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3 strategies for more meaningful donor engagement 

Candid

Donors are an important part of any nonprofit’s mission. Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support.

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Corporate Giving Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Plan for Securing Company Donations

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Corporate Giving Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Plan for Company Donations In the dynamic landscape of nonprofit fundraising, relying solely on individual donors can limit your organization’s potential. Diversifying your fundraising efforts is not just a strategy—it’s a necessity. One powerful avenue that often goes untapped is corporate donations.

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What Do Members Want?

Association Analytics

Members are the backbone of any association. Not a deep thought, not particularly revelatory, just something that is. This is the thought that should – and for the most part does – drive the actions, plan, and thoughts of what association professionals do in their day-to-day and their long-term planning. And yet, time and again, the biggest need, the most basic question that associations have is, what do members want?

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The State of Digital Transformation in Associations (Survey Results) 

.orgSource

In a world where digital transformation is rapidly reshaping industries, associations are no exception. The adoption of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and data-driven decision-making is becoming critical for staying competitive and meeting the evolving needs of members. To better understand how associations are navigating this shift,orgSource ( www.orgsource.com ) conducted the 2024 Digital Trends Survey.

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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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5 Critical Facts You Need to Know About AI

The MatrixFiles

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword—it’s a technological revolution transforming how we live, work, and innovate. From automating routine tasks to delivering groundbreaking insights, AI is becoming indispensable in today’s world. But with so much hype and noise, it’s easy to feel lost in the excitement. What’s truly important, and what’s just marketing speak?

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Why is it so damned hard to say thank you?

Hands on Fundraising

Why is it so hard to say thank you? We spend a lot of time thinking about how to raise more money. We labor over the appeal: the language, the images, the right ask. And then, too often, we treat the thank you as an afterthought. It’s not that hard to write a good, emotional […] The post Why is it so damned hard to say thank you? appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Club Leadership 101: Roles, Responsibilities and Best Practices

Wild Apricot

Learn about essential club leadership roles and their responsibilities, from president to treasurer and beyond. This guide helps club founders and members understand how to structure their leadership team for success.

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How Ignoring Staff Emails Drains Nonprofit Momentum

Bloomerang

Nonprofit boards play a critical role in guiding the organizations they serve, helping steer decisions, ensuring fiscal health, and offering strategic oversight. However, one glaring issue that’s often swept under the rug is the lack of prompt responses to communications from executive directors and nonprofit staff. Emails and important requests from staff frequently go unanswered or receive delayed responses from board members.

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The Critical Alignment of Board Chair and Executive

NonProfit PRO

When the board chair and executive are in harmony, everyone benefits. Here's how these two leaders can build a productive relationship.

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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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2025 Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good offers unique sponsorship opportunities for tech companies that serve the nonprofit sector and 2025 is now open for booking! Our options include: Promoted content resources Sponsored posts Sponsored webinars To become a sponsor in 2025, select one of the options below and then contact Heather Mansfield who will send available due dates for sponsored posts, promoted content resources, and sponsored webinars.

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How to find the right price for your association’s products and services

Nimble AMS

When was the last time your organization created new pricing for a product or service? If it’s been a while, it might be time to revisit your prices. Choosing the right price for your association’s services can deliver powerful results. A 1% price improvement can lead to a 10% increase in profit. Read our blog to learn valuable tips and tricks to get the pricing right for your organization.

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How to get media to cover your nonprofit 

Candid

It’s ironic: Despite having many more ways to communicate with their constituencies today—through social media, email, webinars, Zoom, and in-person events—many nonprofits still struggle to reach a broad audience. They still rely on external media outlets to help get the word out about their work and raise their profile. But not every nonprofit has a public relations team or a communications or media relations specialist who keeps track of local and national media outlets.

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Is It More Difficult to Ask for Donations or Fund Nonprofits?

NonProfit PRO

What's more difficult: raising money or deciding which causes to support? Here's a look at the differences between the two.

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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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Simplifying grant writing: It can be easy and affordable

Charity Village

If you’re like me, you’re probably worn out from hiring outside help for grant writing, often without any guaranteed outcomes or a clear transfer of knowledge about proposal development and strategy. As a consultant and coach, I’m feeling the frustration many organizations face as they spend precious resources on outsourcing instead of investing in the […] The post Simplifying grant writing: It can be easy and affordable appeared first on CharityVillage.

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3 Strategies + 6 Tips To Boost Generosity At Your Nonprofit

Bloomerang

PART 2 In Part 1 we looked at results from the recent Generosity Commission Report and how it’s important for you to shift your culture to meet the current moment. Here we’ll get specific with 3 of 6 concrete strategies you can employ to meaningfully speak to the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s constituencies, while also meeting your own. [We’ll look at strategies 4 – 6 in the final installment, Part 3, of this series.

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FreeWill Acquires AI-Driven GrantAssistant

The NonProfit Times

FreeWill has acquired GrantAssistant, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform designed to provide nonprofits and international development organizations with a proposal workflow toolkit that streamlines the grant application process. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. GrantAssistant’s full team, located in Washington, D.C. and Lahore, Pakistan, become part of FreeWill, whose employee footprint for the first time will span beyond the United States.

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Study: 37% of Social Donors Gave More This Year Despite Economic Pressures

NonProfit PRO

OneCause unveiled its "Giving Experience Research Study," which revealed increased social giving, Gen Z's philanthropic impact, and more.

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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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Register now for the 2024 Charity Insights Canada Project Data Summit on November 14, 2024

Charity Village

The Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP) is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the CICP’s second annual Data Summit! Join CICP on November 14, 2024, for a full day of insightful discussions as they dive deep into the key findings from this year’s research and explore the transformative potential of data in shaping […] The post Register now for the 2024 Charity Insights Canada Project Data Summit on November 14, 2024 appeared first on CharityVillage.

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6 Essential Silent Auction Rules for Your Best Auction Yet

OneCause

Explore essential silent auction rules you must have in place at your event to ensure that it’s well-organized, profitable, and enjoyed by all attendees.

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3 Quick Tips for a Better Nonprofit Website Aesthetic

sgEngage

When you think of the most critical tools for driving your nonprofit’s mission forward, what comes to mind? You might consider your CRM , donation processor, or the platforms you use to manage community programs and services. But if your organization’s website isn’t on your list, it should be! A well-designed website can work wonders for your nonprofit in spreading awareness of your mission and converting first-time visitors into loyal, active supporters.

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How to Handle Unusual and Unfamiliar Donations in Your Nonprofit Gift Acceptance Policy

NonProfit PRO

Imagine someone wants to donate a huge gift, but you’re not entirely sure how to accept it. Here's how a gift acceptance policy can help.

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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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AI is redefining recruitment for employers and job seekers in Canada

Charity Village

Capterra released the results from a recent study, which found that the growth of Artificial Intelligence is presenting a range of benefits to recruiters and job seekers, yet also presents new obstacles. AI is creating new challenges for recruiters and employers, as Canadian job seekers are leveraging AI to mask skill deficiencies or misrepresent experience – […] The post AI is redefining recruitment for employers and job seekers in Canada appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Unexpected Giving Patterns Emerged During COVID

The NonProfit Times

The decline in giving rates due to the COVID-19 pandemic was much steeper than predicted for both recipients and non-recipients of federal stimulus money. Americans who received stimulus checks had a decline in giving rates that was approximately 2.7 percentage points greater than expected had there been no pandemic. Those without stimulus checks saw a decline that was estimated at 2.1 percentage points greater than anticipated.

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Rolling out a new brand: Managing change internally

Big Duck

Learn how nonprofit organizations can get better at raising awareness and avoid common problems. Read the article.

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Make This Your Best Year-End Yet!

NonProfit PRO

Boost your end-of-year fundraising with our FREE guide featuring expertly crafted letter templates. Designed specifically for nonprofits, this downloadable resource will help you connect with donors, inspire generosity, and close the year strong. Don’t miss out on impactful communication tips to make your year-end campaign unforgettable!

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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.