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Top 5 Ways to Personalize Nonprofit Direct Mail

NonProfit PRO

With direct mail, we can create individually personalized pieces that interest each recipient. Here are the top five personalization options.

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Workplaces need to take action on 2SLGBTQIA+ hate. Here’s how.

Charity Village

This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. We’ve come a long way in the fight for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. Our dignity as two-spirit, queer and trans people is recognized more often in our homes and workplaces than it used to be. However, many of us who have been doing this work for a […] The post Workplaces need to take action on 2SLGBTQIA+ hate.

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Nonprofit Career Tips for Success

NonProfit PRO

In the face of challenges in employee recruitment and retention in the nonprofit sector, here are ways you can attain career success.

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Community-focused organizations driving positive change are invited to apply for Hydro One’s Energizing Life Community Fund

Charity Village

$25,000 in funding available for selected recipients In 2023 Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health used their funding from the Energizing Life Community Fund to create S.H.E.D Talks, a program designed to support farmers in Huron and Perth County by addressing the unique needs and challenges they face. Are you working on a project […] The post Community-focused organizations driving positive change are invited to apply for Hydro One’s Energizing Life Community Fund appeared fi

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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4 Nonprofit Technology Tips for 2024

NonProfit PRO

Software supports everything from fundraising to programs. Here are some technology tips for your nonprofit as we move into 2024.

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Recent Survey Data Shows Employee Volunteerism in the Workplace Is on the Rise in 2023

NonProfit PRO

Survey data from the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals showed employees volunteered more in the workplace in 2023.

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Habitat Volunteers Are Heroes For Homeowners

Bloomerang

Quick. When you hear the words “ Habitat for Humanity ,” what comes to mind? Is it the image of an ecstatic single mom being handed the keys to her new home as she holds her children close? Or the two most famous Habitat Heroes: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter , who even into their 90s still volunteered at Habitat? Habitat for Humanity stands alone in having the world’s oldest living president and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Jimmy Carter as a longtime volunteer of over 30 years.

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UNCF Philanthropy Institute Trains Fundraising Professionals to Support HBCUs, Other Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

UNCF’s Philanthropy Institute will begin offering courses for fundraising professionals at Black and other underserved organizations in 2024.

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Turning the comms toolkit upside down

Candid

There’s a sentence that every communications professional at a nonprofit has heard (and if you’re like me, dreads): “We need a toolkit for that launch.” This typically means creating an exhaustive, robust library of materials, pre-launch, to get the word out on social media, email, and your website to drum up interest and support for your organization’s upcoming, exciting initiative.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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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Call for submissions for the second annual C² Art Program

Charity Village

CIBC announced a call for submissions for the second annual C² Art Program. The program is designed to support emerging artists and provide them with a paid opportunity to create and curate their art. Program Overview: Applications are open to Canadian artists with two to 10 years of experience. Selected artists will each be awarded […] The post Call for submissions for the second annual C² Art Program appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Winning YMCA Fundraising Campaigns

Bloomerang

A lot of fundraisers will tell you, “Fundraising is different for my organization.” Most of them are wrong. Unless you work for a YMCA , in which case you’re 100% right! 5 ways fundraising is different for YMCAs 1. YMCAs typically launch one annual appeal a year Many nonprofits send fundraising appeals every month, every other month, or at least once a quarter in addition to days of giving, GivingTuesday, and year end.

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Call for applications: Junior League of Toronto Seed Grant

Charity Village

Do you need start-up funding for an innovative new initiative? Does your initiative support “Healthy Body/Healthy Minds?” Funding may be available to help you plant the seed to allow your initiative to flourish through the Junior League of Toronto Seed Grant. The Junior League of Toronto (JLT) supports registered charities in delivering their programs in the Greater Toronto Area […] The post Call for applications: Junior League of Toronto Seed Grant appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Fundraising Email Essentials for Nonprofit Success 

Qgiv

Email fundraising offers a powerful and cost-effective way for nonprofits to reach their audiences and encourage donations. Through email marketing, nonprofits are able to quickly connect with potential donors and build relationships that last. But in order to inspire action from your donors, your fundraising emails need to follow some simple best practices each and every time.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

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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How to Improve Your Website’s Emotional Appeals: 5 Tips

Pamela Grow

With the all-important year-end giving season here, nonprofit professionals like you are busy developing the right messaging that will drive donations. Let’s complete an exercise to help you get your creativity flowing. Compare the following nonprofit year-end fundraising appeals: Our year-end fundraising campaign is right around the corner. We need your help to save more stray dogs in the community.

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Working abroad is becoming a priority for Canadians when choosing an employer

Charity Village

According to a national survey conducted by FlightHub, Canadians are prioritizing the ability to work abroad when choosing an employer. Millennials and Gen Z workers are increasingly interested in workcations, where they are able to combine work and travel. Nearly half of Canadians aged 25-40 are considering this arrangement, and some are even planning extended […] The post Working abroad is becoming a priority for Canadians when choosing an employer appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Use This 2024 Nonprofit Calendar to Plan Your Content Strategy

Neon CRM

When you’re part of a small or medium-sized nonprofit, time is always at a premium. And if you’re a staff member in charge of producing content for your nonprofit, you know how time-consuming content creation can be. That’s why you have to plan ahead: A robust content plan will save you time—and brain space—and help you produce great nonprofit content while also tackling the rest of your mile-long to-do list.

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CharityVillage Connects: Celebrating the 2023 CharityVillage Award Winners

Charity Village

On November 29, at the CharityVillage Conference & Awards, we announced this year’s winners in a variety of categories, including fundraising, workplace mental health, and diversity, equity & inclusion, as well as, outstanding individual impact. As 2023 comes to a close, let’s come together to celebrate the commitment, passion and drive that will keep Canada’s […] The post CharityVillage Connects: Celebrating the 2023 CharityVillage Award Winners appeared first on CharityVill

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

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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Mastering Next Year’s Budget With Revenue Projections and Donor Attrition Analysis

Neon CRM

One of the most important lessons a nonprofit practitioner can learn in their career is that budgets are moral documents. What does that mean? It means that where your organization puts its time, energy, and resources is a direct expression of the things it values. This is especially true when it comes to budget projections that will help inform the strategy of your organization in the coming year.

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Skills-Based Volunteering: What It Is & How It’s Rewarding

Double the Donation

Volunteering isn’t just about goodwill—it’s about leveraging our collective expertise to help others. Skills-based volunteering taps into the vast reservoir of knowledge within our communities, creating unique and rewarding opportunities for individuals to give back. This form of volunteerism benefits not only nonprofits but also the volunteers and the companies they work for.

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Honoring A Friend - The Joe Baker Fund

Care2

Care2, Engaging Networks, and The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) are honoring the legacy of Joe Baker, our respected colleague and friend, through the creation of the Joe Baker Fund.

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Canadians are possibly becoming less generous, new report finds

Charity Village

Sector3Insights released a new survey report which explores why Canadian generosity is declining, why it threatens the future of 75,000+ charities in Canada, and offers insights about remedial actions which could likely be helpful. Statistics Canada data shows a steady decline in the percentage of Canadians claiming a charity tax credit on their annual tax […] The post Canadians are possibly becoming less generous, new report finds appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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Winners of the Canadian Workplace Well-being Awards announced

Charity Village

The Canadian Positive Psychology Association announced the winners of the prestigious Canadian Workplace Well-being Awards, sponsored by Canada Life Assurance Company and Workplace Strategies for Mental Health. The awards celebrate organizations demonstrating dedication and innovation in enhancing the well-being of their employees. 2023 Canadian Workplace Well-being Award Winners Nonprofit/charity: Canuck Place Children’s Hospice (Vancouver, BC) […] The post Winners of the Canadian Workpla

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Congratulations to Hamilton-Niagara’s 2024 Top Employers

Charity Village

Canada’s Top 100 has released their picks for the top employers in Hamilton-Niagara. CharityVillage congratulates Bethesda Community Services, Brock University, Conservation Halton, McMaster University, Mohawk College, Tim Horton Children’s Foundation Inc., Niagara College Canada, and the other not-for-profits included on this year’s list. Applications for the 2025 competition will be available in early 2024.

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2023 sees Canadian workers taking less vacation and paying less “time off tax”

Charity Village

The “time off tax” workers in Canada incur, an indicator ADP Canada reports annually measuring the additional hours worked before and after a week of vacation, reaches its lowest level recorded since 2017. Three in ten (30%) workers report not working any extra hours before or after taking a one-week vacation. Those who did pay […] The post 2023 sees Canadian workers taking less vacation and paying less “time off tax” appeared first on CharityVillage.

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