Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

By Kim Peterson , Content Marketing Specialist for Give by Cell , a technology company that provides mobile fundraising tools and text messaging services to nonprofits. With average email open rates at 20% for nonprofits , many organizations struggle to grab the attention of supporters, volunteers, and donors. Today, statistics show that one in five consumers has more than 1,000 unread emails in their personal inbox.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

By Guest Contributor, Amy Morrisey , Artisan E-Learning. Many nonprofits are interested in using e-learning to train staff members and volunteers. It can reach a larger number of people in a shorter amount of time than in-person training. Staff and volunteers can access the training anytime and anywhere. These seem like no-brainers. Why wouldn’t you just jump into e-learning as quickly as possible?

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The most effective way to get new members is by asking your current members to refer a friend. Here's how to take advantage of this by setting up a member referral program.

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Nucleus

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Back in July, we responded to the waves of client interactions we were having regarding the entirely new types of member data that were being generated by virtual events – things that can be known about attendees of virtual events but not live ones. An example of this is being able to track which sessions each individual attendee attended, and for how long.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. Stories are windows into new worlds. They whisk people away from their everyday lives and connect them with ideas that can revolutionize how they think. Now more than ever, nonprofits need to share stories of how they’re making the world better.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Amplify your fundraising efforts on Giving Tuesday by organizing a matching fund campaign. In this post, we discuss how to combine the two for maximum impact.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. posted by Eric Salazar Spring 2020 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. The disparities highlighted by the COVID-19 health crisis in health access, education equity, underinvested neighborhoods, and lack of or underemployment, all play a role in the disproportionate impact the crisis will continue to have on Latino and underserved communities nationwide.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

VolunteerHub’s integration with Salesforce is the icing on the cake for Habitat NOVA and is bridging the gap between volunteers and donors. Habitat for Humanity Northern Virginia (Habitat NOVA) is on a mission to help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance to create better lives for themselves and their children through the purchase of their first home.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

For many employers, the benefits package they are able to offer employees is a key element of employee retention. Ordinarily, these benefits are highlighted, shared, and explained at an employee benefits fair during the period of open enrollment. . But, given current restrictions imposed in response to the coronavirus, many companies, and human resources departments, have been forced to get creative. .

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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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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

In this post, find out what recurring donations are, what you can do with them, how they can help your organization, and how to get started.

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Blue Fox

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As if this year hasn’t been crazy enough, navigating through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is also an eyebrow raiser. The big question lately is when to submit the loan forgiveness forms (3508, 3508EZ, and 3508S)? If you’re fearful that you might miss the 11/30/2020 deadline–which is displayed in the upper-right corner of the forms–don’t worry, we have good news for you!

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

There’s no doubt that all of your members are valuable. They’re what make your association, well, an association. It’s important to engage with them all to drive member loyalty and keep your organization thriving. But, let’s focus just on your younger members for a bit. Young professionals in your industry represent the next generation of members for your association.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

If your donors don’t open your fundraising appeal letter it doesn’t even matter what’s inside it. It doesn’t matter how compelling the ask is, how great you told the story, or even how you made the donor the hero of that story. If they don’t open the envelope, they’ll never read all of your hard work. So, how do you get donors to open your fundraising appeal envelopes?

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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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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

We've put together the 2020 Membership Growth Report: Benchmarks and Insights for Growing Revenue and Constituents to learn how organizations grew their membership and revenue in 2019, so that we could share our top insights with you!

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 has brought unique challenges and obstacles that nobody could have expected. But even in the midst of social distancing guidelines and economic uncertainty, nonprofits have found creative ways to fundraise , engage supporters, and continue their work.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Choosing the right volunteer scheduling software for your organization comes down to identifying a solution that provides the features necessary to elevate your volunteer program and process. Investing in the right volunteer scheduling software can dramatically enhance your volunteer program and process. With so many volunteer management solutions on the market, it is key to identify software that saves your staff time, enhances efficiency, and provides a return on investment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Making a decision is one of the most important actions you'll take as a leader. When communicating your decisions to your team, be sure to explain both the process (how you came to the decision) and the reason for making your decision. Sometimes, unfortunately, managers announce a decision without clarifying the process and the reason for the decision.

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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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NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With the new school year in full swing all over the world, many are still trying to navigate COVID-19 pandemic physical distancing precautions, hybrid school events, and online learning. For the most part, we can expect to remain in a semi-virtual space for the rest of the school year , continuing into next year. . With the rise of COVID-19 cases and the second wave fast approaching, hosting a virtual school event is much more accessible, allowing your school to follow district, county, and stat

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you know that raising major gifts is one of the most strategic efforts your organization will complete. Your major gift officers conduct extensive prospect research, spend months carefully stewarding these prospects, and eventually approach the prospect with a large gift ask that’s been hand-tailored based on the relationship.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Photo: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, Facebook. As nearly half a million children in the Metro Atlanta area live in communities with low or very low child well-being, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta works with volunteers to create one-to-one mentoring relationships that defend, inspire and empower the potential that lives within every kid.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

From the book, Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change , comes this useful checklist from author H. James Dallas for how to identify and develop emerging talent in your company/organization. Dallas recommends that each question should be graded on a scale of 1 to 3, with 3 being the best. Use the questions and the scoring for you and your employee to work together toward the highest ratings across the board.

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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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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With the new school year in full swing all over the world, many are still trying to navigate COVID-19 pandemic physical distancing precautions, hybrid school events, and online learning. For the most part, we can expect to remain in a semi-virtual space for the rest of the school year , continuing into next year. . With the rise of COVID-19 cases and the second wave fast approaching, hosting a virtual school event is much more accessible, allowing your school to follow district, county, and stat

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

This week, we sat down with Jared Fenton. Jared is the president and founder of the Reflect Organization. Reflect is a national mental wellness nonprofit. Their core mission is to help college and university students care for their own mental health, as well as their peers’. . Now more than ever, loneliness and isolation are greatly affecting people.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

It’s no secret the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of scholarship management this year. Keith Brown, University of Wisconsin – Madison’s Assistant Director for S pecial Awards, and Alania Cater, Blackbaud’s Director of Product Management, were recently featured on the Changing Higher Ed podcast with Drumm McNaughton to share their insights on how the global pandemic has impacted scholarship management at institutions across the country and the long-term effects it will have m

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Here are 10 important questions business leaders should ask, according to Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge , authors of Helping People Win At Work : Does my business have a clear, meaningful, and easily understood vision/mission? Do I have the right people in the right seats on the bus? Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees?

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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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