August, 2024

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5 Ways Nonprofits Can Raise More Money Online

NonProfit PRO

With digital fundraising, a simple “donate” button on your website won't cut it. Optimize your online presence with these tips and raise more.

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Why do associations wait to adopt new technology?

Nimble AMS

Is your association waiting to adopt new technology? Maybe you lack staff buy-in or have budget concerns. Perhaps you’re worried about losing your member data or don’t have a clear strategy for determining which software would best benefit your organization. Waiting to adopt new technology can greatly cost your association. Digital transformation is critical in future-proofing your organization.

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Dues or Donations: Which Is Better for Nonprofits?

Wild Apricot

Explore the pros and cons of dues versus donations for nonprofits. Learn how each approach impacts fundraising, membership engagement and organizational stability. You'll be able to decide which model best suits your nonprofit's needs and goals.

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Four ideas from the retail world for your association’s member service

Nimble AMS

Want to provide your members with great service? Of course — what association doesn’t? A great way to provide better member service is to consider your own experience at your favorite retailers. If you think about it, we tend to frequent stores that make things easy on us and provide us with a great customer experience. The same goes for your members and your association.

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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The Ins and Outs of Major Gift Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

While every organization is different, there are some guiding practices that nonprofits should follow in order to attract and retain major donors. Here is some insight into what two nonprofits are doing to steward their major donors.

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Why and How to Implement a 4-Day Workweek in 2025

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Sean Kosofsky, The Nonprofit Fixer — a strategic advisor who has worked in nonprofits for 30+ years and served as an executive director for five organizations in the past 20 years. His consulting firm, Mind the Gap Consulting , focuses on executive director coaching and training as well as fundraising and board development. The four-day workweek is having a moment.

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Built Together Program: Building spaces for active living in Alberta

Charity Village

The Alberta Blue Cross Built Together Program helps Albertans build spaces for active living in their community. Community leagues, school councils, municipalities or other nonprofit community groups or organizations with new projects in need of funding are eligible to apply. Each year, Alberta Blue Cross awards $50,000 grants in Edmonton, Calgary, a secondary city, rural community and […] The post Built Together Program: Building spaces for active living in Alberta appeared first on Chari

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Donor Retention Strategies for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot

Discover effective donor retention strategies for nonprofits with our comprehensive blog. Learn how to build lasting relationships, increase donor loyalty and enhance your fundraising efforts through proven techniques and expert insights.

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How to build community with your Customer Success Manager team

Nimble AMS

As your organization plans to leverage your association management software (AMS) to meet your goals, it’s important to work with your customer success team to ensure you’re getting the most out of your AMS. As you build a thriving community with your customer success team, you’ll have the tools and resources you need to utilize your AMS and meet the needs of your entire organization.

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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 Direct Mail Is Still an Effective Channel for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Even in our digital-first environment — where email inboxes are flooded, and social media feeds are oversaturated — direct mail has persevered as a powerful tool for nonprofits.

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The 2024 NPTPower & Influence Top 50

The NonProfit Times

Technology And New Ventures Had Top Executives Blazing New Paths In Guiding Their Organizations By Paul Clolery It is interesting that each year a trend is clear when the team submits initial ideas for The NPT Power & Influence Top 50 honorees. This is clearly the year of data, artificial intelligence, overall technology and their impact on service delivery.

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The Two-Word AI Hack Every Nonprofit Needs to Know

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Kyle Behrend — an automations and AI consultant dedicated to educating and empowering nonprofits with AI through NFPs.AI. In the rapidly evolving world of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out as a game-changer for organizations across all sectors, including nonprofits. In fact, nonprofits are often best positioned to leverage and benefit from this technology.

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Call for proposals for the Unifor Social Justice Fund

Charity Village

The Unifor Social Justice Fund is a registered charity governed by the Unifor Board of Directors. The Fund works by promoting, collaborating and supporting national and international NGO’s, community organizations, advocacy groups and trade unions in their efforts to strengthen democracy, promote equitable development, provide humanitarian assistance, reduce economic insecurity and support human rights.

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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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7 Best Free Nonprofit Accounting Software

Wild Apricot

Looking for top-notch accounting software for your nonprofit without breaking the bank? Explore the best free options available. We'll highlight features, benefits, and how they can streamline your organization’s finances and help you focus on your mission.

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How to encourage continuous learning for your organzation’s staff

Nimble AMS

Now more than ever, continuous learning is essential for career advancement and sustaining organizational growth. Are your employees investing in their career growth at your organization? As a leader, you can empower them to succeed, providing career guidance, learning resources, and powerful knowledge. Read our blog for helpful strategies to equip your staff to invest in their career growth, ensuring continuous growth for your organization. 5 tips to empower staff career advancement Ready to st

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How to Build Partnerships Using a Donor Narrative

NonProfit PRO

While it may help fundraisers hit their metric goals, it doesn’t align with how major donors think, feel or give. And that’s where a deeper, more thoughtful strategy comes into play.

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Teaching The CEO To Fundraise And Even Like It

The NonProfit Times

By Randall Hallett Fundraising is a major component of the job description of most nonprofit chief executives — whether they like it or not. Many of them have never been fundraisers and lack the basic understanding and expertise in dealing with a nonprofit’s most important donors. So, what can philanthropy leaders do to support your CEO, making them more valuable to fundraising efforts and extending needed tenure.

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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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5 Ways Tech Makes Golf Tournaments Irresistible to Sponsors

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Charity golf tournaments offer brands a unique opportunity to gain exposure to an engaged and affluent audience of golfers. The evolution of golf event-specific technology has elevated the game, making golf event sponsorships even more appealing to businesses looking for high ROI on their marketing or charitable dollars. Tech Built for Golf The importance of a platform built just for golf events can’t be overstated—most ticketing, event, or CRM platforms aren’t able to handle the level of specif

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Professional development subsidies available for eligible Manitoba nonprofits

Charity Village

Volunteer Manitoba, with support from the Winnipeg Foundation, announced the launch of a new subsidy program designed to remove barriers and enhance access to professional development opportunities available to eligible nonprofits across Manitoba. The program aims to support individuals and organizations in the nonprofit sector by providing financial assistance for training programs to boost their […] The post Professional development subsidies available for eligible Manitoba nonprofits ap

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How to Start a Food Pantry

Wild Apricot

The essential steps to launch a successful food pantry. From planning and organization to sourcing donations and managing operations, you'll learn how to make a positive impact in your community and provide crucial support to those in need.

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How to plan for your association’s digital transformation

Nimble AMS

Is your association planning to adopt new technology or software? If so, you are planning your organization’s digital transformation. Your digital transformation will look different from those of other associations and member-based organizations. However, the core theory is the same: a digital transformation occurs when you switch your technology and adopt digital processes.

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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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Candid Releases 2024 Nonprofit Compensation Report

NonProfit PRO

The 2024 Nonprofit Compensation Report reviews executive employee compensation based on 209,655 observations from 128,238 tax-exempt organizations for fiscal year 2022.

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Your Mid-Year Sponsorship Trends Report: What Has Come True?

The Sponsorship Collective

Can you believe we’re more than halfway through 2024 already? It feels like just yesterday we were talking about what the year could be. Now, a lot has already come to pass.

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14 Job Boards for Nonprofit Professionals Worldwide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Staff turnover in the nonprofit sector is high , especially among fundraisers. Burnout is common, budgets are tight, and opportunities for career growth can be limited. If you are a nonprofit professional ready to move on to a new position, below are 14 of the top nonprofit job boards. To grow your skill set and quickly improve your resume and LinkedIn profile, Nonprofit Tech for Good offers three certificate programs for nonprofit professionals—and when the time comes to negotiate your new sala

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Discover the 3-step framework for non-icky disciplinary talks

Charity Village

This article was previously published by Kathy Archer, Leadership Development Coach, and is reprinted with permission. As a nonprofit leader, nurturing your team’s development is critical. However, it’s not just about occasional chats or random feedback. Nor is it about only talking to them when they’ve done something wrong. Instead, it’s about having purposeful discussions that empower […] The post Discover the 3-step framework for non-icky disciplinary talks appea

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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.