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By |2022-06-24T17:55:24-04:00August 13th, 2021|

One of the great benefits of our TopNonprofits community is that we disseminate and share information, tools, trends, and best practices for professionals in the nonprofit workforce. We are pleased to recommend these leading podcasts and individuals as outstanding resources. Each of these podcasts feature influencers and authorities on their subject. Listen to and learn from some of the best in the business of doing great work for the people and communities we serve as not-for-profit leaders. RECOMMENDED PODCASTS One of the great benefits of our TopNonprofits community is that we disseminate and share information, tools, [...]

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What Is a Learning Management System? + Other FAQs

By |2025-01-08T16:13:43-05:00January 8th, 2025|Blog, Nonprofit, Technology|

Your nonprofit’s team is no stranger to change. To continue fulfilling your mission, you must stay on top of shifting community needs, donor preferences, regulatory requirements, and technology trends. That’s why investing in continuous learning is vital to your long-term success. TopClass defines a learning management system (LMS) as “an online platform that makes it easy for organizations to design, manage, and track educational, training, and certification programs.” It’s the perfect solution for forward-thinking nonprofits that want a streamlined way to upskill their team, educate stakeholders, and amplify their impact with innovative strategies. Should your organization implement an LMS? Explore these [...]

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Effective Communication to Connect With Donors: 3 Tips

By |2024-05-20T10:37:38-04:00May 20th, 2024|Uncategorized|

The average person sees around 10,000 advertisements each day. These include Google Ads they see every time they search a query, marketing emails that populate their inboxes, and ads that appear on their social media feeds. Your school is competing against all these ads for your donors’ attention. While the first piece of a successful school fundraiser is choosing engaging fundraising ideas for kids, the rest depends on how well you engage supporters and inspire them to take action. In this guide, we’ll lay out our top tips for connecting deeply with students’ families and other community members to get the funding your school needs to thrive. [...]

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How to Manage Silent Auction Bids and Payments Like a Pro

By |2023-12-18T14:11:42-05:00December 18th, 2023|Blog, Fundraising|

Silent auctions build community among your donors and create a truly meaningful event, but they also come with a unique set of challenges. If you don’t have a roadmap to help you get started and set yourself up for success every step of the way, silent auctions can feel overwhelming. However, the right technology and event management practices truly change the game, enabling any organization to become a silent auction pro. In this guide, we’ll explain how finding software that serves your fundraising needs will not only give you a stress-free event but also help your organization meet its fundraising goals! [...]

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5 Essential Elements for a Strong Nonprofit Website

By |2023-12-12T16:06:43-05:00December 12th, 2023|Blog, Marketing|

Your website is one of the most important tools your nonprofit has at its disposal. It’s a marketing, fundraising, and educational resource all in one! However, not all nonprofits use their websites to their fullest potential. As a result, they may miss out on additional support that they could easily secure with simple fixes to their website. Make sure your website serves its purpose and provides value to your supporters. Whether you’re creating your nonprofit’s website from scratch or just revamping it, including the following nonprofit website elements will ensure your site is a complete and useful resource. 1. Mission Statement Your mission statement encapsulates [...]

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5 Unique Ideas for Nonprofit Conference Presentations

By |2023-06-12T12:17:22-04:00June 12th, 2023|Blog, Events, Leadership|

Are you presenting at an upcoming nonprofit conference? Perhaps your organization has empowered you to share your mission as the designated storyteller for your cause. This can be an exciting yet nerve-wracking opportunity. Planning a successful conference presentation goes beyond just hitting your primary talking points. To drive your message home, it’s important to think of original, unexpected ways to connect with and engage your audience on a deeper level. To help you get started, we’ve come up with five conference presentation tips to engage your audience in a unique way: Start with a story Conduct an imagination exercise Take an audience poll [...]

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Matching Gift Research Report [Published 2023]

By |2023-01-10T10:04:04-05:00January 9th, 2023|White Paper|

Thousands of companies⁠—from Fortune 500 businesses to local mom-and-pop shops⁠—offer employee or corporate matching gift programs. Essentially, they offer to match donations made by individual team members to eligible nonprofit causes. Unfortunately, only a small percentage of funding made available through these programs is actually being contributed to qualifying organizations. And the largest obstacles to success have to do with a widespread lack of awareness on the part of nonprofits and their donors. In order to combat these roadblocks and close the knowledge (and funding) gaps, nonprofits are beginning to take on a more direct approach to communicating the opportunities [...]

What about those leaked reports from Facebook and Instagram?

By |2023-05-18T23:50:42-04:00December 6th, 2021|Podcasts, Social Media|

Amy DeVita, TopNonprofits: I'm really excited to have Ms. Julia Campbell with us today. She is my favorite go-to, social media expert. Not only does she understand social media very well and stays on top of all the changes, but she also has a very deep background in nonprofit work. Julia, Hello and thanks for joining us today. Julia Campbell: Thanks for having me, Amy Amy DeVita, TopNonprofits: I'm sure I left out some very important things. So if you want to take a moment and introduce yourself to the audience, that'd be great. Okay. Julia Campbell: Well, I am a [...]

How Nonprofit Staff Training Is Evolving Due to COVID-19

By |2022-08-31T16:10:09-04:00October 21st, 2021|Blog|

In the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted almost every area of our lives. The topics we’re discussing, the ways in which we’re discussing them, who we can connect with— it’s all viewed through a pandemic-era lens. So, it’s no surprise that your nonprofit’s staff and the training they receive is also evolving because of the pandemic. When it comes to training, your staff has new questions. How do we solicit gifts during a crisis? What will our post-COVID-19 efforts look like? They also have new barriers to completing the training. How do we complete work, training, and more [...]

Outgrowing RFM Segmentation? How Machine Learning Can Help

By |2023-05-18T23:58:05-04:00October 21st, 2021|Blog|

After a tumultuous 12 months for fundraising, it’s time to take stock of your nonprofit’s accomplishments and adaptations and then look ahead to build on them. Which of your new fundraising efforts have been successful? How have your donors responded? Have you outgrown any old strategies, and have you been able to use all of your resources to their greatest effect? Let’s hone in on the idea of resourcefulness, which has been key to the successes of many nonprofits over the course of 2020. As most organizations now understand, data is one of your most valuable resources and should actively [...]

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