Mon.Aug 25, 2014

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Why Nonprofits Are Still Resisting Cloud, And Why They Should Stop

TechImpact

'In the past, we’ve discussed the inherent benefits of cloud computing offers to the nonprofit sector. However, adopting new technology’s never been a priority for nonprofit organizations, and according to a recent survey, 58% of charities still do not run on the cloud. In a recent survey of 426 respondents, Charity Digital News reports that 45% of the nonprofits surveyed claimed there was little to no added benefit of using the cloud.

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Go Around the Globe with #Storymakers2014

Tech Soup

'Storymakers2014 is going around the world! Are you ready to join a global, Storytelling conversation on Twitter at #Storymakers2014 spanning the globe from India, Libya, Kenya across Europe, Canada and the United States. Then join us September 4, 2014 for an amazing, global conversation. With one-hour chats in Cameroon, New Zealand, India, Kenya, South Africa, Poland, Canada and the United States, we have over twelves hours of digital storytelling conversation planned for your listening pleasur

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What DoSomething.Org Can Teach You About Snapchat

NonProfit Hub

'On a particularly bitter and snowy day last February, the rest of DoSomething.org ’s staff was nestled comfortably at home. But not Bryce Mathias, the digital content associate. Instead, he was dressed up as Cupid handing out Valentines on the street. Shirtless and in an adult diaper, he put on his wings in the snowy streets of New York City. And it’s all in the name of Snapchat.

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Nonprofit Technology News: Help for Charities to Develop Mobile Giving Capacity

Tech Soup

'Our lead story in this issue of TechSoup’s Nonprofit Technology News is the creation of the Mobile Giving Alliance that will help charities develop their mobile giving. As always, there’s plenty more news like how Facebook’s news feed policy is not good news for charities, how smartphone kill switch legislation will affect your organization, how things like your own perspiration will run your phone someday and some more NPTech quick hits.

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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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Let the Countdown to NTEN’s Leading Change Summit Begin

Connection Cafe

'I love the collaborative, high-octane brainstorming you can only find at a conference. But, I have to admit, its hard to translate PowerPoint presentations, panel discussions, and a huge stack of business cards into an actionable plan once back in the office. I think I speak for many of us when I say I’d prefer to get something meaningful done at my next conference, in real time, while I had the attention of a cross section of other nonprofit technology leaders.

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Business Transformation Only Happens When Employees Equate Change With Deep Personal Growth

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'David Shaner''s compelling, The Seven Arts of Change , shows business leaders that transforming a business only happens when each employee equates organizational change with the process of deep personal growth. "The bottom line is that, despite how technological and automated organizations have become, at their core they remain a collection of human energies that are merely being applied in an organized environment," explains Shaner.

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10 Tips To Drive Your Nonprofit’s Website from Good to Great

Connection Cafe

'In today’s world, having a website is essential. For a nonprofit, it’s not only mandatory to have a website but to have a website that connects constituents to your cause. In order to design a nonprofit website that drives donations and empowers supporters to be champions for your cause, you must: Understand your audience. Provide an engaging experience.