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5 Strategies For Implementing Nonprofit Cloud Computing

TechImpact

Nonprofit Cloud computing use grew exponentially in 2013, and is expected to grow at a rapid pace for the next 5-10 years. This is because many businesses are still using cloud computing for niche applications, and have not fully adopted the system. The technology has moved from its infancy stage, and instead of thinking how […]. The post 5 Strategies For Implementing Nonprofit Cloud Computing appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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17 Free Non-profit Webinars for May 2015

Wild Apricot

Spring is here and there are lots of fresh new ideas for non-profits in a host of free webinars popping up this May! Check out the round-up of 17 free webinars.

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What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know About Mobilegeddon

Tech Soup

When journalists add the suffix "-geddon" to an event or trend, you can usually be assured that it's not nearly as disastrous as it sounds. This is more or less the case with the so-called "Mobilegeddon," Google's April 21 change that gives a boost to mobile-friendly sites in mobile search results. What Does Mobilegeddon Really Mean?

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Five TouchPoints Leadership Lessons

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Some of my favorite parts of Douglas Conant's and Mette Norgaards' 2011 book, TouchPoints , are these five lessons for leaders: You need to have dual vision. You need to be able to address the most pressing need and do it in a way that makes your employees more capable and ready to take on the next issue. No leader can succeed by being only tough-minded or only tender-hearted.

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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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Corporate Volunteering: Turning Phil-entropy into Philanthropy

NonProfit Hub

Recently, the Boston Globe ran an article lambasting corporate volunteering days as more trouble than they’re worth. The Globe received a lot of criticism for the article from corporations and nonprofits alike. However, while the Globe may have oversimplified the relationships between corporations and nonprofits as parasitic spectacles meant only to buff up the business’ appearance, they also brought up a major issue with corporate volunteerism.

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The 27 Challenges Managers Face

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Take a look at the list below. How many of these 27 management challenges are you facing right now? And, how many do you believe you'll face this year? Going from peer to leader Coming from the outside to take over leadership of an existing team Bringing together an entirely new team Welcoming a new member to your existing team Helping an employee who has a hard time managing time Assisting an employee who needs help with interpersonal communication Getting an employee more organized Helping an

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Today’s Marketing Buzzwords: Sizzle or Substance?

Connection Cafe

Marketing is evolving rapidly, but I don’t have to tell you that! The number of channels we have to work with is growing so fast that even the term multi-channel marketing seems like an understatement. Donors expect you to understand their interactions across your entire organization and to reflect that in your communications. And numerous studies have shown that doing this well yields increases in retention rates and lifetime value.

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Facebook to match your donations to Nepal relief efforts after massive quake

AFP Blog

Facebook to match your donations to Nepal relief efforts after massive quake : "Facebook is urging its members to donate to the emergency response teams responding to the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck near Kathmandu, Nepal, over the weekend — and the social network will match contributions up to $2 million. Facebook has added a message at the top of the News Feed to encourage its members to donate funds to the International Medical Corps.

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12.5% Of Email Doesn’t Get To In-Box - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times

AFP Blog

12.5% Of Email Doesn’t Get To In-Box - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times : "Spam costs more than $4.99 for a 12-ounce can of the meat surprise at the supermarket. Nonprofits are losing an average of nearly $15,000 per year due to emails ending up in prospects’ electronic spam folders, according to a new study released by digital firm EveryAction.

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Please Donate to Help Nepal’s Earthquake Victims Now | Beth’s Blog

AFP Blog

Please Donate to Help Nepal’s Earthquake Victims Now | Beth’s Blog : "The next thing I noticed in my Facebook feed was a post from Robert Scoble mentioning a new Facebook feature that lets you check on friends in a disaster. I pinged Wendy Harmon from the Red Cross and she mentioned that Facebook had been testing this feature and the Red Cross was working with them through Operation Dragon Fire to ensure the data is appropriately shared with relief operations and safety officials.

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

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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A Force for Good: How Digital Jedis are Responding to the Nepal Earthquake | iRevolutions

AFP Blog

A Force for Good: How Digital Jedis are Responding to the Nepal Earthquake | iRevolutions : 'via Blog this'

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Telecom operators slash call rates to quake-hit Nepal - The Economic Times

AFP Blog

Telecom operators slash call rates to quake-hit Nepal - The Economic Times : 'via Blog this'

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Person Finder: 2015 Nepal Earthquake

AFP Blog

Person Finder: 2015 Nepal Earthquake : 'via Blog this'

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