Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 12, 2023

By Neil St. Clair , Co-Founder & COO at B Generous – the first-ever platform allowing nonprofit donors to “Donate Now, Pay Later”. Millennials are coming into their own income-wise. They have a charitable and philanthropic mindset, and yet, many nonprofits say millennials aren’t showing up treasure-wise in the same way as previous generations. According to Nonprofit Pro , “Millennials represent 33 million annual donors, have a $481 annual gift, and contribute to three charities annually.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 24, 2023

The future’s looking bright for fundraising, but the rapidly upcoming generational shift has a lot of nonprofits looking to the future. Focusing on the traditional donor profile isn’t going to work going forward — which is why future-proofing your fundraising should be No. 1 on your priority list.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

from our friends at Community Boost Consulting The work you do is important and it’s imperative that people know about it. Whether you’re a large nonprofit looking for different ways to amplify your mission or a small team trying to stretch your marketing dollars, it makes sense to first seek out free advertising for nonprofit organizations. In this article, we’ve rounded up some ways to make the most out of your organization’s resources with these no-cost opportunities.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 30, 2023

When’s the last time you heard a board member say, “Members want…” followed by an aggregate of the last five conversations they’ve had. While anecdotal observations can be helpful, there’s often an unseen gap between what members say and their actual behavior (like when you tell your friends you mostly watch documentaries on Netflix but you’re actually watching reality TV).

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

In case you missed it, Matrix Group now has a podcast. It’s called Associations Thrive ! Each week, I interview association and nonprofit CEOs, Presidents and Executive Directors about the things their organization is doing to increase membership, generate revenue, and ultimately thrive. Associations Thrive came out of a marketing planning meeting I held with my team at the beginning of Summer 2022.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 1, 2023

Cause awareness and giving days are powerful themes upon which to launch digital marketing and fundraising campaigns. In addition to the international days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months. January. 16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service — #MLKDay. 28: Data Privacy Day — #DataPrivacyDay.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 31, 2023

As the demographics shift, younger generations require more personal and causal connections for their philanthropy. For this reason, Giving Tuesday has become ineffective. Here is how organizations can position themselves to encourage donors to give year-round.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Check out our last installment here ! When we flip the calendar to a new year, many of us become gripped by the desire to build some new habits.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 5, 2023

As we head into 2023 with excitement and enthusiasm, we reflect back fondly on 2022 as a year of important and successful investments from Association Analytics (A2) to the association community covering everything from analytics webinars, industry partnerships, evolving product features, great employees and significant focus on customer success. Sharing Our Love of Data.

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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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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 13, 2023

After the rollercoaster ride of the last three years, you might be wondering how we can predict association trends for 2023. It makes sense to feel uncertain, but trust us when we say that we’re not completely in the dark! Anticipated trends.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 31, 2023

Is your l egacy association management software ( AMS ) caus ing your organization to feel stuck? If so, you’re not alone! Many associations that have leveraged the same technology for years may believe it’s their only option because it’s the software solution they’ve always known. This s ituation can leave many users feeling trapped. Learn how Nimble AMS empowers legacy AMS users to decrease low – value staff processes and elevate the member experience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

By Jessica Fox , Content Manager at Eventgroove – a one-stop platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events that offers event management, online fundraising, ticketing, and online storefronts for print and digital merchandise. As a fundraiser, you’re up against some tough odds. There’s a lot going on in the world (we’re looking at you, recession worries and existential dread), and fundraising efforts that have worked in the past may not be delivering the same results.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 3, 2023

Whether your nonprofit is applying for a government grant or support from a private foundation, what reviewers are looking for in grant proposals can feel like a secret. So, to improve your grant applications and give funders what they want, here are five tips.

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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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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

“To stand still is to fall behind,” said Mark Twain. He likely didn’t have grassroots campaigns in mind when he uttered those words, but Twain’s advice is spot-on for grassroots advocacy practitioners as they make a plan to engage the new Congress. The 118th Congress has new leadership and plenty of new lawmakers. Even the incumbents are in new districts.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 9, 2023

The post How Smart Associations are Maintaining Relevance & Revenue in Today’s Economy – 1/18/23 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2023

By now you’ve probably heard that short-form video on social media is an important tool for reaching new and younger audiences. This is not groundbreaking news, yet many nonprofit organizations (Candid included) have hesitated to jump in for a variety of reasons. Despite the real and perceived challenges of creating short-form video, there are compelling and research-backed reasons to consider incorporating it into your social media strategy: 88% of people say they’ve been convinced to buy a pr

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 18, 2023

Your member support team works hard every day to support your members. When you c hoos e innovative association management software , like Nimble AMS, you can s treamline processes for your support team so they can spend more time focusing on your members and not manual, time-consuming tasks. Here’s why Nimble AMS is the best software solution for your staff. .

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2023

Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (1 hour). Cost: Free. Presented by: Dominic Kalms , CEO & Founder at B Generous. Donate Now, Pay Later was inspired by the widespread acceptance of Buy Now, Pay Later in the consumer retail space. Across generations, nearly 60% of consumers say they prefer Buy Now, Pay Later over credit cards due to the ease of set payments and the lack of interest charges.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 26, 2023

Any engagement other than donor engagement is meaningless — at least if your purpose is to drive contributions. Why care about clicks if they result in nothing more than likes and follows? When cobbling together your fundraising strategy, consider how to get from awareness to interest to engagement to investment.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 13, 2023

The year-end fundraising season is always a busy one for nonprofits. From GivingTuesday to the start of the new year, nonprofits are focused on communicating with donors, sharing the organization’s successes and plans for the year ahead, and meeting their fundraising goals so they can be ready to power their purpose when the calendar flips. During the last month of the year, one of the busiest periods is the last week of the year—Dec. 24 through 31.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 26, 2023

The post Demystifying Data Across Your Association appeared first on Association Analytics.

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Candid

JANUARY 13, 2023

It’s that time again—Words to Avoid, 2023. Although this year, perhaps more than others, we should maybe call it “Words to Avoid …and some other words to pause before using, do additional research, and then decide whether or not to use.” No? Not as catchy? Okay, we’ll stick with what we have. As always, this is not meant to be a definitive (or complete) list of dos and don’ts.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 23, 2023

Congrat ulations— you r organiz ation just purchased new association management software ( AMS ) ! What an exciting time for your staff , members , and key stakeholders. But how do you tell everyone about your major AMS investment? We’re here to guide you through the process! Three strategies to promote your new AMS purchase Are you ready to get staff, members, and key association stakeholders e xcited about your new AMS?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 25, 2023

Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (1 hour) Cost: Free Presented by: Heather Mansfield , Founder of Nonprofit Tech for Good Blogging allows your nonprofit to have a consistent stream of new content to use in your e-newsletter and share on social media which, in turn, increases traffic to your website and awareness of your nonprofit’s brand.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 30, 2023

As we move forward in a new year, nonprofits that work hard and work smart can boost gift income to enjoy record resource development years. I want to highlight 10 pragmatic ways that nonprofit leaders can more effectively ask for and secure gifts that will fuel their missions.

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