NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Your board is a critical part of your year-end fundraising strategy. Here are some tips for getting them involved and engaged.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 13, 2024

With winter approaching, there’s a chill in the air, the leaves are turning colors, and the sun is setting earlier. With these obvious signs that the seasons are changing, the Nimble AMS team is here to deliver our newest product update, Winter ‘25. The latest Association Trends Research Study found that 81% of association members who viewed their organization as an early tech adopter were more satisfied and connected with their professional organization. 39% of members said they engaged with th

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The atmosphere at the recent AI Initiatives in Associations was electric, buzzing with the shared excitement of association professionals eager to harness the power of AI. This wasn’t just a passive learning experience; it was a launchpad, propelling attendees into a future where AI transforms the very fabric of association management. The day began by setting the stage for a future where AI isn’t just a technological advancement but a fundamental shift in how associations operate an

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Great Wealth Transfer is upon us—Baby Boomers have begun to bequeath the most wealth in world history—and one thing is sure: the methods used to reach the next generation of donors will be markedly different than what successfully reached their predecessors. Join this free webinar on December 10 to learn about the practical use of cutting-edge tools to grow a digital donor tribe of 25-50-year-olds inspired by your organization’s mission.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Thank you so much for joining the Nimble AMS team in Las Vegas for Xperience 24. It was wonderful to see so many of you at the most exciting event in the association industry! During the event, association and event professionals had the opportunity to learn about the latest technological innovations designed for their industries. If you missed out on Xperience 24 , don’t worry!

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Big Duck

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Learn how external facilitators, planning sessions, big-picture thinking, and other approaches can help make your team retreat successful.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

Recruiting volunteers doesn't have to be difficult. Create your own recruitment process and engage your volunteers with tips from this amazing guide!

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Nonprofit COOs are the operational glue that hold our teams together. You foster collaboration, implement robust systems, and ensure regulatory compliance. Your leadership is essential and your impact is changing lives. Yet, many COOs are underutilizing a powerful resource – the nonprofit team at Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS for nonprofits offers tailored solutions to help you streamline operations, enhance collaboration, strengthen data security, and scale your impact without increasing costs

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), nonprofits stand at a pivotal crossroads. The AI Equity Project 2024 offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of AI adoption in the nonprofit sector across the U.S. and Canada. As AI becomes increasingly integral to operational efficiency, decision-making, and outreach, understanding its equitable implementation is crucial for organizations committed to social impact. “The question is no longer – ‘if AI ca

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

To help major gift officers focus on donors instead of desk work, The Salvation Army Southern Territory has begun using Microsoft Power BI to build powerful dashboards for the organization’s major giving program. With 45 major gift officers and 26 planned giving officers—spanning from Maryland to Florida, west to Oklahoma and Texas—The Salvation Army needed to streamline workflows and improve lead generation for specific gift types and gift levels.

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Candid

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is evolving quickly and changing the way many of us engage in our day-to-day work. Nonprofits face a critical question: How can we make AI adoption more inclusive and accessible across our organizations? Recent studies show that two-thirds of nonprofits report using either traditional or generative AI or both, most commonly for supportive work.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Missed AWS Nonprofit Generative AI Week? No problem. You can now access these sessions on-demand. Discover how generative AI can revolutionize your organization's operations, from enhancing donor engagement to streamlining program delivery. Learn from industry experts and peers who have begun their journey to leverage AI in amplifying their impact on mission.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Strong data security practices are vital for the integrity of your association. But how secure is your organizational data? Breaches are highly detrimental to all organizations. Not only do you risk the trust of your members by mismanaging their data, but you risk millions of dollars in recovery efforts. Shockingly, the latest Association Trends Study reports that just 34% of association professionals rank their organization as an excellent technology user when protecting member data with additi

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Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!

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Forum One

OCTOBER 11, 2024

We are excited to have five submissions for next year’s #25NTC in Baltimore and online. Explore them and cast your vote to help us bring insightful sessions to you next April! The annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) is NTEN’s premier technology event, uniting thousands of the brightest nonprofit professionals worldwide. Participants come together to collaborate, innovate, and find new ways to drive change through technology.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Have you noticed your board members avoiding eye contact when the subject of fundraising comes up? Most people are motivated to join a board because they are passionate about the mission, not because they love to ask for money. In fact, fewer than 40% of nonprofit CEOs say their boards actively fundraise. Despite fundraising reluctance—for some board members, it’s an outright refusal—you can put a strategy in place to help your board members become the best fundraisers they can be and, in the pr

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide soon to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2025. Make that one of your New Year’s resolutions. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. A strong mentoring relationship allows the mentor and the mentee to develop new skills and talents, to build confidence, and to build self-awareness.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As a nonprofit CFO, you navigate a complex landscape of return-to-office plans, compensation pressures, and expanding responsibilities—with the added pressure to deliver on mission without increasing costs. While you know the challenges, you may not know that Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a dedicated team to help nonprofit leaders optimize costs and streamline operations.

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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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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 10, 2024

I was meeting with my friends from Allies Against Slavery the other day to share fundraising ideas when someone said they’d received 147 text messages in just two days about the election. (Worth noting: we’re not in a swing state.) Your phone, email, and mailbox might be blowing up, too. All that noise could have you worried about how to navigate year-end fundraising in an election year, amidst the high volume of election ads.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 8, 2024

GivingTuesday, which started in 2012, is a global giving day that inspires millions to support causes they care about. In 2023 alone, GivingTuesday raised $3.1 billion in the U.S., highlighting just how impactful this one day can be for nonprofits. It’s a chance to connect with supporters, reach new audiences, and make a big difference—all within 24 hours.

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Candid

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The year-end giving season is an opportunity for people to express their values by supporting their communities and the causes that matter most to them. It is also a crucial time for many nonprofit organizations to secure operational funding, committed volunteers, and advocates for their work. GivingTuesday, the annual event that started with a hashtag and has grown into a global movement in over 100 countries, kicks off year-end fundraising activities on December 3.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2024

In Paul Falcone ’s book, 75 Ways For Managers To Hire, Develop And Keep Great Employees , he recommends asking new employees the following questions 30, 60 and 90 days after they were hired: 30-Day One-on-One Follow-Up Questions Why do you think we selected you as an employee? What do you like about the job and the organization so far? What’s been going well?

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As a nonprofit CEO, you're navigating complex challenges while striving to maximize mission impact—and now, Generative AI adds a new dimension. This transformative technology presents opportunities and questions unique to the nonprofit sector. The AWS for Nonprofits team understands these needs and can provide tailored guidance on leveraging AI responsibly, optimizing program expense ratios, and enhancing impact reporting.

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Hands on Fundraising

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The focus is different in fundraising This is a big difference that can cause friction in your organization. Fundraising communication is about the donor and the beneficiary. Your organization fades into the background. You’re a means to a meaningful end. That’s why “branding” is less important in fundraising. Yes, you need to build trust in […] The post Why fundraising communication is different appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The estimated tax revenue forgone due to the tax-exempt status of nonprofit hospitals was $13.2 billion during 2020, but the benefit tax-exempt hospitals provided to their communities, as reported on the federal Form 990 Schedule H, is estimated to be $129 billion, almost 10 times greater than the value of tax revenue forgone. A study by accounting and consulting firm Ernst & Young (EY) was commissioned by American Hospital Association for the year 2020, the most recent period for which comp

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In recent years, the landscape of generosity in America has undergone significant transformation. While the total funding for nonprofits continues to rise, data shows that fewer Americans are engaging in giving and volunteering. To address this pressing issue, The Generosity Commission recently released its capstone report, “Everyday Actions, Extraordinary Potential: The Power of Giving and Volunteering.” This analysis not only highlights the current state of generosity but also offe

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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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