Tue.Aug 22, 2023

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Leading Effective Meetings: 5 Tips to Conduct More Productive Meetings

NonProfit Leadership Center

Believe it or not, employees spend an average of 18+ hours per week in meetings, but nearly half say those meetings are unnecessary and 70% report multitasking during the gatherings ( Source ). With a reported 24 million hours wasted each year due to unproductive meetings, how do you conduct more productive meetings at your nonprofit that matter to your colleagues and motivate your team members?

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BMWL Forms New Team to Represent Nonprofits in IRS Employee Retention Credit Audits

NonProfit PRO

Batts Morrison Wales & Lee's managing partner Mike Batts announced the formation of a special team to represent nonprofits in IRS audits of Employee Retention Credit claims. Batts appointed appropriately experienced members of the firm to the team.

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Clinton Global Initiative Will Return to N.Y. With José Andrés, Orlando Bloom, and Matt Damon

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Glenn Gamboa, AP Business Writer NEW YORK AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File Former President Bill Clinton spoke at the Clinton Global Initiative last year, which returned after a six-year hiatus. The conference will seek commitments to address climate change, health care, gender-based violence, the war in Ukraine, and more.

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Maximizing Online Fundraising: 7 Tips for Engaging Donors in the Digital Age

NonProfit PRO

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, online fundraising has become a powerful tool for nonprofits and charitable organizations to raise funds, connect with donors, and make a significant impact. Here are some tips and strategies for engaging donors in the digital age, and how to maximize online fundraising success.

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How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.

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Part Stock Fund, Part Donor-Advised Fund: A Bid for Young Donors

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Acquisition by ratings giant Charity Navigator promotes giving to causes, not individual nonprofits. By Drew Lindsay Acquisition by ratings giant Charity Navigator promotes giving to causes, not individual nonprofits.

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Engaging Networks Welcomes International Nonprofit Leaders to Flagship Community Conference

NonProfit PRO

Engaging Networks announced the Engaging Networks Community Conference, set to take place in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 11-12, 2023. This event will bring together professionals and thought leaders from the nonprofit sector to discuss strategies and technologies that drive engagement and empower positive change.

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OneCause Introduces Auction AI to Boost Nonprofit Fundraising Event Success

NonProfit PRO

OneCause announced Auction AI, a toolset that leverages the power of artificial intelligence to change giving through donor personalization and choice, increase fundraising revenue, and save nonprofits time during event setup. Auction AI will help curate personalized recommendations for auction packages.

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Why Nonprofits Need to Market Just Like a For-profit

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

In the world of nonprofits, first impressions matter. Your marketing materials play a crucial role in shaping the initial perception of your organization. A well-designed, visually appealing approach can foster a positive emotional connection between your brand and potential stakeholders or donors. Beyond aesthetics, effective marketing also bolsters credibility, showcasing professionalism and legitimacy to potential contributors.

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AI at Candid: Powering technology to support the sector’s lasting success

Candid

It feels like 2023 has become the year of generative artificial intelligence (AI). When ChatGPT launched late last year, it widely became an instant sensation for its uncanny abilities to produce human-like text. Generative AI products, such as ChatGPT, are examples of a branch of AI called machine learning, which is concerned with learning from data to surface trends and predictions.

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Following up IS fundraising

Fundraising Coach

A few weeks ago, I heard that 65% – 70% of sales happen during the follow up phase. 65% – 70%! The person sharing this information said that most business owners get stuck chasing the “cream,” just looking for the three people out of ten who are easy to sell to. Even though the majority of sales is in the additional ten, they ignore them.

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.

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12 of the Best Fundraising Websites for Nonprofits

Bloomerang

Having a clear online fundraising strategy, and the tools to bring it to life, is more important than ever, especially as younger generations gain more giving power. More than 75 percent of Gen Z and Millennial donors reported preferring giving online, meaning it’s essential to use fundraising solutions that help you better understand and connect with this audience.

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Nonprofit Email Metrics: Three Strategic Choices in 2023

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

What are the best nonprofit email metrics now, especially since open rates aren’t as useful as they once were? You’ll find plenty of explanations of what all the nonprofit email measurement numbers technically mean , but what should you really pay attention to? What actually matters? We suggest three different approaches to tracking your nonprofit’s email metrics, based on what you think is most important now.

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Leveraging Technology for Business Growth: A Comprehensive Guide

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Leveraging Technology for Business Growth: A Comprehensive Guide In the modern business landscape, technology is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity for survival. Companies that effectively leverage technology can streamline operations, foster innovation, and outpace their competitors. This guide will explore the key areas in which businesses can strategically utilize technology for growth and scalability.

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How to Request and Implement Volunteer Feedback Effectively

Volunteer Match

How well do you know your volunteers? You might have casual conversations with volunteers during events or via email, but do you know what motivates them , what they’re passionate about or what they think about your nonprofit?

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Best AI-Powered Facebook Caption Generators for 2023 [Start For Free]

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Best AI-Powered Facebook Caption Generators for 2023 [Start For Free] The future is here! AI will probably not replace you as a Social Media Marketer, but someone that uses AI and other marketing tools more efficiently might. The AI Facebook Caption Generators in this article come with a free trial. Be sure to check them out and learn how to use them to your advantage.

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The Best Guide to Bookkeeping for Nonprofits: How to Succeed

Foundation Group

Bookkeeping for nonprofits is crucial to managing finances and maintaining compliance. Learn all the essentials about nonprofit bookkeeping in this guide!

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What happened to Stupid Nonprofit Ads?

Jeff Brooks

Whatever happened to Stupid Nonprofit Ads ? It’s a long-running series on this blog with 49 posts, going all the way back to the beginning, in October 2009 But it’s been awhile since the last time. December 2019 to be exact. That’s pre-pandemic! So is Stupid Nonprofit Ads over? Maybe. I don’t see Stupid Nonprofit Ads as often as I used to. I focus on a very specific form of stupid: High-concept, high production-value creative that is born from arrogance, nurtured by ignorance, and made possible

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Comedy for Social Change

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Caty Borum An excerpt from The Revolution Will Be Hilarious on activism and entertainment

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10 SEO Foolproof Tips to Boost Your Website Traffic

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

10 SEO Foolproof Tips to Boost Your Website Traffic In today’s digital age, driving organic traffic to your website can make the difference between success and failure. But how do you attract the right audience in an expansive sea of online content? The answer lies in implementing the right strategies. Understanding and leveraging SEO can significantly increase your site’s visibility, draw in more visitors, and improve conversion rates.