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What to Know About Email Marketing Software for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

With new email marketing tools emerging, is it time to find new software for your organization? Here's what to keep in mind as you decide.

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Delivering Excellence in the Age of AI or Association 4.0

.orgSource

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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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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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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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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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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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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Donor Acquisition Tops List of Challenges for Nonprofit Leaders

NonProfit PRO

Donor acquisition is the top challenge nonprofit leaders are facing this year, according to the latest research from NonProfit PRO.

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Predict 2024 – Acumen User Conference: 10/28 & 10/29

Association Analytics

The post Predict 2024 – Acumen User Conference: 10/28 & 10/29 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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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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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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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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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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Giving USA: Charitable Giving Grows But Can’t Keep Pace With Inflation

NonProfit PRO

Charitable giving regained ground after a down year in 2022, though it's not keeping pace with inflation, per Giving USA's annual report.

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How to Get 394 Warm Sponsorship Prospects in Your Pipeline – for Free

The Sponsorship Collective

How many prospects can you reasonably handle in your pipeline without running out of time to treat them all properly? 150? 250? What if I could offer you 394 warm prospects? And what if I could offer it to you…for free?

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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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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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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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[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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Engaging your Board in Fundraising and Sponsorship

The Sponsorship Collective

This post is aimed primarily at the charity and non profit. For my private sector and sports team readers…next week we will be back at it with some tricks of the trade for you. This one’s for the charities! Thanks to my good friend Mena Gainpaulsingh of Purposeful Fundraising Inc. for guest posting and sharing her expertise!

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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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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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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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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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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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The One Thing Every Sponsor Wants (And Nobody is Doing)

The Sponsorship Collective

Everybody wants a silver bullet to sell sponsorship, the one thing that works every time. Guess what? It DOES exist! Is it a well written proposal? A solid elevator pitch? The perfect combination of logos, sampling rights and exhibit space? Nope! I talk to sponsors a lot (yes, the people with the money!

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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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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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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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How can you design and facilitate incredible workshops?

Big Duck

Learn how facilitation can be an intentional practice to help ensure groups can come together, hear each other, and work together as best as possible to advance their mission

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2024 Nonprofit Leadership Impact Study

NonProfit PRO

Dive into the latest findings from NonProfit PRO’s “2024 Nonprofit Leadership Impact Study,” revealing both the triumphs and trials that nonprofits have experienced over the past year. This comprehensive report sheds light on key trends shaping the industry landscape and offers actionable insights for navigating the year ahead. Download the full report today to gain essential knowledge for overcoming obstacles, seizing growth opportunities, and steering your nonprofit toward success in 2024 and

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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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9 free eBooks to help you brush up on basics and build new skills

Candid

Summer is a great time to explore Candid’s collection of free eBooks and audiobooks for titles that can help you achieve your goals as a nonprofit professional. Our collection covers a variety of topics to meet you where you are in your nonprofit career—whether you’re brushing up on core skills, leveling up your leadership skills, or venturing beyond your comfort zone to get ahead of the curve on new technology.

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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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Unlocking synergy: Don’t miss out on golden opportunities to advance your organization

Charity Village

Are you overlooking valuable opportunities to significantly advance your organization because you’re unsure how to recognize them? Golden opportunities refer to those rare instances where your existing strengths can be leveraged to achieve something greater than the sum of their parts, thanks to a unique opportunity. Essentially, these are situations where a context conducive to […] The post Unlocking synergy: Don’t miss out on golden opportunities to advance your organization

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5 Strategies for Marketing Your New Major Gifts Program

Nonprofits Source

Your nonprofit’s need to make the most of its limited resources likely causes your team to spend much time and effort on successful marketing strategies. Between fundraising events and various campaigns, different fundraisers require different marketing approaches. If you’ve just launched a major gifts program, you’ll need a fresh plan for marketing the new giving opportunity.

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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.