Association Analytics

DECEMBER 9, 2024

As associations prepare for 2025, leveraging data effectively becomes increasingly crucial for success. There’s a consistent desire across the industry to tap more deeply into the data that’s been gathered in the myriad systems at hand, but it’s taking the leap that’s long been teh hardest part. To make it easier, the experts at A2 came up with 10 practical tips to help your organization become more analytically driven, while maintaining focus on your mission and members.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2024

In addition to the international days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedias List of Commemorative Months.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 10, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is the secret to successful grant writing?” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: How Does Your Mission Connect to the Funder’s Interest? Know your prospective funder in depth! Know what they fund and what matters most to them and know who you are as a nonprofit and what your funding priorities are.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 9, 2024

As the end of the year approaches, the pressure is on to convince potential donors that your nonprofit deserves their attention. You know that email marketing is one of the best ways to reach out to this target audience, but so does every other nonprofit. Youve probably noticed that the number of emails you receive from nonprofits tend to ramp up around November.

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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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.orgSource

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In todays highly competitive environment, associations must go beyond traditional engagement strategies to keep members satisfied and active. Members are looking for more than just membershipthey want personalized experiences that reflect their individual needs, interests, and goals. This shift in expectations means that associations need to move from a one-size-fits-all approach to creating tailored interactions at every touchpoint.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Donation request letters, whether sent via email or direct mail, are one of the most effective ways to reach donors and solicit gifts. According to the Global Trends in Giving report , 33% of nonprofit supporters in the United States and Canada say email is the communication tool that inspires them most to give. Print communications came in second place, with 19% saying it was the most influential channel.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Dating apps can teach fundraisers a lot about building relationships. Read on to learn why you need to think more like a matchmaker.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Email marketing for nonprofits is a powerful tool that can do much more for your brand than just raising awareness. In fact, a recent Global Trends in Giving report reveals that 33% of donors in the U.S. and Canada find email to be the communication channel that most inspires them to contributebeating all other platforms. Investing in strategic email marketing can amplify your fundraising return on investment (ROI), engage supporters personally, and rally even more people to champion your missio

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Candid

DECEMBER 9, 2024

One funding trend Candids Research team recently unearthed is that education fundings share of philanthropic giving, especially from institutional grantmakers, is shrinking. Lets take a look at what our latest report shows. Education remains a funding priority but with a shrinking share Education has been a top priority for both institutional grantmakers and individual donors.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Pitching is not about asking or soliciting as much as it is about having a powerful, compelling, and consistent way of explaining your nonprofit’s cause. In this free 20-minute webinar , you will learn the fundamentals of pitching your nonprofit which will leave you feeling empowered to confidently ask for financial support. The presentation will help you: Identify the key elements of a repeatable and compelling pitch or case for support Find 1-3 powerful stories, results, or goals that li

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security will distribute $210 million to protect faith-based institutions and nonprofits against targeted attacks.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 12, 2024

April is National Volunteer Month, but how do you celebrate all the amazing things volunteers do for your mission? Here are some ideas.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2024

It was a client kickoff call like so many others. After we made introductions, I asked about their donor CRM, jotting notes as they shared their hopes, frustrations, and data woes. As their list of frustrations grew and their unfulfilled hopes piled up, they asked me if I thought it was time to change to another donor CRM. My answer began with one word: Maybe.

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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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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In September 2024, Candid and ABFE published two fact sheets about Black nonprofit leadership : Key Facts about Nonprofits with Majority Black Leadership and Key Facts about Nonprofits with Black CEOs. The data showed the world what Black nonprofit leaders have known for decades: Systemic issues in the social sector impact our ability to obtain the necessary resources to do our work.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Direct mail offers a personal, tangible way to connect with supporters. Here's how direct mail can strengthen nonprofits' outreach.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Creating a volunteer engagement strategy can not only improve your volunteer's experience, but your entire organizational atmosphere. This is the guide to engaging volunteers from start to finish!

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 11, 2024

When donors give, they want a meaningful connectionto clearly see where their gift is going and understand the difference it will make. Many organizations attempt to provide this through a dropdown menu on the donation form, offering donors a list of programs, funds, or departments to choose from. While functional, this approach often lacks context, leaving donors with little understanding of the options or their potential impact.

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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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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Your donors arent just names in your nonprofits CRM. Theyre partners in your mission and vital threads in the fabric of your community. The messages you send are more than fundraising appeals ; theyre opportunities to nurture relationships, share your story, and inspire action. In an age dominated by digital outreach, direct mail fundraising remains a powerful tool for nonprofits to connect with donors.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 12, 2024

More than one-third of U.S. campaigns on GoFundMe highlighted medical financial hardship and health-related social needs, researchers found.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Since time immemorial, when a new generation enters the workforce, they are met with high levels of judgement and apprehension. Their preparedness and preferred style for working are often questioned and criticized. Its a pattern seen in every decade. Not surprisingly, it is a sentiment that is percolating across nonprofit organizations as Gen Z professionals turn to mission-aligned work and generational differences necessitate continued learning and communication by senior staff to ensure these

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2024

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 increase donor-advised funds: Dear Charity Clairity, Ive been hearing a lot about donor-advised funds as a growing source of philanthropic dollars, but Im not sure how to go about leveraging some of this money.

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Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

What drives your nonprofits decisions, actions and culture? Your values. In this guide we'll explain how to define your nonprofit's values, best practices and examples to get you started.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 10, 2024

New data from AmeriCorps identified the largest expansion of formal volunteering ever recorded, plus other volunteerism trends.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Seasoned fundraisers are well aware that fundraising involves a lot more than simply asking for donations. Donor cultivation takes a whole lot of time and resources. A fundraising calendar can help you streamline this process so you can raise more with less effort. Managing your fundraising efforts can be difficult, especially if you are working on a team.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Who doesnt love the last-minute scramble to locate missing invoices or track down uncashed checks so you can finish your month-end close? A good reconciliation process keeps your financial records accurate and up to date. But without the right systems, this process can be mind-numbingly time-consuming and prone to errors. By integrating fundraising and finance systems, information flows easily from gift records to journal entries, saving time, reducing the risk of fraud, and simplifying audits.

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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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