Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 20, 2020

By Dana Bakich , founder and CEO of Positive Equation – a digital consultancy focused on equipping nonprofits with the tools and resources to build impactful digital strategies. She’s worked with Movember, Dress for Success, USTA, American Idol, The Gary Sinise Foundation, Hashtag Lunchbag, and many more. . With in-person events postponed for the foreseeable future, digital opportunities own the stage. .

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 22, 2020

Corporate philanthropy involves receiving assistance from businesses, and it’s a great way for small organizations to supplement their fundraising revenue. Here are 4 things your nonprofit can try!

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APRIL 22, 2020

Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. posted by Trehon A. Cockrell-Coleman, Fall 2019 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. The lifeline of all mission-driven organizations is the volunteer. According to the Independent Sector, a national advocate for the nonprofit sector, “A volunteer can impact the quality of services in charities and congregations while reducing costs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2020

GivingTuesdayNow is taking place on May 5th. You probably have a lot of questions. That’s why I’m delighted to be participating in a Q/A along with Caryn Stein, GivingTuesdayNow to answer your questions on LinkedIn. The best thing about this Q/A is that you don’t have to take an hour out of your day to attend a webinar at a particular time or listen to a recording.

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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

APRIL 24, 2020

By Kayla Matthews , writer at ProductivityTheory.com and journalist dedicated to helping others better their productivity. For nonprofits, fundraising can be a challenging proposition. There are strict rules regarding what you can do to collect funds, and what you’re allowed to do with that money once you have it to retain your nonprofit status.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 23, 2020

The way a tech vendor allocates resources within their company says a lot about their commitment to customers. Nimble AMS backs a strong ongoing commitment to your association’s success with the people behind both product and services. Here’s how the numbers break down. When it’s time for a new association management software (AMS) system, you likely think about the features and functionality your organization needs.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 24, 2020

There’s strong competition among nonprofit organizations when it comes to fundraising in the U.S. There are more than 1.5 million tax-exempt nonprofit organizations , and many have to compete for the attention of the public and donations. Therefore, there’s no surprise nonprofit organizations are constantly looking for new and effective marketing tactics to give them an advantage over their competitors.

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Elevation

APRIL 20, 2020

When it comes to nonprofit advocacy, your organization is in it for the long haul. You may not expect to see results from your advocacy campaign right away. But with persistence, passion, and patience, you can make a huge difference.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 23, 2020

This membership database selection guide is perfect to help small organizations, associations and nonprofits just getting started with formally managing their member data or looking to switch systems.

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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

APRIL 20, 2020

Get ready to understand AI, explore its applications, and start using it. Artificial intelligence can help associations operate more efficiently, make more informed decisions, deliver a better member experience, and more. And it’s all within reach. You’ve likely heard about artificial intelligence (AI). We’ve all experienced AI in some capacity. For example: When you order something on Amazon, and it recommends another item you might be interested in purchasing.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 24, 2020

A few years ago, a Forbes survey revealed that nearly 100 percent of CEOs wish they had coaching or leadership advice from outside consultants. The same survey showed that only one-third of those CEOs got that coaching and guidance from outside their companies. That type of coaching often comes from executive coaches. “Executive coaches are professionals who are engaged by executives and/or their companies for the purpose of enhancing performance.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 21, 2020

This week we're hearing from Eastman Museum's Kate Meyers Emery. Kate's the sort of person who you want to sit down with. She's a conversationalist, in the best sense of the word. She listens, considers, and then shares. And, with her, I've had conversations that stick with me. I honestly still think about a conversation I had with her years ago about interpretation.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 22, 2020

In this post, we cover solutions to membership renewal admin challenges you might be facing during COVID-19. Learn how to defer renewal dates, freeze a membership, and more.

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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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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 20, 2020

Deciding what and how to communication on behalf of your non-profit can be a challenge anytime. In the midst of a pandemic? Perhaps even more of a challenge. You want to be relevant, heard, and not tone deaf given what's happening in people's daily lives. It takes work anytime to strike this kind of balance and today I want to share a bit about my communications planning philosophy in the hopes that it helps you think about what to communicate and how.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 20, 2020

Gregg Thompson’s book, The Master Coach , reveals these 10 mistakes that you should avoid when you coach someone: Trying to be a great coach. Instead, put your energy into helping the person become great. Working too hard. It’s your job to challenge the person to do the hard work. Not saying what needs to be said. Neglecting to ask the person how you can be most helpful.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 24, 2020

While it’s still uncertain how overall fundraising revenue in 2020 will look given the challenges presented by COVID-19, reports have shown that charities in the U.K. saw a 41% year-over-year increase in cancelled monthly donations in March 2020. Economic and personal insecurity can present unique challenges for your monthly giving program but there is plenty you can do to combat loss with simple, feel-good donor retention strategies.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 24, 2020

Have you heard about #GivingTuesdayNow happening on May 5, 2020? If you're unsure about whether or not to participate, here are some pros and cons.

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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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APRIL 21, 2020

Growth Blazers shifted to a virtual conference solution with Accelevents and connected thousands of attendees across the world. For nearly a decade the team at Growth Blazers (formerly Growth Marketing Conference) hosted in-person conferences in San Francisco that brought together marketing and business leaders from around the globe to participate in cutting-edge conversations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 18, 2020

Jacob Morgan’s book, The Future of Work , helps you understand: How the world of work is changing and the trends driving that change. How these changes impact the way employees work, the way managers lead, and how organizations are structured. And, what needs to be done to adapt to these changes. You’ll learn specific principles for employees, managers, and organizations for how to stay relevant and competitive in a rapidly changing world.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 23, 2020

I feel grateful. Maybe, lucky? I’m not sure which word is more correct for such a tumultuous and devastating situation. Neither seems entirely accurate. I have been a remote Vice President for Advancement for almost five years. I raise funds for Starr King School for the Ministry, located in Berkeley, California. By contrast, I live and work from my home office in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 22, 2020

Many nonprofits miss out on new donors by not having the right online presence. Here are five ways you can reach donors online.

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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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Wild Apricot

APRIL 20, 2020

PersoniFest 2020 is now being held virtually on April 23rd. Here's why you and your team don't want to miss Wild Apricot's third annual user conference.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2020

“ Leadership is a choice, not a position ” – Stephen R. Covey.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 22, 2020

What should be the focus of our fundraising during this time of crisis? Caring for our supporters. For me, the only right thing that is worth doing during this crisis is to care for the needs of our supporters and help them feel better. Because from there, everything else flows. What does this mean practically? It means it is ok to send out a thank-you email without any asks in it.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 23, 2020

Many things have changed in response to COVID-19, but the missions and purposes of social good organizations remain the same even if their methods must adjust to meet the current situation. In today’s episode, Melissa Bank Stepno, Director of Analytics Consulting at Blackbaud joins the podcast to talk with Steve MacLaughlin about using personas for fundraising during 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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