Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 26, 2020

By Katie Casillas , director of marketing at GolfStatus.org , an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. Planning amid uncertainty presents substantial challenges—especially for event fundraisers who must book venues, sign contracts, and send invites, all the while being ready to adapt with just-in-case protocols. Such is the current reality for many fundraisers heading into 2021 with mixed predictions for whether in-person gatherings will be possible and in what capacity.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Nonprofits have so much to learn from subscription based businesses like Netflix and Spotify. Here's how your nonprofit can implement and benefit from a subscription business model.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Introduction to the series from Computer and Text Neck Stretching Exercises by Desk Yogi. Since the pandemic started and the shift to all virtual, I have found myself sitting in front of a screen for longer stretches. If I don’t take stretch breaks at my desk or encourage everyone to stretch with me during virtual meetings, my neck hurts by the end of the day.

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Nucleus

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Julie Sweet is the CEO of a 500,000-person consulting firm with thousands of clients, all of whom rely on her to be focused on changes, trends, and opportunities for the future. In an interview on Oct. 8th, she made the following remarks, all of which we at Gravitate believe directly apply to our beloved association space: “What COVID has done, we thought would take a decade.

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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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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The f amous art director Paul Rand said, “ Design is the silent am bassador of your b rand. ” In my opinion, no truer words c ould des cribe the art of branding. A log o is a window into the values, traits and personality of a company. Get it right and your lo g o ( a. k.a. your silent am bassador) can be the most effective sales person on your team. ​ As Director of Marketing for Blue Fox , I think our founder and graph ic des igner struck blue gold when they brought alive, Pe

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 27, 2020

spark and honey: Future of Giving Report. This report explores the question: What are the cultural shifts impacting the future of giving, and what are the critical implications and opportunities for individuals and organization now and in the future? It is a collaboration between sparks & honey , a business strategy firm and the Morgridge Family Foundation.

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 28, 2020

How to Make a Big Impact on Social Media as a Small Nonprofit. In March of 2020, Facebook revealed that it has 2.6 billion monthly active users. YouTube has 2 million, and Instagram has 1.8 billion. Social media platforms are a great place to connect with people who are passionate about the cause your nonprofit is working for. If you post interesting and interactive content and engage regularly on the platform, you can attract donors and supporters who will help your organization spread the word

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Hybrid events are quickly becoming the new normal in the event industry. As long as health and safety regulations place hard restrictions on indoor social gatherings, an event organizer will have to use a hybrid event format to make things work. . A hybrid event combines a live event with a virtual one by including digital elements and a remote audience.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Get ready for year-end giving season and craft the perfect communications using these tips, letter template, and examples.

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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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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Your association needs to continually engage members with each other and with your organization. But how do you connect your members with industry information, networking opportunities, and other membership benefits year-round, especially when you can’t rely on face-to-face activities? Offering an online member community is a great approach. The power of an online member community.

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Care2

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Care2 has been collecting and sharing benchmarking data about fundraising during the COVID-19 pandemic. Early predictions suggested that the charitable sector would see fundraising results similar to the last economic recession. Organizations were urged to focus on individual direct marketing, especially digital, as in-person events and face-to-face programs were expected to decline.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 26, 2020

When COVID-19 first forced the events industry to pivot away from physical events to digital or virtual events, event organizers and planners understandably felt pinched. Options for planning an event were limited and every single day new information about the virus, including new health and safety recommendations, forced many to amend plans on the fly. .

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Here are all the free nonprofit webinars happening in November 2020 that the Internet has to offer.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2020

As COVID accelerates innovative uses of AI in many areas, we are also seeing more development of AI-powered data mapping tools for philanthropic advising and to support donor investment decisions. In our report, Unlocking Generosity with Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Giving ( ai4giving ), Allison Fine and I identified examples of where the algorithms and data are used to provide recommendations for philanthropic investment – whether everyday donors, program officers, or major don

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2020

If you serve on a nonprofit Board, are the executive director for a nonprofit, or are responsible for raising funds for your nonprofit, The Nonprofit Fundraising Solution , book by Laurence A. Pagnoni is a must-read for you. Pagnoni bridges the gap between theory and practical methods and shows you (often via real-life case studies) how to: increase your access to wealthy donors raise your community profile stretch gifts operate major campaigns avoid revenue plateaus create a fundraising culture

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In March of 2020, Facebook revealed that it has 2.6 billion monthly active users. YouTube has 2 million, and Instagram has 1.8 billion. Social media platforms are a great place to connect with people who are passionate about the cause your nonprofit is working for. If you post interesting and interactive content and engage regularly on the platform, you can attract donors and supporters who will help your organization spread the word about the work you’re doing.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Does your nonprofit's name reflect your mission? In this post, we go over everything you need to consider when coming up with a name for a new nonprofit or renaming an existing one.

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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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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 28, 2020

A hybrid event combines a live event with a virtual one by including digital elements and a remote audience. Including a remote audience allows event planners and organizers to minimize in-person attendees in line with local guidelines without sacrificing ticket sales and revenues. . But, even the greatest hybrid event will come up short if you do not market it properly.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Here's a good definition of the difference between a mission and a vision by leadership book authors George Bradt, Jayme A. Check and Jorge Pedraza: Mission - A mission guides what people do every day. It informs what roles need to exist in the organization. Vision - A vision is the picture of future success. It helps define areas where the organization needs to be best in class and helps keep everyone aware of the essence of the company.

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In March of 2020, Facebook revealed that it has 2.6 billion monthly active users. YouTube has 2 million, and Instagram has 1.8 billion. Social media platforms are a great place to connect with people who are passionate about the cause your nonprofit is working for. If you post interesting and interactive content and engage regularly on the platform, you can attract donors and supporters who will help your organization spread the word about the work you’re doing.

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DipJar

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Photo: Colfax Main Street. WHO13 Des Moines – Oct 26, 2020. Continue Reading. The post Colfax Creativity Navigating Main Street Revitalization During Pandemic appeared first on DipJar.

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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

OCTOBER 26, 2020

When COVID-19 first forced the events industry to pivot away from physical events to digital or virtual events, event organizers and planners understandably felt pinched. Options for planning an event were limited and every single day new information about the virus, including new health and safety recommendations, forced many to amend plans on the fly. .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2020

A successful sales force transformation can mean increased revenue, increased sales productivity, and reduced cost of sales. But, up to seventy-five percent of attempted transformations fail, according to the authors of the book, 7 Steps To Sales Transformation - Driving Sustainable Change In Your Organization. Transformation failures are often a result of an organization that neglects to address the human factor (skepticism, resistance, avoidance).

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In this week’s talk, Randy sits down with Amy Eisenstein, an expert fundraising consultant. As a development professional, Amy is passionate about empowering nonprofits. Today, Amy and Randy discuss fundraising during a pandemic. Things have been hard. We’ve all had to adapt our lives to the new standard of this year, and fundraising is no different.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2020

As a nonprofit fundraising connoisseur, you are in charge of ensuring your organization raises enough funds to successfully support its cause. Your organization helps create social good, meaning the work you do is important for your community and for the world at large. . Because your work is so important, the need to maintain funds that will help you keep up the good work becomes increasingly urgent and significant, especially in the wake of COVID-19.

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Advertiser: Digital Ocean

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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