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What Nonprofits Need to Know About Event Management Software
Imagine seamlessly organizing a gala, charity run, or community fundraiser with a tool that simplifies your workflow and maximizes impact. This is the power of event management software for nonprofits. With this software, you can turn complex logistics into smooth, well-executed events that exceed your organization's goals. In this article, we’ll discuss how to utilize event management software, its benefits, and how to choose one to ensure every event is a [...]
How to Choose the Right Grant Writing Course for Your Goals
Many nonprofit professionals first interact with grants by helping write a grant proposal. If you’re tossed into a grant writing project with no guidance or training (just the task of securing crucial dollars for your mission), what should you do? First, remember that you’re not alone! Grant writing is a fairly universal, shared activity among nonprofits. There are tons of resources and experts out there willing to share their insights [...]
How to Collect and Decode Nonprofit Member Engagement Data
The success of most nonprofit organizations is dependent on reliable and consistent supporters. Donations may ebb and flow. Events may come and go. Volunteers may be temporary, but overall, the stronger and more reliable your members are, the better your organization will perform. So what then is the key to maintaining a strong, consistent, and reliable membership? It’s member engagement. Simply put, nonprofits that know how to keep their members [...]
4 Tips to Write Compelling Google Ads for Nonprofits
Have you ever Googled something and noticed an advertisement at the top of the results page marked “Sponsored?” You’re looking at a Google Ad, an advertisement placed by an organization to promote their services, products, or mission. Your nonprofit can use these ads to promote your mission, inform people about involvement opportunities, and encourage online donations—all for free, through the Google Ad Grant (more on securing this grant below). But [...]
How to Tap into Corporate Giving Revenue: Top Strategies
In a multichannel fundraising strategy, corporate giving is one of the most effective fundraising avenues for nonprofits. According to 360MatchPro’s guide to corporate giving programs, these charitable initiatives offer nonprofits benefits like diversified funding sources, greater brand awareness, and stronger community relationships. With that in mind, how can your nonprofit earn more from this lucrative fundraising avenue this year? This guide explores these strategies to increase corporate giving revenue: Share [...]
Capital Campaigns 101: What are Feasibility Studies?
Capital campaigns require significant investments of your organization’s time, resources, and energy. So, just like someone buying a car or a house, you need to go into this investment with your eyes wide open. That’s where a planning and feasibility study comes in. In this quick guide, we’ll explore what feasibility studies are, how they work, and how they can help your nonprofit get a strong start to a capital [...]
Why Event Gamification Works and Top 5 Gamification Ideas
From the moment attendees check in to your event, you want to capture their attention and provide an unforgettable experience. Ever considered turning your event into a series of games or challenges that encourage attendees to take desired actions and enhance their event journeys? Enter event gamification. When you incorporate game-like elements and challenges into your event, you excite your attendees and encourage their active participation. It’s a creative way [...]
How to Manage Payroll for Your Staff: A Nonprofit Guide
Whether you’re investing in fundraising software or paying for programs to fulfill your mission, your nonprofit’s budget requires careful allocation of expenses. Payroll is one of the most significant of these expenses, not just because it’s a necessity but because staff members deserve fair compensation for their professional dedication to your cause. This means you must carefully allocate your payroll expenses—but how? In this guide, we’ll explore how to manage [...]
Understanding the 4 Key Nonprofit Financial Roles: A Guide
Nonprofits are typically composed of hardworking professionals who wear many hats. While each staff member may have a specific title like “fundraising director” or “project manager,” they often take on a wider range of responsibilities. This could mean handling tasks from donor communications to procurement to event planning to accomplish everything that needs to be done to further the organization’s mission. However, some areas of nonprofit work require more specialization. In particular, [...]
4 Features to Look for in Museum Management Software
If you’re a leader at a museum, you know that managing this type of organization involves many moving parts. From developing educational content that engages visitors to building a membership program to collecting donations, a lot goes into creating a thriving museum. Fortunately, management becomes significantly simpler when you have the right tools on your side. To ensure your museum can meet its unique needs and achieve its goals, it’s important [...]
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