TechImpact

JULY 8, 2014

'Image courtesy of z2 Systems. In part 1 , we explored 4 ways your nonprofit could better utilize its CRM, or constituent relationship management system. You have likely read about the power of this software on this blog, or elsewhere. The trick to getting the most out of them is ensuring the individuals who will be using the software are properly trained , and have had their expectations clearly defined.

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BoardAssist

JULY 8, 2014

'Collaboration is the most important ingredient in developing your nonprofit’s budget. That’s the advice we got from finance pro, Paul Konigstein, our guest blogger of the week. For more great advice from Paul, read on below. Budgeting for any nonprofit is no easy task. Hopefully this post will help you as you work through your nonprofit’s financial needs.

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Care2

JULY 8, 2014

'This is our final installment of Nonprofit 2.0 keynotes. In the last couple of weeks, we were able to recap Majora Carter and Craig Newmark. And we finally have the workshop session notes up for you to check out. Michael Smith, the Director of the White House''s Social Innovation Fund , spoke to the Unconference after lunch. His topic? Be Fearless.

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NTEN

JULY 8, 2014

'Here''s what your fellow NTEN Members have been up to this summer! If you''ve got some happenings and news of your own to share, let us know and we''ll feature it in an upcoming Member News Round Up! Trying to decide on an email service? Idealist Consulting has a new, free Email Service Providers Comparison Report , an in-depth comparison of 13 of the most common platforms.

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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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Tech Soup

JULY 8, 2014

'It's 4 a.m., and summer vacation just started. 35 sleepy high school students pile onto a bus, bound for the wilderness. They'll be spending most of their summer vacation learning digital media skills through the YMCA's Youth Institute program.( read more ).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 8, 2014

'Picture this. You call an employee into your office for a meeting. As your employee is explaining something to you, you turn to your computer monitor to check e-mail. Or, you answer your phone. Or, you look at your mobile device. Or, you engage in a conversation with someone who enters your doorway. Do any of these once and your employee will likely forgive you.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 8, 2014

'“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.

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AFP Blog

JULY 8, 2014

'Data protection proposals ''potentially catastrophic'' for fundraising : EU data protection proposals could have a “potentially catastrophic” impact on charity fundraising, delegates at the Institute of Fundraising’s National Convention heard yesterday. The proposals include a requirement for charities to secure an “opt-in” from donors to receive communications, and an “explicit consent” rule to use personal data, which would make it difficult for charities to send personalised mailings.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 8, 2014

'Post by Russell Sparkman, CEO / Producer at FusionSpark Media, Inc. Starting from 1999, FusionSpark Media has produced a wide range of content initiatives for nonprofit and government agencies in the topic areas of environment, sustainability and health. Russell’s role in projects ranges from new business development to content strategy to photography and video creation. .

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