TechImpact

MARCH 7, 2014

'Social media continues to take greater stake in every nonprofit’s marketing, public relations, and advertising strategies. With 10+ major, free, social networking channels to take advantage of, nonprofits have a smorgasbord of opportunities available to connect with constituents, donors, and potential volunteers. All it takes is a username, password, and email address and you’re on your way to connecting with billions, with a b, of social media users. 83% of Americans wants brands to support ca

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VisionLink

MARCH 7, 2014

'Last year, 11,000 hospital and clinic patients received prescriptions for food and heat, along with scripts for their medicines. These patients were treated at health facilities that partner with Health Leads, a nonprofit organization that enables healthcare providers to prescribe basic resources along with medicine or referrals to specialists. How does it work?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2014

'If only Bradley’s arm was longer. Best photo ever. #oscars pic.twitter.com/C9U5NOtGap. — Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) March 3, 2014. If you watched the Academy Awards, you know that Oscars’ host, Ellen DeGeneres, kept pulling out her Samsung Galaxy Note 3 during the show. She managed to gather a bunch of celebrities, including Angelina Jolie, Bradley Cooper, Kevin Spacey, Jared Leto, Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Lupita Nyong’o and Brad Pitt for a selfie that made the hist

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 7, 2014

'Here are some great examples of how bloggers have "newsjacked" the Sochi Olympics and the Oscars and tips on how non-profits can use this tactic.

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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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TechImpact

MARCH 4, 2014

'Leadership is a trait found in so few people it’s awe worthy when witnessed. True leaders are naturals. The lead because it is all they know. The rest of must work at leadership. We must take time out of days to ensure we are being the effective leaders. The best leaders know when they’re being effective. And leading volunteers is often times the most difficult task of all.

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NTEN

MARCH 4, 2014

'It is with excitement that I announce these new additions to the NTEN family. First, a new face on the NTEN staff, with Bethany Lister, our new Community Program Coordinator. She will be working closely with Julia, James, and Megan to make sure our programs are as community-driven as possible - listening through social media and evaluation, working with communities of practice and tech clubs, and collaborating with speakers and community members.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 3, 2014

'In this guest post, Meagan Rockett describes her personal experience with membership recruitment gone wrong and offers some tips for getting it right.

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TechImpact

MARCH 5, 2014

'Image courtesy of Success Online. ?In a previous post , we talked about why your nonprofit had to start actively engaging in content marketing. We said it was important, it would boost traffic to your nonprofit’s website, and it even had the potential to increase revenue potential. What we didn’t tell you, however, is how to get there. Strategies to ensure your nonprofit’s content marketing campaigns were not only effective and efficient, but successful and delivered on all those great benefits

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NTEN

MARCH 7, 2014

'Demetrio P. Cardona-Maguigad. Director of Strategic Design. LimeRed Studio. The truth is, it takes more than just a “field of dreams” for people to come to and participate in a community. Here are a few cues we can learn from my daughter about building online communities before we dive deeper into something we can truly embrace. community Community Demetrio P.

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BoardAssist

MARCH 6, 2014

'BoardAssist’s mission is to identify high impact agents of change for nonprofit boards. One of the best ways to “be that change” on your board may mean taking a look at your nonprofit’s IT department and asking if your nonprofit is doing the best they can. For guidance on this topic we turned to Pat Callihan, Executive Director of Philadelphia nonprofit Tech Impact, and asked how nonprofit board members can help improve tech efficiency at their organizations.

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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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Wild Apricot

MARCH 5, 2014

'Public voting for the 2014 DoGooder Video Awards is open - cast your vote today!

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TechImpact

MARCH 3, 2014

'Image courtesy of mdsone.com. The simple truth is, your nonprofit needs to be engaging in content marketing. Although it may seem saturated and you’re too late to the game, the fact is, it is an essential piece of a nonprofit’s marketing campaign. It enables you to tell your story, dote about your services, and offer another avenue to web users to your donation and volunteer pages.

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NTEN

MARCH 5, 2014

'Susan Ellis. President. Engergize, Inc. The Internet is a volunteer-rich environment on a global scale, and nowhere is this more evident than in its online communities. These online communities are mostly started by one or two highly motivated individuals and operate on the principle of exchange. If you manage an online community, here are some tips on thinking about your community members as your volunteers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 7, 2014

'One of the most difficult words for anyone, leaders included, to say is, " sorry." Yet, the time will likely come when that''s the word you need to say. Research shows that apologizing in a heartfelt way can help you reduce stress and alleviate guilt. In the position of needing to apologize? Do this: Apologize immediately. Say you are sorry. Take responsibility for the situation.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 3, 2014

'Online fundraising garners millions in charitable giving for the nonprofit industry every year, but there are so many options it can be difficult to find the right online donation tools for your organization. Here are some of our favorite online donation tools, with an emphasis on widgets and donate buttons. They are all both easy for donors to use and affordable for nonprofit fundraising at all levels. 1.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 3, 2014

'Are you heading to D.C. for the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference ? We’d love to see you there! Several of us from TechSoup will be there. We’ll be exhibiting at the Science Fair, running a nonprofit idea generator for our Caravan Studios project, and hosting an open lounge where you can come by for tech support, advice on Office 365, and to hear some of our partners talk about their exciting new projects for the sector.

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NTEN

MARCH 3, 2014

'NTEN is excited to once again head to SXSW in Austin, TX! NTEN''s Marketing and Publications Director, Joleen Ong (@ joleendearest ) and I (@ penguiasana ) are headed to SXSW for the first time before we head to DC for the 14NTC, and we would love to meet you! We''re continuing the NTEN tradition of being a part of the Beacon Lounge , a comfy conference oasis where geeks and social changemakers - or both!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2014

'I found particularly compelling the following about trust from Andrew Leigh''s new book, Ethical Leadership. He writes: To be trusted, leaders must show : ability - competence at doing their job empathy - a concern for others beyond their own needs and having benign motives integrity - adhering to a set of principles acceptable to others, reflecting fairness and honesty predictability - over time, acting with consistency.

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Care2

MARCH 6, 2014

'Did Getty Images, the world''s largest photo service just make its photos free to use? That depends on how you plan to use them. Getty Images says you can use images for free by embedding them on your website or blog as long it''s for non-commercial purposes. As I understand it, the photos can''t be used for commercial purposes, such as selling a product.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 5, 2014

'posted by David Clain Founder Camelot Campaigns More and more nonprofits are shifting their fundraising focus online—and for good reason. Online fundraising platforms are making it easier than ever for donors to contribute when and how they want to, and they eliminate some of the costs of direct mail solicitations and in-person events. Data published last year in the Chronicle of Philanthropy shows this trend clearly: online donations to nonprofits increased 14% in 2012 relative to 2011, while

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Tech Soup

MARCH 4, 2014

'NTC 2014 is almost here, and TechSoup staffers are counting down the days to D.C. We're looking forward to seeing you! So come, get social with us. Whether at one of our Birds of a Feather sessions, the resource lounge, at #NTCBeer, or an idea generator with Code for America — come join us. We'd love to meet you. Click on the map below for an interactive display of where we'll be throughout the conference and catch us on Twitter @TechSoup #14NTC for ongoing updates and details

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 1, 2014

'According to leadership expert, John Baldoni, the best ways to demonstrate that you truly put people first at your business is to: Deliver intrinsic awards (comp time, bonuses, etc.). Offer developmental opportunities Provide timely recognition Promote from within.

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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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Care2

MARCH 3, 2014

'If you flip a coin 6 times, there is a good chance that it won’t be 50% heads and 50% tails. But, as you flip the coin more times, it will converge to the 50/50 set (unless you have a crooked coin). Similarly, if you launch an email outreach, your results might be very strange initially. But, as you get more data, they will settle into the long-term solution.

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NTEN

MARCH 5, 2014

'Ann K. Emery, Andrew Means, and Johanna Morariu. Evaluator. Innovation Network.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 4, 2014

'At this point, you've been around long enough to know interesting things can and will happen at nonprofit events. You realize that people connecting, laughing, hugging, and supporting a mutual cause can be a story worth sharing if done right. You have a smartphone, some skills, and a willingness to learn, but somehow your photos look slightly off.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 6, 2014

'Overland Park, Kansas-based author Leigh Branham , along with Mark Hirschfeld, awhile back completed a survey of 10,000 employees in 43 states to better understand what separates a "best places to work" company from other companies. What Branham and Hirschfeld discovered is that the best companies use six "universal drivers" that maximize employee engagement: Caring, Competent, and Engaging Senior Leaders Effective Managers Who Keep Employees Aligned and Engaged Effective Teamwork at All Levels

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 6, 2014

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 6, 2014

'Sustainability. It’s a big word packed with meaning. When it was first bandied about, the meaning was all about ecology and the environment. But, even then, it was about the core idea of endurance and lasting productivity. Today, in nonprofit land, sustainability remains focused on these two core concepts, on the idea that decisions and investments need to be made to ensure long-term viability.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2014

'To kick off our new success stories. section of TechSoup.org we launched a contest last month for great digital inclusion stories. We called it the TechSoup ‘Digital Connector’ Story Challenge. The challenge was that organizations had to tell their story with very few words – under 1,000 characters to be exact. Pottsboro Area Library in Texas.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2014

'I found particularly compelling the following about trust from Andrew Leigh''s new book, Ethical Leadership. He writes: To be trusted, leaders must show : ability - competence at doing their job empathy - a concern for others beyond their own needs and having benign motives integrity - adhering to a set of principles acceptable to others, reflecting fairness and honesty predictability - over time, acting with consistency.

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