Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 7, 2013

'Launched in 2007, YouTube’s Nonprofit Program has gone through multiple changes over the last six years. Initially the program was only offered to qualified U.S. nonprofits and the benefits were limited to premium branding functionality and the ability to add a Google Checkout donate button to nonprofit YouTube channels. Today, however, the program has been expanded to Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, and the United Kingdom and it offers some very powerful free tools t

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TechImpact

JULY 11, 2013

'Your website is the face of your organization, but is it doing enough to engage visitors and transform them into something more? According to a recent post from GuideStar the concept of conversion, often used in the world of sales and marketing, can be applied to nonprofits as well. Every time someone visits your … Continued The post Is Your Nonprofit Converting Online Visitors Into Supporters?

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Wild Apricot

JULY 8, 2013

'If you are kick-starting some communications planning this summer, here are some tips and resources that might help.

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NTEN

JULY 8, 2013

'Julia Reich. Principal. Stone Soup Creative. An organization’s brand is everything it stands for - its vision and values, and the emotional connotations it inspires in everyone who comes in contact with it. With all the focus on social media, multi-channel campaigns, and mobile technology, we may have let slip to the back burner some key reminders of how your website plays an anchor role in your nonprofit's brand.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 10, 2013

'posted by Cooper Nelson , Marketing Manager. DNA on a SHIRT. Supporting a cause is now easier than ever. Forget throwing on overalls and a pair of gloves to pick up trash or dig through rubble. Never mind laboring in the heat to plant trees or paint houses. Scrap the notion that in order to support a cause, you have to actually get your hands dirty.

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TechImpact

JULY 12, 2013

'It’s no secret that mobile devices are changing lives across the world, but you might not often think about how they’re changing the way nonprofits do business. According to a recent post from The Huffington Post, a recent study shows that the use of mobile devices will more than double this year. Tablets, smartphones, they’re … Continued The post Nonprofits’ Use Of Mobile Technology Could Double This Year appeared first on Tech Impact.

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NTEN

JULY 10, 2013

'Dane Cobain. Social Media Specialist. fst the Group. What if you could double the number of volunteer sign-ups with only a little bit of time and no budget? What if you could find out the type of content that visitors to your site liked best without having to directly ask them? A/B testing can help you find out what type of content is most effective on your site!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 12, 2013

'I was recently asked, " What five most important traits must a leader have to be effective ?" I could reply fairly quickly, but I did take a moment to remember that when I asked a similar question in a LinkedIn group discussion, group members offered up nearly 100 different adjectives to describe an effective leader. But, for me, I contend the five most important traits are : Good communicator.

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TechImpact

JULY 6, 2013

'There seems to be a misconception out there that nonprofits should only spend a tiny sliver of their overall budget on overhead costs like administrative staff or technological infrastructure. According to a recent post from Techsoup, this myth limits nonprofits can accomplish and their ability to grow. Many experts believe the opposite is actually true, … Continued The post Dispelling The Myth Of Overhead Spending appeared first on Tech Impact.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 10, 2013

'Here''s an overview of The Value of Community Management, the Community Roundtable''s report on the 2013 State of Community Management.

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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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Care2

JULY 12, 2013

'Social Media has gone mainstream. Facebook, Twitter, and icons for other social networks show up on packages in the grocery store, on store windows, and on billboards everywhere. TV commercials have hashtags. The normalization and ever-presence of social media leades people to just assume that they know what to do. What''s worse, nonprofits are sometimes afraid to ask questions, for fear of seeming "out of the loop.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 7, 2013

'I''m going to a memorial service for a relative this week. I''m sure that people will tell many stories about all of the things they loved about him. Unfortunately, he won''t get to hear them. This spring, I received the most amazing gift. My friends Julie , Rachel and Tara threw a party for me. Just because. It wasn''t a birthday party, or an anniversary party, or a congratulations party.

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TechImpact

JULY 8, 2013

'Ever since social media giant Instagram jumped into the video business in late June, lots of nonprofits have started using the service as a way to connect with supporters online. It’s not news that video is a great medium to use online, but according to a recent post from Socialbrite, more and more nonprofits are … Continued The post Nonprofits Taking Advantage Of Instagram Video appeared first on Tech Impact.

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NTEN

JULY 10, 2013

'In December, Megan joined the NTEN team as our Community Engagement Manager. She brought with her a passion for our mission, strengths in engagement and community building, a rich history of experience working at the intersection of technology and nonprofit impact, and a great sense of humor. Since then, she''s support both staff and community engagement, on and offline, including managing the 2013 Online NTC, connecting with community members across the web, and helping the organization identi

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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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Care2

JULY 11, 2013

'Sometimes I feel like there''s an encyclopedia of online advocacy, fundraising, and social media stuck in my head. While I have close to two decades of experience in the nonprofit field and love to share my experiences and data, I’m lucky to be surrounded by such smart nptech folks who share their knowledge with me. Check out some of my favorite resources in the nonprofit space.

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Tech Soup

JULY 11, 2013

'This post was authored by Kyle Reis, who recently joined TechSoup Global as Senior Director of Global Data Services after twenty-five years at the Ford Foundation. It was originally published on the Glasspockets blog, Transparency Talks. In this space, the Foundation Center highlights strategies, findings, and best practices on the web and in foundations – illuminating the importance of having "glass pockets.

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TechImpact

JULY 10, 2013

'These days most organizations work hard to foster a network of supporters, constituents, volunteers, donors, and just about anybody else they can find online. Having a strong online network can be extremely beneficial for nonprofits, according to a recent post from Wild Apricot. Not only do the people who make up your online community engage … Continued The post Nurture Your Organization’s Online Community appeared first on Tech Impact.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 2013

'Former Verizon Wireless CEO, Denny F. Strigl offers these tips for how to be a good coach to an employee. He explains that good coaches help performers by : Keeping them focused. Giving them objective, helpful feedback. Acting as a sounding board for new approaches. Identifying blind spots that may be holding the performer back. Reinforcing key values, principles, and behaviors that improve performance.

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Advertiser: Syncrony

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Museum 2.0

JULY 10, 2013

'Here in Santa Cruz, we''re brushing off our tents and lining up the counselor whistles for Hack the Museum Camp , a 2.5 day adventure that starts today. We have 75 campers here from around the world who will be working in teams to develop exhibits based on artifacts from our permanent collection that challenge museum conventions and traditional exhibit design practice.

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Tech Soup

JULY 12, 2013

'Curious about TechSoup's donated Brocade products, but not sure where to start? We’ve put together a brief description and a comparison chart to help you find the right products. Eligible nonprofits, charities, and public libraries can order Brocade Access Points both 300 and 7131 series from TechSoup catalog under Brocade Donation Program.

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TechImpact

JULY 9, 2013

'For organizations like CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) in Nebraska, purchasing software is often an unaffordable expense. Luckily, donations from organizations like Techsoup can often help offset those costs by providing essential software at a discounted rate. In the case of CASA, which helps bring stability to troubled youths who find themselves caught in the juvenile … Continued The post Techsoup Donation Aids Nonprofit Help At-Risk Kids appeared first on Tech Impact.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 11, 2013

'15% of all internet traffic in May came from mobile devices (up from 10% the previous year). It’s predicted to be 30% of all traffic by the end of next year. Nonprofits have begun to adapt, with many planning/creating mobile-optimized websites. What else should they be aware of? Here are a few mobile trends that will begin to impact nonprofits : Mobile SEO.

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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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AFP Blog

JULY 9, 2013

'New technologies can dramatically improve fundraising efforts | TMA Resources : A recent study by j2 Global has found that savvy nonprofits are looking to cloud services to ensure staff is more connected and to drive productivity.

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Tech Soup

JULY 8, 2013

'The Internet has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to online nonprofit tech education. Webinars? Check! Tutorials? You betcha! Blogs? Heck yeah! But what if you learn best face-to-face or with a group? That’s what NetSquared Local is for! We’ve a global network of 50 #nptech meetups with chapters in 50 countries. If you want to keep your nonprofit tech skills sharp join your neighborhood group.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 11, 2013

'This post originally appeared on CSRwire Talkback. The staff at Benetech , the nonprofit tech company I lead, recently came together to answer this question: “What values define our identity and drive our work?” It was a very meaningful exercise for our entire team, resulting in what we call “ The Seven Benetech Truths.” Among them are truths like “We Get Stuff Done” and “Value Flexibility” — highlighting that we focus intensely on results and upholding our commitments, while also being flexibl

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Connection Cafe

JULY 11, 2013

'Last week I got a call from the Institutional Advancement office of Creighton University, my alma mater. Readers of this blog may recall that I recently mused about needing to get an Annual Fund pledge in before Creighton’s June 30 fiscal year-end. I had finally mailed it so I wasn’t surprised that they might be calling to thank me. I was, however, shocked to hear the Gift Officer explain that she would be in my area this week and was hoping to get together and chat over a cup of coffee.

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AFP Blog

JULY 9, 2013

'Charity register aims to boost transparency | ACNC | Susan Pascoe : An online charity register allowing Australians to compare and contrast the ways their donations are spent will improve transparency and may help mend a national reluctance to give to lesser-known charities, according to the sector''s new regulator.

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Tech Soup

JULY 10, 2013

'Technology Planning for Nonprofits. Welcome to part two of our technology planning series. Now that you have. defined how technology can help you achieve your goals, and you know. what a technology plan is and why it’s important, let’s talk about a. central part of your plan. How to Conduct a Technology Assessment. Before you can create a technology plan, you need to know where you stand.

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Tech Soup

JULY 8, 2013

'An RSS reader is an essential tool for keeping up with current news and the issues that affect or influence your organization. For content creators, a news story can inspire a moving blog or article. Social media and community staff rely on RSS readers to find interesting and share-worthy articles for Facebook or Twitter. Additionally, with the recent departure of Google Reader you might also be looking for a worthy replacement.

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Tech Soup

JULY 8, 2013

'Upon occasion we like to say a bit more about our now 75 great donor partners. BetterWorld Telecom is one of our newer ones having been with us since 2010. They supply charities, libraries and foundations with discounted Cisco and Polycom office phones. These are packaged with discounted voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone services that unify all your organization's telephones, mobile phones, fax machines, and computers through a virtual PBX software application.

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