September, 2024

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Is it a good time to start a nonprofit?

Candid

In my role as an educational programming manager at Candid, I hear this question nearly every day: “Is it a good time to start a nonprofit?” I hear it from people who are passionate and committed about a certain issue in their community or in the world. They see a problem and are certain no solution is being provided—and they want to be that solution.

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What’s Going on in Nonprofit Direct Mail?

NonProfit PRO

Despite the rise of digital, traditional channels like direct mail are still crucial. Here's what's going on in nonprofit direct mail now.

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Best AI Tools for Creating Training Materials in Corporate Learning

Gyrus

Best AI Tools for Creating Training Materials in Corporate Learning GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how companies develop training materials, providing a faster, more efficient way to create engaging content. For Learning and Development (L&D) professionals, instructional designers, and HR teams, AI tools are transforming the creation of videos, graphics, and voiceovers, making it easier than ever to deliver high-quality training materials at scale

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The Best Digital Marketing Resources for Nonprofits

Whole Whale

Our digital landscape is constantly changing so it’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest digital marketing resources. Social media, email, SEO, digital advertising, analytics, optimization tools like popups, A/B testing, and web design are non-negotiables that should be in every nonprofit’s toolbox. (Not to mention the growing list of AI tools that can help you generate everything from content to images, yet here I am mentioning it.

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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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5 Reasons Analytics Scares People Off (And Why It’s Not So Spooky)

Association Analytics

The post 5 Reasons Analytics Scares People Off (And Why It’s Not So Spooky) appeared first on Association Analytics.

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How To Find Donors for Your Nonprofit: Why They Give and Tips to Grow Your Donor Base

Wild Apricot

Struggling to find donors for your nonprofit? Explore effective strategies and tips to attract and retain supporters. Learn how to build relationships, leverage online tools and craft compelling campaigns to boost your fundraising efforts.

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5 Tips to Connect With Sponsors Through Nonprofit Marketing

Greater Giving

Whether they’re large corporations with corporate social responsibility (CSR) priorities, small local businesses, event vendors , media organizations, or healthcare institutions, organizations that are willing to sponsor your nonprofit can make a significant difference to your mission and your beneficiaries. This is why it’s critical for your nonprofit to learn how to market its sponsorship program effectively.

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5 Proven Strategies To Enhance Your Existing Tools For A More Modern Constituent Experience

NonProfit PRO

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, many organizations struggle to integrate siloed data and systems. Efforts to innovate have often led to a proliferation of tools, technologies, and platforms - resulting in a fractured constituent experience and strained budgets. This session will explore five proven strategies that start with the systems you already have in place, as a foundation to enhance a more connected, responsive, and efficient constituent experience.

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Community relationships strengthen public trust in nonprofits 

Candid

More than grants, donations, or volunteer hours, public trust is the currency of the nonprofit sector. The public’s belief that nonprofits will “do the right thing” is what makes it possible for us to partner with communities, advocate for our missions, and bridge political divides to build a healthy and just nation. That’s why Independent Sector has been measuring public trust in nonprofits and philanthropy for the last five years.

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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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Change the way you think about member engagement

Association Analytics

Member engagement sits at the core of everything an association does. No matter the staff-member, no matter the member benefit or event or email sent, each is a piece of the larger tapestry that is member engagement. While this is a generally accepted fact for any forward-thinking and plugged-in association leader, knowing what to do with this knowledge – or even what membership engagement really means – can be a nebulous task.

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How Matrix Group Chose an AI Note Taker App

The MatrixFiles

It’s rare to be in a Zoom or Teams meeting these days that doesn’t have an AI note taker in the room. Sometimes, there are dueling note takers. Well here at Matrix Group, we have standardized on Fathom. For now. Here’s how we made the decision: Note Taking is Hard My Directors, Project Managers and I are in a LOT of meetings. And for every meeting, someone is tasked with taking notes.

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[Free Mini Webinar] How to Use AI Tools to Create Visual Content for Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Time: 3 pm ET / 12 pm PT (20 Minutes) Cost: Free Presented by: Kyle Behrend , Founder of NFPs.AI Discover how to inject creativity into your nonprofit’s work using generative AI tools. This 20-minute webinar will showcase useful AI applications that can help your nonprofit easily create digital marketing and fundraising images and graphics to add a creative twist to your campaigns.

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How to Write a Newsletter Your Members Will Actually Want to Read + 16 Ideas to Use in Your Next Email

Wild Apricot

Looking to create newsletters that capture your members' attention? Discover how to write compelling newsletters with our expert tips and 16 engaging ideas to make your next email irresistible and valuable to your audience.

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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 NonProfit Voice Ep 89: The State of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising in 2024

NonProfit PRO

Karen Cincotti, Mary Sorensen and Noel Beebe discuss the findings of a survey evaluating the peer-to-peer fundraising landscape in 2024.

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Why associations should use Salesforce Maps

Nimble AMS

Are you looking for a new way to view and analyze your data in a geographical context? Salesforce Maps may be the perfect solution for your association! With Salesforce Maps, your organization can identify trends, patterns, and opportunities within your data, mapped geographically. Salesforce Maps can empower your association staff to make more informed decisions on how to allocate resources, which members or non-members to pursue, and which markets to target, based on your data.

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Cleaner Data for Better Results: How to Maintain a Healthy Nonprofit CRM

Charity Village

On September 12, join us for a free webinar to learn strategies for maintaining a healthy nonprofit CRM. Have you hit roadblocks while managing nonprofit data? Messy data causes mistakes that your organization can’t afford. In this free session, DonorPerfect’s CRM experts will demonstrate data procedures that keep your team members and new hires on the same […] The post Cleaner Data for Better Results: How to Maintain a Healthy Nonprofit CRM appeared first on CharityVillage.

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How Matrix Group Chose an AI Note Taker App

The MatrixFiles

Listen to this article It’s rare to be in a Zoom or Teams meeting these days that doesn’t have an AI note taker in the room. Sometimes, there are dueling note takers. Well here at Matrix Group, we have standardized on Fathom. For now. Here’s how we made the decision: Note Taking is Hard My Directors, Project Managers and I are in a LOT of meetings. And for every meeting, someone is tasked with taking notes.

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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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[Free Mini Webinar] 8 Ways to Grow Your Nonprofit’s Email List

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (20 minutes) Cost: Free Presented by: Heather Mansfield , Founder of Nonprofit Tech for Good Email is a powerhouse for fundraising. Twenty-six percent of online donors say that email is the tool that most inspires them to give – outpacing social media, websites, and print materials. Email is also their preferred communication method to receive news updates, appeals, and thank you messages.

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Organizing across generations for civil rights 

Candid

Many of us working to strengthen civil rights see recent court rulings overturning affirmative action and campaigns to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and ban books as undermining this country’s vision of pluralism and equal opportunity. In this climate, advocates are working to sustain movements that build on the social progress achieved by previous generations.

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A New Way to Engage Advisory Boards in Fundraising Success

NonProfit PRO

As part of your fundraising strategy, advisory board members must engage in fundraising. Here's how to make sure they actively participate.

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Why Your Organization Needs a Member Satisfaction Survey and 40+ Question Examples

Wild Apricot

Identify the needs of your members and how to best meet them. Explore the benefits of gathering feedback and ready-to-us examples to help you create a meaningful survey to enhance member experience and drive improvements.

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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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Join the Great British Columbia ShakeOut: Get your home or workplace counted in the largest earthquake drill on earth

Charity Village

Join the Great British Columbia ShakeOut, and get your home or workplace counted in the largest earthquake drill on earth. The BC Earthquake Alliance invites you to sign up to be counted among the millions who will “Drop, Cover and Hold On” on October 17. The Shakeout is an annual opportunity for everyone to practice […] The post Join the Great British Columbia ShakeOut: Get your home or workplace counted in the largest earthquake drill on earth appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Apple’s iOS 18 update: The end of email preheaders and what it means for your email strategy

M+R

Read time: 2 minutes Remember a few months ago, when Apple unveiled the new iPad Pro with an ad featuring a hydraulic press crushing paint cans, guitars, and the very spirit of human creativity? Now, Apple’s iOS 18 will bring that same approach to your email preheader text. With the new update, Apple will remove standard preheaders from its Mail app, replacing them with AI-generated summaries tailored to each recipient.

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Everything your association needs to know about Salesforce CRM

Nimble AMS

Is your association considering a move to a customer relationship management (CRM) platform as the basis for your association management software (AMS)? Many associations choose a CRM platform and an AMS to track member interactions, streamline membership processes and payments, gain insights on membership trends, and enhance the member experience. Salesforce is the leader in CRM and service, making Salesforce CRM an ideal platform for a modern AMS.

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How America gives: Who funds what causes and where?

Candid

According to 2023 IRS data, there are about 1.9 million registered nonprofits in the United States vying for charitable giving from individual donors and institutional grantmakers. What do we know about the causes and states each type of funding flows to and the factors that affect giving trends? In this article, we highlight key insights from our report, Dollars and Change: A Look at Individual and Institutional Giving Across the United States From 2015 to 2022 , which combines data from Candid

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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.