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40 Nonprofit Trends for 2024

NonProfit PRO

NonProfit PRO has released its 2024 report, featuring insights directly from nonprofit professionals across multiple key areas, offering essential trends to navigate the unpredictable nonprofit landscape. Download the report to gain valuable perspectives on big ideas, fundraising strategies, donor engagement, technology impact, data analytics, leadership strategies, mission awareness and much more.

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Rule Your Market—Blue Ocean Strategy Sidesteps the Sharks

.orgSource

Are sharks circling your member base, eyeing bites for their next meal? Even if your association is trapped in a sea of competition, you can change course and sail toward possibility. Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, is our expert for guiding associations through tough markets. At.orgCommunity’s recent Innovation Summit, Sharon explored how Blue Ocean Strategy can help you bypass the sharks and find your way to offering unique and powerful member value.

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How can we have courageous conversations?

Big Duck

Discover how to have courageous conversations and shift narratives to create a racially just society.

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The Future of Funding: Nonprofit Grant Management Software Trends

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Stephanie Wallace , Marketing Specialist, Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. As a nonprofit organization, securing funding is essential to fulfilling your mission and driving meaningful change in your community. However, managing grants efficiently and effectively can often be a daunting task, requiring meticulous attention to detail, rigorous compliance measures, and streamlined processes.

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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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Maximize Holidays to Expand Your Nonprofit Audience

NonProfit PRO

Holidays evoke emotion, while nonprofit campaigns use emotion to drive action. Here's how to use holidays to connect with a broader audience.

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Russian authorities used facial recognition tech to identify and arrest Navalny funeral attendees

TechSpot

Navalny's funeral on March 1 was filled with supporters defying Russia's strict laws against pro-Ukrainian speech. One woman was captured on video saying "Glory to the heroes," the traditional response to the salute "Glory to Ukraine." She was charged with "displaying a banned symbol" and handed a small fine, but.

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3 Ways to Boost Donor Retention with Nonprofit Tech Tools

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Abby Jarvise , writer, marketer, and speaker at Neon One – software built for small and midsize nonprofits to help them manage fundraising, communications, events, volunteers, and more. Donor retention is important. If you’ve been in the nonprofit space for more than a week or two, you’ve probably read all about it—how retaining donors is more cost-effective than acquiring new ones, how it’s an important part of building a sustainable fundraising program, and how focusing on retaining your do

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Giving Gap Publishes First Report on the State of Black Nonprofits in the U.S.

NonProfit PRO

Giving Gap has published the "State of Black Nonprofits Report: Shining a Light on What Donors and Funders Need to Know.

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Boost Donor Engagement for your Nonprofit with Nurture Emails

DonorDock

Discover how nurture emails can elevate your nonprofit's donor engagement and retention, creating lasting relationships with personalized content.

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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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Google's super high-tech new office building has terrible Wi-Fi

TechSpot

The Bay View campus in Mountain View has been promoted by Google as featuring the latest in cutting-edge tech and design, boasting "an environment where everyone has the tools they need to be successful," writes Reuters. But it appears those tools don't include good Wi-Fi.

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Can A Check Dated In One Calendar Year Be Credited To A Different Calendar Year For Tax Deduction Purposes?

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. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether they can credit a donation in 2023 if the check was dated 2024: Dear Charity Clairity, A donor advised in early December a $20,000 check was mailed to us.

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4 Ways to Navigate Nonprofit Legal Challenges in 2024

NonProfit PRO

The legal landscape for nonprofits is continually evolving. Here are some pointers to help you navigate various legal support models.

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Harmonizing Data: A Symphony of Segmenting, Concatenating, Pivoting, and Merging

Machine Learning Mastery

In the world of data science, where raw information swirls in a cacophony of numbers and variables, lies the art of harmonizing data. Like a maestro conducting a symphony, the skilled data scientist orchestrates the disparate elements of datasets, weaving them together into a harmonious composition of insights. Welcome to a journey where data transcends […] The post Harmonizing Data: A Symphony of Segmenting, Concatenating, Pivoting, and Merging appeared first on MachineLearningMastery.com

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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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Linux market share on desktop computers reaches an all-time high

TechSpot

The milestone comes almost a year after desktop Linux surpassed three percent market share in June 2023 amid fierce competition from other operating systems. Back then, Linux enthusiasts welcomed the news with gusto, and many even went so far as to claim that the so-called "Year of the Desktop Linux".

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Transform Your Nonprofit Annual Report Into A Powerful Fundraising Tool

Bloomerang

In the nonprofit sector, the annual report is often viewed as a necessary document to fulfill financial reporting obligations. However, when approached with creativity and strategic thinking, it can serve as a powerful instrument for storytelling, showcasing impact, and inspiring donors and supporters to take action. This blog post delves into practical strategies for transforming your nonprofit’s annual report into a compelling narrative that highlights your achievements, tells stories of

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The Power of Gamified Nonprofit Marketing and Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

When connecting with your audience, remember millennials and Gen Zers make up most of the population. Gamifying outreach can engage them.

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Leadership Books To Read During Spring Break

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Spring break is just around the corner for many people.

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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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New GDDR7 graphics memory standard finalized, promises double the bandwidth of GDDR6

TechSpot

The JEDEC Solid State Technology Association recently announced the final version of the new GDDR7 memory standard. Open specifications for the JESD239 Graphics Double Data Rate (GDDR7) SGRAM tech are available for download from the JEDEC website, and they're poised to provide all the memory bandwidth needed by future high-performance.

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Embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion during the 2024 Women’s History Month

Nimble AMS

March is Women’s History Month. Since 1987, the United States has honored women’s ongoing contributions to history, society, and culture. The 2024 Women’s History Month celebrates women who promote equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts. This March, join us in honoring the women who make your organization and community a better place! What is Women’s History Month?

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What to Know About Constituent Relationship Management System for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Many nonprofits are considering new constituent relationship management software. Here's how to navigate the ever-evolving CRM landscape.

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Fewer restrictions, greater impact: How Candid shifted to unrestricted support 

Candid

Candid did something bold in 2023: We asked that funders put their trust in us by providing unrestricted grant support for our planned mission-critical work—projects we believed would make the biggest impact for the sector at large. This strategic pivot meant that we had to make the difficult choice to stop actively seeking programmatic support that had, until that point, made up a chunk of our contributed revenue.

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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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A Games List of Only Amazing Hidden Indie Gems and Snubs

TechSpot

Let us introduce you to 20 hidden indie gems you haven't heard of , but fully deserve your attention. These are all impressive games that never got the chance to dance under the bright lights.

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Unlocking the Power of APIs: The SKY is the Limit!

sgEngage

This is a story about acknowledging how there isn’t one piece of software that can solve all your problems, which is why the extensibility of your systems is so important. You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do. It provides the ultimate tool to bring all your school software into one system and allows everything to talk to each other.

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How to Ramp Up the Urgency in Appeals and Boost Response

NonProfit PRO

Donors may push off giving until later, but you want their support now. Here are four ways to add urgency to your appeal and boost response.

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Make Giving Easier For Your Donors In 2024

Bloomerang

Recurring payments, donor portals , contactless payments, donor-covered fees. What do all of these fundraising tools have in common? The donor experience is central. As a fundraising organization, you work day in and day out to inspire your donors to open their hearts and wallets for your cause. You spend time prospecting, building the relationship with intentional cultivation, and preparing for the actual ask.

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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.