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A Guide to Email Accessibility Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Coralie Meade Rodriguez , Senior Production Specialist at Firefly Partners – a women-owned, LGBTQ+ certified, and minority-owned digital marketing agency that develops accessible online experiences that empower progressive organizations to thrive. Email accessibility refers to the art of crafting email messages in a way that ensures equal usability and understanding for all individuals.

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Beyond the One-Time Gift: Advanced Techniques for Donor Retention

Charity Village

Original Broadcast Date: June 29, 2023. Summary: Did you know that retaining donors is 5 times more cost-effective than recruiting new ones? However, despite the nonprofit industry’s average donor retention rate of 45%, organizations all over the world are struggling to keep their donors coming back for more. Watch this 60-minute webinar designed to help nonprofits […] The post Beyond the One-Time Gift: Advanced Techniques for Donor Retention appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Attract Repeat Donors With Copywriting Based on Brain Science

NonProfit PRO

On average, only two out of 10 readers stick around past the headline to read the article you’ve likely spent hours crafting. But the good news is, effective copywriting can help, and there are actually a few neuroscience-backed tactics you can use.

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Is Your Remote Team Getting the TLC They Deserve? An Audit Delivers Answers

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Remember Management by Walking Around? A spontaneous cruise of the office was an effective strategy for evaluating a variety of business indicators. You could assess how people were communicating, determine where the vibe registered on the stress meter, and take the opportunity to connect personally with employees. Now that remote work makes a casual stroll through the cubicles challenging, I suggest an intentional approach.

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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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How association IT leaders can drive organizational success

Nimble AMS

Technology is the core of your organization. To guarantee your association thrives, you need to invest in the right technology for your staff and members. But how can you ensure your organization chooses the right association management software (AMS) to enhance your staff and member experience? Consult your IT leaders to begin the conversation and lead your association’s digital transformation.

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3 Focus Areas to Develop Self-Sufficient, Productive Managers

NonProfit PRO

Performing well as a sole contributor doesn’t necessarily predict great performance as a manager. Here's how organizations can build these managers’ capacity to lead so they can transition responsibility to their direct reports and free themselves up for more critical tasks.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How To Enter And Credit Donor Advised Fund Gifts In Your Database

Bloomerang

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 credit and acknowledge donor advised fund gifts in their donor database: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m unsure how to enter donor advised fund gifts in our database so they’re credited and acknowledged appropriately.

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The benefits of working with a selection consultant to find your next AMS

Nimble AMS

The road to new association management software (AMS) isn’t alwa ys a straight one. Often, the road is wi nding, filled with challenges and opportunities for your organization to grow. Your association can more easily navigate the ups and downs of your technology adoption when you leverage an AMS selection consultant. A consultant can help you identify your organization’s unique needs and determine the best AMS vendor to meet your software requirements. 4 ways AMS selection consultants can

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10 Keys to Help You Declare Your Independence From Mediocre Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

Freedom: the absence of necessity, coercion or constraint in choice or action.Here in the US, we’re celebrating Independence Day. It’s a holiday that means summertime fun to many: watermelon, cookouts, and fireworks. It also means freedom – freedom to live how we want to live. Here are some other definitions of freedom ( www.merriam-webster.com ): Being released from something onerous The quality of being frank, open, or outspoken Boldness of conception or execution Unrestricted use You know, se

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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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Use CTV to Drive Awareness, Engagement and Conversions for Your Organization

NonProfit PRO

Connected TV is a growing form of advertising for nonprofits that encompasses a variety of long-form video content played when you watch content through streaming providers. Let’s dive into the marketing funnel to learn how to drive donor awareness, engagement, and conversions using CTV.

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Social media myths for nonprofits 

Candid

Social media can easily become overwhelming if you’re trying to keep up with trends, algorithms, and new platforms. And some of the advice you read out there isn’t even real advice but myths that have been perpetuated for years. However, if you can recognize these social media myths for what they are, you can make your workload lighter and focus instead on producing amazing content that works for your nonprofit’s audience.

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Your small fundraising team can do big things

Hands on Fundraising

This post is for subscribers Type your email… Subscribe The post Your small fundraising team can do big things appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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How to Plan a Color Run Fundraiser | FrontStream

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A color run is a vibrant, fun way to rally your community to fundraise for your organization or cause. It’s similar to a walkathon or 5K, with participants walking or running along a pre-planned route. However, in a color run, they’re running through cascades of shimmering powder that turn them into living canvases of bright, swirling color.

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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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Embrace Conversational Messaging on Social Media to Engage Donors

NonProfit PRO

Donors don't want to be talked at, they want to have a conversation with the missions they support - and using conversational messaging strategies is the best way to build a relationship from day 1.

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Giving USA 2023 Report Insights & Solutions to Giving Decline 

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With giving declining in 2022 for the fourth time in forty years, many are worried about the state of fundraising in 2023 and beyond. The Giving USA 2023: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2022 is the most comprehensive report on philanthropy in America and the data within sheds light on the state of fundraising and ways nonprofits can overcome shortfalls in funding.

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Your Guide to Social Media Advertising for Nonprofits

Media Cause

Not all social media channels are created equally when it comes to engaging with your audience—meaning your planning and execution needs to be nimble and flexible based on your goals and the audiences you want to engage with. Similar to your organic social efforts, you want to make sure you’re promoting paid social ads across channels where you can meet your audience as they go through their daily, digital routines.

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Foundation giving and payout in 2022: What changed and what’s next?

Candid

Charitable giving is typically linked to economic conditions, and 2022 was a tumultuous year. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s COVID-19 lockdown policies impacted economies around the globe. Stocks tumbled and inflation soared amid fears of a looming recession. How did these factors affect U.S. philanthropy? Every January, Candid surveys large U.S. private and community foundations to understand recent grantmaking trends and forecast where giving is headed. i (See previous blogs from the

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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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Should Nonprofits Fear Charity Watchdogs?

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits have had a love-hate relationship with Charity Navigator for 20 years. As Charity Navigator makes a shift in how it reviews organizations, nonprofit leaders can help ensure a great rating based off of well-rounded metrics by keeping a handful of tips to keep in mind this year.

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7 tips to raise more now and into the future

Charity Village

Interested in learning how to raise more at your next fundraising event? We’ve partnered with Trellis to offer a free webinar on July 20. Register here. Fundraising events aren’t going anywhere, and while events remain a great way to raise funds today, organizations often leave them there. But, modern organizations are incorporating tactics to raise 20% […] The post 7 tips to raise more now and into the future appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Delivering the right message to the right audience, every time

Big Duck

Segmentation can be key to reaching the right audience with the right message, both inside and outside an organization.

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7 Steps to Create a Nonprofit Social Media Strategy

Neon CRM

It’s estimated that 4.9 billion people worldwide use social media in 2023. It’s where people go to connect with friends, creators, and causes. This presents a huge opportunity for nonprofit organizations—that’s a lot of potential supporters to connect with! But reaching them isn’t always a simple matter of just posting and hoping for the best. A nonprofit social media strategy helps make sure your efforts are effective in putting your organization’s mission out there and reaching the people you

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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.

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BridgeTECH Preview: The Role of People in Your Nonprofit’s Tech Stack

NonProfit PRO

Tim Lockie, founder and CEO of The Human Stack, will present “Tired of Bad Data? Focus On Feelings, Not Features” for the lunch keynote at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Lockie to get a sneak peek at his session.

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Your Donor Population Is Aging: 13 Tips To Engage Older Donors & Encourage Planned Giving

Bloomerang

We’re all aging, right? Here are practical tips on how to engage your aging donors and encourage planned gtiving. These tips include how to make a planned gift request without making it awkward. It is essential to adapt your fundraising strategies to engage and involve those age 50 and above effectively. What age group should you target? Older adults tend to be more actively engaged in charitable giving and are more likely to make substantial donations.

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The Year of Three Executive Directors: Important Lessons for Board Management

Blue Avocado

Article In Brief: The Problem: The article addresses the issue of how challenging it is to be a board member of a nonprofit organization when the executive director (ED) is not suitable for the job. The Context: A well-meaning board of directors can quickly find itself in trouble without an understanding of what to do […] The post The Year of Three Executive Directors: Important Lessons for Board Management appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Help Your Donors Donate in Honor of Someone: Tribute Donations

CauseVox

As fundraisers, we understand how important it is to connect with donors and maximize the impact of their contributions. That’s why adding a tribute donation option to your donation page is a small thing that can make a big difference. In this article, we will explore the benefits of incorporating a tribute donation feature to help your supporters donate in honor of someone.

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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.