Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Perhaps the question we should be asking instead is: How can we use these tools to create efficiencies and enhance our work? So rather than using a search engine to find data or content and assembling it, you can have generative AI do some of that assembly work for you. Is it statistically sound? Will I be replaced by ChatGPT?

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

Cynicism towards work: feeling negative, irritable, or jaded towards your colleagues or clients, or a loss of belief in your work or organization. Lack of accomplishment: struggling to be effective or efficient at work, noticing lower productivity or capability, or feeling low on morale and coping skills. Sound familiar?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

I love connecting with nonprofit technology colleagues who are also promoting work/life balance and how to avoid digital distractions. Here’s what I learned: How did you get started working in the nonprofit sector? However, now I’m bringing a new tool to my work in the form of mindfulness.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

In the last few years, Microsoft has rebuilt LinkedIn working out many of the kinks and bugs that made it frustrating to use, and has launched a suite of new tools and functionality for LinkedIn Pages , Profiles , and Groups. And while that may sound low, it is double the rate of Facebook Pages. For example: 1. LinkedIn Profiles.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 24, 2017

It may be a funny sounding word to many beginning WordPress users, but widgets can be—and should be—a vital component to any WordPress design. They allow users to add different features—galleries, quotes, a “most popular posts” box, Facebook connections and tons of other options—without having to write complicated code.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Last week, I got to BoardSource at 8 am just so I could hear Marnie Webb and Rebecca Masisak, CO-CEOs of TechSoup Global share their lessons learned in developing, weaving, and stewarding two very different types of networks. They had vastly different ways in which they approached partnering. The presentation is here.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Danielle Coates-Connor: Of course. Of course, right? Danielle Coates-Connor: And you, Devyn, have been creating a visionary library of images with all of the branding work that you’ve done at Edge Leadership, with all of the illustration work that you’ve done for Nonprofit Quarterly and for The Voice Lab.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

I interviewed 50 different founders, athletes, artists, activists, NFL coaches and celebrities, many of whom I have mentored and advised – from billionaire Marc Lore to Scarlett Johansson – to illustrate strategies for total commitment. The best leaders make course corrections before they have no other choice. What is it?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

But we tried differently. And the trick works all too well. 3 learning strategies to practice Today I’d like to focus on three modalities I’m using in an intensive course I’m taking from Tara Mohr about how to love well. It sounds scary, but not if you approach it with the playfulness and lightheartedness of a child.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

How do we complete work, training, and more on one strained WiFi connection? Let’s explore a few big changes and how you can create custom-developed courses to incorporate them. If you’ve caught the news at any point in the last year, you know that the trending topics are different than anything we’ve encountered before.

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Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2021

The focus is getting to know the donor through a series of discovery questions that you’ll ask with the donor’s permission, of course. Do they want to make a difference? Sounds like you’ve made up your mind, haven’t you? It doesn’t sound like there is a fit here, is there? Location is less important. Amount, assets?

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Candid

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In our newest self-paced course for grantmakers, Risk and Reward: Safeguarding Impact in an Uncertain World , Candid Learning partnered with Open Road Alliance to discuss how funders should take on the issue of risk to maximize impact. Outcomes of the self-paced course include:? . Explaining?different They are the experts.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

Does any of this sound familiar? Here’s what Erica Waasdorp of A Direct Solution has to say: “I recommend at least four appeals per year with direct mail, at least one email per month, and then of course once you have email, you can do as much as you like on social media. Your board member says “Let’s not bother people too much.”

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Solid donor engagement strategies help organizations improve their donors’ connection with their work, establish strong donor relationships, and retain their donor base. Report: Report back to donors and share how your nonprofit is making a difference. That tip sounds kind of goofy, doesn’t it? Host an “Ask Me Anything” session.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

When donors feel like they’re making a difference and that they’re valued for their contribution, they stick around and keep giving. Because a donor relationship is different than other relationships. A donor relationship is no different. Which sounds better? What do they want from the relationship? A warm fuzzy.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2021

As a professional in the nonprofit sector, you can absolutely still work to be the best you can be, developing your personal and professional skills and advancing your career along the way. To start your search, you need to understand the different options available to you. Online courses. That’s a dangerous mindset to fall in.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Now that you’ve made it to the advanced course, we’ll get into the most technical aspects of this broad fundraising strategy. Of course, products aren’t the only perks that you can offer. Feeling like the gift is making a tangible difference is a huge motivator for donations. Show how they can make an even greater difference.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

She knows what strategies work on social media, what strategies fail, and how nonprofits can use social channels to make a big impact on their community. Or even the next six months if the year sounds overwhelming! Look for your fundraising events and work backwards from there. You have to tie the two together. Summarize it!

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Matt’s past work includes fundraising for the University of the Arts, Ursinus College, University of Cincinnati and the Boy Scouts of America. It may sound minor, but it’s a great opportunity to make your volunteers feel at home and answer any housekeeping questions they might have. Introduce them. Complete the paperwork. That’s okay.

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2014

USA News did one called Yahoo's work from home ban puzzles business leaders. The Washington Post talked about Yahoo’s perplexing work-from-home ban. Retail giant, Best Buy, followed Yahoo's example and eliminated their flexible work program that gave its corporate employees the option to work when and where they wanted.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It’s not as easy as it sounds,” says Paul, “because there’s a second related BIG problem: how to invite those volunteers to also be donors.” Of course, always personally thank and recognize volunteers who become donors. These are not easy problems to tackle, let alone establish sustained impact.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That’s why we’ve pulled together a list of 19 easy fundraisers you can use in between major events to engage your supporters, build community, and—of course—raise some money. We’re trying to think of something pithy or insightful to add, but frankly, this event just sounds very nice. You can make it a.PDF to save on printing costs.

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Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

But today, many people think of a great workplace as not even one specific place at all, with many employers opting for a permanent remote work setup after a trial proved prosperous during the pandemic. Are folks busy enjoying their work, or working to look busy? Work-life balance.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 31, 2017

Simultaneously, a sound (digital) strategy can be the biggest driver of “we-care” in the organization. Sound familiar? Not working on the weekends, or over vacation. Organizational self-care needs a strategy, as we all learned in “ The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit.” And it’s true! Setting healthy boundaries.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

What can you do to continue to address the work that needs to be done to achieve your organization’s mission? Three tips for improving software training for your staff Making technology training a higher priority at your nonprofit might sound challenging. How do you get new employees up and running quickly?

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2015

For non-profits this is especially true: so many worthwhile organizations have to fight for recognition and, of course, monetary and time-and-talent support. It may sound antiquated given the virtual world we live in, but lots of people still want to pick up the phone, drop by your offices or mail in a donation.

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CauseVox

JUNE 16, 2023

Planning fraternity or sorority fundraisers can feel like a major undertaking, especially when you throw classes, work, and busy schedules into the mix. Luckily, we live in a digital age where using the right fundraising platform can make a world of difference. That’s where a capital campaign comes in.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2018

A structured reflection process generates insights about what worked and what could be improved. More importantly, it can avoid replicating mistakes or activities that don’t work and are a waste of resources. One of the simplest ways to practice continuous improvement is to incorporate a process evaluation.

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fusionSpan

JUNE 14, 2023

These features allow for additional flexibility when working with members/users. And, of course, our team here at fusionSpan is always here to speak with your organization about how we can support your transition from your current Fonteva version to Fonteva’s 23 Winter release.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Google has launched Analytics Academy , a three-week online course t three-week course offers the basics for those seeking to understand the how to improve results through better digital measurement. It sounds like they have adapted the Khan Academy model. The instructor is Google Analytics Evangelist Andrew Cutroni.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 13, 2021

With a live video, live audio, and even live comments, your online attendees will see your brand in a different light. If you’ve never run a live stream before, it might sound daunting. You might also consider hosting a live stream at different times and days so that global audiences can attend with minimal hassle. .

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M+R

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

For one nonprofit we work with, individual donors who give between $1,000–$99,000 make up less than 1% of the overall donor base, but they contribute an amount that is equal to the entire small donor program. But we weren’t sure that this level of effort was making a difference (or even potentially depressing response)—so we tested it!

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 2, 2013

No one has time to analyze the results of our approaches when it comes to what is and isn't working. Our programming and exhibitions staff work with visitors to co-create a huge amount of stuff--from giant yarn-bomb sculptures to funny breakup stories. They do constant A/B testing to understand what is and isn't working.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 14, 2015

Of course, what often doesn’t make headlines are the hundreds and thousands of smaller hacks that target smaller e-commerce sites. And having or not having either one can spell the difference between boom and doom. So how can you tell, as you surf the Net, whether a TLS or SSL encryption is working to protect you?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

Does any of this sound familiar? Here’s what Erica Waasdorp of A Direct Solution has to say: “I recommend at least four appeals per year with direct mail, at least one email per month, and then of course once you have email, you can do as much as you like on social media. Your board member says “Let’s not bother people too much.”

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

We call it the Cycle of Giving and here’s how it works: The donor gives a gift. Many donation receipts do nothing to capture the heart of the organization and why its work matters. It’s not hard to see the difference. Or You won’t believe what a difference your gift made! The nonprofit receives the gift. or You’re a hero!

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Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

With that information, you can do a lot of different things, like: Improving communication: 72% of donors report that personalization in communication and content directly impacts their decision to give. Donor segmentation allows you to create more personal connections while minimizing the administrative work involved in doing so.

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