Sat.Jul 26, 2014 - Fri.Aug 01, 2014

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New Mobile App Will Change the Way Donors Give and Nonprofits Fundraise

Nonprofit Tech for Good

'At long last a mobile app has launched that allows Americans to easily donate to any U.S.-based nonprofit in just a few taps. By partnering with Guidestar and Network for Good , donors can now give to their favorite nonprofits and manage their giving portfolio in one simple, very smart mobile app called the Give App. Launched on July 13, donors search the GuideStar database inside the app for their favorite nonprofit, enter their credit card information which is then stored for all future donat

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How To: Use Social Media To Boost Nonprofit Fundraising

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of Home Business Rotator. We all know that using social media to engage with constituents is a good idea. We understand it shows how involved and dedicated we are to the the communities we’re serving. Aside from showing your dedication, can social media really help with fundraising, though? The answer is an emphatic yes. The more ways your nonprofit is generating leads when fundraising, the better.

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Thank You, Gerardo!

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

'The Benetech team has just bid goodbye to VP of Engineering Gerardo Capiel, who is moving on to his next adventure. A passionate technology-for-good advocate, Gerardo has made major contributions to Benetech’s social mission since he joined us over four years ago. As we are getting ready to welcome a new VP of Engineering, I’d like to acknowledge and thank Gerardo for his many contributions and their lasting impact on the lives of the people we serve.

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Should You Delete Donor Records?

Robert Weiner

'I was recently contacted by the vendor behind a new cloud-based donor management system with this question: We have noticed that our clients have become much more conscious about archiving/deleting old donor/prospect records because our pricing model is based on the number of records. After talking with some clients, it seems opinions vary wildly regarding this subject.

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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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19 Free Non-profit Webinars For August 2014

Wild Apricot

'This August there are 19 free non-profit webinars in our round-up – on hot topics such as: “Getting started with video”; “Storytelling basics”; “Supercharging corporate donations” and much more!

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5 New Google Analytics Statistics For Nonprofits

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of Google User Content. “Google Analytics, where would I be without you?”. This is a question I ask myself, and web masters around the world ask themselves, on a daily basis. The website measurement and analytics tool serves as a dipstick into the effectiveness of your current marketing strategies, and into the effectiveness of your website as a whole.

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Storymakers 2014 is Coming!

Tech Soup

'2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge Participant - KI EcoCenter. Nonprofits can change the world through storytelling. But to do that, their stories need to stand out and be noticed. The Storym akers campaign empowers nonprofits, libraries, and charities with the tools and training to tell their stories, get noticed and make an impact. During the Storymakers one month challenge, TechSoup hosts a series of educational webinars and interactive events meant to highlight content and tools to help so

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Software News July 2014: 5.1 Is Here and Mobile App Coming Soon

Wild Apricot

'This month''s Software News outlines the exciting enhancements launched with Version 5.1 - just released! Also details on our upcoming mobile app.

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Infographic: How To Measure Social Media ROI

TechImpact

'In a recent blog post by Buffer , they claim it is difficult to, or nearly impossible, measure ROI on social media marketing. While there is some validity to Buffer’s argument, there is ultimately some flaw, too. The mere presence of highly measurable statistics would refute Buffer’s point. Community engagement, measurement of voice, and referral traffic are just a few of the ways your nonprofit can measure its performance on social media.

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Coming Soon: Promoted Video on Twitter

See3

'Promoted video is coming to Twitter. And we couldn't be more excited about it. Twitter’s CFO Anthony Noto told the Wall Street Journal that these new changes will be coming to Twitter’s video offerings this month: “In August, we will launch the beta version of our new promoted video offering which provides a way for […].

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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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Is Your NY Nonprofit Ready for the Nonprofit Revitalization Act?

BoardAssist

'Is your New York nonprofit ready for the new Nonprofit Revitalization Act? Are you familiar with the requirements of the new Act? To help nonprofits across the State get ready, we turned to finance expert Paul Konigstein for this terrific checklist on how to be in compliance. Thanks for the great advice in this guest post Paul! NONPROFIT REVITALIZATION ACT COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST.

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Is Your Association’s Personality Shining Through?

Wild Apricot

'Is your association or club struggling to get the younger generation involved? Maybe adding more personality to your communications might help.

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The Private Cloud, The Public Cloud, Or The Hybrid Cloud

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of US News. The benefits of cloud computing has been a well covered topic on this blog , and many other blogs like it. That information has already been well disseminated, and understood. But if I were to ask you what the difference between a hybrid cloud, and a private cloud was, could you answer with confidence? The truth is, there is so much innovation in the space, it can be difficult even for a well informed IT manager to quickly answer the question.

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Raspberry Pi for Educators

Tech Soup

'Raspberry Pi Model B. Last week, the UK-based nonprofit Raspberry Pi Foundation announced the latest version of their popular Raspberry Pi computer. Dubbed "Model B+," it's the third model the organization has released to the public since Model A went on sale in 2012. Raspberry Pi, in case you're not familiar, is a computer about the size of a pack of playing cards and sells for around $35 (or less).

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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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Four years of #Commbuild: Looking back, and moving forward!

NTEN

'Praan Misir. Organizer. #Commbuild. It's #Commbuild's fourth birthday, and there's certainly a lot to celebrate! As some of you may know, #Commbuild, NTEN''s weekly Twitter chat devoted to community builders, both online and offline is turning four this year. In the spirit of celebrating this milestone, weve decided to take a look back to our beginnings, chart how weve grown over the years, and talk about the future of #Commbuild.

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Infographic: 57% of American's Don't Trust Social Media

Care2

'If you knew that your donors and activists were very concerned about their privacy online, what would you do to better protect their personal data that you have stored in your databases? Well you better start thinking about it. Today, a new national poll was released that showed almost three-fourths of Americans worry about how much personal information is available online.

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3 Ways You Can Say “My CRM Is Effective”

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of Blackbaud. You’ve invested in your constituent relationship management system (CRM), implemented the software, trained your IT team, and planned continuous training for the next few months. All of these are great idea s that will help you get the most out of your investment. But if someone were to ask: “How will your new CRM help your nonprofit accomplish its mission?

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Six Things to Know in Nonprofit Technology News

Tech Soup

'Read up on "ingestible" electronic pills, cloud storage price wars, how the Star Trek Tricorder has come to life, and more. 1. Electronic Pills: Coming Soon to a Stomach Near You. Proteus Digital Health is developing pills with sensors in them called ‘ingestibles’ Each ingestible sensor is the size of a grain of sand and doesn’t contain any toxic substances.

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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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One ???Suite??? Deal for LCS Attendees

NTEN

'Weve been working all year to make the 2014 Leading Change Summit an incredible experience for all of you, so we were excited when the San Francisco Hilton at Union Square presented an opportunity to make it even more spectacular. One lucky attendee will be upgraded to a corner suite with a view for no additional cost! Now, we know what its like to work for a nonprofit.

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8 Ways To Show You Value Your Employees

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'There are eight specific actions business leaders can take to show that they value their employees , according to Andrew Leigh , author of the book , Ethical Leadership -- Creating and Sustaining an Ethical Business Culture. Those eight behaviors are: Attention -- Pay attention to what people say to show your interest. Listen -- Make time to hear what colleagues, peers and employees have to say to show you care.

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4-Part Anatomy of an Ideal Nonprofit Volunteer Experience

NonProfit Hub

'Steven Shattuck is VP of Marketing at Bloomerang. As a HubSpot Certified inbound marketer, he is a contributor to Nonprofit Hub, National Council of Nonprofits, Ragan, Social Media Today, Search Engine Journal, The Build Network, HubSpot, Content Marketing Institute and Business2Community. Steven has spoken at national and local conferences, and is frequently interviewed by media outlets for his expertise in digital marketing. _.

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How Can You Maximize Your Digital Impact, And How Can Funders Help?

Care2

'What do nonprofits need to get more comfortable and adept at using digital fundraising and engagement tools? And how can funders help build their capacity to do that? These are the questions that the Public Interest Projects —an intermediary that works with hundreds of donors and their grantees working on social justice issues had in mind when they conducted their survey with more than 400 nonprofits and 100 grantmakers.

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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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Plain Old Telephone Systems: The Final Countdown

Tech Soup

'First, we saw payphones slowly disappearing from public places in the United States. Now, traditional landlines are being used less and less. In the United States, only 60% of households have a landline , with the number continuing to drop. As more and more Americans are abandoning landline telephones in favor of mobile devices, traditional landlines or "plain old telephone systems" (POTS) are becoming a thing of the past.

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Make It Easy For Your Employees To Volunteer

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'If you are a workplace leader who supports a volunteer program at your business, you already know that by encouraging employees to give back to your community you are: building teamwork motivating employees attracting new hires In fact, job seekers much prefer companies that have a strong volunteer program. And, a growing number of businesses are rewarding employees who volunteer by giving them extra vacation time and other incentives.

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4-Part Anatomy of an Ideal Nonprofit Volunteer Experience

NonProfit Hub

'Steven Shattuck is VP of Marketing at Bloomerang. As a HubSpot Certified inbound marketer, he is a contributor to Nonprofit Hub, National Council of Nonprofits, Ragan, Social Media Today, Search Engine Journal, The Build Network, HubSpot, Content Marketing Institute and Business2Community. Steven has spoken at national and local conferences, and is frequently interviewed by media outlets for his expertise in digital marketing. _.

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How to Build More Donor Relationships with Social Media as Your Wingman

Connection Cafe

'Years before he jumped up and down on Oprah’s couch, Tom Cruise starred in Top Gun, the story of Maverick, a fighter pilot, and his various relationships. Remember Goose, played by Anthony Edwards? He was Maverick’s wingman, both in the skies and in the local San Diego bars. Actually, though, Goose wasn’t Maverick’s wingman in the air. In the world of fighter pilots, the wingman is the pilot who flies just behind and off to the side of the leader, providing support and cover.

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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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Average Nonprofit Spends 3.2% of Budget on Technology, Report Says - Technology - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

AFP Blog

'Average Nonprofit Spends 3.2% of Budget on Technology, Report Says - Technology - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas : The average nonprofit technology budget accounted for 3.2 percent of total annual organizational spending, according to a new report.

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How To Use The Friendship Factor To Motivate Employees

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'All you need is one hour to read Brian Tracy''s newest, pocket-sized guide for managers, Motivation. "You cannot motivate other people," explains Tracy, "but you can remove the obstacles that stop them from motivating themselves. All motivation is self-motivation. As a manager, you can create an environment where this potential for self-motivation is released naturally and spontaneously.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Nonprofit Website (As Explained By Baby Animals)

NonProfit Hub

'Taking that first step and admitting that your website has problems can be difficult, which is why we’ve enlisted the help of these adorable baby animals. (They take the sting out of bad news and hard truths.) Don’t fret, these five tips will show you how to improve your nonprofit website in no time! 1) Keep it Simple. Good design means as little over-the-top design as possible.

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How to Build Relationships with Your Future Major Donors and Board Members: Millennials

Connection Cafe

'“People try to put us down (talkin ’bout my generation). Just because we get around (talkin ’bout my generation). Things they do look awful cold (talkin ’bout my generation). I hope I die before I get old (talkin ’bout my generation)”. - Pete Townshend. The question of how to bridge the divide between generational gaps is nothing new. Take parents, for example.

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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.