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The Secret Way To Boost Year-End Gifts

Bloomerang

Does thinking about meeting your year-end fundraising goal give you night sweats? Can’t say that I blame you. A lot of organizations raise as much as 50% of their budget in December alone. What if there was one thing you can do right now to ensure your fundraising success and boost year-end gifts? There is! It’s easy but most people will skip it (to their detriment).

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22 Membership Benefits Your Nonprofit Can Offer

Neon CRM

For member-based nonprofits and associations, figuring out what membership benefits you’ll offer is one of the most important decisions your organization will make. The right benefits (paired with the right mission) can entice new members, encourage existing members to stick around, and provide your organization with the stable revenue base it needs to live out its mission.

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Nonprofit ROI: How “Measuring the Good” Can Help Nonprofits Justify Investments

Blue Avocado

Expanding what “return on investment” means to your nonprofit — beyond just money — can help provide a clearer idea of how you’re helping your community and serving your mission goals. The post Nonprofit ROI: How “Measuring the Good” Can Help Nonprofits Justify Investments appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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3 Ways to Improve Your Nonprofit’s Social Media Presence

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Sponsored by C ollidescope – an online platform that connects influencers, nonprofits, and socially responsible companies to create positive change and amplify impact. In our current digital landscape, having a strong social media presence is essential for nonprofit organizations. It not only helps raise awareness about your cause but also enables you to connect with a wider audience and attract potential donors and volunteers.

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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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Why Disaster Preparedness Is a Critical Imperative for Every Nonprofit — Regardless of Mission

NonProfit PRO

The fact of the matter is that because the unexpected can strike at any moment, the best thing you can do as a nonprofit leader is to be ready for any disaster — regardless of your mission. Here are some tips on starting a disaster fund for your organization.

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For Positive Outcomes, Hold a Mirror Up to Board Performance

.orgSource

Even with a friendly name like “feedback, check-in, or coaching,” a performance evaluation can be uncomfortable, or possibly downright scary. It’s not surprising if volunteers are reluctant to scrutinize themselves in the mirror. That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment is not continuous.

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Visionlink "FORE" Education!

VisionLink

Visionlink is honored to be a platinum sponsor of the Endeavors Fore Education "General Alfred K. Flowers" Golf Tournament hosted by RVK Architecture and Nunnelly General Contractors on behalf of Endeavors. We take this opportunity to thank and appreciate Major General (Ret.) Flowers for his 46 years of meritorious service to this country in the US Air Force and his continued support of vulnerable people in crisis through his scholarship program.

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4 Ways to Nurture Donor Relationships Through Staff Transitions

NonProfit PRO

Staff transitions are an inevitable part of growth and change at nonprofits, but nurturing donor relationships through these shifts can be challenging. Here are four ways that your organization can limit the negative effects of staff transitions.

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Don’t Let Dirty Data Spook You Away From Analytics – 10/31/23

Association Analytics

The post Don’t Let Dirty Data Spook You Away From Analytics – 10/31/23 appeared first on Association Analytics.

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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 Ultimate Guide to Year-End Giving: Launching Your Year-End Giving Campaign

Wild Apricot

You’ve planned your year-end giving campaign, now it's time to launch! We’ll cover best practices, how to wrap up your campaign and evaluate the results.

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Catch the Winter ‘24 Nimble AMS release before the snow flies

Nimble AMS

Winter is coming and Nimble AMS is here to deliver another amazing update! We’re constantly updating Nimble AMS to bring you the best features possible to create amazing experiences and drive revenue. The Winter ‘24 release is no exception – read on to see what exciting enhancements you can expect this winter. Volunteer Management Our new volunteer management solution provides the tools you need to create a successful volunteer experience.

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Why Donor Retention Is Critical to a Successful Year-End Giving Strategy

NonProfit PRO

The holiday season is a traditional time for nonprofits to seek additional donations. Perhaps you're considering reaching out to new leads or revisiting past donors. Regardless, before you make that move, it is crucial to have a clear plan for nurturing these relationships for retention.

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Making the disability inclusion connections in your business and community: Five practical, powerful strategies for action

Charity Village

Making the disability inclusion connections to business and employment success is a three-stage process. First, there’s grasping all the intertwined levels of connection. Second, there’s understanding the inter-related barriers to disability inclusion. Lastly comes bridge building: developing ways of making the connections happen so everyone involved benefits.

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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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What to do after your grant proposal is rejected 

Candid

Anyone who has sought a grant has probably heard “no” as often—or more often—than they’ve heard “yes.” Grant writing is challenging. Even if you write a perfect grant proposal, it still might not get funded—simply because there is so much competition. There are lots of reasons your proposal might get turned down. But a grant proposal rejection letter presents opportunity, too.

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5 Fundraising Power Principles to End Your Year Strong

sgEngage

The nonprofit fundraising numbers make a compelling case for a strong end-of-year effort. A remarkable 30% of annual giving occurs in the last three months of the year and 12% of giving occurring in the last three days! Further, with 64% of total giving coming from individual donors in 2022, ensuring you have a well thought out strategy to attract these dollars is critical.

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Top 3 Tips for Fundraisers Looking to Level Up Their Monthly Giving

NonProfit PRO

I previously shared answers to the top five questions on monthly giving. Now, I’d like to share the top three tips for fundraisers who are looking to start growing their monthly giving program to the next level.

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Managing terminations, progressive discipline, and employee performance in your nonprofit

Charity Village

Handling employees who display subpar behaviour and performance can pose a significant challenge for nonprofit organizations. It can be particularly unclear whether to pursue performance improvement, disciplinary measures, or termination to effectively address these issues. But fret not, because we’re here to break it all down for you. In this article, we’ll demystify the complex […] The post Managing terminations, progressive discipline, and employee performance in your nonpro

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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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Supercharge Giving Tuesday Contributions with an Optimized Donation Page

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Supercharge Giving Tuesday Contributions with an Optimized Donation Page With #GivingTuesday just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to put our heads together and think about how we can forge the best experience for those kind-hearted souls who are looking to support our mission. Donors are eager to give, but are we making it easy for them?

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Top 10 Best Crowdfunding Sites for Nonprofits and Charities

Donorbox

Crowdfunding isn’t a new idea, but, according to the 2023 Crowdfunding Global Market Report, campaigns for investment, debt payments, and donations will continue to grow. The global crowdfunding market is expected to reach $15.54 billion in 2023 – it’s no surprise there are now several top crowdfunding sites for nonprofits and charities.

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A Guide to Getting Started With Informed Delivery

NonProfit PRO

With informed delivery, U.S. Postal Service customers who sign up for emails can get a digital preview of their mailbox. This means that prior to getting your mail piece, recipients can click on your link and start donating. Here's how to use this service to your advantage.

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I’m a Career Peer Educator. Here’s what I learned using ChatGPT to write a resume

Charity Village

This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. The swift advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have caught the world’s attention for their potential to enable more efficient task completion. This was certainly the case when tech startup OpenAI released their AI chatbot ChatGPT for public testing in November 2022.

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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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Crafting Memorable Volunteer Journeys: Tips For Success

Bloomerang

A tale of two volunteer programs Have you ever showed up early in the morning to volunteer on a cold Saturday morning having skipped coffee or breakfast, only to be asked to wait awkwardly with other strangers making small talk? After a while, your stomach rumbling and your head starting to hurt from caffeine withdrawal, you’re led into a room and told to “prepare goodie bags” and handed some bags and flyers, without any clear process or instruction.

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How to Activate Volunteers as First-Time Donors Through Micro-Donations

Tech Soup

Did you know that your volunteers are prime candidates to become lasting donors? According to Funraise's 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report , people are two times more likely to donate to causes and organizations that they volunteer for. And a Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund report from 2009 (PDF) showed that volunteers will donate 10 times more money over their lifetimes than nonvolunteers to the cause they're involved in.

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There is no AI without the Cloud

NonProfit PRO

Adam Selipsky, CEO of Amazon Web Services recently said, “there is no AI without the AWS cloud”. If you’re new to the cloud, you may wonder what he meant? Simply put, the cloud allows organizations to transfer, store and analyze data using AI models – making it essential. Yet estimates suggest that 96% of nonprofits specifically are at the beginning of their cloud journey.

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Resource guide to create powerful campaigns

Big Duck

Get more out of your next campaign with this list of resources to help nonprofits plan and execute successful campaigns.

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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.