Reconciliation Software: The Importance of Integration
The work that nonprofit organizations do is vital to the communities around the world. And the importance of ensuring that financial donations and funds raised are properly reconciled cannot be overstated. There is little to no room for error
Volunteer Engagement: Smarter Volunteer Preference Strategies
Part 4: Volunteer Preferences Last week, we focused on the volunteer application and everything that goes into it. We saw the components of what goes into a successful, effective volunteer application. Which leads nicely into this week's topic: volunteer preferences.
Volunteer Engagement: Smarter Applications Strategies
Part 3: The Volunteer Application Our last installment dealt with obtaining the right volunteer management software. Having the right software makes so much of a difference for your nonprofit. Not only is your software system supposed to make things easier for
Donation Reporting and Analytics Made Simple
In one of our previous blogs, we discussed the importance of making online donations and fundraising easier. We highlighted how organizations such as the Chronicle of Philanthropy have shown that charities are now serving donors who are more comfortable
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Pro Tips and Strategies
Picture the following: your nonprofit is looking for a new avenue to allow individuals and small groups to raise funds for your cause. You are also looking for a way to connect with a new group of donors. In
Volunteer Engagement: Smarter Software Strategies
Part 2: Volunteer Management Software Last week, we discussed the importance of developing and executing a strong volunteer management strategy. Anyone worth their salt in the nonprofit world knows that without a strategy to recruit, retain, supervise, and reward volunteers,
No Limits for Deaf Children: The Humility of Real Heroes
When it comes to being a hero, there are many times when we recognize someone as a hero for doing something that is, at its core, very basic. Caring for others. Speaking up in the face of injustice. Sacrificing
Volunteer Engagement: Smarter Strategies, A Better Way to Be
Part 1: The Volunteer Management Plan For many nonprofits, their greatest asset is their volunteer base. Volunteers are a special breed of supporters and advocates that do tons of work for a nonprofit organization, asking very little in return. They
Online Fundraising and Donations Made Easier
Online fundraising is bigger and more frequent than it has ever been. Studies from all over the industry show that a shift is happening: more and more people are going to easy donation pages to make their pledges. The
18NTC and AFPFC: First Timers Reflect on Conferences
New Orleans was host to two of the world’s most prominent professional conferences. The Nonprofit Technology Conference (18NTC) hosted by the Nonprofit Technology Network and the International Fundraising Conference (AFPFC) hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, drew audiences