Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Volunteers are a lifeline for many nonprofits. More than 10.4 million volunteers are currently needed to support nonprofits (VolunteerMatch). And the current estimated national value of each volunteer hour is $29.95 (Independent Sector). Let’s do the math and make a conservative estimate. If every needed volunteer contributed just one hour each week, that time could be valued at about $16 billion annually !

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Your nonprofit likely has many goals it wants to accomplish, ranging in priority and timeline. Some of these goals may be broad and worldly, while others are not. However, for you to lay a path to accomplish your goals, your nonprofit should follow a similar structure for writing each of your goals. .

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Editor’s note: this post was originally published in October 2020 and was last updated in August 2022. It’s never too early to start planning for your nonprofit’s GivingTuesday and year-end fundraising efforts. In this six-part blog series, we’re highlighting key digital features your organization can start implementing now to boost fundraising this fall.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 31, 2022

How do I create a membership website through WordPress? Why should I use WordPress? These questions probably landed you on this page. Creating the best membership website for you can be a daunting task. There's lots to consider! Fortunately, you've.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

You’ve probably heard how important individual donors are to the sustainability of your nonprofit organization. For an early-stage organization, though, knowing how to get started can feel like an overwhelming task. In this free webinar , you’ll better understand why individual donors are important to your mission, where to find prospects, how to get your first donations, and what to do once you receive donations to retain a strong donor base. << Register Now >> Please Note

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 30, 2022

We had such a great time seeing you in Nashville at ASAE Annual 2022 ! While on the exhibition floor, we talked, we laughed, and we gave away amazing prizes. We also learned from some of the finest minds in the association space. . The theme of this year’s conference was Disruption=Opportunity. Each session we attended expanded on this theme perfectly, proving that trailblazing associations and innovative software like Nimble AMS have the power to transform any pain point into progress. .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2022

Think of a brand , any brand. Which business or organization comes to mind first? Whether it’s one of the big dogs or a smaller brand you love, they have surely advertised to you online. It may be how you first discovered them, and it’s likely a big part of their strategy to stay on your radar. At the start of my career, “advertising” was a dirty word in the nonprofit sector—as was “ marketing.

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Charity Village

AUGUST 31, 2022

Ever heard the saying, “You’re only as good as the people you surround yourself with?” That age-old adage most certainly applies to your nonprofit’s board of directors. If your board is engaged, diverse, and well-connected, you’ll likely propel your organization to new heights. On the flip side, having a lackluster board could negatively impact your […].

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 30, 2022

As offices reopen, organizations need to decide how remote work will fit into their business strategy. Because remote work carries unique risks and challenges when it comes to tax and compliance issues, adopting a proactive approach can help nonprofits avoid these headaches.

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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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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2022

Genially is an online content creation tool that can be used to produce presentations, videos, infographics, and more. The platform makes it possible for nonprofits to create interactive, animated, and dynamic content without any coding or graphic design expertise. It is a great solution for small or busy teams with a need for beautiful and functional visuals.

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Donorbox

AUGUST 30, 2022

Have you ever wondered if there was a difference between recurring donations and memberships? Why do online donation tools offer both, and should your nonprofit include both? The answer to this question depends on your organization’s fundraising goals and why you want people to give. In this article, we’ll explore the similarities and differences between […].

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DonorPerfect

AUGUST 30, 2022

We frequently get questions from DonorPerfect clients about multichannel fundraising and Giving Tuesday, respectively. Fortunately for fundraisers, these two strategies actually go hand-in-hand! To attract, cultivate, and steward donors in just 24 hours on Giving Tuesday, you may need to communicate through multiple channels, which requires creativity.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

As you gear up for year-end appeals. You’re thinking about things like when you’ll get started, how many communications you’ll send and through what channels and what will be the focus of your messages. But here’s one thing you might have overlooked: How will you use technology to improve your year-end fundraising?

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Toward the beginning of Joseph Lalonde ’s book, Reel Leadership , he shares, “We’re going to delve into the leaderships lessons we can find in movies. We’re going to discover that movies are a fantastic way to learn, grow, and engross yourself in leadership. So, sit back; get ready. We’re going to dive into some reel leadership.” You are going to enjoy the journey Lalonde takes you on, by first setting the stage as he chronicles the history of film, the history of leadership, and the science of

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Charity Village

AUGUST 31, 2022

This article is an excerpt from Conscious Service: Ten Ways to Reclaim your Calling, Move beyond Burnout, and Make a Difference without Sacrificing Yourself (Hazelden Publishing, Publication Date: April 2022) and is reprinted with permission. What happens to our health when our happiness is seen as optional in our organizations, or when we’re stressed by competing demands?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

I’ve been fortunate enough to work with several nonprofit organizations that weren’t part of a national charity, university system, or hospital, which have attracted multimillion dollar donations. These nonprofits didn’t have major gift officers or even planned giving staff. They were small shops staffed in most cases with a single development director.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 30, 2022

Where do you see your fundraising organization in five years? To answer this important question, your organization should use this five-step maturity model. This tool helps to identify strategies to drive growth, build new and retain current supporter relationships, and ultimately increase mission impact.

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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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CauseVox

AUGUST 30, 2022

For the vast majority of nonprofit organizations, your year-end campaign is, by far, the most important. In fact, 30+% of all annual giving occurs in December. With stakes that high, it’s no wonder that planning your year-end campaign can be stressful, even intimidating. And in the whirlwind of asking, many organizations often forget to plan what happens after the gift is made.

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The Sponsorship Collective

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

As a sponsorship seeker, are you looking to renegotiate with a sponsor for even more money? Perhaps you’ve been dissatisfied with the quality of your sponsor relationships in the past and you want to take things to the next level. In both those scenarios and many more, that means increasing what you offer a sponsor. […]. The post The Top Five Things Sponsors Want More Of appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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Hands on Fundraising

AUGUST 30, 2022

Wondering how to engage your supporters? You don’t need us to tell you that donors are what keep the lights on at your organization! That’s why one of the biggest pain points in the nonprofit world is dealing with lapsed donors. Constantly replacing churned donors with new ones isn’t a sustainable strategy. Instead, you should […]. The post How to Engage with Supporters on Social Media: 4 Tips appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 29, 2022

PayPal announced Grant Payments, a new product that enables donor-advised fund (DAF) sponsors, community foundations, and other grantmakers to deliver grants to charities quickly and electronically via PayPal.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Get excited – we are only three weeks away from Dreamforce! . Dreamforce is Salesforce’s pinnacle event that unites Trailblazers from all over the globe for three days of learning, networking, philanthropy, and fun. This year marks 20 years of Dreamforce, making it a cause for celebration. Inspiration will flow at this year’s keynotes with exciting speakers, like Jane Goodall, Jennifer Hudson, and Matthew McConaughey.

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Charity Village

AUGUST 31, 2022

CivicAction has launched a new program called BoardShift that prepares and matches talented Indigenous, Black, and racialized candidates with nonprofit, charitable, and public board opportunities. The program provides tools and resources to support boards through modelling inclusive governance practices that will equip organizations with the knowledge that they need to amplify the voices of the […].

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 29, 2022

One of the most important ways your Board can help your nonprofit is by helping you raise money, especially connecting you to potential resources and engaging in the work of major giving. But, if you’re like most, when you ask Board members for prospect names or to help you ask people for money, they’re suddenly busy that day. It’s a common problem.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 29, 2022

Our culture celebrates self-reliance and admires the “self-made," yet, it’s a myth. I’m going to tell you right now to put away that lie and embrace the fact that all of us need a coach to help guide us in our work and in our lives.

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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.

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