Tue.Aug 26, 2014

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5 Social Media Stats That’ll Help Your Nonprofit Understand Audiences

TechImpact

'We know our audiences are out there on social media. They’re busy retweeting, posting, sharing, pinning, and blogging on an array of social media websites and platforms across the Internet. Marketers from the nonprofit sector and the for-profit sector alike are attempting to harness the power of social media to connect with these audiences. But what social platform are they on the most?

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Ice Bucket Challenge: Can Other Nonprofits Reproduce It?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

'Is success of the Ice Bucket Challenge a happy accident for ALS and the people who suffer from the disease or is the first example of the power of crowd charity? Can other nonprofits reproduce it? My answer: yes and no. The Ice Bucket Challenge has raised over $88.5 Million Dollars to fight the horrible disease, according to the ALS Association web site.

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24 Non-profit Webinars for September 2014

Wild Apricot

'Summer is almost over and school is back in session - with 24 free non-profit webinars scheduled for September.

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A Goal Without A Plan Is Just A Wish

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'" A goal without a plan is just a wish ," is something Antoine de Saint-Exupéry said a long time ago. But, goals and plans were top of mind this past weekend. When 2013 started, I set a goal of running in 30 5K races during the year. Because of good weather on most weekends, minimal injury setbacks, and a lot of races to select from in the Kansas City area each weekend, I reached my goal in October of that year.

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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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The Most Effective Follow Ups for Nonprofit Events and Campaigns

BoardAssist

'Following up is an important part of any campaign or event. One of the biggest reasons for that is donor retention. Guest blogger Allison Gauss offers some terrific advice this week on how to be most effective when you follow up. Thanks for the helpful post Allison! The Most Effective Follow Ups for Nonprofit Events and Campaigns. In a survey asking donors why they stopped supporting an organization, 53% cited poor communication with the nonprofit.

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Mobile Connectivity for Nonprofits: What’s Your Best Option?

Tech Soup

'Being able to work anytime/anywhere can greatly expand your reach, but it requires mobile Internet access. There are many connectivity tools available to keep you connected to the data and online resources you need outside the office. What’s the best option for you? That depends on what you’re using it for. We’ve compiled a list of the different options available and some key considerations to help you pick the one best suited to your nonprofit’s needs.

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Five Things Nonprofits Need To Know About Office 365: The Free Roadshow Events [EDIT]

Tech Soup

'If you could get the entire scoop on Office 365 in a single day, would you be interested? Turns out that we’re offering some free events in September that will do just that. Here's a chance to find out what Office 365 is, how it can benefit your nonprofit, and what it takes to implement it. The Office 365 Roadshows Come To America. TechSoup Global and Tech Impact are teaming up to do a series of free one-day events for charities and libraries in September called Office 365 Roadshows.