Sat.Jan 22, 2022 - Fri.Jan 28, 2022

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Hitch Your Wagon to a Star—Find the Right Partner for Success

.orgSource

A comment Adele Cehrs, CEO and Founder of When + How agency, made stayed with me. Adele, who thrives on a healthy dose of risk, said this, “Chutzpah is what drives me and other entrepreneurs to keep reinventing ourselves. If you could bottle that it would be a wise idea for association CEOs to take […]. The post Hitch Your Wagon to a Star—Find the Right Partner for Success appeared first on.orgSource.

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Express Gratitude to Your Donors Daily

NonProfit PRO

Stop for a moment, and have a heart and behavior check. Are you really focused enough on the donor and what they need? Do you express gratitude at the level and frequency you need to?

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Why You Need to Care About Documentaries in 2022

Association TV

If only someone would make a documentary about it. The classical definition of a documentary is a movie, television or radio program that provides a factual record or report. But that’s not exactly the whole truth anymore. Twenty years ago, crowds flocked to movie theaters to watch two-hour long feature documentaries like the Oscar-winning Bowling for Columbine, or the rightfully alarming An Inconvenient Truth.

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[FREE WEBINAR] Keys to a Successful Golf Fundraiser

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. Cost: Free. Presented by: Logan Foote (he/him), Education & Development Manager at GolfStatus. Golf fundraisers do more than just raise money for an organization or cause—they attract high capacity donors and sponsors, raise awareness, expand your donor base, advance important relationships, and more.

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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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Ep 36: Building Strategic Partnerships to Address Current and Emerging Needs

.orgSource

This week’s guest, Dr. Thomas Dammrich, is a seasoned association executive with 42 years of experience in working with members to build consensus around an action agenda to improve their industry. Currently a Business Strategist at the National Association of Healthcare Quality, Thom talks to us about his leadership style throughout the years being at […].

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How Documentaries Engage Entirely New Audiences For Maximum Impact

Association TV

If only someone would make a documentary about it. Twenty years ago, crowds flocked to movie theaters to watch two-hour long feature documentaries like the Oscar-winning Bowling for Columbine, or the rightfully alarming An Inconvenient Truth. Audiences wanted to get informed on current events. To understand the latest findings on a facet of nature, humanity or culture.

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The 21 Best Fundraising Software Platforms for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot

At WildApricot , we’ve worked with thousands of fundraising professionals over the years. Although they have different tips and tricks for success, there’s one thing they all have in common: they’ve added nonprofit fundraising software.

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How an AMS based on Salesforce helps secure your member data and scale your association

Nimble AMS

As you collect more member data and use more technology systems, security and reliable performance become more important. . Here’s what you need to know about how Salesforce can help you ensure your data is secure and your systems are running and scaling smoothly as your association grows. Your association collects and stores personal and sensitive information about members and employees.

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Now Is the Time To Focus on Donor Retention

NonProfit PRO

I was going through my resource development library with specific interest to the month of January. What should my job focus be this month with respect to donors? Since the heaviest concentration of time for donor solicitation has recently passed, what should you be doing at this time of the year?

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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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How Documentaries Engage Entirely New Audiences For Maximum Impact

Association TV

If only someone would make a documentary about it. Twenty years ago, crowds flocked to movie theaters to watch two-hour long feature documentaries like the Oscar-winning Bowling for Columbine, or the rightfully alarming An Inconvenient Truth. Audiences wanted to get informed on current events. To understand the latest findings on a facet of nature, humanity or culture.

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Member Journey 101: How to Improve Your Member Experience

Wild Apricot

When it comes to retaining and engaging your members, optimizing your member experience is everything. But when it comes to how to make it better, it can be difficult to know where to start! You probably already have a wealth of data from member surveys.

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How to ensure you’re using updated software to run your association

Nimble AMS

Do you want the latest in technology advances for your association? . Read on to learn how to make sure you’re always using the latest and greatest association management software, without hassle and extra cost. Consider this: If you use something like Facebook, Google, or Twitter, you likely don’t know what version you’re using. But it is the most recent version because everyone is always on the same version.

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Will Inflation Hit the Brakes on Philanthropy?

NonProfit PRO

The cost of everything in the US grew 7% in 2021. For the average household, this translates to about $3,500 in higher consumer prices for the same products and services that families purchased in 2019 and 2020. As wallets shrink, how will Americans shift their spending and prioritize giving?

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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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12 New Rules for Virtual Meetings, Since We’re Still In a Pandemic

Nonprofit AF

It seems that with Omicron and everything going on, we are going to be having virtual meetings for the foreseeable.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Membership Management Software for Your Nonprofit

Wild Apricot

Managing a membership organization takes a lot of work. There are many moving parts: reporting, outreach, marketing, database management, event planning, and payment processing, just to name a few! If you’ve found this article, you probably have.

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Words to Avoid—2022 Edition

Candid

Reprinted from Big Duck. A new year brings a commitment to change and improvement for many people. With that in mind, we’d like to kick off 2022 by actively questioning the use of certain words—and what is meant—so that we can continue to improve by phasing out terms that might be overused, harmful, or inaccurate. Some of the items on this list may not seem inherently negative, but it’s important to recognize and understand where they could cause unintended damage or disservice.

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Expanding the Radius of Your Nonprofit’s DEI Efforts

NonProfit PRO

Audiences are changing, donors are evolving, and patrons of all backgrounds are participating. The biggest question is: Are these diverse voices represented at the table within our organizations?

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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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How you can save your appeal

Hands on Fundraising

Everybody has an opinion about your appeal. Not every opinion should matter. I’m a fundraising copywriter. Case statements, email appeals, and especially mail appeals. I love it. It’s one of my favorite things to do. But over the years, I’ve also noticed I get the same questions. You too? Maybe I can help you head a […]. The post How you can save your appeal appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Be a Mentor, Thank a Mentor During National Mentoring Month

Saleforce Nonprofit

By: Deborah Barge, Chief Development Officer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Each January, National Mentoring Month celebrates the people who guide our paths, support our journeys, inspire our next steps: mentors. As you think about your own journey, who was the person — or people — who shined a light upon your path at a time you needed it most?

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A powerful new tool to combat hunger and homelessness

Candid

Last year, as the pandemic stretched on, the team at Vanguard Charitable contacted our approximately 25,000 donors to ask them about their giving priorities. The response was clear: In that moment, our donors were focused most on hunger and homelessness in the United States, two interwoven problems that have been greatly exacerbated by the ripple effects of COVID-19. .

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Will 2022 Show the Tipping Point for Recurring Gifts?

NonProfit PRO

You know I’m always on the lookout for new statistics and trends. I couldn’t do my job without it and I wish there were a lot more available on recurring giving. That’s why I was really excited to read the recent Blackbaud Institute study, “Tipping Point: Aligning with Supporters in a Changing World.”.

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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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Meet The First Talent For Good Cohort

Cloud 4 Good

Written by Susan Wright, John Stallings, Madeline Bergstrom, and Blake Becker We are thrilled to formally introduce the first Talent for Good cohort on January 31, 2022. The first cohort consists of fifteen individuals who will spearhead the next wave of highly talented Salesforce professionals. They will not only be an asset to Cloud for Good but an asset to the nonprofit and higher education clients we serve.

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Ending the Cycle of Poverty With Access to Quality Education

Saleforce Nonprofit

By: Kate Ginn, Senior Communications Editor, Cambodian Children’s Fund. Their fate seems set from a young age: Children living in some of the most deprived communities in Cambodia are often denied the chance of an education, trapped in a cycle of poverty with no escape. At risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, often forced to work, these children fall through the cracks and have little hope of any schooling at all.

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How to Recruit More Participants for Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Qgiv

Mark Becker, Founding Partner at Cathexis Partners – Mark founded Cathexis Partners in 2008 to help nonprofit organizations get the most from their existing technology tools, implement new technology to address gaps, and find the best overall approach to using technology to support their missions. He previously served as director of IT consulting at a fundraising event production company focused on nonprofits. .

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Building Trust: 4 Nonprofit Website Security Strategies

NonProfit PRO

Maintaining your nonprofit’s online presence is crucial if you want to benefit from this rise in online donations. And one of the best things you can do to inspire your donors to give online is to ensure your website is secure. .

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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.