July, 2011

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LinkedIn: Step It Up

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Author: Cheryl Black. “Do you like doing business with people with money? I like doing business with people with money.” From Eve Mayer Orsburn, aka @LinkedInQueen , that’s my favorite quote for why LinkedIn matters. The fact that LinkedIn’s 100 million members have an average household income of $110,000 isn’t the only reason to have a presence on the site.

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How to Chat It Up With Major Donors

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Author: Lynn Howes. If you are like most non-profits, you define a major donor by the size of the gift to your organization. Some organizations set the major donor threshold at $1,000 or more, for larger organizations that threshold may be set at $10,000 or more. Though in today’s world of donor-centered fundraising or constituent relationship management, shouldn’t we define a major donor based on different criteria?

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5 Apps For Your Nonprofit

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Author: Guest Blogger. The following blog post is by Kristin Sharpe at ACF Solutions , a Convio Solution Provider. Thanks for contributing Kristin! One of the great things about Common Ground is that organizations have access to a whole array of innovative and easy to deploy tools available through the Salesforce AppExchange. With over 1,000 apps and counting, many of which are free or discounted for nonprofits, the AppExchange is a great place to look for enhanced functionality, productivity to

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Cloudy With a Chance of.

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Author: Noah Cooper. If you, like me, have ever struggled to come up with an articulate explanation of what this whole "cloud computing" this is, look no further, because Salesforce has you covered. I really enjoyed this YouTube video they posted which puts it into simple, easy-to-understand terms anyone—from your nonprofit board to your grandmother—can understand.

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Intro to Google Analytics - Part 4

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Author: Alissa Ruehl. This post is the fourth in an ongoing series about Google. Analytics. As we proceed, I’ll share tips on how you can use this tool. to gain more insight into your online marketing. I’ll start off with the basics, but then we’ll get into some advanced techniques. If you’re not yet familiar with Google Analytics, it’s a free tool from.

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Maybe Google+ is Cool as They Say

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Author: Guest Blogger. Like everyone else, Convions are chomping at the bit for the coveted Google + invite.and to actually get in once we get that invite. Client Support Manager Cynthia Balusek was one of the first to get past the virtual bouncer and through the Google + door. Now she's making a cameo appearance here on Connection Cafe to share her initial impressions with you.

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Things are going to get “.wild”

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Author: Jennifer Darrouzet. So who do you think is going to own the new “ wild” domain next year, when anyone with cash can buy a brand new “vanity” domain? Will it be a consortium of environmental conservation and wildlife groups? Or the purveyors of barely-legal videos, of the “girls gone…” ilk? Cyber-squatters, suit up – it’s going to be a bumpy ride.

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