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Adopting a New CRM? 4 Change Management Tips for Small Nonprofits

sgEngage

There is something special about smaller social good organizations. It’s as if you’re a magnet for selfless, hard-working, passionate, I-don’t-care-how-many-hats-I-have-to-wear kind of people. Coordinate an upcoming event? Sure. Do research on prospective donors? You got it. Process incoming donations? Absolutely. Of course, there are downsides. If the organization only has 10 staff members, one person out sick is 10% of your workforce.

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Turning Data into Donations: Identifying Donor Patterns and Trends

DonorPerfect

Every donor tells a story through their giving habits. As a nonprofit fundraiser, your ability to read these stories can significantly impact your organization’s success. Identifying donor patterns and trends isn’t just about crunching numbers—it’s about understanding the heartbeat of your donor base and anticipating their interests.

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How To Troubleshoot Your Fundraising Email

Bloomerang

You’ve sent a fundraising email to your nonprofit’s email list. You’ve waited a bit, logged into your payment processor, and have been impatiently refreshing the results ever since. Except, there aren’t many donations coming through. What happened , you think, where did we go wrong with this email? And that’s when you know it’s time to troubleshoot your fundraising email.

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Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team

Greater Giving

7 Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team With a dedicated nonprofit fundraising team, you’ll execute more effective strategies, plan impactful events, and attain more funding for your mission. The key to building a winning team is understanding the team members you should select and the vital responsibilities they’ll handle. That’s where this guide comes in—we’ll discuss the must-have members of your nonprofit’s fundraising team.

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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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A Nonprofit Partnership: How One Board Member Connected Two Organizations and Boosted Both

Blue Avocado

Board members are a vital resource for nonprofits: In addition to their responsibility for governance, they each bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich the growth of nonprofit organizations and partnerships. A strong, involved board can transform an organization and take its work to new heights. Staff who collaborate with board members to find the unique strengths and connections of each person are enriching their organization.

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Keeping the Momentum Going Post-Giving Tuesday

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Every year, Giving Tuesday injects a tremendous boost of energy and support into nonprofit organizations worldwide. After a monumental day of generosity, it’s vital not only to celebrate the success but also to harness this momentum to sustain and grow donor engagement in the days and months that follow. The journey doesn’t end on Giving Tuesday; it’s a gateway to fostering deeper relationships with new and existing supporters.

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The 5 Biggest Benefits of Nonprofit CRM Integration

DonorPerfect

Your Guide to Connected Fundraising Systems Are you looking to add functionality to your fundraising system, but unsure where to start? Your nonprofit’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) can integrate with specialized fundraising tools designed to increase operational efficiency and improve donor engagement. Let’s dig into what that means and how it’s done!

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GivingTuesday Seems To Have Started Strong

The NonProfit Times

By Paul Clolery and Richard H. Levey GivingTuesday 2024 appears to be off to a solid start, aided by the push many charities began days before the actual GivingTuesday of December 3. “Yesterday (the pre-push) was really strong for our NPOs, which was encouraging to see,” said a spokesperson for platforms GoFundMe and Classy. The Classy platform data was showing organizations are “generally holding strong compared to last year, and we are seeing an uptick in big gifts coming online,” according to

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How to Transition Your GivingTuesday Campaign into a Year-End Fundraising Push

CauseVox

By now, GivingTuesday has become a fixture on nonprofit calendars, inspiring generosity worldwide. It’s a day when donors, businesses, and communities come together to create positive change—and it’s also the perfect launchpad for your year-end fundraising efforts. Beyond viewing GivingTuesday as a standalone event, we can think of it as the starting line for a broader campaign.

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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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4 Key Ways to Bolster Your Fundraising Efforts in 2025

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits are always looking to raise more funds and connect with both new and established supporters, all with the goal of advancing their missions. To help nonprofits achieve this, they continue to innovate and evolve. Here are four key steps nonprofits need to take to push their missions forward in 2025.

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The Data-Informed Association, Part 1: Leading with Analytics

Association Analytics

The post The Data-Informed Association, Part 1: Leading with Analytics appeared first on Association Analytics.

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American Red Cross Sued Claiming Haitian Relief Funds Misused

The NonProfit Times

By Richard H. Levey A class action complaint against three top American Red Cross leaders, the boards of directors of both the American Red Cross and the International Red Cross and unnamed associated individuals accuses the defendants of being “poverty pimps” who allegedly diverted more than $500 million in Haitian relief funds for “personal gain and administrative overhead.

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Future-Proofing Your Association: Lessons from Association 4.0™ 

.orgSource

As we move further into the digital age, associations face unprecedented challenges—and opportunities. From shifting member expectations to rapidly advancing technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), associations must rethink how they operate, engage, and grow. But how can organizations ensure they are ready for the future? The answer lies in future-proofing your association by embracing innovation and preparing for disruption.

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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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GivingTuesday 2024 Breaks Records

NonProfit PRO

GivingTuesday was a huge success for nonprofits, with more donors participating and more dollars contributed than ever before.

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The Data-Informed Association, Part 1: Leading with Analytics

Association Analytics

The post The Data-Informed Association, Part 1: Leading with Analytics appeared first on Association Analytics.

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End-of-Year Giving Campaign: 13 Successful (Yet Underutilized) Strategies

CauseVox

There’s a chill in the air and everyone’s enjoying their pumpkin spice lattes and hot cocoa. Soon, we’ll spend our days purchasing holiday gifts for loved ones, baking, and gearing up for visits from family and friends. Naturally, our personal to-do lists grow increasingly long as year-end nears. As fundraisers, you’re also in charge of putting together end-of-year giving campaigns for your nonprofit.

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AI for Good: Transforming humanitarian response 

Candid

Artificial intelligence is transforming every sector and industry, and the U.S. nonprofit sector is no exception. By leveraging AI, nonprofits can unlock powerful insights, make informed decisions, and optimize operations in ways previously unimaginable. Yet many nonprofits hesitate to adopt AI, often due to perceived challenges around cost, expertise, and ethical considerations.

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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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Discounted Hiring Solutions for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Attract and hire talented candidates from LinkedIn’s pool of 24+ million nonprofit professionals. Eligible nonprofits get a discount. Learn more.

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Changemaker Spotlight: JD Trueblood, Turtle Creek Association

sgEngage

This Q&A series aims to provide readers with valuable insights from changemakers across the social impact community. JD Trueblood is the president and CEO of the Turtle Creek Association (TCA) in Dallas, Texas. TCA is a 2024 Blackbaud Impact Award Winner for The Changemaker Award which recognizes organizations that have embraced new tech capabilities to overcome challenges and deliver transformative results.

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20+ Exciting Golf Tournament Fundraising Ideas to Raise More

OneCause

[Golf-ebook-top] Any golf tournament fundraiser presents countless opportunities to bring in additional donations per golfer. More specifically, there are at least 18 chances one per hole and approximately 4hours of fundraising time on the course alone! It’s time totake your golf tournament fundraiser to the next level. UsingBidPal Mobile Bidding by OneCause, engaging your guests on and off the fairway is a breeze!

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Resource guide for internal communications

Big Duck

Explore insights on fostering collaboration, onboarding communications leaders, and managing day-to-day activities to build culture, retain staff, and foster growth.

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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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2024 Rising Star Award: Ashton Barlow

NonProfit PRO

The NonProfit PRO Rising Star Award goes to Ashton Barlow, who found her calling in the nonprofit sector early on.

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Get Your Grant-Funded Nonprofit Started in Fundraising

sgEngage

Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. For some organizations, a well-timed grant can be the spark that ignites growth. But relying solely on grants has its downsides, especially when it comes to long-term sustainability.

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Six steps to celebrate GivingTuesday 2024 at your association

Nimble AMS

If GivingTuesday wasn’t already on your organization’s radar, it should be. #GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement held every Tuesday after Thanksgiving. On GivingTuesday 2023, donations totaled $3.1 billion in just the United States, increasing from $2.7 billion in 2021 and 2022. Many organizations participate in GivingTuesday to launch end-of-the-year fundraising campaigns.

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The next generation seeks social change from the ground up. Fundraisers need to adapt 

Candid

An estimated $84 trillion wealth transfer to the next generation has begun, and early signs show that inheritors aren’t using their wealth like their parents and grandparents did. “NextGen” is gaining opportunities to spend, save, invest, and, importantly, give in their way. According to Foundation Source’s survey on how Gen Z and Millennials view charitable giving, the next generation started giving at a young age—just 14 years old for the average Gen Zer—and they show continued interest in cha

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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.