Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2017

I watched the news reports from Texas and was horrified at the scale of this disaster. I grew up on the Jersey shore where I’ve been evacuated due to storms, but I have never seen this level of disaster. My heart goes out to the victims and I want to help. When a natural disaster strikes, I make a donation to my go to national or global charities for disaster relief Team Rubicon, Save the Children , and/or Global Giving.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 28, 2017

Every month we compile the internet's biggest list of nonprofit webinars. Here are 44 free nonprofit webinars for September 2017.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

In this weekly nonprofit marketing link roundup , we’re taking a look at articles that are all about online fundraising strategies. Whether you’re fundraising, selling a product or providing a service, the way in which you market to people really isn’t all that different. As Guy Kawasaki puts it, you have to create meaning if you want to take steps towards innovation.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2017

posted by Chris Giarratana Digital Strategy Consultant. Designing a site for a nonprofit organization is one of the most important steps in establishing an online presence. An effective nonprofit website can build a strong brand, drive more donors to your site, and increase your volunteer recruitment efforts. However, many nonprofits fail to develop a strong online presence because they fail to build a useful website.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2017

TechNow is a one-day regional conference that connects nonprofits with the technology resources, information and people it needs to succeed taking place on October 19, 2017. But most exciting of all is that my Happy Healthy Nonprofit co-author, Aliza Sherman, will be the featured keynote.She will share ideas in our book about self-care and avoiding burnout, especially the kind that is cause by technology use.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 31, 2017

This month we explain how many bugs Wild Apricot has and our process for fixing them. In other news, we are now compliant with the EU Data Protection Directive, and we have another great webinar to sign up for.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2017

TechSoup donor partner Box believes that tech has the power to help us all do more together. That's why Box is inviting you to San Francisco October 10 to 12 for BoxWorks 2017. Come discover how Box is helping draw The Blueprint for the Future of Work for organizations like the ASPCA, International Rescue Committee, YearUp, Oxfam, and 6,500 other nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

I love connecting with nonprofit technology colleagues who are also promoting work/life balance and how to avoid digital distractions. Meet my colleague, Meico Marquette Whitlock, who is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie. I’m honored to be included on a panel proposed by him, along with Carrie Rice , called “ How to Conquer Technology Distraction and Burnout and Be More Present for Yourself, Team, and Organization for the 2018 Nonprofit Technology Conference.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Leadership at the Data & Marketing Association (DMA) is rolling out the organization’s Data Standards 2.0, a streamlined version of guidelines not updated since 2014. Features of the new set of standards include clarifications on rules relating to connected devices and notice and choice. The DMA, formerly known as the Direct Marketing Association, is seeking feedback on the new standards before adopting them, with potential changes, in the coming months, according to Emmett O’Keefe, senior v

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Achieve

AUGUST 27, 2017

This post originally appeared in. Philanthropy News Digest. With the busiest fundraising season of the calendar year fast approaching, nonprofit leaders everywhere should be spending much of their time thinking about their fundraising campaigns. But when fundraising isn’t top of mind, nonprofit leaders often turn their attention to another type of activity: the awareness campaign.

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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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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

TechSoup's annual Storymakers campaign launches September 5. We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. If you don't have a local group (I can help fix that problem! ), there are also free online guides and a global Twitter chat October 5 using the hashtag #storymakers2017.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 28, 2017

posted by Natalia Winberry Graduate Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. As organizations serving public interests, nonprofits answer to the voices of multiple stakeholders. The complex accountability relationships facing nonprofit organizations include responsibilities to donors, clients, community partners, staff members and volunteers.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 29, 2017

Nonprofit professionals don’t like to compare their work to that of the for-profit world. And it makes sense: nonprofits exist primarily to help those in need, and for-profit organizations exist primarily to make money. However, certain aspects of nonprofit work truly are synonymous with for-profit practices, even if they’re called something different.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Leadership at the Data & Marketing Association (DMA) is rolling out the organization’s Data Standards 2.0, a streamlined version of guidelines not updated since 2014. Features of the new set of standards include clarifications on rules relating to connected devices and notice and choice. The DMA, formerly known as the Direct Marketing Association, is seeking feedback on the new standards before adopting them, with potential changes, in the coming months, according to Emmett O’Keefe, senior v

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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.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2017

GrantStation's founder and CEO, Cynthia Adams, recently gave a free 30-minute webinar on the Zen of Grantseeking. In the webinar, she focused on the importance of embracing grantseeking as an integral part of the overall financial approach for your organization. Because, as we all know, learning to think beyond today, tomorrow, and next week is a tough assignment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 31, 2017

"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in a world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it." -- David Beckahm.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

In a recently conducted survey of my linked-in colleagues, I asked about their involvement with nonprofit boards. I specifically focused on board giving at their nonprofits and the responses I got back were a bit surprising. Although nearly 90% of those responding had a requirement that board members either give and/or solicit donations, nearly 60% had no minimum giving requirement.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Leadership at the Data & Marketing Association (DMA) is rolling out the organization’s Data Standards 2.0, a streamlined version of guidelines not updated since 2014. Features of the new set of standards include clarifications on rules relating to connected devices and notice and choice. The DMA, formerly known as the Direct Marketing Association, is seeking feedback on the new standards before adopting them, with potential changes, in the coming months, according to Emmett O’Keefe, senior v

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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.

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 29, 2017

Too often, those WordPress website users who are out to sell a product or service or promote a message underestimate the importance of a good dedicated landing page. And what exactly is a landing page? In the simplest terms it’s a dedicated, standalone page designed for a specific marketing campaign or used to covert visitors to buyers and, hopefully, dedicated repeat customers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2017

I had the pleasure of interviewing Leigh Branham over the past few years. He's the author of the popular book called, The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave. He told me that in research that he has done about the leaders of companies that have won " Best-Place-To-Work " competitions in 45 U.S. cities, that there are six things these effective leaders do that don't cost money.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 29, 2017

Regardless of where your nonprofit falls on the political spectrum (and whether it falls on the spectrum at all), our current political climate is new and different. For the savvy nonprofit, that means approaching traditional marketing tactics— like email list building— in new and different ways. More than ever, the news cycle is moving at breakneck speed and it seems that messaging from the White House follows suit.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Leadership at the Data & Marketing Association (DMA) is rolling out the organization’s Data Standards 2.0, a streamlined version of guidelines not updated since 2014. Features of the new set of standards include clarifications on rules relating to connected devices and notice and choice. The DMA, formerly known as the Direct Marketing Association, is seeking feedback on the new standards before adopting them, with potential changes, in the coming months, according to Emmett O’Keefe, senior v

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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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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 26, 2017

If you want to drive a successful digital marketing campaign than a digital promotion strategy is the best way to get your message heard. Let me ask you a question: Is there anything more frustrating than publishing content online that nobody can find? The truth is if you don’t show up on the first page of search results, then are you’re missing out on a lot of views to your website.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 27, 2017

" Frustration in the workplace is a silent killer," claim authors Mark Royal and Tom Agnew in their terrific book, The Enemy of Engagement. Further, "in an organizational context, frustration is not as simple as failing to get something you want. Rather, it involves the inability to succeed in your role due to organizational barriers or the inability to bring the bulk of your individual talents, skills, and abilities to your job.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 28, 2017

It’s probably happened to anyone who has changed jobs in fundraising a few times – you inherit files that are less than helpful. The details of a deferred gift aren’t complete, who to contact regarding a fundraising agreement are vague, details of donor meetings are sketchy, or any other number of things that can slow you down. I’ve recently been dealing with “inherited” files, and occasionally it has felt overwhelming.

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Forj

AUGUST 30, 2017

ABMS , a prominent board of medical specialty boards, will hold its annual conference in Chicago, September 25-27. Healthcare professionals attending will include medical educators interested in professional development of clinicians. Web Courseworks’ customer CHEST (the American College of Chest Physicians) educates hundreds of practicing physicians, annually, on technology and procedures relating to topics like difficult airway incubation and specialized ultrasound techniques.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 28, 2017

Consider this fact: unless the world tackles inequity today, 167 million children will live in extreme poverty by 2030. While very alarming, this statistic and many others like it aren’t necessarily in the forefront of our minds. Enter, International Day of Charity. Held on September 5th in commemoration of the passing of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, International Day of Charity encourages citizens, NGOs, and stakeholders around the world to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activiti

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 30, 2017

Volunteers are superheroes! They are your advocates, champions, ambassadors, and worker bees. They fill many roles in different capacities, bringing diverse skill sets as board members, committee leads, exhibit guides, ushers, admins, and more. It’s imperative that you recruit a strong volunteer base and, more importantly, retain their commitment them by valuing their time, effort, and skills. .

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