Mon.May 06, 2024

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A Technology Assessment Connects Intention and Ability

.orgSource

Do you have a friend whose house looks like it belongs to neat freak Felix Unger, but the closets and drawers are clearly owned by lovable slob Oscar Madison? This Odd Couple disconnect happens to even savvy digital organizations. My writing about digital leadership often focuses on values and attitudes. But attention to the infrastructure’s nuts and bolts is also important.

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3 Grammar Rules You Can’t Break in Fundraising Copy (and Some That You Can)

NonProfit PRO

Good copywriting is informal and conversational, which helps engage donors. However, there are three rules that must not be broken.

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Join Us! Nat'l VOAD Conference

VisionLink

Join us Monday, May 6th - Thursday, May 9th, in Phoenix, Arizona, for the annual NVOAD conference. This annual gathering of Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster is the nation's leading gathering of non-profit and faith-based disaster response agencies. Among these member agencies and their staff and volunteers are some of the most experienced practitioners ready to guide their communities through the short and long-term steps of disaster recovery.

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Independent Sector Releases New Value of Volunteer Time of $33.49 Per Hour

NonProfit PRO

Independent Sector announced that the value of a volunteer hour is $33.49 — a 5.3% increase from the previous year.

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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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How To Tap Into The Hidden Wisdom Of People Around You

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“Too often, we don’t find out what’s truly on others’ hearts and minds because we don’t know how to ask the right questions in the right ways,” explains Jeff Wetzler , author of the new book, ASK. In his timely, must-read book, Wetzler shows you a powerful method called The Ask Approach™ , based on a simple premise: that tapping into what other people truly think, know, and feel is a game-changing superpower for leaders.

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Gift Acceptance Policies: Templates and FAQs for Nonprofits

Double the Donation

Gift acceptance policies are an essential but easily overlooked part of nonprofit management. You won’t miss them until you need them, and then you’ll wish you’d created them earlier!

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How to Build a Better Nonprofit Budget in Less Time and with Less Stress

sgEngage

Like a good recipe, your nonprofit budget requires high-quality ingredients, easy-to-follow steps, and a knowledgeable cook or two to put it together. Without those, it can be a struggle just to make a plate of spaghetti. But when you have all the pieces—accurate data, a clear process, and a finance team to put it together—you can make a three-course meal look easy.

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Lessons From CEOs On How To Start Well And Perform Quickly As The New CEO

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“Walk past any airport bookstore and you’ll find countless books about what it means to be a leader or a CEO, or how to nail your first 90 days as a general executive,” says author Ty Wiggins. “What you won’t find is a book that specifically covers the challenge you face now: the CEO transition – a period that covers your first 6–12 months in the role , which is often the most challenging and crucial time for a company and its new leader.

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Data-Driven Donor Engagement: 4 Foundational Strategies

Nonprofits Source

Data is everywhere today—in our fundraising, marketing, and communication strategies, discussed in the industry publications we read, and requested in grant applications. AI has further complicated things practically overnight, introducing a whole world of new lingo and best practices for nonprofits to learn. But what you might see less of are truly actionable ways to put that data to use to drive impact for your nonprofit.

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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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Blackbaud Reports 6.7% Gain, Boosted By Recurring Revenue

The NonProfit Times

Software as a service giant Blackbaud reported first-quarter revenue of $279.3 million for the three-month period ending March 31, up 6.7% from the same period of a year ago. The gain represented organic revenue growth of 6.9%, which equated to a 6.6% organic revenue growth rate in constant currency after adjusting for foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.

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How to Leverage Email as a Recruitment Tool: 4 Strategies

Nonprofits Source

With approximately 344 billion emails sent per day, it’s no wonder why so many recruiters use this channel to source, engage, and secure job applicants. However, the sheer volume of emails the average candidate receives means you need to add marketing-savvy tactics to your toolkit. This is especially true for nonprofits like yours, who often have to work harder to compete for talent with larger corporate counterparts.

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Modernizing Metro’s Digital Ecosystem: A Drupal Journey of Integration, Inclusivity, & Impact

Forum One

This post is adapted from a presentation at DrupalCon Portland 2024 , where Forum One and Metro showcase Drupal’s role in driving long-term digital modernization and multi-site integration. Forum One has been working on a long-term team effort with Metro, the regional government agency that serves Portland, Oregon, and 23 other cities across three counties.

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