November, 2016

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Better Blogs: 6 Tips for Creating Great Content

Byte Technology

In today’s world of blogging, it’s hard to get noticed. After all, there are some 31 million active blog sites in the United States only at any given time, and to make your own content stand out from the crowd is certainly no easy chore. There are lots of questions to ask yourself: what kinds of posts are going to drive the most traffic? What are the current trends that dictate what today’s online readers are seeking out?

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You Gotta Believe: the Finest #UNselfie Posts of #GivingTuesday 2016

EveryAction

Ah, #GivingTuesday. the day donors wake up from their post-Thanksgiving food stupors, reflect on spending too much money during those retail-holidays-that-shall-not-be-named, and decide to offset the materialistic frenzy with some good-for-the-soul charitable giving - and then, of course, they take a selfie. We're back again this year with all-day coverage of the best #UNselfie posts from around the web - send us your favorites on Twitter and check back here for updates!

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In the Spirit of Year-End Giving ?? $0.99.NGO Domains Through 12/31/16!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In the spirit of year-end giving, the Public Interest Registry and Name.com are offering.NGO domains for only $.99 through the end of 2016. If your NGO, nonprofit, or charity has yet to protect your organization’s primary online brand (your.ORG website and email!) by registering it’s.NGO equivalent, then please let this $.99 offer finally propel you into taking action.

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3 Simple Ways Software Can Boost Event Registration and Attendance

Wild Apricot

Read the story of David, an event manager, who was able to maximize his annual conference's registrations and attendance using membership management software.

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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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Learn Post Election Stress Management Techniques for Nonprofits: Free Webinars in December

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

During the months leading up to the most contentious election in recent history, the media coined a new term “ election stress.” Post election many nonprofit have been feeling the impact of “ election trauma ,” and many individuals report cutting back on Facebook and other social media due to being overwhelmed. The bottom line that nonprofits need to adapt to a new reality.

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Baseball and your Learning Organization

Gyrus

Baseball and your Learning Organization. As an admitted Cleveland Indians fan and gracious World Series loser, I thought long and hard about how I could somehow link America’s Pastime to this unique blog. I could talk about learning techniques utilized in the past seven games and why players were less intimidated by pitches they encountered the second and third time around, or possibly what a combined 176 years of waiting can teach us in preparing for the future.

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What Issues Do Millennials Care About?

Achieve

This blog first appeared on. AdLibbing. When we started the. Millennial Impact Project. in 2009 to understand how and why millennials do what they do with causes, there was one question advisors, practitioners and it seemed like everyone wanted to know –. what issues do millennials care about? This question comes up every year. Last year I spoke at more than 75 events and I can always guarantee at least one of the questions will be: “Please tell me what issues the 80 million people in the United

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5 Nonprofit Technology Trends to Watch in 2017

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The following is an excerpt from October-December 2016 Edition of AsianNGO Magazine. Facebook launched in 2004, YouTube in 2005, and Twitter in 2006. For over a decade nonprofits, charities, and NGOs worldwide have been embracing social media with the hope of raising funds and creating social change. The rapid rise of social media and its proliferation to every corner of the globe will be one of the most defining characteristics of the 21 st Century.

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3 Simple Ways Membership Management Software Can Boost Event Registration and Attendance

Wild Apricot

Read the story of David, an event manager, who was able to maximize his annual conference's registrations and attendance using membership management software.

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Creating Healthy Nonprofits in Silicon Valley

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Creating Healthy Nonprofits in Silicon Valley. Guest Post By Heather McLeod Grant. Why are Silicon Valley community-based nonprofits struggling to meet demand, and having a hard time maintaining their organizational health? Why aren’t more local philanthropists directing their dollars toward these organizations? And how might we help bring these two groups together to create healthier nonprofits, healthier networks, and ultimately, healthier communities?

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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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Aligning Learning Needs with Business Process

Gyrus

Aligning Learning Needs with Business Process. It appears that the work of a learning professional is never done. In order to establish an effective learning program, there must be a great consideration for the future needs of the day to day business, and the workforce themselves. One cannot simply establish a program and walk away stating that it is as perfect as it will always be and there is nothing more we can do as an organization.

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Understanding SSL: The What, Why and When of Secure Sockets Layer

Byte Technology

When it comes to running an e-commerce site—whether based on the WordPress platform or not—you can never devote too much attention to security. Just browse the news of the past several years and the number and frequency of major data breaches is enough to inspire panic: massive losses of customer information, credit card numbers, banking information, healthcare details, social security numbers etc., all to enterprising and crafty hackers who can wreak havoc on a world-wide scale.

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A Sweet Serving of Free Tech Webinars

Tech Soup

We know you've got a lot going on in November. There's the election and Thanksgiving and (hopefully) pie. Take a break from all that and tune in to a free TechSoup webinar. We can't promise you pie, but we can promise you'll pick up some new tech skills. Better Data Visualization with Microsoft's Power BI. Microsoft's Power BI helps your nonprofit monitor key metrics, spot real-time trends, and create personalized dashboards without being a data expert.

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30 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The National Retail Federation estimates that U.S. households will spend an average of $935.58 this holiday season. That translates into billions of dollars in consumer spending that can empower philanthropy and social good. By shopping at any of the 30 online stores listed below, conscious and ethical consumers can channel some of their spending power into the nonprofit sector.

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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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November Update: Major Software and Mobile App Updates

Wild Apricot

I’m happy to announce that our next major version of Wild Apricot has been scheduled to launch in December. Plus, we will be releasing an update to our mobile app, featuring support for Square, the mobile credit card processing solution.

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The Top Nonprofit Social CEO Awards

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

While some people are experiencing a social media hangover , especially on Facebook and taking a step back from social, using social media professionally in support of your organization’s strategic goals is still more important than ever. With declines in public trust and the continuing need to raise more money, nonprofit leaders will need to strategically leverage organizational and professional networks.

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Election Day – Using Social Media Campaign Methods to Enhance Learning Programs

Gyrus

Election Day – Using Social Media Campaign Methods to Enhance Learning Programs. Many of you, much like myself are incredibly tired of the election build-up. I have heard countless friends’ and strangers’ state that they cannot wait for November 8 th , just because we can finally be free of these intrusive campaign approaches. Well, I’m here to tell you, it’s finally time.

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Built for Speed: Ways to Make Your WordPress Site Load Faster

Byte Technology

Faster is better. True words no matter whether you’re running on a WordPress site or another platform. And why is speed so important? Consider this: when a visitor first lands on your page you have a severely limited amount of time—seconds really—to grab their attention and encourage them towards further exploration. Indeed, according to Internet giant Microsoft having even a two-second longer delay in page load time cripples user ratings, click-throughs and—most importantly for those running a

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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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What You Need to Know About Windows 10 in 2016

Tech Soup

It's been more than a year since Windows 10 launched on July 29, 2015, and the latest figures from Microsoft show the software on as many as 300 million devices worldwide. If you're wondering how or why to upgrade, check out these resources to learn more about the latest version of Windows. Get Windows 10. Why Upgrade to Windows 10? Keeping your systems current is usually a good idea, but check out the advice of these outlets for more to consider.

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20 Holiday Gift Programs That Benefit Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

For environmentally friendly and socially conscious holiday shoppers that prefer to give donations to nonprofits as holiday gifts, the 20 holiday gift programs listed below are a good starting point for your holiday shopping. Ranging from wildlife conservation to refugee relief, tribute gifts make excellent holiday gifts for friends, family, and work colleagues.

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19 Free Nonprofit Webinars for December 2016

Wild Apricot

The holidays are fast approaching, but that doesn't mean you can't squeeze in some time for some free nonprofit education! This month's webinars feature topics like self-care, events, volunteers, and 2017 planning.

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Apple Pay for Nonprofits: Frictionless Online Philanthropy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Apple has had a rule that banned iOS apps from collecting funds for charities or fundraisers via Apple Pay. That means if they collected funds, it would have to take place outside the app, such as through a browser or text. Apple also made it difficult for nonprofits to collect in-app donations without incurring huge transaction fees on top of credit card fees.

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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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Making your Implementation Execution as Successful as Hamilton: An American Musical

Gyrus

Making your Implementation Execution as Successful as Hamilton: An American Musical. Blog #2 Customer Service Excellence during Implementation. In my last article I shared how providing good customer service should never be your goal. Instead, a company should focus on fostering a culture of excellence. Excellent customer service flows naturally from a corporate commitment to excellence in all areas.

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Center of Attention: Some Great Plugins for Popular Posts

Byte Technology

Creating a ton of great content is a wonderful thing for a blogger utilizing a WordPress-based site. But what happens when—heaven forbid—you create too many stellar posts? What happens when your archive is bursting at the seams, and your visitors have to wade through a sea of posts to find what they’re after? The unfortunate reality is that most readers, even those truly dedicated to your site, may not have the time and patience to search through past content to find the most outstanding posts t

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Three Year-End Annual Fundraising Tips You Haven’t Thought About

BoardAssist

It is that time of year when many nonprofit raise the bulk of the money they will need to continue their important work in the next year. Think you are doing all that you can with your year-end fundraising? Fundraising guru Gail Perry has some ideas you might not have considered. Thanks for the great ideas in this week’s guest post, Gail. Three Year-End Annual Fundraising Tips You Haven’t Thought About.

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What Not To Do on #GivingTuesdsay

Donor Search

This article is brought to us by Eileen Blake, Marketing Manager of AlumniFinder. Sometimes knowing what you shouldn’t do is every bit as important as knowing what to do. Anyone who has ever accidentally put metal in a microwave can tell you how true this is!

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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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Build vs Buy a Membership Management Solution: 10 Considerations for Choosing What's Right for Your Organization

Wild Apricot

Should your organization build a membership management solution? Or buy one? If you're a membership manager, you will eventually face this question. I put this post together to help guide you through the process of making the right decision for your organization.

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Creating A Culture of Well-being in Your Nonprofit Workplace: The First Step

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I am thrilled with the response to The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout as my co-author and I have been sharing the ideas on a virtual book tour during the last month. One of our hopes for the book was that it would spark conversation about the need for self-care as part of doing the work. I was thrilled to see this blog SSIR blog post, Five Myths that Perpetuate Burnout Across Nonprofits by Ann-Sophie Morrissette.

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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders In 2017

Eric Jacobsen Blog

With only one month left of 2016, it's not too early to start identifying your New Year's Resolutions for 2017. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and December 31, think about which couple you want to work on during 2017. Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths an

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Shopping Spree: Some Great WordPress Plugins for Building an Online Store

Byte Technology

You’ve come up with an absolutely brilliant idea for an online store. Your WordPress site is up and running and looking sharp. Now you’re ready to start marketing your wares or services and realizing some money. What’s next? The right ecommerce plugin. But which one to choose? What features do you need? Will you and your customers be able to use it seamlessly and easily?

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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.