Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Cause awareness and giving days can be very powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising campaigns. The first step is to decide which days to build a campaign upon and then add them to your 2020 editorial calendar. In addition to the days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months.
Byte Technology
DECEMBER 14, 2019
The Cookie Law is all about privacy. It’s a piece of legislation requiring websites to obtain consent from website visitors to store or retrieve information on a smartphone, computer or tablet. The purpose of the law is to let consumers know how information about them is collected and used online, as well as giving them a choice to allow it or not. It originated as a European Union (EU) directive which was adopted in 2011 by all EU countries.
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Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 6, 2019
There's a lot more to nonprofit email marketing that meets the eye — if you actually want to get your emails read, that is. Learn how to create the perfect email strategy, as well as 5 email marketing platforms you can try.
Blue Fox
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Why one of 2020’s hottest nonprofit trends will continue to be the rise of the virtual CFO. CFO. Chief Financial Officer. Head Honcho of All the Numbers. If you’ve ever met one, your mental picture of a traditional CFO is likely one of a middle-aged white guy wearing glasses, khakis, and a button down shirt hunched over a computer with paperwork all over his desk.
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.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Guest Post by Sarah Tedesco, Executive Vice President of DonorSearch. As a member of a nonprofit fundraising team, you always have your eyes on a fundraising goal and are working to improve your online donor engagement strategy. . Fundraising, however, can take many different forms, so it can be difficult to know which is best to improve your online donor engagement.
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 31, 2019
How best to serve members while protecting their personal information . Associations should consider upcoming privacy legislation in California that gives their members ownership, control, and security of their personal information. What is the California Consumer Privacy Act? The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)?protects consumers’ right to privacy who are residents of California,?
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Byte Technology
DECEMBER 14, 2019
When you need a new website built or updates made to your existing site, a common question website owners consider is if they should hire a web design agency or an individual freelancer. Today’s business world is an ever-changing environment. Because of technological advancements and corporate downsizing, more individuals find it necessary to strike out on their own and offer their services as freelancers.
NonProfit Hub
DECEMBER 27, 2019
With an increasing number of nonprofits entering the scene, there’s a lot of competition for the limited amount of attention and resources out there. In this environment, you need to stay at the top of your game to make the most out of all the available opportunities. . Here are a few tips to help your nonprofit achieve your fundraising goals. Mobile Giving.
Blue Fox
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Dates Apply to QuickBooks Payroll Users Only Our friends at QuickBooks just sent us this list of important deadlines to remember for QuickBooks payroll service users. You're welcome! And as always give our team a call if you need assistance preparing for any financial-related deadline! Bonus: If you're not yet a QuickBooks user, feel free to take advantage of the discounted rate available to our clients and friends. 50% off is not to shabby, right?!
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Mobile phones and screen can be distracting and overwhelming. Even worse they can be addictive. Not all technology is bad. There are apps and other technology tools that can help you create a new habit, healthier habits. The ScreenTime Genie , a clever chat bot designed by the BJ Fogg’s Behavioral Science Lab at Stanford can help grant your wish for reduced screen time.
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.
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Ready to take your member experience to the next level? Use chatbots! Artificial intelligence technologies, like chatbots, can help associations work more efficiently and boost member satisfaction. Here’s more about chatbots, what they can do for your association, and how to start using them. Wouldn’t it be great to have a magical employee who worked 24/7 and could automatically handle common member requests and questions?
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 15, 2019
Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. Presented by: Robin Cabral, MA, CFRE, MFIA of DonorPerfect. This is your year. It’s time to take on new terrain by building a targeted multichannel donor journey that ensures every member of your community feels connected to your cause throughout the year. In this must-watch webinar you’ll learn how to: Take a multichannel approach to your donor communications.
Byte Technology
DECEMBER 14, 2019
There are several web design platforms out there such as Squarespace or Wix that tout how they can be used by people with no website development experience to build professional looking website. But is it really a prudent business decision to build your own site? There are numerous reasons why using a web design agency to build your website is a much better choice than doing it yourself.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 4, 2019
According to a 2015 Microsoft study, the average attention span for us ever-scattered humans is now shorter that a goldfish's; eight seconds. So, how do you stand out? How do you communicate effectively? How do you not waste time? Paul Hellman answers these questions and gives you 100 fast and actionable tactics to make your eights seconds meaningful.
Advertiser: Digital Ocean
Effectively managing cloud technology is getting more complex. From cybersecurity concerns, vendor lock-in, cost increases, or lack of transparency on costs, it can quickly get out of control. Knowing what you can control and finding a platform that’s built with nonprofits in mind is key.
Blue Fox
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Sheehan will speak on how to have meaningful financial conversations with a nonprofit board of directors. Melbourne, FL (December 19, 2019) – Chantal Sheehan, Founder and CEO of Blue Fox was recently named a speaker for NTEN’s 2020 Nonprofit Technology Conference (20NTC). The conference will take place March 24-26 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Maryland.
Socialbrite
DECEMBER 13, 2019
Five tips on how to up your email marketing game in the year ahead. Post by Evaldas Mockus, Omnisend. W hether you’re a nonprofit, a social enterprise or a small business, beginning an email campaign can be a daunting affair. This is especially true for organizations new to email marketing. Before you do anything else, you should get a handle on email deliverability best practices to bone up on how to reach new subscribers as well as how to pump up those email open rates.
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 13, 2019
How do you know if your association management software is in the cloud? Here’s how to tell. What’s in the “true cloud”? Read on to learn characteristics of true cloud-based software plus questions you can ask to tell if your association management software (AMS) is really cloud based. The “cloud” has many different interpretations. Some think it simply means that an application can be accessed through a web browser.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 1, 2019
Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. Presented by: Nick Burne , Behavioral Economics Specialist at GivePanel. Whether it’s birthday fundraising, the donate button, DIY and events, crowd-funding or Instagram – Facebook Giving Tools are not just the next generation fundraising platform – for many new and small charities, they are now the main source of individual giving.
Advertiser: Syncrony
Looking for cost reductions for your nonprofit? Why not consider modernizing with a digital board management system that's designed to work with remote meetings, with immediate cost reductions if you still distribute paper packets to members? Get going in less than an hour on a fully hosted cloud solution built on the latest technology that runs on any device - from desktops to tablets and smartphones - without any installation.
ASU Lodestar Center
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. posted by James Gilmer Harbor Compliance. Nonprofits solicit and raise funds as a fact of their existence. To protect nonprofits and the general public, most states enforce certain compliance requirements on nonprofit organizations soliciting within their borders. With the advent of various communication technologies, nonprofits have broadened the reach of their programs and fundraising efforts greatly, and at a much lower relative cost.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 21, 2019
Author Harvey MacKay wrote the following spot-on advice years ago in a column in the Kansas City Business Journal. He wisely points out that all employees at every level should never use these four words in front of a client/customer for both obvious and perhaps not so obvious reasons: Can't -- As in, "We can't do that." "We can't meet that deadline.
Blue Fox
DECEMBER 12, 2019
A Story About How We Serve Clients… When Bill.com calls to interview your CEO, you jump at the opportunity! Especially when they mention that your CEO is viewed as an industry-leading financial services provider and they want to share her expertise. And, now we’re blushing! READ THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE: Blue Fox, AI, and Maximizing Value for Accounting Clients Our CEO, Chantal Sheehan has first-hand experience with the challenges that nonprofit face and has structured Blue Fox servic
Elevation
DECEMBER 1, 2019
Nonprofits have always lagged behind for-profit companies when it comes to advertising. Instead, they attempt to spread awareness through various visual media, events, and celebrity-driven campaigns. However, if your organization had the funds to plant traditional ads to increase awareness, donations, or volunteers, why not take advantage of the extra exposure?
Advertiser: DonorDock
Are your donors your biggest fans, or are you lacking donor loyalty? The truth is, your donors have expectations of what their relationship with your organization should look like. This ebook will help you learn how to live up to those expectations!
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 10, 2019
You don’t need to be Santa to deliver your staff’s favorite gifts this year. What’s on your list this holiday season? Here are three items that Nimble AMS can take from dream to reality. Many associations have a wish list – a list of things they wish they could do if only they had more resources and better technology. Here are three common wish list items and the ways Nimble AMS can help fulfill them.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 6, 2019
By Katie Casillas , director of marketing at GolfStatus.org , an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. Golf fundraisers are a huge opportunity for outreach, stewardship, and certainly for fundraising. They attract an ideal audience—donors and businesses with high-capacity networks often interested in supporting community events with exposure to an affluent and influential demographic.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Are you still using an Excel membership template to manage your membership? Here's why you might want to reconsider.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 8, 2019
Here are some great insights about leading versus managing from Bob Kulhan and his book, Getting To Yes And. He says, "Leading is not managing. Managing is not leading." "Managing is taking care of logistical and practical details. Every team-related task needs to be managed to some extent, and the quality of managing can fall anywhere on a spectrum that runs from well-oiled machine to gear-grinding nightmare.
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Organizations like yours are increasingly realizing that technology adoption is only as good as the technology you choose. Statistics from a 2014 NTEN study show that seriously investing resources in training for your staff corresponds to higher adoption and ultimately technology effectiveness. In this report, we’ll give you a high-level overview of how to get your organization in shape for technology adoption and best practices for facilitating this critical process.
Blue Fox
DECEMBER 9, 2019
OUR TOP PICKS: News & Resources for Nonprofits If you’re like us, your daily inbox is jam-packed with newsletters and educational opportunities from like-minded social impact leaders. These spectacular humans work around the clock to foster positive change in their communities. Then, somehow, find time to share their story with fellow nonprofit enthusiasts.
NonProfit Hub
DECEMBER 13, 2019
Small nonprofits can scarcely afford to lose any donors from one year to the next, given the expensive and time-consuming effort that donor acquisition represents. It can be tempting for small nonprofits to focus heavily on donor acquisition. The logic behind it is that the more donors who give to the nonprofit, the larger the nonprofit becomes. However, this only tells half of the story. .
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 3, 2019
When selecting a Salesforce-based AMS, be sure you’re choosing the one with the most adaptable and responsive data model. Is your association considering a move to an association management system (AMS) built on the Salesforce platform? Here’s why you should choose one that uses the Salesforce Person Accounts data model. Associations deal with both people and organizations.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 12, 2019
By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect. Major donors are the most valuable supporters of the nonprofit world. They build wings in museums, sponsor new research at hospitals, and provide large amounts of financial support for special projects. They find great satisfaction and pride in funding growth and expansion. The key to achieving your nonprofit’s greatest goals?
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Association executives—and hopefully their boards—know that they are facing perilous times. Driven by the pace of cultural and technological change, they are experiencing major disruptions in the traditional business models that used to guide organizational growth strategies.orgSource offers a straightforward approach to navigating these changes and readying your organization for growth.
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