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Guide to Introducing New Tech in Your Organization

NonProfit PRO

With critical funding and a need to boost your services, the time to onboard innovative, effective case management software is now. Explore a calendar that gives you a roadmap for implementing our technology.

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International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

.orgSource

Each year, 12 million girls are married before they turn 18. In the United States, only approximately four states have a law prohibiting marriage under the age of 18. And, there are two states where a couple, accompanied by parents, can marry as early as 12 years old. I learned these disturbing, but important, statistics from Allison K. Summers, CAE, a guest on the Association 4.0 podcast.

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Thursday Thoughts: engaging advocates all year round

EveryAction

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Check out our last installment here! If your nonprofit does advocacy, you know that with this work, there are almost always consistent patterns of crisis management leading to later periods of denouement and down time.

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How to get your board on board to adopt new association management software (AMS)

Nimble AMS

Did you know that 47% of association professionals see executive leadership commitment and buy-in as vital to purchasing new technology? The latest Community Brands Association Trends Research also found that of the surveyed association professionals, 49% say their IT budget will increase, indicating that organizations understand the value and imperative of adopting new technology to survive in the future.

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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 Power of Listening: Diversifying Revenue Streams for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

In today's rapidly changing philanthropic landscape, nonprofit organizations face increasing challenges in securing sustainable funding for their missions. While traditional fundraising methods remain important, nonprofits must adapt to new strategies to stay ahead.

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The Ultimate Nonprofit’s Guide to End-of-Year Giving

OneCause

End-of-Year giving can be a hectic time for nonprofits, which is why OneCause has put together the ultimate guide to end-of-year giving programs. Let’s face it – the end of the year is crazy enough without having to worry about running successful giving campaigns. This guide is your answer to streamlining end-of-year giving process for ongoing success.

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How to boost association revenue with innovative technology

Nimble AMS

Is your association looking for strategies to drive revenue to help you meet your organizational goals? If so, you’re not alone. To meet the growing demands of your membership base, your association should consider adopting innovative technology like association management software (AMS). Leveraging modern software at your organization can help you provide an excellent member experience and ensure you remain a valuable member resource.

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How to Integrate Capital Campaigns Into General Fundraising Efforts and Marketing Initiatives

NonProfit PRO

Effectively incorporating capital campaigns into your general marketing campaigns can inspire donors to contribute not only to specific projects but also to the overall mission of your organization. Let’s explore strategies to integrate this approach into your fundraising.

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How to Set Up Your Nonprofit Accounting System RIGHT So it Helps You Grow

Get Fully Funded

When set up right, your nonprofit accounting system will help you manage your nonprofit and streamline processes like budgeting, projecting cash flow, and even hiring. The problem is that if you’re like most, you haven’t paid a lot of attention to your accounting system. Most people who start or lead nonprofits aren’t numbers people. In fact, they’d rather do most anything else than manage numbers.

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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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Consider Your Network: Try a Relationship-Based Donor Acquisition Strategy

DonorPerfect

As a fundraiser, you already know the importance of relationships in your overall strategy, particularly for major giving, legacy and planned giving, board management, and volunteer coordination. Have you thought about how you can leverage these already positive relationships to acquire new donors? People who are already connected to your supporters – like family, friends, Read More » The post Consider Your Network: Try a Relationship-Based Donor Acquisition Strategy appeared first on Nonp

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Direct mail built the conservative movement. Can influencers beat it?

M+R

Read time: 5 minutes It’s 1980, and you hear the mail slot clank down the hallway. Three postcards fan out before you. A sweet deal: 13 cassettes for $1. One from your local real estate agent, advertising the house you can buy on one salary. The third catches you off guard: Dear Friend: Do you believe that children should have the right to sue their parents for being “forced” to attend church?

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Ready or Not, Google Analytics 4 Is About to Change Your Nonprofit’s World

NonProfit PRO

On July 1, Google will be retiring its Universal Analytics to make way for Google Analytics 4. If you are tech savvy, this is good news. If not, this could be a time-consuming headache that burns through time and money. Here are some ways to manage the shift.

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The Greatest Challenges Facing Charities and Actions We Can Take

Charity Village

Original Broadcast Date: June 8, 2023. Summary: The rising cost of living has more Canadians than ever turning to charities to meet their needs, and the toll on the charitable sector is unprecedented. Following the release of CanadaHelps’ sixth edition of The Giving Report, Shannon Craig, General Manager, Donor Services and Brand Marketing of CanadaHelps, identifies […] The post The Greatest Challenges Facing Charities and Actions We Can Take appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Why It Matters and How to Protect Your Organization

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Why It Matters and How to Protect Your Organization As a superhero in the nonprofit world, you’re making a real difference every day. But did you know you also need to be a bit of a cyber-sleuth in today’s digital world? That’s right! Cybersecurity isn’t just for tech wizards—it’s important for everyone, including superheroes like you.

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How to Write Great Fundraising Emails

Neon CRM

Knowing how to write effective fundraising emails is an increasingly important skill. Email is one of the most popular fundraising channels: 48% of donors prefer to receive updates and appeals in their inboxes, and email beats out social media, phone calls, and other digital channels in terms of fundraising performance. Lots of elements work together to make a great fundraising email.

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Cyber Breaches Have Far-Reaching Consequences Beyond Finances at Nonprofit Organizations, Says Info-Tech Research Group

NonProfit PRO

To aid nonprofit organizations in safeguarding their stakeholders' information, Info-Tech Research Group, a global IT research and advisory firm, has released its latest industry blueprint, "Strengthen Your Nonprofit's Privacy and Security Operations.

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Getting more joy in life

Charity Village

People on the verge of retiring or recently retired often express a desire in the next chapter of their lives to find the things that bring them joy. It’s as if they’ve finally reached a place in life where they’re ready to off load some of the weight they’ve been carrying and travel a bit […] The post Getting more joy in life appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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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Blue Fox CEO Chantal Sheehan Joins Equality Florida’s Equality Means Business Advisory Council

Blue Fox

READ: Her Statement on the Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace ​Our team at Blue Fox is proud to announce that our CEO, Chantal Sheehan , is now one of the 150+ Florida business members of Equality Florida’s Equality Means Business Advisory Council. Equality Florida is the largest civil rights organization in Florida dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s LGBT community.

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Open for comment: Proposed changes to Candid’s taxonomy

Candid

Every year, Candid processes data on nearly two million organizations and more than three million grants. That data makes its way into various products and services to help: nonprofits find funding; researchers, advocates, and journalists derive insights into what is happening in the sector; and all types of funders to make funding decisions. All this work would be significantly more difficult if it weren’t for Candid’s taxonomy, the Philanthropy Classification System (or PCS).

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4 Keys to Grow Your Corporate Giving Program

NonProfit PRO

Corporate partnerships can have a big impact on a nonprofit organization’s fundraising efforts, In fact, NonProfit PRO found in a recent survey that 22% of nonprofits cited their top priority for 2023 as engaging in more corporate partnerships. Here are four keys to develop and grow your corporate giving program.

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Customized vs. Configurable Software Solutions: Which Should You Choose?

sgEngage

As we evolve into a society that increasingly relies on software to manage everything from personal communications to banking needs, the debate over the pros and cons of configurable vs. customized solutions is a part of every software evaluation. While configurable solutions and customized solutions are often used interchangeably, there are significant differences that you should understand before you make a new software investment.

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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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4 Ways to Inspire Volunteers to Be a Part of Your Mission

Volunteer Hub

If you want volunteers to continue to provide their time towards your cause, inspire them to be a part of your organizations mission. Here are 4 ways to build a lifelong connection with your volunteers. Think back to the first time you volunteered to help a nonprofit. Were you inspired to make a difference? Did you feel as though you were a part of a team working towards a greater cause?

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5 Ways to Close More Sponsorship Deals in the Next 90 Days

The Sponsorship Collective

Are you on a quest to increase your sponsorship quotient? This isn’t an overnight process, but if you’re willing to put time and work in, you can begin closing more deals within the next 90 or so days. How do you do it? Here are five ways to taste more sponsorship success over the next […] The post 5 Ways to Close More Sponsorship Deals in the Next 90 Days appeared first on The Sponsorship Collective.

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Donor-Advised Fund Spotlight Report Examines Grantmaking Trends Through 15 Years of Economic Fluctuations

NonProfit PRO

A new spotlight report from National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), found that DAF grantmaking growth rates have consistently surpassed growth rates of individual giving and other forms of giving for the past 15 years.

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The Complete Guide to Facebook Ads for Nonprofits

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Social media has changed the marketing world, and Facebook Ads for nonprofits are an easy tool to increase your organization’s presence online. Since 2009, Facebook has provided the option to create featured ads on their platform to help businesses and organizations reach others’ newsfeeds. Facebook Ads are available to pretty much anyone who wants to increase the visibility of their posts.

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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.