NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Karen Cincotti, Mary Sorensen and Noel Beebe discuss the findings of a survey evaluating the peer-to-peer fundraising landscape in 2024.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Member engagement sits at the core of everything an association does. No matter the staff-member, no matter the member benefit or event or email sent, each is a piece of the larger tapestry that is member engagement. While this is a generally accepted fact for any forward-thinking and plugged-in association leader, knowing what to do with this knowledge – or even what membership engagement really means – can be a nebulous task.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Peer-to-peer fundraising has revolutionized the way nonprofits engage their supporters, and with GivingTuesday on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to explore the incredible potential of this fundraising strategy. In fact, in our 2023 Giving Study , we found that 71% of donors are willing to aid organizations they support in their fundraising efforts.

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Over and over again, we have a front row seat in seeing research-based benefits of engaging volunteers really do play out in practice. We see that organizations which engage volunteers strategically and effectively really do outperform those that don’t, as volunteer talent and advocacy helps make these organizations be successful. We know that volunteers are an important part of the workforce – bringing in labor, talent, and connections — and important resource multipliers, as volunt

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Charity Village

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

According to the Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey, Canadian organizations are reskilling existing employees rather than recruiting new staff amidst budget constraints. The study found that two in five organizations (41%) are not planning to recruit new staff this year, and 8% are planning a workforce reduction. Budgetary constraints are the top reason for organizations […] The post Canadian organizations reskilling existing employees rather than recruiting new staff amid

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The post 5 Reasons Analytics Scares People Off (And Why It’s Not So Spooky) appeared first on Association Analytics.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In 2023, nonprofits raised over $3.1 billion across various platforms for GivingTuesday! With the numbers growing each year, the bar is set for another huge GivingTuesday in 2024. We understand that a big contributor to a successful GivingTuesday is your fundraising campaign site. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for you to prepare for December 3, and then execute a solid campaign.

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Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This Article is Certified Gold Avocado Gold never goes out of style — and neither does good advice. The Gold Avocado series showcases some of the very best content that Blue Avocado has for nonprofit leaders, based on overall popularity, reader response, and quality. Creating a draft of your nonprofit’s accounting procedures manual from scratch can feel like a daunting task, and one that may be tempting to put on the back burner for another day… or month… or even year.

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Struggling to find donors for your nonprofit? Explore effective strategies and tips to attract and retain supporters. Learn how to build relationships, leverage online tools and craft compelling campaigns to boost your fundraising efforts.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Running a small business is no small feat. Payroll management, in particular, can be one of the most time-consuming and complex parts of that equation. Yet, businesses that crack the code on streamlining these processes often discover not just savings, but new avenues for growth. Our expert speakers will share actionable insights and real-world examples of how businesses have reduced overhead and improved payroll efficiency.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Think you’re a phony? You aren’t — you just have imposter syndrome! Here are just a few ways to combat imposter syndrome.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

According to 2023 IRS data, there are about 1.9 million registered nonprofits in the United States vying for charitable giving from individual donors and institutional grantmakers. What do we know about the causes and states each type of funding flows to and the factors that affect giving trends? In this article, we highlight key insights from our report, Dollars and Change: A Look at Individual and Institutional Giving Across the United States From 2015 to 2022 , which combines data from Candid

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M+R

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Read time: 2 minutes Remember a few months ago, when Apple unveiled the new iPad Pro with an ad featuring a hydraulic press crushing paint cans, guitars, and the very spirit of human creativity? Now, Apple’s iOS 18 will bring that same approach to your email preheader text. With the new update, Apple will remove standard preheaders from its Mail app, replacing them with AI-generated summaries tailored to each recipient.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Making up directions as you go along might work when you are trying to recreate your grandmother’s made-from-scratch apple pie. But it’s never a good plan when you are managing accounts payable for your nonprofit organization. Consistent AP processes keep data accurate, approvals moving quickly, and your month-end close stress-free. Your nonprofit’s accounts payable policies create easy-to-follow guidelines to help provide that consistency.

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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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Big Duck

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Steps leaders and facilitators can take to build more inclusive processes by encouraging healthy group participation.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Despite the rise of digital, traditional channels like direct mail are still crucial. Here's what's going on in nonprofit direct mail now.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Have you ever sat through a board development retreat and thought, “What a waste of time!” You’re squished in a windowless room, squirming in a chair that feels like granite, and longing for the next break. Worse yet, the facilitator is boring, the content is useless, board members are texting, and the food is stale! If you’re in the process of planning a retreat, don’t settle!

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Hands on Fundraising

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

If you fixed just 6 fundraising mistakes, you’d raise more money. And I know, like it isn’t hard enough being a small organization, right? Not enough staff. Not enough time. And definitely, not enough money. You get used to making do. Find shortcuts. You work a lot. But too often, you don’t do the things that […] The post 6 big fundraising mistakes small organizations make appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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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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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A Statement of Cash Flows is a detailed financial view used by nonprofit organizations to track inflows and outflows of money related to their activities during a specific time period, typically the fiscal year. Without a clear Statement of Cash Flows, a nonprofit organization may not be maximizing its resources or identifying areas of opportunity or concern.

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Charity Village

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The Canada Revenue Agency released the Report on the Charities Program for 2022 to 2023. The report showcases the work that the Canada Revenue Agency does to support registered charities and other qualified donees, and to maintain public trust in the Canadian charitable sector. The Charities Directorate’s goal is to help charities comply with income […] The post Canada Revenue Agency releases Report on the Charities Program for 2022 to 2023 appeared first on CharityVillage.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The Blackbaud Giving Fund disbursed nearly $600 million to nonprofits in 2023, bringing its lifetime disbursements to over $2.2 billion.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The first-ever DAF Day is coming up on October 10. Do you know how to tap into donor-advised fund (DAF) giving, an increasingly popular way to give, including among younger donors? Here’s what you need to know about the way DAFs work, the benefits and challenges to donors and recipients, and how nonprofits can take advantage of their growth. The basics: What is a donor-advised fund?

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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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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Qgiv’s Generational Giving Report is here to help you better understand how different generations discover, give, and stay connected to the causes they care about. Giving preferences have changed in the last few years since the COVID-19 pandemic, and fundraisers are facing challenges, like overall donor numbers being down and donor retention rates also being at a low.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Beyond the Algorithm: How to Use AI as a Fundraising Assistant In a world where algorithms can predict our shopping habits and recommend our next favorite movie, it’s tempting to think that artificial intelligence (AI) could also write the perfect fundraising appeal. But when it comes to connecting with donors on a deeper, more personal level, can AI truly understand the heart behind your mission?

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The chief counsel of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provided two important reminders for both donors and charities regarding qualified appraisal rules governing cryptocurrency contributions. According to Aaron Fox, a partner with Marcum LLP, a qualified appraisal is required for donations of cryptocurrency for which a charitable deduction of more than $5,000 is claimed under Section 170(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

While Millennials and Gen Z donors made financial gifts, both groups also engage in a range of non-financial charitable activities.

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Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.

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