Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 19, 2018

By Sajan Devshi from Learndojo , a nonprofit educational website that specializes in providing free A-level and GCSE resources to students, teachers, and parents. Push notifications were first introduced by Apple in 2009, yet most nonprofits are still not utilizing push notifications as part of their online marketing and fundraising strategy. So, let’s explore the concept and look at how your nonprofit can easily begin to tap into the power of push notifications.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 16, 2018

If you're hoping to create a great experience for donors this Giving Tuesday, check out this list of ideas to inspire you.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 19, 2018

As with any company, there’s going to be some uncertainty about the future when starting a nonprofit. If you want to keep your organization afloat, it helps to know how many of them fail, where they fail and why. This isn’t meant to be taken as gospel—we certainly can’t tell the future. But being aware of the statistics can aid in your decision making, so take a look at the stability and prevalence of nonprofits nationwide.

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OCTOBER 17, 2018

In the past few years, there has been a noticeable push by associations to leverage enterprise constituent relationship management (CRM) platforms from Salesforce or Microsoft as the platform for their association management software (AMS). This push has been driven by multiple factors, including the need for: CRM. The modern association understands the need for a detailed view of its membership to drive: data-based decision making, which requires that the data be easily gathered, maintained and

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 18, 2018

As the 2018 midterm elections near, it’s likely hard to ignore the ads, phone calls, mail pieces, and emails from political campaigns in your area reminding you to vote. Although the election-year onslaught of political marketing can sometimes seem excessive, in many ways it is extremely effective and offers a unique example for nonprofits to follow.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 17, 2018

For many of us, volunteers are the lifeblood of our organizations. They staff our fundraisers, set up for our events, spread the word in our communities and so much more. In some cases, nonprofits are run entirely by volunteers. And while many of your volunteers are beyond helpful, there are some that are, well, not so helpful. Here’s how you can appreciate and hold volunteers accountable.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Over the past few months, I’ve been refining my thoughts about my new career path. As I’ve become clearer about what I’m seeking and what I have to offer, it’s become more important to frame my résumé properly. I find this unusually difficult. I’d much rather tell the world about how great YOU are, and exactly what qualities, skills, and experiences make YOU the perfect candidate.

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BoardAssist

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Over 90% of the board candidates BoardAssist matches with nonprofit boards become leaders within 12 months of being placed by BoardAssist. We’re proud of that number – its why folks come to BoardAssist when they want to join a board. Our candidates want to be sure they can “be the change” they want to see in the world once on board.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2018

New to your leader role? Or, already a leader, but looking to hone your skills? Then, the new kindle book, Ignite Your Leadership Expertise: Become the Trusted Advisor Others Seek , by Nathan Magnuson , is the book for you. With 10 leadership topics and easy to read within two hours, this book will both teach you and inspire you. Plus, it will give you the confidence to become a leader and/or improve your leadership capabilities.

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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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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Over the summer, we launched our What’s Next? podcast in hopes of preparing our readers for the years to come. We’ve had some awesome guests so far. Here’s what they’ve had to say. Kishshana Palmer : “Sink or swim” Kishshana Palmer believes that within the next decade, the nonprofit sector will reach a fork in the road.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 17, 2018

When your nonprofit needs a new vendor or consultant, the standard course of action is to send out a Request for Proposal (RFP) - indicating that your organization is interested in receiving information from vendors. Creating a Request for Proposals can be labor-intensive, time consuming, and stressful, but it's a lot easier when you're not starting from scratch - so we've put together a template that you can fill out as you go, which already contains the structure, sections, and language you'll

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BoardAssist

OCTOBER 18, 2018

As New York’s leading personalized nonprofit board matching service, high impact New Yorkers approach BoardAssist daily looking for ways to find a board where they can engage. Once placed on a board by us, our placements are often the only ones with financial expertise. How can they get the rest of the team to focus and understand the critical financial reports their nonprofit is generating?

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 15, 2018

posted by Pamela Timmons Class 12 Public Ally. Thinking back, I had no idea where I was in life or where I wanted to be. I only knew I wanted to be in the nonprofit sector; I knew wanted to help. I have always known that to be my purpose. How I was going to get there and do my life’s purpose was up for debate. That is when I discovered Public Allies Arizona.

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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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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 19, 2018

In working with dozens of faith-focused organizations on year-end giving programs, I have found that there are five basic rules that must guide your strategy if you want to steadily increase year-end giving each and every year: Rule #1: Make Sure Your Message is Consistent. The first rule for strong generosity at the end of the year is that the message of your year-end campaign needs to be consistent with your message throughout the year.

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VolunteerMark

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Can you remember the last time you didn’t know where your next meal was coming from? Josh does. As a 29-year-old struggling with mental illness, Josh has often faced long bouts of hunger and food insecurity. Fortunately, Josh lives within walking distance to his local food pantry and, like 46.5 million other Americans, receives charitable […].

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Non Profit Quarterly

OCTOBER 19, 2018

“ The Mill ,” Ron Cohen. October 11, 2018; Government Technology. Funders shift their priorities and distribution processes for a variety of reasons. Some decide their own strategies will heretofore trump that of the grantees, others become addicted to philanthropic fads and fashions. Still others, like the Maine Technology Institute (MTI), shift to be more adaptive and to fit the needs of their grantees.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 17, 2018

I just confirmed my dog sitter for Thanksgiving, which means I’m set to make the trip to my parents’ house and enjoy the holiday with my family. I’m a car-free city dweller and where my parents live isn’t exactly easy to get to—so this takes some planning. My nephews will also be visiting. I love them, but they wake up early and aren’t known for letting the rest of us sleep in.

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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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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 19, 2018

This past summer, I was fortunate enough to acquire tickets to the PGA Championship in Charlotte. My husband and I made plans to go for the day and our 4-year-old son would spend the day with his grandparents. While our son was having a great time with his grandparents, we were surprised to learn that he could have accompanied us free of charge. The PGA’s junior admission policy states: “ As part of the Championship’s mission to grow interest and participation in the game of golf, j

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Many faith-based organizations worry about making fundraising asks. They think that because they have a religious mission, making direct asks of donors is somehow unethical or will damage their reputation. Other faith-based nonprofits focus solely on making group asks from the pulpit, or through mass-communication mediums like direct mail or e-mail.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Most faith-based organizations rely on supporters to fund their work. Many organizations of faith don’t think of their supporters as “donors,” though. Churches and dioceses think about “members,” while religious schools think about “students,” “families,” and “alumni.” Other faith-based organizations talk about “donors,” but wonder about how to solicit donations while still honoring their higher calling.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Joe Garecht’s eBook, How to Hold a Successful Giving Day for Your School , offers great advice for development teams on running a giving day event. He even tackles the big question: Whether your school should run a stand-alone giving day or participate in #GivingTuesday? In this article, we’re going to discuss the critical role marketing plays in the event’s overall success.

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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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