Sat.Jan 10, 2015 - Fri.Jan 16, 2015

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Most Overused Buzzwords In Nonprofit Organizations Today

TechImpact

'Every industry has its own set of overused, cliched buzzwords. You know, the phrases that make you cringe when you hear them. Synergy, and corporate culture being among the biggest offenders. In sports, it’s ‘light up the scoreboard’, ‘they’re on fire’ or ‘gym rat.’ In fiction writing the phrases ‘avoid it like the plague’ and […].

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6 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Association Membership in 2015

EveryAction

'This week kicks off the American Society of Association Executives ’ (ASAE) semiannual Association Management Week and it''s got us thinking: professional associations are hugely essential resources to the individuals that belong to them and the industries they serve. That said, how can you make sure you''re getting the most out of your association membership?

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Discussion of Donor Data Retention

Robert Weiner

'A few months ago I wrote a post on the topic of whether nonprofits should delete old donor records. The same topic came up recently on the APRA''s listserve, PRSPCT-L. The original question: My organization is working on a data retention policy and wondering if others have insights to share. There seems to be a feeling we should remove any records that have not had an action in 7 years.

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Playing it Safe: Why Encryption Makes Sense for Your Site

Byte Technology

'The incidents of security leaks for major corporations are well known and, especially over the last year, well documented. From Target to Home Depot, Chase to eBay, Living Social to Zappos, virtually every big-business entity has been the victim of some sort of malicious incursion into their site, resulting in serious data breaches that have put consumers most personal data at risk.

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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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Infographic: The 5 Myths Of Mobile Giving

TechImpact

'The Internet is a transitive place. And that’s an understatement. Shunned at first, and thought to be ‘just another fad’, the Internet has, as you know, become the medium for communication, interaction, and way people work and spend their leisure time. So what’s the latest trend everyone’s talking about? It’s mobile. Mobile everything. Mobile apps, […].

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What’s Your Association’s Theme for 2015?

Wild Apricot

'Before you finalize your strategic plan or launch your projects or events schedule, take time to look back over 2014 in order to set goals and develop a theme for 2015.

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Thank You for Helping Us Distribute 2 Million Technology Products in 2014!

Tech Soup

'In 2014, we reached a major milestone — we distributed 2 million tech products worldwide to nonprofits, charities, libraries, and NGOs worldwide in just one year! Each product has strengthened an organization somewhere in the world, and helped it work toward its mission and focus on its programs instead of its tech headaches. The products helped achieve more transparency and accountability to donors (through accounting software); more collaborations beyond geographical boundaries (through

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Why Smaller Nonprofits Are Moving To The Cloud

TechImpact

'The (incorrect) conventional wisdom is that cloud computing is bringing its flexibility, efficacies, and cost saving potential only to large nonprofits. The truth is, nonprofits of all size can benefit from cloud computing. Whether it is a complete computing system, a cloud based file sharing system, a constituent relationship management system, or just a cloud […].

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Recruiting Members – Your Questions Answered

Wild Apricot

'During our recent Recruiting Members For Keeps webinar sessions, we had a number of questions from participants. Here are the questions and answers from presenter Trish Hudson.

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Announcing the 2015 DoGooder Video Awards!

NTEN

'It’s that time of year again- the DoGooder Video Awards are back! If you made a video in 2014 that had an impact in your community or around the world, we want to see it. Compelling video can advance social change and create real impact. If your organization produces creative, inspiring videos, we think you deserve recognition for the work you’re doing.

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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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Creativity is not just for artists

Have Fun - Do Good

'"Creativity is not just for artists. It''s for businesspeople looking for a new way to close a sale; it''s for engineers trying to solve a problem; it''s for parents who want their children to see the world in more than one way. " ~Twyla Tharp, author of The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life Twenty plus years ago, I went through a graduate program to earn an M.A. in Creation Spirituality.

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3 Fresh Social Ideas For Small NGOs

TechImpact

'Laying a foundation for digital marketing success is essential for small non-governmental organizations. Once that solid base has been established, you can go even further by launching a mobile-optimized website and accepting online donations. Using social media to maximize your NGO’s online fundraising and cause awareness is an art form that needs to be carefully […].

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It's Time For The 2015 DoGooder National Video Awards

Wild Apricot

'If you''ve created a video that has helped spread your message or cause, the DoGooder National Video Awards wants to see what you’ve got!

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When Millennials Take Over: How to Prepare Your Nonprofit For the Future of Business

NTEN

'Maddie Grant, CAE. Principal. Culture That Works. Millenials will be taking over: is your nonprofit ready for the cultural sea change? The Revolutionary War. The Civil War. The Great Depression and World War II. And now the Millenials. Every four generations brings a significant generational transition. Is your nonprofit ready?

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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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6 Interview Questions To Ask To Access Leadership Skills

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'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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How VolunteerConnect Can Help Your Nonprofit

TechImpact

'There are many critical responsibilities that come with working for a non-profit organization. Promoting your cause, organizing your volunteers and raising money for your mission are just a few of the major responsibilities that can make or break your organization. With so much to handle, getting help from a constituent relationship management (CRM) system can […].

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Have Staff Working Remotely? You Could Win Sweet Prizes!

Tech Soup

'If you have staff or volunteers that do a lot of work in the field, remotely, or from home, you could be eligible to win your choice of phone or conferencing service prizes worth more than $400! Are you… A U.S. organization doing innovative and inspiring work in the social sector? Using TechSoup donations to improve your ability to collaborate across multiple locations?

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There is No “OR” in Champion Engagement

NTEN

'Shari Tishman. Director of Engagement. VolunteerMark. People want to help your cause in many ways, so don't fence them into only a donor or a volunteer space! The donor and the volunteer experiences are two of the biggest ways people can help your nonprofit. And in the nonprofit sector, there’s been an enduring separation between the two that seems to be as old as time.

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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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The Questions To Ask To Move Your Company Forward

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'The April 2014 issue of Inc. magazine featured a fascinating list of 35 questions from business owners, entrepreneurs and management thinkers. Each offered the one question they would ask to move a company forward. From the list, my favorites are : Are we relevant? Will we be relevant five years from now? Ten? What prevents me from making the changes I know will make me a more effective leader?

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Our 5 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2014

BoardAssist

'What were the blog posts that were most popular on the BoardAssist blog in 2014? Thanks to Google Analytics, its easy for us identify which ones resonated most with our followers. As the advice our guest bloggers offered in 2014 is certainly just as timely as we start 2015, we thought it would be a great idea to thank our guest bloggers again for their wisdom and republish their great advice with you now!

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When Your Office Is Everywhere: How to Telecommute (Part 2)

Tech Soup

'We know not all good work happens in the office. That's why we're sharing TechSoup's tips and best practices for telework in a three-part series. Don't miss part one ! Eli van der Giessen — Netsquared Community Manager. I'm the lone Canadian staffer at TechSoup. I work from home, in my kitchen, in fact (that's where the best light is!).

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Have You Ever Tried Changing the Tires While Driving the Car?

NTEN

'Lisa Colton. Chief Learning Officer. See3 Communications. How to navigate change management when your nonprofit doesn't have the luxury of putting your mission work on pause. Today we are all navigating our way through massive change. Not only are the tools and technologies evolving everyday, but the impact on society (and thus the implications for nonprofit leadership) are going through their own upheaval.

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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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13 Energizing Verbs To Use More Often

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'In a few weeks, I''ll post my review of the great new book, Anticipate, the Art of Leading by Looking Ahead , by Rob-Jan De Jong. In the meantime, here are 13 energizing verbs the author recommends we use more often: Discover (instead of See) Explore (instead of Discuss) Radiate (instead of Display) Uncover (instead of Show) Transform (instead of Change) Engage (instead of Involve) Mobilize (instead of Gather) Stretch (instead of Develop) Boost (instead of Increase) Propel (instead of Move) Del

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Admitting the Problem: Your Donor Retention Needs Work

NonProfit Hub

'This article originally ran in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. In our January/February edition, we explored how to keep donors around all year. To reserve your free copy of our March/April issue, sign up today. . ————————————————. The biggest issue with donor retention is that most people don’t even realize it’s an issue.

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The Tech Nonprofits Need to Know About from CES 2015

Tech Soup

'It's that time of year again! I'm not talking about resolutions (though those are great too!). Last week, companies, journalists, and enthusiasts convened in Las Vegas to showcase what's to come in technology. From new connected cars to "smart" baby pacifiers, CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2015 ran the gamut of new gadgets. My colleague Jim Lynch and I have been following the CES news closely and picked the most intriguing technology to come out of the show.

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Five A/B Testing Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid

NTEN

'Jill Pape. Online Campaigner. Greenpeace USA. What is your A/B test telling you, and how should you respond? Running A/B tests on your email list is crucial if you want to get to know your supporters better and figure out what makes them engage. It can be a heavy lift to get your testing program off the ground, but it’s well worth the effort! To help make the process smoother, here are a few pitfalls to look out for when you’re getting started.

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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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How To Me A Manager With Class

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'One of my favorite sections of the book, The First-Time Manager , is the one about class in a manager : Class is treating people with dignity. Class does not have to be the center of attention. Class does not lose its cool. Class does not rationalize mistakes. Class is good manners. Class means loyalty to one''s staff. Class recognizes the best way to build oneself is to first build others.

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Why Your Organization Needs to Operate Like a Startup

NonProfit Hub

'At their essence, nonprofits and startups embody similarities that make them one in the same. With the same goals and mentality, it can be entirely beneficial for your organization to ditch the old-school nonprofit train of thought (we’ll go over that) and adopt a new way of thinking. Before you throw a brick through your computer screen, I challenge your organization to hear me out.

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Ali Forney Center Saves Time and Effort with Norton Security

Tech Soup

'Transgender teen Ali Forney fled his home at age 13. He bounced from foster home to foster home before ultimately ending up on the streets. Forney continually helped other youth that were facing similar difficult circumstances, and he became a public advocate for improving safety for homeless youth until his life was tragically cut short. Forney was murdered in 1997.

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Help Desk or Service Desk?

NTEN

'Steve Heye. Manager of Technology. The Cara Program. Dear fellow IT staff: Don't just demand a seat at the planning table; earn it. Making technology a priority is yesterday’s issue—everyone seems to understand it is important. These days, it seems the bigger issue is aligning and integrating the technology to make it a meaningful part of our work and mission.

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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.