Care2

JANUARY 15, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Headlines should be short.

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Newsletter Social Media Advocacy Tips 51

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 5, 2009

In 2008, over two trillion text messages were sent worldwide. Two organizations that have been early adopters and pioneers in their use of social media are the National Wildlife Federation and the World Wildlife Fund. Perhaps an iPhone or two is something your organization should write into next year’s budget?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

The last three months of the year represent a critical time for the fundraising efforts of nonprofit organizations. Blackbaud's analysis of online giving in 2008 found that December accounted for about 21% of the year's transaction volume, but 48% of the total dollars raised. Online Giving Tops $15 Billion in 2008.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 1, 2006

Sure, I’d love to see more nonprofits move from sending their newsletters out by email, to getting them into an RSS feed, which I can choose to look at, or not. Otherwise – I think it depends a lot on the mission of the organization, for sure. How many nonprofits really need to have a blog?

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Care2

MAY 14, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) This is down from 19% in 2007 and 21% in 2006.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 20, 2006

First off, a tip o’ the hat to NTEN for organizing this, the participants of the panel for an interesting conversation, and Mark Bolgiano from the Council on Foundations for awesome moderation. Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Web 2.0

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NetWits

DECEMBER 13, 2010

So, I thought I’d share five ways your organization can increase peer-to-peer fundraising revenue. Find out how they raised their money and what additional help your organization could have provided. As donor acquisition declined from 2005-2009, peer-to-peer fundraising was one way to find new donors.

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Forum One

APRIL 20, 2010

But have you ever wondered how you compare to other organizations? To help with this, Convio has released their Online Nonprofit Benchmark Study , which shares 2009 data from over 500 of their clients. Seventy percent of organizations raised more than they did the previous year. percent ( sign up for our newsletter here! ).

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Metrics Measure Web Convio 52

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 14, 2009

That sort of information could be a newsletter sign up, a contact form that should be responded to, an online donation or an event registration. at 12:59 am @sudha My organization is getting ready to launch a Drupal site with deep Salesforce.com integration. First, the what – what to integrate? at 2:34 pm @Lobo: exactly!

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NTEN

APRIL 28, 2010

Many privacy experts argue that the recent decline in reported data breaches ( 498 in 2009 versus 657 in 2008 (PDF)) is not due to an improvement in data security practices, but rather that fewer organizations are publicly reporting such breaches. According to an October 2009 Gallup poll , 66% of all U.S.

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Care2

APRIL 22, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) What inspired you to join?

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Social Media Twitter Action Advocacy 68

Care2

MAY 14, 2009

M&R and NTEN just released an impressive benchmarks study that analyzed 32 nonprofits online advocacy and online fundraising programs in 2007 and 2008. Other interesting findings include: For email newsletters, open rates and click-through rates fell slightly (1-2%) in 2008, though the changes were not strictly statistically significant.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

For organizations, web stats are useful indicators of how many people are being reached by their message, the geographical spread of the visitors and whether or not a specific campaign was successful in driving traffic or creating actions (like donations, or letters, etc.) And the mission of the organization matters too.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 11, 2012

If your budget is limited, you can distribute the responsibility for using various tools among different staff members, but implementing an effective social media strategy that is dispersed among multiple staff members will require strict organization and disciplined leadership. The era of “winging” it in social media is over.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

When you remove the estimated $122 million in corporate pledges from that number, more than half of all funds raised came online through those organizations. Many of these organizations continue to see 2X to 3X the daily traffic of average days in 2008. (A To get your invitation visit [link].).

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Online Giving Convio Mobile 74

Tech Soup

APRIL 26, 2012

These training products are considered separate from main Adobe Donation Program, so eligible organizations may request training products without affecting their request limits for the main program. Check out the restrictions for the Adobe Training donations to see if your organization qualifies. Online Training for Dreamweaver.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2009

Ellie LaCasse wrote a great article for the MissionResearch GiftWorks newsletter about considerations and best practices for using technology to "Boost Volunteer Involvement and Satisfaction." " Convio released a report ranking the highest online-donating cities in 2008 and 2009 year-to-date. 500|5000 list.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) All rights reserved.

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Social Media Difference Advocacy Case Study 28

See3

JANUARY 15, 2008

Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to submit their videos to the contest, hosted on DoGooderTV , the video sharing platform for nonprofits. The winner will be awarded an all-expense paid trip to the 2009 NTC to be held in San Francisco. Entries will be accepted until February 15, 2008 at which time finalists will be determined.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

The most popular pieces will be featured in our newsletter. Last year, Convio clients raised more than $777 million online and 2009 looks to be even better. Organizations of all sizes can get into the game, you just need a playbook. In 2008, Convio pioneered a new program called Convio Go!™ Meg Murphy, Convio. [Ed.

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Who wants to do fund rising programs.

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Social Media Online Advocacy Media 47

Forum One

MAY 4, 2010

A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post on how organizations can use Convio’s Online Nonprofit Benchmarks Study to determine how well they are doing online compared to others. Some of these were: Online fundraising grew in 2009 as compared to 2008 but the average gift size was smaller. donating money).

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Benchmark Convio Trend Statistics 49

Care2

MARCH 26, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Donors hate feeling like cash machines.”

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Care2

JUNE 26, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Sound interesting? Contact them for more info.

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Social Media Gift Advocacy Support 37

NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Organizations around the globe are harnessing these tools and data to mobilize supporters, tell their stories and the stories of their constituents, and to share knowledge with people and communities everywhere. In 2008, post-election violence erupted in Kenya. Collecting and Disseminating Information - Ushahidi.

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Tools Map Disaster Oregon 73

Care2

MARCH 13, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Whitehouse.gov 2.0:

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Social Media Interaction Advocacy Online 44

Care2

MAY 8, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Thanks for this post. All rights reserved.

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Social Media Studies Facebook Raise 41

Care2

JUNE 4, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Thank you for beig so Generous.

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Social Media Advocacy Media Social 28

NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

The most popular pieces will be featured in our newsletter. If you want to create change, your organization needs to shift how it thinks about social media–from a mindset of fear and control to one of listening and sharing. for your organization. Next seminar from Baruch College will focus on ‘going mobile’ on November 12, 2009.

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Social Media Media Technology Social 52

Care2

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Great post. Reminded me to go post my own!

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Social Media Charity Raise Advocacy 28

Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace).

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Demographics Social Media Advocacy Online 34

Care2

JANUARY 6, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Which metrics will help you achieve it?

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Analytics Google Social Media Websites 54

Care2

JUNE 13, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) June 11, 2009 | Jeff Patrick Great article !

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Facebook Social Media Advocacy Online 50

NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Organizations around the globe are harnessing these tools and data to mobilize supporters, tell their stories and the stories of their constituents, and to share knowledge with people and communities everywhere. In 2008, post-election violence erupted in Kenya. Collecting and Disseminating Information - Ushahidi.

Tools 59

Tools Map Disaster Oregon 59

Care2

JUNE 30, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) June 11, 2009 | Tara Great list of tips!

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Social Media Advocacy Online Tips 40

Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace).

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Demographics Social Media Online Advocacy 45

Care2

MAY 4, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) April 27 , 2009 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 1.

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