NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 21, 2021
What's happened is that we live at a time of immense transparency and authenticity because of the way data is consumed. Donors could hold nonprofits and their leaders accountable if they realize something isn't quite right. Therefore, in this time of easy communications, you want to ensure quality and value marketing and social media.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
DECEMBER 20, 2021
The next two weeks are rough. Either you are just counting down the days until you get off for the holidays or you are running around like you’re feet are on fire. This post is for those of you NOT dealing with year-end communications right now – you just keep your head up. You got this! For the rest of us who don’t want to start new projects before the new year or are just plain bored, here are my ideas for killing time at work that won’t look like you’re just wast
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Selfish Giving
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Per usual, Andy Crestodina over at Orbit Media Studios has written another outstanding post, this one on Formats & The Funnel: How 17 Content Marketing Formats Align with Lead Generation. Smahht partnership teams understand that they need specific content to move prospects from Awareness ? Consideration ? Action. At the top of the funnel is the AWARENESS stage when it's all about getting the attention of your target prospect.
Bloomerang
DECEMBER 22, 2021
This article contains spoilers for the movie “Die Hard.” . Depending on who you ask (me), “Die Hard” is the best Christmas movie of all time. If you haven’t seen it, I suggest that you stop what you’re doing and make that happen ASAP. . Now that I’ve either made you my best friend or alienated you forever with that statement, let’s get into the lessons I believe all fundraisers can take from this movie !
Speaker: Dave Sackett
Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 22, 2021
NonProfit PRO asked two of its board members for their best advice on 2022 priorities. Here's what from Craig H. Shelley, CFRE, managing director at Orr Group; and Ashley Thompson, managing director of Blackbaud Institute shared.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
DECEMBER 21, 2021
The survey for the 2022 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report will be open through Dec 29. Please take the survey now to be a part of this timely research! If your organization has a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policy, you are likely interested in how that policy should play out in your communications work. So we wondered how many communications folks working at nonprofits with DEI policies felt like the policy provided good guidance to them.
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Bloomerang
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Part of the job of being a true philanthropy facilitator is showing donors how they might benefit from being a little more generous. “Philanthropy” – aka “love of humanity” – works best when everyone wins – your organization, the donor and the community. Towards this end, why not be prepared to inform donors of giving opportunities of which they may not be aware?
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Leaders are supposed to be courageous, bold and willing to take risks. But what happens when the risk is in an area where you feel vulnerable? Despite our best efforts to stay current with technology, many leaders still feel suspicious. Here are some reasons why being afraid of technology is not leadership.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
DECEMBER 22, 2021
The survey for the 2022 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report will be open through Dec 29. Please take the survey now to be a part of this timely research! Getting everyone else in your organization to cooperate with meeting internal communications deadlines is a perennial nightmare for nonprofit comms staff. So this year, we decided to specifically ask whose job it is to enforce those deadlines in our Nonprofit Communications Trends Report survey.
Candid
DECEMBER 23, 2021
In a difficult year, in which the world struggled to break free from the grip of Covid-19, only to be set back by a new variant, the news of Franklin Thomas’ death came like a sock to the gut. Many will remember Franklin Thomas as the president of Ford Foundation, fewer will realize that he was the first Black foundation president in America, but I knew him as my boss and mentor.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
Bloomerang
DECEMBER 21, 2021
In part three of this series on how to become a great nonprofit storyteller, I talk about the practical skills you need to tell an effective story. Read parts one and two. In part one of this series, I talked about figuring out your goals and objectives, developing your brand and tone, and choosing your audience. In part two, I touched on the storytelling elements that will inspire your audience and encourage them to take a desired action. .
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Relationships take time. You know that. Your boss knows it. But we ignore time because that is how we have set up things. There is a budget to manage. A forecast to make. So, we go for the fake relationship. One where we pretend to care, but only if we get the money.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
DECEMBER 23, 2021
Happy Holidays! A reminder that next week is our Week of Freebies so stay tuned to the blog every day to download helpful resources or sign up for free events. Now, if you are still in the office today, grab a warm drink and catch up on the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. It’s time for Mixed Links… Please, take the 2022 Nonprofit Communications Trends Survey for us if you haven’t already!
Foundation Group
DECEMBER 20, 2021
The post How a Subsidiary 501(c)(2) Could Lower Risk for Your Nonprofit appeared first on Foundation Group®.
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.
Bloomerang
DECEMBER 22, 2021
One of our core values at Bloomerang is Stewardship. We are committed to being a multiplier of good with the funds entrusted to us by nonprofits and their donors. So this year, instead of spending money on a holiday party or fruit baskets for ourselves, we have chosen to give $25,000 back to the nonprofit sector. Our employees nominated more than 60 organizations and our selection committee chose five organizations that reflect the rest of our core values , lift up underserved communities, and
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 23, 2021
For a number of years, I have been a member of the Association of Direct Response Fundraising Counsel (ADRFCO), which surveyed its members recently to identify their fundraising forecasts for 2022. Here are just the highlights from the most recent ADRFCO survey.
The Charity CFO
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Ever wondered why so many nonprofits are stuck in their financial struggles that they end up failing their communities? Want to make sure your nonprofit doesn’t suffer the same fate? Then you have to listen to what Chyla Graham has to say. . Chyla is the Founder and CEO of CNRG Accounting Advisory. She helps nonprofits get financially established so they can achieve their goals.
Elevation
DECEMBER 20, 2021
It’s been a few months since Apple completely changed the rules of online advertising. We know that most nonprofits don’t have large online marketing departments and that many were caught unaware by the release of iOS 14.
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.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
DECEMBER 24, 2021
7 Ways that Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Software Development. Artificial Intelligence or AI has long been around and used in multiple industries. Its impact is immense, leading to a revolutionized workspace and workforce. . AI is partly human, partly a machine. Its intended purpose is to improve the process for better results. Therefore, industries choose to adapt to such technology.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 23, 2021
As we age, and I am in now in my sixth decade, the meaning of Christmas is more vivid and profound each year. I welcome the creation of new memories with my family, while maintaining fond memories of specific Christmas Days gone in the past.
The Charity CFO
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Many nonprofit founders think that they won’t have to worry about taxes. Unfortunately, it’s just not true. “Tax-exempt “ doesn’t mean that you don’t have to pay any taxes. It simply means that you don’t have to pay most federal and state income taxes. But even that’s not always the case. And after that, it gets more complicated quickly.
Elevation
DECEMBER 22, 2021
To create brand awareness, attract loyal supporters, win over donors, and onboard new volunteers, nonprofit organizations invest in advertising. While the norm is to develop multiple campaigns each year, nonprofits rarely invest the same energy in choosing which channels they use to distribute that same content. These nonprofits are spending more money than they need to on marketing because they aren’t paying enough attention to how they deliver content.
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.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Why A Hazardous Materials Assessment Is Important. If you work in a hazardous materials assessment or EMA job then you know what it means to handle them correctly and how to do it safely. A good team of people is essential. With the proper training, hazardous materials assessment and safe handling of them becomes second nature to many of these professionals.
Non Profitvote
DECEMBER 20, 2021
With the end of every year comes a time of reflection – when folks look back at the year they’ve had in hopes of making the year ahead better. We’re no different. While the 2020 election was more than a year ago, in 2021 we got to dig through the aftermath of the record-breaking election and that’s where we found 10 incredible facts that should serve as points of inspiration for any organization in 2022.
Momentum Nonprofit Partners
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Special rule helps most Tennesseans get a deduction of up to $600 for gifts to charity; Momentum Nonprofit Partners highlight how donations can help the nation’s charitable community The Internal Revenue Service joined today with Momentum Nonprofit Partners to highlight a special tax provision that allows more people to deduct donations to qualifying charities on their 2021 federal income tax return.
Elevation
DECEMBER 21, 2021
The golden rule of data science holds true: junk in, junk out–aka, there will be no successful communications campaign without cleaning your mailing list. Whether you are a national nonprofit or an all-volunteer organization or anything in between, there are multiple reasons why cleaning your contact database isn’t an optional task. Luckily, CRM automation makes this easy to achieve.
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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.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
DECEMBER 19, 2021
6 Ways to Improve Your eCommerce Performance Using Social Media. Are you looking to boost your E-Commerce performance? Check out what Social Media Marketing can do for you and how to get started. Having your business is half the battle in this modern world. There is no point in using any of the traditional methods of marketing and advertisement anymore.
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