Sat.Dec 10, 2022 - Fri.Dec 16, 2022

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How to Collect Compelling Stories to Use in Your Fundraising Work

The Fundraising Authority

Storytelling has become a hot topic in non-profit fundraising. It went from something that you almost never heard about just a few years ago, to the topic of numerous books , websites and conferences today. There’s a reason for this change: storytelling is extremely important to good fundraising. As fundraisers, we need to be carrying on a constant conversation with our donors.

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7 Ways to Drive Revenue Growth by Transforming the Mid-Level Donor Experience

NonProfit PRO

During this time of economic uncertainty, many organizations are renewing their focus on higher-value donors to generate revenue and build relationships that will keep them engaged with their mission. Here are seven strategies to elevate your current mid-level donor experience.

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150+ Creative Ways to Show Donors Appreciation

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Sean Kosofsky , is the Nonprofit Fixer and founder of Mind the Gap Consulting. He offers courses, consulting, and coaching to transform your organization and your leadership. Nonprofit organizations have a lot of challenges relating to fundraising. Nonprofits need every tool possible to entice donors to join and then stick around for years. Some organizations use donor perks or benefits to do this.

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Flat, Tall, or In Between—Is It Time to Evaluate Your Organizational Structure?

.orgSource

Even small associations tend to stack layers of management like the cake at a royal wedding. As many as five tiers of responsibility (junior positions, middle managers, executive staff, committees, and the board of directors) are not unusual. Depending on the circumstances, these levels either promote efficiency with short, clearly defined reporting lines or create a long, perilous climb before ideas reach decision-makers.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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Are you getting the most out of your retention data?

Association Analytics

If you’re responsible for member retention, you have your renewal rate committed to memory, right? You are most likely doing everything you should — calculating your retention rate on a regular basis, being consistent in your retention formula and sharing results with key stakeholders. But are you truly leveraging that information? Are you using it to increase revenue and lower costs per renewal?

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How to Make a Big Impact on Social Media as a Small Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In 2022, Facebook revealed that it has 2.9 billion monthly active users. YouTube has 2.3 billion, and Instagram has 2 billion. Social media platforms are a great place to connect with people who are passionate about the cause your nonprofit is working for. If your nonprofit posts interesting and interactive content and engage regularly on the platform, you can attract donors and supporters who will help your organization spread the word about the work you’re doing.

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested in the Bahamas

TechCrunch

Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested by The Royal Bahamas Police Force following reports that the United States filed criminal charges against the founder and former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX , and is likely to request his extradition. The Office of the Attorney General of the Bahamas issued a statement today, which was reported by BNO and other news outlets , that it would hold Bankman-Fried in custody until “a formal request for extradition is made.”.

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Study shows remote workers are becoming more, not less engaged

TechSpot

A recent analysis of millions of teleconferenced meetings suggests that remote workers increased their engagement with colleagues between 2020 and 2022, contrary to previous assumptions. The results have limitations but show that work-from-home interactions changed over time without decreasing frequency.

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Using Technology to Adapt to Modern Fundraising Challenges

NonProfit PRO

For your fundraising efforts to continue to be effective, your communications must reach the right people and stand out. The good news is that there is technology out there that can support your fundraising efforts in today’s challenging fundraising environment.

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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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A Christmas Carol, Updated for Our Times

Nonprofit AF

Hi everyone, this will be the last post of 2022. I will be back on January 3rd. Charles Dickens’s novella.

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Why You Can’t Afford To Wait To Buy Donor Management Software

Bloomerang

If you’re ready to buy donor management software, fill out this form and a member of our team will reach out to show you how you can use Bloomerang to raise more funds and make a bigger impact. It’s a busy time of year, which means your time and resources are likely stretched thin. You’re probably looking at your to-do list and wondering what you can put off until next week, next month, or even next year. .

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Chinese newspaper claims the US "tricked" TSMC into building Arizona fabs, is stealing tech from "our Taiwan"

TechSpot

The South China Morning Post reports that an editorial post in the Chinese nationalist tabloid Global Times slammed TSMC's investment in its Arizona plant as "a dark turn" in the global semiconductor industry.

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How Building Genuine Relationships Helps You Raise Money

NonProfit PRO

Have you ever wondered why some nonprofits seem to raise money again and again while others struggle? Their success is based on relationships and donor-centric philanthropy. Here are some ways that your organization can build and utilize this type of communication.

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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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Solutions for Grant Funded Programs Ready to Delight

VisionLink

Like a special package under the tree, we have new solutions ready for the holidays. All wrapped-up and ready to delight, our CommunityOS®️ platform is designed to support your government grant funding opportunities. These proven solutions have been used by the American Red Cross, United Ways, city, county and state governments, and hundreds of nonprofit organizations, including by a national group of trusted VOAD partners.

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Set 2023 Up for Success: 7 Easy Upgrades to Make

The MatrixFiles

Looking for a few easy upgrades that are light on the budget but will start you off strong in 2023? Matrix Group Creative Director Alex Pineda and Lead Front-End Developer Jaime Quiroz have suggestions for a few simple upgrades and updates you can make that will improve your user experience, give you more accurate data, and help you better serve your members. 1.

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China bans export of its Loongson CPUs to Russia

TechSpot

Kommersant business daily (via Tom's Hardware), citing sources close to Russia's Ministry of Digital Development and in the electronics market, writes that the Chinese government has banned the supply of Loongson processors based on its own LoongArch architecture to the Russian Federation and other countries.

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Unsung Hero: Patricia Squires

NonProfit PRO

When a role is created with an employee in mind, you know they’ve made an impact on their organization. For Patricia Squires, that is her story. Over the course of a decade, she has been making deep connections with donors at Angela Hospice, resulting in her acclaim as Nonprofit PRO’s 2022 Unsung Hero.

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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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Nonprofit Donor Retention 101: Always Do This

Bloomerang

Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again? And only 43% of all donors remain loyal? . Donor attrition has gotten worse over time. It’s also the number one reason you’re raising less money than you could. You’re Leaving Money on the Table. I don’t mean to be harsh, but this is the truth. . Donors tell us this all the time, both with words and actions.

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Gen Z 101: Five facts to attract more members to your association

Nimble AMS

Is your association looking to crack the Gen Z code? While we can ’t promise we have all the answer s, this blog offers vital facts about the important young professionals that your organization is so eager to recruit. If Gen Z isn’t yet on your radar, it really should be. Statista estimates there are 68.6 million Generation Z Americans. While not quite as large a demographic as Millennials , Gen Z is historically the most racially and ethnically diverse generation to date.

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Epic is shutting down servers for Unreal Tournament, Rock Band, and several others

TechSpot

From January 24, 2023, the following games will see all of their online services disabled unless otherwise noted:

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Recurring Gifts Rocked It on Giving Tuesday

NonProfit PRO

The results speak for themselves. Giving Tuesday 2022 saw a 15% increase in dollars raised compared to 2021 with $3.1 billion in total.

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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 Tricks for Writing Better Fundraising Emails

Get Fully Funded

Wouldn’t life be easier if people opened and read your fundraising emails? And even better, RESPONDED to them by clicking the Donate Now button? It’s frustrating to spend precious time and effort drafting a request for support only to hear crickets. Maybe you check your open rate and see that only 25% of your audience bothered to open the email you spent hours writing. ( That’s average. ).

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The three key ingredients to a successful AMS implementation at your association

Nimble AMS

‘ Tis the season of holiday parties , bak ing delicious treats, and preparing to i mplement association management software (AMS) in the new year! Is your association updating its software budget and attempting to get staff buy-in for your innovative AMS? We’re here to guide you through your AMS implementation with three key ingredients to ensure y our association has a recipe for software success.

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A clever trick turns antivirus software into unstoppable data wiping scourges

TechSpot

Or Yair, a security researcher at SafeBreach, discovered multiple zero-day vulnerabilities that could turn endpoint detection and response (EDR) and antivirus tools into "next-generation wipers," a potential new threat impacting hundreds of millions of endpoint systems (including consumer PCs) all around the world.

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Lifetime Achievement: Robert Lewis Jr.

NonProfit PRO

Currently serving as Nicholas president and CEO at Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB), Lewis has been honored with NonProfit PRO's 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award.

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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.