January, 2023

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5 Tips on How to Lead a Nonprofit Organization

Dennis C Miller

How to Lead a Nonprofit Organization with DCM Associates As a nonprofit organization leader, it is essential to have the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively manage and guide your team toward achieving your mission. At DCM Associates, we understand. The post 5 Tips on How to Lead a Nonprofit Organization appeared first on Dennis C. Miller.

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When, why, and how to interview staff and board for a nonprofit website redesign

The NonProfit WordPress

One of the most useful resources on this site for anyone building a nonprofit website is the redesign questions for staff and board members. The people on your board and staff hold critical knowledge around the organization’s values, work, and history. Collecting information from these “internal stakeholder” is helpful in so many ways: Understanding the expectations people have for the new website and setting new shared expectations Understanding the history of past website pro

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A guided meditation to start off 2023

Non Profit AF

Hi everyone, I know today is a rough day, since many of us are getting back to work after, hopefully,

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Building Relationships is Just as Important as Raising Money

Ann Green

Why does making a donation often feel like a transaction? Organizations get so caught up in the raising money part that they forget about building relationships with their donors. Giving Tuesday is the worst example of this, with Year End close behind. Generally, it happens way too often. Remember this – Building relationships is just as important as raising money.

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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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The 3 Keys to Future-Proofing Your Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

The future’s looking bright for fundraising, but the rapidly upcoming generational shift has a lot of nonprofits looking to the future. Focusing on the traditional donor profile isn’t going to work going forward — which is why future-proofing your fundraising should be No. 1 on your priority list.

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5 Trends That Will Shape Fundraising in 2023

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Rasheeda Childress. Getty Images. To keep the money flowing, nonprofits will need to figure out how to attract much-needed fundraisers, respond to changing economic conditions, and learn how to talk to donors from different backgrounds.

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The Inspiring Legacy Behind the Kansas City Chiefs: The Story of H. Roe Bartle

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Written by Miles Bilka, CNP Reading Time: 3 minutes Like many other Kansas City residents, we are ecstatic to see the Kansas City Chiefs return to the Superbowl! But, this one hits a little closer to home for us at the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. Why you might ask? Because of our founder, Harold Roe Bartle! Popularly referred to as “The Chief” ( and namesake of the Kansas City Chiefs ), Bartle was a former two-term Kansas City mayor and one of the region’s most impactful youth leaders and pu

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Comment on How to Fire Utterly Toxic Nonprofit Board Members by How to Recruit the Best Capital Campaign Volunteers

Amy Eisenstein

[…] Explain exactly what’s required and when.

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Emily Benham to Retire as CEO of the Nonprofit Leadership Center

NonProfit Leadership Center

Today, the Nonprofit Leadership Center announced that Emily H. Benham, CFRE, FAHP , will retire as CEO on June 30, 2023. Emily joined the Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC) in September 2014 after a long and successful fund development career with Bayfront Health System/Bayfront Health Foundation. Her career in the nonprofit sector spans four decades, with service in Tampa Bay, Miami, South Dakota and Indiana.

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The Case for Ending Giving Tuesday

NonProfit PRO

As the demographics shift, younger generations require more personal and causal connections for their philanthropy. For this reason, Giving Tuesday has become ineffective. Here is how organizations can position themselves to encourage donors to give year-round.

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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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Black Faith Groups Have Been Fighting Neighborhood Gun Violence for Decades. They're Finally Getting Support.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Sono Motoyama Lee Klafczynski for The Chronicle With community organizing and savvy advocacy, grassroots nonprofits in Birmingham, Ala., Oakland, Calif., and other cities are gaining recognition and financing for the community-based programs to reduce shootings.

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What Social Network Helps Nonprofits Achieve Their Communications Objectives?

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Kivi and I are knee-deep in data getting ready to publish the 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report. One of the questions we asked in the trends survey was what social network helped you achieve your objectives in 2022. With as much grief as we give Facebook, it appears that over half of nonprofit communicators think it is the best network to help you achieve your objectives.

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Why Your Nonprofit Needs to Invest in Monthly Giving

Ann Green

Monthly giving is continuing to gain momentum and that’s always good, especially in this time of financial uncertainty. Let’s keep this up! If your organization doesn’t have a monthly/recurring giving program or it’s fairly small, now is a great time to start or grow your monthly giving. In this post, I’ll tell you why monthly giving is so important for your nonprofit, how to start or grow your program, and how to nurture it going forward.

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Comment on Is It OK to Ask Donors for Gifts During the Coronavirus Crisis? by Virtual Solicitation Done Right: How to Ask for Donations via Zoom - CapDev

Amy Eisenstein

[…] other words, I was shouting for anyone who would listen that this was actually a good, and appropriate, time to be asking.

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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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3 Critical Conversations to Have in January

Joan Garry

Get off to a great start in 2023 with these 3 crucial leadership conversations. Don't get shot out of the cannon — take control of your year! The post 3 Critical Conversations to Have in January appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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What Grant Funders Really Want

NonProfit PRO

Whether your nonprofit is applying for a government grant or support from a private foundation, what reviewers are looking for in grant proposals can feel like a secret. So, to improve your grant applications and give funders what they want, here are five tips.

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Allegations That George Santos’s Charity Is Fake Highlight How Scams Divert Money From Worthy Causes

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Sarah Webber. George Santos said he founded a charity that rescued 2,400 dogs and 280 cats. Santos says Friends of Pets United rescued 2,400 dogs and 280 cats and that it trapped, neutered, and released over 3,000 cats. But no evidence has been presented publicly showing the charity ever existed.

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Stop Overcommitting! 5 Actions to Help You Better Manage Your Time

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

It’s a new year and while I don’t really subscribe to the “New Year. New Me” stuff, January is a perfect time to evaluate how you manage your time. If one of your issues is saying “yes” to too many things whether at work or otherwise, Tiffany Toombs’ article 15 Ways To Stop Overcommitting Your Time And Energy is for you!

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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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Steps You Can Take to Ensure a Successful 2023

Ann Green

Happy New Year! I hope you had a nice holiday and weren’t affected by severe weather and flight cancellations. My family rented a house on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland that wasn’t well suited for temperatures in the teens, but fortunately our return flight on Southwest took place after they were “back to normal.”. Now that the New Year is here do you wonder what’s ahead for us?

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Comment on Planned Giving and Major Gifts: A Winning Combination by Top 5 Fundraising No-Brainers for Nonprofit Professionals in 2021 - CapDev

Amy Eisenstein

[…] Planned gifts (in addition to major gifts) are the most impactful gifts your organization can receive. However, they usually don’t come for years after they are solicited, so these vital gifts are often ignored by development directors. Yet, planned gifts can be the largest gift a donor ever makes to your organization.

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4 Digital Marketing Tips for Social Impact Organizations

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Written by: Javan Van Gronigen. Reading Time: 5 minutes. Social impact organizations often encounter the paradoxical issue of spending money to fundraise. It’s important to reap the highest return on your investment (ROI) so you don’t lose money on conducting outreach for your cause. . One of the best ways to maximize your ROI on outreach is to cultivate your digital presence through marketing.

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How to Ensure Donor Engagement Strategies Actually Drive Nonprofit Contributions

NonProfit PRO

Any engagement other than donor engagement is meaningless — at least if your purpose is to drive contributions. Why care about clicks if they result in nothing more than likes and follows? When cobbling together your fundraising strategy, consider how to get from awareness to interest to engagement to investment.

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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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Let’s Address the Real Reason Great Fundraisers Are in Short Supply

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Lisa Pilar Cowan and Michele Flores. Getty Images. Too often, nonprofits force development officers to grovel for donations from the rich, rather than emphasizing how to connect people in a community to support an organization’s mission.

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Mixed Links: News and Tips for Nonprofit Marketers – January 27, 2023

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Monarch. Kansas City, MO. Photo Credit: Deena Davis Happy Friday! It’s been a busy week here getting the 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report out, but I still put together the most helpful articles, posts, and tips for nonprofit marketers. This week we have AI strategy, video creation tips, free TikTok templates, how to stop being a perfectionist and more.

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Newsletter: 30+ Wicked Awesome Partnership Posts from 2022 ; 3 Readers Win Selfish Giving Tees

Selfish Giving

In my last newsletter of 2022 we had a contest. I got a ton of responses! I think about 75% of you said I was the wise ass on the right. Sorry, but I'm the one ON THE LEFT! ? From the group of people that chose correctly, I randomly chose three people to receive Selfish Giving t-shirts. ?? Congratulations to the winners! ?? TOM MURPHY KARL ZIEGENFUS LAURA ATWELL Hit reply to this newsletter and share your t-shirt size and your address and I will get the shirt right out to you!

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Comment on How to Fire Utterly Toxic Nonprofit Board Members by Amy Eisenstein

Amy Eisenstein

In reply to Shelly. Shelley – I think these are two separate issues. First, you may need a strongly worded letter from a lawyer to encourage the board president step down. It’s clearly time to recruit more board members, although your friend may have a hard time getting them past the president. The second issue it sounds like you’re dealing with through the proper authorities.

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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.

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Email Marketing Tips for 2023

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Email Marketing Tips for 2023. From including compelling video content in emails to specifically tailoring everything you send out, there are a lot of powerful ways you can connect with your audience and customers through email. . Email marketing can be a way to not only promote your products or services but also retain customers and incentivize their loyalty. .

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13 Tips for Optimizing Digital Donations

NonProfit PRO

If you’re ready to make your digital channels work for you, bring in more online revenue, and save yourself some time, here are my top tips.

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The Risks and Rewards of Sharing Power With Your Community

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Mia Halthon and Ira Hillman. Getty Images. What does it look like to partner with those whose expertise comes largely from lived experiences? An early-childhood program shows why bringing parents to the decision-making table was critical to its work.

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2023 Marketing Trends from Around the Internet

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

We are still going through the data for our 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report coming out later this month, but here is what I have found out from my other sources (aka the Internet) about what’s going to happen in the marketing world in 2023. General Marketing Trends. 80+ Content Marketing Trends for Success in 2023. The Future of Search in 2023: Google Goes Multi-Modal.

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Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.