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5 Steps to Improve Your Nonprofit Website

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By A. Elliot Olson , Lead Web Strategist at Studio Anansi — website designs and digital strategies to empower mission-driven organizations and drive real results. Your website is your nonprofit’s digital home. It represents you online 24/7, bringing your work to life and motivating supporters. Nonprofit websites must be engaging, effective, and purposeful. 54% of donors worldwide prefer to give online, and up to 20% of donors are most inspired to give by a nonprofit’s website.

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The Top 8 Ways to Increase Your Prospect List

The Fundraising Authority

Like great sales organizations, great development operations need a constant stream of prospects… individuals, companies, and foundations that are, or are likely to be, interested enough in your mission to donate funds to your non-profit. Creating and growing a prospect list is one of the key responsibilities of your fundraising team. Here are eight ways to keep that list growing and working for your school, church, or charity: 1.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Guide: How to Plan an Event

Wild Apricot

Looking for how to plan an event, or advice on event planning? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve seen a lot of organizations’ events over the years, and there are ten steps we’ve identified as key to a successful event.

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New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofits To Improve Resilience in 2021

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Sunset at Half Moon Bay. As we face an even darker winter due to the pandemic, we need to keep improving our resilience, the ability to adapt well in spite of significant stressors. Using rituals as part of our professional work is one strategy that can help. Rituals are routine and intentional activities that carry meaning. Rituals leverage our brains’ ability to run on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted by other things, such as potentially contracting a deadl

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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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[FREE WEBINAR] How to Host a Successful Virtual or Hybrid Golf Fundraiser for Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. Presented by: Logan Foote , Education Manager at GolfStatus.org. Cost: Free. Virtual golf tournaments are played over an extended period of time across one or more golf courses, leveraging technology to track scores, provide sponsor exposure, and even to solicit donations. Virtual options can run alongside or independent of traditional tournaments—making them ideal for uncertain times.

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Fundraising Trends: 7 Modern Strategies to Consider for 2021

Wild Apricot

For many nonprofits, 2020 was a challenging year. Now it’s coming to a close, and we enter a new year that is hopefully one of recovery (though it hasn't looked up yet.). The lessons of 2020 are definitely influencing plans for 2021. From fundraising.

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Stress Less During Year-End Fundraising In 2021

Achieve

Did year-end fundraising have you feeling stressed? Follow our 4-month plan outlined below to jumpstart your efforts this year and perfectly execute your end-of-year plans in 2021! . SEPTEMBER - “The Creative Month” . This is the month you should spend cultivating the creative theme, messaging and imagery that will comprise your year-end fundraising campaign.

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Experts Offer Advice For How To Lead During 2021

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Today, the following expert business and leadership book authors shared their advice for how to effectively lead during 2021. My question to them was: What is your advice for leaders as we enter what is surely to be a challenging 2021 for most businesses? Fred Dust -- Author of Making Conversation: Seven Elements of Meaningful Communication “There’s been a surprisingly joyful outcome of 2020—quite simply, leaders are seeing those they lead as humans.

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Chills, Thrills, and Dollar Bills, Part 2

Blue Fox

Here’s Why Cash is King for Your Nonprofit During the 2020/2021 Economic Crisis In our latest blog post, [ Chills, Thrills, and Dollar Bill, Part 1] we talked about what a cash flow is, and why it's important for your nonprofit. Now let's dive deeper into 12 ways to steward your organization’s position during tough times. Revenue Automate earned revenue whenever possible.

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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.

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How to Create an Event Registration Form with Wild Apricot + Examples

Wild Apricot

What does your organization currently use to register new event attendees? Does your system involve multiple steps, half a dozen tools that don’t integrate with each other and a whole lot of manual data entry? If so, you’ll be happy to.

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Using the insights your online member community is giving you

Nimble AMS

Your online community is where your members come together to learn, share, and network. That’s why it’s a rich source of insights into your members. And, that’s where metrics come in. Let’s take a step back before we move on: Defining goals and success metrics are important first steps to getting started with your online member community. Infographic: 5 Steps to Getting Started with an Online Member Community.

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Mail vs. Email: Pros & Cons of Each Fundraising Channel

NonProfit Hub

When it comes to choosing the right marketing channel for your nonprofit fundraising, you’ll want to consider the pros and cons of each option. The two most prominent fundraising channels for nonprofits are direct mail and email. Both of these, when used well, can bring much-needed funds to a charity’s tight budget. Here are the pros and cons of mail vs. email. .

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Chills, Thrills, and Dollar Bills, Part 1

Blue Fox

Here’s Why Cash is King for Your Nonprofit During the 2020/2021 Economic Crisis The Benjamins. That bankroll. Can you tell we’re talking about CASH? Keeping a keen eye on cash flow goes hand-in-hand with creating a meaningful budget for your organization. [Shameless plug, check out our blog post on How to Create a Fairly Meaningful Budget for 2021 ] Our CEO, Chantal Sheehan , at Blue Fox recently spoke on the topic of how cash is king at Nonprofit Hub’s Cause Camp conference in

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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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Here's a checklist for selecting the right training LMS partner

Gyrus

Many organizations are looking to invest in a Learning Management System (LMS) to streamline their training operations. Here are a few things that you need to carefully evaluate to select the right LMS partner.

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Live Streaming Basics for Virtual Events

AccelEvents

If you, like the rest of the world, have managed to shift to the virtual environment, you may be looking for ways to improve your digital presence. Virtual events are one way that this is possible, and they provide brands with an exceptional way of connecting to target audiences and connecting with future customers. . A virtual event can be a well-thought-out and curated live event.

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Best Blogging Practices for Nonprofit Organizations

NonProfit Hub

A blog is an indispensable digital marketing tool. Many businesses and organizations use blogs to share compelling stories and connect with their audience. Blogging should be part of most nonprofit’s content marketing plans. Used properly, it can leverage a nonprofit’s efforts by engaging its target audience with stories that speak directly about its mission and cause.

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Key Takeaways From the Latest COVID-19 Relief Bill, Including PPP2

Blue Fox

As you read, remember that our team at Blue Fox is happy to answer questions, provide assistance with PPP applications and forgiveness, and help your organization navigate the pandemic’s financial challenges. On December 21st, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed t he $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.

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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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The Symbiotic Relationship Between Corporations and their Stakeholders

Connection Cafe

As an organization that was created more than a decade ago to help corporations further engage their employees in social responsibility, YourCause, a Blackbaud solution, has preached the business case for CSR to companies for quite some time. For years, we have shared statistics like the percentage of consumers that believe large companies have a responsibility to help make the world a better place (70%) and the number of S&P 500 companies that publish their impact in a report every year (86

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Are Hybrid Concerts the Future for the Music Industry?

AccelEvents

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on a wide range of industries. Travel and tourism, and the hospitality industry have seen devastating declines that have stretched into adjacent entertainment sectors like the music industry. . Artists, labels, and music venues have faced an uphill climb in 2020. Without the ability to perform in front of a live audience, venues have closed their doors and artists are looking for new ways to connect with their audience. .

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NTEN’s Statement on January 6 Insurrection

NTEN

I’m sure you’re watching the news with a mix of anger, disgust, and perhaps even a little fear that domestic terrorists easily stormed the halls of the Capitol today. President Trump incited an angry mob as part of his ongoing attempt to undo President-elect Biden’s election. NTEN supports the calls for the House of Representatives to impeach President Trump.

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Are Hybrid Concerts the Future for the Music Industry?

AccelEvents

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on a wide range of industries. Travel and tourism, and the hospitality industry have seen devastating declines that have stretched into adjacent entertainment sectors like the music industry. . Artists, labels, and music venues have faced an uphill climb in 2020. Without the ability to perform in front of a live audience, venues have closed their doors and artists are looking for new ways to connect with their audience. .

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

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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The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 178: Winning Back Lapsed Donors

Connection Cafe

While lapsed donors are inevitable, there are strategies you can use to both reacquire them and prevent attrition in the first place. In today’s episode, Stu Manewith, Director of Thought Leadership and Advocacy for Omatic Software and Bailey Benzlé, Director Of Pre-Sales & Sales Enablement for Omatic Software, discuss leveraging data quality and strategic communication to increase the win-back rate.

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