Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, over half of association professionals say investing in business intelligence and data analytics is a top priority, yet only one-third would rate their organization’s data as excellent or very good. What is the state of your association’s data? You can take steps to improve the quality of your member analytics by investing in data hygiene across your organization.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Remember Blockbuster? Technology eats business models for breakfast. In 2016, I wrote a post titled, “Could Membership Organizations Become a Dying Model?” This article still has a top slot in my site’s analytics. It seems the question isn’t settled. But time and technology have me looking at the issue through a different lens. Six years […]. The post Digital Strategists, Innovators, and Drivers Build a Relevant Future appeared first on.orgSource.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Do you ever find yourself, your team, or your board of directors saying things like: “If we could just get this one big grant, we’d be set for the year!”. Or, “I think we should hold a huge gala event. If we raise everything we need now, we can focus on programs later.”. Or, “I keep trying to set up a meeting with that big donor. Why won’t he meet with me?

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

There are a lot of lessons to be learned about relationship building, strategy and the analytics critical to a successful program. One of those lessons is target ask amounts because if you don’t ask for a specific amount, you aren’t letting donors know what you need.

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Ah, Giving Tuesday. This international day of giving is a nonprofit’s dream, but there sure is a lot of competition with other organizations! In order to make Giving Tuesday your most profitable day of the year, it’s so important to get.

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The MatrixFiles

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I’m part of the Mission Matters author network and they’ve been hosting discussions about different business topics on Twitter Spaces. What is Twitter Spaces? Twitter Spaces are live, audio-only conversations that happen in Twitter. Twitter Spaces is a direct competitor to Clubhouse, which was the first tech firm to offer audio-only discussions back in April 2020.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I believe that, over the next 10 years, major gifts fundraising will grow rapidly and become more sophisticated and donor-centered. So, here are some things to think about if you are new to major gifts fundraising.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The Nimble AMS team is attending Dreamforce 2022 , are you? With over 1,000 sessions you can curate by your industry, role, and interest, you won’t want to miss the annual event, scheduled for September 20-22 in San Francisco. Dreamforce unites our incredible community of Salesforce Trailblazers so we can all learn and grow from each other’s successes.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In philanthropy, unlike democracy, there is often no way for people to participate–to share what they think or to influence decisions. People impacted by the grants typically have no say in who gets the funding, for what, how much, and for how long. Those at the top decide. In recent years, that model is being challenged. Lots of grantmakers are intrigued by participatory grantmaking.

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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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Hands on Fundraising

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

If you’re writing that year-end appeal or anything that goes to your donors, you’ll be more successful if you understand the “why” and “how” of fundraising. At first, you’d say it’s pretty easy, right? How is the way to do something, why is the reason you do something. “Why” and “how” matter to your fundraising […].

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

We all heard about the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history. She devoted her life in service to her people.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

We all know that running a nonprofit requires fundraising , but how do you plan a fundraiser ? Where do you even begin? No matter how large or small, every fundraiser or fundraising activity requires structure and planning to be successful. Whether you want to plan an online or in person fundraiser, large or small, local or worldwide, there are steps that you should take every single time to make sure you get the most from your efforts.

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Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The work you do now to plan for executive succession could mean the difference between whether your organization withers or thrives later. The post None of Us is Getting Out Alive: A Guide to Executive Succession Planning appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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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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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

We’ve had the opportunity to speak with a few organizations that are focused on supporting our veterans. One DipJar customer, Foar from Home , rowed across the Atlantic, raising money along the way for K9s for Warriors. More recently, we spoke with Jen Wilder and Brady Wilks of Warrior Canine Connection (WCC). Its mission is to enlist recovering warriors in a therapeutic mission of learning to train service dogs for fellow vets.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Nonprofits are increasingly incorporating text messaging (SMS) into their engagement strategy. Learn how to comply with carrier regulations, the difference between P2P and A2P text messaging, the steps nonprofits can take to get text messaging discounts and more.

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DonorPerfect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Recurring gifts are the most effective and effortless way to retain donor support beyond Giving Tuesday. During the year-end giving season, many fundraisers launch a monthly giving program to make sure their efforts are organized and measurable, especially when working toward a Giving Tuesday goal. Nonprofits that create a monthly giving program through DonorPerfect have Read More ».

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I am a dyslexic thinker and proud of it. . Dyslexia, until late, was referenced as a disorder. I much prefer the term neurodiversity. . I love people. I also love reading, storytelling, and looking at the world creatively. I am terrible at math—I haven’t used long division since sixth grade. It took me a long time, but I’ve learned to accept the things that make me neurodiverse and turn them into my greatest strengths. .

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The newest book from New York Times bestselling author Patrick Lencioni is, The 6 Types of Working Genius : A Better Way To Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, And Your Team. The book provides a fast way to help people identify the type of work that brings them joy and energy and avoid work that leads to frustration and burnout. “ People who utilize their natural God-given talents are much more fulfilled and successful than those who don’t,” shares Lencioni. “ Teams and organizations that

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

A blunder is a careless mistake. It happens when you don’t 100% have a handle on what you’re doing, so taking good care becomes challenging. Have you ever blundered into disaster asking for a major gift? Let's review the top eight blunders I have encountered.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

I had the pleasure recently of teaming up with my fundraising bestie and copywriting guru Julie Cooper to host an “ End of Year Appeal Writing Made Easy ” workshop. We had close to 2,000 fundraising friends sign up, and we kicked things off by surveying the audience about their year-end fundraising goals (which we defined to include Giving Tuesday ).

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

What are the top #GivingTuesday fundraising ideas to make you stand out in 2022? Since 2012, #GivingTuesday has become a worldwide day of (mostly) online giving. Last year, 35 million adults participated in many ways on GivingTuesday 2021. Giving in the United States alone totaled $2.7 billion and is expected to increase this year. It’s no secret that you have a big chance to capitalize on the momentum #GivingTuesday to accelerate your year-end fundraising.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Your computers and networks are a window to your organization. They require a significant investment to get set up, and they provide access to information, functionality, and collaboration with team members.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

With prep for giving season underway, nonprofit professionals are readying for an increased number of meetings and longer to-do lists. Thankfully, there are methods and tools that can help productivity and, more specifically, maximize time for securing grants and donations.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

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 major gift fundraiser who wants advice on whether it’s better to ask for too little or too much. . Dear Charity Clairity, I’m new to major gift fundraising, and struggle with how much to ask for.

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The Sponsorship Collective

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Your sponsorship programs, if you can even call them that, all seem to end the same way. You engage with a prospect and get them interested enough to the point where you think they want a proposal. Yet when you send said proposal, you never hear back. You don’t know if your prospect bothered to […]. The post How to Create a Sponsorship Proposal That Will Actually Get Read!

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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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