.

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What are the Most Profitable Fundraisers? 24 Ideas + 8 Top Tips!

Wild Apricot

What are the most profitable fundraisers? And how do you turn your ideas into a reality? Here's 24 ideas that'll get donations rolling in!

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Preparing for Your School or Nonprofit Financial Audit: Identifying Risks and Establishing Strong Internal Controls

sgEngage

An unidentified risk is like that unmarked container in the back of the office fridge. No one is quite sure what’s in there or how bad the smell will be. And until someone is brave enough to take a close look at what’s inside, it will continue to grow. But once the risk is identified, it can be measured and planned for. Until you are willing to peek under the lid, you don’t know if you are dealing with a forgotten bologna sandwich, or something much, much worse.

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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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[Webinar] Maximize Your Donations: Donation Page Throwdown and Live Critique

CauseVox

It’s time for another Donation Page Throwdown and Live Critique. Bring your best donation forms, pages, and landing pages to be assessed in a live critique where our experts will provide personalized recommendations for improvement. We’ll revolutionize your digital fundraising approach. Discover how to transform your donation page into a powerful tool that captures your donors’ attention and maximizes donations effortlessly.

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1 in 4 U.S. Adults Identifies as a Social Donor as Loyalty Trends Upward

NonProfit PRO

A new OneCause research study found that social donor loyalty continues to trend upward as nonprofits regain momentum and re-establish fundraising equilibrium.

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Unspoken words and unwavering actions: Lessons I’ve learned from my father

Nonprofit AF

[Image description: The silhouette of an adult and a child, holding hands, walking toward the horizon, during sunrise or sunset.

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Press Release: Elisabeth Bradley Becomes CEO of Forum One

Forum One

Press Release published here on PRNewswire. (Arlington, VA) — Forum One has appointed Elisabeth Bradley as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2023. Bradley will be succeeding Chris Wolz, who announced his retirement in February 2023. Bradley has been with the company in a leadership role since 2017 and has been, since 2021, the Chief Strategy Officer responsible for advising senior client stakeholders on digital strategy and communications.

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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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[Webinar] AI In Action: Implementation for Real Marketing Results

CauseVox

Work smarter not harder implementing your email and digital advertising campaigns. Whether you’re a seasoned marketer or just starting out, this webinar is for you. You’ll learn everything you need to know to get started with AI and take your digital marketing to the next level. Unveil the untapped potential of AI integration in marketing and unlock unprecedented growth for your nonprofit.

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Granting Grace: The Next Step for Nonprofit Leaders

NonProfit PRO

As leaders, we know being patient and understanding with team members helps improve morale and overall team effectiveness. But it's equally essential for leaders to give themselves the same kindness and understanding.

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Swag Bag Ideas for Your Nonprofit, Club, or Association—On Any Budget!

Wild Apricot

The post Swag Bag Ideas for Your Nonprofit, Club, or Association—On Any Budget! appeared first on WildApricot.

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We may be a Motley Crew, but We’ll Adapt to You: 8 Tenets of Holistic Community Engagement for Nonprofits

Blue Avocado

A tale of transformation and innovative thinking from Motley Zoo Animal Rescue, which shares the lessons they’ve learned and how they overcame obstacles to create a sustainable, community-focused animal rescue system. The post We may be a Motley Crew, but We’ll Adapt to You: 8 Tenets of Holistic Community Engagement for Nonprofits appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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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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Volunteers at Mercy Chefs Love VolunteerHub

Volunteer Hub

Listen to the full audio recording VolunteerHub has helped Mercy Chefs automate volunteer management and create a streamlined, easy-to-use, system for volunteers. We had an opportunity to talk to Molly MacDonald, lead volunteer coordinator for Mercy Chefs and learn how her organization is leveraging VolunteerHub. What is the aim of Mercy Chefs? Molly: We create hot, fresh, restaurant-style, quality meals in times of greatest need.

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BridgeTECH Preview: Machine Learning for Nonprofit Marketers

NonProfit PRO

Emily Courville, of The Humane Society of the United States, will be presenting “Machine Learning for Nonprofit Marketers: Find the Right Constituents and Fuel Your Fundraising” at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Courville to learn more about the impact of nonprofit technology on her organization and why she is passionate about the topic.

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How to Use CauseVox for Fraternity and Sorority Fundraisers

CauseVox

Planning fraternity or sorority fundraisers can feel like a major undertaking, especially when you throw classes, work, and busy schedules into the mix. Luckily, we live in a digital age where using the right fundraising platform can make a world of difference. In this article, we’re here to help you navigate the world of sorority and fraternity fundraising with CauseVox.

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Charity Insights Canada Project: A resource hub for the nonprofit sector

Charity Village

Through weekly surveys and reports, an online interactive information and training hub, and monthly policy briefs, the Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP)/Projet Canada perspectives des organismes de bienfaisance (PCPOB) offers an exhaustive overview of the trends, challenges, and opportunities facing the Canadian charitable sector. The project is intended to assist policymakers in making evidence-based policy […] The post Charity Insights Canada Project: A resource hub for the nonprofi

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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.