Byte Technology

OCTOBER 24, 2017

There’s no denying the overwhelming popularity of Instagram and the impressive place it holds among social media sites. And for those owning, operating or administering a WordPress site, having a tie-in between Instagram and their pages can really boost hits and visits and add serious curb appeal that helps drive traffic to a website. The great thing about Instagram lies in how it works at the most basic level: users can explore and find new accounts based on what they’ve already demonstrated th

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Did you know that hair is a good metric for organizational health? It's true. The color of your members' hair can tell you how well you're able to attract younger member to join your association.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Note from Beth: Last week, I had the honor of teaching a master class at the International Fundraising Congress (IFC) on avoiding burnout for fundraisers with Corinne Aartman in Amsterdam. Richard Sved, a fundraising consultant from the UK, participated and wrote a reflection on the UK Fundraising Blog. He graciously agreed to republish it as a guest post.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Donors are human. They have likes and dislikes. They are creatures of habit and thus have behaviors, that when known, can be worked with to entice giving. This six-part series on neurofundraising is state of the moment behavioral marketing information that fundraisers can immediately put to use. The post NeuroFundraising appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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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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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Though the idea of helping and giving back to others has existed since Biblical times, nonprofit organizations in the United States have a much shorter history. Every couple of decades, a new era ushers in a new set of ideas, principles and practices that affect how the nonprofit sector functions. Let’s take a look at what we can learn from the history of nonprofit organizations.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 26, 2017

This is the most webinars we've seen in one month yet, plus we're hosting one of the biggest webinar events of the year: The Membership Growth Online Summit. Sign up now.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2017

According to Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese , authors of the book, The Collaboration Imperative , high-performing teams have the following characteristics: People have solid and deep trust in each other and in the team's purpose--they feel free to express feelings and ideas. Everybody is working toward the same goals. Team members are clear on how to work together and how to accomplish tasks.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Sponsored by Jitasa. If you’ve ever held an executive position at a nonprofit, you have probably heard cliche mantras such as “work smart, not hard” or “do more with less.” While these snippets of advice surely have some merit, they don’t assist you in discovering how to work smart or how to do more. That’s where we come in. One of the most difficult components of starting and maintaining a nonprofit is learning how to take advantage of the resources at your disposal.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Donors are human. They have likes and dislikes. They are creatures of habit and thus have behaviors, that when known, can be worked with to entice giving. This six-part series on neurofundraising is state of the moment behavioral marketing information that fundraisers can immediately put to use. The post NeuroFundraising appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 24, 2017

posted by Chris Giarratana Digital Strategy Consultant. Email marketing is an essential piece of any nonprofit communication strategy, especially if it's going to be used as a tool for donor engagement and fundraising campaigns. However, how can you ensure that your donors will even read your email? The answer is pretty simple; you have to make your emails enticing, engaging, and approachable.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2017

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?

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

One day can make a difference and New Mexico State University (NMSU) can prove it! After a hugely successful Giving Tuesday campaign in 2015, we’re excited to share our “Four ‘T’s of Giving Tuesday” with the keys to our success and some actionable takeaways you can implement at your institution. For our Giving Tuesday campaign in 2015, our focus was impact via scholarships.

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Forj

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Professional education is one of the top perks that young professionals are looking for in the 21st century. This is especially true for millennials entering the work force, because they tend to be more concerned about their career paths than older generations. Providing educational resources that allow your association members to advance their own careers is a great way to position your organization ahead of the competition.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 23, 2017

posted by Emily Barrett Capacity Building Initiatives; Public Allies Arizona. After months of recruiting for our 2017-2018 cohort, the Public Allies Arizona team has found 46 wonderful individuals that we are proud to call our Class 12 Allies. At the beginning of September, they started CORE Training, the first step on a life-changing journey. Over the next 10 months, this diverse group of up-and-coming leaders will serve full-time at local nonprofit organizations and learn the skills to start c

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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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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 24, 2017

My original "kitchen table" brainstorm. The Packard Foundation asked me to write a blog post about our 2016 staff restructuring (which they supported with a capacity-building grant). Here's that post, lightly edited for your enjoyment. You can read the original post on the Packard Foundation's Organizational Effectiveness site. I sat at my kitchen table with a brown paper bag, timer by my side.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 24, 2017

It has long been believed that the health of the philanthropic sector is directly linked to the passion people have for organizations and their missions. To that end, there has been a great focus on communication and stewardship of donors to further increase giving. And, while we can certainly see the outpouring of support during moments of heightened awareness, such as after natural disasters, there may be more at play to the sector’s current state of affairs.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Social media is a whole different animal than it used to be. It seems as if now, if you don’t have an active social media presence , you’re often forgotten about. Nonprofits already have a hard enough time gaining traction; we don’t need to be forgotten about! Here are three of our favorite social media tools to not only help make your job easier, but to spice up your feed as well.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Four Reasons Nonprofit Should Consider the Authentic Storytelling Method. Guest Post by Lewis Haidt. For many nonprofits, taking the “right” photograph or creating the “perfect” video to represent an organization’s mission and work can be an intimidating prospect. This fear-factor can be even greater for a nonprofit creating its first video. This is why TechSoup has run a storytelling campaign for the last seven years.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Click here to read part 1 of this series. The largest theme that is constant in disaster philanthropy is partnership. Corporations, independent and family foundations, and public charities may identify different areas of partnership, but it is apparent from past and current disaster giving that it is essential to work with others to distribute the immediate help that is needed as well as providing long-term relief.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Last week Blackbaud released the results of our 2016 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising study. In case you missed the announcement, take a minute to download the study here. This annual report examines the performance of 16,855 events in the United States and Canada over a three-year period from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016. The events studied were run by 171 nonprofit organizations and encompass over 10.9 million event participants and $1.23 billion in event revenue.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Each board is unique, so its members must be too. The right dynamic between a board and its leadership will ensure the success of the organization, satisfaction of those who drive that success, and realization of your unique and powerful vision. Who is your dream board member? In my experience, the answer to that question is dependent on the organization.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Online influencers are the most powerful force online today for moving awareness, advocacy, and giving. But who are the influencers you need to know, and what do we know about them? First, I’d like to recommend you look for micro-influencers in particular — i.e. those with substantial but not huge followings. They will likely be more accessible and helpful for your cause, and are driving change online—influencers are exercising leadership on Instagram in these times of crisis.

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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!

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