Fri.Aug 22, 2014

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10 Donor Data Migration Decisions: Q&A with Gary Carr

3rd Sector Labs

'Third Sector Labs recently presented a data migration webinar with host Bloomerang. The topic – “10 Decisions You Will Face with Any Donor Data Migration” – focused on preparing for your next CRM or data migration while addressing 10 tough decisions nonprofits encounter along the way. You may download a copy of the presentation from the Resources section of our website.

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Ice Bucket Lightning, Happy Meetings and More

Wild Apricot

'Here''s a link round-up offering insight into the Ice Bucket Challenge; how to have happier meetings; letting your "givers grow"; learning lessons from failure; and hosting successful roundtables.

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Crowdfunding: From Threat to Friend

NTEN

'Andy Hamflett. Co-Founder and Director. AAM Associates. Crowdfunding, how much do we love thee? Let us count the ways (that nonprofits are using and leveraging crowdfunding as a fundraising tool). There are a growing number of ways for nonprofits to take advantage of crowdfunding, to add an extra layer of resilience alongside more traditional fundraising.

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Storymakers Past Winners: In Their Own Words

Tech Soup

'TechSoup has been running international video and photo competitions for some years now. In previous years, we called it our Digital Storytelling Challenge. This year we renamed it Storymakers and it starts on August 26, 2014. Any charity anywhere in the world can send us a short video or five-picture Flickr slideshow that tells about their work and will be entered to win some cash prizes.

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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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How to Choose an Email Service Provider: Key Findings

NTEN

'Kirsten Kippen. Marketing Manager. Idealist Consulting. "How is an organization to go about evaluating email service providers?" and other questions answered with key findings from a new report. Although email is one of the oldest forms of digital communication, even highly technical users (looking at you, NTEN community!) continue to discuss the best tools for mass distribution and database integration.

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Helping Hands: Why You Should Be a Nonprofit Mentor

NonProfit Hub

'When you were starting your nonprofit or starting on your journey in the nonprofit world, you probably had someone you could rely on for advice and a boost every now and then. And even if you didn’t have a specific mentor or group of people you could call upon, you probably wish that you did. You’ve heard about the perks of having a mentor before. But we’re here to tell you (as a nonprofit professional) why you should be out in the community mentoring others.

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How to Wow: Four Useful Insights on Amazing Digital Storytelling

Tech Soup

'The Internet is awash in a flood of digital storytelling tips. You know that telling your story is an important way to connect your nonprofit with your constituents and move people to action, but HOW?! Look no further! Here are four good ideas to incorporate into your own digital storytelling from two digital storytelling gurus: Michael Hoffman is the Founder and CEO of See3 Communications where he is the leading authority in online video for nonprofits.

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How Millennials Are Making An Impact

TechImpact

'The Millennial is defined as anyone between the age range of 34-15. They have been described as many as the next great generation who will make a major impact on the nation’s economy, workforce, and inevitably, the nonprofit sector. However, until this point nonprofit have had a difficult time reaching and engaging with this powerful population. Researchers have been asking this question for years to little avail.

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Before You Hit Send: Your End of Year Fundraising Appeal Checklist

Connection Cafe

'With the season of giving just around the corner, it’s crucial that your organization is prepared to capitalize on the generosity of your donors and potential donors. A well-crafted fundraising appeal is the integral piece to your year-end ask. With this in mind, Lindsey Salmony has outlined the strategy and steps to crafting an ask that brings in more money to your organization.

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Will Nonprofits Take SXSWi By Storm in 2015?

Care2

'SXSWi is one of the biggest conferences for startups, technologists, and people who have innovative ideas that they think can change the world. But where do nonprofits and cause related startups fit into SXSWi? This year several nonprofits and leaders who are doing innovating work to create social change movements, submitted terrific panels in hopes of carving out a bigger track related to activism.

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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.