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Fundraising Basics for Small Nonprofits: How to Make Your Grant Search More Effective

Charity Village

On January 23, join us for a free webinar to learn how to make your grant search more effective. For staff and volunteers who are new to fundraising, finding grants to fund your initiatives can be challenging, particularly for small organizations lacking a grant writer. This webinar is designed to guide organizations unfamiliar with the grant application […] The post Fundraising Basics for Small Nonprofits: How to Make Your Grant Search More Effective appeared first on CharityVillage.

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How to Increase Nonprofit Direct Mail Response in 2024

NonProfit PRO

By leveraging the power of social proof and storytelling, you can drive higher returns from your strategic direct mail campaigns.

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The Best A/B Testing Tools for Nonprofits

Whole Whale

While you read this someone is on your site getting confused. Confusion then leads to anger and anger leads to the darkside (a person not becoming a donor or supporter). A/B testing and selecting appropriate optimization tools are crucial for nonprofits. These practices can significantly impact their ability to engage supporters, drive donations, and achieve their mission.

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How To Help After Hurricane Helene

Bloomerang

With catastrophic flooding and winds of up to 140 mph, Hurricane Helene has had a devastating impact on Florida’s Big Bend area and much of the Southeastern U.S. Entire communities have been destroyed, and millions are without power across Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia, and more than 100 lives have been lost in the wake of this dangerous Category 4 hurricane.

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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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Time Running Out To Comply With California Fundraising Law

The NonProfit Times

Fundraisers are scrambling to comply with an October 12 deadline to register without penalties with the State of California regarding the Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable Purposes Act. Passed in 2021 , it establishes a new statutory framework regulating online charitable fundraising platforms. California’s solicitation laws did not specifically reach online platforms, leaving what state officials called “a gap in the regulatory framework with respect to a fast-growing and

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How to Create a Mid-Level Donor Strategy

CauseVox

As nonprofit professionals, we spend a lot of time focused on major donors or on crowdfunding campaigns that target smaller donors. As a result, we can often miss the hidden gems of our donor base, the passionate, engaged, and consistently generous mid-level donors. Mid-level donors are those typically contributing between $1,000 and $10,000 annually and act as a crucial bridge between small and major donors.

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Black Women, Education and the Future of Philanthropy

NonProfit PRO

As we approach the end of the year, it is crucial to spotlight the transformative role Black women play in the philanthropic sector.

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Mind the gap

Hands on Fundraising

It can be the toughest part of your fundraising communications to grasp. Like a slippery fish, it keeps jumping from your grasp. I’m talking about your fundraising offer, of course. The gap that describes your need. The central part of fundraising that’s so easy to slide over, or step around. The guts of the whole […] The post Mind the gap appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Learn How To Unlock The Upside of Disruption

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Today’s leaders navigate an increasingly complex and volatile world that changes by the minute, facing uncharted forces from AI-driven disruption to talent scarcity and geopolitical risk. Yet we often overestimate the risks of bold decisions and underestimate the downside of standing still. More specifically, according to Hack Future Lab : 93% of leaders expect significant AI-driven disruption over the next five years, but only 27% have the right mindsets and capabilities to respond. 81% of lead

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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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AI and Innovation Take the Spotlight:  Insights from.orgCommunity’s 9th Annual Solutions Day

.orgSource

Solutions Day brought together some of the brightest minds in associations, technology, and innovation. This year’s event was a deep dive into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it is reshaping the association landscape. From cutting-edge AI applications to member-focused strategies, the event was packed with insights on how associations can stay ahead in an increasingly digital world.

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5 Software Developments That Should Be on Your Nonprofit’s Radar

NonProfit PRO

Let’s take a look at current software trends to consider as you plan your nonprofit’s technology mix for today and the future.

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How to Leverage LMS Data Analytics for Better Decision-Making in Corporate Training

Gyrus

How to Leverage LMS Data Analytics for Better Decision-Making in Corporate Training GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In today’s competitive business landscape, Learning and Development (L&D) programs are key drivers of employee growth, retention, and overall business success. Learning Management Systems (LMS) give organizations access to vast amounts of data on employee training performance.

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How to Create a Winning Volunteer Newsletter: Ideas, Examples and Templates to Inspire

Wild Apricot

Do you find yourself sending a thousand emails to your volunteers that never get opened? Here's why you might want to send them a volunteer newsletter instead, plus great examples and templates you can use.

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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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AI coding assistants do not boost productivity or prevent burnout, study finds

TechSpot

The study tracked around 800 developers, comparing their output with and without GitHub's Copilot coding assistant over three-month periods. Surprisingly, when measuring key metrics like pull request cycle time and throughput, Uplevel found no meaningful improvements for those using Copilot.

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Better Giving Launches Sustainability Fund, Calls for Nonprofit Industry Overhaul

NonProfit PRO

Better Giving launched its Better Giving Manifesto, a declaration for change in how nonprofits access funding and resources online.

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The 2024 Nimble AMS Xcellence Award Winners

Nimble AMS

Nimble AMS is excited to celebrate continuous innovation, growth, and success in the association, non-profit, and member-based organization industries. That’s why Nimble AMS is thrilled to announce the Nimble AMS Xcellence Awards to recognize and honor the incredible achievements of our clients. Continue reading to learn which outstanding clients won the 2024 Nimble AMS Xcellence Awards.

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What is Tableau Cloud Manager?

Tableau

Spencer Czapiewski October 1, 2024 - 4:42pm Anika Martynowych Director, Product Management Earlier in my career, I was an admin for a massive e-commerce leader with an equally massive Tableau deployment. I loved the flexibility and manageability of Tableau Server, but I didn’t love managing updates and troubleshooting performance issues. A migration to Tableau Cloud would have eased those challenges, but at the time, Tableau Cloud had a single site limit.

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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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Breakthrough bendable 32-bit microprocessor costs less than a buck to make

TechSpot

That material is called indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO), which replaces the more conventional silicon. The key innovation lies in avoiding the complex (and expensive) packaging that silicon chips require to protect their brittle nature from the stresses induced by flexing. Instead, IGZO transistors can be printed directly onto plastic.

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Study Reveals Donor Attitudes Toward AI in Charitable Organizations

NonProfit PRO

A new independent study sheds light on how AI use by nonprofits is reshaping donor behavior, trust and engagement.

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Exploring LightGBM: Leaf-Wise Growth with GBDT and GOSS

Machine Learning Mastery

LightGBM is a highly efficient gradient boosting framework. It has gained traction for its speed and performance, particularly with large and complex datasets. Developed by Microsoft, this powerful algorithm is known for its unique ability to handle large volumes of data with significant ease compared to traditional methods. In this post, we will experiment with […] The post Exploring LightGBM: Leaf-Wise Growth with GBDT and GOSS appeared first on MachineLearningMastery.com.

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Nominate a young Canadian under the age of 30 for Canada’s Walk of Fame’s Community Hero Program

Charity Village

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) presents the Community Hero program, which recognizes exceptional Canadians under 30 who positively influence the lives of others and make a profound impact on their communities and beyond. Nominate an individual in your community who significantly contributes to the betterment of society. The selected grand prize winner will receive a […] The post Nominate a young Canadian under the age of 30 for Canada’s Walk of Fame’s Community Hero Program a

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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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Mark Zuckerberg overtakes Jeff Bezos as world's second-richest person as Meta shares hit all-time high

TechSpot

Things weren't looking rosy for Meta in 2022 as it suffered a downturn following the pandemic boom period. For the first time since its inception 17 years ago, the number of global daily Facebook users declined as the company's shares fell 24%, wiping $200 billion off its market value.

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New Study Reveals 78% of Pre-Retirees and Retirees Prioritize Charitable Giving

NonProfit PRO

New research revealed that more than half of pre-retirees and retirees are committed to charitable giving, plus other donor insights.

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Industries in Focus: Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Threat Detection

Machine Learning Mastery

Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and numerous. To address these challenges, the industry has turned to machine learning (ML) as a tool for detecting and responding to cyber threats. This article explores five key ML models that are making an impact in cybersecurity threat detection, examining their applications and effectiveness in protecting digital assets. […] The post Industries in Focus: Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Threat Detection appeared first on

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Unlocking The Secrets To Finding Your Best Donors For GivingTuesday

Bloomerang

As we round the corner to year-end, nonprofits everywhere are gearing up for the big day: GivingTuesday. It’s the ultimate rush—your team’s prepped, your plan’s solid, and now the question is, who’s going to step up to make it a success? The right donors can make all the difference, but finding them—that’s where your challenge begins. How do you zero in on the supporters who’ll make the biggest impact?

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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.