Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 7, 2023
Looking to start a nonprofit? In this guide we cover the 32 types of nonprofit orgs, an overview of tax exemption, how to determine what type of nonprofit you are and more!
Get Fully Funded
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Here’s a common question that many small and growing nonprofits ask: How do you get your Board to raise money, especially during the holidays? Sometimes it sounds more like this: “What does it take to get my Board to sell tickets or just show up at our holiday event?” “ How do I get my Board to share my Giving Tuesday posts on social media?” “ I wish they’d do ANYTHING to help!
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Media Cause
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Nonprofit organizations use social media to raise awareness and gain donors. Any social media platform can help you achieve these goals. However, if you struggle to engage with a younger audience, TikTok presents a new and exciting way to showcase your cause to this next generation of donors. Below, we explain how to leverage the untapped potential of TikTok for nonprofit marketing.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 11, 2023
For some organizations, digital fundraising efforts are humming along quite nicely. But for most, this scenario is a distant utopia. Here are three foundational areas that contribute to the persistent problems related to the failure of establishing strong digital fundraising programs.
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Nonprofit AF
OCTOBER 9, 2023
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Nonprofit Technology brings together the best content for nonprofit technical enthusiasts from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
.orgSource
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The pandemic was a wormhole. It hurtled us into the future with no time to prepare for that demanding new reality. I am still evaluating the lessons learned. One message that rings loud and clear is the importance of connections. Isolation taught us the value of the relationships and the technology that sustained our communities. I’ve told these stories before, but I’m referring to them again because they highlight advice that can help associations find stability when chaos threatens.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The allure of technology and automation can be enticing, but the importance of being “high touch” rather than “high tech” in nonprofit communications and donor relations should not be underestimated. Here are some reasons nonprofits should embrace the “high touch” approach, and some examples of how to carry it out.
Nimble AMS
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Is your medical association looking for cutting-edge member management tools? It might be time to adopt modern association management software (AMS). Not all AMS platforms are built the same. Learn how choosing Nimble AMS , built on Salesforce, can empower your medical professionals , scale your organization, and amplify your mission. Why do medical associations choose Nimble AMS?
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Here are seven solid examples of club websites from all different types of organizations that can give you tips on how to build your own.
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.
DonorPerfect
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Year-end giving campaigns hold a special place in the hearts of nonprofits and donors alike. At their core, these campaigns are intimately tied to the holiday season, evoking feelings of generosity, gratitude, and goodwill. Positioned as the unofficial kickoff to the year-end giving season, Giving Tuesday falls on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the United Read More » The post Maximizing your end-of-year fundraising: A four-phase strategy appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundra
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Many think of nonprofit marketing measurement in a purely performance-based way, but this doesn't always tell you where the audience is in their relationship with your nonprofit when they took action and how that deepened their relationship with the organization. This is where lifecycle-forward measurement is helpful.
Charity Village
OCTOBER 13, 2023
I’ve coached well over 500 clients, and in every single case, it is clear that what these individuals want professionally is the same – to find work that: is meaningful for them and has a positive impact in some way. allows them to feel good about themselves and their contributions; and provides positive feedback and […] The post Truth telling – Your #1 superpower appeared first on CharityVillage.
Gyrus
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Learn how formative and summative assessments play distinct roles in eLearning and how they can help improve learning experiences and the overall learning programs.
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!
M+R
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Read time: 6 minutes This summer—and not for the first time—I put on an outfit that referenced my favorite song (Cruel Summer), and a regrettable amount of glitter that I still find in my house to this day. I wasn’t the only one to have their summer revolve around Taylor Swift. The record-smashing Eras Tour rocked entire industries, from airlines to hospitality to Congress and even the economy at large—and literally shook the ground with an earthquake.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 13, 2023
The Bank of America Private Bank and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University released the "2023 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy." The study found that affluent households gave an average of $34,917 to charity in 2022, up from $29,269 in 2017, though less than the $43,195 they gave in 2020.
DonorPerfect
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Yes, but only when you pair it with your human creativity! The rise of generative AI – that is, artificial intelligence that is capable of creating text, images, and other media – can offer fundraisers and nonprofits a much needed assist during the busy year-end giving season. It’s totally tempting to just tell the AI Read More » The post Can you trust AI with your year-end fundraising appeals?
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Today’s donors rarely carry cash. They’re using their smartphones, smartwatches, and credit cards to tap to pay for everything from clothes to cars, food to furniture. To help you tap into this new era of modern fundraising, we’re excited to share the latest feature release included with the Bloomerang Mobile App : Tap to Pay. Today’s donor landscape: Cash is no longer king Overall, charitable giving decreased more than 10% in 2022.
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Are you stuck in chronic performance? You are if you: Are always racing to check tasks off a list. Spending most of your time trying to minimize mistakes. Suppressing your uncertainties, impressions, or questions to try to appear like you always know what you’re doing. Being stuck in chronic performance can have a devastating impact on your skills, confidence, job, and personal life.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 10, 2023
The United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission of mailing services price changes to take effect Jan. 21, 2024. The proposed adjustments, approved by the governors of the Postal Service, would raise mailing services product prices approximately 2%.
sgEngage
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Artificial intelligences (the plural is intentional) are clearly having a moment. I wouldn’t be surprised if TIME magazine’s “Person of the Year” for 2023 ends up being ChatGPT. But the very popularity of the moment makes it harder to separate what turns out to be a critically important signal from all the noise. The hype is problematic, but the revolution is real.
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 13, 2023
To ensure that your GivingTuesday subject lines get your emails opened, these eight criteria will win the day. Follow them closely. The subject lines of your GivingTuesday emails are incredibly important. How important? Here’s what one expert fundraiser declares: “ If your fundraising emails didn’t get opened there’s one big thing you can do to fix that: change your subject line.
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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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 8, 2023
The book, Beyond Disruption , shows companies how to build a path beyond disruption, where economic growth and social good are not trade-offs that work against each other and divide us. “It’s what we call non disruptive creation that allows us to innovate and grow without disruption and social pain,” share the authors W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 13, 2023
The fifth annual Women and Girls Index found that while giving to women and girls grew during 2020, philanthropic support for these organizations was lower than the 11.3% growth in overall charitable giving that year. It represented less than 2% of all giving in the U.S. in 2020.
Neon CRM
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Coming up with fresh fundraising ideas for nonprofits isn’t always easy. After years of staging events, you may feel like there’s nothing you haven’t covered, from art auctions to wine tastings to trivia nights. But there’s always a new twist on an old idea—or even an old idea you haven’t thought of before! To make it easy, here’s a list of 75 fundraising ideas for nonprofits.
Candid
OCTOBER 10, 2023
This GivingTuesday, you may want to try something a little different as part of your social media strategy : Consider social media sharing and engagement as a form of generosity. By doing this, you’re encouraging your followers to amplify your organization and cause to reach a broader audience. It also helps cultivate the support of a younger generation that’s also highly active on social media, potentially turning them into future donors.
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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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