Mon.Jul 28, 2014

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How To: Use Social Media To Boost Nonprofit Fundraising

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of Home Business Rotator. We all know that using social media to engage with constituents is a good idea. We understand it shows how involved and dedicated we are to the the communities we’re serving. Aside from showing your dedication, can social media really help with fundraising, though? The answer is an emphatic yes. The more ways your nonprofit is generating leads when fundraising, the better.

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Thank You, Gerardo!

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

'The Benetech team has just bid goodbye to VP of Engineering Gerardo Capiel, who is moving on to his next adventure. A passionate technology-for-good advocate, Gerardo has made major contributions to Benetech’s social mission since he joined us over four years ago. As we are getting ready to welcome a new VP of Engineering, I’d like to acknowledge and thank Gerardo for his many contributions and their lasting impact on the lives of the people we serve.

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Is Your Association’s Personality Shining Through?

Wild Apricot

'Is your association or club struggling to get the younger generation involved? Maybe adding more personality to your communications might help.

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How to Use Your Website to Increase Donations

NTEN

'Adam Weinger. President. Double the Donation. Did you know that when your organization receives a new donation or has a volunteer donate time, you may well be 3/4 of the way to a donation from her/his employer? Many nonprofit organizations are leaning heavily on digital marketing and donation appeals due to the ever-growing cost of snail mail and the rising popularity of technology.

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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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Raspberry Pi for Educators

Tech Soup

'Raspberry Pi Model B. Last week, the UK-based nonprofit Raspberry Pi Foundation announced the latest version of their popular Raspberry Pi computer. Dubbed "Model B+," it's the third model the organization has released to the public since Model A went on sale in 2012. Raspberry Pi, in case you're not familiar, is a computer about the size of a pack of playing cards and sells for around $35 (or less).

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Four years of #Commbuild: Looking back, and moving forward!

NTEN

'Praan Misir. Organizer. #Commbuild. It's #Commbuild's fourth birthday, and there's certainly a lot to celebrate! As some of you may know, #Commbuild, NTEN''s weekly Twitter chat devoted to community builders, both online and offline is turning four this year. In the spirit of celebrating this milestone, weve decided to take a look back to our beginnings, chart how weve grown over the years, and talk about the future of #Commbuild.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Nonprofit Website (As Explained By Baby Animals)

NonProfit Hub

'Taking that first step and admitting that your website has problems can be difficult, which is why we’ve enlisted the help of these adorable baby animals. (They take the sting out of bad news and hard truths.) Don’t fret, these five tips will show you how to improve your nonprofit website in no time! 1) Keep it Simple. Good design means as little over-the-top design as possible.

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Make It Easy For Your Employees To Volunteer

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'If you are a workplace leader who supports a volunteer program at your business, you already know that by encouraging employees to give back to your community you are: building teamwork motivating employees attracting new hires In fact, job seekers much prefer companies that have a strong volunteer program. And, a growing number of businesses are rewarding employees who volunteer by giving them extra vacation time and other incentives.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Nonprofit Website (As Explained By Baby Animals)

NonProfit Hub

'Taking that first step and admitting that your website has problems can be difficult, which is why we’ve enlisted the help of these adorable baby animals. (They take the sting out of bad news and hard truths.) Don’t fret, these five tips will show you how to improve your nonprofit website in no time! 1) Keep it Simple. Good design means as little over-the-top design as possible.

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How to Build Relationships with Your Future Major Donors and Board Members: Millennials

Connection Cafe

'“People try to put us down (talkin ’bout my generation). Just because we get around (talkin ’bout my generation). Things they do look awful cold (talkin ’bout my generation). I hope I die before I get old (talkin ’bout my generation)”. - Pete Townshend. The question of how to bridge the divide between generational gaps is nothing new. Take parents, for example.

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.

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Average Nonprofit Spends 3.2% of Budget on Technology, Report Says - Technology - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

AFP Blog

'Average Nonprofit Spends 3.2% of Budget on Technology, Report Says - Technology - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas : The average nonprofit technology budget accounted for 3.2 percent of total annual organizational spending, according to a new report.

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The Most Exciting Thing to Happen to npENGAGE Since 2011

Connection Cafe

'Times have changed since the launch of npENGAGE in 2011—as have the expectations and needs of our audience—s o we decided it was time for us to make some changes, too. . Welcome to the new (and improved) npENGAGE! It’s still the premiere blog for nonprofit best practices and resources, just better. In this digital age of smart phones, search, and instant gratification, it’s important to us that our site, and the content on it, is fresh and relevant.

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