Sat.May 22, 2021 - Fri.May 28, 2021

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The Importance of Following Trends

NonProfit PRO

Several things are certain in 2021 thus far. The year 2020 is behind us and 2021 is transitioning to a new normal. Let us see how this year plays out for the nonprofit sector. Examine where you are so far this year and where you expect to finish in 2021. Focus on what you can control. Prepare for unpredictable.

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Is Your Leadership in Touch with Reality?

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

In my book, The Nonprofit Marketing Guide , I list ten realities of nonprofit marketing. Now I’ve put those realities into a quiz form to help you assess how in touch your nonprofit’s leadership is with these realities. Here’s the link in case you can’t see the quiz embedded below. This is an anonymous quiz, but you’ll get our advice based on the score, and you can also print out a copy of your answers if you wish.

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Why It’s Important to Keep Things Simple

Ann Green

Over the years I’ve realized the importance of keeping things simple. This past year we needed to keep things simple since we were limited in what we could do, especially outside the house. Instead of running back and forth from place to place, we stayed put, although we spent more time online. Things are starting to open up, but there’s still a lot of stress and uncertainty.

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Post-Pandemic: Rebuilding Your Volunteer and Financial Base

Bloomerang

Now as the vaccine rolls out across cities, states, and further afield, we may have that long hoped for normality cresting the horizon. It’s too early to think we are out of the storm completely. But as the Coronavirus appears on the backfoot, it’s a good moment to take stock of the damage it’s done and consider the financial opportunities of volunteer re-engagement and new funding currently available.

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

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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How to Write Power Stories, Part 2

NonProfit PRO

Our stories have to engage readers on such a powerful emotional level that when we transition from them to the ask, readers feel compelled to take an action or make a gift. Like a still-life painting or a well-written haiku, archetypal images set a scene for readers in just a few words.

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Mixed Links for Nonprofit Communicators – May 28, 2021

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Happy Friday, friends! I am back from vacation with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have Instagram Story hacks and Reels tips, getting buy-in from your boss for digital storytelling, Giving Tuesday prep, and what every homepage should have. It’s time for Mixed Links… Check out The Instagram Story Hacks You Need to Know in 2021.

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How to Navigate the Post-COVID Novel Nonprofit Economy

Bloomerang

We are witnessing the rise of a new generation of donors and nonprofit employees. Brian Solis , Global Innovation Evangelist and Digital Anthropologist, calls this Generation Novel, or Gen N. This is an evolution, accelerated by the COVID pandemic and social upheaval, from what he previously called Generation Connected, or Gen C. The digital revolution created hyper-connection.

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Transformational Gifts Aren’t Out of Reach — All You Need Is a Big Idea

NonProfit PRO

Transformational gifts can take your organization to the next level. Pursuing transformational gifts from a select group of interested and capable donors is not only the best way to achieve your annual fundraising goals, but it can also catalyze further growth and provide a stable future for your organization.

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Social Media and Newsletter Ideas for June 2021

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Hopefully you are scheduling some vacation time which means you may need some quick ideas to fill your editorial schedule while your gone. Don’t worry! We have exactly what you’re looking for with these writing prompts. These ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter*. If you would like these ideas sent to your inbox a month in advance, sign up for our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts.

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3 Donor Acknowledgement Ideas & Implementation Tips

Get Fully Funded

Today’s article dives into a vital topic for nonprofits – letting your supporters know how much they’ve impacted your cause and how much you appreciate them. It’s important to have a plan in place for donor acknowledgement and John Killoran, Founder of Snowball Fundraising, lends his expertise from assisting over 7,000 nonprofits below. . Without constituents, your nonprofit organization wouldn’t be able to positively impact your community and drive your mission 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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3 Tips to Start A Donor Acquisition Program

Bloomerang

So you want to start up (or restart) a donor acquisition program. First of all, congratulations! The reality is, whether you are trying to grow a new file or stop attrition on your existing file, there’s no better way to obtain and keep new donors than with a well-executed donor acquisition program. But where do you start? . Tip #1: Identify .

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What Writing a Book About Monthly Giving Has Taught Me

NonProfit PRO

Much has changed since Harvey McKinnon wrote the book "Hidden Gold" in 1999 and since I wrote "Monthly Giving. The Sleeping Giant" in 2012. Much more emphasis on social media. Much more use of email. Much more in paid digital approaches. Yet, there’s still not enough attention on monthly donor retention.

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Let’s Get Back to Sharing Our Days!

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

I really enjoyed our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator blog series and while it was a popular series we ran out of submissions from readers like you. How about we get it going again? What You Need to Do. It’s super easy! You just fill out the form below, then send me a picture of you at your desk and your bio. Anyone who communicates with supporters of a nonprofit can share their Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator.

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Nonprofit Mission and Case Statements: 4 Top Tips

Fundraising Coach

Today's article covers an integral project for all nonprofits - creating and refining mission and case statements. These documents are a vital foundation for all communication activities a nonprofit will undertake, as Grant Cobb, Head of Marketing and Analytics at GivingMail, explains. Your mission and case statements aren’t just information statements about your nonprofit.

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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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[ASK AN EXPERT] How Should Donor-Advised Fund Gifts Be Recognized?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how donor-advised funds should be recognized in their annual reports. . Dear Charity Clairity, I appreciated reading your guidance re: donor-advised funds (DAFs) and would like to have additional clarity re: listing DAFs in an annual report.

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Black Women’s Health Imperative Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign to Reach Black Women and Communities of Color

NonProfit PRO

The Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) announced that it has received a $400,000 grant from The Rockefeller Foundation to improve vaccination rates among Black women and communities of color. The grant is part of The Rockefeller Foundation's $20 million Equity-First Vaccination Initiative.

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Science, technology, and design: A new framework in fundraising

Candid

Is there anyone who doesn’t believe that our times—and the fundraising climate—haven’t shifted dramatically in the past year? And the return to a new normal will be anything but normal? The good news: you don’t have to change anything to continue to secure philanthropic support from your donors and prospects. The bad news: your results will not reach the potential to transform your organization, solve a problem in your community, or get you recognition as a change master in the field of fundrais

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Beyond Ad Targeting: What the iOS Changes Mean for Your Digital Strategy

Mission Minded

Learn how to stay ahead of curve and creatively overcome iOS hurdles to begin the next chapter in deeply engaging your audiences online. The post Beyond Ad Targeting: What the iOS Changes Mean for Your Digital Strategy appeared first on Mission Minded.

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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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5 Tips on Writing Compelling Posts on Social Media for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

5 Tips on Writing Compelling Posts on Social Media for Nonprofits. Do you want to get the best results out of your Nonprofit Social Media Posts? Check out these 5 tips on writing compelling updates. Once in a while, we come across a fundraising appeal that tugs tightly at our heartstrings. It could be a GlobalOwls campaign for homeless people or a “Feed the Hungry” Facebook ad.

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Early Education Nonprofit Launches New National Podcast Featuring Kristen Bell and ABC’s Gloria Riviera

NonProfit PRO

Neighborhood Villages, a Boston-based nonprofit working to realize a future in which all families have access to affordable, high-quality early education and care, today launched a new podcast in partnership with Lemonada Media. Listeners will join award-winning journalist Gloria Riviera and special correspondent Kristen Bell.

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Nonprofit Communications Plan: How-To Identify an Audience and Create an Avatar

Bloomerang

Any experienced marketer would tell you that understanding one’s audience is key to success in communication. When creating a strategic communications plan, it is important to identify your goals for each particular communications effort. After you identify the goals and objectives of your communication efforts, you can identify an audience. Brainstorm different groups of people you hope to reach that can help you accomplish your organization’s objectives.

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How to Pay Your Nonprofit’s Staff

Foundation Group

The post How to Pay Your Nonprofit’s Staff appeared first on Foundation Group®.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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It’s Time To Reclaim Your Nonprofit’s Assets

NonProfit Hub

This blog was sponsored by Escheatment. Could your nonprofit have thousands or even millions of dollars in assets that it doesn’t even know about? It’s entirely possible, given the tangled maze of laws and processes relating to these unclaimed assets. Here’s what you need to know. What is “escheatment”? When certain assets are left unclaimed, those assets are transferred to states and other governmental entities in a process known as escheatment.

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Givinga Launches First Philantech Cloud Technology

NonProfit PRO

Givinga yesterday unveiled its Philantech cloud technology, the first set of modernized, customizable tools that unlock the full potential of charitable giving by removing barriers to philanthropy. Philantech enables partners to easily integrate and manage a wide range of charitable giving capabilities into their.

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[ENHANCEMENT] Additional User Permissions

Bloomerang

Many nonprofit organizations have volunteers, board members, marketing individuals, and others who contribute to the success of the organization and their mission. While you can create an unlimited amount of users in Bloomerang, not all of them need full access to your database. Today, we’re excited to announce enhanced user permissions within Bloomerang!

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Engaging and empowering donors and partners through golf

Candid

When COVID-19 upended life in the U.S. in 2020, nonprofits were forced to cancel in-person fundraising events or scramble to pivot to online experiences. Golf was perhaps the most notable exception: in many states, golf fundraisers were able to safely forge ahead , making simple modifications to events to keep people safely distanced and employing technology for contact-free, virtual, and even hybrid tournaments.

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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.

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Sponsorship v. Donations: The Drawbacks and Benefits

NonProfit Hub

Needing money is a common denominator among all nonprofits. We may do different things, serve different causes, or even operate in different areas of the world. However, we all need funds. Two of the tried-and-true methods for raising dough, sponsorships, and charitable donations, can cause a lot of confusion. Here’s your guide to keeping them straight and also maximizing their ability to support your mission.

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5-Question Playbook to Increase Donations

NonProfit PRO

Ready to build better connections with your donors while social distancing? Melissa’s 5-Question Playbook to Increase Donations shares how to save money, increase outreach and maximize donations by connecting with new and current donors safely and efficiently. Download the playbook today and take an extra 20% off your first donor list.

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Bloomerang Appoints Three New Members to its Board of Directors

Bloomerang

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to our board of directors! Natalye Paquin and Pamela Perry have joined as Board Members. Kishshana Palmer, CFRE has joined as a Board Advisor. Natalye Paquin currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Points of Light Foundation, the largest nonprofit in the world dedicated to volunteerism and community service.

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3 Reasons Your Facebook Fundraising Is Struggling

Elevation

While many organizations pivoted to virtual fundraising in 2020, even some of the largest nonprofits that regularly raise millions experienced steep declines in revenue— with decreases anywhere from 4 to 50+ percent.

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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!