TechImpact

OCTOBER 29, 2014

'Image courtesy of Axiall. No matter what kind of budget your nonprofit has, everyone can agree that volunteers are one of the best investments–primarily because they are free! However, mismanagement of volunteers due to other budgeting restraints could turn a fun, giving-back experience into a stressful, this-feels-like-work one. Here are our top 10 tips for managing your volunteers, especially if you’re working with a small budget: Look like a team.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 29, 2014

'I’ve been a huge fan of GivingTuesday since I first heard about it back in September, 2012 during a conference at Stanford. I’m pleased to see that some of the skepticism and complaints have now morphed in to more capacity builders providing tips for nonprofits to take advantage of this national day of giving. Giving Days organized by local communities are being adopted by many more communities than ever before and a stronger understanding how these efforts can help build the capac

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 29, 2014

'posted by Ryan Stewart Owner Marketic As the owner of a Miami based SEO and digital marketing agency, I''ve helped hundreds of businesses solve complicated marketing problems. I can honestly say that the most challenging clients have been non-profit organizations. The combination of low funding, manpower and resources make it extremely difficult to complete your mission statement and make a positive change in the world.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2014

'Digital peeping toms. That phrase gives you the chills, doesn't it? It scary to think that your activity online can be tracked by corporations, the government, hackers, and other nefarious (and seemingly un -nefarious) entities. But with proper education, Internet users can fight back against these digital creeps. Privacy has always been an important topic in digital literacy.

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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

OCTOBER 29, 2014

'As the grand finale to NTEN’s first-ever Leading Change Summit , a number of intrepid 14LCS attendees pitched and developed 24 awe-inspiring projects during the Idea Accelerator. The Idea Accelerator was designed by LimeRed Studio’s Emily Lonigro Boylan, Owner and Creative Director, and Demetrio Cardona Maguigad, Director of Strategic Design, who teamed up with NTEN to carry out the event.

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See3

OCTOBER 29, 2014

'Resources for the attendees of our #SM4NP presentation: "How to Leverage Video to Turbocharge Your Fundraising". The post Resources for See3′s #SM4NP Video Presentation appeared first on See3 Advice for Do-Gooders.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 29, 2014

'Dr. John Burnett is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub, and is the President of John Burnett Marketing and Professor Emeritus. He is the author of over 20 books, numerous academic articles and dozens of papers and presentations worldwide. You can check out his new e-book, “ How Marketing Can Make Your Nonprofit More Profitable ”. _. One of the long-standing traditions employed in the nonprofit sector has been rewarding donors and other benefactors for their support.

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VolunteerMark

OCTOBER 29, 2014

'Ever wanted some data to show local HR reps how volunteering at your nonprofit will help their employees? Then you''ve gotta read this guest post from our friends at realizedworth.com - it will give you all the data you need in your arsenal to make a compelling case for HR folks sending volunteers your way.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 29, 2014

'You open a children''s book. You see a yellow dot. The text says "Press the yellow dot and turn the page." Suddenly there are two yellow dots. You follow the text. You press some more. You turn the page. More dots appear. You rub the dots. They change color. You shake the book. The dots move around. You clap. The dots get bigger. Either I''m really sleep-deprived, or Press Here is the most brilliant interactive children''s book ever.

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AFP Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2014

'Why Doesn''t Your Company Have a Social Media Voice Document? - SocialFish : "People in your organization are going to be connected to social media somehow. It’s inevitable. You can either ban them from speaking on behalf of the company, or teach them that should they be in that position – that there is a right way. How can we expect uniform education across the company?

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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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AFP Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2014

'Red Cross Uses Texts as a Weapon in West Africa Ebola Fight – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy : "Red Cross Uses Texts as a Weapon in West Africa Ebola Fight The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is using mobile communication to help stem the spread of Ebola in Sierra Leone, sending out millions of text messages a month carrying health tips to the country’s residents, NPR reports.

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