Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 17, 2008

It has the kind of functionality you’d expect from a donor database. Leverage the power of the open platform of Salesforce.com, and do the work that nonprofits (and consultants) have been having to do to bang Salesforce.com into shape as a donor database. 4 comments… read them below or add one } 1 Michele Martin 06.19.08

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2011

Read the post below or visit SSIR to read and comment with that community. And I couldn’t help think to myself, “oh, so all we need to do to raise funds for a great cause is get a celebrity? The 2011 Millennial Donor report , the second in an annual series, focuses on engaging Millennials in fundraising.

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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. If your nonprofit has yet to start a blog or already blogs but struggles with ideas for fresh content, then hopefully the 11 blog content ideas listed below will help. Share and Comment on Breaking News.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2008

Tyson Foods has perfected a social media strategy that leverages blog comments for food donations as noted on the Fast Company blog , (part of its innovative giving series which included a profile of me !) Mizfit is donating a dime per comment to a local women's shelter. Go over there and comment right now!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 19, 2008

Here are a few: The blog at the Nonprofit Times, called “Don’t Tell the Donor&# has a very interesting entry on the flurry of benchmarking studies that came out recently. Commenters on Allan’s post wonder about the fate of Convio’s IPO. Be Helpful. It takes aim at Convio’s recent benchmarking study.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 15, 2007

For instance, I’m reading the book, Made to Stick , and this week’s post by Jeff at Donor Power talks about taglines that organizations use – how they make internal sense, but don’t make sense to people outside. He provides exactly the kind of advice that will help organizations connect with their donors.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 19, 2007

The Donor Power Blog shows that to give, is to receive. at 10:04 pm Donor Power Blog 11.21.07 at 11:01 am { 4 comments… read them below or add one } 1 david 11.19.07 Be Helpful. She’s thankful for both the practical, and more abstract ways her work sustains her. I wholeheartedly agree. Good stuff!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 13, 2008

at 7:04 am { 3 comments… read them below or add one } 1 Beth Kanter 08.14.08 at 8:37 am Actually, I do – I have a client whose activities and donor base suggest that they have a lot of other work to do before they delve into social networks. Be Helpful. however, as you all know so well, I’m a realist. {

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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

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Launched in 2009, the third match day will happen on Wednesday, November 16th. So far, the Give to the Max Day events in 2009 and 2010 have raised $14 million and $10 million respectively, more than in any other community. It’s the ability to initiate and nurture these relationships that has helped us succeed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2010

in September of 2009, I had very low expectations. Well… you don’t need to blog everyday (once a week minimum), and below are 10 blog content ideas to help get your creative writing impulses inspired: 1. Interview experts, volunteers, donors and board members. Share breaking news.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2009

60) Search « The Joys of Google Grants, Part 2 | Main | The Joys of Google Grants, Part 1 » Sunday Feb 01 2009 Nonprofit Resolutions That Will Make A Difference in 2009 Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 08:56PM | by Allyson Kapin What are your nonprofit resolutions for 2009?

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Care2

JUNE 16, 2009

» Monday Jun 15 2009 Converting New Activists into Donors Monday, June 15, 2009 at 05:05PM | by Allyson Kapin Last week Frogloop talked with Madeline Stanionis and Jenn Smith of Watershed about their top 5 tips for engaging new activists who recently signed up for a nonprofit’s email list. • Ask early!

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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. If your nonprofit has yet to start a blog or already blogs but struggles with ideas for fresh content, then hopefully the 11 blog content ideas listed below will help. Share and Comment on Breaking News.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

The one-day fundraiser is modeled after the very successful Give to the Max Day that was launched in Minnesota in 2009 and raised over $14 million in one day for local nonprofits, but also incorporates a contest that will give some extra motivation for nonprofits for getting the most donations or donors. as a first time donor.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

When it comes to online fundraising, an obvious tip is to meet your current and potential donors where they are. As of September 2009, scores of Facebook applications have been developed to support the nonprofit sector in one way. Over $5 million has been raised in 2009 alone. and Canada. 1) Raise Meaning B efore Money.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

60) Search « Nuts and Bolts of Online Advertising | Main | Webinar: How Online Marketing Can Be Your Nonprofits Fundraising Stimulus Plan » Friday Feb 20 2009 Tapping Small and Local Donors on Twitter: A Girls Inc. Could that concept be translated to help a local nonprofit? Twitter surprisingly drove most of them.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. "The data ecosystem is the collection of tools we use to manage all the ways we interact with donors, volunteers, activists, and supporters.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

And good data management can help us solve those problems more effectively by allowing us to make better business decisions, collaborate more effectively, and engage the public and our clients in solving the problem, too. Is it difficult to get your first time donors to give again? Donor demographic information. Big problems.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2008

Right before Thanksgiving , the TweetsGiving effort and Avi Kaplan helped Epic Change raise over $10,000 in 48 hours to build a classroom in Tanzania. As Lucy Bernholz notes, this might be one more example of fundraising on Twitter is less marginal and moving to the middle. I was able to raise $2,500 in 90 minutes at Gnomedex.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 14, 2009

at 4:38 pm { 14 comments… read them below or add one } 1 mathew 01.15.09 If you have an email list captured by one application, a donor list captured by another, a social network in another, and you give them all equal “weight,&# then you’re asking for trouble. Be Helpful. at 8:53 pm Loraine Lawson 02.16.09

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Care2

JUNE 30, 2009

60) Search « How Sticky is Facebook? | Main | Advocacy Online Unveils Social Networking Platform in Toronto » Thursday Jun 11 2009 Five Tips to Engaging New Online Activists Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 11:58AM | by Allyson Kapin Your nonprofit spends time and money growing your online list. Did they help? Stay-tuned.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 27, 2006

Would this help: 1) gain donors? 1 comment… read it below or add one } 1 Beth 09.28.06 1 comment… read it below or add one } 1 Beth 09.28.06 Be Helpful. And the major engine that makes these three types of ephemeral media really work, is RSS, which is the subject of the next post. Or whatever.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 10, 2006

4 comments… read them below or add one } 1 David Geilhufe 10.10.06 I also tend to think that while the paradigms differ, a donor, a member, a constituent in the end is not that different in terms of business processes from a client or customer. Be Helpful. at 12:33 am Michelle — thanks for this.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

» Tuesday Feb 17 2009 Reaching Baby Boomers: The Next Big Demographic in Nonprofit Online Fundraising Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 03:50PM | by Allyson Kapin By: Allyson Kapin , Blogger-In-Chief Direct Mail acquisition is one of the most expensive ways to raise money these days. Post a comment and let us know what you think.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 14, 2012

We welcome your comments and feedback. The ASU Lodestar Center can help! Below are a few examples to help you get started. In April of 2011, a story broke regarding The Central Asia Institute, a nonprofit organization. Does your nonprofit need board governance assistance? Fiesta Bowl conflict of interest. Sources: 1.

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Care2

JANUARY 6, 2009

60) Search « Care2 Adds Two Experts to Nonprofit Services Team | Main | Year-End Fundraising » Tuesday Jan 06 2009 Defining a Nonprofit Websites Google Analytics KPIs (Part 2) Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 12:43PM | by James OMalley In part 1 of this series, we discussed how to correctly install your Google Analytics.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

" 1 Comment | by Share Article in Care2 Case Studies , Care2 News Reader Comments (1) Hi, I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. July 6, 2009 | Anwalt Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Once again, Care2s members proved that they "make a difference!"

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2010

She and I have have linked to each other’s blog posts and commented on each others posts over the past three years. I wrote about her project The Born2Fly Project to stop child trafficking in January, 2009 on National Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Awareness Day. 9. Get professional help when you need it.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

It is an internal assessment tool which helps organizations figure out what parts of their online strategy are working, and what parts might need tweaking. Properly used, web sites are more than just a payment solution for credit card bearing donors. 10 comments… read them below or add one } 1 Allan Benamer 09.18.07

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NTEN

APRIL 28, 2010

Check out these best practices to help protect both yourself and your organization. In August of 2009, the following exchange occurred between an employee known only as "Lindsay" and her boss, "Brian": [Lindsay]. Here are a few tips that can help: Facebook. Know the Risks. Privacy Settings. Find a connection.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

In fact, I think it’s safe to say (especially given that you are reading Beth’s blog) that most of us log-in at least a couple hours of online time a day – whether it be to check our emails, research potential donors and partners, or more importantly, update our vested followers about our latest new, initiatives, and missions.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

When nonprofit organizations pay their executives exorbitant salaries, or throw lavish expense-filled parties, it reflects badly on all nonprofits, and increases public and donor scrutiny of nonprofit financial stewardship. They reference an article from the fall 2009 Stanford Social Innovation Review , The Nonprofit Starvation Cycle.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2016

Whether the debate surrounds a keyword, organization or issue, understanding the dialogue can help you engage the people driving the conversation. is a guide written nonprofits that shares some techniques you can put to use right away and help your organization engage in the right place at the right time. Your People Are Talking.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

» Tuesday Feb 17 2009 Reaching Baby Boomers: The Next Big Demographic in Nonprofit Online Fundraising Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 03:50PM | by Allyson Kapin By: Allyson Kapin , Blogger-In-Chief Direct Mail acquisition is one of the most expensive ways to raise money these days. Post a comment and let us know what you think.

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2009

Clearly the Internet has transformed how nonprofits communicate with their activists and donors. According to the just released 2009 eBenchmarks study by M&R Strategic Services and NTEN, most of the 32 groups featured in the study saw their online fundraising increase between 2007 and 2008. per matched name.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

We welcome your comments and feedback. Yesterday, they published the list of organizations that have lost their exemption from paying income tax due to failure to file required reports in 2007, 2008, and 2009. million on their last return in 2006 , is the Helping Hands Agency in Page. The largest one, reporting $2.3

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