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Delivering Excellence in the Age of AI or Association 4.0

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Excellence is never a given. Being identified as the best in anything from soccer to sales requires commitment and hard work. But for decades, associations easily held pride of place in their industries. Members saw us as a professional home, their most trusted source of advocacy and information. Yes, we had to win that loyalty. But there weren’t many contestants vying to take it away.

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Rethinking Your Association’s Member Renewal Campaigns

Association Analytics

When it comes to renewal season, limited resources, set budgets and competing priorities can make it difficult to go outside your comfort zone and try something new. But what if we told you the keys to better retention results are in the data you already have? Read on to learn how – using a data-informed approach to renewals – you can enjoy your most successful renewal season yet.

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Postal Regulatory Commission Cautions USPS Against Pushing Price Hikes to Maximum Levels

NonProfit PRO

The U.S. Postal Service’s price hike will move forward, but the Postal Regulatory Commission expressed concerns over rapid increases.

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Stay cool with the Salesforce Summer ‘24 release highlights

Nimble AMS

The weather is starting to heat up across the US! If you’re anything like us, you’re making plans to stay cool this summer with an exciting vacation or trip to the beach. Want something else to look forward to this summer? The Salesforce Summer ‘24 product release promises to offer increased efficiency and streamlined processes for your association.

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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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The Ultimate Nonprofit Guide to Digital Marketing

Wild Apricot

Digital marketing if key for your nonprofit to get others to hear about your mission and goals. In this guide you'll learn everything A-Z about nonprofit digital marketing strategies and how to build your own.

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Navigating the Future: How AGU Leverages Technology to Advance Earth and Space Sciences

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The American Geophysical Union is an organization that revolves around science and technology. So, it was fascinating to interview Thad Lurie as a guest on my Association 4.0 Podcast. Thad is AGU’s Senior Vice President of Digital and Technology. He brings nearly 25 years of experience in IT and operations within the association industry to that position.

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How To Make Summer Your Fundraising Super Season

Bloomerang

Do sunny days and flip-flops signal a long siesta for your fundraising? If so, you’re not alone. Many nonprofits experience “ summer slump ” – and it’s not just about incoming revenue. Fundraiser energy and communication tend to slump , too. Some fall into summer paralysis, feeling spent by a busy spring and overwhelmed by the thought of a busy fall.

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Why associations should care about continuous product updates

Nimble AMS

Did you know that Nimble AMS has a long history of offering product innovation and enhancements? Like Salesforce, Nimble AMS offers three annual product upgrades, ensuring its customers have access to the latest software functionality and product capabilities. For more than a decade the Nimble AMS product team has dedicated itself to providing associations with the latest in enhancements and innovations.

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What sloppy data means to donors

Hands on Fundraising

What sloppy data means to donors Are you ignoring crossed wires? If tending to your donor database is a job passed off on the intern or an occasional volunteer, you’re playing with fire. Why? Because that’s not just “computer stuff” That information is where your donors live. Those relationships you know you should be building?

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Revolutionize Nonprofit Fundraising with Workflow Automation; plus 8 tasks to automate

DonorDock

Discover how fundraising automation can revolutionize your nonprofit, boosting efficiency and deepening donor relationships. Click to learn more!

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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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Fiscal Sponsorships: A Growing Trend in the Nonprofit Sector

NonProfit PRO

Creating a charitable organization is expensive. Fiscal sponsors are an excellent way to grow an American charity beyond its local base.

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2024 Edelman Trust Barometer: Innovation has become a new risk factor for trust

Charity Village

The 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals that innovation has become a new risk factor for trust. According to the Edelman Trust Institute‘s latest research study, nearly two-thirds of respondents – across age groups, income levels, and gender – feel that innovation is being poorly managed. The Institute recommends that business has the best opportunity to […] The post 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer: Innovation has become a new risk factor for trust appeared first on Charity

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4 Great Employee Retention Ideas for Arts and Cultural Orgs

sgEngage

Imagine the curtain falls on a successful performance by your theater company with record attendance. The applause ringing out around the theater is not just for the performers on the stage, but also for the behind-the-scenes heroes—your staff members—who made the show possible. For arts and culture organizations like yours, it’s essential to have a strong internal team supporting your activities, whether you’re preserving cultural heritage, offering visual arts classes for kids, or putting on m

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Do I Really Have To Worry About AI?

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 nonprofit employee who wants advice on how small nonprofits should approach using artificial intelligence (AI): Dear Charity Clairity, Everyone is talking about AI, so I fear I can’t ignore it.

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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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Engaging your board for communications projects

Big Duck

Learn key questions to plan nonprofit board engagement strategies in your branding or communications project.

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Duke Energy Foundation to Award $700,000 in Natural Disaster Preparedness Grants

NonProfit PRO

The Duke Energy Foundation is accepting grant applications to help support natural disaster resiliency in North Carolina communities.

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Applications are now open for the first Women Veterans Council

Charity Village

Veterans Affairs Canada invites women to apply for the first-ever Women Veterans Council. The Council will provide insight into specific initiatives and priority areas from their unique points of view and lived experiences on all matters of importance to women (still-serving and Veterans). The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister […] The post Applications are now open for the first Women Veterans Council appeared first on CharityVillage.

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How to Enhance a Multichannel Marketing Strategy with Texts

sgEngage

Most nonprofits and educational institutions use a multichannel marketing strategy to engage supporters. After all, some donors may have specific channels they prefer, while others may want to interact with you in as many ways as possible. Email, social media, and direct mail are all nonprofit staples—but don’t stop there. Text messages present an impactful opportunity to enhance your marketing strategy and connect with supporters quickly and personally.

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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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Upturn In Trust For Nonprofits, Softness In The Numbers

The NonProfit Times

Americans’ trust in nonprofits got a 5-point pop to 57% but that number softens significantly when it comes to the upcoming election. A plurality (41%) does not trust nonprofits to avoid partisan politics. Making matters more concerning is 30% have high trust in nonprofits for providing factual, unbiased information about political candidates and policy issues.

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Demographic data dos and don’ts for funders 

Candid

Funders are increasingly using demographic data about the staff and leadership of the nonprofits they support to assess their impact and reach. At the same time, many of these same funders seek best practices in how to glean meaningful insights from this data. While this data is valuable, it represents a significant burden for nonprofits and, as a result, funders also want to make these processes as efficient as possible for all concerned.

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Study Shows When Inflicting Pain on Others Pays Off for Charity

NonProfit PRO

A new paper found that inflicting mild misfortune — such as a pie to the face — on others can encourage donations, and more.

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Oral Health Access Fund: Funding to support improved access to oral health care

Charity Village

Health Canada announced a call for proposals for Stream 2 of the Oral Health Access Fund. The call for proposals focuses on access to oral health care and the prevention of oral diseases. The Fund is a grants and contributions program led by Health Canada aiming to expand access to oral health care by supporting […] The post Oral Health Access Fund: Funding to support improved access to oral health care appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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TOMORROW June 26 – Webinar – Third Party Cookie Deprecation

M+R

Everyone is talking about cookie deprecation — but what do nonprofits need to do about it right now? Join M+R’s Sarah Coughlon and Kristen Witkin and IRC’s Emily Martin tomorrow for a free webinar about what you (yes, you!) need to do before this year-end. Third Party Cookie Deprecation: Guidance for Nonprofits Wednesday, June 26 1:00 – 2:00pm (Eastern) / 10:00 – 11am (Pacific) Sign up here (And if you haven’t already, definitely check out this advice-filled blog po

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Medical grantmaking software

Bonterra

Medical grantmaking software Accelerate approvals and ensure compliance Bonterra’s grants software makes it faster and easier for you to process approvals for expanded access, medical education, and research grants programs. Request a demo Explore pricing cameron.patter… Tue, 06/25/2024 - 09:49 Medical grants software for life sciences companies of all sizes With automated workflows, compliance alerts, customizable dashboards, and more, Bonterra’s grants software will help you build the most eff

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What do we know about LGBTQIA+ nonprofit leaders and staff? 

Candid

As we celebrate Pride Month, we thought we’d take a closer look at what Candid’s The state of diversity in the U.S. nonprofit sector report, released in May, suggests about the representation and visibility of LGBTQIA+ individuals among nonprofit staff and leadership. Based on data shared by 59,550 U.S. public charities on their Candid profiles, the report analyzes the demographic composition of staff, leaders, and board members—in terms of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and disabil

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5 Insights From the ‘GivingPulse Q1 2024 Report’

NonProfit PRO

GivingTuesday released its third GivingPulse report, which revealed trends in recurring donations, solicitation and more in Q1 2024.

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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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PAVRO: Connecting leadership and learning

Charity Village

Ontario’s nonprofit sector is a significant job creator, a strong enabler of volunteer engagement, and a critical program and service delivery partner to the government. Employing over 844,000 workers[1] in Ontario and contributing $65 billion to the economy, Ontario’s nonprofit sector has never been more critical for Ontarians. Integral to the success of the entire […] The post PAVRO: Connecting leadership and learning appeared first on CharityVillage.

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The Volunteer Grant Research Guide | Finding More Funding

Double the Donation

Volunteer grants present a lucrative opportunity for nonprofits to maximize their available resources and bolster their impact. However, navigating the complex world of research, engagement, eligibility, and submissions can be daunting. Lucky for you, that’s where our complete guide to volunteer grant research comes into play.

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Back-to-School Marketing: How to Reach Your Target Audience

Nonprofits Source

For families with children from preschool to college, the end of the summer marks new beginnings as their kids return to school. Before the school year begins again, parents may run around to different stores, stand in the backpack aisle wondering which option is best for their eighth-grader, or browse the pen and pencil selection online. Regardless of what type of back-to-school product you sell, it’s your job as a marketer to help potential customers wade through the never-ending options out t

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Mastering the Stages of a Nonprofit Capital Campaign

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Mastering the Stages of a Nonprofit Capital Campaign There are so many ways to raise funds, from online fundraising efforts and silent auctions to organizing walk-a-thons. Yet, if you’re aiming to really boost what your nonprofit can do for others, starting a capital campaign could be your best bet. Capital campaigns are effective ways to grow your organization and help more people, whether you’re a large university or a small group working on big is

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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.