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7 Ways the Next Generation of Giving Will Look Dramatically Different

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits are poised now more than ever to embrace a new way of interacting with donors that will help them establish a donor base that is truly engaged. Here are seven ways we can expect to see the next generation of giving change.

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5 Tips to Craft Your Nonprofit’s Year-End Fundraising Campaigns

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Your nonprofit does incredible, life-changing work. Your year-end fundraising campaigns should show your donors what you’ve accomplished together over the past year, and invite them to give toward an even brighter future. Excellent year-end campaigns need to strike a balance between hitting uplifting emotional beats that are relevant to your mission and delivering a compelling case for why people should support your nonprofit.

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A Technology Assessment Connects Intention and Ability

.orgSource

Do you have a friend whose house looks like it belongs to neat freak Felix Unger, but the closets and drawers are clearly owned by lovable slob Oscar Madison? This Odd Couple disconnect happens to even savvy digital organizations. My writing about digital leadership often focuses on values and attitudes. But attention to the infrastructure’s […].

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Five reasons you need text-to-give technology at your association

Nimble AMS

As an association looking to provide the best member experience, it’s vital to offer a mobile-friendly option. Pew Research Center reports that 97% of Americans now own a cell phone, with 80% of respondents texting. Whether discussing the latest industry trend on your online community platform or registering for your annual event, members want to connect with their organization from the convenience of their mobile devices.

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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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5 Governance Tips for Nonprofit Directors

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofit directors play a vital role in making sure a nonprofit’s governance structure is functioning and healthy. Here are five tips for contributing to a healthy governance structure.

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Participatory Grantmaking: I’m in! Now what?

sgEngage

You’ve read about participatory grantmaking—and maybe even heard about other organizations using this model to distribute control of their funding strategy and grants decisions to the communities they serve. But it is a different way of thinking for most grantmakers, so it can be difficult to know where to start. After you’ve considered your foundation’s readiness and decided this approach makes sense, here are some practical, actionable ideas for developing participatory grantmaking in your fun

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Enhancing Student Success Across Campus with Western Michigan University + Salesforce

Cloud 4 Good

Western Michigan University (WMU) is a large, public research-intensive university that has been helping students reach their potential through a pursuit of purpose since 1903. Around 20K students find that purpose each year across a range of undergraduate and graduate programs at WMU. With admissions expanding and the institution’s commitment to its students growing by the day, the time had come to reinvest in WMU’s technology and offer an expanded suite of tech solutions.

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Make Your Best Impact as a Nonprofit Board Member

NonProfit PRO

Combining your business acumen and passion for a cause can come together in a fulfilling way as a nonprofit board member. Understanding the responsibilities incumbent on being a board member before you join will make you ready for impact on day one.

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Four ways to celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month at your association

Nimble AMS

October: ‘Tis the season of pumpkin spice lattes, hikes in a colorful forest, and all things cozy. Since 2004, October has also been Cybersecurity Awareness Month to provide much-needed information for individuals and organizations to protect themselves against online threats like phishing or data leaks. While you likely won’t see a horror film featuring a data breach, the risk of your member data being exposed is a terrifying prospect. .

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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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Libraries and Museums Now Eligible for All Microsoft Nonprofit Offers

Tech Soup

We are very excited to share Microsoft's announcement that libraries and museums are now eligible for all Microsoft nonprofit offers. This includes access to Microsoft nonprofit donations and discounts on both desktop and cloud solutions.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Senior Care

Bloomerang

According to the US Census Bureau, there are more than 46 million adults age 65 and older living in the U.S.; by 2050, that number is expected to grow to almost 90 million. This creates both a demand and opportunity for organizations whose focus is primarily serving this target group. Our funder list below focuses on funding for those prioritizing senior care, opportunities and resources for elderly individuals, and for researchers focused on concerns that affect the elderly.

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10 Things I Learned From 30 Years in Sustainer Giving, Part 2

NonProfit PRO

In a previous article, I shared the first two things I learned during my 30 years of working on sustainer programs. Most of this is not rocket science, but it’s important to keep in mind when you’re looking to grow or retain your sustainers. Here are my next two lessons.

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How to create donor segments for your year-end campaign

DonorPerfect

Charitable giving is often deeply personal, and it’s likely each of your supporters has a unique and special motivation for giving. While it would be nice to be able to handcraft a personalized appeal for each of your donors, it simply isn’t realistic! That doesn’t mean that you need to take a “one size fits Read More ». The post How to create donor segments for your year-end campaign appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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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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Be Part of the 2023 M+R Benchmarks Study!

M+R

Read time: 2 minutes. The annual M+R Benchmarks Study is a tasty fusion of digital fundraising, advocacy, and marketing data. Across channels and platforms, we end up with answers about what is working and what’s not, trends in nonprofit strategies, and insight into supporter behavior. That’s the final product — but as is so often the case, the process itself is just as meaningful and rich.

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Disaster Relief Fundraising: Critical Tools for Donations + Examples

Donorbox

When disaster strikes – whether natural events, global pandemics, or any other number of emergencies – so, too, can extreme devastation. The world’s nonprofits are the true heroes of these catastrophic situations, stepping in and stepping up, especially when support is needed most. At Donorbox, we exist to serve you and to make it possible […].

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Create Brand Loyalty and New Revenue for Your Nonprofit with an Online Branded Merchandise Store

NonProfit PRO

During the previous recession, 25% of income to charities came from product sales. With merchandise, nonprofits can provide supporters with a tangible product, building an ongoing relationship and making the most of opportunities to spread the word about a cause.

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How to set ambitious and attainable year-end fundraising goals

DonorPerfect

It might be too early to start dreaming about twinkly lights, hot cocoa, and warm, fuzzy socks – but it’s definitely not too early to start thinking about your year-end fundraising plan! Among DonorPerfect partners, over a third of all giving happens in the last three months of the year, so it pays to plan Read More ». The post How to set ambitious and attainable year-end fundraising goals appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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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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Email marketing 101: How to create effective email fundraising appeals

Charity Village

Whether you’re trying to engage first-time donors or boost the generosity of recurring ones, one of the biggest pain points nonprofits have is getting their message heard. With so many distractions competing for your donor’s attention, it can be hard to break through the chatter. That’s why we recommend going straight to the source with […]. The post Email marketing 101: How to create effective email fundraising appeals appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Food Bank For New York City: Working to End Hunger since 1983

DipJar

Hunger-relief organizations are among the most supported types of nonprofits using DipJar. It’s always encouraging to hear how food banks, like Food Bank For New York City , provide support and sustenance for the populations they serve – and in the case of New York City, that population is large indeed, with an estimated 1.6 million New Yorkers currently facing food insecurity.

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Deliver a Text Messaging Strategy to Enhance Donor Engagement

NonProfit PRO

With the market cluttered and audiences’ attention spread thin, nonprofit leaders are seeking ways to reach new prospects and keep donors engaged. SMS/MMS strategies offer nonprofits this unique opportunity. Here’s a look at the benefits of text messaging and how to add the channel to your existing campaigns.

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The Complete Giving Tuesday Toolkit 2022 For Nonprofits

Donorbox

Starting in 2012, Giving Tuesday is a day of giving back to nonprofits within the community, either monetarily or by taking action in support of the nonprofit’s mission. It’s grown from a simple concept to a global celebratory day of the year, with millions taking part. Giving Tuesday is the perfect time for nonprofits to […]. The post The Complete Giving Tuesday Toolkit 2022 For Nonprofits appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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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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Create an organizing structure for your brand to strengthen communications

Big Duck

The post Create an organizing structure for your brand to strengthen communications appeared first on Big Duck.

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Delivering Happiness CEO Jenn Lim Shares Insights About Four-Day Workweeks

Eric Jacobsen Blog

You’ve likely heard more about the four-day workweek concept lately, and discussions about the pros and cons of a shortened workweek undoubtedly will increase in the coming years. Recently, more than 70 British companies started testing a four-day workweek. Halfway through the six-month trial, most respondents said there has been no loss in productivity – and some actually reported significant improvement.

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Find Time to Vacation Before Year-End

NonProfit PRO

The nonprofit sector sucks at vacationing plus resting on vacation. Nonprofit employees come to work exhausted, but need to do a better job of taking care of themselves. When employees are not at their best, their performance suffers.

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How To Design A Giving Tuesday Landing Page That Drives Donations

Donorbox

Building and marketing a campaign that would attract donors might sound simple in theory, but the execution is the most challenging part. As the market trends evolve, it’s becoming more challenging to find the right way to execute a successful non-profit campaign. Many of these trends emerged from the global impact of the internet and […]. The post How To Design A Giving Tuesday Landing Page That Drives Donations appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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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.