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30 Most Effective Nonprofit Software Solutions for 2024

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Managing a nonprofit takes patience, hard work, and a lot of organization. From planning peer-to-peer fundraisers to properly marketing your online campaigns, there’s an endless number of items on your to-do lists. Plus, there’s many challenges you have to overcome, such as limited staff capacity, rising costs, and inadequate finances. That’s why it’s essential to carefully choose the right software solutions to support your operations–the right tool can drive a high ROI for your fundraising eff

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Cleaner Data for Better Results: How to Maintain a Healthy Nonprofit CRM

Charity Village

On September 12, join us for a free webinar to learn strategies for maintaining a healthy nonprofit CRM. Have you hit roadblocks while managing nonprofit data? Messy data causes mistakes that your organization can’t afford. In this free session, DonorPerfect’s CRM experts will demonstrate data procedures that keep your team members and new hires on the same […] The post Cleaner Data for Better Results: How to Maintain a Healthy Nonprofit CRM appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Waste & Duplicates & Dirty Data, Oh My!

NonProfit PRO

Data degrades about 2% per month, meaning your database could become a frightening place filled with stale, duplicated and unusable data. Melissa can help you reconnect with lost donors, deduplicate your database, and reduce fraud by making sure your data is up to date and accurate. Just send us 50 contact records, and we can show you how we can cleanse, append and enrich your data.

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Turn Ordinary into Extraordinary–Bold Ideas are Solutions Day’s Signature

.orgSource

Maybe we don’t need 31 Flavors. What if vanilla is the one? Pralines n’ Cream will always have a place in my top ten. But the power of simplicity is often overlooked and under-appreciated. When you focus on what’s iconic to you, you can find deeper meaning in life and work. That kind of bold idea makes.orgCommunity’s Solutions Day an eye-opening event.

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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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Is it too late to meet your Year End Giving goals?

DonorDock

Struggling to maximize your year end giving? We're here to help convert year end statistics into actionable steps to meet your year end fundraising goals.

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A New Way to Engage Advisory Boards in Fundraising Success

NonProfit PRO

As part of your fundraising strategy, advisory board members must engage in fundraising. Here's how to make sure they actively participate.

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Why associations should use Salesforce Maps

Nimble AMS

Are you looking for a new way to view and analyze your data in a geographical context? Salesforce Maps may be the perfect solution for your association! With Salesforce Maps, your organization can identify trends, patterns, and opportunities within your data, mapped geographically. Salesforce Maps can empower your association staff to make more informed decisions on how to allocate resources, which members or non-members to pursue, and which markets to target, based on your data.

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Apply for the AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund to launch or expand projects in your community

Charity Village

Amazon Web Services launched the $175,000 InCommunities Calgary Fund to inspire projects that will have a positive impact across communities in Calgary and surrounding areas. Individuals, existing local groups, or nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for the funding. How it works Select an idea listed below or submit your existing project and register to […] The post Apply for the AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund to launch or expand projects in your community appeared first on Charit

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Trusting community organizers to build a multiracial democracy

Candid

In California this election year, we’re seeing efforts to reverse recent gains to advance racial and economic equity. But community and labor leaders, housing and other advocacy groups, and environmental justice organizations are fighting back. There’s a push from the ground up to strengthen civic participation, increase affordable housing, and secure resources for schools and communities.

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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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It’s Time to Evaluate Your Accounting for 2025

NonProfit PRO

Is your team equipped to get reporting, budgeting, grant management, audits, and payroll right? This guide covers the bases – download to understand nonprofit-specific functionality, how to navigate the process, FAQs, and ways to ensure your team is positioned to support your organization’s long-term financial health.

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Everything your association needs to know about Salesforce CRM

Nimble AMS

Is your association considering a move to a customer relationship management (CRM) platform as the basis for your association management software (AMS)? Many associations choose a CRM platform and an AMS to track member interactions, streamline membership processes and payments, gain insights on membership trends, and enhance the member experience. Salesforce is the leader in CRM and service, making Salesforce CRM an ideal platform for a modern AMS.

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Financial support for northern initiatives: Designed to support projects in the northern territory of Quebec

Charity Village

The Government of Quebec announced financial support for northern initiatives in Quebec through the Fonds d’initiatives nordiques program. The funding program is designed to support projects in the northern territory that promote: community development; the development of the northern territory; solutions derived from applied research. Eligibility Financial support is intended to supplement the financing of […] The post Financial support for northern initiatives: Designed to support

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The kids are not alright. Here’s how philanthropy can help  

Candid

In the 2021-22 school year, only one in three fourth graders in the United States was reading at grade level, only one in four eighth graders was proficient in math, and rates of chronic absence had skyrocketed. These trends, highlighted in the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s annual KIDS COUNT Data Book , are alarming: Too few children are graduating from high school ready to earn because many aren’t arriving ready to learn—or not regularly attending school at all.

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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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Cost Savings Alert: Find Your Path to Success

NonProfit PRO

Equip your nonprofit with strategies to conquer rising costs and optimize donor relationships. Download our Fundraiser’s Field Guide and discover proven tips to maximize your resources, just like a seasoned hiker preparing for the trail ahead. Don’t face the fundraising wilderness unprepared—start your journey now!

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How to Build a Great GivingTuesday Donation Form

Neon CRM

Your GivingTuesday donation form is one of the most important pieces of your campaign. Nearly every social post, email, or direct mail piece you create for the big day will point people to this page. A great donation form will make people more likely to give—and make the donation process an easy one—but what does a good donation form look like? And how can you build a GivingTuesday donation form your supporters will love?

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Nonprofit employment agreements and termination clauses: Tips and free templates

Charity Village

Includes FREE, Lawyer-Vetted Employment Agreement/Contract Templates and other valuable resources! Thorough documentation is essential for effective nonprofit management, especially when it comes to employment relationships. While it’s true that many relationships, including employment, can exist without written contracts, relying on verbal agreements can lead to significant challenges.

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How to Segment New Donors for Effective Communications

Hands on Fundraising

Winning a new donor is always an exciting feat. Your mission has inspired yet another individual to support your cause, and that’s something to celebrate. However, once you pull in new donors, it’s time to start strategizing how to keep them around. Too few nonprofits focus on donor retention, and the numbers show it. In […] The post How to Segment New Donors for Effective Communications appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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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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10 Ways to Increase Board Engagement & Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

Unlock Your Nonprofit's Full Potential! View the Board Fundraising & Engagement Guide: 10 Essentials for Success - your roadmap to building a powerful team of fundraisers and changemakers. Maximize your impact and create lasting change in your community with proven strategies to increase fundraising and engagement from your board. Download now to ignite the spark of transformation!

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Breaking Free: Navigating Contractual Pitfalls When Switching Nonprofit Software

Bloomerang

Nonprofits are all about making the most out of what they have—small budgets, limited resources, and big dreams. The right nonprofit software solution can really make a difference, helping you streamline operations, engage donors, and boost overall efficiency. But what happens when that software no longer serves your needs? The reality is many nonprofits get stuck with vendors who use unethical tactics to lock them into unfavorable multi-year contracts.

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More Canadians are commuting in 2024, according to Statistics Canada data

Charity Village

Statistics Canada released the latest data on commuting in Canada, which found that as of May 2024, 16.5 million people in Canada commute to work. This marks a 3.7% increase in the number of commuters in comparison to May of 2023, which was likely in part driven by employment growth (1.9%) and the volume of […] The post More Canadians are commuting in 2024, according to Statistics Canada data appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Unhelpful Management Practices: Navigating the Impact of Unchecked Mean Girl Dynamics

Blue Avocado

Need a surefire way to drain morale and productivity at your nonprofit? Try a consultant with no guardrails. I’ve been away from high school for 40 years now, but last year I felt like I was living in the movie Mean Girls. Unlike the stereotypes brought to life at North Shore High in the original 2004 movie, this was a weekly dose of treachery within the development department of a community-based nonprofit.

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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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Partner With HALO & Revolutionize Donor Incentives

NonProfit PRO

Since 1996, we’ve revolutionized donor incentivization for non-profits by eliminating traditional barriers—no more inventory hassles or invoicing surprises! With your support, we’re excited to launch our new, cost-effective program designed for a broader audience. Interested in learning more? Book a meeting today with Roger Burnett, CAS—we can’t wait to connect and share the magic!

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Strategic Planning: What’s Better, A One-Year Or Five-Year Plan?

Bloomerang

In today’s rapidly changing world, clinging to the traditional five-year strategic plan is not just outdated—it’s impractical. Organizations need to adapt quickly to survive, and a long-term plan often becomes a liability and burden rather than a guide and roadmap. Instead, a one-year nonprofit strategic plan, monitored monthly and updated annually, proves to be a far more effective and cost-efficient approach to planning.

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Share your feedback on ways to strengthen the Canadian workforce, Employment and Social Development Canada

Charity Village

Employment and Social Development Canada invites leaders from across Canada representing industry, employers, labour, education and training institutions, Indigenous and not-for-profit organizations, governments, academics, and others to a workforce summit to discuss the development of a new worker-centric and sustainable economy in Canada. Canadians are invited to read an online discussion paper that provides an […] The post Share your feedback on ways to strengthen the Canadian workforce

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Reversing the “Inevitable” Decline in Individual Giving Rates and Building Your New Pipeline of Donors

CauseVox

Discover why volunteers are the key to building and expanding your donor base by converting passionate volunteers into committed donors. In this session, Geng Wang discusses why volunteers are the key to building your donor pipeline and expanding your donor base. Studies have shown volunteers are some of your best donor prospects and volunteering also retains existing donors.

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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.