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3 Key Areas That Optimize Your Nonprofit Board’s Governance

NonProfit PRO

How much information do nonprofit board members need to do their jobs? Your board should have information in these three areas.

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Setting Goals for Your Nonprofit

Wild Apricot

Goal setting is vital for seeing success in your nonprofit. Read more to discover how to set smart goals for your nonprofit plus great examples to help you brainstorm!

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The nonprofit rut, and what we can do about it

Nonprofit AF

Hi everyone, I am writing from Nairobi Kenya, where I am listening to local leaders and engaging in reflections about.

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Viral Challenges for Nonprofits: A Blueprint for Digital Marketing Success

NonProfit PRO

Viral challenges can help nonprofits raise awareness and donations. Here's how to successfully leverage them in your digital marketing.

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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 to Engage New Donors with Instagram Storytelling

DonorPerfect

Are you a development director looking to acquire new donors and augment your organization’s impact? By now, you know that social media works wonders for expanding your reach. Still, it can be challenging to optimize your posts and inspire new donors to engage. That’s where strategic storytelling can help, and specifically, using Instagram Reels can Read More » The post How to Engage New Donors with Instagram Storytelling appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation and Impact: Reflecting on Our Journey

The MatrixFiles

Matrix Group is officially 25 years old today. I say “officially” because May 1 is the date on our incorporation papers, but the real date is April 22, when I opened up shop in shared office space in Georgetown, Washington, DC. If you want to hear stories about when, why and how I started the company, listen to this week’s episode of Associations Thrive.

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10 Ways to Elevate Board Engagement and Increase Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

Unlock Your Nonprofit's Full Potential! View the Board Fundraising & Engagement Guide: 10 Essentials for Success - your roadmap to building a powerful team of fundraisers and changemakers. Maximize your impact and create lasting change in your community with proven strategies to increase fundraising and engagement from your board. Download now to ignite the spark of transformation!

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

VisionLink

How is your mental health? And what about the mental health of your friends and family? Is it true that hundreds of thousands of people struggle with mental health issues? No way! Yes, this is true. In fact, mental health issues can affect anyone and are more prevalent than most people believe. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ( SAMHSA ) shared the following facts about the prevalence of mental health issues: In 2020, about: One in 5 American adults experienced a men

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Here’s how we can all make a difference for youth who have a disability and want to work

Charity Village

Photography courtesy Hilary Gauld | One for the Wall Photography and Canadian Down Syndrome Society Did you know that in 2022, 27% of Canadians aged 15 and older had at least one disability? That amounts to eight million Canadians. And it represents an increase of 4.7%, or 1.8 million more people, since 2017. These were […] The post Here’s how we can all make a difference for youth who have a disability and want to work appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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Supercharge Your Intern Program: 18 Proven Assignment Ideas Across Marketing, Data, & More

Whole Whale

In order to really avoid the ‘what do I do next?’ problem, here is an awesome list of potential tasks that might be perfect for your interns. This is an excerpt from Whole Whale’s book – The Simple Guide to Building an Awesome Internship Program , now available on Amazon. This book draws on case studies from Donor’s Choose, DoSomething.org, Idealist.org, Move For Hunger, Women Deliver, The USO and decades of experience of running internship programs.

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Accidental Techie? Get Intentional Expert Training!

NonProfit PRO

Accidentally ended up in charge of the tech at your nonprofit? Us too, and we know it’s lonely and overwhelming. That’s why our course, community, and coaching transforms confusion to confidence! In just a few hours a week, you’ll learn to assess your tech, trust your data, solve team issues, and create a thriving digital culture. Because guess what, the solution to your nonprofit tech isn’t tech, it’s you!

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The Importance of Data Analytics for Fundraising Events

Achieve

When hosting a fundraising event, such as a Math-A-Thon , silent auction , or charity gala, closely tracking data and adapting your event based on that data can drive higher engagement, participation, and donations. Let's explore how data analytics can be strategically applied to crucial components of your fundraising event, helping guide you towards making more informed decisions and impactful outcomes.

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The RONA Foundation launches a new in-store fundraising campaign for its Build from the Heart Program

Charity Village

The RONA Foundation is rolling out a new in-store fundraising campaign for its Build from the Heart program, launched last year. From May 1 to 31, 2024, customers who visit a participating RONA store will have the opportunity to make a donation at checkout to support the construction or renovation project of an organization in the province. Build from […] The post The RONA Foundation launches a new in-store fundraising campaign for its Build from the Heart Program appeared first on Charity

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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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Streamline the Donor Journey: From First Gift to Lifelong Support

sgEngage

Whether your fundraising year is tracking ahead of schedule, right on track, or you’re off to a bit of a slow start, there’s no time like the present to consider what kind of experience you are delivering to both new donors and to long-time supporters. When it comes to the donor journey, a proper strategy can make all the difference. It should encompass friction-free and on-brand donation forms, personalized and automated communications, and integration of internal systems.

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2024 DonorPerfect Community Conference: SPARK

NonProfit PRO

SPARK your passion for change at the 2024 DonorPerfect Community Conference, led by celebrated nonprofit leaders and fundraising experts. Explore innovative solutions to engage your community and grow your impact. Mark your calendar now for two half-days of free, virtual sessions on June 4th and 5th.

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Game STILL on: Benchmarks links, party, and webinar recording

M+R

We launched our latest Benchmarks report last week and, as promised, it was a candyland of useful information about digital ads, email, mobile messaging, social media, web performance, and more (also, there was a real candyland at the launch party!). If you missed it, no need to be SORRY…. Here’s the recording of the pretty fun and super informative webinar !

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How nonprofits can save money on marketing

Charity Village

How to save on photos, stock and video Getting the right visuals is essential… and expensive. Not many nonprofits have the budget for a photographer. Here are sites where you can download incredible royalty-free stock and videos, for free! Tip: Be detailed and patient with your search, and you’ll find what you’re looking for. Check out [link] […] The post How nonprofits can save money on marketing appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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RAG-Enhanced Conversational AI: A Comprehensive Guide

Forum One

Over the past year and a half, the rapid improvement of generative AI has created a wealth of new opportunities to deliver impact in the digital space. One of the main areas that has seen renewed interest due to enhanced capabilities is chatbots and conversational AI. The introduction of Retrieval-Augmented Generation, or RAG, now allows AI applications to enhance the capabilities of machine learning models by integrating them with a retrieval component.

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Strengthen Your Nonprofit With These 4 Key Strategies for Capacity Building

NonProfit PRO

Strengthening your organization's capacity turbocharges your ability to create tangible change. Here's how to kickstart your growth.

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Strategic Planning for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot

Define your nonprofit's mission and your goals through a strategic plan! Show others how you'll achieve this with our tips, tricks and template.

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Cause We Care Foundation Community Grants: Supporting programs and initiatives that empower single mothers

Charity Village

The Cause We Care Foundation is now accepting applications for its Community Grants Program, which supports programs and initiatives that empower single mothers. The Foundation aims to empower single mothers to achieve economic security, build capacity, and create a positive future for themselves and their children. Application process and eligibility Organization applying for a grant […] The post Cause We Care Foundation Community Grants: Supporting programs and initiatives that empower s

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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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Did nonprofit leadership become more racially diverse after 2020? 

Candid

Since 2020, we’ve seen a greater sense of urgency to address racial inequities in the social sector—especially around access to power and resources. As the largest source of nonprofit demographic data, at Candid we’re often asked whether this push has resulted in actual change. Are more people of color serving in nonprofit leadership roles? Have we closed the racial leadership gap?

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5 Takeaways From M+R’s Online Fundraising ‘Benchmarks’

NonProfit PRO

M+R's annual “Benchmarks” report revealed five key takeaways on nonprofits' digital fundraising strategies.

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How To Create a Nonprofit SWOT Analysis

Wild Apricot

Being able to check in with your nonprofit and evaluate your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats is key for success. Here's how you can complete your own SWOT analysis.

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Global Workforce of the Future Report: Investing in the workforce is key

Charity Village

LHH released the Global Workforce of the Future Report, which examines the global workforce through an inclusive lens and provides actionable recommendations for future-proofing the workforce. Over 30,000 workers from 23 countries across 25 industries were surveyed. The research provides insights into workforce readiness in regards to digitalization, and employee sentiments around job security and […] The post Global Workforce of the Future Report: Investing in the workforce is key appeare

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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.