Mon.Oct 09, 2023

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The Human Touch in Nonprofit Relationships

NonProfit PRO

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.

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Foundations: Stop taking a year off to do your strategic planning!

Non Profit AF

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Fundraising.AI to Lead the Nonprofit Sector With Artificial Intelligence Best Practices

NonProfit PRO

With recent interest in AI, Nathan Chappell of Fundraising.AI has developed 10 best practices for fundraising with artificial intelligence, which were released in July. Here's more about the implications of the framework for nonprofits and the future of Fundraising.AI.

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Top Strategies to Use Donor Data to Appeal to Donor Identity

Clairification

You likely collect a lot of data in your donor database, but is it really valuable to you? It’s not if you just let it sit there, rarely look at it, and never run reports based on data that will help you with meaningful donor segmentation for appeals. And by that, I mean meaningful from the donor’s perspective. I’m not talking about the most basic segments, like donor vs. non-donor or small donor vs. large donor.

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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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Increase Your Impact on Social Media

NonProfit PRO

If your nonprofit is struggling to get fans to stop scrolling, you may need to adjust your strategy. If you want to consistently engage your supporters as well as prospective donors, you need to plan, diversify and be consistent. Learn how to master storytelling, create engaging content, and grow your list of supporters with this helpful guide!

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4 Ideas to Get Your Board to Raise Money During the Holidays

Get Fully Funded

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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Grant Writing Does Not Have to Be Hard! 

Nonprofit Fixer

Writing grants for your nonprofit organization can entail a lot of work. Not only are you compiling and updating reams of supporting information, but you are drafting a grant proposal that can be thousands of words long. If you start from scratch with every grant proposal, the work of grant writing can become incredibly hard. Luckily, there is an easier way to write your grants throughout the year: start with a boilerplate grant proposal.

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Charlotte Rescue Mission Loves VolunteerHub’s Dedication to Client Support

The Volunteer Hub

Listen to the full audio recording Charlotte Rescue Mission utilizes VolunteerHub to enhance volunteer management. We had a chance to interview Donnie Shell Jr., Director of Community Engagement for Charlotte Rescue Mission, to learn more about the organization’s initiatives, and their utilization of our software. Can you tell me more about Charlotte Rescue Mission and your role within the organization?

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The Five Biggest Mistakes Nonprofits Make That Limit Their Effectiveness

Foundation Group

Wouldn't it be nice if every time we start to do something stupid, someone would be there to intervene before we did it?

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Nonprofit Radio for October 9, 2023: Performance Improvement

Tony Martignetti

Heather Burright: Performance Improvement Do you want to get the best out of your teams? That means getting the best from each player. Heather Burright recommends 360 Degree Feedback and she takes you full circle. She’s CEO of Skill Masters Market. (This originally aired on August 9, 2021.) Listen to the podcast Get Nonprofit … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 9, 2023: Performance Improvement → Heather Burright: Performance Improvement Do you want to get the best out of

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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What is the Google Ad Grant? [Free Webinar]

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

Who would your nonprofit be able to reach with 10K in Google Ad credits? Finding the marketing channels that are right for your nonprofit can be a difficult task. Figuring out how to leverage them effectively with limited time and resources can be an even bigger challenge. Thankfully there are a number of resources built for organizations like yours that can help you overcome those frustrating marketing roadblocks One channel worth exploring is the Google Ad Grant, which is a non-competitive p

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How Accounting Setup Can Affect an Organization Long-Term

The Charity CFO

In many ways, new nonprofits can figure things out as they go, learning from their mistakes and making adjustments. However, that’s not the case with an organization’s accounting systems. It’s vital to get these right from the beginning or risk serious consequences in the future. Unfortunately, there are plenty of ways for relatively inexperienced leaders to make small but critical errors.

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How to Tailor Your Nonprofit Videos to 4 Popular Platforms

MNA Association

In today’s digital age, video content has become an essential tool for nonprofits looking to connect with their audiences and promote their causes. However, creating a compelling video is just the beginning—different platforms require different approaches when it comes to sharing your message with the world. In this guide, we’ll explain how to tailor your nonprofit video content to four of the most popular channels.

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Involving Corporate Volunteers in Fundraising: 3 Ideas

Top Nonprofits

Picture this: your nonprofit is gearing up to run a capital campaign to construct a new building. This campaign will require a lot of funding, and you’ll need all hands on deck to steward strong donor relationships and solicit donations. While your staff and board members are up for the job, you quickly realize that you’ll need additional help to push your goals forward.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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Tiffany Shlain Creates Femonology: Don't Miss This October Surprise!

Fundraising Leadership

Issue 243— October 9, 2023 Given world events today, it’s fair to ask: Would history unfold differently if gender equality were the norm? This week we’ll tackle that question of world history through a gender lens. Last week I introduced October Surprises — the good kind. These FREE juicy morsels of practical information to use and inspiration to lift us up, served up in brief, engaging chats, will spice up the fall without the calories of pumpkin spice lattes.

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Here’s How To Deal With This Common Fundraising Objection

Bloomerang

The stark reality is that when soliciting major gifts , we typically don’t hear an immediate favorable response. Sometimes, we are categorically turned down, but on numerous occasions there are questions, comments and other concerns that prospecive donors convey. The bottom line: They need more time to reach a decision. This is perfectly natural. The challenge for nonprofit leaders is to place realistic boundaries on this request.