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Pop-Ups: How to Make Them Work for Your Nonprofit Website

Nonprofit Tech for Good

“Pop-ups.” For many of us, it’s a dirty word on the web. We all have bad memories of pop-ups interrupting our flow on websites when we simply wanted to read some content, buy something, or take another action. Everything is going great until that dreaded pop-up appears. Indeed, pop-ups can be disruptive and distracting when they’re poorly implemented or not useful.

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Your 2022 Fundraising Planner

NonProfit PRO

Set a goal, make a plan to achieve it, then work the plan. In Your 2022 Fundraising Planner, Pamela Grow - named one of America’s Top 25 Fundraising Experts - outlines how to organize your annual plan by funding source, strategy, cost, and anticipated income.

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Onboarding New Staff During a Pandemic and the Power of Company Fundamentals

The MatrixFiles

During the pandemic, Matrix Group has hired new staff. Most of them are out of state because, you know, why not? We are all remote anyway, so why does it matter if Mark is in New Jersey? Not to mention the fact that finding great talent is so tough right now, who cares if Mark is in New Jersey? I did fret a little, however, about onboarding these new staff.

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Your 2022 Guide to Hosting a Virtual Conference

Wild Apricot

Over the last two years, more and more organizations have made the move to virtual events and conferences. We now have the technology to host thousands of attendees in the virtual space, while providing them with valuable, engaging, and memorable experiences.

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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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8 Fundraising Tools to Watch in 2022

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Each year Nonprofit Tech for Good features a new set of niche online fundraising tools that are timely and relevant for the year to come. From accepting stock donations online to using TikTok for fundraising, these tools represent current trends in fundraising that will continue to mature throughout 2022. 1. DonateStock :: donatestock.com. DonateStock allows US-based nonprofits to easily claim and create a branded page that enables donors to give stock donations online to that nonprofit. 2.

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It's National 211 Day!

VisionLink

Today, on this second month, and the 11th day of 2022, 211s across our nation are recognized for the work they do. A simple three digit code lets anyone access a wealth of comprehensive, vetted, and regularly updated information to help those in need, and to help advocates and agencies who focus on helping others. Whether they are communicating by phone, text, or chat, or through public facing directories of resources and services, or through translators and assistive devices, these specialists

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Fundraisers Must Take Time Off From Work. Here’s How to Do It.

Get Fully Funded

When you work in fundraising, the last thing you may think you can do is take time off from work. Fundraising has a round-the-clock urgency, the feeling that you always need to be planning the next campaign, sending a report to a funder, or whipping up social media graphics. It’s true, there is a lot to do. And one thing you absolutely, positively MUST DO if you want to stay at the top of your game is take time off.

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The Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Although the most popular accounting software products- like QuickBooks and SAP- handle the needs of businesses in many industries, nonprofits have a unique business model and accounting standards and require different features and functionality from accounting software. Keep reading this Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits to learn what makes accounting for nonprofits unique and get tips on choosing the best accounting software for your organization.

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Trends and Must-Have Social Media Tools Ruling 2022 

NonProfit PRO

Social media is an essential marketing tool to drive brand awareness. As we enter a new year soon, let’s explore first some of the top trends and then some of the excellent tools to have your brand stand out from the rest.

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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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How To Handle A Disgruntled Donor

Bloomerang

Have you ever worried about offending a donor? If so, you’re not alone. Most fundraisers I know have done their share of mental gymnastics worrying about this possibility. Maybe you’re afraid you’ll offend them by sending too many emails. Perhaps you’re worried about the response to a photo or language you used in your appeals. The important thing is to be prepared to respond to your donors’ feelings.

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3 game-changers for your next association management software

Nimble AMS

When you’re looking for new software to manage your organization, you have many choices. . Here are three things to look for in your next AMS that will make a big difference for your association. Many associations are starting to re-think their technology strategy to adapt to our changing world. If you’re at the point of looking for new software to manage your association, you have lots of choices. .

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First Impressions: 6 Tips to Improve Your Website's Homepage

Bonterra

You've probably heard the common adage “You only get one chance to make a good first impression.” This is true in multiple aspects of life, from a first date to a job interview to meeting a new neighbor for the first time. Humans tend to form snap judgments, and although we can change those sentiments over time, you never forget the first impression.

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6 Points of Economic Reality for Major Gifts

NonProfit PRO

“We need more money. That’s why we’re starting a major gifts program.” This is how many leaders think the economy of a major gifts program works. They decide to do it and — bam! — the money starts to flow in immediately. These leaders need a dose of economic reality as it relates to major gifts.

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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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The importance of talking about—and collecting data on—race to improve racial equity

Candid

Originally published by the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP). . Not so long ago, the word “race” was something that many people shied away from—a four-letter word not to be spoken in polite company. Similarly, “racial equity” and “racial justice” were terms mostly used by advocates and experts. Today, these terms come up in daily conversations, corporate websites, and foundations’ decision-making and strategies.

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Fundraising Best Practices: How To Host A Successful Peer-To-Peer Event

Bloomerang

Are you struggling to find new donors? If so, peer-to-peer fundraising is a perfect fundraising strategy for you to try out this year. With peer-to-peer fundraising, donors raise money on your behalf by leveraging their personal networks. This strategy encourages your supporters to engage with each other and their friends and creates further awareness for your nonprofit by spreading your mission to new audiences.

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End-of-Year Fundraising Findings Feast

M+R

Read time: 6 minutes. A couple weeks ago, we indulged in a few quick bites of end-of-year fundraising data. We reported on some of the variability between nonprofits, the continuing importance of email, and the success of paid search advertising. Our bouches were amused — but of course we wanted more. . Now that we have had a chance to crunch the numbers, here is the entree course: the most important trends we saw in December, 2021.

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Making the Right Software Choices in a Rapidly Evolving Nonprofit Tech Market

NonProfit PRO

Today’s nonprofits cannot thrive without a solid technology foundation and a strong technology strategy. But finding the right technology for your organization and implementing it in a way that supports your short-term and long-term goals can be challenging. It can help to know some basics about today’s nonprofit technology landscape. Here are some essential ideas to consider as you think about your nonprofit’s technology choices.

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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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Ask Vu: Love, Dating, and Romance Advice For Nonprofit Professionals

Nonprofit AF

Hi everyone. Valentine’s Day is coming up next Monday, which means that many people are thinking about romance, love, and.

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This is your brain on stories

Hands on Fundraising

When I was in high school, it was the highly-anticipated movie event of a lifetime. None of the theaters nearby were showing it – yet. But my friends and I were determined. We located a theater 40 minutes away. The next problem: how would we get there? My parents couldn’t give me the car that […]. The post This is your brain on stories appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Using Music and Data to Measure Impact and Wellbeing

Saleforce Nonprofit

The Salesforce ecosystem is an intelligent receptacle of information where we input data, and, in turn, we get recommendations on ways to be more efficient and make our customers’ journeys more engaging. But what if we could move beyond that and use the power of connected data clouds to directly change lives? At Noise Solution , we’re doing just that.

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Dysfunctional Boards Are the Result of Dysfunctional Members

NonProfit PRO

If you work for any nonprofit, over time, you will interface with a nonprofit board of directors. Board members can help take a nonprofit to a successful level or be an energy drain on staff members.

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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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Engaging Recurring Donors: 4 Impactful Strategies

Achieve

As a nonprofit professional, you’re likely always looking for ways to further. develop your fundraising skills. and improve your current strategies. Of the many things nonprofits need to focus on, recurring donors can sometimes fall by the wayside due to their reliability. However, it’s this same reliability that makes their relationships with your nonprofit so important to your overall success. .

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The 7 Pillars of Donor Love

DonorPerfect

Submitted by Sabrina Walker Hernandez Donor love is the key to repeat gifts. 65% of first-time donors don’t make a second gift. That’s what Penelope Burk’s donor-centered research tells us. Most studies agree that it costs nonprofits about 10 times more to bring in a new donor than to keep an existing donor. For each Read More ». The post The 7 Pillars of Donor Love appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Online Fundraising Tips for Nonprofits

Saleforce Nonprofit

This just in: online fundraising is on the rise! This isn’t a surprise — the world was becoming more digital prior to the pandemic — but the shifts we’ve all made in the past two years have really accelerated digital adoption for the impact sector. So what is online fundraising, exactly? Online fundraising is simply a way for nonprofit organizations to raise money online, rather than the more traditional in-person fundraising route.

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Nonprofits Are Facing New Challenges. Can Insurance Help?

NonProfit PRO

Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) is proud to partner with NonProfit Pro to provide the 2021 Research report: “Challenges, Opportunities, and Insurance Buying Trends in the Nonprofit Industry 2021.” Download your FREE report to learn about the current challenges and impact of COVID-19 on this sector.

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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.