Tue.Mar 19, 2024

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Rethink Nonprofit Budgeting and Plan for Success

NonProfit PRO

In an era of rapid change and evolving priorities, using traditional approaches to budgeting and planning may no longer be enough for your non-profit to increase financial success and boost community impact. For your agency to thrive in dynamic environments, it's crucial to explore and implement innovative strategies that align your agency’s financial decisions with organizational goals.

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Data Insights Help NHPCO Improve Renewals & Online Community

Association Analytics

Data Insights Help NHPCO Improve Renewals and Online Community As the nation's largest membership organization for providers and professionals who care for people affected by serious and life-limiting illnesses, NHPCO collects a ton of data.

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Adapt Board Member Recruitment for Evolving Organizational Needs

NonProfit PRO

“Time, talent and treasure” can no longer indicate that someone should join your board. Instead, look to organizational needs for guidance.

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How to Step Up Your Donor Cultivation Strategy: 14 Useful Ideas

Wild Apricot

Create a foolproof donor cultivation plan with the help of these 14 trusted strategies! From small to major donors, there's an idea for everyone.

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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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NonProfit PRO to Co-present Second Annual BridgeTECH at Bridge Conference

NonProfit PRO

NonProfit PRO will co-present BridgeTECH for a second time ahead of the 19th annual Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference.

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Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud vs. NPSP: Which Should You Use?

Donorbox

Launched in March 2023, Nonprofit Cloud is Salesforce’s first standalone CRM solution designed specifically for nonprofits. Many nonprofits already using Salesforce may be familiar with Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP), a suite of tools designed to customize Salesforce to be even more effective for nonprofits. So, which packs the best punch for nonprofits?

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Here are the Nonprofit AF posts you missed over the past two months because of tech issues!

Nonprofit AF

Hi everyone, over the past two months, my blog traffic plummeted. Though I was still writing each week, no one.

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What Are You Really Asking? A Checklist for Grantmakers

sgEngage

As a grantmaker, questions are your tools. They help you gather information, assess needs, measure outcomes, and build relationships with your grantees. But are you asking the right questions? And are you asking them in the right way? In this blog post, we will share some insights and best practices from our recent webinar, Change Up Your Questions: Exploring and Shaping What You Ask Grantees and How You Ask Them , where Marshall Ginn of Capital Philanthropy discussed how to evaluate and improve

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Unlocking Support: The Art of Clear Communication in Nonprofits

Hands on Fundraising

Clear communication might be your best tool for raising money. Recently, Ephraim Gopin shared a funny/not-so-funny post from McSweeney’s. It was titled: We dare you to figure out what our nonprofit does. And it nails it. Do you want to make me really cranky? Use language like what they mock here. Unclear. Full of buzzwords. […] The post Unlocking Support: The Art of Clear Communication in Nonprofits appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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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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When And How Frequently Should You Update Your eLearning Content

Gyrus

When And How Frequently Should You Update Your eLearning Content GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - While the need for creating an effective training and development plan for employees has been widely recognized by all companies. And accordingly, several of them have adopted the use of dedicated technology systems (commonly called Learning Management Systems) which can facilitate the training exercise.

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Matching Gift Requests | Deadlines, Forms & Auto-Submission

Double the Donation

You likely have a number of matchable donations in your CRM at any given time. If you’re looking to revamp your strategy, you might wonder if gifts made last week, month, or quarter remain eligible for the giving programs. Fear not—many contributions from the past year (give or take) should still qualify for company matching.

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How to Measure the Effectiveness of your LMS for Government Business Goals

Gyrus

How to Measure the Effectiveness of your LMS for Government Business Goals GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In the world of rapidly changing information and training requirements , don’t you think it is important for your organization to be prepared for the challenges of the future? The business world is moving at a fast pace, requiring government organizations like you to step up and respond with effective strategies that outrun the competition.

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Essential Traits of Effective Nonprofit Leaders

Greater Giving

Leading with Purpose: Essential Traits of Effective Nonprofit Leaders The nonprofit sector thrives on passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference. But passion alone doesn’t guarantee success. Leading a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills that go beyond traditional management styles. Effective nonprofit leaders are purpose-driven, fostering a positive environment where staff, volunteers, and donors feel valued and empowered.

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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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The Top 5 Employee Skills to Focus on in 2024

Gyrus

The Top 5 Employee Skills to Focus on in 2024 GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Technology has changed the way we work, creating the need to nurture people-focused employee skills through employee learning and development. In addition to this, 2020 has brought another major change in the workplace culture. Employers have found that remote working isn’t that bad, after all.

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15 Donor Appreciation Event Ideas for Every Budget

Qgiv

The backbone of sustainability for nonprofits often falls on the generosity of donors! Your supporters help make the work you do possible, allowing you to change the world. To keep your donors engaged with your mission, it’s important to make them feel appreciated. Donor recognition is one of the best ways to help you retain your donors, but a simple thank-you letter may not always feel like enough.

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Employee Skill Development: In-demand Skills Employees Currently Need

Gyrus

Employee Skill Development: In-demand Skills Employees Currently Need GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In an uncertain business environment, organizations need employees with good problem-solving skills and strategic thinking. These non-technical skills are equally important in the modern workplace. To that end, let’s discuss the various in-demand skills that should be part of employee skill development in 2023.

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How to tell a compelling story with a Seal of Transparency 

Candid

In 2023, 62,575 nonprofits earned or renewed their Candid Seals of Transparency. Over 1,000 nonprofits attended our 2024 Seals webinar , but we know there are many more out there looking to tell their story of impact and share that story broadly with current and potential donors to make their case for funding. We’re recapping the key takeaways from our recent webinar to make it easy for nonprofits to leverage Candid’s profiles for fundraising.

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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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Hybrid Learning vs. Blended Learning: Difference and Importance

Gyrus

Hybrid Learning vs. Blended Learning: Difference and Importance GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In today’s educational ecosystem, you’ll often find these two pedagogical titans thrown around randomly: Hybrid and Blended Learning. But what do they really mean? And why should you care? Hybrid Learning: It’s the age-old classroom and digital world colliding.

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Ep. 28 | Getting Grant-Ready, an interview with Jennifer Yarbrough

DonorDock

Join Matt on Beyond the Donation as he discusses all things grants with Jennifer Yarbrough.

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A Complete Guide on eLearning

Gyrus

A Complete Guide on eLearning GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - There is no denying how effective and convenient eLearning is in this digital era, especially in these unprecedented difficult times. Everyone knows it has a powerful impact on both organizations and learners. But, have you ever thought about what exactly eLearning is and what makes it so impactful?

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8 Steps for Creating a Nonprofit Innovation Culture

sgEngage

Embracing innovation can transform your nonprofit. But for innovation to thrive, you must embrace a culture where the entire nonprofit is committed to enhancing processes or strategies by transforming ideas into actionable improvements. In a culture that supports innovation, everyone feels encouraged and confident to brainstorm, introduce new ideas, ask questions, and start conversations in order to identify opportunities for enhanced impact.

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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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Everything about a Learning Management System

Gyrus

Everything about a Learning Management System GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - A Learning Management System is an innovative software application used by businesses and organizations to train their employees and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. A cloud-based Training Management System gives you a full platform to manage all eLearning, Instructor-Led Training (ILT) – in Classrooms and Webinars, Assessments and Certifications in a scalable and cost-effective solution A Learning Managemen

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LMS Pricing Models: Understanding Costs and Budgeting

Gyrus

LMS Pricing Models: Understanding Costs and Budgeting GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Online learning and upskilling have been a boon to our generation, and it is helping not just education but also businesses in more ways than one. To help make learning and training more streamlined, many businesses use a Learning Management System (LMS) to simplify and personalize learning modules.

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Close the Gap with Gap Analysis

Gyrus

Close the Gap with Gap Analysis GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Last week I discussed how important the GyrusAim Individual Development Plan (IDP) is for employees to manage their development. Today I discuss Another tool included in GyrusAim that further enables workforce development: Gap Analysis. The GyrusAim Gap Analysis screen compares obtained skills to required skills for jobs, certifications, and organizations.

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5 Ways You Can Engage Millennials in Training Programs

Gyrus

5 Ways You Can Engage Millennials in Training Programs GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Millennials Matter Millennials or Gen Y, commonly defined as a person born in the decade and a half commencing 1980-81. They currently comprise the largest component of the global workforce. Some studies project that for the US, this could well be around 75% by 2025. Trends in the demographic composition of the global labor force are unlikely to be any different.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.