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The Top 3 Cybersecurity Challenges Nonprofits Face and How to Address Them

Tech Soup

Safeguarding the sensitive data of members, donors, and volunteers is critical for nonprofit organizations. Yet, the rise of digital transformation and remote work has created new cybersecurity challenges — and IT budgets often don't keep pace.

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Commit to Your Team’s Success—They’ll Return the Favor

.orgSource

When you are the leader, you drive the team dynamics. Others take their cues from your behavior. This is an unavoidable consequence of being the boss. We feel at ease with people who are like us. So, it’s easy to promote this self-centered perspective without realizing it. But CEOs who head exceptional teams reject an […]. The post Commit to Your Team’s Success—They’ll Return the Favor appeared first on.orgSource.

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Equity Is the Future of Nonprofit Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

Human-focused fundraising requires inclusivity and equity among everyone involved in the process. We must acknowledge that any way people like to engage with philanthropy is the right way. Here is how you can improve your organization's fundraising equity.

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5 Ways Nonprofits Can Diversify Funding in 2023

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Diversifying your funding is critical to your nonprofit’s stability and ability to achieve your mission. With the ups and downs of the past few years, many nonprofit organizations that were heavily dependent on just one or two funding sources found themselves in a tight spot. The lesson here is age-old: Don’t put all of your funding eggs in one basket.

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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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Giving Tuesday, Looking Back and Looking Ahead

VisionLink

We just LOVE the 10th Anniversary results for Giving Tuesday! According to published reports, the single-day-event raised $3.1 billion, breaking 2021's $2.7 billion mark across the country. Wow! Congratulations to the annual cause and amazing outcomes. We can already imagine the good that these contributions will make more possible. Our social service providing, not-for-profit customers will directly benefit for sure, as will their clients.

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New Report Reveals Nonprofit Priorities for 2023

NonProfit PRO

OneCause released its new report: The 2023 Fundraising Outlook: Insights for Nonprofit Planning & Prioritization. In this year’s annual survey, findings from 890 fundraising professionals provided insights into where organizations found success in 2022, common challenges, and what they're prioritizing in 2023 as they create their fundraising strategies.

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Why defining BIPOC-led is harder than you think

Candid

As the senior director of Insights at Candid, I often joke that half of my job is asking people to define their terms. The social sector is full of jargon, buzzwords, and abbreviations. It’s equally full of seemingly straightforward words that can mean many different things; for example, the term “year” can mean five different things when talking about nonprofit data i Defining “BIPOC-led” is a perfect example of these issues (BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color ii ).

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It's Aging Gracefully Month

VisionLink

It’s all about aging gracefully this month. How do we define “graceful,” you ask? We are so glad you asked. With the nation’s largest generation (~22% of the population), the Baby Boomers are turning 59 to 77 years old in 2023. Over 30 percent of baby boomers chose retirement during the COVID epidemic. There is an expectation that 75% of baby boomers will retire soon.

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Making Member Data Count + 10 Fields to Help Your Organization Grow!

Wild Apricot

Growing your membership organization is all about one thing: fostering strong connections with your membership base. Believe it or not, this all starts with member data management! Collecting accurate member data helps you to grow, engage and retain.

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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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6 Steps to Establishing a Donor-Advised Fund Strategy

NonProfit PRO

Vicky Kelberer, research and strategy group manager at Vanguard Charitable, kicked off NonProfit PRO's NonProfit POWER event yesterday with a keynote address. Here are the six key steps she suggested nonprofits should take to create a donor-advised fund (DAF) strategy.

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Giving Tuesday 2022: Bloomerang And Kindful Nonprofit Customers Raise $42.4 Million

Bloomerang

We’re excited to share that Bloomerang and Kindful nonprofit customers raised more than $42.4 million on Giving Tuesday 2022. This kicks off another record Giving Tuesday as nonprofits move full swing into the end-of-year giving season. On Giving Tuesday 2022, donors were even more generous than they were in previous years. Better yet, the number of donors increased too.

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How to Get Your Nonprofit’s Story in the News

Get Fully Funded

A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news. . A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . Even though there aren’t as many people today reading actual newspapers or watching the 6 o’clock news these days, your local media still reaches a large audience of people in your community who need to know about your nonprofit’s work.

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Who Analyzes the Analytics? (It’s us. We do.)

M+R

Read Time: 5 minutes. We hope you like acronyms, because Google is making some big changes — and that means nonprofits will need to understand some important technical details in order to effectively reach, track, and mobilize supporters. We’ll do our best to make this as clear as possible, but some technical background is going to be helpful here. A strong cup of coffee might not hurt either.

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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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5 Ways to Get Your Donors Excited Again to Give

NonProfit PRO

Today's giving climate is more competitive than ever. So, it's up to you to give your donors a reason to choose your nonprofit over another one. Here are some great tips on how to get your donors excited about giving again.

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Gift Guide: 12 amazing gift ideas for your nonprofit staff or grantees!

Nonprofit AF

Hi everyone, just a quick reminder that this week on December 7th, the amazing Sandy Ho and I are having.

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Recession-Proofing Your Nonprofit: How to Continue Serving Your Mission During Challenging Times

Charity Village

On January 12, join us for a free webinar to learn how your organization can prepare for the recession. Serving your mission during a recession can be tricky without proper preparation. Looking back helps us all plan ahead. Let’s turn back time and gain learnings from the Great Recession of 2007 as a reference for […]. The post Recession-Proofing Your Nonprofit: How to Continue Serving Your Mission During Challenging Times appeared first on CharityVillage.

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The 2023 Fundraising Outlook Report: Looking Back, Looking Ahead

OneCause

The post The 2023 Fundraising Outlook Report: Looking Back, Looking Ahead appeared first on OneCause.

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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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Nonprofit Trends for 2023

NonProfit PRO

As we turn to the new year, Funraise proposes its top 2023 nonprofit fundraising trends. These include digital wallets, greater use of cryptocurrency donations, leveraging LinkedIn to a greater degree than ever before, ecommercification of donations, increased focus on hybrid- in-person- and virtual-dedicated events, enhanced giving experiences, and more.

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The downsides of starting a nonprofit organization

Candid

There are many benefits that come with starting a nonprofit organization, from tax advantages to grant eligibility; however, too often we forget to consider the downsides to starting a nonprofit—and there are some potential dealbreakers! While Candid offers many resources for starting a nonprofit, it’s also important to fully understand the disadvantages before getting in too deep.

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Create a Donation Request Form that Works (+ Free Templates)

Donorbox

How do you encourage people to donate money? Nonprofits have many choices when sending donation appeals. Popular fundraising requests can come by mail, email, social media, and in person. Regardless of the type of appeal you send, donors react best when organizations make it easy to give. A donation request form is the best way […]. The post Create a Donation Request Form that Works (+ Free Templates) appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Make It or Break It in This Exciting Auction Game

Greater Giving

Want to bring some pizzazz to your live auction? Look no further than the “Make It or Break It” Auction Game! Looking for more fun auction ideas to boost your revenue? This interactive game is a fantastic way to give your live auction a little energy boost! Drum up even more enthusiasm—and raise more money!—by offering bidders the chance to play the game and possibly upgrade their auction item to something even more exciting and extravagant.

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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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Digital Fundraising Innovations and Trends to Watch in 2023

NonProfit PRO

While there are always risks involved in new fundraising innovations, many times these risks are well worth taking — and, in some cases, you can’t afford not to take them. As 2023 beckons, it’s time to explore the major innovations I expect to see in digital fundraising in the year ahead.

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Identifying and Mitigating Nonprofit Risk with a Six-Step Crisis Communication Plan

Blue Avocado

Nonprofit leaders must be proactive in identifying risks, take steps to prevent them, and be prepared with a communications plan in the event of a crisis. The post Identifying and Mitigating Nonprofit Risk with a Six-Step Crisis Communication Plan appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Market Your Goal-Based Campaign With These Four Details

DonorPerfect

When new and returning donors hear about an upcoming fundraising effort, what are the messages that matter most to them, and how do you reinforce them? While no two campaigns (or even donors) are identical, there are some critical components to your goal-based fundraising that, when messaged to your audience, can make a significant difference. Read More ».

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Make This a More Inclusive Season of Giving: Tips for Diversity in Your End-of-Year Fundraising Appeal

sgEngage

As you begin planning your final fundraising push for the Season of Giving, make a point of honoring multiple faiths and cultures by creating a more inclusive end-of-year appeal. Spotlighting different traditions into your year-end outreach injects a sense of fun and wonder to a season that often can seem predictable, homogenous, and inclusive only to those who celebrate Christmas.

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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.