sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2011

Especially when they help reveal a lot of information in a visual format. World Giving Index Charities Aid Foundation looked at three different types of charitable behavior – giving money, giving time and helping a stranger and used the results to produce the “World Giving Index.&#

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

I was fortunate enough to contribute to their November 2009 issue with an article that talks about ways to get the maximum return on investment for your website in helping your organization raise more funds online.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 15, 2009

at 4:21 pm We would love it if you’d add us (Home Free Organization) to your blogroll…we will do the same…thanks! at 1:09 pm Thanks so much for the shout out…take a look at the latest article [link] Thanks so much for the support! Be Helpful. 2 homefreeorg 05.01.09 3 homefreeorg 11.06.09

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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)

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 9, 2013

Linton Weeks wrote an article on NPR back in 2009 on microvolunteering , and he said it right: we live in a micro world. Volunteers can choose the projects, causes, and organizations they help, and organizations can potentially get help from numerous volunteers. Why your organization should try it.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 16, 2008

Another interesting thing was that I wrote an article for TechSoup, on “ The True Cost of Free and Low Cost software.&# So many organizations that I talk to still don’t know what it is, let alone how much it could be changing their work, etc. You can’t make everyone happy all of the time. 2 Amy Sample Ward 01.17.08

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

I have used it everyday, to do everything (all of my spreadsheets, worksheets, articles, presentations, I used it to write a novel, I used it in seminary for papers, etc., Release Candidate to help with QA, which has been fun (and 2.3 IBM’s reputation is bound to help increase adoption of OpenOffice.org.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 6, 2008

Dataportability.org – the organization, has gotten a lot of press in the tech industry lately because some very big players recently joined. I think as nonprofit organizations begin to work more and more using Web 2.0 I think as nonprofit organizations begin to work more and more using Web 2.0 Be Helpful.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

What are your nonprofit resolutions for 2009? Convio just released a helpful guide for nonprofits appropriately titled, " Nonprofit Resolutions That Make the Difference in 2009 ". Clearly, knowing your donors and making sure they feel a part of your organization is key. What are your top nonprofit resolutions for 2009?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2009

Submitted by Jordan Viator, of Connection Café Hundreds if not thousands of online tools are available to help nonprofit organizations with online communication. What tools do you think will be the best and easiest for nonprofits to use in 2009? File Sharing. User Experience.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 26, 2008

Idealware has a great article on CRMs, and how they are different, and how you can begin to figure out what might work best. I also wrote a software choice worksheet , that can help with the process of looking at a wide variety of tools. Be Helpful. One of the fascinating things to me is how quickly the CRM space is evolving.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 20, 2007

Google it – you might find articles and reviews that might be helpful Try it out. Be Helpful. Or you’re just curious about projects you’ve heard about. Send queries to nonprofit tech lists for experiences and information, like nosi-discussion , nten-discuss , riders-tech , and others.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 12, 2007

At least in Massachusetts, the majority of nonprofits work with network support people who don’t focus totally on nonprofit organizations (there are some wonderful exceptions, however, of companies that focus on the sector.) If you are a provider, please feel free to email me if you want more info or help and support in moving forward.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

in August 2009 and within a few months came to the conclusion that blogging had been the missing piece in my social media campaigns. has turned out to be the glue that holds it (the “Nonprofit Organizations” brand) all together and makes it work, surprisingly. Initially a reluctant blogger, I launched Nonprofit Tech 2.0

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 24, 2012

You may recall that the NTEN community recently helped us raise over $15,000 to host more local events throughout 2012. Donating products to charities helps corporate bottom lines, reduces waste in landfills, and provides relief for people in need. " Is email going out with 2011? of it staying the same.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 16, 2007

He has a recent article in “ Director Magazine &# which is a UK-based business magazine (no, I don’t read it, I just got the link from his blog,) entitled 10 tips for reducing burgeoning IT costs. Most of the 10 are applicable to nonprofit organizations (I’d skip the “Offshore work&# tip.) Be Helpful.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2012

Since then, we’ve been using these data to share key nonprofit sector trends on issues like the rising demand for services, shrinking government support, and the precarious financial health of organizations. Since 2009, our survey has asked nonprofit leaders to indicate what management actions they are taking to cope with the recession.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Why aren’t more local philanthropists directing their dollars toward these organizations? And how might we help bring these two groups together to create healthier nonprofits, healthier networks, and ultimately, healthier communities? Why aren’t more local philanthropists directing their dollars toward these organizations?…

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2012

Does the incentive of monetary support influence how people allocate their altruistic desires to help others? Is there a positive result for organizations that provide stipends for volunteers? 2009) found that stipends promote inclusion, efficiency and effectiveness. In March of this year, The Virginia G. Sources: 1. McBride, A.,

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 27, 2007

I’ve been writing a series of articles for LASA’s ICT Knowledgebase. The first article, on Mac database options , just got published last week. The only thing you have get in the habit of is spelling organization as organisation. Be Helpful. I am glad some people are enjoying themselves.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 8, 2020

Since the turn of the century, we have faced many societal and financial challenges to raising money for our organizations: September 11, 2001, the recession that began in 2007, and annual natural disasters that challenge the worldwide environment. The fiscal responsibility of your organization. How COVID-19 impacts your mission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

And, then it is an ongoing activity of f eeding and tuning your network as Howard Rheingold says it in this still very relevant article about building your professional network on Twitter back in 2009. and article about content curation in NTEN Change Journal. Debra Askanase (Community Organizer 2.0). Beth Kanter.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Many volunteer managers cite recruitment as their greatest challenge; however, Brudney and Meijs (2009) contend that “the preoccupation with recruitment distracts attention and resources from the management and retention of volunteers” (p. We welcome your comments and feedback.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 4, 2012

billion in 2009,” 1 largely due to the improved economy. Private and Voluntary Organizations (36%). Religious Organizations* (18%). Data from last available year: 2009; Variation due to rounding. percent increase from 2009. billion more dollars in 2010 than in 2009. billion in 2010 over funds sent in 2009.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 12, 2007

There are some great posts for today: First, Katya’s Nonprofit Marketing Blog has a great post with an article from Cheryl Gibson about implementing a CRM system in a nonprofit. Both the database implementer and the nonprofit organization will need to establish in the project plan the metrics and deliverables that comprise success.&#

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 12, 2007

There are some great posts for today: First, Katya’s Nonprofit Marketing Blog has a great post with an article from Cheryl Gibson about implementing a CRM system in a nonprofit. Both the database implementer and the nonprofit organization will need to establish in the project plan the metrics and deliverables that comprise success.&#

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

As of September 2009, scores of Facebook applications have been developed to support the nonprofit sector in one way. According to the Facebook Causes blog , the application has helped raise more than $12 million for nonprofits based in the U.S. Over $5 million has been raised in 2009 alone. and Canada. and Canada.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 14, 2012

In April of 2011, a story broke regarding The Central Asia Institute, a nonprofit organization. The Central Asia Institute is only one nonprofit organization that has fallen from grace due to poor nonprofit governance. The ASU Lodestar Center can help! Below are a few examples to help you get started.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Whether it is a network of organizations or individuals, the handbook provides a wealth of theory and practice on build, manage, and fine tune a network. Way back in 2009, when I first Peter and Madeline, we brainstormed some questions about the strategic use of social media to build a network.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2010

Essentially, nonprofits have been advertising Facebook to untold millions for free helping it become the powerhouse that it is today – the largest, most active social networking website on the Web. They helped launch the company Causes. It was created in 2009 long before there were Community Pages.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 14, 2011

At Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF), we use data to help us understand and communicate the financial reality facing nonprofit practitioners on the ground. With support from the Blue Shield of California Foundation , NFF recently released Navigating a New Course , a report on the challenges these organizations are facing.

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Care2

OCTOBER 21, 2009

After studying over 50 international nonprofit organization's email lists and response rates, the 2009 eCampaigning Review Study revealed that 60% of nonprofits present a compelling argument for supporters to take action, yet close to 70% of the organizations did not send a follow up email within one month. Can they volunteer?

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2022

For many nonprofit organizations, the rise of crypto philanthropy has been a shock that seems to have appeared virtually overnight. The truth is that Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization, began in 2009 and so too did the genesis crypto culture. Now, in 2022 Pew Research surveys show that 87% of U.S.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 29, 2008

If you want to try and get a small website going for your organization – Joomla is a good place to start. This is where the role of nptech peeps like e-riders and so on can help support in an unbiased way to help groups to make the correct and informed choices (which is partly why I personally work with so many different apps).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 11, 2012

To follow up on Monday’s post about why nonprofits should consider hiring a social media manger , below is an excerpt from Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits that helps further explore the time commitment necessary to create and sustain a comprehensive social media stategy for your nonprofit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Katya Andresen recently summarized an article in the SSIR talks about the shift from a linear marketing pyramid to a non-linear funnel in the nonprofit sector. While some appeals favor stories while others lean toward stats, the pitch is fundamentally the same: help us make the world a better place by supporting our work.

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