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How to Run a Successful Nonprofit without Grant Writing

Blue Avocado

Article In Brief: The Problem: Grant writing is a time and resource consuming activity that saps nonprofit productive capacity. Why it Happens: Nonprofits rely on grants as the single revenue source to fully fund their operations. The Solution: Diversity funding streams by fully integrating all services offered into a closed loop nonprofit funding model.

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Digital Marketing Tactics to Combat a Looming Recession and Declining Donations

NonProfit PRO

While economic health can be unpredictable, there are tactics you can employ to help ensure your organization operates efficiently and effectively through uncertainty.

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[Free Webinar] The Giving Tuesday Cheat Sheet for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Last year, 35 million people and 80 countries participated in Giving Tuesday, and these numbers are steadily increasing each year. When the big day is over, more than one-third of annual giving happens in December alone. This presents an amazing opportunity for any size nonprofit to enter the New Year with new relationships, new insight into their retention strategies, and new ideas to engage their community online.

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Best Strategies To Reframe The Fundraiser’s Role To Achieve Nonprofit Success

Bloomerang

I write a LOT about the role of the fundraiser as “ philanthropy facilitator.” This individual guides people along the pathway to passionate philanthropy. Philanthropy facilitators don’t do the work for donors, but with them — standing by their side along the journey. Dr. Russell James recently wrote one of the best articles I’ve read on the role of the fundraiser vis a vis the donor. ‘Fundraiser turnover solutions: Transforming the story character’ is a

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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Why your organization needs to reinvest in the state of its member data

Nimble AMS

What is the state of your member data? According to Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, while data analytics is a higher priority for organizations, just one-third of association professionals report their data is excellent or very good. What’s causing this disconnect? It could be as simple as an organization is yet to set any goals, visions, or KPIs for its data.

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Google's new AI image noise reduction tool could be a game changer

TechSpot

Computational photography has come a long way, and nowadays it is prevalent in smartphones and post-processing software. Noise reduction is arguably one of the most valued tools, as even the best camera sensors are not exempt from image noise, especially when used in a darker environment. Google Research unveiled an.

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Track Donor Engagement and Boost Your Fundraising Efforts

Bloomerang

The post Track Donor Engagement and Boost Your Fundraising Efforts appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Six key areas your association should identify to improve member engagement scoring

Nimble AMS

Successful associations prioritize improving the member experience. The Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study reports that 90% of association professionals seek to enhance engagement opportunities for their members. Of those surveyed, 59% of the association pros believe upgrading or integrating new technology is a priority to delivering superior member service.

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Provide Options In Your Ask

NonProfit PRO

Here is how one major gifts officer turned a donor’s $2,600 annual giving one year into a gift of $56,500 the following year.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Samsung asks customer to destroy 980 Pro SSD with a drill before returning it for RMA

TechSpot

Returning an SSD can be a delicate process as data security can be of utmost importance -- even more so in Europe where strict data protection laws have been in place for decades. However, a user from Igor's Lab discovered a rather unconventional RMA policy when returning his Samsung 980.

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Here’s What A Multimillion Dollar Gift Can Do For Your Organization

Bloomerang

You just landed a ten million dollar mega gift for your organization. It’s the donation that you’ve always dreamed about! For those of us who have accomplished this, exhilaration hardly describes all the emotion that comes with raising a multimillion dollar gift from one donor. Gifts like this don’t come along that often, but when they do, they can dramatically change an organization.

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The power of illustration: branding, storytelling and its impact

Big Duck

The post The power of illustration: branding, storytelling and its impact appeared first on Big Duck.

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Facing the Giving Gap in Nonprofit Fundraising — From Foundations to PTAs

NonProfit PRO

In May of 2020, Echoing Green and The Bridgespan Group published an article highlighting enormous budget disparities between Black and white-led nonprofit organizations seeking institutional funding in the early stages of their development. The numbers were staggering.

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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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Scientist accidentally discovers brain-like memory capability of chemical compound

TechSpot

This is the first know material that possesses this ability but others could exist.

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8 best enterprise accounting software suites

TechRepublic

Enterprise accounting software is designed for large companies and businesses. Here are the top eight enterprise accounting software suites. The post 8 best enterprise accounting software suites appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Autism After 21 Utah Project: Lessons from a first-time fundraiser

Candid

In May 2021, I had to face the inevitable: I could no longer avoid fundraising. I had recently joined Madison House Autism Foundation as the Director of the Autism After 21 Utah Project (AA21 Utah). As is often the case for smaller nonprofits, everyone was involved in development. I’ll be the first to admit that I had a lot of fears about fundraising (deep insecurity about my ability to make small talk, the general awkwardness of asking for money, etc.).

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Do Philanthropic Giving Trends Matter and Which Reports Are Right?

NonProfit PRO

How should you interpret data from several different reports that seem to convey conflicting information? Let’s take a look at three reports to identify what they are individually evaluating, so we can start to understand what type of knowledge we want to take from each.

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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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Valve is updating its aging Steam app with an improved design and new features

TechSpot

The updated Steam Mobile app is now available in beta form. Valve itself has joked about the current app's ancient design, writing that "2015 called and wants its app back.

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Video Demo Ad Roll

Bloomerang

The post Video Demo Ad Roll appeared first on Bloomerang.

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9 Engaging, Event-Free Fundraisers for Teams on a Budget

sgEngage

As a nonprofit professional, you know how important fundraising is to the mission-driven space. Fundraisers raise awareness for your brand, drive donors to contribute to your organization, and push you closer to accomplishing your mission. However, fundraising events can be a source of stress and frustration for some nonprofits. Doing event fundraisers puts a strain on small organizations and teams working with tighter budgets.

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Develop a Nonprofit Leadership Transition Plan

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofit board members are typically not ready to lead the succession planning. With no succession plan in place, there may be a long gap in leadership before another executive is on board. Nonprofits should manage leadership transitions in advance in case there are unexpected departures.

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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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Samsung's 990 Pro PCIe 4.0 SSD boasts up to 7,450 MB/s

TechSpot

On Wednesday, Samsung unveiled the 990 Pro PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. The company is positioning the new product for gaming, 3D rendering, data analysis, and Ultra HD video editing.

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Academy: Giving Tuesday Matching Gifts

Bloomerang

The post Academy: Giving Tuesday Matching Gifts appeared first on Bloomerang.

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This freshly funded startup spun out of a student-run Stanford investment club

TechCrunch

In late 2020, a group of Stanford students banded together to create Stanford 2020, a venture fund solely to invest in their fellow classmates’ ventures. Given the school’s past in spinning out successful startup founders, it unsurprisingly had no trouble raising $1.5 million for the debut investment vehicle — waitlist not included. Now, two years later, the leader of that club, Steph Mui, is trying to replicate that playbook in the form of a venture-backed startup, and solo entrepreneursh

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Recycle, Reuse and Repurpose Creative

NonProfit PRO

Often, we fundraisers and direct marketers want to try something new because we were tired of it long before the donors are. We are always trying to come up with new stories, new ideas, and new approaches. But at some point, the creative juices stop flowing and we’re getting closer to burnout.

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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.