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Developing a Social Media Plan: Lessons from Election 2008

NTEN

Election 2008 is remarkable for so many reasons. As agents of social change, there is a great deal the nonprofit sector can learn from Election 2008. And of course, the campaigns themselves are using network centric tools to activate a grass roots base. But of course mapping has gone public. For the first time in U.S.

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How a Data-Driven Approach Supports Community Engagement

Saleforce Nonprofit

The tools we used included Salesforce.org’s Nonprofit Success Pack functionality around management of households, as this is particularly relevant to the work that YLP does. Another key part of the project was to build a suite of reports which allowed the team to highlight the work and impact they have on the communities they work in.

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Update on social network portability

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Update on social network portability January 8, 2008 Last week, I covered the Richard Scoble dust-up. And, of course, nonprofits should be especially keen on being able to keep control of their data.

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How Software Training Can Impact Your Nonprofit’s Staff Turnover

Qgiv

What can you do to continue to address the work that needs to be done to achieve your organization’s mission? These types of trainings are often free to customers and provide a fast and convenient way for your staff to learn how to use your organization’s software to get their work done.

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Research on Gender Pay Gap in Nonprofit Sector

Top Nonprofits

Yes, the same sector which works tirelessly toward ending injustices, breaking down barriers and fighting for equality. The Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management’s “74% Project” has found that a woman working for a nonprofit is making even less than the national average, at only 75 cents on the dollar. Watch the On-Demand Video Here.

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10 Twitter Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

That said, the best practices below are based on Nonprofit Tech for Good’s experience using Twitter almost daily since 2008. Including links, of course, also helps increase traffic to your website. If your nonprofit doesn’t, then either decide not to use Twitter or tweet minimally with low expectations.

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Meet with your finance committee now: Lessons from the Great Recession’s impact on charitable giving amidst current market shocks

ASU Lodestar Center

Once you have looked out for the safety and well being of your employees by implementing work from home, social distancing, and community hygiene, it is critical that you turn your attention to your organization’s future fiscal health. Of course you do. percent from 2007 to 2008, and by nearly 32 percent from 2008 to 2009.

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