Sat.Sep 19, 2020 - Fri.Sep 25, 2020

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Association Technology Panel Discussion- Two Takeaways

Nucleus

2020 is providing member-based organizations with opportunities as well as challenges, and the technologists at DelCor and Gravitate teamed up on September 15th to offer something that many associations will find most welcome – insights into how to make meaningful improvements to your processes and your member offerings in this very unusual year, presented by those that are actually doing it.

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12 Foundation Website Templates + Examples of Foundations Who Use Them

Wild Apricot

Looking to create or refresh your foundation's website? Here are 12 templates you can try and examples of real foundations who use them.

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A Monthly Giving How-To: Visualize Your Goal

Top Nonprofits

The following post was written by Erica Waasdorp for NonprofitPro and is being shared below, with her permission. Last week, I presented a webinar as part of the two-day virtual summit, Nonprofit Changemakers, organized by Top Nonprofits. Afterward, I received the terrific visual (above) of the presentation. The artist really picked up the highlights of my message, and she did it live.

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Leveraging Engagement to Sustain Our Organizations

VQ Strategies

The most common topic of discussion in meetings lately and the theme of many sessions during this unusual fall conference season is the need to advocate for volunteer engagement as a strategy to help sustain organizations during these challenging times. While organizations are facing challenges of unparalleled magnitude (early on in the pandemic, the Wall Street Journal reported donations to some nonprofits fell as much as 75 percent and The Nonprofit Times reported that only a third of nonprofi

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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 Save The Planet: 10 Changes With The Biggest Impact

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How To Save The Planet: 10 Changes With The Biggest Impact. by Zoe Allen. With the clock ticking, we’ve evaluated the impact of the biggest changes we can make for the planet. Is skipping a straw actually making a difference? With only eleven years left to divert climate collapse, it’s in everyone’s interest to protect our planet. But are our ‘little changes’ actually making the big impact we’ve been promised – or should we do more?

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Top 11 Tips for Hosting a Virtual Conference

AccelEvents

Nationwide stay at home orders and continued concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic have led many businesses and event planners to shift from physical events to a virtual format. . There are many benefits to this move but running a successful virtual conference requires more than just an understanding of video conferencing tools. . If this is your first time hosting a virtual conference or any virtual event for that matter, the process may seem daunting.

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2020 Election: How to Change Your Digital Media Strategy

NonProfit Hub

When 2020 began, we knew we were in for a wild ride with a presidential election cycle. Little did we know everything else this year had in store for us. With the upcoming election on everyone’s minds, many nonprofit organizations are becoming concerned about how their fundraising efforts will be affected in this already-challenging environment. The good news is that elections generally have little effect on charitable giving – with the exception of nonprofits that are tied closely to political

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7 Reasons Why SMEs Say They Don’t Need a Good Website – and 7 Reasons Why They’re Wrong

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7 Reasons Why SMEs Say They Don’t Need a Good Website – and 7 Reasons Why They’re Wrong. by Zoe Allen. When 90% of UK adults are online, having a website that doesn’t work for you is a huge mistake. 90% of UK adults are online – so why wouldn’t you be? It’s estimated small businesses without websites lose a collective £343 billion in revenue every year.

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When props don’t cut it – advocating for your virtual volunteer roles

Twenty Hats

Or, why it’s better to invest in what you need than improvise with props. When the pandemic first hit, my stepdaughter, Ali, had to make a video. As a veterinary resident, part of her job involved teaching, and that responsibility did not end with the shut-in. Ali was expected to make a training video from home on how to extract a bone marrow sample — without an examining room, without equipment, and most especially without an animal.

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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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What Motivated People Do To Stay Motivated

Eric Jacobsen Blog

To learn how to stay motivated, read High-Profit Prospecting , by Mark Hunter. It's a powerful read that includes counter intuitive advice and cutting-edge best practices for sales prospecting in today's business world. Today, I share one of my favorite sections of the book where Hunter describes his seven things motivated people do to stay motivated : Motivated people ignore voices in their lives.

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Why Virtual Conferences are Here to Stay

AccelEvents

The world has shifted from in-person to virtual conferences and it’s been interesting to see how virtual spaces can still provide the genuine connections that we seek when attending a physical conference. . From Simulated Live to Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), physical conferencing spaces are being replicated in a unique digital format and even improved upon to offer attendees something beyond what traditional events can provide.

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A Quick Guide to Google My Business for Startups and SMEs

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A Quick Guide to Google My Business for Startups and SMEs. by Angharad Miller. Are you an SME or start-up business looking to find out more about Google My Business? You’re in the right place. Google My Business: A Great Opportunity for Your Small Business or Startup. If you’re a small business or start-up looking to improve your online presence, Google My Business is a brilliant place to start.

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How nonprofits can leverage private sector practices amid COVID-19

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Raymond Damm, CEO of ACCEL. Nonprofits in Arizona are facing some terrifying scenarios when it comes to maintaining funding amid COVID-19. News stories continue to report on the loss of revenue to date throughout a variety of sectors, with some reports say as much as nearly $53 million. Nonprofits in Arizona are looking at a potential annual loss of over a quarter of a billion dollars, with over 90 percent of groups reporting a decrease in revenue, three quarters seeing a disruption of

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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 Your Customer Cares About Your Credibility

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Today’s valuable tip to remember, from the book, Unlimited Sales Success , is that: Your credibility with the customer is more important than any other factor. The more the customer trusts you and believes you, the lower the customer’s fear of making a buying mistake. The more the customer trusts you, the easier it is for that customer to buy from you.

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Why Virtual Conferences are Here to Stay

AccelEvents

The world has shifted from in-person to virtual conferences and it’s been interesting to see how virtual spaces can still provide the genuine connections that we seek when attending a physical conference. . From Simulated Live to Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), physical conferencing spaces are being replicated in a unique digital format and even improved upon to offer attendees something beyond what traditional events can provide.

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10 Tips for Creating a Sustainable Startup

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10 Tips for Creating a Sustainable Startup. by Zoe Allen. If you are starting a business, it’s important you consider its impact – because your consumers will. Why is it important for my startup to be sustainable? Consumers are becoming more and more concerned with Corporate Social Responsibility. Nowdays, you can’t just set up a business without considering the impact that your business is going to have.

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How to Survive Today and Thrive Tomorrow

NonProfit Hub

Chantal Sheehan is a speaker at Cause Camp 2020. Oh, 2020. It started off strong, but by March, our world had been turned upside down by the ‘Rona. While we’re all learning how to live, work and play (at home, all together, all the time, aah!!) those of us in the nonprofit sector may soon be struggling to survive. So how can nonprofits set themselves up to thrive, not just survive, 2020 and beyond?

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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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Leadership Lesson: Self-Respect And Decision Making

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Here is a terrific leadership lesson from the book, 1001 Ways To Energize Employees : “Nothing creates more self-respect among employees than being included in the process of making decisions” – Judith M. Bardwich – The Plateauing Trap.

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Top 11 Tips for Hosting a Virtual Conference

AccelEvents

Nationwide stay-at-home orders and continued concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic have led many businesses and event planners to shift from physical events to a virtual format. . There are many benefits to this move but running a successful virtual conference requires more than just an understanding of video conferencing tools. . If this is your first time hosting a virtual conference or any virtual event for that matter, the process may seem daunting.

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Why is Online Presence Management Better Than Web Design?

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Why is Online Presence Management Better Than Web Design? by Angharad Miller. Interested in online presence management but don’t know what it offers? Here’s our top five reasons for why OPM is better than web design. What is Online Presence Management? Online presence management, or OPM, is the practice of effectively using and optimising all the ways your business is visible online.

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3 Steps for Developing a Passionate Nonprofit Board

Connection Cafe

Your board members are the face of your nonprofit. They’re instrumental ambassadors and advocates within the community, and they ultimately pave the way for your nonprofit to thrive. In other words, keeping board members engaged is imperative to your success. From initial recruitment to the completion of their terms, your board members should feel like a vital part of your work.

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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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The Five Most Important Questions For Nonprofit Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

If you lead a nonprofit organization, the one hour it will take you to read Peter F. Drucker's book called, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization , will be well worth it. This book may fundamentally change the way you work and lead your organization. Perhaps one of most challenging questions Drucker asks the reader is: " Do we produce results that are sufficiently outstanding for us to justify putting our resources in this area ?

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Virtual Webinars for Volunteers? Tips, Guidance, Advice on Organization and Management.

VolunteerMark

Organizations often depend on volunteers to achieve success and accomplish a mission. As interconnectivity develops in these challenging and uncertain times, the use of webinars proves a sustainable and effective method to find, reach out, and train volunteers for your specific cause, especially after COVID changed the world. A webinar is a cost-effective and location-flexible […].

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Social Media Marketing: What, when and where should I post?

Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

Social Media Marketing: What, when and where should I post? by Angharad Miller. Social media has changed the way businesses market forever, but it can be harder than it looks. We cover everything from post frequency to timing to content so that you know exactly where to start. Social Media Marketing: A Wealth of Opportunity for your Business. In the last ten to fifteen years, social media has changed the way businesses market forever.

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Top 10 bbcon Sessions for Nonprofit Fundraising and Communications Professionals

Connection Cafe

Virtual bbcon 2020 is fast approaching, with thousands of nonprofits registrants, many of whom are fundraising, communications and marketing pros like yourself: ready to expand your vision with fresh ideas and actionable inspiration! With 100 sessions to choose from, we’d like to call out our top 10 sessions for nonprofit communication, marketing and fundraising professionals.

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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.