Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 26, 2021
By Beth Singer , Principal at Beth Singer Design, LLC – a design and communications firm specializing in nonprofit organizations to help them fundraise, educate, and promote membership and events through design solutions. As passionate as we all are about our causes and their corresponding missions, from the inside looking out, sometimes we lose sight of the actual goal of our communications.
.orgSource
APRIL 28, 2021
A colleague recently confided in me that although her association is facing serious challenges, the board isn’t interested in learning how to govern more effectively. Her attempts to educate them are always met with resistance. You can guess where this group is headed. If they manage to survive over the next few years, it will […]. The post Want To Innovate?
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NonProfit PRO
APRIL 28, 2021
By the looks of it on social, more and more nonprofits and social causes are getting on TikTok. There's a reason for it: It's where all the cool people hang out. Because of it, savvy nonprofit marketing pros know that's where they want to be as well.
Bloomerang
APRIL 26, 2021
You may be wondering where to focus your fundraising as we emerge from the fog of 2020 and into, perhaps, a less cloudy future when it comes to nonprofit giving trends. Wonder no more. The data is available, and we know dire predictions of the death of philanthropy early in the pandemic have been disproved. People continued to give more generously than before – often referred to as a “ bump ” – and the predicted “slump” never really arrived. .
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Hands on Fundraising
APRIL 27, 2021
You don’t have a donor newsletter? Why not? Starting a new project can be scary, I know. It’s one more thing on the to-do list. But effective donor communications, including a donor newsletter, mean better and longer donor relationships. And that means more funding. So here are some excuses – and of course, the arguments […]. The post 4 excuses for not creating a donor newsletter appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.
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NonProfit PRO
APRIL 27, 2021
For most of the past year, the question of donor meetings was a no-brainer. We just couldn’t meet with donors and prospects face-to-face, which had, for so long, served as the gold standard in desired engagement, especially when soliciting major gifts.
Bloomerang
APRIL 27, 2021
Once you and your team have worked together to fine-tune your internal nonprofit strategic communication initiatives by constructing a mission statement, vision statement, and identifying your core values, you can now start to strategize your external nonprofit communication efforts. There are several forms of external nonprofit communication which include: Website Content.
NTEN
APRIL 29, 2021
While day-to-day has been moving online for the past decade, the pandemic forced institutions to quickly move all services online. The attempt thrust digital inequity into the public’s awareness. Whether it was trying to attend classes, apply for government benefits, or practice religion, many people were excluded from fully participating in their communities.
Saleforce Nonprofit
APRIL 27, 2021
By: Philip Bartey, CEO of Autism Plus. For the second year in a row, we’re still celebrating Autism Awareness Month during a global pandemic. Given the challenges of COVID-19 restrictions, it is even more important for us this year to ensure that we are spreading more awareness, understanding, and acceptance of autism and neurodiversity. By sharing the stories and achievements of people with autism, we aim to help people understand the impact of autism and offer meaningful ways to be better, mor
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.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 29, 2021
There’s an important question in the nonprofit world: Who takes care of the caregivers? Or maybe a more valuable thought: How can nonprofits ensure their employees’ well-being? .
Wild Apricot
APRIL 27, 2021
To say the last school year has been tough is an understatement. Just like every other function related to schools, Parent-Teacher Associations have had to pivot quickly. And after a year of trying to get creative, you may be hitting a wall when trying.
The Modern Nonprofit
APRIL 27, 2021
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Write a Call-to-Action (CTA) That Inspires Engagement. What’s a CTA? And Why is it important? A call-to-action (CTA) is a statement designed to get the person reading it to take specific action. Traditional advertising provides us with the most obvious examples; as a consumer, you’ve certainly encountered a CTA like “Buy Now!
Donorbox
APRIL 30, 2021
Did you know that the average smartphone user spends around three hours a day on their phone? That’s a lot of time—and a lot of opportunities for interested donors to give to your fundraising campaign. Having the right tools to collect mobile donations easily and efficiently is vital for a fundraising option. In this ultimate […]. The post The Ultimate Mobile Giving Guide For Nonprofit Fundraising (2021) appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
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!
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 30, 2021
Smartphones are how we communicate – in fact, a recent study shows that we look at them over a 100x each day. Now any nonprofit can communicate instantly by sending push notifications to the specific groups they work with and serve: volunteers, families, staff, and others. Geo-communication even enables messaging based on real-time location. For the next two weeks, curious non-profits can get a trial to see exactly how this works for their organization.
DonorPerfect
APRIL 28, 2021
For as long as donors have been giving, it’s been a best practice for nonprofit professionals to put energy toward retaining them. But after the ways COVID-19 changed the fundraising game, fundraisers are finding themselves having to rethink just how to do it. So, who better to ask than nonprofits who grew their donor retention Read More ». The post 10 Donor Retention Ideas from Nonprofits That Achieved Growth in 2020 appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.
Bloomerang
APRIL 29, 2021
This season is ripe for conflict. So much is going on in the world outside of the realm of nonprofit board service. Folks are divided on issues of police reform, virtual schooling, left or right politics, diversity-focused-vs-not diverse enough, and whether to mask up in this pandemic or not. . It is no wonder some boards are finding it difficult to be productive due to this bickering, eye-rolling, microaggressions, bias, silence, or absence.
Classy
APRIL 27, 2021
To prevent burnout from taking over your nonprofit’s culture, passion, and productivity, you have to understand it. It’s important to know what causes burnout, the signs to look for in individual employees, and the responsibility of leaders to set an example. Fifty-one percent of Americans reported mental health challenges at work since COVID-19 began, and 30% are fearful to report their mental health struggles to their employer.
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.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 29, 2021
Perhaps there has never been a more difficult time to be a nonprofit than in today’s society. As the economy continues to change, nonprofits are experiencing a growing need at the same time their funding sources are declining. .
Nonprofit AF
APRIL 25, 2021
Around this time last year, the pandemic was getting into full swing, and all of us were terrified. I found.
Candid
APRIL 30, 2021
Reprinted from PND. Mastercard has announced a $10 million commitment to address COVID-related needs in India, where the numbers of virus-related diagnoses and deaths have skyrocketed in recent weeks, overwhelming the healthcare system in many areas. Awarded through the Mastercard Impact Fund, the commitment will help fund access to hospital resources, the purchase of oxygen, and support for the company's employees in India.
Classy
APRIL 30, 2021
Videos continue to be one of the most powerful marketing tools to make an emotional impact on your donors, which makes them an especially effective format through which to thank them. A direct, face-to-face message can make a lasting impression that encourages someone to give or fundraise again. . You can create thank you videos for both individuals and groups of donors.
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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.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 26, 2021
A nonprofit's annual appeal is a critical campaign to sustain its good work. Here are six techniques you can consider that have led to improved results in recent campaigns.
Media Cause
APRIL 29, 2021
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. But for so many of us, this very personal and critical issue is part of our everyday lives. Our culture as a whole has made great strides in breaking down the stigmas typically associated with mental health by having honest conversations about our individual challenges. But while talking is a significant first step, it’s equally as important for everyone to have access to tangible resources for prevention and support.
Candid
APRIL 27, 2021
Let's imagine a tree, a spider, or an octopus. Or anything else with a center (read: core idea or problem) and shoots (related points to consider for that idea realization or problem solving). Each branch, tarsus, or arm has its own, smaller offshoots, also crucial for the whole organism to work. The same principle lies at the heart of a mind map. It's a visual representation of keynote thoughts centered around the main idea.
CauseVox
APRIL 29, 2021
Need to create your 2021 fundraising plan? Our most popular course is back! Register for the course, “How To Create A Fundraising Plan For 2021” for only $115. “If you don’t know where you are going; you will end up someplace else.”. 2020 was a year unlike any other. And as far as fundraising planning goes, your fundraising plans were thrown off.
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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.
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