.orgSource

MARCH 2, 2021

What does a technology investment have in common with a woolly mammoth? You guessed it: They are both a big, hairy deal. Whether you’re looking for a small, mid-sized, or major system, a lot is riding on that purchase. The stakes are more about success than money. The goal of any technology platform is to […]. The post How To Eat an Elephant—Byte-Size Advice for Making Your Next Big Technology Purchase appeared first on.orgSource.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. It’s no secret that corporate donors are invaluable partners for nonprofits. They can make a huge impact as they provide significant support across areas including grantmaking, employee engagement and cause marketing.

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The MatrixFiles

MARCH 4, 2021

I read the email from ASAE (the American Society of Association Executives) yesterday afternoon about the ASAE Annual Meeting. Citing concerns for the health and safety of all members, ASAE Annual, which was supposed to be in person in Dallas, will once again be virtual, coupled with smaller, regional hub gatherings. Ugh. After a year of no in person meetings, I was so looking forward to this conference.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 3, 2021

This is a guest post by Ephraim Gopin, the founder of 1832 Communications. “The thank you is the single most important piece of communication that your donors get. They have a higher recall of it than the appeal that generated the gift.

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MARCH 2, 2021

Excerpted from “Why Is It So Hard to Become a Data-Driven Company?” by Randy Bean – published February 5th, 2021 According to Harvard Business Review, thriving as a mainstream organization today means being data driven. Those that have lagged on this front have observed their data-driven competitors seize market share and make inroads into their customer base over the course of the past decade.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 2, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes How to Get Millennials to Support Your Cause. Now is the time to ask: how can your nonprofit engage the millennial generation? Born between 1981 and 1996 , millennials are out of college and entering the workforce. Numbering roughly 80 million, they’re part of the largest generation in U.S. history. Although they might not be your biggest donors right away, they are poised to shape philanthropy for decades to come.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 1, 2021

Could your organization get a message to all your members within 48 hours? One small association thought so, until last week when an unexpected event revealed a major flaw in how the group was communicating with its members. This is a real-life example.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Visionlink is excited to begin supporting the work of the Coalition Ending Gender-Based Violence. The Coalition's mission is to end gender-based violence and promote equitable relationships through collective action for social change. Based in King County, Washington, the Coalition provides services and resources for victims and survivors of gender-based violence, with the overarching mission to work together for gender equity and social justice.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 4, 2021

As difficult as last year was for nonprofit event planners, they were able to gain a wealth of information and experience from the sudden and dramatic shift from in-person to virtual galas. They reinvented their yearly strategies, learned new technologies, and reached out to their donor community in new ways. In the end, they found that their instincts and action made sense in this new world.

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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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MARCH 2, 2021

Facebook is a powerful marketing tool for small nonprofits, but the real gold is in a robust nonprofit email list. You might be surprised to learn that email is a more reliable way to reach your supporters and build relationships with them. Facebook has its merits, but it might show your organic content — the content you don’t pay for — to only 3 to 5 percent of your followers. .

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CauseVox

MARCH 2, 2021

“Am I on mute?”. “Can you hear me?”. “Your camera isn’t working, maybe try logging back in?”. These statements are the Zoom soundtrack to our virtual lives. What we once thought was a short-term fix has now carried on for over a year. While we’re grateful for the technology during a worldwide pandemic , it does come with it’s own set of challenges.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Visionlink is excited to begin supporting the work of USAging, formerly the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. USAging is the national association representing and supporting the network of Area Agencies on Aging, helping older adults and people with disabilities throughout the United States live with optimal health, well-being, independence, and dignity in their homes and communities.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 4, 2021

With the events industry focused on hybrid and virtual events instead of more traditional live events, event producers need to pay careful attention to the attendee experience. At a live event, so much of the attendee experience is related to the venue, the food, and the proximity to other attendees. With an online event, those factors are non-existent and care must be taken to ensure that each virtual attendee has an immersive experience.

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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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Kindful

MARCH 4, 2021

Choosing a fundraising idea for your nonprofit can be difficult. You need to choose an idea that meets your fundraising needs, appeals to your audience, and is manageable for your team to pull off. Especially with COVID in the mix, you’re looking for fundraising ideas that will work well virtually in 2021, keeping in mind that later in the year it may be possible to host them in person.

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Achieve

MARCH 1, 2021

Garnering support from volunteers can be tough. Your supporters are busy, and sometimes asking them to donate their time is a harder sell than asking them for monetary donations. The recent shift to. all-virtual events. has probably made catching their attention online even more difficult. . Getting enough volunteers can be tricky! You'll want to ensure you’re doing everything you can to maximize your odds of winning volunteers over.

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Gyrus

MARCH 2, 2021

Provide your employees with one of the popular learning management systems by choosing Gyrus. We assists human resource professionals to arrange the best learning and development programs for their employees.

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Blue Fox

MARCH 4, 2021

Recently, QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping surveyed 1,068 small business owners on the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and their strategies to stay afloat. Roughly 88% of respondents said their business operations have been affected by the health crisis. It’s clear that business owners are focused on survival, putting growth strategy on the back burner.

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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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Nimble AMS

MARCH 3, 2021

A successful chapter program delivers valuable benefits for an association – including member engagement, member satisfaction, and overall member growth. But how do you set-up your chapters for success? Five ways you can set your chapters up for success through technology. Provide the tools to make chapter management easy. Chapter leaders are dedicated staff and volunteers, but not all of them are association professionals.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 3, 2021

Gateway Pet Guardians is using VolunteerHub to engage in-person and virtual volunteers amid COVID-19 through a unique gamification strategy. Gateway Pet Guardians , a nonprofit organization located in East St. Louis, IL, is working hard to create a thriving pet welfare community in the east side pet district. The organization has been providing support to the community for over 10 years and opened its first pet resource center in 2020.

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DonorPerfect

MARCH 4, 2021

Recently Darryl Moser, DonorPerfect’s Business Development Manager, met with Donna Stucker, Vice President of Philanthropy, and Olivia Hubert, Development Manager of the Humane Society of Charlotte, and with Julio Riveras, Deputy Director at Crittenton Services of Greater Washington, to deliver a webinar panel on donor acquisition. In the webinar entitled Building a Strong Donor Pool, Read More ».

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 2, 2021

It’s that time of year again, Cause Camp 2021 is just around the corner! On May 11th, 2021 join us for a virtual conference unlike any other. Cause Camp, presented by Nonprofit Hub and Do More Good , has been nationally recognized by Forbes as a “must-attend” for the nonprofit sector. We are excited to announce the Cause Camp 2021 speaker line-up! Being a nonprofit professional isn’t easy.

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Gyrus

MARCH 2, 2021

A feature rich LMS like GyrusAim can make the learning exercise more engaging and enhance employee engagement with learning programs.

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CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2021

If you’re part of a sorority or fraternity or an alum of a fraternal organization, you know that an important element of your Greek life is fundraising for your organization. But that doesn’t make you an expert in fundraising. Don’t worry: we’re here to help. Here at CauseVox, we’ve seen plenty of sororities and fraternities create amazing and successful fundraisers.

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Nonprofit AF

MARCH 1, 2021

Hi everyone. This post today will likely ruffle some feathers. I only ask that you read it with an open.

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Elevation

MARCH 1, 2021

What scares funders most? Mismanagement and fraud, and for valid reasons: more than 13 percent of all fraud cases reported happened in nonprofit institutions.

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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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