Tue.Nov 28, 2023

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Remove the Noise From Your Fundraising Plans

NonProfit PRO

When it comes to managing the functions and operations for which we’re responsible, we can struggle and wander. Here are some tips to stay on track to achieve your fundraising goals.

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Stay Ahead of AI’s Magic

.orgSource

AI has that magic quality that tempts us to imagine powers even greater than its already impressive abilities. Like the whale that becomes Moby Dick or an ape that prompts sightings of the Yeti. The leap from reality to make-believe is easy. And the difference between truth and speculation can be difficult to see. I was going to call this post “AI fact or fiction.

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3 Takeaways From a New Report on Giving Trends by Race

NonProfit PRO

The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy released “The Giving Environment: Giving Trends by Race and Ethnicity” report. Here are three key findings from the report and how your nonprofit can begin to overcome the associated hurdles to reaching new demographics to support your cause.

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Lessons Learned from Giving Tuesday – Making the Most Out of the Busiest Giving Season

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Lessons Learned from Giving Tuesday – Making the Most Out of the Busiest Giving Season For nonprofit organizations, Giving Tuesday is more than just a day of fundraising. It’s an opportunity to engage with supporters, promote your mission, and lay foundations for future giving. In the wake of this global philanthropic phenomenon, lies an invaluable opportunity for nonprofit organizations: the post-campaign debrief.

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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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Today's Life Quotes

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Today's life quotes to guide you as we near the start of a new year: “ Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go. They merely determine where you start." - Ido Qubein “ Approach the New Year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day." - Michael Josephson “ Every year you make a resolution to change yourself. This year, make a resolution to be yourself " - Unknown “ The bad news is time flies.

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Your last-minute year-end appeal checklist

Hands on Fundraising

Ah… your year-end fundraising appeal isn’t out yet. And maybe, just maybe, life got in the way, too. I’m trying not to panic about Christmas shopping myself. But if you haven’t sent your year-end appeal yet, maybe this will help. And if you have already mailed something, maybe this will help with those late December […] The post Your last-minute year-end appeal checklist appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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How to Write a Sponsorship Letter That Actually Works (With Samples and Templates)

The Sponsorship Collective

I have been getting tons of questions from readers, clients, and workshop attendees about writing sponsorship request letters to secure sponsorship dollars. Before you can send out a solicitation letter, it is important that you fully understand sponsorship as a marketing discipline.

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Increasing efficiency in grant reporting

Candid

Unlike many cycles of nonprofit operations, grant reporting doesn’t really have a season; it’s all year long. Grant reporting also varies widely by funder. Some don’t require reporting at all; others ask for verbal reports in-person or over video call; some allow us to repurpose reports; and others require traditional and extensive reports in their own custom templates and timelines.

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Cultivating Smart Risk-Taking 

Forum One

What does it mean to create a workplace where teams are empowered to experiment? The Forum One leadership team has been thinking a lot about this question. I recently had the opportunity to discuss it with some amazing communications leaders on a panel at the 2023 Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit. Creating impact on behalf of our mission-driven clients continues to be our number one goal as a company.

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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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The Top 9 Nonprofit Credit Card Processing Solutions

Bloomerang

Nonprofit credit card processing solutions are tools nonprofit organizations use to complete credit and debit card transactions securely and quickly. Leveraging a secure payment solution throughout the donation process strengthens donor trust and allows them to use a convenient payment method. Credit card payments are donors’ preferred giving methods— 63% of donors prefer to give online with a credit or debit card , followed by direct mail (16%), PayPal (10%), wire transfer (5%), cash (4%), dig

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Five Signs Your Nonprofit is Ready to Reach a Bigger Community

Blue Avocado

Does your nonprofit consistently reach the same group? It may be time to consider expanding your marketing efforts to reach a wider audience. The post Five Signs Your Nonprofit is Ready to Reach a Bigger Community appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Supporting Brain Trauma Nonprofits In Their Critical Fundraising Efforts

Bloomerang

Did you know that each year, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a major cause of death and lasting disability? These injuries can range from mild to severe, impacting millions of lives. Here’s a staggering fact: annually, 2.8 million people sustain a TBI in the U.S. alone, with many resulting in hospitalization or even death. These numbers highlight a desperate need for support and care.

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Ensuring Email Deliverability—Updates to Gmail + Yahoo

Media Cause

Email marketers, it’s time to mark your calendars. On February 1, 2024, Google and Yahoo will roll out new requirements, which include bulk senders authenticating their emails, making unsubscribing easy, and staying under a spam rate threshold. Walking Through the New Requirements One by One Email Authentication: Senders must have three forms of verification in place to prove they are who they claim to be: DMARC, SPF, and DKIM.

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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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Empowering Faith-Based Organizations With Innovative Donor Management

Bloomerang

Your vibrant community of faith is committed to fostering spiritual growth and outreach. But in today’s fast-paced digital world, you’re facing a unique set of challenges—managing membership, increasing giving, streamlining stewardship and engagement, and shepherding volunteers. The need for a solution that not only processes donations but also fosters deep connections and strategic growth is more vital than ever.

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CSR Reporting Software: An Introductory Guide for Businesses

Double the Donation

As companies like yours strive to meet their sustainability goals, track their environmental impact, and demonstrate their commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR), the need for efficient and effective reporting software has never been more crucial. That’s where CSR reporting software comes in.

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The Power Of Storytelling: Transform Your Fundraising Events

Bloomerang

As nonprofit professionals, we’re constantly seeking effective ways to enhance our fundraising events. The challenge is real—these events require significant effort and resources. But the potential for donor engagement and fund generation is immense. So, how can you ensure that you make the most of these opportunities? The answer lies in the power of storytelling.