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See how a chapter ambassador program boosts member engagement and expands your association’s reach. 🚀🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Learn how to train members as effective spokespeople, ensure consistent messaging, and offer meaningful volunteer opportunities and career-building experiences. https://loom.ly/kMWxtss #associations #association #nonprofits #nonprofit #members #membership #assnprofs #assnchat #assntech #associationmanagement #GotChapters #LeverageChapters #Chapters #CRP #ComponentRelations #Associations #AssnChat #Components #Affiliates #States #Sections

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🚀 Webinar Alert: Planning Unforgettable Field Trips 🌍✈️ Discover how to plan and fund unforgettable field trips—whether local or international! 📅 Topics Include: ✨ Planning tips for local and global trips 💰 Budgeting, fundraising & managing costs 👥 Staff & volunteer support ✅ Safety guidelines 📅 Date: October 10, 2024 🔗 Register here: https://buff.ly/3TNZRl3 Equip yourself to plan amazing trips for your students! 🌟 #FieldTrips #Education #Webinar

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Test to Confirm Impact and Eliminate Variables Fundraisers test to determine if changes to their fundraising strategies have the intended impact. Rigorous testing also eliminates external variables that could skew the results. Without testing, fundraisers risk making changes that unintentionally decrease revenue or alienate donors. To test properly, fundraisers must state a hypothesis A hypothesis would be be “adding a $500 option to our donation page will increase the average gift amount.” The null hypothesis is that the change will have no effect or decrease revenue. Statistical testing aims to disprove the null hypothesis with a high degree of confidence, like 95-99%. Measuring results requires determining a margin of error, like +/- 3%, based on the sample size. A larger sample size means a smaller margin of error and higher confidence in the results. For multivariate testing of several variables at once, the sample size must increase to account for more possible outcomes. Back-testing uses historical data to build models that predict future outcomes. Divide donors into groups, building models based on one group and testing them on the other. This confirms the model works for that donor base before applying it broadly. While “best practices” provide a starting point, fundraisers must test them. A tactic that works for some groups could alienate others, gradually eliminating them. Testing also considers donor segments to avoid negatively impacting any group. Though testing sounds complicated, basic tools can run simple A/B tests. Focus on effect size, like whether results exceed the margin of error, more than statistical significance. For small donor populations like major donors, smaller sample sizes may still yield useful insights. Testing requires time and resources, but so does making uninformed changes that reduce revenue. As fundraising becomes more data-driven, testing is key to developing evidence-based strategies tailored to each organization’s unique donor base. Fundraisers must test to determine true impact, eliminate variables, and avoid blindly adopting “best practices” that do not serve their donors or mission. Overall, testing leads to more sustainable growth and impact.

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If you're in nonprofit marketing, don't skip these four lifecycle campaigns: 📚Nurture to donate playbook 💛 Regular giver engagement 🙏 Thank you journey 🌇 Reengagement and sunset journey Grab the templates in our updated guide: https://loom.ly/Kb82Nds

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Participatory grantmaking breaks down the harmful hierarchies, top-down dynamics, and funder-vs-grantee binaries that dominate traditional philanthropy. Mama Cash’s entire grantmaking portfolio is fully participatory because self-led communities know best what works, and self-determination is radical change. Find out how and why grantmaking can and should become participatory: https://bit.ly/3TzPCQ1 participatory #ParticipatoryGrantmaking #FeministActivismWorks

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Attention nonprofit hiring teams! Facing challenges in filling crucial roles? A recent FORVIS' Executive Search Practice report found that 74% of nonprofits have job vacancies. R2R Strategic Recruiting is here to help. Specializing in recruiting for the most demanding positions, we seamlessly integrate with your team, saving you valuable resources. Connect with us today to discover more. https://buff.ly/44CBtXE #NonprofitRecruiting #R2R

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See how a chapter ambassador program boosts member engagement and expands your association’s reach. Learn how to: ✔️ train members as effective spokespeople ✔️ ensure consistent messaging ✔️ offer meaningful volunteer opportunities ✔️ develop career-building experiences Read more https://loom.ly/kMWxtss #assn #assnchat #assnprof #assntech #association #chapters #components #CRP #componentrelations #chapterleader #chaptermanagement #chapterperformance #billhighway

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In our September webinar, we explored the strategies that food recovery organizations can use to deepen their community impact, with a focus on distribution partnerships. Leland Scales, a longtime team member and Nonprofit Partner Manager at 412 Food Rescue, shared his insights on building trust with nonprofit partners and how that trust leads to stronger, more effective food distribution programs. Read the recap: https://lnkd.in/eaQB-d_Y

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The Nonprofit Cycle: From Mission to Impact Turning passion into real change requires a roadmap. The Nonprofit Cycle connects every step, ensuring your organization thrives: ✅Plan & Strategize: Chart the Course! Identify the need, envision the change, set clear goals and let your mission be the road map to transformation. ✅Develop Programs: Design for Impact! Create impactful programs that address community needs based on your mission. ✅Raise Funds: Fuel Your Mission! Secure the financial resources needed to make a difference. This includes grants, financial contributions, and in-kind donations. ✅Manage Finances: Steward Wisely! Ensure financial stability for long-term success through ethical financial management and results-based accountability. Every Stage Connected! This cycle is a continuous loop. Success in one stage empowers the next, keeping your nonprofit moving forward. #NonprofitCycle #MakingaDifference

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Learn how philanthropy can responsibly harness data to empower communities and drive positive impact. Explore strategies for ensuring data accuracy, accessibility, and ethical use in grant-making: https://lnkd.in/emfE8bh6 #PhilanthropyData #DataEthics #CommunityEmpowerment #Grantmaking #DataAccuracy #EthicalUse #SocialImpact #DataAccessibility #DataDriven #NonprofitSector

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"When you apply, we kindly ask you to remove your schools from your resume." 🙌 Can we all take a moment to appreciate how Groundswell Fund is practicing true inclusivity by adopting equitable and fair #hiring practices? Their hiring process requires applicants to REMOVE any references to undergraduate and graduate school names to reduce #bias while recruiting candidates. This helps create a level playing field for all applicants and helps assess them based on what they actually bring to the table, instead of just #tags. #shoutout #equitablehiring #inclusivity #hiring

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In the face of evolving fundraising dynamics, recent studies, including one from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, reveal a notable trend: a decline in donor participation and year-end giving in 2023, marking a continued challenge for the nonprofit sector. This shift underscores the urgent need for innovative strategies to sustain and grow funding sources. Key Findings: A 3.4% decrease in individual charitable contributions compared to the previous year. A 2.8% drop in year-end giving dollars, continuing the downward trend for the second consecutive year. Notably, the decline was most pronounced among donors contributing $500 or less, who constitute 83.2% of all donors but account for just 7.3% of total donation dollars. Amidst these challenges, the silver lining emerges in the form of monthly giving programs. These programs have been spotlighted as a resilient strategy for fostering dependable revenue streams, even in tough economic times. Data from nonprofit technology company Neon One illuminates this trend, highlighting successful case studies and offering practical tips for building robust monthly giving programs. The Power of Monthly Giving: Nonprofits with annual revenues under $1 million saw their average monthly gifts more than double from 2018 to 2022. Monthly donors tend to be more loyal, with an average engagement span of 7.71 years, significantly longer than one-time donors. This data not only showcases the potential of monthly giving programs as a solution to the current fundraising challenges but also emphasizes the importance of donor retention strategies and the value of building a loyal donor base. As the landscape shifts, Write On Fundraising offers expert guidance and services tailored to your nonprofit's needs. Our approach focuses on practical solutions and strategic support to enhance your fundraising efforts. Reach out today to learn more about how we can support you. Email [email protected] or call 888-308-0087 today! Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/emgtPnXc

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Discover why #corporategifting around local producers can enhance your brand image, strengthen community ties, and promote #sustainability. Corporate gifting is more than just a gesture of goodwill. It's a powerful tool for building strong relationships with clients, employees, and partners. A well-thought-out gift can convey appreciation, strengthen loyalty, and enhance #brandreputation. In today's competitive market, businesses are increasingly looking for ways to make their corporate gifts more meaningful and impactful. #Corporategiftingideas #Sustainablecorporategifts #Localproducergifts #Ethicalgiftingsolutions #Supportlocalfarmers #Corporatesocialresponsibilitygifts #Uniquecorporategifts #Producercommunitycorporategifts

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There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to stewarding donors. As communities continue to become more diverse, our communications and engagement should follow. For more great advice on stewarding diverse groups, check out Rochelle's article from CharityVillage "Stats, Stewardship and the Modern Donor." https://bit.ly/3mH5i48

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Did you know that nonprofits that align their mission with grant funders' objectives are 50% more likely to secure funding? The key is matching your organization’s work to the right grant opportunities. At Kindred Spirits Collaborative, we help nonprofits pinpoint the best grant opportunities and create proposals that get noticed. 🎯 ➡️ Contact us to discuss how we can help secure the right grants for your organization! #NonprofitGrants #GrantWriting #NonprofitConsulting #GrantSuccess #FundingTip

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