The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

By Amanda Wasson In the ever-evolving landscape of fundraising, it’s clear that the traditional channel-first mindset is no longer sufficient. For too long, success was measured by the performance of individual channels, often overlooking the holistic experience of our donors. It’s time to embrace a paradigm shift toward audience-first fundraising. Why this change matters Donors today engage with organizations across multiple touchpoints.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Jody Levison-Johnson, Ph.D., LCSW What makes Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos successful entrepreneurs is their ability to innovate and think outside of the box. That freedom has enabled them to conquer new horizons in business, revolutionizing online retail, the electric car market, and even the commercial space market. Central to that success is their ability to leverage their innovation capital — the trust that funders place in their ability to solve problems and break new ground.

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DonorPerfect

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

How Your Nonprofit Can Turn Anger Into Action Online giving has revolutionized how we react to current events, like humanitarian crises, natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and political decisions. Mobilizing your fundraising efforts in response to the news can be a highly effective way to raise money to help those affected, whether your appeal is in […] The post What Are “Rage Donations”?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

One of the most common complaints of executive directors is board micromanagement. When board members blur the lines between governance and management, they inadvertently sabotage the organization. The nonprofit sector is already a high-pressure environment, and when boards meddle in daily operations, it creates chaos, demoralizes leadership, erodes culture, and derails mission-critical activities.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

We are facing a future of growing human need. The nonprofit sector is essential to helping to mitigate the impact of climate change on communities around the world. But there are structural problems that create inequality which, in combination with climate change, pose an existential threat to the nonprofit sector itself. Recent news reports suggest that the average global temperature may rise more than 1.5 degrees Celsius in as little as seven years.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

By Shauna O’Toole, CFRE, GPC You encountered inefficiency, frustration, or even conflict when working with a group to develop a grant proposal. Most teams flounder before they begin performing at their peak. The Stages of Group Development framework, developed by Bruce Tuckman (1965), describes how a group coalesces around an objective. Forming: Team members come together to establish a common goal.

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Double the Donation

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Corporate sponsorships play a vital role in helping nonprofits achieve their missions. After all, these partnerships provide much-needed financial resources, increase visibility, and foster mutually beneficial partnerships between fundraising organizations and the companies that support them. However, to fully leverage the opportunities, nonprofits must track corporate sponsorships effectively to ensure accountability, transparency, and long-term success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Staying current with the latest digital marketing and fundraising trends and benchmarks is essential for nonprofits. The reports listed below are the nonprofit sector’s most useful research reports and 2024 editions reaffirm the growing power of monthly giving, the waning influence of organic social media, and that email marketing remains a tried and true method for online fundraising success. 1.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Peer-to-peer fundraising—individuals raising money for a cause with the help of their family and friends—is a fun, easy, and lucrative strategy to attract awareness and generate funds for your cause. Studies have shown that: Peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives average 39% success, compared to 22% for traditional fundraising. 75% of peer-to-peer donors are first-time donors. 56% of contributors are more willing to donate to a peer-to-peer campaign if they know someone already engaged in the camp

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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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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In today’s increasingly digital world, adopting new technologies is no longer optional for associations—it’s essential. But technology alone isn’t enough. To truly thrive in this environment, associations must focus on building a digital-first culture , where digital thinking is embedded into every aspect of the organization, from member engagement to decision-making and operations.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Virtuous CEO Gabe Cooper joins the NonProfit Voice to discuss how innovative nonprofits are the most resilient to change and more.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Many associations want to become more data-informed but find themselves hesitating to take the plunge into analytics. It does make sense – non-profit workers have an edict to good stewards of the organization, and need to be careful in the choices they make. During a recent Analytics in Action webinar , Bill Conforti and Merritt Rohlfing of A2 discussed some salient issues that come up when associations consider new tech, and ways around them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

These AI marketing and fundraising statistics can help your inspire your nonprofit to adopt the use of generative AI for marketing and predictive AI fundraising. To learn more about AI, visit our AI Hub for Nonprofits and earn our Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Marketing & Fundraising.

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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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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Are you looking for strategies to drive revenue to your association? Rather than reducing product costs and increasing sales, you could reconsider your organization’s pricing strategy. Choosing the right pricing strategy for your association’s services and products can offer powerful results. However, pricing mistakes can set back your organization’s viability, impacting member satisfaction.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

GivingTuesday has become the most competitive fundraising period of the year. Here are some tips to help you rise above the noise.

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M+R

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Read time: 5 minutes Over the last two years, as Elon Musk has made X a toxic shell of its former self, there have been many attempts at filling the void that was created when “Twitter” ceased to exist. A year ago we asked the question : can Threads replace Twitter? The answer is a resounding no. The non-linear timeline of Threads has turned people off of using it for anything news-related, and the engagement numbers there were inflated because folks with other Meta accounts (Facebook and Instag

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Each year, after reading dozens of leadership books I select my pick for “best new leadership book” of the year. For 2024, that book is, Be The Unicorn: Data-driven Habits That Separate The Best Leaders From The Rest , by William Vanderbloemen (founder and CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group). Even though this book came out in late 2023, it is better than any other leadership book I read during 2024, so that is why I choose it.

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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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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

(Photo By Deposit Photos) Language that would allow the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury to designate a nonprofit as a terrorist supporting organization and yank its exempt status was tacked to the bottom of a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would provide tax relief to Americans held hostage. While the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495) was defeated in the House of Representatives, it is back on the table today.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Here are five reasons why your fundraising software might not be working for your nonprofit — and what you can do about it.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Many organizations raise 30%, sometimes as much as 50%, of their individual giving in December. End of year is the most lucrative, high-stakes fundraising there is. Asking yourself how on earth you’ll do it all? Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? A solid year-end fundraising plan can help! I’m here with an end-of-year timeline and fundraising communications calendar to make end-of-year fundraising as easy as pie.

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Big Duck

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Five steps your nonprofit organization can follow to keep your communications or marketing plan alive among your staff.

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Hands on Fundraising

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Do you have a shelf full of fundraising books you’ve skimmed, but not read? Is there always something more pressing to do? Or even the siren call of reading that isn’t about work? I want to share a book that you’ll find delightful and practical today. Yes, Lisa Sargent has written her book. And oh, […] The post Thankology from Lisa Sargent – a must read appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The "2025 Nonprofit Compensation Practices and Benchmarking Report" identified current salary ranges at nonprofits, hiring trends and more.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Finance plays a crucial role in building a sustainable and scalable funding strategy. By actively bringing together different departments and leading discussions around revenue diversification, you can set measurable goals, evaluate the ROI of each funding source, and make informed decisions about where to invest time and resources. Finance professionals can provide key insights into risk analysis, financial forecasting, and performance measurement, ensuring each new revenue stream supports your

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Organizing a peer-to-peer fundraiser (P2P) for your cause? Whether it’s a run, walk, race , or another creative idea, peer-to-peer fundraising taps into the power of your community to expand your reach. Participants fundraise on your behalf, leveraging their personal networks to support your cause. The results can be fantastic, but to make it seamless and successful, you need the right tools.

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