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Kids for a Cause: Getting Children Behind Nonprofit Missions
Most children’s ministry leaders, parents, and teachers would agree that practical application is an effective tool for learning. Nonprofit organizations offer a unique way for the kids in your children’s ministry to practice life application. Getting behind a nonprofit cause can actually support their faith when they serve others and work to better their community. As a children’s ministry leader, you may want to encourage parents and kids to support [...]
5 Essential Elements for a Strong Nonprofit Website
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. [...]
Compensation Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations: 4 FAQs
Picture this: You’re a mid-size nonprofit with a tight budget. You’re doing your best to engage your employees and compensate them for the value they bring to your organization, but many leave after working with you for only a short amount of time. All of your efforts to retain your employees feel like attempting to hold water in a sieve. So, what do you do? While a strong retention strategy [...]
5 Benefits of Using Data to Improve the Patient Experience
Exceptional patient experience is the outcome of several factors working together symbiotically—healthcare organizations and providers, associated tools and technologies, facilities space, and even the patient’s own perceptions and efforts. However, managing patient outcomes has become more difficult as more providers face burnout from increasing workloads and staffing shortages. Other gaps that disrupt this relationship are caused by inefficient and outdated technologies that can’t keep up with patient demand. These hurdles [...]
Acts of Service: How Volunteering Supports Your Faith
Imagine this: You see an advertisement for a nonprofit with a compelling case for support. The organization’s mission resonates with you and you’re deeply moved by their work. If you’re looking for a practical way to align your faith with your support for this cause, volunteering is a great way to do it. In this guide, we’ll explore three ways you can support a nonprofit cause and strengthen your personal [...]
What is Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud? A Quick Breakdown
For most nonprofits, their constituent relationship management (CRM) software serves as the foundation of their technology stack. Your nonprofit’s CRM houses important data like supporter information, donation records, and program results, so it’s vital that you use a CRM system that can scale with your organization’s needs. That’s where Salesforce comes in. If you’ve considered Salesforce for your organization, you may have heard terms like Salesforce for Nonprofits, Nonprofit Cloud, and NPSP. [...]
Top 4 Ways to Make Giving More Convenient for Donors
It’s estimated that on average, 50% to 70% of potential donors will abandon your donation form before making a contribution. There are many factors at play when it comes to donation form abandonment, and not all of them are within your nonprofit’s control. However, there are some things your organization can do to make giving easy for donors, increasing the likelihood that they will complete the donation process. Implementing new strategies that make giving more [...]
Planning a Virtual vs. In-Person Event: 4 Considerations
Is your nonprofit gearing up to plan the event of a lifetime? Fundraising events bring in vital donations and have a huge impact on furthering your mission, but they take time, resources, and planning. To execute a flawless event, whether it’s in-person or virtual, you’ll need the right plan in place. However, your planning process will look different depending on the type of event you choose to host. Don’t worry [...]
Beyond Donations: 3 Ways to Get Support from Chapter Parents
As a sorority or fraternity member, you know your organization needs support in many areas. That’s where one of your most important stakeholder groups comes in: parents. Besides members themselves, there are few people who are more invested in your sorority or fraternity’s success than your parent community. Along with significantly contributing via dues, they can invest in your success in non-financial ways, such as running philanthropy events and mentoring [...]
4 AI Fundraising Challenges (and Solutions) for Nonprofits
Is your nonprofit ready to take on AI fundraising? From identifying potential major or planned donors to increasing the effectiveness of your marketing efforts, AI solutions open many new doors for nonprofit fundraising. However, you’ve probably heard about some of the challenges associated with AI fundraising. This technology is evolving every day, presenting unique considerations for nonprofits. But you shouldn’t let challenges deter you from exploring AI solutions that can increase your fundraising [...]
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