Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

By Heather Mansfield , founder and editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good According to the 2023 Nonprofit Tech for Good Report , 27% of nonprofits worldwide have experienced a cyberattack (email phishing, website hacking, ransomware, social media attack, etc.). Cybersecurity cannot be ignored in 2023. Below are five simple best practices for your nonprofit to ensure that your staff and your digital marketing and fundraising campaigns are safe and protected. 1) Use a premium hosting service

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

“Are we going to have dinner now or try to get this list created before we eat?” I ask my two association colleagues nervously. It’s getting dangerously close to 8pm and I know that I need to eat dinner soon. Depending on the time of year, it was not unheard of to stay until 11pm. This was a familiar conversation in our small association where a handful of key employees worked well into many evenings compiling data from multiple sources.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Industry benchmarks reveal just 23% of first-time online donors return, compared to 64% of existing online donors. And over the last decade, nonprofits have continued to raise more funds from fewer donors.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

If your association is lucky enough to have an investment portfolio, a discussion about risk has probably been on the board’s agenda. Financial managers make understanding the group’s risk tolerance a defining component of their strategy. These conversations are limited to bottom-line issues. But risk doesn’t always come with a dollar sign attached.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (1 hour) Cost: Free Presented by: Heather Mansfield , Founder of Nonprofit Tech for Good Blogging allows your nonprofit to have a consistent stream of new content to use in your e-newsletter and share on social media which, in turn, increases traffic to your website and awareness of your nonprofit’s brand.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Organizations that seek to find growth and success depend on a cause community to carry them. Jamie Bearse of ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer shares how his organization developed the ZERO Flywheel method to build and keep a community engaged.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The entire process of r esearching, buying, and implementing new association management software (AMS) is a major job for any organization. Not only must you oversee the adoption and implementation of new technology, but the process involves managing communication and collaboration with multiple stakeholders. For a successful AMS search, implementation, and launch , you r association will need to manage the expectations of your shareholders.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The nonprofit sector tackles an exponential amount of serious issues facing our world and society, all for the greater good. In that spirit, we’ve created this (frankly terrible) list of dad jokes about nonprofits and fundraising to make you smile, to use at your next board meeting, or to populate your Twitter feed. #sorrynotsorry Nonprofit jokes: Matching gifts Why did Duracell donate batteries for their matching gift program?

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Charity Village

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

This article was previously published by YMCA WorkWell and is reprinted with permission. Renowned author and employee burnout expert Jennifer Moss argues that organizations can no longer afford to ignore employee well-being. And, you know what? She’s absolutely right. Multiple surveys suggest that close to half of employees are seriously considering leaving their jobs and/or changing careers […] The post Wellness and well-being are not the same appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Set some time away from your daily nonprofit work to find the missing pieces of your nonprofit’s strategy by attending some of 2023’s in-person nonprofit sector conferences.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Community Brands recently shared donor retention data that reinforced alarming trends that the nonprofit sector has been monitoring for a while. In their survey, they asked nonprofits what their current donor retention rate was: about 60% said they didn’t know and the rest had an average donor retention rate of 45%. On average, donor retention rates increase based on the average gift amount.

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Nonprofit AF

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Hi everyone, a couple of things before we get started. On March 14th, 9:30am Pacific Time, I’ll be moderating a.

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Charity Village

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Original Broadcast Date: February 16, 2023. Summary: Disengaged workers, work overload, and burnout are not new workforce problems and were actually steadily increasing well before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the pandemic created a tipping point, challenging not only long-held assumptions about the possibilities of working from home but also the power balance between employer and employee. […] The post New Solutions for Old Problems: Tackling Workplace Mental Health in 2023 appeared fi

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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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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

While text messaging has remained a reliable conversion channel over the years, nonprofits are taking advantage of texting’s strong and immediate open rate to focus on retention.

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Donorbox

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Fundraising events are popular with nonprofits and charities for a reason. In addition to bringing in important funds, these different types of fundraisers can create great momentum with new and existing donors, leading to more event conversions. And they can be feel-good ways to connect with more of your community! In this article, we’ll look […] The post 7 Best Types of Fundraisers for Success with Your Events appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

“I’ve spent almost the last 15 years researching why we are so bad at learning and what we can do about it,” states Bradley R. Staats. And that’s primarily what prompted him to write his book, Never Stop Learning: Stay Relevant, Reinvent Yourself, and Thrive. Further explaining, Staats says that when it comes to learning, we are our own worst enemy and we often work against ourselves: Instead of doing the things that will help us learn, we often do just the opposite.

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The Sponsorship Collective

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Imagine this: your event or program just wrapped up for another ultra-successful year. You’re exhausted but satisfied. It’s time to rest, right? Absolutely not! It’s time to begin searching for sponsors all over again to ensure you have enough for next year’s event. It’s not like you haven’t had sponsors before, but they’re all single-year […] The post Multiyear Sponsorship Agreements appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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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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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The Giving Block announced a new partnership with Omatic. This partnership allows nonprofit organizations to seamlessly connect their fundraising data from The Giving Block with Blackbaud.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Last December, I wrote about the surprisingly complex challenge of aligning on a conceptual definition of BIPOC-led (BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous and People of Color). In particular, I noted that despite subject matter experts’ general sentiment that the term “BIPOC-led” is about BIPOC individuals holding power in organizations, there are a number of nuances and circumstances that complicate this conceptualization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

To accomplish something great, author Matt Higgins says you need to toss your Plan B overboard and burn the boats. “You have to give yourself no escape route, no chance to ever turn back. You throw away your backup plans and your push forward, no longer bogged down by the infinite ways in which we hedge our own successes.” You’ll learn plenty more about what it means to burn the boats, how to unleash your full potential, and how to tear down your barriers to achieving success in Higgins’ new boo

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Social media is a powerful, yet affordable, way to inform, engage, and recruit volunteers. Here are 7 tips to help your organization get the most value from social media. Did you know that 47% of nonprofit leaders say recruiting sufficient volunteers is a big problem for their organization? If you’re wondering if social media can be an effective tool to recruit volunteers, the answer is yes.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Get your copy of this Essential Auction Resource for Nonprofits. When it comes to planning your next benefit auction event, one of the most critical elements for success is making sure that the items you're putting up for bid during your live and silent auctions are irresistible. Download The Ultimate A-to-Z List of Live & Silent Auction Item Ideas for Benefit Auction Success today to get started on brainstorming amazing ideas for unique live and silent auction items!

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Candid

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

On February 14, Candid launched Demographics via Candid, a campaign through which we partner with organizations across the social sector to encourage demographic data sharing. The goal is to reduce the burden associated with collecting and sharing this information for nonprofits, while simultaneously providing the sector with data it needs to meaningfully advance equity.

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Gyrus

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Are you interested in learning management system development for educational organizations? Our blog post below outlines the 8 steps required to build one.

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The Sponsorship Collective

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Podcasts continue to be big business as the 2020s get underway, and more podcast hosts than ever have broadened their search to find sponsors. However, they can be far-removed from what they think a sponsor wants versus what they truly want. What do podcast sponsors wish you knew before reaching out? Here are 5 things […] The post 5 Things Podcast Sponsors Wish You Knew appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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Advertiser: Digital Ocean

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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