NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

This is the busiest time of the year for fundraisers. Here's some advice on how to develop your ask strategy so you can find year-end success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Great Wealth Transfer is upon us—Baby Boomers have begun to bequeath the most wealth in world history—and one thing is sure: the methods used to reach the next generation of donors will be markedly different than what successfully reached their predecessors. Join this free webinar on December 10 to learn about the practical use of cutting-edge tools to grow a digital donor tribe of 25-50-year-olds inspired by your organization’s mission.

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DonorPerfect

OCTOBER 8, 2024

5 Steps to Host or Participate in a Successful Giving Day Imagine you have one day a year to fundraise however you want. For 24 hours, you have the chance to energize your community and constituents through initiatives that make great use of everyone’s time (including donors, beneficiaries, volunteers, advocates, and strangers). You have everything […] The post A Fundraiser’s Guide to Nonprofit Giving Days appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Candid

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The year-end giving season is an opportunity for people to express their values by supporting their communities and the causes that matter most to them. It is also a crucial time for many nonprofit organizations to secure operational funding, committed volunteers, and advocates for their work. GivingTuesday, the annual event that started with a hashtag and has grown into a global movement in over 100 countries, kicks off year-end fundraising activities on December 3.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In this three-part series, we explore how nonprofits and government agencies can leverage technology strategically, from developing a comprehensive technical plan to implementing scalable architecture and maintaining continuous documentation. Through each stage, technology helps organizations better serve their communities, grow their impact, and achieve their missions more effectively.

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Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 8, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What has been your most successful fundraising strategy?” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: Less is More: Simple Emails Can Boost Donations and Engagement After learning in a webinar that one of Barack Obama’s most successful fundraising emails had the subject line “ Hey ,” I decided I was overcomplicating things trying to develop a perfect campaign.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 8, 2024

GivingTuesday, which started in 2012, is a global giving day that inspires millions to support causes they care about. In 2023 alone, GivingTuesday raised $3.1 billion in the U.S., highlighting just how impactful this one day can be for nonprofits. It’s a chance to connect with supporters, reach new audiences, and make a big difference—all within 24 hours.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Have you noticed your board members avoiding eye contact when the subject of fundraising comes up? Most people are motivated to join a board because they are passionate about the mission, not because they love to ask for money. In fact, fewer than 40% of nonprofit CEOs say their boards actively fundraise. Despite fundraising reluctance—for some board members, it’s an outright refusal—you can put a strategy in place to help your board members become the best fundraisers they can be and, in the pr

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fusionSpan

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past two weeks (or actively avoiding the deluge of Dreamforce content on LinkedIn – no shame here, we know it can be a lot), you’ve heard the tale of Agentforce. But what is it? How do you use it? And what does it mean for associations and nonprofits? What is Agentforce? Agentforce , formerly Einstein Copilot, is an autonomous AI agent capable of operating independently to provide 24/7 support to employees and customers that far surpasses the

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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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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The nonprofit lifecycle isn’t complete without fundraising activities. After all, donated resources are vital to further nonprofit missions. However, charitable organizations stand to gain even from non-monetary donations — otherwise known as in-kind donations. These gifts are usually goods or services and can be extremely beneficial. Many of your supporters may not know that you need this kind of support, which is why marketing is so essential.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 8, 2024

If you think digital marketing doesn’t apply to you because your organization focuses heavily on direct mail, think again. Dozens of touchpoints lead to a gift, and they’re all related — even if you can’t see the handoff. That direct mail donation? The donor may have seen your social media ad, which reminded them to respond. An online gift? The postcard you sent may have inspired it.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 8, 2024

If your nonprofit provides individualized services to clients or program participants, it’s crucial to have a system in place for tracking and managing service delivery. This is where case management comes into play. Case management refers to the coordinated process in which service providers assess, plan, implement, and monitor service delivery for each client or participant.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will distribute $210 million in Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as the second tranche of funding to protect faith-based institutions and nonprofits against targeted attacks. The funding will be made available in a Notice of Funding Opportunity to be published later this month.

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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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OneCause

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Explore the best practices for refining your year-end giving page to maximize donations and amplify your impact.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Women’s and girls’ organizations surpassed $10 billion in giving for the first time, receiving $10.2 billion in philanthropic support during 2021. While awareness of gender-focused issues such as pay equity and reproductive rights has grown, overall charitable giving that supports women and girls remains relatively small at 1.9% of total giving. The data is from the sixth annual Women & Girls Index researched by the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) at the Indiana University Lilly Family

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OneCause

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Explore the best practices for refining your year-end giving page to maximize donations and amplify your impact.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Phillip Jiménez is stepping down from his role as president and CEO of the West Cook YMCA in Oak Park, Illinois and will join YMCA of the USA as the National Lead, CEO Engagement, Small-Mid size Y (SMY) Network. The new role is part of Y-USA’s strategy to build support and build closer relationships with association CEOs across the country. Jiménez begins his new role in November.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), nonprofits stand at a pivotal crossroads. The AI Equity Project 2024 offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of AI adoption in the nonprofit sector across the U.S. and Canada. As AI becomes increasingly integral to operational efficiency, decision-making, and outreach, understanding its equitable implementation is crucial for organizations committed to social impact. “The question is no longer – ‘if AI ca

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Nonprofit mailers and related organizations are being urged to thank members of Congress who supported the recent cancellation of an anticipated increase in the postage rate. The thank-you effort was spurred by Keep US Posted, a nonprofit advocacy group that supports “a reliable, affordable U.S. Postal Service.” According to an email from Keep US Posted, individuals and entities affected by postal rate increases are being urged to contact at least 30 members of Congress with messages of thanks f

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M+R

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Read time: 5 minutes So many of us are busy gearing up for GOTV ahead of the Most Important Election of Our Lives™. Maybe you’re feverishly refreshing polling data, then telling yourself polling data doesn’t matter. Rinse and repeat. With all of the variables and must-dos that come before the big day, we know it can also be hard to carve out the time to plan for what comes after Election Day.

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