Sat.Jan 14, 2023 - Fri.Jan 20, 2023

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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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How to Build Your Nonprofit Community

NonProfit PRO

Similar in some ways to our for-profit counterparts, "selling” our missions is no different than selling consumer goods. In both cases, what we’re after is a satisfied customer that comes back for more. Here are some tips on how to build your nonprofit community.

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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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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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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 Do You Get Nonprofit Board Members to Fundraise?

Affnetz

How Do You Get Nonprofit Board Members to Fundraise? Fundraising Campaign Management / By Mike Crum First off, when you recruited board members – did you tell them they would have to be involved in fundraising? And if you did, did you explain to them that doesn’t have to mean making the ask – it can also involve thanking donors and promoting the Nonprofit?

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5 Takeaways from the Latest Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report

NonProfit PRO

From the state of individual giving, donor retention and the struggle to win over one-time donors, here are the biggest takeaways from the recent “Quarterly Fundraising Report" by the Fundraising Effectiveness Project.

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Mixed Links: News and Tips for Nonprofit Marketers – January 20, 2023

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Bow & Arrow, Auburn, AL Let’s jump right in to the most helpful articles, posts, and tips for nonprofit marketers I found this week. We have a marketing benchmark report, AI in marketing, priorities for Instagram, marketing automation and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Instagram Reveals 3 Key Priorities for 2023. It’s time to debrief and find out Was Your Year-End Giving Campaign Successful?

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Newsletter: A Great Example of a Partnership Case Study; M&M Cause Marketing Campaign Attacked as ‘Too Woke’ ; 25 Nonprofit Marketing Statistics for 2023

Selfish Giving

Early last year I got an email from Tasman "Tas" Cassim , the head of corporate partnerships at Black Dog Institute (BDI) in Australia, about writing case studies for his organization. While I've spoken before to nonprofits in Australia, I had never worked with one! I have to admit I was a bit nervous. ? Would we even understand each other? With my Boston accent and their Australian slang what would a conversation be like???

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Breaking Down Organizational Silos to Create an Optimal Omnichannel Experience

NonProfit PRO

Creating a seamless customer experience may sound daunting at first. But it’s worth it. A key component to adopting an omnichannel approach for your fundraising and marketing campaigns is to identify and break down the organizational silos standing in your way.

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How to Unlock More Gifts: New Research Says Enhancing Psychological Well-Being Is Key

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Alex Daniels. Impact isn't the only thing big donors care about; they often want to be part of a large community, says a new study of people with at least $1 million in assets.

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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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Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Announces New Nonprofit Credential

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Date: January 18, 2023. CONTACT: Shara Szott, Chief Solutions Officer, shara@nla1.org. Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Announces New Nonprofit Credential. KANSAS CITY, MO – The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is proud to introduce the next level of the nationally recognized Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential: Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional (ACNP).

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Do You Use Job Descriptions with your Nonprofit Board Members?

Affnetz

Do You Use Job Descriptions with your Nonprofit Board Members? Nonprofit Management Software / By Mike Crum. We have several blog posts on recruiting board members and engaging your board members, so this post will focus on the job description. It’s worth noting you don’t want to create a job description just for the sake of having one in a packet for new board members.

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[eBook] 6 Steps to Building Lasting Donor Relationships

NonProfit PRO

• Donors are the lifeblood of any nonprofit. But how do you strengthen their connection to your organization? And how do you create and maintain solid relationships with other passionate individuals who are dedicated to your cause? This eBook outlines 6 areas on how to continue to serve your mission successfully, while growing and nurturing lasting relationships with current and new donors.

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Gates Foundation to Increase Funding to $8.3 Billion This Year

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Alex Daniels. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation In his annual letter, Gates chief executive Mark Suzman wrote that the increased grants were spurred by global failures to adequately respond to the spread of infectious diseases, reduce poverty, promote gender equality, and address the effects of climate change. The grant maker predicts its annual grant budget will grow to $9 billion by 2026.

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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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How to Use Trial & Error to Find the Right Fundraisers for Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Jessica Fox , Content Manager at Eventgroove – a one-stop platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events that offers event management, online fundraising, ticketing, and online storefronts for print and digital merchandise. As a fundraiser, you’re up against some tough odds. There’s a lot going on in the world (we’re looking at you, recession worries and existential dread), and fundraising efforts that have worked in the past may not be delivering the same results.

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How to Keep More Donors Through Strategic Communications with Madeleine St. John

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

This episode is sponsored by RoundTable Technology – the Nonprofit IT Partner. On January 26, they are offering a free webinar on the exact steps required to secure and protect your nonprofit IT in the New Year. RoundTable Technology is a managed IT and cybersecurity services organization focusing on the nonprofit sector, with over 200 nonprofit clients.

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Listen Now to Learn How We Can Ensure Our Oceans Continue Sustaining Life!

NonProfit PRO

Hear from Julie Packard, Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and recipient of the Audubon Medal for Conservation, the Marine Sanctuary Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and the California Coastal Commission’s Coastal Hero Award as she shares why our environment is a crucial point in history, where conversation standards need to be changed globally ensure that our oceans can continue to sustain life for future generations during this episode’s interview with David Blyer, CEO o

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Foundation Assets Plummeted Nearly 20% Last Year, Putting Grant Making at Risk

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Alex Daniels The drop comes after three years of gains, so that might mitigate the impact on how pinched foundations feel about their giivng.

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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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Instead of Time Management, Focus on Optimizing Your Energy Levels

Veritus Group

There's a lot of talk about time management, but research shows that when you focus on your energy levels first, you'll get more done. The post Instead of Time Management, Focus on Optimizing Your Energy Levels appeared first on Veritus Group.

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7 often-ignored MLK quotes to ground our work of fighting for equity and justice

Non Profit AF

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Those of us who are in nonprofit, philanthropy, and other fields focused on.

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3 Recurring Giving Predictions for 2023

NonProfit PRO

A new year. New opportunities. A renewed focus on donors, mission and impact. To kick off 2023, here are my top three recurring giving predictions for 2023. .

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Heising-Simons Foundation Selects New CEO

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Laila Clarke Sushma Raman will become president and CEO of the Heising-Simons Foundation. Also, ActBlue has named its next leader, and John King Jr., president of the Education Trust, has left to become chancellor of the State University of New York system.

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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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Stressed? Tired? Feeling Burnt Out? Here’s How to Renew Your Energy

Veritus Group

When work has you feeling stressed, tired, or burnt out, follow these rituals to help renew your mental, physical, and emotional energy. The post Stressed? Tired? Feeling Burnt Out? Here’s How to Renew Your Energy appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Tutor a child, change a life.

Volunteer Match

School on Wheels is an organization enhancing educational opportunities for children who are experiencing homelessness from kindergarten through twelfth grade. 1/3 of unhoused people are under the age of 18. 1:20 children in CA don’t have homes. 64% of children experiencing homelessness do not graduate high school.

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Amazon Gives Little Notice on End of AmazonSmile Program

NonProfit PRO

"Every little bit counts” — at least that’s what Amazon touts when it shares the impact customers have made via AmazonSmile. But less than a decade after launching the program, Amazon announced that AmazonSmile's days are numbered.

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Inflation Hasn’t Increased U.S. Food Insecurity Over All, According to a New Tracker

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Sam Polzin and Jayson Lusk MediaNews Group/Orange County Re/MediaNews Group via Getty Images Grocery prices soared by 11.8 percent in 2022 — the swiftest pace since the early 1980s. Rapid inflation is, naturally, leading to concerns that it’s getting harder for Americans to put food on the table.

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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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[ASK AN EXPERT] What Should A Donor Do When They Don’t Feel Adequately Engaged?

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 come from a fundraiser and donor who wants advice on how to handle poor donor engagement: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m a fundraiser, but also a donor. Sometimes wearing both hats is challenging.

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Dress Code 2023: Who Decides What Women Leaders Wear?

Fundraising Leadership

Dress codes are ancient, evolving and may also present gender bias. Forty-three women elected to the State House of Representatives in Missouri now have to wear a jacket to work. The new dress code for female lawmakers is prompting pushback to a move some call out of touch, out of date and outright sexist. “ The new #dresscode for female lawmakers in the State House of Representatives in Missouri is prompting pushback for a move some call out of touch, out of date and outright sexist.

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Introducing Shortage — An In-Kind Donation Platform Born Out of the War

NonProfit PRO

Shortage is the first peer-to-peer donation marketplace that allows nonprofits to get the goods they need and enables donors to make in-kind donations directly to the causes that matter most to them. The platform is free for nonprofit organizations to use, and all donations are tax deductible.

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Harvard Lands $50 Million Gift to Launch Program Honoring Paul Farmer

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Maria Di Mento. Courtesy of Ferdinand Dukundimana, Butaro Hospital via Partners in Health William and Joyce Cummings pledged $50 million through their Cummings Foundation to establish the Paul Farmer Collaborative of Harvard Medical School and the University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda. Farmer was a Harvard professor who died last year. Plus, gifts from MacKenzie Scott and Michael Jordan inspired a Washington State couple to give Friends of the Children $33 million to expand its youth m

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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!