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The Benefits of Hosting Small Fundraising Events vs. Large Galas

Nonprofit Tech for Good

With COVID restrictions putting the brakes on many of the past two years’ large gatherings, nonprofits are anxious to resume in-person events – and supporters are looking forward to attending. How can you capture this enthusiasm and turn it into support for your organization? Fundraising events are great opportunities to meet new friends, strengthen existing relationships, and serve a vital role in the revenue cycle of a nonprofit. .

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Even a Tiny Gesture Can Make Monthly Donors Feel Special

NonProfit PRO

Recently, I presented at the Faith and Fundraising Conference in Milwaukee for about 400 in-person attendees. It was so wonderful to see people I hadn’t seen in a few years.

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Top 10 Analytics Quick Wins

Association Analytics

In our most recent blog post , we shared tips on how to build a business case to make data analytics a priority in 2022. Now that you are prioritizing data analytics, we want you to keep the momentum going with some quick wins. Quick wins will give you tangible results to keep data top of mind throughout your organization. Get your quick wins quickly by starting now!

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Russia blocks Twitter as Ukraine invasion escalates

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. As the invasion of Ukraine enters its third day, Russia has blocked access to Twitter in an apparent effort to stifle the flow of information, according to a report from the internet monitoring group NetBlocks. Beginning Saturday morning, NetBlocks saw failed or heavily throttled connections across every major Russian telecom provider, including Rostelecom, MTS, Beeline, and MegaFon.

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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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[WEBINAR] Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST (2 hours). Cost: $30 (USD). Presented by: Heather Mansfield , Founder of Nonprofit Tech for Good. This is the third webinar in a series of three that are part of a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits. Those who register for all three webinars will earn a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good.

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M-KOPA raises $75M as it clocks 2 million customers across four African markets

TechCrunch

A 2019 World Bank report says 85% of Africans live on less than $5.50 per day. A large percentage of these adults are unbanked and underbanked; thus, they don’t have access to credit and can’t afford important purchases outright. M-KOPA’s financing platform has proved helpful to this set of users since launching as an energy provider in 2011. The company, which enables underbanked customers in select African markets to access a broad range of products and services without collateral or a guarant

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Bloomerang Named To 2022 “Best Places to Work in Indiana” List

Bloomerang

Bloomerang , the complete donor management solution for thousands of small and medium-sized nonprofits, has been honored as one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. “We have many tremendous employers in the state, so it’s great to see more and more companies take part in this effort to evaluate their workplace cultures and gain the recognition they deserve,” says Indiana Chamber President Kevin Brinegar.

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I wish they had these induction-powered LED Legos when I was a kid

TechSpot

A few days ago, an enterprising Lego builder posted a video of his light-up Legos, and I was swept back to my childhood.

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Why Frontline Fundraisers Are Leaving Your Organization

NonProfit PRO

If you’re a frontline fundraiser who wants to resign or has already quit, your nonprofit organization does not care about you. If it did, you either wouldn’t be thinking of leaving right now, or it would have retained you instead of losing you to greener pastures. Unfortunately, those greener pastures are an illusion. Because, on average, you are leaving for another position every 15 to 18 months in search of an even greener, more lush pasture.

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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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Top tips for retaining and growing membership dues revenue

Nimble AMS

Here are six effective ways to demonstrate greater member value and keep members around longer. What association isn’t focused on increasing membership and improving member retention? . For most associations, membership dues represent the single largest source of revenue. So, it’s probably not too surprising that the 2021 Association Trends Study shows that those who work at associations see increasing membership and improving member retention as their top two most important activities in the

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Step-by-Step Plan for Activating Fundraising Ambassadors

Get Fully Funded

When you think of fundraising ambassadors, you might think of celebrities who use their fame to mobilize support for their favorite nonprofits. Orlando Bloom is an ambassador for UNICEF. Angelina Jolie, Elton John, and Scarlett Johansson use their star power to bring attention to their favorite causes. But fundraising ambassadors do not have to be celebrities.

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Bungie rejects Steam Deck’s Linux, threatens to ban Destiny 2 players there

The Verge

Image: Bungie. When will Bungie let Destiny 2 come to Valve’s Steam Deck handheld gaming PC ? It’s looking like the answer is never — because the soon-to-be Sony subsidiary has published an help page that not only says the game’s unsupported, but outright threatens to ban prospective Steam Deck players (via Wario64 ). The help page has a new section titled “Steam Deck and Destiny 2,” which reads: Destiny 2 is not supported for play on the Steam Deck or on any system utilizing Steam Play’s Proton

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What Skills Does a Nonprofit Executive Director Need?

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofit executive directors need to know what can make their organizations thrive. Think about what personal skills you need to improve, especially if you are interested in enhancing your job performance or if you aspire to the position of executive director.

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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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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X hits its lowest-ever price

TechSpot

AMD’s Ryzen 9 5950X launched with a $799 MSRP back in November. That steep price tag was backed by the kind of performance that made it our Best Value for Productivity winner in the Best CPUs list. It shared the honors with the Core i7-12700K, which we said is more.

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TechRepublic Premium editorial calendar: IT policies, checklists, toolkits, and research for download

TechRepublic

TechRepublic Premium content helps you solve your toughest IT issues and jumpstart your career or next project. The post TechRepublic Premium editorial calendar: IT policies, checklists, toolkits, and research for download appeared first on TechRepublic.

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NASA’s Roman telescope could spot Earth-like planets

Digital Trends

James Webb might be grabbing all the headlines right now, but NASA has big plans for another space-based telescope too: The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.

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Learn What You Need to Know About Crypto-Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

If you’re confused by cryptocurrency, you’re not alone. Join Keela’s founder and CEO, Nejeed Kassam, on March 22 to learn all nonprofits and fundraisers need to know about cryptocurrency and fundraising in 2022. Save Your Free Spot Today.

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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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Nvidia allegedly hacked its hackers, stole its data back

TechSpot

Nvidia told the Telegraph on Friday that it was investigating a security incident, which the Telegraph believes involved Nvidia's internal systems being "completely compromised." Official sources haven't said more.

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Facebook blocks Russian state media from advertising on the platform

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Facebook is blocking state-run Russian media outlets from advertising and monetizing content on the platform amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine (via Reuters ). 1/ We are now prohibiting Russian state media from running ads or monetizing on our platform anywhere in the world. We also continue to apply labels to additional Russian state media.

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NASA considers bird-like drones to explore Venus’s atmosphere

Digital Trends

NASA has announced some of the out-there futuristic mission concepts it plans to study, including a stunning plan to explore Venus using stingray-like drones.

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What 10 Nonprofits Are Doing to Aid Ukraine and Its Refugees

NonProfit PRO

While there are many more notable organizations working on the humanitarian crisis, here is a look at what 10 of your nonprofit peers are doing to support Ukraine.

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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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AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS Review: Can it beat Alder Lake?

TechSpot

The new Ryzen 6000 mobile CPUs upgrade AMD's mobile offering with Zen 3+ cores, RDNA2 graphics, and DDR5 memory. Today we're checking out the Ryzen 9 6900HS, which targets performance ultraportables.

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Payhawk becomes a unicorn as it extends its Series B

TechCrunch

European spend management startup Payhawk has added $100 million to its Series B round that I already covered back in November. The startup confirms that it has reached a post-money valuation of $1 billion, as The Information’s Kate Clark previous reported. Lightspeed Venture Partners is leading the new $100 million investment. Sprints Capital, Endeavor Catalyst, HubSpot Ventures and Jigsaw VC are also participating in the round.

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Remember that burning ship carrying luxury cars? It sank

Digital Trends

A cargo ship carrying luxury cars from Germany to the U.S. sank in the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday a week after a blaze prompted the crew to evacuate.

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How the CDC Foundation’s Digital Transformation Helped With Its Increased Donation Volume

NonProfit PRO

Behind the government agency CDC is the CDC Foundation. Like so many organizations, the CDC Foundation recognized the need for digital transformation and was in the middle of modernizing when COVID-19 hit.

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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.