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30 Virtual and Hybrid Event Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Events are many people’s favorite thing about charity fundraising. They offer a chance to dress up, get together with others, and have a good time — while also raising money for a good cause. While many of these fundraising event staples are great, such as fancy galas and golf tournaments, circumstances aren’t always ideal for in-person gatherings.

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Why Your Nonprofit Needs to Build a Community: 3 Ways to Do It Right

NonProfit PRO

So, you've been paying attention to the buzz about building a community, but you're not sure what that means for your nonprofit. Building a community is now essential to engage with your supporters, prospects, donors and more. Moreover, it’s what your nonprofit donors want to see.

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7 essentials for your association’s online community strategy

Nimble AMS

Building a successful online community starts with a solid plan. . Read on for what to include in your association’s online community strategy. Offering an online community to your members is a powerful way to provide member value. Research from Community Brands consistently shows that members place high value on networking and staying up to date on industry news, trends, and regulations.

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10 Questions You Can Ask Major Donors to Build the Relationship

Get Fully Funded

Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation. If you’re new to major donor work, you know what I mean. You’re probably asking for an amount that’s a stretch for you and it’s going to bring up all kinds of personal issues for you, especially if you have a negative mindset around money or wealthy people.

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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] Understanding the Donor Journey: Insights and Best Practices for Fundraising Growth

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Time: 1pm EDT / 10am PDT. Cost: Free. Presented by: Robert Friend , Nonprofit Solutions Specialist at Eventgroove. How deeply connected are you with your donors’ experience? Are you aware of how often they engage with your organization – not just your most supportive donors, but the myriad who only connect and give to you once or twice annually?

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Smart technology solutions for associations from Nimble AMS

Nimble AMS

Getting a handle on your member data and putting it to work can transform your association. . Here’s how Nimble AMS delivers intelligent technology solutions that help your organization use member data to gain greater insights and drive new opportunities. Your member data is powerful. It can help your entire association work more effectively by doing things like: .

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How I learned to stop yawning and love the Zoom Room

Candid

I read somewhere once that the worst mistake you can make while presenting is to yawn. Yawns are contagious, and nothing makes an audience sleepier than to see that you are fighting not to slip into unconsciousness. . So, how does that translate to the Zoom Room? I can hide a yawn by turning off my camera, but that is the very thing I want to avoid.

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[Webinar] Major Gifts: Asking in the Age of Zoom

CauseVox

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, major gift work revolved around in-person donor visits – and for many of us, that’s how we would prefer to make those big asks. But, even before the virtual shift, this approach was creating significant barriers for smaller nonprofits as well as wear-and-tear on traveling major gift officers. The pandemic brought both donors and development professionals to a new place, demonstrating that major gift work can, indeed, take place online.

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4 Text Messaging Strategies that Boost Donor Stewardship

NonProfit PRO

Text messaging is an important — and largely underused — donor stewardship tool. As texting has become the primary form of communication for many of us, it’s time to embrace texting as a central piece of your larger donor communications strategy.

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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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Taking Your Marketing Automation To New Heights: Marketing Cloud vs. HubSpot

Cloud 4 Good

Marketing Cloud or HubSpot? This is a loaded question, asked by many marketers, with several variables weighing in on the final ruling. I’ve worked extensively with both tools throughout the 11 years of my marketing career, most of which took place within the Salesforce ecosystem, and if I had to give you a recommendation right now, it would be Marketing Cloud.

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4 Communications Strategy Tips for Donor Retention

sgEngage

A common misconception among newer nonprofit professionals is that every campaign or event is meant to attract new donors and donations. While acquisition is definitely a worthwhile goal, a sensible fundraising specialist will tell you that another top priority of any given fundraising project should be retaining the dedicated supporters that you already have. .

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How nonprofits can successfully develop a diverse workforce

ASU Lodestar Center

Illustration by Yuxin Qin. posted by Cecilia Gutierrez Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Workforce diversity is a significant concern for nonprofits with the recent growth of diverse populations in the U.S. In 2017, 87% of the U.S. nonprofit workforce and executive leadership identified as white. Nonprofit board members in the U.S. also lack demographic, racial and ethnic diversity with less than 20% identifying as people of color.

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3 Reasons Why Nonprofits Are Overlooking Planned Giving Opportunities

NonProfit PRO

Planned giving is traditionally based on two data points: the donor’s age (55 and older) and capacity (more than $1 million). However, Giving DNA’s Dawn Galasso cited those as the “most terrible predictors of planned giving” from a data perspective.

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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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How to host Inclusive Fundraising Events for people with disabilities

DonorPerfect

Despite a steady incline in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion work in the nonprofit sector, experts say most still aren’t doing enough to ensure events are inclusive and accessible to everyone. To be inclusive of all your donors, your event goals should directly align with your goals as an organization, including DEI. The post How to host Inclusive Fundraising Events for people with disabilities appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Silent Auction Rules for Greater Fundraising Success

Qgiv

Silent auctions are a great way for nonprofits to raise funds for their missions. However, it’s easy to leave money on the table if you don’t know how to make the most of your silent auction fundraiser. We put together these silent auction rules to help you bid farewell to disappointing auction experiences and welcome success! 1. Secure Auction Items Early.

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Here’s How to Boost Your Summer Fundraising Revenue Stream

Greater Giving

How high-tech tools and some creative thinking can turn a slow fundraising season into a regular revenue stream. The nonprofit industry has typically relied on Fall and Spring fundraising galas for event revenue, but the last two years have left some gaps. Nonprofits are returning to big, in-person galas this spring. However, many are still searching for new revenue streams to make up lost ground and better prepare for an uncertain future.

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After Acquisitions, Nonprofit Tech Companies Rebrand as Bonterra

NonProfit PRO

After multiple acquisitions brought together EveryAction, Social Solutions, CyberGrants and Network for Good, the new combined company announced today it will now be known as Bonterra.

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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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Designing Your Nonprofit Website To Look the Part: 5 Tips 

Hands on Fundraising

Your website matters As a nonprofit professional, you know that one of the best parts of your job is connecting with people who care about your mission. Whether you’re dedicated to providing mental health care to teens in marginalized communities or working to raise awareness about environmental issues, it’s people who care that help you […].

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7 Best PayPal Alternatives for Nonprofits (By Category) [Updated 2022]

Donorbox

There’s no doubt that PayPal is a popular option for processing all kinds of payments. Many nonprofits rely on PayPal to collect donations. However, while it might seem like a convenient option, PayPal comes with some limitations that can hamper your fundraising efforts. To start with, it lacks fundraising features and branding opportunities. While you […].

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The future of in-person fundraising in a cashless society

Charity Village

On April 28, join us for a free webinar to learn what nonprofit professionals need to know about the future of in-person fundraising. Cash use is decreasing and this shift in consumer preference towards contactless ways of giving and paying has only accelerated over the last 2 years. This shift is dramatically impacting charities relying on […].

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Amazon Web Services Launches Annual Grant Program for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company, announced the launch of the 2022 IMAGINE Grant Program, a public grant opportunity open to registered 501(c) nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that are using technology to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. Application instructions are available to download today and submissions are due by June 1, 2022. .

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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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Highlighting nonprofits that put equity into practice

Candid

Nonprofits that put equity into practice and donors that value the work of organizations that demonstrate their commitment to equity have a new opportunity to connect. How? Through Charity Navigator’s newly-released Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) ratings. These ratings, powered by nonprofit profile data provided voluntarily to Candid, assess where organizations are in their journey to prioritizing equity in their operations and pursuit of their missions. .

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Donorbox UltraSwift Pay | Make Giving a Breeze with Fast Payments

Donorbox

Presenting Donorbox with UltraSwift Pay — a simple-to-use, low-fee donation platform with super-fast payment processing. UltraSwift Pay brings the speed of action for an enhanced donor payment experience. It does this by allowing your supporters to use fast digital wallet payment methods such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal Checkout, Venmo, and Mercado Pago – […].

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Role of the Nonprofit CFO in Executive Management: The CFO-ED Relationship

Blue Avocado

In the capacity of CFO for the past 25 years, I have partnered with seven executive directors in four different nonprofits. I have worked with an athletic director, an artist, and a number of social workers, and I have found nothing more satisfying than the give and take of a mutually respectful relationship with my […]. The post Role of the Nonprofit CFO in Executive Management: The CFO-ED Relationship appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Securing the Face-to-Face Visit With a Donor

NonProfit PRO

I am convinced that attempting to secure a face-to-face meeting is one of the hardest things a development professional can do. People have told me seeking a first meeting with a prospect is harder than speaking in public.

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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.