December, 2014

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Mark Your Calendars! 2015 Cause Awareness Days

Nonprofit Tech for Good

'Social network communities are highly responsive to giving and promoting your nonprofit on cause awareness days provided that your nonprofit prepares at least one month in advance. The trick is to build a sense of anticipation among your fans and followers and an essential first step is to select and add relevant cause awareness days to your nonprofit’s editorial calendar.

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Give in the Moment: Our Favorite #UNselfies of #GivingTuesday (so far)

EveryAction

'At last, #GivingTuesday is upon us! In case you don''t know, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday is dedicated to giving back after all of the indulgences of the days before. Since its founding in 2012, #GivingTuesday has grown into a internationally recognized day of charity and of sharing hope + awareness around the boundless causes + endless opportunities to give back.

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Why Your Nonprofit’s Website Needs To Be Responsive

TechImpact

'Huh? Responsive?! You mean my website needs to be able to talk to web visitors all by itself? Not exactly. What it does mean, however, is that your website needs to be able to talk to devices. A responsive website is one that, depending on the type of device a web visitor is accessing your […]. The post Why Your Nonprofit’s Website Needs To Be Responsive appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Ethics and Responsibility in Technology-for-Good: A Human-Centered Approach

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

'Our networked world has advanced to a point where information technology is touching all aspects of society. The cost of prototyping and deploying new technology tools is now extremely low and data has the potential to accelerate social progress in areas ranging from poverty to human rights, education, health, and the environment. However, we have yet to come to grips with what is ethical and what the laws should be in relation to rapidly changing technologies.

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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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New Year Planning Resource Round-up

Wild Apricot

'Here is a list of resources to help you get your organization (e.g., member renewals, events, volunteer recruitment, website and much more) off to a good start in 2015.

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5 Book Recommendations for Nonprofit Networking and Data Nerds

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

'There’s lots to enjoy during the holiday season – from gathering with friends and family to the festivities and fun. But it is also a quiet time of year and a good time to catch up on reading. Also, if you are looking for a last minute gift for the nonprofit networking and data nerd in your life, here’s some book recommendations. 1.

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7 PAC Reporting Errors Your Filing Software Should Help You Avoid

EveryAction

'Whether you''ve been filing reports for years or managing your first PAC, you understand the crucial role that filing software plays in making sure the numbers always come out right. We asked Vicky Schumacher, the EveryAction Team''s PAC pro , for some tips on how to avoid the most common, annoying filing pitfalls + the ways that you can leverage your accounting tech into an advantage at reporting time.

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What Really Matters To Nonprofit SEO

TechImpact

'Non-profits interested in SEO usually focus on content strategy to go through web optimization. SEO, however, is not all about your content. Here are some other factors to consider if your SEO starts to drag. Page download speed Content is important to SEO, but so is user experience. Slow download speeds lead to a higher […]. The post What Really Matters To Nonprofit SEO appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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CEO’s Update: Fall 2014

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

'My personal goal is to channel the aspirations of the technology community to do more social good. More and more of my time is spent around both raising money and raising awareness of how much more could be done with technology to increase social impact. In this update, I’m delighted to be able to share Benetech’s latest efforts to do both. First, I’ll cover our biggest fundraising effort of the year: individual philanthropy is crucial to us; it’s the portion that makes 10X impact possible!

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Board Meeting Breakouts, Member Feedback and More

Wild Apricot

'This week''s link round-up offers insight and ideas on: board meeting breakout sessions, tools for capturing and acting on member feedback, reinventing your events, and developing an "attitude of gratitude".

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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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What Social Media Analytics Can’t Tell You About Your Audience

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

'My colleague, Alexandra Samuel, has published a report over at Vision Critical based on integrating survey data with consumers actual social media usage versus self-reporting. So, in other words, research respondents opt-in to integrating their answers with their social media profiles. The methodology and report provide some great insights about how to think about social media behaviors of our audience.

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6 Clever Mobile Apps Created by Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

'All launched in 2014, the mobile apps listed below created by nonprofits clearly demonstrate that nonprofits are evolving in their approach to mobile apps. The hard truth is that only 39% of mobile apps are opened 11 times or more and 20% of apps are only opened once. That said, the rapid sales of smartphones worldwide ensure a growing a mobile app audience in coming years, but for nonprofit mobile apps to be successful they must be well-designed and useful.

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9 Marketing Conferences Nonprofit Pros Won't Want to Miss in 2015

EveryAction

'If the huge success of #GivingTuesday teaches us anything, it''s that good marketing is a nonprofit''s best friend. Could your organization use some help in making the most out of its marketing resources? Are you looking to brush up on your skills or just curious about what your colleagues around the country are up to? Here''s a list of nonprofit marketing conferences that every marketing maven should have on their radar for 2015.

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3 Keys To Cloud Computing Vendor Selection For Nonprofits

TechImpact

'Cloud computing is an exciting technology that is projected to become pervasive in not only nonprofits, but in the common person’s daily life. However, there is a sense of discomfort associated with the novel technology. Many do not fully understand the technology, what it can offer an organization, or even fully understand exactly how it […].

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Nonprofits Are Leveraging the Cloud, but Does It Have to Be So Complex?

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.

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#illridewithyou: Kindness Catalysts

See3

'For the past couple of days - weeks, really - I’ve scanned the news in the evening and walked away saying to myself, “God, the world is terrible.” Then something like #illridewithyou pops up and I’m reminded of the overwhelming power of the world’s do-gooders to make things less terrible. The post #illridewithyou: Kindness Catalysts appeared first on The See3 Blog.

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5 Social Media Trends That Could Impact Nonprofits In 2015

Wild Apricot

'In this guest post, Alex Balan offers his take on 5 social media trends non-profits should pay attention to for 2015.

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The ALS Ice Bucket Donor Retention Challenge

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

'Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the Social Innovation Summit , a twice annual event that represents a global convening of thought leaders in technology, investment, philanthropy, international development, and business. I’ve been going every year since 2009 to cover the event on my blog. Out of all the amazing speakers and discussions , I was lucky enough to sit down with Barb Newhouse, President & Chief Executive Officer.

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Give the Gift of TechSoup to Your Favorite Organization

Tech Soup

'How would you like to write a check to your favorite nonprofit, library, or charitable religious organization for $12,000 this holiday season? I'm sure most of us would love to make this kind of generous gift. But, if you’re not in a position to whip out your checkbook and make that size donation, here's the next best thing: Give the gift of TechSoup membership!

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Nonprofit Technology Kick Start: Free World Class Board Meeting Software

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.

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7 End-of-Year Tips for Saying Thank You to your Donors

EveryAction

'In the nonprofit world, donors are essential. And at the end of the year, after all of the fundraising and cold calling and calling-to-action , it''s important to express appreciation for the supporters that are so instrumental in keeping your organization moving forward (and if we''re honest, keeping the lights on!). A standard thank you is always nice, but going the extra mile to show your donors how much they mean to you can pay out dividends down the road.

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How To Select The Right CRM For Your Small Nonprofit

TechImpact

'Most nonprofit organizations are small. In fact, with over 7.4% of the world’s workforce employed in the nonprofit sector, a vast majority of those individuals are working as individuals, or in organizations less than 50 people. Because of their relative size, and in ability to spend money on anything but the necessities, making a purchasing […].

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48 Hours Only: Double your donations by supporting the NTEN Community!

NTEN

'Nonprofit folks are pros when it comes to doing more with less! Now you can double the impact of your donation dollars by supporting the 2015 NTEN Challenge. Donate to NTEN in the next 48 hours, and Jon Biedermann , VP of DonorPerfect CRM Fundraising Software, will match your donations of up to $2,500! Any donation received on Crowdrise or directly to NTEN will qualify for the match up to $2,500 total.

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Tools for More Effective Board Meetings – Free Expert Webinar

Wild Apricot

'Here are details on our next Expert Webinar: Tools For More Effective Board Meetings – January 21st.

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Donor Engagement Guide: 8 Key Steps to Better Retain and Engage Donors

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!

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Hatch: A Tool for Digital Storytelling for Social Impact Launches

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

'Note from Beth : Over the past six months, I’ve been on an advisory group for project that my colleague Jay Geneske at the Rockefeller Foundation has spearheaded to help build the capacity of nonprofits in storytelling skills. The Foundation recognized that a big opportunity exists between the intersection of story and technology, and launched a research project to consider the role that digital technology can play in elevating the practice of storytelling as a means to improve the wel

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Matterness: Making People Matter More in a Social World

See3

'This is a guest post by Allison Fine, an activist, social media revolutionary, and author of the new book Matterness: What Fearless Leaders Know About the Power and Promise of Social Media. Social media have fundamentally upended traditional organizational communications because they are by nature multi-directional. Organizations use them to speak to the world — but […].

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Before you attend Rootscamp, stop and make sure you know these 10 things

EveryAction

'If this is your first time coming to RootsCamp , then welcome! If you’re a seasoned pro (like many on the EveryAction team) then we’re excited to see you again. If you aren''t attending, there''s still time! Tickets are on sale until the end of the week.

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4 Keys To Nonprofit Holiday Social Media Success

TechImpact

'Your nonprofit stay active all year long on social media. Constantly keeping your followers up to date on Facebook, engaging with donors, and other nonprofits on Twitter. Maybe you’re even posting beautiful pictures on an Instagram account you started to highlight the visuals of your nonprofit’s impact. So if you’re already doing such an awesome […].

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Nonprofit Technology Adoption: Why It Matters and How to Be Successful

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.

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Helping Youth Find Their Tech Genius: This year with iUrban Teen

NTEN

'Sam Rodriguez. Technology Director. iUrban Teen. iUrban Teen has been busy this year creating opportunities and environments where youth can find, appreciate, and grow their genius. According to Albert Einstein, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." To his point, there are many people who are brilliant but aren’t encouraged to see themselves as such.

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Ready To Start Building Sponsor Partnerships?

Wild Apricot

'Is your non-profit or association taking full advantage of sponsorships? Here''s an overview of a new article in our Hub by Joe Waters designed to help non-profits start building sponsor partnerships.

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Join Me Live From Brasil to Celebrate #GivingTuesday #DiadeDoar on 12/2 at 11:00 AM PST

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

'I’m in Sao Paulo, Brasil to speak at Telefonica’s Conference on virtual volunteering that takes place on December 2nd (GivingTuesday). I’ll be talking about how individuals and NGOS can have a great impact by building relationships online and inspiring their networks to take action – whether volunteering, giving money,or educating others.

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MechonHadar.org: Open Source Judaism in a Modern Design

See3

'The Jewish learning institution Mechon Hadar came to See3 with a challenge. As a world-renowned influencer on Torah learning and a leader of the Partnership Minyan movement, Mechon Hadar needed a website that reflected their influence and importance. They needed a partner to update the website to a modern look, and figure out how to […]. The post MechonHadar.org: Open Source Judaism in a Modern Design appeared first on The See3 Blog.

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Achieving Organizational Transformation: Pathways to Success

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.