Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 26, 2015
For years nonprofits have hoped for the capability to accept donations through their Facebook Page and although Facebook recently added a “Donate Now” option to their call-to-action buttons, only a handful of partner nonprofits have been selected to accept Facebook digital payments through a “Donate” button (see Oxfam America).
Byte Technology
AUGUST 24, 2015
Millions upon millions of websites exist and operate in today’s digital world, offering an endless forum of information, entertainment and so much more. So it’s little surprise that the massive proliferation of online resources has spawned a major problem: protecting website content from copyright infringement in the form of plagiarism or outright theft.
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 25, 2015
Yesterday, after a planning call with colleagues for a session I’m moderating at IFC called “ Viral Fundraising Campaigns One Year On ,” I noticed a promoted post in my stream for the ALS Icebucket Challenge with a donate button. Wow, two juicy news events in one post! Facebook has rolled out the “Donate Now” button for all ads and brand pages which makes it easier than for nonprofits to ask Facebook audiences to donate.
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 28, 2015
In this month’s update we wanted to show you how we’ve been changing the the way we work to increase the rate at which new Wild Apricot features are released.
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.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 23, 2015
Your nonprofit could have a wide variety of excellent blog content , but if your blog’s design doesn’t make a positive first impression, then few will read it – much less share it with their followers on social networks. The same is true with website and web articles. Today’s fast-scanning Internet users need online content that is visually appealing and easy to read on desktop and mobile devices, and they have little patience with poorly designed blog and web content.
See3
AUGUST 28, 2015
At See3, we know that it’s possible to do awesome work while creating a work culture that helps employees flourish, not burn out. Yeah, work is important (we are making the world a better place after all), but at See3, we realize that work is a component of our lives, not all of it. The post We Ain’t Amazon: 5 Family-Friendly Benefits See3 Offers for a Balanced Workplace appeared first on The See3 Blog.
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Tech Soup
AUGUST 24, 2015
On this 10th anniversary of the Hurricane Katrina disaster, we polled a variety of smart NPtech cognoscenti on the single most important thing charities need to do to prepare for a disaster. Here's what they said. Amy Sample Ward — CEO, NTEN. Have a plan, of course! But, the only thing that makes that plan of any value is if all staff are oriented to the details — where files may be backed up in the cloud and how to access them, plus where to physically meet or share status updat
Donor Search
AUGUST 25, 2015
Today we’re featuring the work of Beth Brodovsky, President of Iris Creative Group Inc. We’re always looking to give our readership the best content available and want to ensure that we fill our blog with a diverse range of content. Enjoy! Your Perfect Person is Hiding in the Data Who is your audience?
See3
AUGUST 27, 2015
Once upon a time, we lived in a world where it was easy to believe that nonprofits -- the moral compasses of our day -- were off limits for those seeking vengeance or any other malicious act. Those days are gone, and nonprofits can no longer afford to dismiss these challenges as problems bigger than their purview. The post Keeping Your Nonprofit’s Donor Information Safe appeared first on The See3 Blog.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 23, 2015
In John Baldoni's new book , The Leader's Guide to Speaking with Presence , he provides these tips for listening as a leader and learning as a leader: When Listening As A Leader : Look at people when they are speaking to you. Make eye contact. Ask open-ended questions, such as "Tell me about." or "Could you explain this?" Consider the "what if" question: "What if we looked at the situation like this?
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.
Tech Soup
AUGUST 25, 2015
In July, wildfires swept through the Saskatchewan province in Canada, forcing more than 13,000 people to evacuate their homes. The Saskatoon Public Library opened its doors to these evacuees, and staff members stepped up their efforts to help the evacuees communicate with their family and friends. Staffers also let people from outside of Saskatoon check out books from the library and access other services.
BoardAssist
AUGUST 25, 2015
Most people join nonprofit boards because they truly want to be “agents of change” on the boards they join. So why are some board members more successful at that than others? Guest blogger Gail Perry believes that any board member can be that critical agent of change with the right training and support, especially with respect to opening doors for his or her board.
Achieve
AUGUST 26, 2015
Amy Thayer. , PhD, recently joined Achieve and. The Millennial Impact Project. as director of research. . My best friend has cancer. Cancer … the biggest and scariest of all “C” words. This discovery was incredibly painful to hear and even more difficult to take to heart. In my mind, he had just been given a very unfair and cruel death sentence. I was stunned and overcome with sadness.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 25, 2015
Here are 10 important questions business leaders should ask, according to Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge, authors of Helping People Win At Work : Does my business have a clear, meaningful, and easily understood vision/mission? Do I have the right people in the right seats on the bus? Do I have a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal), and have I communicated it to my employees?
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.
Tech Soup
AUGUST 24, 2015
TechSoup donor partner ClickTime has announced that nonprofits and libraries can now receive one-year subscriptions to its Corporate plan. ClickTime is an online time-tracking platform that makes it easy to plan, manage, and report on employee time. You can request subscriptions for 10, 25, or 50 users. Get ClickTime Now. The Corporate plan offers a number of features that weren't included in the Basic plan.
NonProfit Hub
AUGUST 28, 2015
Traditionally, silver is the gift for 25th anniversaries. However, Lighthouse is celebrating their first quarter of a century with fiberglass and some fancy artwork. Lighthouse, which provides after-school programming for teenagers, has sponsored a public art project for the past several months in Lincoln, Neb., titled “Illuminating Lincoln: Lighthouse.” .
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 28, 2015
Since the roll-out of Facebook’s new ‘Donate Now’ button, there have been a lot of voices chiming in about what this really means for nonprofits. Not surprisingly, there’s been a mix of praise and scrutiny. No, Facebook’s new Donate Now button won’t send your online fundraising soaring any time soon. But, if you look close enough, there was a small win.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 28, 2015
These quotes truly inspire me : “The three common characteristics of best companies -- they care, they have fun, they have high performance expectations.” -- Brad Hams “The one thing that's common to all successful people: They make a habit of doing things that unsuccessful people don't like to do.” -- Michael Phelps “It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit." -- Harry S.
Advertiser: Syncrony
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Tech Soup
AUGUST 25, 2015
TechSoup donor partner Tech Impact has added two new consultation services to its offerings. One helps you get your data ducks in a row. The other gives you a template to use with Microsoft's Dynamics CRM Online relationship manager and an assessment of how you can use it to track donors, grants, volunteers, and more. Get Them Now. Data and Database Assessment.
NonProfit Hub
AUGUST 27, 2015
Until recently, I hadn’t been taking full advantage of Twitter lists. Even if you haven’t used them, you might have received a notification because someone added you to their list. Twitter lists are an underutilized feature that your organization could be using to stay ahead of the game and in the know. Let’s talk about what it means for your organization.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 26, 2015
While those of us in philanthropy may not like to admit it, we know that our industry tends to be around five years behind the eight ball when it comes to technology adoption. Nonprofits don’t often have the same resources as those in the for-profit sector to invest in new technologies. But more than likely you’re a smart phone user. These days, who isn’t?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 27, 2015
Here are some of the things the companies often ranked as " best companies " by leading industry magazines do to attract and retain employees. Many of these programs and activities take little to no investment. But, they all can only happen when there's strong leadership at the company's helm. Try some of these in your workplace this year: Mentoring programs, especially for new employees Volunteer opportunities/days Lunches with the CEO or president On-site wellness fairs Pep rallies Telecommuti
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!
Museum 2.0
AUGUST 26, 2015
For the past few weeks, I've been writing about relevance and museums. The conversation in the comments on each post has been fascinating and educational. Today, I wanted to share a provocative comic made by a talented museum-er/illustrator, Crista Alejandre. I hope this piece encourages more dialogue among us in this penultimate post in the relevance series.
NonProfit Hub
AUGUST 26, 2015
Tammy Sproule is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub. As Salsa ‘s content marketing manager, she is responsible for getting the word out (often in 140 characters or less!) about the company. She has held a variety of communications and public relations positions in the public and private sectors and began her career as a graphic designer. __.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 25, 2015
Ah fall… when a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of love. Wait. No, that’s not right… Ah fall… when a nonprofit’s fancy turns to thoughts of their end-of-year fundraising efforts. Ok, so it doesn’t quite have the same ring, but let’s just go with it. Outside of a capital campaign, a fall appeal typically draws the most revenue for a nonprofit over the shortest period of time.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 25, 2015
Two of my favorite quotes from the book, Real Women, Real Leaders, published this past April are: "When you are living the best version of yourself, you inspire others to live the best versions of themselves." - Steve Maraboli "There are three types of people in this world: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder what happened." - Mary Kay Ash The book features twenty-four women leaders who describe their personal journeys to the top, providing deep insi
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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.
AFP Blog
AUGUST 26, 2015
Salesforce Charts Its Own Course in Tech Giving for Schools - The Chronicle of Philanthropy : "Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is taking a different philanthropic tack than other tech moguls in backing public education, TechCrunch and Business Insider write in reporting on the company's latest, $6-million donation to the San Francisco school district.
NonProfit Hub
AUGUST 27, 2015
Until recently, I hadn’t been taking full advantage of Twitter lists. Even if you haven’t used them, you might have received a notification because someone added you to their list. Twitter lists are an underutilized feature that your organization could be using to stay ahead of the game and in the know. Let’s talk about what it means for your organization.
Tech Soup
AUGUST 25, 2015
Applying technology to disaster relief has evolved by leaps and bounds since I joined 2,000 people, most of whom I'd never met, to tackle the problem of creating a single searchable database of every person displaced by Hurricane Katrina in the days after the disaster. On this 10th anniversary of Katrina, how far have we come? And how far do we have yet to go?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 24, 2015
As a leader, it's critical that you understand the real reasons employees leave your company. To do that, you need to ask specific questions that may not be ones you currently include in your exit interviews. Fortunately, Richard Finnegan , shares in his book, Rethinking Retention in Good Times and Bad , four key questions you should include in your exit interviews : Why did you decide to leave us?
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