Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

'The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. In 2013 the number of nonprofits that hired part-time or full-time new media managers increased fourfold. As nonprofits have gotten better at implementing multichannel communications and fundraising campaigns and improving their tracking and reporting systems, many nonprofits have come to the conclusion that creating a paid part- or full-time new media manager position is worth the financial investment

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TechImpact

JULY 14, 2014

'Image courtesy of Cloud Pockets. The (incorrect) conventional wisdom is that cloud computing is bringing its flexibility, efficacies, and cost saving potential only to large nonprofits. The truth is, nonprofits of all size can benefit from cloud computing. Whether it is a complete computing system, a cloud based file sharing system, a constituent relationship management system, or just a cloud based email platform, there’s a cloud option that can fit the budget and needs of any nonprofit.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 14, 2014

'In this guest post, Lamees Abourahma interviews the founder of a non-profit membership organization who offers tips on "asking members what they want" and "giving them something to talk about.".

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Tech Soup

JULY 14, 2014

'Tomorrow is the last day to submit your feedback to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) during their public comment period on Net Neutrality, so there is time to have your voice heard to help reverse the dismantling of the open Internet. To back up for those who haven't been following this issue, the FCC has been receiving public comment on their ruling from earlier this year that would allow Internet Service Providers to create a "fast-lane" for Internet access and speed

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 14, 2014

'Despite the temptation to hire someone like yourself, hire someone to complement your skills --not to duplicate your skills. Managers often find it easier, more comfortable, or less threatening to hire someone with similar skills and work habits. But, to build a well-balanced team and to achieve maximum success, you need to have employees who can fill in your weaker areas.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 14, 2014

'“Seven Years of College Down the Drain.”. We know it and we love it, but few of us knew that the 1978 National Lampoon hit Animal House could give us such serious insight into the world of nonprofit and higher education engagement. As our beloved alma maters like fictional Faber College from the movie continue to evolve in the 21st century, they continue to struggle with setting themselves apart and selling themselves, even to their own students.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 14, 2014

'“Seven Years of College Down the Drain.”. We know it and we love it, but few of us knew that the 1978 National Lampoon hit Animal House could give us such serious insight into the world of nonprofit and higher education engagement. As our beloved alma maters like fictional Faber College from the movie continue to evolve in the 21st century, they continue to struggle with setting themselves apart and selling themselves, even to their own students.

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AFP Blog

JULY 14, 2014

'6 Reasons Why We’re Slacktivists: The Psychology Of Liking Causes On Facebook | Co.Exist | ideas impact : Whether or not this criticism holds water depends, in part, on why people like a cause in the first place. A new study, published in the International Journal of Web Based Communities, provides a detailed breakdown, based on an online survey of Facebook users conducted by two researchers from the Scandinavian research organization SINTEF in Oslo, Norway.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 14, 2014

'Andrew Shoaff manages Blackbaud’s Essentials with Go! ™ program, a group consulting service that helps nonprofit organizations deepen constituent engagement and accelerate online fundraising. Prior to Blackbaud he was the acting CFO/COO of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence in Washington DC. . Acquiring new email addresses is imperative to building relationships through online fundraising.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 14, 2014

'There are many ways constituents discover nonprofit organizations. They buy tickets to the local aquarium. A friend asks them to support a favorite nonprofit’s 5K event. A speaker visits their school and talks about water shortages in Africa. Maybe a news network runs a story about a public garden. So how can you take this fact and set up your organization for success ?

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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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Connection Cafe

JULY 14, 2014

'Andrew Shoaff manages Blackbaud’s Essentials with Go! ™ program, a group consulting service that helps nonprofit organizations deepen constituent engagement and accelerate online fundraising. Prior to Blackbaud he was the acting CFO/COO of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence in Washington DC. . Acquiring new email addresses is imperative to building relationships through online fundraising.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 14, 2014

'There are many ways constituents discover nonprofit organizations. They buy tickets to the local aquarium. A friend asks them to support a favorite nonprofit’s 5K event. A speaker visits their school and talks about water shortages in Africa. Maybe a news network runs a story about a public garden. So how can you take this fact and set up your organization for success ?

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