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Develop Structure for Your First Contact With a Donor

NonProfit PRO

If you're a frontline fundraiser, you know that phone call or meeting where you are talking to the donor live really matters. Here is an easy-to-use checklist that ensures you won't miss a step when talking to the donors on your caseload.

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When the Talent Does the Shopping—Recruiting in a Crowded Market

.orgSource

Are you Gucci or Goodwill? Both brands have an audience. But when employees are shopping for a new look, it’s best to be the high-end option. Customer centricity doesn’t apply just to members anymore. Today, it’s equally important to give your employees that white glove treatment. And, if you’re looking for new talent, it’s time […]. The post When the Talent Does the Shopping—Recruiting in a Crowded Market appeared first on.orgSource.

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4 Keys to Attracting and Retaining Grassroots Donors with Your Sustainer Program

EveryAction

Fundraisers at mission-driven organizations know that relying on only one avenue for funding the mission isn’t sustainable—the key to successfully raising the money your organization needs to operate programs and advance your mission is to diversify your fundraising programs. From major gifts to donations the price of a cold brew, contributions from individuals often make up the largest portion of Americans’ charitable giving.

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Is The Future of Conferences in Small Scale Meetings?

The MatrixFiles

A couple of weeks ago, I attended Non Dues-A-Palooza , a conference about generating non dues revenue hosted by 100 Reviews. The event had about 125 attendees and was held at City Winery in Nashville, TN. I’ve been attending conferences since the Fall of 2021, so this wasn’t my first foray back to in person conferences. I’ve attended large and small conferences around the country.

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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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10 Tips to Create an Effective Website Donation Page

NonProfit PRO

Donors, especially first-time donors, can lose confidence in their decision to give if your donation page is purely transactional or difficult to use. Here are 10 ways to ensure your donation page makes it easy for donors to give and feel great about supporting your organization.

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Ask Rita: What to Do When the FMLA Replacement Is A Better Performer

Blue Avocado

What happens if an employee who is filling in for another employee out on FMLA turns out to be better in the position? What are our options? The post Ask Rita: What to Do When the FMLA Replacement Is A Better Performer appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Is The Future of Conferences in Small Scale Meetings?

The MatrixFiles

A couple of weeks ago, I attended Non Dues-A-Palooza , a conference about generating non dues revenue hosted by 100 Reviews. The event had about 125 attendees and was held at City Winery in Nashville, TN. I’ve been attending conferences since the Fall of 2021, so this wasn’t my first foray back to in person conferences. I’ve attended large and small conferences around the country.

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Don’t Make Year-End Giving a Transaction

NonProfit PRO

Year-end revenue is essential to the well-being of many nonprofits. It’s important to communicate with supporters in such a way to maximize not only short-term income but subsequent giving as well. A feature of most year-end campaigns emphasizes the tax benefits of charitable giving. .

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Navigate Change Management: Set Your Nonprofit Up For Success

Bloomerang

“Change is inevitable, growth is an option.” – John C. Maxwell. It’s no secret that as a global society we’ve had a few changes thrown at us in the last few years. Even aside from a global pandemic, an ever changing landscape of technology and politics have caused all of us to have to navigate change. Let’s get one thing straight – change is the only constant we can count on.

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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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Navigating the Conundrum of Auxiliaries

VQ Strategies

They go by many different names – volunteer councils, auxiliaries, “friends” groups, and more – but regardless of their varied titles, such groups share a great deal. Designed to assist and support an organization (and most commonly hospitals, museums, libraries, and arts organizations), these groups historically focus on raising funds, sometimes manage the volunteer corps, and nearly always maintain their own governance system.

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Have you started your year-end fundraising plan? Consider the donor engagement cycle

DonorPerfect

For DonorPerfect users, 37% of all giving happens in October, November, and December. The final few months of the year represent a season of giving and generosity, including deadlines for charitable giving tax incentives, creating perfect conditions for nonprofits to raise a lot of funding in a relatively short amount of time. But when just Read More ».

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3 Tips for Rebuilding Your Board Post-Pandemic

NonProfit PRO

The last two-plus years have taken a toll on us all. Many of your board members may be burnt out and some may have even stepped down. So now what do you do? It’s time to rebuild your volunteer leadership team using these three tips.

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10 Best Case Management Software for Nonprofits

Donorbox

Nonprofits rely on case managers to work with people or clients dealing with homelessness, addiction, serious healthcare issues, and more. Case managers meet with clients, provide the necessary education and emotional support, and connect them with external sources to continue their growth. Case management software for nonprofits must help case managers tackle all this and […].

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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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Eight tips for funders to help grantseekers navigate your website?

Candid

For funders and foundations, one big advantage of an easy-to-navigate grants section of your website is that you can help grantseekers are more likely to submit the required information on the first try. With clear and concise instructions , funders can also help grantseekers save valuable time that’s best spent on mission-oriented work. Over the past three years, Candid has made data on over 15,000 funding opportunities available on Philanthropy News Digest (PND) RFP Bulletin and Foundation Dir

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How to Use Your Nonprofit Website for Lead Generation

Tech Soup

Your organization's website shares your mission and vision with the world. It likely acts as a virtual brochure and shares relevant information with your users, but it is capable of so much more. With the appropriate systems and processes in place, your website can be used as a tool to draw in potential supporters of your cause and mission. Let's explore the necessary steps to turn your website into a lead conversion tool.

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Can a Nonprofit’s Financial Audit Result in More Donations?

NonProfit PRO

It is not uncommon for nonprofits to undergo a financial audit, despite not being required by law. This suggests that some organizations determine that the benefits exceed the costs. Here are some potential benefits of a financial audit for your nonprofit.

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Top 10 Grant Management Software for Nonprofits

Donorbox

Many nonprofits look for grant funding from the start. Grants can provide the necessary funds if your organization needs help with startup costs, new technology, program funding, or operating funds. Grant providers and grant seekers need a grant management system and the right software to ensure your system meets your organization’s needs. In this article, […].

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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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From Transition to Transformation: Key Lessons from the Pandemic for Nonprofits

Blue Avocado

Article In Brief: The Problem: As nonprofits emerge from the effects of COVID-19, a return-to-normal mindset will not enable nonprofits to succeed going forward in a changed world. Why it Happens: Surviving the pandemic required a prolonged sprint to pivot to online platforms, finds new sources of funding, and more. It is tempting to want […].

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How To Be An Inclusive Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“No matter your title, or how advanced you already consider yourself to be as an inclusive leader, I believe this book will help you evolve and motivate you to take action,” says Jennifer Brown about her new book, How To be An Inclusive Leader: Your Role In Creating Cultures Of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive. The book, published this week, is the second edition of the bestselling title from 2021.

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Don’t Risk Your Donors’ Data: How Nonprofits Can Protect Sensitive Information

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits that fail to protect sensitive information risk exposing their donors’ personal information, and losing their trust and financial support along the way. But proactive steps — including data devaluation — keep valuable information out of bad actors’ hands and prevent data compromise.

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Supervising Volunteers: 5 Tips to Manage, Lead, and Engage

Volunteer Hub

Effective supervision can empower your volunteers to reach goals and do their best work. Here are 5 tips that can help supervisors manage, lead, and engage volunteer constituents. Supervising volunteers can be a challenging task. The role of your volunteer supervisor should not just be to manage, but to also lead, communicate with, and engage volunteer constituents.

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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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Government of Canada releases new resource toolkit in support of the 50 – 30 Challenge

Charity Village

In support of the 50 – 30 Challenge, the Government of Canada has launched the What Works Toolkit. This toolkit is an extensive online resource designed for Canadian organizations looking to adopt better equity and diversity practices. The toolkit was created in partnership with KPMG in Canada and is hosted online by the Diversity Institute. Click here to download […].

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How To Lead With Deep Purpose

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Having conducted extensive field research, Ranjay Gulati , author of the book, Deep Purpose , The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies , reveals the fatal mistakes leaders unwittingly make when attempting to implement a reason for being. “My interviews with well over 200 executives across 18 firms revealed the secrets of these companies—not the usual facile frameworks, but new ways of thinking about business that allow leaders and companies to operate with heightened passion, urgency, an

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Volunteers Are a Precious Nonprofit Resource

NonProfit PRO

Volunteers are a tremendous resource for charitable nonprofits. Without volunteers, nonprofits would struggle to provide programs, community services and more. Volunteerism in the United States peaked between 2003 and 2005, when approximately 29% of all Americans reported their volunteerism.

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A Guide to bbcon 2022 Virtual for Higher Education Professionals

sgEngage

Higher education professionals from around the world are attending bbcon—Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good —October 17–18 to learn from thought leaders in education, fundraising, technology, and more. The entire conference is free and virtual, so everyone can join for inspiring content and peer networking opportunities. Register now for bbcon 2022.

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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.