Wed.Jul 17, 2024

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Bloomerang Launches AI Content Assistant for Nonprofit Communications

NonProfit PRO

Bloomerang announced an artificial intelligence content assistant and other updates to its email builder to support busy nonprofits.

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The crucial role of software testing in your AMS implementation

Nimble AMS

Is your organization preparing for its association management software (AMS) implementation? It’s not uncommon for an association to face challenges during its AMS implementation. If you’re like other organizations, you might have some concerns about data migration, specifically when moving your existing data from a legacy system into your new system.

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Are You Talking to the Wrong Donors?

NonProfit PRO

Here's why a tiered caseload is so valuable to your fundraising success — and why you might be talking to the wrong donors.

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Have you had a chance to download and dig into Direct Mail Benchmarks 2024 yet?

Charity Village

Released in May, this all-Canadian report unpacks how direct mail fundraising programs performed last year, thanks to the amazing charities who share their results with us! If you’ve been wondering how your fundraising measures up against other charities in the nonprofit sector, this is the report for you. Use it to show off your success, […] The post Have you had a chance to download and dig into Direct Mail Benchmarks 2024 yet?

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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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Grants: The Fine Art Of Arm Twisting

The NonProfit Times

The grant deadline is barreling toward you like a freight train. You asked program staff for critical information weeks ago, but still have not received it. They’re ignoring your texts, emails, and phone calls, and you’ve just learned an essential player has gone on vacation. “Unfortunately, this doomsday scenario is not unusual. Grant professionals consistently lament the lackadaisical response of staff members when asked for data, program details, budget figures, and other essential informati

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What Is a Solicitation Email and How To Write One + Examples!

Wild Apricot

Learn what a solicitation email is, how to write one effectively, and explore practical examples to inspire your next fundraising campaign to get more donations!

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Cash-based versus accrual accounting: What your nonprofit needs to know

Charity Village

This article is an excerpt from the CharityVillage x Enkel Backoffice Solutions webinar, Financial Statement Boot Camp: How to read, understand, and use financial statements to better run your nonprofit. View the full video recording here, or scroll to the end of the article to watch the video. Let’s look at cash-based versus accrual accounting.

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7 Tips to Increase Your Online Fundraising Success

sgEngage

Online giving is not a single way of donating. It encompasses many methods of outreach and contribution: on your organization’s website, virtual appeals, text-to-give initiatives, apps, and email, using computers, tablets, and smartphones, paying with credit or debit card, ACH, direct debit, or digital wallet. With such an array of options—and donor preferences—it’s essential for your organization to employ diverse strategies to reach the widest audience with your online fundraising campai

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Launching a campaign or rebrand? Start with vision.

Big Duck

Discover how aligning your vision with staff and board members leads to success in your branding and capital campaign efforts.

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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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5 takeaways on trust in NGOs to manage new innovations and technologies 

Candid

For 20 years, the global communications firm Edelman has studied the influence of trust across government, media, business, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Based on an online survey of 32,000 respondents in 28 countries conducted in November 2023, the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer Global Report found low levels of trust in these institutions’ ability to manage “new innovations and technologies.

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Level Up Your K–12 Tech Skills and Network at bbcon 2024!

sgEngage

Calling all K–12 educators and administrators! Are you looking to squeeze the most out of your Blackbaud software? Then mark your calendars for bbcon 2024, happening September 24–26 in Seattle, Washington. From my experience, this annual conference is the event for Blackbaud users, and the K–12 offerings are especially impressive this year. Deep Dives Before the Dive I never miss the dedicated pre-conference sessions , being held this year on Monday, September 23rd.

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Three Simple Formats for Sponsor Summits That Work

The Sponsorship Collective

Let me start by saying that I hate the term “sponsor summit.” When people hear it they think of a hugely expensive, over the top, highly formal, high-pressure sales event. Sponsor summits are NEVER high-pressure sales events and they are only as formal as you want them to be. You can hold any type of summit that fits your brand and your partners…as long as you hold it at least once a year, every year.

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New Data: Major Gifts, Multiple Revenue Streams Boosting Fundraising

The NonProfit Times

Are the good times for nonprofit fundraisers, if not back, at least on the horizon? More than four in 10 (46%) who were surveyed said their overall revenue had increased during the past 12 months, while just more than one-third (34%) said their revenue had remained the same. A plurality (44%) indicated they met their revenue goals for the year. Even better, 31% said they exceeded their revenue goals for the year, according to a new data from Blackbaud Institute, a research lab under the aegis o

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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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Sponsorship Inventory and Asset Development Essentials

The Sponsorship Collective

Imagine walking into a shoe store with nothing on the shelves and no samples of product to try on. Now imagine being confronted by the sales person who asks you for $150 because it is his goal to sell $150 worth of shoes to you. How would you feel?

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85% Of United Nations’ Sustainable Goals Not Being Met

The NonProfit Times

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are approved by the UN’s 193 member countries. A UN Special Edition Report highlighted a considerable gap in achieving the SDG targets: Approximately 80% of the targets have deviated, stalled, or regressed, and just 15% of them are on track. According to a new report from Google, titled AI in Action: Accelerating Progress Towards the Sustainable Development Goals, these challenges disproportionately impact low and middle-income countries (L

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Qgiv Partners with Over the Edge

Qgiv

We are thrilled to announce that Qgiv is now one of the main providers for all Over the Edge (OTE) events! This partnership marks a significant milestone in our mission to make innovative and effective fundraising accessible to everyone. What this partnership means Through this exciting collaboration, OTE clients will have access to Qgiv’s easy to use fundraising tools.

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$30 Million Commitment For Cancer Research Grants

The NonProfit Times

The V Foundation for Cancer Research in Cary, N.C. announced a major expansion to its partnership with the Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC) during the recent 2024 ESPY Awards show. The V Foundation, DCC and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center have committed to a collective 10-year, $30 million investment dedicated to game-changing cancer research. This collaboration represents the largest fundraising partnership in the history of the V Foundation.

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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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We Analyzed 48 Fundraising Ideas: This Raise the most

Whole Whale

Need to fundraise, but out of ideas on how to do it? We’ve got you covered! Read on for 48 great ways to fundraise that really work, featuring examples from some of our favorite nonprofits including the Michael J. Fox Foundation , DoSomething.org , and (of course) the ALS Association. Plus more thoughts on auctions, events, online campaigns, and peer-to-peer fundraising ideas to get you started.

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The Essential Guide to Workplace Giving | FrontStream

frontstream

Including charitable giving options in benefit packages is an important feature workers look for in today’s tight labor market. Increasingly, employees prefer employers with a positive company culture and a proven track record of impacting their local community. In fact, 71% of employees say it is “imperative or very important” to work at a company where the culture actively supports giving and volunteering.

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Five Things I Learned from My Five Minutes of Fame

Whole Whale

‘George, why is your face on the side of my building?’ The text message lit up my phone. It was the summer of 2015 and I was in the middle of nowhere when I received it. It turns out my friends down on Wall Street lived in a building on which my face had just been plastered for the Gantt Social Impact campaign. As days went by, more messages came in: ‘George, you’re on this bus in London.’ ‘George, you’re at the airport here in Europe, in Heathrow.’

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How to Attract New Donors at Your Next Event

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes How to Attract New Donors at Your Next Event Are you ready to transform your next event into a powerful platform for attracting new supporters? Picture this: your event is buzzing with excitement, filled with engaged attendees who are inspired by your mission. Imagine turning first-time attendees into lifelong donors, all while creating an unforgettable experience that showcases the heart of your organization.

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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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Onboarding Automation: How to Ensure Success

Gyrus

Onboarding Automation: How to Ensure Success Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems Welcoming new employees (remote or on-site) on their first day involves more than just handing them company files and guidelines. Are the new employees seamlessly integrating into the team and provided with the tools they need to succeed from day one?

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Five Things I Learned from My Five Minutes of Fame

Whole Whale

The text message lit up my phone: ‘George, why are you on the side of my building?’It was the summer of 2015 and I was in the middle of nowhere when I received it. It turns out my friends down on Wall Street lived in a building on which my face had just been plastered for the Gantt campaign. As days went by, more messages started pouring in: ‘George, you’re on this bus in London.’ ‘George, you’re at the airport here in Europe, in Heathrow.’ Seeing

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The Contradiction Within Healthcare Fundraising

The NonProfit Times

By Jenny Love A dichotomy exists regarding retention within the realm of fundraising. Although it seems contradictory, retention is about money, but it is also not about money. To effectively retain and encourage top fundraisers, it is essential to understand the elements of retention and its effect on finances. Fundraisers need to look at retention from a perspective that emphasizes the importance of money.

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A Comprehensive Guide to an Engaged Nonprofit Board

Donorbox

Building a strong, effective board of directors doesn’t happen overnight. And for your organization to shine in an economy that requires organizational efficiency and a society that craves accountability; you need engaged nonprofit board members. Your board should guide the strategic direction of your organization, ensure your financial sustainability, and oversee some aspects of your […] The post A Comprehensive Guide to an Engaged Nonprofit Board appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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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.