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Maximize the Marriage of Marketing and Technology by Understanding Trends

.orgSource

When marketing got hitched to technology and changed its name to MarTech, their relationship caught fire. That marriage is making an indelible impact on the way associations operate and their ability to engage with members. The MarTech stack, or the digital platforms that professionals use to understand and reach their audiences, is changing so fast […].

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What You Really Need When Changing Your AMS

Association Analytics

When moving homes, you get rid of things you no longer need. When changing your AMS, you should also take time to determine what you really need to bring or else you could find yourself drowning in an unnecessary pile of (data) boxes. In an attempt to provide a seamless member experience and aggregate all member data in one place, associations have been working with technology partners to perform system integrations through single sign-on, pushing all of their transaction data back into the AMS.

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3 Reasons to Include Virtual Elements in In-Person Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Sarah Baker , a Digital Fundraising Strategist at MobileCause , where she helps nonprofits accelerate their fundraising and engagement efforts through giving and marketing strategies. For the past year, virtual events have come to the rescue in helping nonprofits continue to fundraise during the pandemic. While many organizations before this time had ways to give online, the idea of exclusively fundraising virtually was new.

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The Importance of Following Trends

NonProfit PRO

Several things are certain in 2021 thus far. The year 2020 is behind us and 2021 is transitioning to a new normal. Let us see how this year plays out for the nonprofit sector. Examine where you are so far this year and where you expect to finish in 2021. Focus on what you can control. Prepare for unpredictable.

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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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A Publishing Strategy Makes Content Magic

.orgSource

What magic will– Define your association as the go-to source for education and career development? Engage members to click, like, share, download, purchase, and participate? Generate revenue, increase recognition, and build reputation? It’s a tall order, but no wands or capes are involved. A publishing strategy that unifies mission and messaging to deliver the information […].

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Post-Pandemic: Rebuilding Your Volunteer and Financial Base

Bloomerang

Now as the vaccine rolls out across cities, states, and further afield, we may have that long hoped for normality cresting the horizon. It’s too early to think we are out of the storm completely. But as the Coronavirus appears on the backfoot, it’s a good moment to take stock of the damage it’s done and consider the financial opportunities of volunteer re-engagement and new funding currently available.

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How to Write Power Stories, Part 2

NonProfit PRO

Our stories have to engage readers on such a powerful emotional level that when we transition from them to the ask, readers feel compelled to take an action or make a gift. Like a still-life painting or a well-written haiku, archetypal images set a scene for readers in just a few words.

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How to Identify and Support Future Leaders at Your Nonprofit

Hands on Fundraising

All nonprofits have growth in mind. When you grow your organization, you raise more funds. You increase your impact on the community. And you spread the word far and wide about your admirable mission. The recipe for growth requires one vital ingredient you already have access to. This ingredient is leadership. You are likely an […]. The post How to Identify and Support Future Leaders at Your Nonprofit appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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3 Donor Acknowledgement Ideas & Implementation Tips

Get Fully Funded

Today’s article dives into a vital topic for nonprofits – letting your supporters know how much they’ve impacted your cause and how much you appreciate them. It’s important to have a plan in place for donor acknowledgement and John Killoran, Founder of Snowball Fundraising, lends his expertise from assisting over 7,000 nonprofits below. . Without constituents, your nonprofit organization wouldn’t be able to positively impact your community and drive your mission forward.

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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 Navigate the Post-COVID Novel Nonprofit Economy

Bloomerang

We are witnessing the rise of a new generation of donors and nonprofit employees. Brian Solis , Global Innovation Evangelist and Digital Anthropologist, calls this Generation Novel, or Gen N. This is an evolution, accelerated by the COVID pandemic and social upheaval, from what he previously called Generation Connected, or Gen C. The digital revolution created hyper-connection.

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Transformational Gifts Aren’t Out of Reach — All You Need Is a Big Idea

NonProfit PRO

Transformational gifts can take your organization to the next level. Pursuing transformational gifts from a select group of interested and capable donors is not only the best way to achieve your annual fundraising goals, but it can also catalyze further growth and provide a stable future for your organization.

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4 Reasons to Start Planning Ahead for Giving Tuesday

sgEngage

Whether you’re brand new to nonprofit work or a veteran of the sector, you’re probably aware that GivingTuesday is one of the most important fundraising days of the year for many nonprofits. In fact, an incredible $2.47 billion was donated to nonprofits on GivingTuesday in 2020. Because of this major fundraising potential, it’s never too early to start planning for GivingTuesday.

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What Can Salesforce Do for Education?

Cloud 4 Good

Salesforce technology is the engine of innovation for over 150K companies across industries and sectors. For the education space, specifically, Salesforce has revolutionized the way campuses are connected through their technology. This revolution has provid ed institutions with a 360 degree view of their faculty, students , parents, alumni , and donors , which has helped usher in a new era of virtual learning, remote instruction, and digital engagement.

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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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Advice for progressive billionaires who want to make the world better

Nonprofit AF

Over the weekend I listened to this episode of The Ethical Rainmaker, where my friend (and fellow co-chair of Community-Centric.

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What Writing a Book About Monthly Giving Has Taught Me

NonProfit PRO

Much has changed since Harvey McKinnon wrote the book "Hidden Gold" in 1999 and since I wrote "Monthly Giving. The Sleeping Giant" in 2012. Much more emphasis on social media. Much more use of email. Much more in paid digital approaches. Yet, there’s still not enough attention on monthly donor retention.

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5 Ways to Destigmatize Mental Health in the Workplace

Saleforce Nonprofit

How about a little break? If you’re not already sitting, find a comfortable seat. Let’s do some quick “box breathing,” a technique used to help alleviate stress and anxiety. Close your eyes. (But not before reading the instructions below!). Step 1: Breathe in for 4 seconds. Step 2: Hold for 4 seconds. Step 3: Breathe out for 4 seconds. Step 4: Hold for 4 seconds.

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3 Tips to Start A Donor Acquisition Program

Bloomerang

So you want to start up (or restart) a donor acquisition program. First of all, congratulations! The reality is, whether you are trying to grow a new file or stop attrition on your existing file, there’s no better way to obtain and keep new donors than with a well-executed donor acquisition program. But where do you start? . Tip #1: Identify .

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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 Ultimate Guide to Creating a Membership Engagement Strategy

Wild Apricot

Member engagement can mean different things to different folks. For-profit marketers and social media managers, for instance, often use the term “engagement” when referring to how an individual is engaging online – in terms of website.

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Black Women’s Health Imperative Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign to Reach Black Women and Communities of Color

NonProfit PRO

The Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) announced that it has received a $400,000 grant from The Rockefeller Foundation to improve vaccination rates among Black women and communities of color. The grant is part of The Rockefeller Foundation's $20 million Equity-First Vaccination Initiative.

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13 Ways Nonprofits Can Build an Email List

Bonterra

Email marketing is one of the most reliable and cost-effective marketing methods a nonprofit can put in place to reach potential supporters, donors, and advocates. In this article, we’ve put together 13 methods you can use to grow your nonprofit email list from zero to hero. Best of all, 10 of the 13 methods cost absolutely nothing to perform and you can get started right away.

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How to Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month: Listen, Reflect & Connect

Saleforce Nonprofit

As Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month comes to a close, I hope our Salesforce.org community has taken the time to read and put into action three ways to support the AAPI community , which includes learning about the history of Asian American racism in the U.S. People of Asian descent tend to get lumped into a single group, but the Asian American diaspora is incredibly diverse.

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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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Future-Proofing Your Fundraising: The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021 [REPORT]

Classy

The State of Modern Philanthropy is back for 2021. Today’s nonprofit organizations will still require regular evaluation against data-driven insights to thrive into the future. . We’ve surfaced the most valuable and forward-thinking insights from over 4,800 organizations and across 46,000 campaigns. Collectively, these new data points and recommendations give charitable organizations and leaders across the sector a clear path forward through the fundraising landscape.

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Early Education Nonprofit Launches New National Podcast Featuring Kristen Bell and ABC’s Gloria Riviera

NonProfit PRO

Neighborhood Villages, a Boston-based nonprofit working to realize a future in which all families have access to affordable, high-quality early education and care, today launched a new podcast in partnership with Lemonada Media. Listeners will join award-winning journalist Gloria Riviera and special correspondent Kristen Bell.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How Should Donor-Advised Fund Gifts Be Recognized?

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 fundraiser who needs advice on how donor-advised funds should be recognized in their annual reports. . Dear Charity Clairity, I appreciated reading your guidance re: donor-advised funds (DAFs) and would like to have additional clarity re: listing DAFs in an annual report.

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How a Data-Driven Approach Supports Community Engagement

Saleforce Nonprofit

By: Barbara Clarkson, Solutions Consultant at Economic Change CIC. In 2013, just as austerity began to bite, the Stockport Homes Group noticed that several of their tenants were constantly struggling to make ends meet. They saw the need for something different than a food bank, which is designed to provide short-term emergency support, and launched the Your Local Pantry scheme.

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Nonprofits Are Leveraging the Cloud, but Does It Have to Be So Complex?

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.