Sat.Jul 01, 2023 - Fri.Jul 07, 2023

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Using Tech to Thrive in Challenging Times

NonProfit PRO

Because charitable giving is on the decline, nonprofits are looking for ways to increase impact while decreasing costs. Here are four ways that a cloud-powered digital strategy can help nonprofits do more with less.

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7 Ways to Use Your Website for Nonprofit Talent Recruitment

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Recruiting top talent is crucial for any nonprofit organization, and your website is often the first point of contact between potential candidates and your organization. However, many nonprofits struggle to use their website effectively for recruitment. Most marketing departments are focused on aligning their website and communications to engage with their community and donors.

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The United Nations’ Innovation Learning Journey

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Kerstin Chyba , Katherine Tatarinov & Tina C. Ambos “Without innovation, we cannot meet the challenges of our time. […] We must learn not only new things, but how to learn. We need to share ideas, push boundaries and move faster. And we must harness the opportunities brought by digital technologies. Innovation across the United Nations system is essential for us to deliver at the scale and pace needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.”—UN Secret

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Nonprofit Strategic Planning: Ultimate Guide + 7 Examples

Bloomerang

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Organizations that do have a strategic plan continually express the advantages that this type of preparation gives them.

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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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DEI Training Isn’t Affirmative Action

NonProfit PRO

The Supreme Court has killed the one thing that measurably helped diversify institutions: affirmative action. But because good intentions don’t work against unconscious preferences for in-groups, we need laws that ensure diversity and inclusion.

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Threads for Nonprofits: 5 Tips for the Early Adoption Phase

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good launched in 2005 as a Myspace page and in the 18 years since we’ve been through multiple early adoption phases of new social media — first Facebook and Twitter and then on to LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr. The early days and weeks, and sometimes even months, are when your nonprofit is most likely to experience the fastest organic growth rate of new followers.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What Are Some Foolproof Phrases And Words For Successful Fundraising Appeals?

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 nonprofit employee who wants advice on the best words and phrases for successful fundraising appeals: Dear Charity Clairity, I’d like to spiff up my appeal writing.

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How to Engage a Gift Prospect

NonProfit PRO

As a nonprofit professional, you learn the importance of generating time, talent and treasure for the institution you represent. Here are some tips to cultivate and connect with engaged gift prospects.

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2023 Website Statistics for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A supplemental post to 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , the website statistics listed below can guide your nonprofit in creating and maintaining a website that maximizes the user experience and fundraising success. Website Design 94% of consumers/donors say that their first impression of a brand is based on its website’s design. [ Web FX ] 25% of website visitors will abandon a website if it takes more than four seconds to load. [ Website Builder Expert ] 5

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The Role of Chatbots in Nonprofit Digital Engagement

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

The Role of Chatbots in Nonprofit Digital Engagement Using chatbots for nonprofit digital engagement is no longer an option – it’s a necessity. With the right strategy and implementation, nonprofits can make the most of this technology and use it to further their mission. As digital engagement becomes an increasingly important part of the nonprofit landscape, chatbots are emerging as a powerful tool for charities, NGOs, and other organizations to interact with their audiences.

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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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Cross-Boundary Collaborations in Cities: Where to Start

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Jorrit de Jong , Eva Flavia Martínez Orbegozo , Lisa Cox , Hannah Riley Bowles , Amy C. Edmondson & Anahide Nahhal In 2019, Joyce Craig, the newly elected mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire, was grappling with two major crises : The city was reporting an opioid-related death every few days, and chronic homelessness was rising. Mayor Craig charged a task force with addressing both these issues, as their causes and symptoms seemed to overlap.

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Endaoment and Gitcoin Unveil New $200,000 Universal Impact Pool

NonProfit PRO

Endaoment unveiled the Universal Impact Pool (UIP), a new type of fundraising vehicle for philanthropic giving in collaboration with the public goods asset allocation platform, Gitcoin.

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School Auctions: Planning Guide & Resources Directory

The Killoe Group

This complete guide will walk you through all of the necessary steps of the school auction planning process, plus extra tips and resources from OneCause.

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Crowdfunding Videos: 7 Ways They Will Help Your Nonprofit Campaigns

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Crowdfunding Videos: 7 Ways They Will Help Your Nonprofit Campaigns Incorporating crowdfunding videos into your nonprofit campaigns can provide a multitude of benefits. They can visualize missions enticingly, evoke emotions, and build trust more effectively than written content and still images. The role of content is vital in a crowdfunding campaign.

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Should Your Nonprofit Join Threads – the Latest Twitter-Like Social Media App?

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Another potential Twitter-killer has entered the ring, but this one already has some pretty big social media guns backing it. Threads is a new app from Meta that is already connected to your Instagram account. Should your nonprofit try Threads? Maybe… What Is Threads? According to Meta: And Instagram shared these takeaways : Threads is a new app, built by the Instagram team, for sharing text updates and joining public conversations.

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A Guide to Setting Your Nonprofit’s Website Goals

NonProfit PRO

To create your nonprofit’s website, you need clear goals to guide your content and design. Follow these best practices to set measurable website goals.

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Major Gifts Still Require A Personal Touch: Here’s Why AI Alone Won’t Work For Fundraising

Bloomerang

Hardly a day goes by, or an hour for that matter, without hearing about Artificial Intelligence, or as it is more affectionately known — AI. The explosion of activity is mind-numbing — venture capitalists have been throwing money at AI start-ups, investing over $11 billion in May alone, according to data firm PitchBook , an increase of 86% over the same month last year.

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4 ways your site should support year-end virtual fundraising

EveryAction

This week, our friends at Cornershop Creative are dropping in to talk about the best ways for nonprofits of all sizes to improve their website performance, increase user engagement, and ultimately boost digital fundraising. Although it’s hard to believe, we’re approaching the middle of the year. That means now is the perfect time to take stock of where your organization stands, especially as we head into the always-busy year-end giving season.

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Mixed Links: News and Tips for Nonprofit Marketers – July 6, 2023

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Welcome to July! Let’s kick it off with the hottest articles, posts, and tips for nonprofit marketers. This week’s news was dominated by the launch of Threads so you can learn more about that, plus we have TikTok scripts, tips for your CTAs, how to create messaging that reflects DEI principles, and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… The big news this week is Meta Launches Threads, Provides Insights into Coming Elements.

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3 Steps to Avoid Resentment After Rejecting a Board Member

NonProfit PRO

When someone has been a volunteer, annual donor or dues-paying member, they may seem like a great prospective board member, but what happens when you have to reject that board member? Here are three tips to produce a better outcome — for both the rejected board candidate and the nonprofit.

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Don’t Take a Vacation from Your Donor Communication

Ann Green

It’s summer! More people may be traveling this summer and I hope you’ll also get a chance to take a vacation (or a staycation). I can’t say we’re living in normal times. There’s a lot going on, including an uncertain economy. Fundraising numbers are down and who knows how year-end will go, but it’s important to stay strong and not pull back. This may be a quieter time for your nonprofit, but you don’t want to be too quiet and ignore your donors.

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[Free Webinar] Unleash AI’s Potential: 5 Practical Strategies for Year-End Fundraising Success

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Join us for an engaging webinar where we dive into the world of year-end fundraising and reveal the incredible potential of AI. In the era of AI buzz, we take a practical approach to show you how to leverage AI to save time and raise more! Discover five actionable strategies that will empower your nonprofit to achieve fundraising success as the year draws to a close.

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How to Become a Nonprofit Thought Leader

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Is your organization or are some of your staff the “go-to” people in your field? Do people recognize you as an authority on a specific topic? Do others look to your writing for insights and guidance? If so, then you are likely a nonprofit thought leader! Nonprofit Expert + Marketing = Nonprofit Thought Leader Marketing is the main difference between experts and thought leaders.

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GrantWatch is Rethinking the Grant-Seeking Process With 20 New Features

NonProfit PRO

GrantWatch.com is rethinking the grant-seeking process with new features that simplify and enhance the complex landscape of grant seeking. With a robust lineup of 20 new and enhanced features, GrantWatch offers a comprehensive suite of tools, designed to optimize the grant-seeking journey.

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5 Research-Backed Trends to Help You Finish 2023 Strong

Care2

Many charitable organizations experienced a worrying trend in 2022: A 10% dip in individual donations and a declining donor retention rate. The Fundraising Effectiveness Project documented just how many donors in 2021 didn’t return to give again in 2022! What can fundraising professionals do to put 2023 back on track? Fortunately, there are solutions to help your nonprofit organization find new donors and retain your existing ones.

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Fundraising Do’s vs. Don’ts: Campaign Thank You Strategy

Clairification

Here comes my occasional “Do’s vs. Don’ts” feature, where I share with you something arriving in my mailbox that seems a good ‘teaching opportunity.’ Today we’re going to review a fundraising campaign thank you email. It’s very simple, which is why I’ve selected it. Because simple can be deceptive. So much so, in fact, that putting it together may seem unworthy of a strategic approach.

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15 Creative Church Volunteer Appreciation Ideas (+Sample Thank-You Letter)

Donorbox Nonprofit

34% of volunteers report that they volunteer for their church or religious organization. That is higher than most nonprofit sectors. The best way to keep this percentage high and encourage more involvement is by providing more volunteer opportunities and thanking your volunteers whenever possible. Individuals that volunteer for your church have spent time and effort […] The post 15 Creative Church Volunteer Appreciation Ideas (+Sample Thank-You Letter) appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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PHLY Comprehensive Guide to Insurance for Non-Profit Organizations

NonProfit PRO

PHLY Is Committed to Supporting the Non-Profit Sector. Figuring out how to get the right insurance policy can be complicated—especially in the non-profit sector. To help you find the perfect policy for your organization, Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) created a comprehensive guide to insurance for non-profit organizations. Download Your eBook.

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Billion Dollar CEO, Founder: Liz Elting on Dreaming, Mentoring, Giving and Winning

Fundraising Leadership

Liz Elting, CEO and founder of The Elizabeth Elting Foundation, is a keynote speaker at Take The Lead’s 2023 Power Up Conference & Concert. Liz Elting was never lost in translation. Founder and CEO of the Elizabeth Elting Foundation, she started her first venture in 1992 as a graduate MBA student at New York University’s Stern School of Business with the creation of TransPerfect, a language solutions company.

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Declare Your Independence Day – Top 12 Strategies to Fight Overload

Clairification

Ready to declare your independence from the pandemic of overloaditis ? It’s a highly contagious epidemic, from which no one is immune. Are you showing any symptoms? Consider which of the following are true for you: I feel like: I’m working all the time, but not getting that much accomplished. I’m working on 10 projects at once, but none get finished.

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Client Corner: “Veritus is my go-to source for major and mid-level gift information.”

Veritus Group

In an interview, Maureen Gregory, Director of Leadership Gifts at Freestore Foodbank, shares about her experience with Veritus Group Academy. The post Client Corner: “Veritus is my go-to source for major and mid-level gift information.” appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Ideas & Strategies to Increase Recurring Giving Now!

NonProfit PRO

Register today and join us for this transformative webinar to learn directly from renowned recurring giving expert and author, Erica Waasdorp. Discover how to unleash the power of recurring giving to cultivate donor loyalty, multiply your revenue, and amplify your impact for long-term, sustainable fundraising success. Thursday, July 27th at 2:00 p.m.

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What is Fun Run Fundraising – How to Make It Work

Donorbox Nonprofit

Fun run fundraisers are also known as charity runs and have become a go-to fundraiser for many nonprofits. Regardless of your organization’s size and purpose, a fun run fundraiser can help you promote your nonprofit’s mission, reach a larger audience, and raise more funds. In this article, we’ll share more about fun run fundraising, […] The post What is Fun Run Fundraising – How to Make It Work appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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How To Use OpenAI’s ChatGPT API In Node.js

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How To Use OpenAI’s ChatGPT API In Node.js Take advantage of the ChatGPT API from OpenAI and Node.js to unleash the limitless potential of intelligent systems. See how to get started. Chatbots have completely changed how we interact with technology. It allows companies to offer effective customer service, automate processes, and improve user experiences.

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Transforming Average Major Gift Officers into Great Major Gift Officers

iMarketSmart

Average MGO: Shares lots of great information. Great MGO: Asks important questions and listens. Average MGO: Has a 10 day outlook. Great MGO: Has a 10 year outlook. Average MGO: Schedules visits when it’s convenient. Great MGO: Schedules visits every day. Average MGO: Has a great opportunity in the pipeline. Great MGO: Has many great opportunities in the pipeline and never dependent on one particular donor.