Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
'Recently I had the opportunity to get introduced to Gerald Nelson , senior climate change researcher and Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Jerry and I had a great conversation about open sourcing of agricultural scientific models, such as those used by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in their climate change reports.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
'Photo by Trav Williams. Last week I facilitated the “ Impact Leadership Track ” at the NTEN Leading Change Summit with John Kenyon, Elissa Perry, and Londell Jackson. Our track was one of three tracks for participants to dive deep into a topic and learn from peers through dialogue. The event also included plenary speakers, including a provocative talk about data methods from Alexandra Samuels and cross-track sessions from traditional panels to unconference.
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Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
'Your website is the "mothership" of your online community. So if you are looking for a new website builder for your membership organization, here is a resource that can help.
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
'Around 15 million people in the U.S. experience identity theft each year with financial losses totaling over $50 billion. It’s not our imagination. The risks of being on the Internet are increasing. There are a few simple things we can and should do to protect our online privacy. Check out TechSoup's list below. 1. Secure Our Smartphones.
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
'The next time you are interviewing a candidate and you want to access their leadership skills, consider asking the candidate these questions : What personal qualities define you as a leader? Describe a situation when these qualities helped you lead others. Give an example of when you demonstrated good leadership. What is the toughest group from which you''ve had to get cooperation?
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
'We’ve almost made it through the sweaty summer season and fall—in all its chilly glory—is knocking anxiously at our doors. Bright yellow buses swarm the streets, retailers tout their trendiest transition pieces, football reclaims the right to the remote, and this year’s fall fundraisers demand your focus. Auctions, casino nights, galas, golf tournaments, fish fries, 5ks, raffles, and walks—whatever type of event your organization uses to raise funds—require a lot of planning, coordination, atte
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AFP Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
'Could The IRS Disallow Ice Bucket Challenge Charitable Contributions? OK, rest easy; the IRS isn’t coming after your ALS donation. While the principle of donative intent is very real, in recent years, the courts have tied this principle to a “quid pro quo test,” which states that in order for a donation to lack donative intent, the donor must anticipate receiving a financial benefit from the contribution commensurate with the value the donor transferred to the charity.
TechImpact
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
'Image courtesy of SustaiNet Software. The importance of technology to today’s business world is unmatched. Have you ever been in an office when the Internet goes out? It’s like a field day. The Internet today is central to the way we get work done, and for good reason. It connects us not only with individuals in our own office, but with individuals across the globe.
AFP Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
'Mario’s millions: could US charity gaming marathons sweep the UK? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional Mario’s millions: could US charity gaming marathons sweep the UK? The craze for video gaming for charity has seen some events rake in more than $1m in the US. Could UK fundraisers tap in?
NonProfit Hub
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
'James was a grant writer for a nonprofit that worked with children. Passion fueled his work because he knew the work his organization did improved the lives of hundreds of children every year. He applied for grants to help his NPO expand its reach, but lately, he’s run into a bit of a snag. He’s heard “no” a few too many times, and had a major case of writer’s block to remedy the situation.
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.
AFP Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
'Is the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge a Model for Jewish Fundraising? The Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising wave of the future?” “I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
AFP Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
'$108 million Ice Bucket Challenge windfall could threaten ALS Association''s charity ratings - Washington Business Journal'
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