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International Human Rights Day 2011

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

2011 has been an amazing year for human rights defenders. In my Fall 2011 President’s Update , I mentioned PBS NewsHour’s two stories, and complete press coverage of our work is listed on our website. The year 2011 has shown in many ways that the arc of history is bending toward justice.

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Setting Rules for Your Silent Auction: 5 Tips

Achieve

Look back at other events you’ve hosted, or confer with other event organizers in your area and see if you can take any insight. Fundraising is the main reason you’re hosting an auction, so it’s crucial to put a structured payment process in place that protects your organization and sets expectations for winning bidders.

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Going Green: How Software Helps You Host Sustainable Events

Pamela Grow

Online silent auction software that allows you to host sustainable events is becoming more popular due to its convenience and affordability — making them perfect for nonprofits who want to meet their supporters’ demands of corporate responsibility. All of these options are simple enough to set up with the latest online event software.

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How to Pull Off a Successful Nonprofit Virtual Gala

Top Nonprofits

With the right preparations and technology, you can host a successful virtual gala that raises funds, helps your nonprofit strengthen connections, and engages your supporters in a fun evening. Use Intuitive Virtual Gala Software. Use Intuitive Virtual Gala Software. Market Your Gala Through Multiple Platforms. Tech experts.

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Voices from the Community: Donor Management Software

Tech Soup

Organizations often find themselves outgrowing the smaller donor management software they have used for years. To the first point, co-host of TechSoup's Technology for Fundraising forum, Robert Weiner, offers a series of questions to ask yourself before beginning. Get Donor Management Software Through TechSoup. by Sage 2011.

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2011 NTC Preview: 6 Steps to Refocus Your Small Org Tech Strategy

NTEN

I recommend having a full soup-to-nuts inventory of everything -- PCs, software, cabling, servers, peripherals, etc -- but for this scenario, I mean a simple list of your core solutions and tools. The hardware and software that are top of mind, that you use everyday, are your core technologies. Don’t accept the base price of software.

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3 Tips for Staying Organized While Planning Your Auction

Achieve

is prioritized over hosting simple, straightforward events that are easy for your team to bring to life. It’s time to add “purchased auction fundraising software” to the list. Charity auction software. This improved bidder experience is often what draws nonprofits to this type of software to begin with! Creating a.

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