Sat.Mar 30, 2024 - Fri.Apr 05, 2024

article thumbnail

Three Data-Informed Strategies for Better Member Engagement

Association Analytics

In the association world, member engagement is always a top priority – but it’s not always a successful endeavor. Most associations don’t have an easy way to measure member engagement across all their different systems and touch points. And even when measured, it can be tricky to know how to use engagement scores to improve member experience and operational results.

Data 210
article thumbnail

Visibility and relationships: Effective fundraising for small nonprofits

Candid

Asking grantmakers for funding can be an intimidating process, especially for small or lesser-known nonprofits. Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How Digital Are Canadian Charities Now?

Charity Village

CanadaHelps released the How Digital Are Canadian Charities Now Report, which delves into data from the Digital Skills Survey. In August 2023, CanadaHelps surveyed 1470 Canadian charities to gain insights into the state of charities’ skill sets and resources available to leverage digital technologies. According to the study, close to 60% of small charities (10 […] The post How Digital Are Canadian Charities Now?

Charity 60
article thumbnail

If You Don’t Have a Strategy for DAF Gifts, You Don’t Have a Fundraising Strategy

NonProfit PRO

Having a comprehensive strategy for soliciting donations from donor-advised funds is almost as important as breathing.

Strategy 246
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Raise More with These 10 Recurring Giving Strategies!

NonProfit PRO

Whether you're just getting started with recurring giving initiatives, or you've already embarked on the recurring giving revolution, you'll want to keep this list handy to help guide you through creating a successful recurring giving program. Recurring giving is the key to achieving sustainable, long-term success! This guide serves as a blueprint to ignite recurring giving and create a lasting impact for your cause.

Giving 207

More Trending

article thumbnail

5 Reasons Tech is a Must-Have for Marketing Your Nonprofit’s Golf Event

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. Marketing your nonprofit’s golf tournament makes up the largest phase of event planning. Casting a wide net to attract the right golfers, sponsors, and supporters is key to making the tournament a success and raising the most money possible for your mission.

Tech 202
article thumbnail

6 Strategies to Boost Donation Revenue for Your Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

The past couple of years have represented a challenging time for nonprofit fundraising. Individual giving declined in 2022 , and 70% of nonprofits expect giving to continue to decrease or remain flat. In difficult circumstances, it’s helpful to return to the fundraising basics to ensure you’re making the most of tried and true strategies to boost your nonprofit’s donation revenue.

Donation 110
article thumbnail

Jewish Nonprofit Boards Perform Well But Need to Diversify, Build Stronger Cultures

NonProfit PRO

A new report shows that Jewish nonprofit boards perform well but could build stronger cultures, diversify, and improve in other ways.

Culture 279
article thumbnail

Celebrating Our Webby Award Nominations & Honorees

Forum One

Congratulations to all our partners who were nominated for the 2024 Webby Awards! We’re honored to be in such great company and to have our work with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute ( HHMI), Vilcek Foundation, and AARP recognized. We’re thrilled to share that HHMI’s Wild Hope has been nominated as well as being recognized as an honoree; Vilcek Foundation’s Pueblo Pottery: Stories of Clay has been nominated; and AARP’s Livability Index is an honoree!

Award 109
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

5 Cybersecurity Best Practices for Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Heather Mansfield , founder and editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good According to the 2023 Nonprofit Tech for Good Report , 27% of nonprofits worldwide have experienced a cyberattack (email phishing, website hacking, ransomware, social media attack, etc.). Cybersecurity at your nonprofit must be a priority in 2023. Below are five simple best practices for your nonprofit to ensure that your staff and your digital marketing and fundraising campaigns are safe and protected. 1) Use a premi

Practice 162
article thumbnail

Using Ad Libraries to Understand Nonprofit Competition

Whole Whale

Leveraging ad libraries can provide valuable insights into competitors’ strategies, industry trends, and best practices, helping nonprofits refine their own ad campaigns and messaging. By identifying potential partners, ensuring compliance, and measuring impact, nonprofits can maximize the effectiveness of their digital advertising efforts. Ultimately, investing time in exploring ad libraries can lead to more successful campaigns, increased engagement, and greater impact for the nonprofit&

Library 104
article thumbnail

North American Bancard Launches Payment Links in Payments Hub Platform

NonProfit PRO

North American Bancard added Payment Links to its Payments Hub merchant portal, which can help nonprofits hold fundraisers and seek donations.

Platform 207
article thumbnail

3 Strategies to Build Your Organization’s Financial Capacity

sgEngage

Let’s face it—budget planning can cause a lot of stress and anxiety for nonprofits. Do we have the funds this year to maintain our programs? And what do we do if the answer is “no”? Most organizations face frequent budget cuts, which creates organizational uncertainty and a scramble for new funding options. But what if your organization could engage in a more thoughtful and systematic practice to build your organizations’ financial capacity without making this tradeoff?

Build 102
article thumbnail

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!

article thumbnail

Applications now open for the BOF/BCFC B3 Capacity Development Program

Charity Village

The Black Opportunity Fund launched a grant and capacity-building program for Canadian Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-focused nonprofits and charities, in partnership with the Black Canadian Fundraisers Collective (BCFC), made possible through funding support from the TD Ready Commitment and the RBC Foundation. The BOF/BCFC B3 Capacity Building Program is an 8-month program designed to provide […] The post Applications now open for the BOF/BCFC B3 Capacity Development Program appeared

article thumbnail

Mitigating future risks: Why your organization should have an AI policy 

Candid

Artificial intelligence (AI) is radically changing the way organizations work. From programs that make complex data-based decisions to applications that transcribe spoken words into text, AI offers new opportunities to do things more creatively and efficiently. Within the social sector, AI is a powerful tool for fundraising , researching, grantwriting , and maximizing organizational impact.

Policy 105
article thumbnail

Reaching a State of Prime Association Performance

NonProfit PRO

To help your association reach and maintain a prime state of performance, ensure you have these seven components.

article thumbnail

Finding the stories you need

Hands on Fundraising

Giving is an emotional act. And stories are the way we connect to people’s feelings. You understand that. You know that we humans are wired for story. And that a story will plant an idea in someone’s head much better and faster than any list of facts. Feelings unlock donors’ desire to help. That’s why […] The post Finding the stories you need appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

Story 97
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Why Fund Accounting Software Beats Spreadsheets for Nonprofit Grant Reporting and Compliance

sgEngage

You’ve been grant shopping for some time now, but are you prepared for what’s next once you start to receive them? Many grants come with significant—and detailed—compliance requirements. To meet those requirements, you’ll need to be able to successfully track and manage your grants and effectively report on how you allocated these funds. If you are a grant-funded organization, it will be important to manage spending restrictions and meet reporting requirements.

Grant 99
article thumbnail

[ASK AN EXPERT] Should You Celebrate Your Nonprofit’s Anniversary?

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 when it makes sense to celebrate a nonprofit anniversary: Dear Charity Clairity, We have a 75 th anniversary coming up, and I really think we should do something to celebrate this milestone.

article thumbnail

Moore Launches Dynamic Creative Optimization Solution for Hyper-Personalized Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

Moore unveiled AI-powered capabilities to test and optimize creative content for hyper-personalized fundraising advertisements.

Personal 214
article thumbnail

Speaking opportunities for University of Alberta graduates working in the nonprofit sector

Charity Village

Are you a graduate of the University of Alberta? Do you currently work in the nonprofit sector or in a role supporting the sector? The University of Alberta Alumni Engagement Department may have speaking opportunities available for you. Help students and alumni learn about the different types of roles available in the sector and how […] The post Speaking opportunities for University of Alberta graduates working in the nonprofit sector appeared first on CharityVillage.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Seven ATLIS Sessions You Don’t Want to Miss

sgEngage

Inspired by more than 40 years of collaboration with private school leaders, Blackbaud has created a track of sessions for ATLIS 2024 , the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools’ annual conference. This curated track features members of Blackbaud’s K–12 Executive Advisory Board and our internal experts discussing how technology in schools has evolved, new best practices, and fresh ideas.

article thumbnail

How To Give Praise To An Employee

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Years ago, Entrepreneur magazine offered these timeless and valuable tips on how to give praise : Praise followed by criticism is not praise. Praise followed by praise is probably a little too much praise. Ending an expression of praise with ".and stuff" nullifies the praise. And, Make it timely. The closer the recognition is to the behavior, the more likely the behavior will be repeated.

Giving 84
article thumbnail

The Essential Grants Checklist

NonProfit PRO

Download this Essential Grants Checklist for best practices for staying on top of accounting for grants and boosting boost cash flow for your nonprofit! Use this resource to track the pre-award, post-award and audit stages of the grant process. Check off each step from being awarded to the accounting and reporting.

Grant 188
article thumbnail

The 2024 state of workplace health and wellness in Canada

Charity Village

Environics Research and Dialogue released The 2024 State of Workplace Health and Wellness in Canada Report, which delves into the latest research on the perceptions of working Canadians in relation to health and well-being. A survey of 1,027 employed Canadians (part-time and full-time) was conducted between February 1 and 16, 2024. According to the study, […] The post The 2024 state of workplace health and wellness in Canada appeared first on CharityVillage.

Canada 89
article thumbnail

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.