Sat.Jun 30, 2018 - Fri.Jul 06, 2018

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An entrepreneur’s guide to Aruba’s startup scene

The Next Web

Many people dream of building a business. Many others dream of living on a sunny island. But those who dream of doing both need look no further than Aruba. Located just 18 miles off the coast of Venezuela, the tiny Caribbean island has been making serious waves over the past few years. But unlike its neighbor which has made headlines for its economic, political, and social crises, Aruba has been in the spotlight for a different reason: innovation.

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3 Ways Organizations Win at Marketing

Wild Apricot

You see them every day. On Instagram, on Facebook and IRL (in real life). Organizations that seem to win at marketing their mission and their programs. They are everywhere and their donor family (and budget) is large! Here are the three things they're doing right — and how you can too!

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5 Tips For Steering Your Organization Toward Online Fundraising

Nonprofits Source

Navigating through the digital landscape can be a little murky at times. These channels are constantly evolving requiring you to keep pace with industry knowledge, insights, and best practices. It requires hard work and continuous effort and adjustments to your plans if you want to be successful and that hard work will pay off. According to a recent study , overall revenue from online fundraising grew by 23% in 2017, which marks 6 years of growth.

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Identifying the Value of Nonprofit Customer Experience

NonProfit Hub

Deep down, nonprofits begin from the same place: a need to propel change. As organizations grow, the mission is seemingly the primary driver behind recruiting support. However, don’t assume the mission alone will sustain that connection—organizations should never lose sight of customer experience. Though nonprofits tend to speak less about branding than for-profits do, they’re still bound by branding rules.

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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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Inside Amazon’s plan to dominate advertising business in 2019

The Next Web

Amazon’s unrelenting efficiency, obsession with automation, and brutal pricing strategies have helped it disrupt or dominate industry after industry, which began with books way back in 1997. Over the next year, it’s bringing those tactics to bear on the organization’s latest target: the advertising industry. To thrust its way into a sector that is overwhelmingly controlled by Google and Facebook, Amazon is making brazen new moves into self-serve programmatic advertising.

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5 Practical Reasons Why You Fail To Get Digital Marketing Results

Nonprofits Source

According to industry research , 63% of marketers say generating traffic and leads to their website is their top marketing challenge. Meanwhile, 40% say they struggle to prove the ROI of their digital marketing initiatives. That’s why In this article I’ve put together a list of 5 practical reasons why digital marketing fails to get results with actionable solutions to move you towards success.

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How To Energize Your Work And Life

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Tom Rath is the author of the incredibly popular Strengthsfinder 2.0 book. One of his most recent books is, Are You Fully Charged? The book draws on the latest and most practical research from business and psychology and identifies the three keys that influence most of our daily well-being, as well as our engagement at work : Meaning : doing something that benefits another person Interactions : creating far more positive than negative moments Energy : making choices that improve your mental and

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Co-marketing: What is it, and what can it do for your business?

The Next Web

How can we make our company grow faster than the day before? That thought crosses my head on a daily basis. I’m the Head of Marketing at company whose business model is B2B2C, so our success comes down to how well our partner companies are doing. It’s not an easy thing to grow a company, but I want to share an approach with you that has helped some our partners grow, in hopes that you are able to replicate it.

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Stand Out in Your Job Search with an Interactive Tableau Resume

Tableau

Tamsin Rowntree. Academic Program Specialist, Tableau. Marissa Michelotti. July 5, 2018 - 9:53pm. December 8, 2022. We get it, applying for jobs is hard work. With recruiters spending just 6 seconds skimming each resume , it's now more important than ever to make your resume standout. . No, I'm not going to recommend printing your resume on a cake.

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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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Finding Data Management Solutions for Arts and Culture Organizations

Everyaction

Arts and culture organizations such as media companies, magazines, public radio stations, museums, theaters, and arts advocates have unique needs when it comes to data management. Balancing the tasks of marketing to a broad swath of the general public while also maintaining positive relationships with a closer circle of donors and supporters presents unique challenges to fundraisers and membership professionals.

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Is Chicken Little Still Around?

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Pat Lewis Retired Professional in Residence, ASU Lodestar Center. What we know: The new tax law’s influence on charitable giving is a topic of lively discussion, and multiple projections of negative impact have been made. Not everyone fears the effect of the change, with some believing it will put more cash into the economy and actually boost charitable giving.

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GDPR is here, but it doesn’t mean your business is done prepping

The Next Web

It’s been just a few weeks since the General Data Protection Regulation came into effect, and aside from some high level lawsuits from activist lawyers looking to prove a point, it’s been pretty much business as usual. The media portrayed GDPR as the next and possibly more disruptive Y2K, like at midnight on May 25, 2018, the data breach police would be knocking down doors and shuttering businesses.

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Stand Out in Your Job Search with an Interactive Tableau Resume

Tableau

Tamsin Rowntree. Academic Program Specialist, Tableau. Marissa Michelotti. July 5, 2018 - 9:53pm. December 8, 2022. We get it, applying for jobs is hard work. With recruiters spending just 6 seconds skimming each resume , it's now more important than ever to make your resume standout. . No, I'm not going to recommend printing your resume on a cake.

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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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10 Breakthrough Planned Giving Insights from Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Latest Report

Everyaction

In the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s recent report, 9 Trillion And Counting: How Charities Can Tap Into the Transfer of Wealth , researchers undertake a qualitative and quantitative study of the state of nonprofit planned giving programs. This extensive report offers analysis of generational wealth data, in-depth case studies of multiple nonprofits’ planned giving efforts, and detailed instructions on how to approach planned giving conversations with your donors.

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In Times of Uncertainty, Consider Mission Impact

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Anne Byrne Professional in Residence, ASU Lodestar Center. What we know: The new tax law’s influence on charitable giving is a topic of lively discussion, and multiple projections of negative impact have been made. Not everyone fears the effect of the change, with some believing it will put more cash into the economy and actually boost charitable giving.

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How To Be A Humble Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

From John Blakey 's book, The Trusted Executive , here are these four tips from Jim Collins for how to be a humble leader : Demonstrate a compelling modesty, shunning public adulation and never be boastful. Act with quiet, calm determination and motivate others through inspired standards, not inspiring charisma. Channel ambition into the company, not the self, and set up successors for even more greatness in the next generation.

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How to Get Started with the Tableau Community

Tableau

Andrew Grinaker. Director, Community Programs & Engagement at Tableau. Marissa Michelotti. July 5, 2018 - 9:55pm. September 6, 2022. While there is no single way to accelerate your data skills, all roads lead through the Tableau Community. Within the Community, you’ll find a collection of resources and activities designed to further your data journey and connect you with like-minded 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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Changing Channels: Easier on your TV than in Fundraising

Connection Cafe

In a sea of channels, the best way to stand out is to ensure you’re showing up where your audience is most likely to be. But navigating information channels is trickier than navigating TV channels, especially if you don’t have the right information. With the rise of technology has come a proliferation of giving channels nonprofits can, and arguably should, utilize to fundraise.

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How to Get Started with the Tableau Community

Tableau

Andrew Grinaker. Director, Community Programs & Engagement at Tableau. Marissa Michelotti. July 5, 2018 - 9:55pm. September 6, 2022. While there is no single way to accelerate your data skills, all roads lead through the Tableau Community. Within the Community, you’ll find a collection of resources and activities designed to further your data journey and connect you with like-minded people. .

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Be Sure To Connect With Your Team Members Individually

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Here, from the book, Be A Network Marketing Leader , are some tips on how, as a leader, you can connect with each of your team members individually : Send cards on their birthdays and anniversary-of-joining dates. Keep yourself updated with what's happening in their personal lives. Show your support during personal or family crises. Schedule weekly one-on-one phone calls or meetings.

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Establishing a Grant Office at a Healthcare Organization

Connection Cafe

The decision to establish (or restructure) a grant office is one that requires human and capital resources as well as diligence in execution. So, it’s crucial to the ongoing success of your grant office that there’s clarity within the organization around: . Why you need a grant office. What responsibilities your grant office should have. How your grant office should be structured.

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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.