NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

One big reason donors give is the desire for action. Here's how you can appeal to this want to boost fundraising success.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

If you’ve observed a decline in student membership retention or a slowdown in attracting new members, you’re not alone. There’s no one simple reason, and no singular solution. Whether industry-wide shifts, a stale or inapplicable value proposition to the prospective member, or external forces beyond your control, this is happening across the industry; associations aren’t filling the top of that membership pipeline.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In the last two years, collaborations between Make-A-Wish and content creators has helped hundreds of children battling critical illnesses.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The professional fundraising organization Ride to The Chip and its founders have been barred from all future professional fundraising activities in Minnesota. The organization and its founders must pay the nonprofit the Magnus Veterans Foundation money owed to the charity, roughly $5,000. The fundraisers, identified as Tyrone Creer and Alice Arenson, will be required to further pay $75,000 if they violate any part of the agreement with the State of Minnesota, according to an announcement from M

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

As most savvy funders know, our collective future hinges on whether this era of unprecedented technological innovation finally breaks down decades of systemic exclusion for those without access…or only further encodes long standing biases. At the heart of the struggle is data. If we don’t center historically marginalized communities in the way we collect, use, and share information, we risk worsening inequalities across all sectors.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In the world of nonprofit fundraising , meeting with a donor for coffee (or any in-person meeting), whether they are a potential supporter or a current contributor, is one of the most crucial interactions you’ll have. This isn’t just a casual coffee chat; it’s a pivotal meeting that can define a donor’s impression of you, your organization, and may determine whether they make a moderate gift, a significant one, or none at all.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

TechSoup's mission is to build a dynamic bridge that leverages technology to enable connections and innovative solutions for a more equitable planet. We're dedicated to delivering on this promise because we believe that building the digital capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) at scale can produce tremendously positive outcomes in the name of safeguarding democracy, preserving our planet, and serving the millions of people that rely on services provided by our sector each day.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Anne Chow ’s new book, Lead Bigger , is about “where it all comes together.” By that, she means: Being driven by a compelling purpose and values, which are not platitudes, but rather lived. The goals are better decisions, improved performance, and ultimately a greater impact. Impact means you have the power to make real and enduring change for the better.

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Nonprofit AF

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

A while ago, I learned about ASMR, which stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. You can read about it in.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The new book, The Journey of Leadership , brings the experience of one of the world’s most influential consulting firms ( McKinsey & Compan y ) right to your fingertips. “We offer in this book a step-by-step approach for leaders to reinvent themselves both professionally and personally,” explain co-authors Dana Maor , Hans-Werner Kaas , Kurt Strovink and Ramesh Srinivasan.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

If you read the CauseVox articles often, it’s possible that you have heard us highlight Spur Local (formerly Catalogue For Philanthropy). And for good reason! Over the last decade, this nonprofit has raised over $57 million dollars and helped over 500 small nonprofits in their community do world-changing work. By partnering with CauseVox, Spur Local created a tailored, dynamic online fundraising experience for GivingTuesday 2023 with their “Give Local” campaign.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By Richard H. Levey Nearly all (99%) of association leaders are either “completely” or “cautiously” optimistic about their financial viability, and five in six reported being in a better financial situation today than they were five years ago. Leaders surveyed from 228 associations indicate they have recovered from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and settled into a “new normal,” according to the State of Associations , an inaugural study from accounting and consulting firm Wipfli.

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Donorbox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Maybe you have an outdated CRM solution with clunky processes and a user manual the size of a phonebook. Or maybe you’re still using the dreaded Excel sheet that strains your eyes and leaves you manually collecting crucial donor data. Whatever your situation may be, selecting the right nonprofit CRM requires understanding what features really matter […] The post Nonprofit CRM Features: 8 Things to Look for In a Fundraising CRM appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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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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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

AmeriCorps, the federal agency for service and volunteerism, announced the 2025 State and National Grants Competition is now open for applications from organizations who wish to host AmeriCorps members beginning in the summer of 2025. The application deadline is 5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Successful applicants will likely be notified in April 2025, and funding will be released in July.

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Donorbox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

How do I make my fundraising strategy more sustainable? As a nonprofit professional, you’ve probably thought about this question often. While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, we’ve put together this guide to walk you through the most important steps. Let’s dive in and develop a fundraising strategy that ensures your organization is resilient and successful for years to come!

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