October, 2022

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7 Ways the Next Generation of Giving Will Look Dramatically Different

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits are poised now more than ever to embrace a new way of interacting with donors that will help them establish a donor base that is truly engaged. Here are seven ways we can expect to see the next generation of giving change.

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Diversify Your Year-End Campaigns: How To Be Mindful And Inclusive Of Cultural Traditions

Bloomerang

For the majority of nonprofits the last quarter of the year makes the majority of the year’s revenue. Why is this? Outside of tax incentive deadlines, it’s fair to conclude that the fourth quarter is the season most of us choose to give. It’s a time when we’re encouraged to think of others and those enduring the hardships of life in a world which gets physically and mentally more testing.

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4 Unique Call-to-Actions to Test on Your Nonprofit’s Website

Nonprofit Tech for Good

According to the 2022 M+R Benchmarks Report , nonprofits pay an average of $3.31 to secure a lead [i.e., capture an email address] through digital advertising. Most small and medium-sized nonprofits can’t afford to experiment with digital advertising for lead generation, but there are other means of securing new leads for a fraction of the cost – namely, your nonprofit’s website empowered with any of the following unique call-to-actions (CTAs). 1) Top bar opt-ins and links.

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Future-Proof Your Association with Value Management – 11/8/22

Association Analytics

The post Future-Proof Your Association with Value Management – 11/8/22 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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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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Join Us: AIRS Conference

VisionLink

AIRS 2022 Conference! October 17-19 We are excited to return (in person!) to AIRS again this year. Stop by our booth # 107 in the Exhibit Hall, and t alk with Dr. Douglas Zimmerman, Visionlink CEO, who would love to hear more about your challenges and opportunities and share ways we can support. You can also exchange information with one of our team members for a chance to win a $50 amazon gift card--just to keep it fun.

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Mastercard to Exempt Nonprofits in Good Standing From Recurring Donation Regulations

NonProfit PRO

Mastercard announced the recurring donation regulations that took effect Sept. 22 — and were going to kick in March 21, 2023, for nonprofits — will now be deemed best practices and not required for for-profit or nonprofit merchants, as long as they aren’t cited with excessive chargebacks. .

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6 Group Fundraising Ideas to Energize Your Donor Base

Wild Apricot

As a nonprofit, finding ways to continually engage your donors can be challenging. We face a bit of a paradox today—between online fundraising, events, social media, virtual offerings and other outlets, there are more ways than ever to connect.

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8 Grant Research Tools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

According to the Giving USA 2022 Report , giving by foundations to nonprofit organizations grew by 3.4% in 2021 to $90.88 billion. Foundation grants now represent 19% of total giving to nonprofits – the largest share on record. The websites listed below can help your nonprofit search and apply for grant funding. If you need training in grant writing, a good place to start is with this free Introduction to Proposal Writing course and the best-selling book, How to Write a Grant. 1.

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Ditch Data Discomfort

Association Analytics

The post Ditch Data Discomfort appeared first on Association Analytics.

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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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Five reasons you need text-to-give technology at your association

Nimble AMS

As an association looking to provide the best member experience, it’s vital to offer a mobile-friendly option. Pew Research Center reports that 97% of Americans now own a cell phone, with 80% of respondents texting. Whether discussing the latest industry trend on your online community platform or registering for your annual event, members want to connect with their organization from the convenience of their mobile devices.

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What does giving mean?

Hands on Fundraising

How do we define giving? In our own lives? With our friends and families? As fundraisers? Do our definitions differ? Tony Martignetti shared a fascinating, yet troubling, piece recently in Vox the other day. “What happened to giving money to charity?” looks at how the ultrawealthy are donating more, but it seems the rest of […]. The post What does giving mean?

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How (and Why) to Attract Gen Xers and Baby Boomers for Year-End Giving

NonProfit PRO

While the younger generations make sense for brand awareness, the older generations make sense for high-level gifts. So, it's time for a strategy update if you're struggling to attract Gen Xers or boomers as donors or have been ignoring them. Here are four ways to target these groups.

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A+ Membership Application Forms (with Template & Examples!)

Wild Apricot

First impressions are important. While a prospective member may have visited your membership website or attended an event before deciding to join, filling out a membership application is when they make it official. Think of membership application forms.

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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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5 Tips to Craft Your Nonprofit’s Year-End Fundraising Campaigns

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Your nonprofit does incredible, life-changing work. Your year-end fundraising campaigns should show your donors what you’ve accomplished together over the past year, and invite them to give toward an even brighter future. Excellent year-end campaigns need to strike a balance between hitting uplifting emotional beats that are relevant to your mission and delivering a compelling case for why people should support your nonprofit.

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Participatory Grantmaking: I’m in! Now what?

sgEngage

You’ve read about participatory grantmaking—and maybe even heard about other organizations using this model to distribute control of their funding strategy and grants decisions to the communities they serve. But it is a different way of thinking for most grantmakers, so it can be difficult to know where to start. After you’ve considered your foundation’s readiness and decided this approach makes sense, here are some practical, actionable ideas for developing participatory grantmaking in your fun

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Six key tips to improve data security practices at your association

Nimble AMS

Strong d ata security practices are vital for the integrity of your association. But how secure is your organizational data? B reaches are highly detrimental to all organizations. Not only do y ou risk the trust of your members by mismanaging their data, but you risk millions of dollars in recovery efforts. Shockingly, t he Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study reports that only 19% of all IT association professionals prioritize data privacy and information security.

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What Is Bad Data Really Costing Your Organization?

Bloomerang

Your donor database is only as good as the data you put into it. With the year-end giving season upon us, now is the time to prepare for fundraising success in 2023. A clean database should be a high priority as you plan ahead. As with every other industry today, nonprofits are especially dependent on good data to be successful. And donor data is at the top of the critical care list.

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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.

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Maximize Your Social Fundraising This Giving Season

NonProfit PRO

With more than $6 billion having been raised through Facebook and Instagram fundraisers now, social fundraising has cemented itself as a key strategy for increasing nonprofits’ revenue streams.

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The Ultimate Guide to Brainstorming Membership Website Ideas

Wild Apricot

Building a membership website is an exciting step for your organization! It gives people a place to celebrate and grow your mission, and establishes your legitimacy in the nonprofit world. The last thing you want is to draw a blank when you sit down.

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6 Ways to Make Giving Easier With Embedded Giving

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Allan Torres , Digital Marketing Specialist at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Every visitor of your nonprofit website is a potential donor. According to Classy, nonprofits that use an embedded checkout form during the year-end giving season experience a 28% increase in revenue per website visitor.

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Enhancing Student Success Across Campus with Western Michigan University + Salesforce

Cloud 4 Good

Western Michigan University (WMU) is a large, public research-intensive university that has been helping students reach their potential through a pursuit of purpose since 1903. Around 20K students find that purpose each year across a range of undergraduate and graduate programs at WMU. With admissions expanding and the institution’s commitment to its students growing by the day, the time had come to reinvest in WMU’s technology and offer an expanded suite of tech solutions.

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Nonprofits Are Leveraging the Cloud, but Does It Have to Be So Complex?

Effectively managing cloud technology is getting more complex. From cybersecurity concerns, vendor lock-in, cost increases, or lack of transparency on costs, it can quickly get out of control. Knowing what you can control and finding a platform that’s built with nonprofits in mind is key.

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How AI helps your association provide an excellent member experience

Nimble AMS

Is your association leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) yet ? Whatever your strategic goals or mission, AI has the po wer to transform your organization. Your associ ation should consider adopting AI because it can help you exceed member expectations and boost recruitment and retention efforts. Keep reading to learn more ways AI can help your association provide an excellent member experience and offer c ompetitive member benefits. .

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Too many cooks spoil the chili – or your next appeal

Hands on Fundraising

Or why too many cooks who don’t know what’s already in the pot can make a mess. Years ago, my family was gathered at my parent’s home to celebrate Christmas. By then, we were a big crowd – I have three siblings, and each of us has two children. So my mom planned to make eating […]. The post Too many cooks spoil the chili – or your next appeal appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Dynamic Fundraising Tips for the New Recession Era

NonProfit PRO

The word “recession” is coming up more and more in nonprofit conversations. Unfortunately, this is a time when people and institutions have less disposable income, meaning nonprofits often receive fewer donations and may struggle to keep their charities running.

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Your Complete Guide to In-Kind Donations

Wild Apricot

“I wish there were a way for kids to play sports with no equipment,” Arielle half-joked to her office mate Mike as she placed yet another order for jump ropes and mitts for their nonprofit, Kids Sports. “I think that’s just.

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Nonprofit Technology Kick Start: Free World Class Board Meeting Software

Looking for cost reductions for your nonprofit? Why not consider modernizing with a digital board management system that's designed to work with remote meetings, with immediate cost reductions if you still distribute paper packets to members? Get going in less than an hour on a fully hosted cloud solution built on the latest technology that runs on any device - from desktops to tablets and smartphones - without any installation.