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How Successful Nonprofits Invest, and Reinvest, in their Online Presence

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Maria De La Guardia , design director and brand strategist at Bureau for Good , a design agency that helps nonprofits explain why they matter across digital and print media. For more insights on branding, messaging, strategy, print and web design, sign up to receive Bureau for Good’s once-monthly articles here. How often do you revisit your nonprofit website with an eye to better engagement?

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Crowdfunding for Nonprofits: How to Succeed + 5 Platforms You Can Use

Wild Apricot

Crowdfunding for nonprofits might seem intimidating, but many organizations are using it to great success. In this post, I break down the steps your organization needs to take to succeed as well as reviewing 5 common crowdfunding platforms.

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Too Good To Go is Europe’s ‘hottest startup,’ wins Tech5 competition 2019

The Next Web

Just in: Danish startup Too Good To Go is this year’s “most promising startup” of regions Europe and Israel. Today was Founders’ Day, a special part of startup competition Tech5, where investors, influencers and experts have chosen the hottest young technology companies from Europe and Israel to come together for a networking and sharing event which as Patrick de Laive, TNW Founder, says “sparks new ideas, new collaborations, and new innovations.

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AI-Driven Fundraising Campaigns

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Network For Good hosted a virtual conference today called “ Fundraise Like Netflix: Engaging Donors in a Subscription-Driven World ,” that included several hours of online presentations about strategy and tools for getting repeat donors. What caught my interest was Adam Ruff’s session called “From Manual To AI: The Past, Present and Future of Marketing Automation,” as Allison Fine and I are actively researching the use of AI to scale generosity.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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[Twitter Takeover] #ReclaimSocial: A Call to Counteract Negativity on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

On Tuesday, June 4 Tereza Litsa ( @TerezaLitsa ), co-founder of the #ReclaimSocial podcast , will takeover @NonprofitOrgs for 24 hours to lead a conversation about the importance of being positive on social media. How to Participate. On June 4, follow the #ReclaimSocial hashtag and share: The great work that your organization is doing. Highlight amazing work being done by a great person or great cause that you know or support.

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NVOAD! New Orleans

VisionLink

Come visit us at our booth # 29! We are looking forward to seeing everyone.

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How to Understand a DataRobot Model [eBook]

DataRobot

As more and more companies rely on AI , people are questioning whether or not AI can be trusted. Business reputations are damaged when inscrutable black box AI systems make mistakes or make biased decisions. To avoid these issues, organizations are seeking out ways to apply best practices of AI governance to ensure that AIs are following business rules and making sensible and trustworthy decisions.

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EveryAction Acquires ActionKit

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

Innovative Talent and Digital Product Add to EveryAction’s Rapid Growth. Washington, D.C., May 8, 2019 – EveryAction, a leading provider of software serving over 15,000 nonprofits, announced today that it has acquired We Also Walk Dogs Inc., more commonly known by their product’s name, ActionKit. The acquisition follows EveryAction’s strategy of collecting the best people who create the best SaaS products, that provide the most value to nonprofits.

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The 10 Best Membership Website Builders You'll Come Across [2019 Update]

Wild Apricot

Looking for a new membership site platform? Here are the top ten membership website builders and their features so you can build the best membership website possible.

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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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How to Create Social Media Promotions That Convert

NonProfit Hub

Long gone are the days when social media was merely a way to share updates with friends and family. People of all ages spend hours on social media platforms every single day. It’s become not only a massive online community, but a marketplace. Products, services and ideas are shared to an almost overwhelming degree, and while a lot of promotions on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter don’t even register with users, others find a lot of success.

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Forrester Research Offers Pragmatic Advice on Becoming an AI-Driven Enterprise

DataRobot

Companies planning to be AI-driven will find pragmatic advice in Best Practices: Scaling Data Science Across The Enterprise , a report from industry analysts at Forrester Research. Author Kjell Carlsson, Ph.D. identifies three key takeaways in the report: enterprises struggle to expand data science across the organization; without alignment, data science projects fail to drive outcomes; adopt five best practices to scale data science.

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How to Measure the Effectiveness of your LMS for Government Business Goals

Gyrus

In the world of rapidly changing information and training requirements, don’t you think it is important for your organization to be prepared for the challenges of the future? The business world is moving at a fast pace, requiring government organizations like you to step up and respond with effective strategies that outrun the competition. To keep up it becomes critical to focus on workforce readiness that involves training employees with a vision to meet current as well as future business goals

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The Top 10 Most Downloaded WordPress Membership Plugins (of all time)

Wild Apricot

Here are the top 10 most downloaded WordPress Membership Plugins of all time - free and paid. We’ve made it super easy to pick the right plugin for you by highlighting each one’s most important features.

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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 Ever-Growing Importance of Website Design

NonProfit Hub

Let’s face it—when it comes to your website, looks do matter. It only takes a split second for a viewer to decide whether or not they’ll spend time on your site, and website design is often the deciding factor. Don’t just take our word for it—we’ll use our own website design as an example. Check out this screenshot of nonprofithub.org from 2015. Can you believe this was just four years ago?

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AI Simplified: Feature Effects

DataRobot

How can you better understand the risks involved when funding a loan? With feature effects. Jordan Meyer, Customer-Facing Data Scientist at DataRobot , gives a quick explanation of how feature effects in DataRobot help manage loan risk. With feature effects, one feature is examined at a time while holding all other factors constant.

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13 Life Factors That Fuel Your Everyday Success

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Jack H. Llewellyn , PhD is a sports psychology consultant who has helped a major league baseball pitcher become a Cy Young Award winner, A NASCAR driver go from number six overall to number one and with the Winston Cup Series Championship, and countless leaders at Fortune 500 companies. Now, he’s written the book, Commonsense Leadership: No-Nonsense Rules for Improving Your MentalGame and Increasing Your Team’s Performance.

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Membership Site Platform (+5 sites to try right now)

Wild Apricot

Over the last few years, I’ve helped dozens of membership organization get set up and running quickly with membership site platforms. I’ve condensed all my experience and their advice to help anyone else looking to quickly choose the best membership site platform for their needs.

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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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MEET AN ALLY: Channtal Polanco

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Channtal Polanco Class 13 Public Ally. Public Allies Arizona ’s 13th class will graduate in June, the completion of a 10-month AmeriCorps program that places emerging young leaders at local nonprofits for full-time paid apprenticeships. (Find out how you can get involved as an Ally or a Partner Organization. ) In this post, which appeared in condensed form at PublicAllies.org , meet Class 13 Ally Channtal Polanco, who was placed at Opportunities for Youth.

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K-12 Fundraising: 6 Fun and Easy Ideas for Every School

Donor Search

Looking for a new quick and easy fundraiser for your school programs that the students will think is fun? Fundraising for school programs is no easy feat and requires a lot of thought and effort—so why not do everything possible to ensure your fundraiser is a success without piling on more stress?

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Use TIPS When Giving Feedback

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Eric Harvey and Al Lucia wrote a booklet called, 144 Ways To Walk The Talk. They provide the following great advice about giving feedback: 1. Make it T imely -- give your feedback as soon as possible to the performance. 2. Make it I ndividualized -- tailor your feedback to the feedback receiver. 3. Make it Productive -- focus your feedback on the performance and not the performer. 4.

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Why 100+ Parks and Recreation Organizations Use This #1 Management Software (with examples and alternatives!)

Wild Apricot

Learn how you can spend more time out in nature and less time managing your association or organization with Parks and Recreation Management Software.

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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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The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 97: Aligning Finance and Mission Strategy

Connection Cafe

What do finance and development have in common? A goal to keep the organization on the path to successfully fulfilling its mission. So, it’s critical that finance and development are aligned both on the goal and on the path they’ll take to getting there. Today’s episode focuses on the learnings in Blackbaud’s Financial Management Toolkit, an expert guide for connecting finance and development as a strategic partnership.

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Blockchain for Impact: Blockchain Revolution Global Event Wrap-Up

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Blockchain for Impact: Blockchain Revolution Global Event Wrap-Up – Guest Post . By Amy Neumann. Note from Beth: Amy Neumann recently attended the Blockchain for Impact gathering in Toronto last month with 1200 attendees from dozens of countries. The event was hosted by the Blockchain Research Institute. Here is her report. (For background on blockchain and why it matters for nonprofits and NGOs, this Thrive Global article, Blockchain Positive Impact: Social Enterprise and Nonprofits

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High Performing Teams Have These 10 Characteristics

Eric Jacobsen Blog

According to Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese , authors of the book, The Collaboration Imperative , high-performing teams have the following characteristics: People have solid and deep trust in each other and in the team's purpose--they feel free to express feelings and ideas. Everybody is working toward the same goals. Team members are clear on how to work together and how to accomplish tasks.

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Transforming Prospects Into Donors For Your Nonprofit

Eric Jacobsen Blog

If you serve on a nonprofit Board, are the executive director for a nonprofit, or are responsible for raising funds for your nonprofit, The Nonprofit Fundraising Solution , book by Laurence A. Pagnoni is a must-read for you. Pagnoni bridges the gap between theory and practical methods and shows you (often via real-life case studies) how to: increase your access to wealthy donors raise your community profile stretch gifts operate major campaigns avoid revenue plateaus create a fundraising culture

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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.