.orgSource

JULY 19, 2022

We’re all challenged for time. If you wonder why members aren’t more engaged with your association, that’s one big reason. There aren’t enough hours in the day. When you want volunteers to serve on a committee or support an initiative, it’s critical to give them a rewarding return on the investment. A skilled facilitator can […]. The post The Right Facilitation Skills Make Meetings Meaningful appeared first on.orgSource.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 16, 2022

New survey data of 471 nonprofits from 99designs illustrates the power of good design in digital marketing and fundraising. Highlights include: Nonprofits that invested in professional design in the past two years are 50% more likely to have experienced an increase in fundraising revenue than those who didn’t invest in their visual brand. 26% of nonprofits have rebranded in the past two years – and of these, around half (47%) have already experienced an increase in revenue.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 22, 2022

Fundraisers must seek to continuously improve their craft. They must practice asking for the gift and enjoy the thrill of this adventure. Fundraisers, who exchange with prospects about a variety of subjects, must believe in their cause and expect every ask to be successful.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 19, 2022

Over the years, your nonprofit is bound to grow and change! Nonprofit bylaws help to remove uncertainty from those changes by starting your nonprofit from a solid foundation. But what are bylaws for a nonprofit in the first place? If you’ve never.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 22, 2022

Members want more content. As an association, you have an opportunity to develop thought leadership content, building organization awareness, and credibility , while also meeting your members’ content needs. But how should your association organize the way members and non-members receive your content? . According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study , there’s currently a disconnect between how members and association professionals perceive content is being personalized. 53% of

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2022

Turnover is often seen as evidence of a problematic organizational culture. If letters of resignation are swirling about, the assumption is something must be broken. But, turnover will always be a factor, and it may be a growing aspect of the new normal due to circumstances beyond our control.

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Candid

JULY 20, 2022

Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. To understand how the pandemic impacted the philanthropic sector and civil society organizations around the world, we reached out to local experts who shared their observations and experiences over the past two years.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 19, 2022

Is your association staff satisfied in their current roles? Do they feel overworked or stressed? According to a Community Brands Association Trends Study , 78% of professionals reported higher than average workloads. To address this growing concern, 40% of the professionals surveyed planned to invest in modern technology to streamline work processes through automation. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2022

What is Web3? Web3 is a new version of the internet that uses blockchain (IE a secure but transparent record keeping system) to decentralize the management of the internet, thus reducing the control of prominent companies such as Google or Meta. It is defined as open-source software that doesn’t require the support of a trusted intermediary and it has no governing body.

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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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NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2022

One of the most critical tools in an annual giving director’s toolkit is a gift chart. This chart should be based on accurate target ask amounts for each potential donor in your database. Follow this four-step process to create your own gift chart.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Having the right tools in your fundraising toolkit makes your life easier. And your fundraising more productive! Maybe you’ve heard this phrase: “When the only thing you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.”. It’s true. Sometimes we get one tool – one skill, one talent – and out of habit, we stick with it, never thinking about other tools we might need.

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Bloomerang

JULY 22, 2022

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to start identifying trends and major and mid-level donors in their data. . Dear Charity Clairity, I am working on building a better annual plan for our organization.

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Blue Avocado

JULY 18, 2022

It is not uncommon for nonprofit executives and staff to complain about our boards of directors. How often do we become frustrated with a perceived (or real) lack of interest and/or low engagement from our boards? As employees, we tend to think they are the problem. And in some cases, that may be true. But […]. The post 7 Ideas to Build a Healthy Board Nominating Process appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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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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NonProfit PRO

JULY 20, 2022

Learning management systems assist nonprofits with the tracking and delivery of education, training and more to all of its audiences, including staff at all levels, as well as professionals and volunteers for mission delivery.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 20, 2022

8 Top Examples of Fundraising Flyers+Tips to Make Your Own. So, you have your fundraising idea locked down. Maybe you’ve drafted some fundraising letters to your community, but you’re in search of new ways to spread the word. Look no further! Flyers are a tried-and-true advertising method to get the community engaged with your event and organization.

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Donorbox

JULY 20, 2022

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or an eager newbie, there’s always something unexplored to learn in the rapidly changing nonprofit sector. From fundraising to marketing to management – and beyond – there are many tricks and tools of the trade that can improve how you serve your mission. The good news is that you have […]. The post Donorbox Academy: Online Courses for Nonprofits appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 21, 2022

Illustration by Yuxin Qin. posted by Kelsey Duman Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The nonprofit sector is built on human resources (HR): the energy, efficiency and passion of its employees. Strategic human resources management (SHRM) is a fundamental factor in making the best use of these resources. SHRM is the intentional application of formalized policies and practices that create organizational successes by investing in the human capital of employees.

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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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NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2022

If you are a frontline fundraiser interviewing for a new job right now, I’m going to give you some potential warning signs to be aware of. Here are 10 red flags to watch out for so you don’t make the mistake of leaving one problem only to jump into another.

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M+R

JULY 20, 2022

Read time: 1 minute. Conferences are baaaaack, and we’re dipping our toes back into presenting and schmoozing in person! Let us know if you’re heading to either of these conferences! Bridge: July 27–29 in National Harbor, MD. We’re presenting two sessions at Bridge this year plus hosting a small invite-only party. It may or may not involve yacht rock… let us know if you want to be added to the list!

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Donorbox

JULY 21, 2022

Donor-Advised Funds (DAF) have become a popular fundraising trend in 2022, especially for major donors. DAFs give donors more control over their gifts and more flexibility in how to spend them. Nonprofits can also use DAFs as an indicator of major donor prospects. This article will share more about DAFs, how you can start one, […]. The post Donor-Advised Funds: What Do They Mean for Nonprofits and Donors?

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Charity Village

JULY 22, 2022

The Caisse Desjardins de la Culture is issuing its annual call for candidacies for the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec which is a prestigious honour awarded to luminaries who have made an outstanding contribution to enriching Québec’s cultural life. Recognizing incredible contributions to the development, promotion, and visibility of the arts and literature in Québec, […].

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JULY 21, 2022

Constant Contact announced a new integration with financial infrastructure platform, Stripe. This integration combines Stripe's easy-to-use platform with Constant Contact's powerful digital marketing tools.

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sgEngage

JULY 22, 2022

When you google your nonprofit, what do you find? Does your organization pop up at the top of the search engine results page for mission-focused searches, or do you have to dig through ten pages of obscure results before you see the first mention of your organization? If you’ve ever had the disappointing experience of realizing your nonprofit isn’t very visible online, you’re not alone.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2022

Bloomerang has been identified as a leader in the Summer 2022 Overall Grid® Report for Nonprofit CRM by G2, the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace. These recognitions are based on real responses asked in the G2 review form used for the Grid® Report. Bloomerang achieved the number one spot in the Grid® Report for Nonprofit CRMs based on positive reviews from verified users compared to similar companies in the category.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 22, 2022

Small to medium sized clubs — those run by a handful of part-time staff or volunteers — use club management software as an inexpensive way to automate nearly all of their administrative work so they can get back to what’s important:

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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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