Fri.Mar 03, 2023

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7 Things Every Nonprofit Should Do Before Implementing New Software

NonProfit PRO

As exciting as new software can be, making the move to new technology can also seem intimidating. It requires change, and change can often bring anxiety. Here are seven things you can do to help ensure your new software implementation goes more smoothly and stays on track.

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Newman's Own Foundation Selects Its Next CEO

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Also, Cindy McCain will now lead the U.N. World Food Programme, and the Skillman Foundation has hired its first vice president of learning and impact.

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FORVIS National Nonprofit Study Reveals Widespread Fall in Net Income

NonProfit PRO

FORVIS published its annual, national nonprofit study detailing that nearly one-half of nonprofits saw a decrease in net income in 2022 due to increases in personal compensation and operational costs, decreases in state appropriations and an end to the American Rescue Plan funding.

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Mixed Links: News and Tips for Nonprofit Marketers – March 3, 2023

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Let’s kick off the month of March with the most helpful articles, posts, and tips for nonprofit marketers. This week we have a web design glossary, free nonprofit webinars, some do’s and don’ts for AI, top challenges for nonprofit leaders, and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Wired Impacts shares 6 Nonprofit Website Conversion Rate Killers (and How to Fix Them).

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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2023 Nonprofit Leadership Impact Study

NonProfit PRO

As a nonprofit leader, you know better than anyone the challenges your organization faces when it comes to fulfilling your mission. The fifth edition of NonProfit PRO’s highly anticipated “Nonprofit Leadership Impact Study” highlights the struggles and successes of nonprofit organizations in the past year and what's to come for nonprofit leaders in the year ahead.

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4 Steps To Create A Giving Guide That Will Increase Your Fundraising Success

Bloomerang

“Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.” – Hank Rosso Many times, as fundraisers, the role we’re really playing is that of an educator. Don’t worry: You don’t have to explain everything there is to know about how your nonprofit operates. For example, there are internal matters that, if shared, likely won’t do anything to win a donor’s support.

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Donor Research: 7 Tools for Creating a Prospect Profile

Fundraising Coach

Originally posted in March 2014, updated in March 2023 One of the most enjoyable aspects of major gift fundraising is getting to build relationships with donors—relationships that last beyond one donation and remain strong even when it’s challenging for donors to give. But often nonprofits squander the relationship-building opportunities given to them by not doing any research.

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Writing Effective Key Messages for Your Nonprofit (+ The Four Types of Messages Every Nonprofit Needs)

Prosper Strategies

Solidifying your nonprofit messaging through key messages can help you eliminate any confusion when talking about your organization. Key messages help determine your core external statements for each of your individual audiences so every member of your organization can feel confident no matter who they’re talking to — from board members and volunteers, to donors and recipients of your services.

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How to Use Donation Tiers or Giving Levels to Boost Online Donations

Donorbox Nonprofit

Imagine Anna. Anna is a thirty-something woman who works in an art gallery. She’s always loved animals and spends a lot of time with her three dogs in the nearby park. During one of their walks, Anna saw an abandoned cat. She immediately acted, rushing the cat to the nearest animal shelter. The shelter had […] The post How to Use Donation Tiers or Giving Levels to Boost Online Donations appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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4 Steps To Create A Giving Guide That Will Increase Your Fundraising Success

Bloomerang

“Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.” – Hank Rosso Many times, as fundraisers, the role we’re really playing is that of an educator. Don’t worry: You don’t have to explain everything there is to know about how your nonprofit operates. For example, there are internal matters that, if shared, likely won’t do anything to win a donor’s support.

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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13 Silent Auction Strategies: The Ultimate Guide for Nonprofits

The Killoe Group

The post 13 Silent Auction Strategies: The Ultimate Guide for Nonprofits appeared first on OneCause.

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Three Memphis Nonprofits Awarded Vision Forward Grant

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

KUDZUKIAN MEDIA GROUP AND MOMENTUM NONPROFIT PARTNERS ANNOUNCE VISION FORWARD GRANT WINNERS KUDZUKIAN Media Group (KMG), along with Momentum Nonprofit Partners, has selected the winners of the Vision Forward grant. The two organizations wanted to create an opportunity for nonprofits to propel their messaging forward. The grant will provide them with access to the technical expertise and production professionals to do so.

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These Eight Things Lie at the Heart of Calm Productivity

Nonprofit Productive

What makes him tick? This was the question I asked myself after visiting with a mentor several years back. It wasn’t his calm demeanor or his pleasant attitude. Rather, what struck me most was his perfectly clean desk. No papers, nicknacks or pens. Perfectly clean. This mentor, as with others before and after him, had a personal way of being productive.

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Why Am I Failing at My Job?

Veritus Group

Frontline fundraisers, do you ever feel like you're failing at your job? The problem, and the solution, lies in your job description. The post Why Am I Failing at My Job? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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4 Surefire Strategies for Effective Major Donor Fundraising

Top Nonprofits

There are many ways your nonprofit can raise money for its cause, from launching peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns and hosting events to asking local businesses to sponsor your work. But one of the greatest sources of nonprofit revenue is major gifts, which are the largest individual contributions your organization receives. In fact, nonprofits typically find that 80% of their revenue comes from just 20% of their donors —their major donors!

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4 steps for launching a successful nonprofit video program

Care2

Nonprofit video stories captivate the hearts and minds of your donors, helping to drive meaningful results that support your cause. However, recent studies have shown that, due to increasingly shorter attention spans, audiences are more likely to engage with shorter, episodic videos, as opposed to one long piece of content.

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10 Creative Church Lobby Ideas to Engage & Inspire Giving

Donorbox Nonprofit

Your church lobby is the first thing people see. But it’s also one of the ignored rooms in your building. You can turn your lobby into a space that makes people stop, engage, and connect with your church better with ideas we share in this blog. Older churches with traditional construction may feel like the […] The post 10 Creative Church Lobby Ideas to Engage & Inspire Giving appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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The Best Caseload Size for Gift Officers – A New Formula

iMarketSmart

What is the ideal caseload size for gift officers? A quick internet search serves up a classic example of the term ‘conventional wisdom.’ Nearly every citation will mention the number 150. But what makes this number appear to be so universally agreed upon? Is it based on research? Did they ask gift officers how many fundraising prospects they can realistically work with at one time?

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

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.

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Now Is Time For Women Leaders to Create An Equitable Future With Intentioning

Fundraising Leadership

For all those aiming to reset their careers and lead lives with intentioning, launching March 23, 2023 is the new 13-week mastermind live with creator Gloria Feldt, co-founder and president of Take The Lead. The gender landscape of the workplace is changing as is the global culture of society. During Women’s History Month and in time for International Women’s Day March 8, it is crucial to examine how and why the leadership climate is shifting and where and how individuals can make the biggest im