NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
As a nonprofit, every penny spent on direct mail needs to be accounted for. It also needs to be justified. However, if you find a simple way to increase your ROI, you should jump all over it. That simple thing is direct mail personalization.
Selfish Giving
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
The gang at Remarkable Partnerships (RP) in the UK has shared a helpful article for new corporate fundraisers. It's called 5 Top Tips for New Corporate Fundraisers. I agree with every point! Those Brits are so wicked smahht!?????? However, let me take a moment today to expand on their points and offer a few key insights of my own. ?? Be a sponge. You need to learn the job, and the best way to do that is to shadow someone else who is already doing it.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Earlier this summer I shared Why It’s So Hard to Work During the Summer , but since everyone knows that Labor Day means summertime is over (at least here in the US), it’s time to buckle down again. You’ve got annual reports to create, year-end fundraising campaigns to perfect, and the 101 other things nonprofit communicators are asked to do.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
By KC Hardin. In 2020 I shut down Esperanza San Felipe, a nonprofit I had founded seven years earlier that some, including myself, once thought held the secret to tackling one of the world’s most intractable problems: gang violence. Esperanza demobilized four street gangs in one neighborhood in Panama City with positive social outcomes for many of their members.
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 Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty.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
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
One of the most pressing issues for today’s nonprofit professionals is the uncertainty of today’s economy. Inflation is skyrocketing, and consumer prices are through the roof. So, what does this mean for fundraisers? Logic would tell us that with higher expenses, potential donors have less money to give to their favorite causes.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Date: September 7, 2022. CONTACT: Shara Szott, Chief Solutions Officer, shara@nla1.org. Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Names Interim President for a Planned Leadership Transition. KANSAS CITY, MO – After more than 17 years of leadership at the national organization, Susan Tomlinson Schmidt, CNP, is stepping down as President of the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance effective September 30, 2022.
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Joan Garry
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
An engaged board is a high-functioning board. Keep reading to learn how to empower your board to engage in strategic decision making for your nonprofit. The post A Step-by-Step Recipe For Meaningful Board Engagement appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Mastercard extended the deadline for its new recurring donor payment regulations that include regular email receipts, online cancellation options and more. Here’s what we know now and what your nonprofit needs to know to be in compliance.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Written by: Ryan Felix. Reading Time: 7 minutes. Your nonprofit’s brand is your organization’s way of defining who you are and what makes your organization unique. Generally, when your nonprofit designs your website, you need to start by establishing what you want your brand to look like. However, this brand needs to be applied across more than just your website.
NonProfit Leadership Center
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
On September 28, 2022, more than 700 nonprofit and business leaders will come together at the 12th Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference , hosted by the Nonprofit Leadership Center and presented by Bank of America, for a day of inspiration, education and connection. We invite you to submit a photo that shows your nonprofit in action for a chance to be featured in the opening video at the conference.
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!
Ann Green
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Can you believe September is already here? Depending on where you live, you may or may not be getting that nice refreshing air September often brings. It also brings us to the start of the busiest time of the year for nonprofit organizations, especially if you’re doing a year-end appeal. If you’re falling short of your revenue goals, you may want to start your campaign earlier than you have in the past.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Artificial Intelligence can now be used to enable behavioral economics modeling (BEM), the well-established field that combines economics and psychology to comprehend how and why people behave the way they do when making financial decisions.
Bloomerang
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
The post A Better Feasibility Study: How to Prepare for a Successful Campaign appeared first on Bloomerang.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
By Cinthia Schuman Ottinger & Jeff Williams. The social sector is using big data to enhance nonprofit transparency and knowledge more than ever before, and the opening of the Form 990 has made an essential contribution. For years, the vast universe of data collected by the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) via Form 990—including information on nonprofit finances, the size and scope of the US nonprofit sector, the level of charitable giving, employment and volunteering, types of nonprof
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.
Get Fully Funded
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
If you want people from your social media to support your nonprofit’s activities, you need a nonprofit social media plan. You already know this: In the nonprofit realm, social media is life. It’s the easiest, most effective, and most direct way to talk with your followers, educate those who may not know you yet, and most importantly – gain and ask for support for your mission.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Using data in the form of stories, not statistics, is a powerful idea that is important to apply in major gifts as it relates to the use of wealth data to determine the inclination of a donor to give to your organization.
The Fundraising Authority
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
The following is an excerpt from our class How to Find New Major Donors and Get Them to Give to Your Non-Profit. Who qualifies as a major donor prospect for your organization? As you are looking for donors to make contact with and insert into your fundraising funnel, you don’t want to waste time. Who can you truly call a “major donor prospect?” Far too many organizations reply “everyone is a prospect” or “everyone with enough money is a prospect.
Bloomerang
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
The post Recession-Proof Your Nonprofit…with Grants! appeared first on Bloomerang.
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 Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
If your nonprofit is thinking about planning a golf fundraiser in 2023—whether it’s a brand new event or an established tournament—there are a few simple steps to take right now to make sure your outing is set up for success. 1. Start With Technology. The right technology tools are key to easy planning and successful execution of a golf fundraiser. Because golf events have unique components—like handicaps, flighting, hole assignments, scoring—having a platform that’s specifically designed for go
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Authentique Agency announced the launch of its newest initiative, "Project 1800," an inaugural program developed to support the community by offering 1,800 pro bono hours annually to deserving U.S. nonprofits. Qualified organizations will receive free marketing resources and services from Authentique's team of professionals.
Blue Avocado
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Nonprofits that do not deliver on the terms of a grant contract are at risk of having to return the funding. Make sure you have a plan. The post You Got the Grant! Now What? appeared first on Blue Avocado.
Bloomerang
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
The post Succession Planning: Strategies That Work appeared first on Bloomerang.
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.
Candid
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
The workplace landscape has fundamentally shifted since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. As more people are working from home and expecting flexibility with their hours, the demand for better benefits and higher compensation is on the rise. The younger generation is leading these efforts by realizing that they will no longer settle for lower paying jobs and that it is the employer’s responsibility to keep workers inspired, supported, and motivated. .
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Volunteer orientations present the opportunity to make a good first impression. They also allow your organization to get to know supporters, build relationships between volunteers, communicate your mission and confirm that volunteers understand their commitment to the cause.
Fundraising Report Card
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Nonprofit marketing is an essential component of your organization’s overall strategy because it enables you to get the word out about your various initiatives and to make the world more aware of your cause. Many organizations focus the majority of their efforts on promoting their cause to brand new prospective supporters. Supporter acquisition is essential … Continue reading "Retargeted advertisements: A quick nonprofit guide".
Bloomerang
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Across the nation, as summer draws to an end and mother nature prepare for her fall showstopper, so does the nonprofit sector. Listen carefully and you’ll hear the call going up in charity offices everywhere: What’s the plan for our end-of-year fundraising campaign ? There is no one size fits all answer to this question. While one particular organization may get greater traction with their in-person events , another makes better use of their donor relationships.
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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Tips for writing a non-profit vision statement that will shape your organizations future. Whether you use social media, emails, or any other means to reach your target audience, always deliver engaging, creative, and unique content. Improve your Content Marketing Strategy. There is no doubt that growing an online business can be challenging if you don’t know the right ways to promote it.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
There is an important new trend where nonprofits have to or want to transition from one recurring donor processor to another. And there's been horror stories about the number of sustainers a nonprofit can lose if the organization doesn’t do it right. .
Foundation Group
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
The post Five Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits That Don’t Work (or Why You Aren’t Raising Enough Money) appeared first on Foundation Group®.
Bloomerang
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
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 nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to handle gift solicitation when more cultivation is needed first. . Dear Charity Clairity, What do you do if the purpose of your visit is to get to know the donor better, understand what floats their boat, and begin to build a trusting relationship, yet midway through
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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