Sat.May 14, 2022 - Fri.May 20, 2022

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Where the Money Is? — and Why That Matters for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Back in the 1950s, when a reporter asked the notorious Willie Sutton why he robbed banks, he supposedly responded, “That’s where the money is.” Proponents of the business of philanthropy should heed this simple wisdom and cultivate relationships with the wealthiest prospects — those with the most capacity to give.

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ENA Makes Culture a Magnet for Talent

.orgSource

I once overheard a volunteer at a nonprofit organization say that replacing a key staffer would be easy. Not only did this employee have impressive credentials, she also was making significant contributions to the group. However, in this board member’s view, there were plenty of eager young professionals who could step into that important spot. […].

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[Free Webinar] The Top 5 Benefits of Adopting a CRM System at Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The effective accounting, donor management, and data analysis of donor activity has become essential as nonprofits have embraced online fundraising, virtual events, and fundraising on social media in recent years. As a result, more and more nonprofits are adopting CRM systems to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and help your nonprofit raise more for your mission.

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Join Us: Great Rivers Conference

VisionLink

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Great Rivers conference, May 23-26, in Madison Wisconsin! Come by and visit us in the exhibitor's area, and learn about some of the new features and modules recently added to CommunityOS® the most advanced platform available for community service, disaster relief, and coordinated care management. Dr. W.

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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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7 Tips for Building a Strong Board of Governance

NonProfit PRO

Spring is here, and with it comes spring cleaning. Now could mark the perfect time for a little spring cleaning for nonprofit organizations — specifically sprucing up an organization’s board of governance. To evaluate whether adjustments need to be made, nonprofits should first consider these seven best practices and tips for building a strong board of governance.

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10 Ways to Find Monthly Donors for Your Small Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

Starting a monthly giving program is a great use of your time because monthly donors are the lifeblood of a small nonprofit – bringing in sustainable revenue and creating a safety net of loyal supporters. . Imagine what you could do if you had hundreds or thousands of dollars steadily coming in your door each month…. Here are just a few really good, real life examples: Draft Gratitude relies on their Monthly Giving Team to cover about half of their monthly expenses for the horses.

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Inclusivity & Equity Workshop Series

VisionLink

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) , and to do our small part, Visionlink is pleased to announce our next Breakthrough Workshops series, focused on equity, accessibility, and inclusion. To learn more about GAAD, please click here. Please consider joining us for one or more of this Breakthrough Workshop series: 1) Passionate Pursuits of Social Good, Post Pandemic Resiliency Presenter: Dr.

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The Foolishness of Looking for New Ways to Reach Donors

NonProfit PRO

Why is it we keep looking for some new way to do something when we know the exact steps it takes to get it done? Because the new thing feels so much better. And it looks so good and is easier. You just have to listen to it all, feel good and apply what you can. And, certainly, since it feels so good, it must work.

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7 significant HR documents most nonprofits are missing

Charity Village

We’ve tucked away a bonus policy inside the blog. Can you find it? Are you tempted to put off the task of reviewing and preparing your HR documents? Maybe it’s time to rethink that approach. You’ll likely have had more pressing things to take care of when you started running your nonprofit, and you might […]. The post 7 significant HR documents most nonprofits are missing appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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The R in M+R

M+R

Read time: 3 min. Donald Ross, the “R” in M+R, passed away a few days ago. . Donald was a deeply committed colleague, a lifelong and tireless advocate, the brains behind many movements that exist today, and an inspiration and friend to many of us in the social change universe. And, yes, also the reason M+R exists. . But here’s the thing: founding and running M+R is just one of his many accomplishments.

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Nonprofit Statistics 2022 – Charitable Giving, Generational, and Industry-Based Data

Donorbox

The nonprofit sector is said to be the third-largest employer in the United States. Many people may be surprised that an industry of charities could make enough to employ that many people. However, with over 1.7 million active nonprofits, the number of employees shouldn’t be a surprise. The nonprofit industry has many surprising statistics that […].

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Is Your Organization Actually Hurting Those It Is Intending to Help?

NonProfit PRO

A nonprofit organization is created with the best of intentions. It is a way to address the service gaps in the marketplace and to uplift the planet. When we forget the key element, that this is a business, we can do more harm than good for those we can be helping.

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Demystifying Insurance: What Nonprofits Need to Know to Protect their Operations

Charity Village

Original Broadcast Date: May 19, 2022 Summary: With today’s world in constant flux, it is vital that leaders of nonprofit organizations understand the risks to their business and are adequately prepared and covered to protect against events that could threaten the viability of their organization. Hub International’s nonprofit experts explain the most common risk exposures […].

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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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Creative Deviations: a book you’ll want to read

Hands on Fundraising

“Creative Deviations”… you know you’re going to find this one interesting right from the title. John Lepp and Jen Love are partners in an agency you’ve probably heard of. Agents of Good are known for their creativity and utter dedication to the humanity of fundraising. They’re also people I’m honored to call friends. So when […].

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Navigating the Form 990 to find funding

Candid

If you work at a nonprofit or have thought about starting one, chances are you’re already familiar with the Form 990. All tax-exempt organizations, including foundations, must file some version of Form 990 with the IRS each year to comply with federal regulations. Because of that, they’re chock full of vital information about a nonprofits’ and foundations’ finances and operations. .

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Can You Have Multiple Monthly Donor Programs?

NonProfit PRO

A colleague of mine recently asked me, “Can you have multiple monthly donor programs?” She and I both work with an organization that has multiple monthly donor programs, with the total revenue making up about 60% of all giving.

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Demystifying insurance: What nonprofits need to know to protect their operations

Charity Village

Nonprofit leaders are often so focused on building and supporting communities that they forget to protect themselves and their organizations too. If you have an office full of employees and volunteers, not to mention a board of directors, you need insurance. Nonprofits are susceptible to some of the same risks as the private sector, but […]. The post Demystifying insurance: What nonprofits need to know to protect their operations appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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Passion Meets Professionalism: Transitioning from Volunteer Leaders to Paid Staff

Blue Avocado

Imagine executives from the six largest school meal programs in the country, sitting around a table discussing how, together, they could make a difference in school food. By leveraging their buying power, they can change the industry. They decide to be the founding members of a 501(c)(3) and set off to put their passion into […]. The post Passion Meets Professionalism: Transitioning from Volunteer Leaders to Paid Staff appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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One Minute Mentoring

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. That's why I became an instant fan of the book, One Minute Mentoring: How to Find and Work With a Mentor -- and Why You'll Benefit from Being One.

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Webinar: The Top Fundraising Tool You’re Probably Not Using

NonProfit PRO

Join CharityEngine on June 1st for an insightful webinar detailing what a peer-to-peer (P2P) campaign is and how it fits into any overall fundraising strategy. Using real-world examples from Wounded Warrior Project and other clients, we'll show you how a nonprofit of any size can amp fundraising by using this often-overlooked tool with actionable next steps.

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Are you thinking of becoming a manager?

Charity Village

Becoming a manager is a natural progression in a career journey. The role of a manager is appealing as it may lead to more influence, increased pay, and the opportunity to have more control over the direction of your career. However, the role may come with increased ambiguity, unclear expectations, and the need to manage […]. The post Are you thinking of becoming a manager?

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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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In-Person Fundraising Events Are Back in Full Swing — How to Make the Most of It

sgEngage

With the weather warming up, fundraising events season is getting into full swing. And this year, at long last, our events are back to in person — mostly. Although many events will continue to have a hybrid component for some time to come, there’s no better opportunity to engage with your constituents than when you can provide them that hands-on experience with your mission. .

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Association Management Company vs. Software: Which One Is Right For You? (+ Our Top 5 AMS Picks)

Wild Apricot

Thinking of starting an association ? Save yourself the headache and outsource your association management to a company or a software tool. In this post, we’ll take a look at both options, talk about why investing in association management software.

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Building the Plane While We Fly It: 5 Ways for Nonprofit Leaders to Successfully Land in 2022

NonProfit PRO

I have used the phrase, “We’re building the plane while we fly it,” as part of my mantra. Initially, I thought it was a professionally acceptable way to say, “We have no idea. We’re making it up as we go and we will get there with a solid outcome,” but most recently I realized what it means, and I discovered why it is a good line of thinking in the current landscape for nonprofit leaders.

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PAVRO LiVE 2022 Conference

Charity Village

Deeply Rooted in Ethical Learning: Integrity to Do the Right Thing – this is the theme of the 2022 Provincial Conference for Volunteer Engagement Professionals-Ontario (PAVRO), the premier forum for sharing the latest ideas, trends, and strategies for volunteer engagement professionals in Ontario. Join us on Tuesday, May 17 and Thursday, May 19 from 11:00 […].

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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.