Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 23, 2020
By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe Charity – an easy-to-use platform that helps nonprofits raise money by offering robust fundraising features , such as custom branding, registration and ticketing, advanced data reporting, and customizable donate buttons. Just as online fundraising has evolved over the past decade, so have fundraising event ideas.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 20, 2020
In-kind donations can help you grow your fundraising, stretch your resources, and build your community. But how do you get in-kind donations? In this guide, I'll show you how to solicit, record, acknowledge, and report these gifts.
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Gyrus
JANUARY 23, 2020
Learning in a classroom is a much preferable option for many students and professionals, but getting enrolled in an online course eLearning has also its own benefits.
DataRobot
JANUARY 22, 2020
As always too common, retail is often written about as an industry that is in decline and needs triple bypass heart surgery to bring it back to the good old days where stores were packed with excited customers ready to spend their hard-earned cash. It is hard to argue that retail is not in a tough period when so many retailers continue to close unprofitable stores and we see some legendary brands going out of business altogether.
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!
Nimble AMS
JANUARY 23, 2020
Association CIOs: Ask yourself these six important questions before building your own AMS. Think your association’s needs require custom-built software? The risks to your job and your association might not be worth it. Read on to find out why. With an in-house developer, your association might be tempted to build a custom Association Management System (AMS).
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Blue Fox
JANUARY 21, 2020
How to Start a Nonprofit? Last week our CEO received a phone call that started like this: “Hi Chantal, I’m staring a nonprofit in Delaware and could use some support getting my organization off the ground. Is this something you can help with or do you only work with established nonprofits?” Our CEO’s response: “Yes, our team would love to help!
DataRobot
JANUARY 21, 2020
This blog is meant to be a fun and unique take on predicting song of the year for the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.
NonProfit Hub
JANUARY 24, 2020
Similar to how nonprofit organizations implement donor retention strategies , associations work to keep members renewing each year. . They’re not only “members” in the sense that they get discounts or a subscription ? it’s about belonging. Your members are everyone involved with your organization, all parts of a greater whole. No association is the same, so there isn’t one universal strategy that will maximize your association membership.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 22, 2020
LinkedIn for nonprofits isn't just for connecting with professionals in your field, it's also a great platform that you can use to advance your mission and grow your fundraising. Learn how LinkedIn can help your organization in this guide.
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 20, 2020
According to a survey as reported in John Baldoni’s book, Lead with Purpose , more than 80 percent of those surveyed say that leaders can best demonstrate that they truly do put people first by : Delivering intrinsic awards (comp time, bonuses, etc.). Offering developmental opportunities. Providing timely recognition. Promoting from within.
Museum 2.0
JANUARY 21, 2020
Alison Koch shared these thoughts originally as part of Museum Computer Network 's 2019 Ignite. As I sat in an aerie above the stage, I DM'd her to ask her to share her remarks here. They were that true and that powerful. I hope you enjoy them. Written by Alison Koch I think us non-profit folks have a particularly complicated relationship with work.
Elevation
JANUARY 21, 2020
KRC-PBPC came to Elevation with two websites (and two immense research databases) ready to simplify and modernize their outdated brands. As a major resource hub for Pennsylvania policymakers, activists, and the press, they needed a site that felt reputable and that made their research easy to navigate. KRC-PBPC now has one comprehensive website with fresh and modern branding.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 21, 2020
Learn how to create and view reports on transactions in AffiniPay (Wild Apricot Payments), to help you present at meetings and maximize your revenue.
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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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 19, 2020
"The more specific you can be about your goal, the greater your level of success will be," explain authors Tom Pandola and James W. Bird , in their book, Light A Fire Under Your Business. "This is because once we have visualized something that doesn't yet exist, it causes our subconscious mind to make the decisions necessary to make that visualized goal a reality.
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 21, 2020
Without the backing of a national organization’s flashy brand, sexy advertising campaign , or robust budget – engaging grateful patients at a local level can sometimes feel impossible. A cancer survivor and their network of loved ones want to come together and do something meaningful and they often turn to a national organization. So, h ow do the local and regional health systems get in front of these patients (and physicians) to compete for their time, talent , and treasures wi
Donor Search
JANUARY 20, 2020
Eight is the luckiest number in Chinese culture symbolizing prosperity. We, at Our Fundraising Search, are grateful to our clients and friends and are feeling fortunate to celebrate our 8th year in business in 2020. Join us in January at #OurFundraisingSearch as we cover 8 Fundraising Trends for 2020. HAPPY NEW YEAR! 1.
Museum 2.0
JANUARY 21, 2020
Usually, I'm really positive and optimistic. In many ways, I want to believe the future is what we can make. Though, sometimes when I do literature review for projects, I find myself depressed on the future of the field. There are so many possible futures that would suck. How do we make sure the future is the one we want? Alison Koch offers her thoughts about this.
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!
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 24, 2020
"It takes more than encouraging words to get a team thinking beyond the ordinary," explains Jackie Barretta , author of the book, Primal Teams. She suggests you must help team members to redefine the purpose of their work with broader and more expansive thinking. Use certain pointed questions to guide a team toward a loftier view of their purpose. Specifically, Barretta recommends you as the leader ask the following purpose-broadening questions to encourage the team to think of providing value b
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 22, 2020
“Content is the gateway drug of small organizations.” – Gary Vaynerchuk. Your organization probably needs to create more content than it is right now. Like, much more. In fact, it’s maybe the only way to accomplish some of your big organizational goals. Do you want to become a thought leader? You need quality content for others to critique. Trying to drive more online traffic?
Donor Search
JANUARY 20, 2020
Eight is the luckiest number in Chinese culture symbolizing prosperity. We, at Our Fundraising Search, are grateful to our clients and friends and are feeling fortunate to celebrate our 8th year in business in 2020. Join us in January at #OurFundraisingSearch as we cover 8 Fundraising Trends for 2020. HAPPY NEW YEAR! 1.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 18, 2020
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. Presented by: Chuck Spidell , Nonprofit WordPress Security Expert at ILLUSIO. If you’re part of a small nonprofit comms team, your WordPress website updates probably aren’t high on the priority list – but they should be. It’s hard to stay on top of the site maintenance but in the back of your mind, you know it needs to be done.
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 23, 2020
The following great advice about how to apologize is from the book, The Courage Solution , by Mindy Mackenzie. She recommends you include these three elements when you apologize: Actually say "I'm sorry" out loud, while making eye contact, if possible. Acknowledging your error by adding the phrase "I was wrong.but more importantly, you were right." Asking humbly, "How can I fix this?
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 23, 2020
Direct marketing is an important part of any social good organization’s strategy, but it’s critical that the program is well designed and reaches the right people with the right messages. Have you found yourself asking how to better use analytics to help drive your direct marketing strategy and measure results? That’s what today’s guest is here to talk about.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 22, 2020
Perhaps now more than ever it's time for the book by John Blakey called, The Trusted Executive: Nine Leadership Habits That Inspire Results, Relationships, and Reputation. The book is divided into three parts: Part One : Blakey explores how trust in executive leadership has been lost so that we can understand the scale and depth of the problem. Part Two : Here, Blakey shifts from exploring the theory of trustworthiness to studying its practice.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 21, 2020
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 ?
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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