Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 10, 2020
By Abe Batthish , founder of Flixxaid. In a world with a multitude of social media platforms already out there on the web, why would the world use one more dedicated to support nonprofits? There’s no denying the power of social media and its ability to harness the power of the internet. So, when looking to help nonprofits with some of their top challenges: Reaching out to a broader audience.
Wild Apricot
JUNE 10, 2020
Creating a fundraising video for a nonprofit can seem daunting, but with a fundraising video script, an elevator pitch, and a story, it’s easy.
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AccelEvents
JUNE 11, 2020
Virtual events, like conferences and trade shows, can provide a lot of value to both attendees and to event exhibitors. At a physical event, exhibitors have the ability to create their own lead retrieval strategies, and while this remains partially true for virtual events, it is likely that you, as an event organizer or planner, will need to take steps to support this particular process.
Nimble AMS
JUNE 10, 2020
Using a modern association management software (AMS) system gives your staff the tools they need work efficiently no matter where they are. Here’s what to look for in an AMS system to help ensure your staff is working as productively as possible, whether at home or in the office. Like many organizations, your association might have sent some or all employees home to work for the last couple of months.
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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.
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 12, 2020
Your nonprofit’s team likely spends quite a bit of time focusing on raising the funds you need to achieve your goals. There are many considerations to go over, including what types of campaigns to employ, what fundraising strategies to exercise during these campaigns, and what your revenue goals are. . However, during these discussions, many organizations ask the same question: “How do we attract more donors?
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AccelEvents
JUNE 12, 2020
Whether you are a seasoned event organizer or brand new to the industry, the move away from physical conferences toward virtual or online conferences can feel challenging at best. The rapid spread of the coronavirus may have made virtual events necessary, but the truth is that their implementation has been trending upward for years. In order to capitalize on this momentum and host a successful virtual conference, there are a few foundational elements and processes that absolutely need to be cons
Tech Soup
JUNE 8, 2020
For years, TechSoup has partnered with Microsoft to provide nonprofits with the core solutions they need for their organizations. While traditional desktop and on-premises products available through TechSoup's Microsoft Discount and Donation Programs can be incredibly useful and valuable, many nonprofits are now looking at more flexible, resilient, and secure solutions provided by Microsoft's cloud-based products.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 12, 2020
Here are some great tips from Michelle Tillis Lederman 's book, The 11 Laws of Likability. They are all about: what to do and what not to do to be a leader who's an effective listener : Do : Maintain eye contact Limit your talking Focus on the speaker Ask questions Manage your emotions Listen with your eyes and ears Listen for ideas and opportunities Remain open to the conversation Confirm understanding, paraphrase Give nonverbal messages that you are listening (nod, smile) Ignore distractions D
Wild Apricot
JUNE 8, 2020
Membership renewal is a tricky topic for many organizations. If you’re in the same boat, check out our extensive guide on the topic to learn when to send renewal notices, how to ask, and more.
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.
AccelEvents
JUNE 12, 2020
Whether you are a seasoned event organizer or brand new to the industry, the move away from physical conferences toward virtual or online conferences can feel challenging at best. The rapid spread of the coronavirus may have made virtual events necessary, but the truth is that their implementation has been trending upward for years. In order to capitalize on this momentum and host a successful virtual conference, there are a few foundational elements and processes that absolutely need to be cons
Achieve
JUNE 11, 2020
“What if we offend people by asking for donations right now?” . “We have enough funding from our savings and/or grants to hold us over for awhile.” . “We have so much going on right now – how can we even find time to fundraise?” . “Our board thinks we shouldn’t be asking for donations right now…” . These are all direct quotes from actual conversations I’ve had with nonprofit friends and clients over the past few weeks.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 11, 2020
Some of my favorite quotes for leaders are: A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit -- Arnold H. Glasgow I praise loudly, I blame softly -- Catherine II of Russia Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress -- Mohandas Gandhi A long dispute means that both parties are wrong -- Voltaire The least questioned assumptions are often the most questionable -- Paul Broca These and many more compelling quotes can be found in Susan
Wild Apricot
JUNE 12, 2020
A membership database will help you move on from using spreadsheets and start making the best of your member data. Use our free membership database template to get started!
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!
AccelEvents
JUNE 11, 2020
Virtual events, like conferences and trade shows, can provide a lot of value to both attendees and to event exhibitors. At a physical event, exhibitors have the ability to create their own lead retrieval strategies, and while this remains partially true for virtual events, it is likely that you, as an event organizer or planner, will need to take steps to support this particular process.
The Storytelling Non-profit
JUNE 8, 2020
Here we are in part 2 of our Non-Profit Planning Series where we are going to discuss choosing your priority projects to execute our chief initiative. In the Part 1, I talked about setting the chief initiative for your plan. If you missed that post or need a recap, you can read it here. Like I said in Part 1, focus looks good on you! We're going to continue with this mantra as we move into this next part of our planning process.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 10, 2020
Ken Marlin 's book, The Marine Corps Way To Win On Wall Street , is all about a Marine-turned-banker's tactics for succeeding ethically, and more specifically about 11 key principles from battlefield to boardroom. Ken Marlin "I wrote the book in part because of the bashing that corporate executives and Wall Street bankers have been receiving for many years in the press and in political circles.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 9, 2020
Changes in Store for the Paycheck Protection Program: H.R. 7010, Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, Signed into Law. On June 5, the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act was signed into law. This bipartisan bill, which easily passed the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, makes changes to the Paycheck Protection Program , a signature initiative of the CARES Act.
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.
Museum 2.0
JUNE 10, 2020
Many of you are probably old museumcampers. Nina Simon, Lauren Bentua, and many others would host us in the halls of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art. And like Camp, those people you talked to huddled late at night in the Lobby hold a special place in your heart. Ivel is one of my fellow campers. She has a big heart and a great smile. Combine this with a conviction that science education can be part of a more just social, and you have an extraordinary voice to think where we go next in this field. —
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 12, 2020
By Ines Alvergne , Content Marketing Specialist at Keela – a cloud-based CRM and fundraising platform that gives nonprofits powerful, intelligent tools to manage your donors, mobilize your volunteers, market your nonprofit, and raise more money. Your emails can do wonders in connecting people with your mission and raising money for your cause. But, you will quickly saturate your base of supporters if all your communications revolve around fundraising asks. .
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 9, 2020
After two years of research, forty focus groups and a national survey, author Sylvia Ann Hewlett contends the three pillars of Executive Presence are: How you act ( gravitas ) How you speak (communication ) How you look ( appearance ) All three work together to help you telegraph (signal) to others that you have what it takes and that you're star material.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 11, 2020
What do you need to know about talent management to make sure that you’re getting the most out of your team? Today’s episode features an excerpt from part one of a three-part Blackbaud webinar about how better talent management can up your fundraising game featuring Eric Bowman, talent manager at Texas A&M Foundation. Listen in to hear what Eric has to say about what talent management is, the building blocks of talent management, and the importance of determining your organization’s mission,
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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.
Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits
JUNE 11, 2020
Top 10 Environmental Nonprofits. by Olivia Warnes. A rundown of how these great nonprofit are working to save the planet from the brink of a climate crisis. 10 Nonprofits that need your help to save the planet! We’re in the middle of the 6th mass extinction, with 30,000 species going extinct each year. 50% of the planets land mass has been transformed for human use, and with population rising, this number is going to grow.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 6, 2020
The 2020 Global Trends in Giving Survey closed June 1 and the full results will be released September 14 in the third edition of the Global Trends in Giving Report. 7,008 survey respondents from 81 countries indicated in the survey that they had donated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and some characteristics of these donors are listed below. It’s worth noting that 68% of the COVID-19 donors were female, 31% male. 41% were Baby Boomers, 24% Millennials, 22% Gen X, 11% Matures, and 2%
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 8, 2020
Pictured above are two books to add to your list for reading this month. Let The Story Do The Work explains that at the heart of leadership lies persuasion. And at the heart of persuasion likes storytelling. In her book, author Esther K. Choy teaches you how to: Dispel any fears that you can't tell great stories. Connect with an audience by determining their point of view and speaking to their concerns.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 7, 2020
“Making small changes to reach big goals is the answer,” says entrepreneur and bestselling author Michael Alden in his book, 5 % MORE: Making Small Changes To Achieve Extraordinary Results. “If you just put 5% more effort into any aspect of your life, you will not only achieve your goals, you will surpass them,” he explains. “Far too often, people become paralyzed when they want to improve their lives, because the effort to reach their goals seems overwhelming,” adds Alden.
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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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