Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 28, 2017

If you have donated to a nonprofit within the last 12 months, then please take the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report ! This week Nonprofit Tech for Good donated $25 to 25 nonprofits in order to study how nonprofits are progressing in the design of their donation pages and in the efficacy of their online donation process. There was a wide variety in donation page design, layout, and functionality and that made donating to 25 nonprofits all in one sitting a somewhat frustrating, and at times, pe

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JUNE 1, 2017

This is a guest post by Jamie Finney, Brand and Product Development Lead at LeadPup An animal disease research organization I know started a Google Ads campaign with the hope of increasing donations to support a groundbreaking research project.

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Byte Technology

MAY 30, 2017

When it comes to many WordPress sites, visual page appearance is extremely important for the user experience. And of course WordPress themes come with tons of options to customize and create exactly the look you want for your blog, e-commerce store, company website etc. However, depending on the theme you’re using you may not have access to all the options for creating the unique feel that you want or need.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2017

You’ve smiled through back-to-back-to-back-to-back meetings with donors and your best donor prospect just cancelled on you, and now you’ve got to finish that grant report before you can go home. It’s totally normal to feel super exhausted after a particularly rough day—but if every day is starting to feel rough, you might be close to burning out. The clinical definition of burnout is “a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion that occurs when we feel overwhelmed by too many demands,

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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 Tech for Good

MAY 29, 2017

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Wild Apricot

MAY 30, 2017

Here's everything you need to know (features, limitations, etc.) about how to create a membership website free with Wild Apricot.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 31, 2017

My colleague Brian Reich has just published a new book, The Imagination Gap. I’ve known Brian for over ten years and he is a brilliant strategist for executive leaders and global brands – nonprofits, startups, and political organizations. He has done a lot of work recently in innovation processes , especially to solve big social change issues.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 2, 2017

Last month brought the new book, Trap Tales , by David M. R. Covey and Stephan M. Mardyks. It's a guide to avoiding the seven obstacles that ensnare people every day. Those common seven traps are: The Relationship Trap The Money Trap The Focus Trap The Change Trap The Learning Trap The Career Trap The Purpose Trap With sometimes counter-intuitive strategies and uncoventional wisdom, the authors teach you how to: Identify the traps that are holding you back right now Discover your escape routes A

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Wild Apricot

MAY 29, 2017

Every month we compile the largest list of free nonprofit webinars. Here are 36 for June 2017.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 29, 2017

I’m not sure what happens to completely competent business owners when they put on the “donor hat,” but there seems to be a double standard for how I need to run my nonprofit business versus how this donor gets to run her for-profit business. I know we have to steward other people’s money differently than how a sole proprietor can make financial decisions, but how are we expected to fulfill the mission our donors care about if we’re continually hamstrung by donor demands?

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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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MAY 30, 2017

When I write blog posts for Web Courseworks, I’m typically focused on the philosophy and design of adult education, and for good reason: there are many special educational considerations for adult learners, and I want to design curricula that best meets their needs. Part of addressing those considerations is picking the right tools for my learners. While it’s important to pay attention to curriculum design, it’s also important to consider the tools my learners will use to buy access to those cou

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 29, 2017

At the end of each year, I select my choice for the best new leadership book for that year, and then highlight that book on my blog. Well, we're only five months into 2017 and there is a new leadership book so good that I can't wait until year-end to share it with you. And, it's likely to be within the select few options for best new leadership book of 2017.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 30, 2017

Read about the membership group we created (and would love for you to join), our latest release, and other news.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2017

posted by Hailey Farr Events Manager, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) holds the power to make a significant difference for nonprofits and corporations around the world. The partnership between a corporation and nonprofit can be extremely complex and vary in participation, outcome and more, year by year.

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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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Connection Cafe

MAY 30, 2017

Data is changing how our world operates. As the collection of data becomes ubiquitous and seamless and the analysis of data more powerful, it is changing every aspect of our lives. Just stop and think about how many times a day your life is impacted by an algorithm. That thing you just bought on Amazon, was it recommended to you? That UPS truck that just delivered it optimizes its route to minimize left turns.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 28, 2017

From John Blakey 's book, The Trusted Executive , here are these four tips from Jim Collins for how to be a humble leader : Demonstrate a compelling modesty, shunning public adulation and never be boastful. Act with quiet, calm determination and motivate others through inspired standards, not inspiring charisma. Channel ambition into the company, not the self, and set up successors for even more greatness in the next generation.

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Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2017

Like any nonprofit, we like to take advantage of the product donations that are on offer for charities, churches, foundations, and libraries. This is our story on how we use Box, the online file-sharing, content management, and collaboration service. We have come to rely on Box because we share documents across programs inside our organization and with our partner organizations around the world.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 1, 2017

So you want to start an organization that benefits a specific cause. Great! That’s why we’re here: to help you navigate this confusing sector simply saturated with content, ideas and innovation. But wait—should you really be starting a nonprofit? Or is something that benefits both the owners and the cause more up your alley? Let’s explore just one of the many options you have in starting a socially responsible organization: a low-profit limited liability company (L3C).

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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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Connection Cafe

MAY 31, 2017

If your online donation form is ineffective, it warrants immediate attention. The occasional mistake is inevitable, but given the high-volume traffic nonprofit donation pages receive, it’s crucial that your donation form is optimized to be as strong as possible. Many supporters prefer to give online on their laptops or mobile devices instead of in person.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 1, 2017

Plan now for the September 2017 release of the new book, The Decision Makeoever , by Mike Whitaker. It's a fascinating look at decision making and the importance of decision size and timing. As you read the book, you'll gain a better understanding of: The power of decisions Why we make bad decisions How to deal with bad decisions How to deal with regret How to take control of decision making How goals and decisions can help each other Perhaps the most significant part of the book is the author's

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2017

Technology helps nonprofits deliver on our missions more effectively, but it can also be fiendishly complicated. Sometimes the best way to get started with a new tool is to have a guide sitting next to you giving directions. That's why TechSoup supports a global network of tech trainers called NetSquared. Each month, more than 70 groups hold free events in 24 countries.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 1, 2017

If you want to do good work, then you need good tools to get the job done. A website is one of a nonprofit’s most important tools. It helps you collect donations, spread the word about your mission and get your name out into the world. If your website is shabby, then people might be getting the wrong message about your nonprofit. The first step to creating your nonprofit’s website can be a scary one.

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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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Museum 2.0

MAY 31, 2017

Excited to open. but not quite yet. This is the eleventh in a series of posts on the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History ( MAH )'s development of Abbott Square , a new creative community plaza in downtown Santa Cruz. Twelve days ago, we started the two-week countdown to opening Abbott Square. We sent out hundreds of flyers with the eight-night Opening Week schedule.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 31, 2017

Here are some great tips from Michelle Tillis Lederman's book, The 11 Laws of Likability. They are all about: what to do and what not to do to be a leader who's an effective listener : Do : Maintain eye contact Limit your talking Focus on the speaker Ask questions Manage your emotions Listen with your eyes and ears Listen for ideas and opportunities Remain open to the conversation Confirm understanding, paraphrase Give nonverbal messages that you are listening (nod, smile) Ignore distractions Do

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 1, 2017

Does a dark cloud hang over your office when the auditor arrives ? If you answered ‘yes,’ you’re not alone. Can you imagine looking forward to an audit? After all, it is an opportunity to shine the light on the great work you do all year, but much of the time, with the budget constraints and tight staffing we experience, it can become more like an event to survive.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 2, 2017

“If we’re able to focus our light, we’re going to be able to do more good.” – Julie Hirshey. While working for an athletic team as popular as the Philadelphia Eagles can be difficult, communications director Julie Hirshey spends her time focusing their light rather than letting the disco ball get out of control. Hirshey, Community Relations Director of the Philadelphia Eagles and Eagles Care , talks about being the “shiny” sports team that is constantly attracting attention.

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Tech Soup

MAY 29, 2017

We thought you'd like to see what the top TechSoup infrastructure product donations have been this year. Check out what our techies and accidental techies like! The New Linksys Discount Program. We are proud to welcome Linksys, a new donor partner to TechSoup. Linksys is one of the major networking hardware manufacturers worldwide. The Linksys Discount Program offers an array of networking devices for offices of all sizes.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 29, 2017

You're likely making good progress with your New Year's resolutions and goals for 2017. I am. Plus, I recently read the book, Life Word , and because of that I have also now selected my one Life Word. The one word that as the book authors say will significantly impact my life and legacy. Life Word shows you the three-step process for how to identify your Live Word and the "why" behind that word so you can live with a renewed sense of power, purpose and passion.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 1, 2017

The most radical force for change is the same thing today that it’s always been—a person. It all comes down to a human being, driven by passion, joining with others to transform the world. As people and organizations who care about changing the world, we should be intensely focused on how we catalyze the transformative impact of the individuals who are at the heart of any movement or change.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2017

While focusing on your organization's fiscal year-end planning, it might be a good time to revisit your fundraising strategy. We've put together a list of fundraising and also financial accounting resources and product donations. These will help to ensure that your organization is financially secure so that you can continue to do good work. Fundraising Ideas.

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