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5 Website Design Mistakes Nonprofits Should Avoid in 2025

NonProfit PRO

A well-designed website can build trust, engage supporters and encourage action. Avoid these mistakes to make an impact online.

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The Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Advertising

Wild Apricot

Advertising for your nonprofit doesn't have to be expensive. This guide will cover the basics of advertising for nonprofits, show you how to create nonprofit ad campaigns and provide real-world examples to help you make the most of your advertising budget and broaden your reach.

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Are you making these major grant writing mistakes?

Charity Village

This article was previously published by Written With Purpose and is reprinted with permission. The other day, I sat down with a new fundraiser who was eager to get started with grant writing, but also feeling overwhelmed by everything there is to learn. With a background in journalism and a talent for writing, they expected […] The post Are you making these major grant writing mistakes?

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Rising together: Supporting boys, men, and all communities 

Candid

In May 2024, Melinda French Gates emailed 12 people including meoffering each $20 million to spend on gender equality initiatives. All of us were surprised, but I doubt any were as surprised as I wasbecause I work on behalf of boys and men. I felt this was an important moment for philanthropy. While French Gates continues to focus most of her giving on women and girls, she also recognizes the need to help boys and men.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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7 Tech Trends Nonprofit Golf Tournament Planners Should Know for 2025

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. As golf grows in popularity, it has become a vital fundraising tool for nonprofits of all sizes. Technology is making planning and managing charity golf tournaments easier, more efficient, and more impactful than ever before. Here are seven tech trends nonprofit golf tournament planners should watch for their 2025 events. 1) Online Registration Will Be Standard Gone are the day

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Tracking In-Kind Donations for Nonprofits: What to Know

Double the Donation

In-kind donations play a vital role in helping nonprofits fulfill their missions. After all, they provide goods and services without the need for financial expenditure. From donated supplies to volunteer-provided expertise, these contributions significantly expand an organizations resources and potential.

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13 Tips to Start Your Nonprofit's 2025 with a Bang!

DonorDock

The new year brings a fresh start for your nonprofit to plan for success and growth. From refining strategies to strengthening relationships, these tips will help you set the stage for a year of meaningful impact. Lets dive into actionable ways to make 2025 your most impactful year yet!

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The NPT’s Dozen Top Stories of 2024

The NonProfit Times

Technology, regulation, fundraising and the people who power the nonprofit sector were the hottest topics online at The NonProfit Times during 2024. It was refreshing to see not one of the stories used the word Covid in the headline. Here are the dozen stories that made readers click-through in order of popularity. ** Ethical Issues Arise As Big Donors Get Personalized Service [link] ** 10 Ideas For Healthcare Staff Wellness [link] ** AI Helps Getting To Answers Faster When Trained [link] ** Ma

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Building Blocks of Excellence: Strategy, Culture, and Technology  

.orgSource

The world of associations is at a pivotal moment. Disruption isnt just knocking at the doorits reshaping the entire house. Technology, particularly AI, is driving rapid change and presenting associations with an extraordinary opportunity to innovate and lead. But how do you move from being reactive to proactive, from surviving to thriving? At.orgSource, we believe the key lies in mastering three essential building blocks: strategy, culture, and technology.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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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2025 Sponsorship Opportunities for Tech Companies That Serve the Nonprofit Sector

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good offers unique sponsorship opportunities for tech companies that serve the nonprofit sector and 2025 is now open for booking! Our options include: Promoted content resources Sponsored posts Sponsored webinars To become a sponsor in 2025, select one of the options below and then contactHeather Mansfield who will send available due dates for sponsored posts, promoted content resources, and sponsored webinars.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How Do I Credit DAF Gifts In My CRM, And Also Recognize These Gifts?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Todays question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to recognize and credit donor-advised fund gifts in their CRM: Dear Charity Clairity, I have a nuanced question on how to record DAF gifts in my CRM.

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NPO Leaders Mourn Passing Of President Jimmy Carter

The NonProfit Times

(Photo Courtesy of Habitat For Hunanity) Nonprofit leaders reacted to the death James Earl Carter, Jr., the 39 th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, with sadness and fond memories of his tireless work for people around the world. Carter, 100, died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was longest-lived president in U.S. history.

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Return on Mission: A Framework to Measure Success at Philanthropic Organizations

sgEngage

As a nonprofit organization, which factor do you believe best showcases the success of your mission? Overhead to program expense ratio Having money left over to reinvest at the end of the year Programmatic statistics related to mission impact As with many multiple-choice tests, there is only one answer here that makes sense: programmatic statistics related to mission impact.

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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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Infographic | Insights on Creating Irresistible Event Sponsorships

Greater Giving

Unlock the Power of Sponsorships for Your Next Event Sponsorships are more than just financial supportthey are partnerships that drive your mission forward. Whether you’re planning a gala, auction, or community fundraiser, effective sponsorship strategies can amplify your events success. Here are insights we gathered from other nonprofits on how to create impactful sponsorships that benefit your nonprofit and your sponsors.

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New Year’s Resolution: Fix Your Data Issues

NonProfit PRO

In a data driven world, a well-chosen CRM is so much more than a tool. With so many CRM options on the market, how do you choose the one that best aligns with your mission, enhances donor engagement, eliminates duplicate data entry, and supports capacity building? Join our session to find out! With the right CRM your organization can leverage data for actionable insights, personalized donor communications, and increased fundraising success.

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Top Fundraising Articles of 2024

Get Fully Funded

Before we officially wrap up the year, lets dive into the top articles of the year on the Get Fully Funded blog. These fundraising gems have been a hit with our readers, and Ive gathered them all in one place just for you. Our goal is to equip you with practical fundraising tools and ideas you can implement right away. So, we pack as much goodness as we can into our fundraising articles, bulleting out information so its easy to follow and easy to use.

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Applications are now open for the 2025 Seniors Community Grant Program

Charity Village

The Government of Ontario announced that applications are now open for the Ontario Seniors Community Grant Program. The grants, ranging from $1000 to $25,000, support local, not-for-profit community groups and organizations to deliver programs and learning opportunities for Ontarians aged 55+. Programming can be delivered either remotely, virtually, or in-person.

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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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Nonprofit Sector Trends for 2025

Wild Apricot

Stay in the know about what nonprofit trends you can anticipate in 2025, from fundraising to marketing to partnerships!

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5 Tests to Determine Which Grants You Shouldn’t Apply For

NonProfit PRO

Here are five tests to identify whether you should submit a grant proposal to help boost your application success rate.

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The Role of Continuous Learning in Compliance Training

Gyrus

The Role of Continuous Learning in Compliance Training GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Reliable and Responsive Learning Platform Home Blogs Continuous Learning in Compliance Training The Role of Continuous Learning in Compliance Training Smita Kapadia Director of Customer Success In This Article: Understanding Continuous Learning Why Continuous Learning is Essential for Compliance Training Strategies for Implementing Continuous Learning in Compliance Training Conclusion FAQ's Key Takeaways: Continuo

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The Benefits Of When Everyone Leads

Eric Jacobsen Blog

When Everyone Leads , by Ed OMalley and Julia Fabris McBride , presents a revolutionary approach to leadership; not based on position or authority, but an activity that anybody can undertake by learning to spot opportunities for improvement and taking the initiative to engage others. It can be unfamiliar and uncomfortable, but in a culture where everyone leads, organizations start to make progress on their most difficult problems, explain the authors.

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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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The Burnout Epidemic in Nonprofits: Solutions for Both Leaders and Staff

Wild Apricot

Nonprofit burnout is more rampant than ever. So how do you protect your organization? What about staying on top of your own burnout? Here's are some things you might be doing that will inevitably lead to you burning out, and what to do instead.

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Highlights from Issue Lab’s most popular 2024 resources 

Candid

Candids Issue Lab is an open-access library dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing reports, case studies, surveys, and toolkits published by social sector organizations. As of December 2024, you can search and download over 35,500 such resources about efforts to improve the lives of people in their communities and beyond. In 2024, more than 195,000 users accessed Issue Labs collection of shared knowledge.

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Bonterra Reveals Key Generosity Takeaways From 2024 GivingTuesday

NonProfit PRO

Nearly $100 million was raised through Bonterra for GivingTuesday 2024. The company shared some key insights from the giving day.

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Nonprofit leaders to star at CES

The NonProfit Times

When it comes to the Consumer Electronics Shows (CES) in Las Vegas, you immediately think about the futuristic tech that would make your life more fun and productive and the envy of everyone. CES will next week include a discussion with nonprofit CEOs on how tech is changing the lives of their clients worldwide. It is a panel discussion, which will be live streamed free, titled a Mission Driven Innovation: Solving Humanitys Biggest Challenges.

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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.