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Build a Mission Worthy Team

.orgSource

When the first crew of astronauts departs for Mars, Suzanne T. Bell’s work will play a large role in their success. Bell is an associate professor of industrial and organizational psychology at DePaul University. She studies team composition. During the Mars mission, astronauts will be confined in a space the size of a studio apartment […]. The post Build a Mission Worthy Team appeared first on.orgSource.

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How to Calculate the Number of Major Gift Officers You Need

NonProfit PRO

I am often asked for a formula for adding major gift officers (MGOs) to an organization. And while there are many variables to consider, they boil down to these four points.

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Afraid of the Office? Top 3 Keys To Make Your Association a Kick-ass Place to Work According to History

Association TV

Caution: No turtles were harmed in the making of this blog. We’ve all heard tales from friends and family of these luscious workspaces with ping-pong tables, Friday beers and unlimited PTO. But today, many people think of a great workplace as not even one specific place at all, with many employers opting for a permanent remote work setup after a trial proved prosperous during the pandemic.

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[Free Webinar] The Formula to Successful Nonprofit Giving Days Year Round

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Cause awareness and giving days are 24-hour (or longer) fundraising events that can be powerful moments throughout the year. These days are aimed at rallying communities together to maximize awareness, engagement, and donations. But did you know that GivingTuesday isn’t your only giving day opportunity? Join us as we share how your nonprofit can stand out amongst the crowd.

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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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The Easiest Way To Collect and Track Membership Dues

Wild Apricot

If you’re starting a membership organization, one of the first things you’ll want to think about is how to collect membership dues. Membership managers often find it challenging to: Decide on a fair price and payment schedule for their.

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Afraid of the Office? Top 3 Keys To Make Your Association a Kick-ass Place to Work According to History

Association TV

Caution: No turtles were harmed in the making of this blog. Correction error: In the podcast, I suggest the East India Company first moved into their office in Britain in the 19th Century, when it was in fact the 18th Century. The article has been updated with the correct century. We’ve all heard tales from friends and family of these luscious workspaces with ping-pong tables, Friday beers and unlimited PTO.

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Celebrating National Disability Independence Day

VisionLink

In honor of National Disability Independence Day, Visionlink commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and celebrates the structural changes across the US since July 1990 and the assistive digital technologies that we've embraced. We're partnered with the World Institute on Disability to help evacuate individuals with disabilities from Ukraine--and more generally, to move the Visionlink platform from assistive compliance, to actually well designed usability.

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The Ultimate Guide to Donation Pages for Nonprofits + 25 Examples to Fire Up Your Fundraising

Wild Apricot

Donations are the lifeblood of any nonprofit! Not only do they bring in regular revenue, but they also represent the strength of your relationships with your supporters. Looking for an easy way to turn those supporters into donors? Then it’s.

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What Makes Donors Respond to Marketing?

NonProfit PRO

Your story is essential, and people want to hear it. Let’s review what makes donors respond to your marketing and how you can improve the effectiveness of your campaign.

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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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Why your association needs to adopt a flexible IT budget

Nimble AMS

Adopting new technology is a sometimes stressful, always necessary responsibility for association leaders. During the pandemic leaders rethought how they handled all aspects of their organization more than ever before. But technology is the key factor that continues to be impacted today by the effects of COVID-19 in our society. . According to Liane Radford of Dennison & Associates, due to the upheaval of the past years “organizations have started to change their mindset on budget, nee

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Why trauma-informed workplaces are necessary to support nonprofit staff and volunteers

Charity Village

I usually feel the tension in my shoulders first, weighing me down, then the pain makes its way down my back, running down my legs, and the nausea sets in. I start to feel paralyzed – frozen – unable to process more information or take in anything else. This is my trauma response – and […]. The post Why trauma-informed workplaces are necessary to support nonprofit staff and volunteers appeared first on CharityVillage.

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The overhead myth: crash course to fundraising transparency

Candid

The overhead myth is a pervasive challenge for nonprofits, often leading to organizations that are under-funded, unable to make an impact that aligns with their potential, and rapidly losing high-performing employees. It’s not a new concept; in fact, as far back as 2013, GuideStar (Candid’s predecessor organization along with Foundation Center), the BBB, and Charity Navigator came together to issue a call to stop the overhead myth. .

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Overcome Staffing Challenges by Focusing on Your What and How

NonProfit PRO

Besides fundraising, Nonprofits have other business challenges. Some years, that means accommodating rising expenses while trying to overcome budget shortfalls. This year, according to the 2022 Nonprofit Industry Pulse Survey, many nonprofits named staffing shortages as a top issue — and they’re not alone in this.

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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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Nonprofit Grants: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation To Fund $9 Billion

Bloomerang

On Wednesday, July 13, Bill Gates started a Twitter thread with an interesting observation: Several huge global setbacks over the past few years have left many people discouraged and wondering whether the world is destined to get worse. It’s not interesting because it’s a revelation. It’s hard to imagine that there are people in the world who didn’t feel the effects of at least one of the setbacks he listed: the pandemic , the war in Ukraine, the damage from climate change, the progress we’ve lo

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6 tips to increase recurring donations

Charity Village

There’s no question that recurring donors are the backbone of your organization. Not only are they 5x more valuable than one-off donors, recurring donors allow you to work more effectively and accurately plan for the future, knowing that you’ll have a consistent funding stream to carry you through. It’s key to building sustainable short – […].

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Power in Solidarity: Reflections from AAPIP and NAP’s joint convening

Candid

Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) and Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP)’s joint convening, Power in Solidarity. On a personal level, this convening was special, as it was the first in-person conference I attended since the outbreak of COVID-19, and it was a wonderful space to be in!

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5 Great Examples of Nonprofit Calls to Action

NonProfit PRO

Writing a call to action (CTA) that hits the spot every time is part art, and part science. CTAs need to be short, sweet, and to the point. Here are five examples of winning CTAs that you can draw inspiration from.

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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 AN EXPERT] How To Frame And Record Combined Asks For Capital, Endowment, And Operations

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to record and frame a combined ask (operations, campaign or program funding, etc.) for a capital campaign. . Dear Charity Clairity, We are running a capital campaign to open a home, plus fundraising for operations.

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Dropbox for Nonprofits: Benefits and Available Discounts

Donorbox

Dropbox is an online file-sharing service. From adding e-signatures to sharing documents, images, and videos with anyone, Dropbox is an easy and secure option for organizations and individuals alike. Nonprofits can use this service to create event planning checklists, event timelines, budget planning, and of course, to share files with volunteers and team members as […].

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Collecting data during a humanitarian crisis

Candid

When a crisis occurs—whether it’s the war in Ukraine or the COVID-19 pandemic—people seek up-to-date information. They want to understand, for example, how the crisis is evolving or how many people are affected. In the social sector, the questions that often emerge are: Which organizations are addressing the crisis? Who is funding them, and what activities do donors support?

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The NonProfit Voice Ep 66: The Evolution of Event Management

NonProfit PRO

In this episode of The NonProfit Voice Tech Series, Mark Becker, founding partner of Cathexis Partners and editorial advisory board member of NonProfit PRO, is joined by Karen Cincotti, assistant director of web and operations for the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, and Russ Oster, co-founder and CEO of Grassroots Unwired, to discuss event management technology.

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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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Utah Pride Center: Unite, Empower, Celebrate

DipJar

During the month of June, Pride events bloom across the country. In every state, these events are an encouraging reminder that the path forward needs to be one that recognizes, respects, and celebrates diversity, equality, and inclusion. . To learn more about Utah Pride and to hear about the role DipJar has played in supporting this momentum, we sat down with Kevin Randall, the communications director for the Utah Pride Center’s Pride Festival.

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How can nonprofits improve staff well-being to achieve desired results?

ASU Lodestar Center

Illustration by Yuxin Qin. posted by Kelly Hart Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. There is no doubt that nonprofits are driven by core values, mission and social goals. With a focus on critical issues across a diverse sector, nonprofit employees often find themselves so focused on others, that their own mental health and well-being are often forgotten.

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Write The Best Welcome Letter for New Members [2 Free Samples]

Donorbox

Members are a necessary asset for your nonprofit. These donors provide reliable funds for your programs and share your nonprofit’s mission with their friends and family. With every one of them coming in, you’re slowly building a loyal supporter base for your organization. With this in mind, you’ll want to write a membership welcome letter […].

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The Future of Nonprofit Leadership

NonProfit PRO

In this edition, we discuss leadership and what nonprofit leaders need to know about leading their organizations in the digital age. What are the new rules of leadership? How has it changed? And what will it take to drive your nonprofit to success in 2022 and beyond? Get answers to these questions and more inside of this month's ZGIVE INSIDER!

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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.