4 Tips to Turn One-Time Donors Into Lifelong Supporters
In 2023, the average first-time donor retention rate was 19.63%. This means that for every 100 new donors nonprofits recruited, less than 20 of them returned to make a second contribution.
Key Elements to Include in Your Nonprofit's Brand Guide
Your nonprofit’s brand makes it stand out from the crowd, communicates its mission more effectively, and inspires support for its efforts. When supporters can immediately recognize your organization’s brand, it builds confidence that leads to stronger relationships and increased engagement. But to experience these benefits, it’s critical to maintain consistency in your branding.
Sleep Better Knowing the Nonprofit Experts are Taking Care of Business
When you are preparing your next budget, consider all the time you spend worrying about administrative tasks that you don’t feel confident your organization has the expertise to do efficiently and correctly.
4 Tips for Leveraging Fundraising Software for Efficiency
Are you making the most of your fundraising software?
Learn to Spot Phishing Emails Like a Pro
Does your staff team know how to spot the difference between a legitimate email requesting payment for an invoice and a phishing scam that's meant to steal funds or data from you?
3 Tips to Assess Your Nonprofit's Digital Infrastructure
Think about all the digital tools that make your nonprofit’s work possible—from your website and constituent relationship management (CRM) software to the platforms you use to communicate with donors and run fundraisers.
From Mild-Mannered Database User to Salesforce Superhero in No Time!
Whether you’re still tracking constituent data in disconnected (and unsecured!) Excel spreadsheets or if you feel like your database needs a “deep clean,” we’re here to help!
9 Ways to Prioritize Accessibility at Your Next Event
Planning a successful event can be challenging. Your nonprofit has many balls to juggle and to-do lists to complete for everything to run smoothly. However, one detail that you should not overlook is accessibility.
Nonprofit Investing Guide: Planning for the Future
As a nonprofit leader, you’ve spent significant time and energy planning for your organization’s long-term growth. To put those plans into action and maximize your impact, it’s crucial to prioritize your nonprofit’s financial future, too.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Makes Updates to Federal Grantmaking Rules
The federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently published revisions to rules governing federal grantmaking to charitable nonprofits (as well as state, local, and Tribal governments) that will go into effect on October 1, 2024.
3 Income Streams to Diversify Your Nonprofit's Revenue
Major events, such as galas and auctions, bring in vital revenue for your nonprofit. However, in between these major fundraisers, you should look to diversify your organization’s revenue streams. By doing so, you can earn more revenue, remain afloat in the event a fundraiser falls through, and give supporters more ways to engage.
5 Tips for Successfully Hiring a Major Gifts Officer
Every major gift your nonprofit receives represents hours of careful research, thoughtful stewardship, and meaningful solicitation work. As the largest contributions your nonprofit receives, these gifts have the power to truly drive your mission forward.
Charitable Giving has Been Hijacked and We are Losing Millions of Donors
501 Commons encourages nonprofits to engage in GiveBIG, GivingTuesday, and the year-round Washington Gives program to reconnect with donors amid declining year-end giving trends. We're seeing the largest drop in donors, including those who donate less than $500 (which comprises 80% of donors).
Cybersecurity Essentials for Nonprofits: Identity and Access Management
Written by Vonnita Jones & Kai Dailey
Plan IT: Make Technology Your Ally
Technology is foundational to helping nonprofits raise money, improve their productivity, measure program effectiveness, and communicate. Our newly revamped Plan IT program can empower you to make technology a more reliable partner in achieving your mission.
10 Do's and Don'ts of HR Assessments for Nonprofits
A human resource (HR) assessment is a tool used to analyze and identify critical areas in HR for improvement. It ensures that the delivery of HR services is aligned with the organization’s mission and values. An HR assessment is conducted by reviewing written policies, interviewing stakeholders, and observing behavior to analyze how HR is functioning throughout the organization.
A Guide to Nurturing Member Relationships
A successful nonprofit membership program depends upon one thing: its members! As the lifeblood of your membership program, it’s vital to keep members satisfied, engaged, and invested. Ultimately, the most important metric when determining a membership program’s success is your relationships with your members.
Personalizing at Scale: AI for Tailored Donor Communications
There’s a lot of buzz about artificial intelligence in the nonprofit space, and for good reason. This technology has diverse on-the-ground use cases that can improve nonprofits’ workflows and reduce menial tasks.
4 Tips to Train Your Volunteers for Your Upcoming Gala
Running a fundraising gala is no easy task. Between marketing your event, getting your technology in place, and setting up your event space, you’ve got your plate full. Luckily, you don’t have to plan and lead your gala alone!
Starting January 1, 2024, WA is Raising the Minimum Wage and Overtime Salary Threshold
Starting January 1, WA’s minimum wage will increase to $16.28 per hour for employees ages 16+. This represents a 3.4% increase from this year. This new rate applies to nonprofit employers of all kinds.