Thu.Mar 29, 2012

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Lame spam of the day: Hiccough

Robert Weiner

This one is just weird. Yes, the subject line was "hiccough". No graphics, no attempt to make the sender's name match the signature line, no company name, and not (obviously) selling anything. I hope no one would click on something like this. Sender: vered.ed@zim.co.il. Subject: Hiccough. Text: Good Evening, robert@rlweiner.com. For three minutes all had been ready, but they still delayed and all were silent.

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Countdown to Volunteer Week

Wild Apricot

It's National Volunteer Week April 15-21st. Here are some tips and resources to help with your volunteer week planning.

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Hack Your Conference! Open Salons at the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference

NTEN

Want to hack the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference agenda in real time? Use the NTC Open Salons to make your own sessions on the fly. Show up with questions you want answered, and knowledge you are willing to share freely with your peers. The NTC Open Salons will be your opportunity to talk techie with your peers in ad-hoc, participant-driven sessions not represented on the regular NTC Agenda.

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This Just In: Wireless Headsets from Headsets.com

Tech Soup

Cut the cord with discounted Sennheiser OfficeRunner wireless headsets , now available to eligible nonprofits and public libraries at TechSoup. These headsets work with almost all office phones ( VoIP and PBX ), and can be used for both telephone and PC connections. They feature a 400-foot range, 12 hour battery life, and 64-bit digital signal encryption which keeps calls private.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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2012 NTC Science Fair Preview: Giveaways and More Giveaways!

NTEN

The 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference kicks off on Tuesday and the event to attend is the Science Fair! The Science Fair isn't like a typical conference exhibit hall. This event provides an opportunity to network with nonprofit technology professionals while checking out nearly 100 exhibitors showing off their latest and greatest offerings to the nonprofit sector.

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Client Success with CHOICES

Connection Cafe

Author: Blair Naylor. Another great success story! CHOICES - the Center Helping Obesity in Children End Successfully - is a grassroots organization whose mission is to fight against the deadly epidemic of childhood obesity. By promoting weight management and lifestyle changes through nutrition education, peer socialization, physical activity and community involvement, CHOICES hopes to significantly reduce the presence of childhood obesity in their communities.

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Meet the Winners of the 2012 Digital Storytelling Challenge!

Tech Soup

The 2012 Digital Storytelling Challenge was a great success, with more than 250 total submissions from social benefit organizations in 24 countries! We were impressed with the quality of the photo slideshows and videos, and all the hard work that went into them. While we value each submission and every wonderful story, part of the fun was the spirit of friendly competition.