TechImpact

DECEMBER 11, 2014

'We’ve all heard the horror stories. Tech implementations gone wrong can haunt an organization. Whether a vendor didn’t properly set the expectation of the nonprofit, or the nonprofit in question simply didn’t do their research, surprises in a tech implementation will happen. However, if a nonprofit is adequately primed by their vendor, these problems should […].

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2014

'Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the Social Innovation Summit , a twice annual event that represents a global convening of thought leaders in technology, investment, philanthropy, international development, and business. I’ve been going every year since 2009 to cover the event on my blog. Out of all the amazing speakers and discussions , I was lucky enough to sit down with Barb Newhouse, President & Chief Executive Officer.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 11, 2014

'If you want some insight into "dealing with your board" here are three ideas shared by our Small Membership Advisory Community members.

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Ideas Leadership Community Share 111

See3

DECEMBER 11, 2014

'This is a guest post by Allison Fine, an activist, social media revolutionary, and author of the new book Matterness: What Fearless Leaders Know About the Power and Promise of Social Media. Social media have fundamentally upended traditional organizational communications because they are by nature multi-directional. Organizations use them to speak to the world — but […].

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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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NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2014

'What does "digital strategy" look like in your organization? For many nonprofits, digital strategy teams can incorporate staff from a range of departments. What are these teams investing in for 2015? How are these efforts funded? How many people are on the team, and who''s in charge of it? We''ve teamed up with hjc and Care2 to gather feedback from community members like you to create the 2015 Digital Strategy Outlook Survey.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2014

'If you''re like many leaders, you''re "too busy" to exercise on a regular basis. And, you don''t give yourself time to renew and refresh. Truth is, there are ways to fit exercise and healthful habits into your busy day that will pay off in dividends. From Experience Life magazine, here are 10 tips for how to fit even just moments into your day (at work, on the road and at home) to help you become more healthful: Make a plan to exercise.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 11, 2014

'Nancy Bell considers herself to be a "techno nerd." She says she's got one of everything: computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, and so on. The executive director of United Way of Franklin County, Virginia likes it when her organization's technology is running smoothly and all the components are "talking to each other." And with the powerful work her nonprofit does to help its community, she needs her technology to work.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2014

'Ever wondered what it takes to put on the largest conference of changemakers that put tech to work for their causes? Volunteering is a great way to go behind the scenes and contribute to the experience that is the NTC. Sign up today to be a 15NTC volunteer! Not only will you be an important part of the conference, but there are some great benefits to volunteering at the NTC: Network and build connections with other volunteers, NTEN staff, and 15NTC speakers Special recognition and thanks from t

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AFP Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2014

'#GivingTuesday is over, now what? | Business Doing Good : "eep breath. #GivingTuesday is a week behind us – but the glow continues! What a wonderful day it was — December 2nd — with people around the world showing how much they cared about giving back. They gave money, time, their voices, their all. And I’m proud that the company where I work was a part of that.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 11, 2014

'It’s a conversation that no one really wants to have. What will happen to those regular donations after your donors pass away? You’ve worked hard to build a solid relationship with each of your donors, but sometimes life happens and active donors become in memoriam donors. It’s a sensitive subject, as no one likes talking about death. We’re all invincible and will live forever, right?

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Giving Law Gift Conversation 55

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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