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Why Data SHOULD Drive Your Strategy

Association Analytics

It remains all too common for associations to ignore vital data points as they strategize for the future. The inertia of decades of existence often precludes a data-informed state, instead relying on anecdote, trusting in the gut feeling of longtime employees or volunteers, and the way things have always been done. This flies in the face of modern organizational thinking, and associations looking to be proactive – or facing the modern challenges of the industry – would be advised to

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4 Proven Strategies to Boost Mid-Level Giving in 2025

NonProfit PRO

Though critical to a healthy donor pipeline, mid-level donors are often overlooked. Here are four ways to put a renewed focus on these donors.

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From Resilience to Growth: How Associations Can Succeed  

.orgSource

Associations are navigating unprecedented challenges. The rapid pace of digital transformation, evolving member expectations, and the need for innovative solutions underscore the importance of resilience. But in an era of constant change, resilience alone is not enough. Associations must adopt a growth mindset, using change as a catalyst for improvement and innovation.

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5 Ideas For Volunteers As Fundraising Resources

The NonProfit Times

Fundraising isnt always about money. According to Lynn Margherio, founder and CEO of Cradles to Crayons, volunteerism is the backbone of many successful nonprofits, even though attracting and retaining volunteers can be challenging. Mobilizing your volunteers can also have a financial impact. Here are five ideas to make that happen: * Share giving recipes to spark creative volunteerism.

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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 Find Your True Purpose And Avoid Purpose Anxiety

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Having a sense of purpose has been scientifically proven to help people find happiness, longevity, and health. But lots of us are also worried about purposehaving purpose anxiety estimated to affect as much as 91% of people. That purpose anxiety is the fear of not knowing your purpose in life. Most people understand the term purpose but have no idea how to take action to discover what it means in their lives, says hospice medical director Jordan Grumet , author of the new book, The Purpose Code:

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The one thing to ask of donors for true engagement  

Candid

Every nonprofit wants donors who are deeply connected to the work they fundsupporters who dont just write checks but are invested in the mission. But this requires organizations to do something they find uncomfortable: asking donors to change. This may seem counterintuitive. Nonprofits are experts at fulfilling donor needs, not the other way around.

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When Does Interim Nonprofit Leadership Make Sense?

Blue Avocado

At a time of a leadership transition, planned or unplanned, more and more organizations are using interim leaders (aka interims) to help the board address organizational challenges, large and small, that may have existed during the tenure of the previous leader. Even if a nonprofit organization does not have any glaring deficiencies, interim leadership either provided by a professional interim leader, or sometimes a board or staff member with capacity can allow the board to obtain an objective

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Double (or Triple) Your Donations with Corporate Matching Gifts

Allegiance Group

Matching gift opportunities can double or even triple the donations you receive at the end of the year. We often see these during Giving Tuesday or year-end campaigns, but have you considered how matching gifts can accelerate your campaigns year-round? Lets look at the many benefits matching gifts can bring your organization. Well also bust some common myths about this fundraising tactic and share best practices to help you maximize this strategy.

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Ep. 43 | Building Impact and Community: An Inspiring Journey with We Are For Good

DonorDock

In this episode of Beyond the Donation, host Matt Bitzegaio chats with Becky Endicott and John McCoy from We Are For Good. They share their journey from university colleagues to founders of a media ecosystem centered around philanthropy and generosity. Becky and John discuss their unique approach to storytelling, community building, and the importance of shifting from transactional to relationship-focused 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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Giving By Evangelicals Continues Post Covid Plunge

The NonProfit Times

The COVID pandemic is often pointed to as a reason that certain silos of giving declined during roughly 2019 through 2022. A new survey shows that evangelical giving has not rebounded and continues to plummet. The numbers for evangelical giving declined during the period and dropped even further when data was collected during February 2024. Some 61% of all evangelical Protestant adults made a financial donation to a local church during the past 12 months from February 2024, with 50% giving to an

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2024 Recap: 12 Features and Tools Launched to Improve Your Fundraising

Donorbox

In 2024, we heard your requests and worked relentlessly to build tools to boost your efficiency, productivity, donor engagement and ultimately, your donations. After all, your growth is a key part of our journey, too! Lets take a look at how weve grown Donorbox over the last year: 12 Biggest Donorbox Features and Tools […] The post 2024 Recap: 12 Features and Tools Launched to Improve Your Fundraising appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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4 Rules For Grant Partnerships In The AI Era

The NonProfit Times

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, and particularly proposal development, is essential for nonprofits. Subject matter partnerships benefit programs, organizations, and teams through shared knowledge and divided challenges. However, fostering a productive proposal-building environment often presents scheduling and communication hurdles. Moreover, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can make the process more complex — while also presenting unique opportunities.

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Submitting an In-Kind Donation Request: A Nonprofit’s Guide

Double the Donation

In-kind contributions play a crucial role in helping nonprofits stretch their resources and make a greater impact in their communities. But how can your organization successfully solicit in-kind donations from businesses and individuals? It all starts with an in-kind donation request. Submitting an in-kind donation request requires a thoughtful approach.

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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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Why GyrusAim LMS is the Ideal Training Platform for Military and Government Buyers

Gyrus

Why GyrusAim LMS is the Ideal Training Platform for Military and Government Buyers GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Reliable and Responsive Learning Platform Home Blogs Best LMS for Government Training and Compliance Why GyrusAim LMS is the Ideal Training Platform for Military and Government Buyers Smita Kapadia Sr. Sales Account Executive In This Article: Challenges in Government and Military Training Top Features of GyrusAim LMS for Government Buyers Benefits for Government Agencies How to Choose t

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Transform New Donors into Lasting Partners: Start Here!

Hands on Fundraising

New donors! You’ve done well. The last few months were busy ones. And the last few weeks of the year? Well, busy doesn’t begin to describe it. But you’ve welcomed new people to your cause, and that’s wonderful! Now: Keeping those new donors is critical, of course. But it also makes the question more pressing: […] The post Transform New Donors into Lasting Partners: Start Here!

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