TechImpact
MAY 16, 2014
'The nonprofit world is one dominated by individuals who love to help other people. Regardless of gender, everyone working in a nonprofit roles lives to serve, and is dedicated to leaving the world a better place. Did you know that over 2/3 of nonprofit employees are women? For an unknown reason, more women are drawn to the nonprofit working life. Perhaps their interest in helping people is innately stronger than a man’s.
3rd Sector Labs
MAY 14, 2014
'Fundraising data analytics is becoming more popular – and more necessary in today’s philanthropy marketplace. We hear about it, we read about it, we think about it more than ever. Nicole Wallace at The Chronicle of Philanthropy wrote a terrific piece this week, ‘Fundraisers Reap Millions by Using Data Gold Mine’ Fundraising data analytics is the equivalent of mining the gold in our own nonprofit backyards.
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 15, 2014
'One of the key priorities of the #sharingeconomy #2014SHARE @peers @SOCAPmarkets pic.twitter.com/yzOYcIclm8. — Meal Sharing (@MealSharing) May 13, 2014. Earlier this week, a mixed crowd of entrepreneurs, investors, start ups, nonprofits, social activists, and others came together for the inaugural conference on Catalyzing the Sharing Economy defined as the use of networked, mobile, information technology to share goods and services.
Wild Apricot
MAY 16, 2014
'This week’s link round-up offers insight into member engagement; member loyalty programs; dealing with visionary bosses; making conference connections; and preparing for skilled volunteers.
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.
TechImpact
MAY 13, 2014
'Image courtesy of Cabbage Tree Solutions. So you’ve invested in a constituent relationship management system (CRM). Now what? Like any tech implementation, there are problems that will undoubtedly arise. Difficulties getting staff to buy-in and initial growing pains are to be expected. Here are 3 common problems nonprofits face when implementing their CRM, and strategies to help avoid them in your implementation process.
NTEN
MAY 15, 2014
'There have been a tremendous amount of issues and disasters in the news recently, but I want to draw your attention to a critically important story that is developing as you read this: once again, our open Internet is in danger. The FCC recently announced that it would consider new rules governing the Internet, including the opportunity for phone and cable Iternet Service Providers (ISPs) to create two levels of access, or a "fast lane" for those paying a higher price.
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Wild Apricot
MAY 12, 2014
'In this guest post, Amanda Kaiser, offers tips for getting the biggest impact with membership marketing when you have limited resources.
TechImpact
MAY 12, 2014
'Image courtesy of itextusa.com. By now, the move to mobile has been a well documented phenomenon. Nonprofits across the world are outfitting their nonprofit to bring their missions to the palm of everyone’s hand. But just how pervasive is it? How much time do we spend on mobile devices per day? How long do we spend checking email on mobile devices?
NTEN
MAY 15, 2014
'With so many potential solutions for cloud-based file storage and sharing, which one is an organization to choose? Two guest authors come together to review several options and note important features to consider in choosing a solution. As information systems move into the cloud, many organizations are starting to ask, “What about my files?” CRM, financial management, email, HR, and payroll all seem to have readily available cloud-based solutions.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 13, 2014
'I so appreciate this advice from William Arthur Ward , one of America''s most quoted writers of inspirational maxims: Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.
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.
Wild Apricot
MAY 15, 2014
'My recent holiday offered up some lessons about loyalty - the canine as well as donor kind.
BoardAssist
MAY 13, 2014
'“Why don’t my board members help more with fundraising?” We get asked this question almost daily at BoardAssist. For some guidance on how to answer this question and better engage your board with fundraising, we turned to fundraising pro Amy Eisenstein for advice. Thanks Amy for a terrific guest post. . Top 3 Board Member Excuses Not to Give.
NTEN
MAY 14, 2014
'Elizabeth Prescott. Principal and CEO. Prescott Consulting. What do storytelling and cloud technology have in common? In Liz Prescott's experience, which she shares here, cloud-based solutions can make the difference between an advocacy victory and a missed opportunity. What is a story bank anyway? Storytelling is a cornerstone of nonprofit fundraising and public messaging.
Care2
MAY 13, 2014
'Social media strategists (ok, not all) love to discount email in favor of, you guessed it - social media. They have deemed email a dying communications channel, which is absurd. Email lists and email marketing continue to grow, especially for the nonprofit sector where list size grew at least 14% in 2013, according to the 2014 eNonprofit Benchmark study.
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
MAY 16, 2014
'After Jason Shim won the 2014 NTEN Award in March, I thought I’d have a look to see why Amy Sample Ward and company thought so highly of him. He is the first Canadian to win the award, and it turns out he's a pretty great choice. First, Jason Shim is not a famous guy. He doesn’t run an organization; He's the digital media manager at Pathways to Education in Toronto.
Forum One
MAY 14, 2014
'Last Tuesday, 240 of the country’s top climate scientists and experts released the third National Climate Assessment (NCA). The report details the current and best understanding of how climate change is already impacting Americans’ health and livelihoods in every region of the country. The takeaway from the report is that if you live in the United States, you’re either already dealing with climate change, or it is coming soon to your neighborhood.
NTEN
MAY 12, 2014
'Sam Chenkin. Director of Solution Development. Tech Impact. What is "the cloud" anyway, and should your nonprofit store its most precious resources — its data — in cloud-based systems? Explore reasons why your organization should move to "the cloud," as well as considerations to give one pause before doing so. At this point you know that the cloud is the future and you should be in on it!
Care2
MAY 13, 2014
'Social media strategists (ok, not all) love to discount email in favor of, you guessed it - social media. They have deemed email a dying communications channel, which is absurd. Email lists and email marketing continue to grow, especially for the nonprofit sector where list size grew at least 14% in 2013, according to the 2014 eNonprofit Benchmark study.
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 12, 2014
'Getting feedback is an important way to improve performance at work. But sometimes, it can be hard to seek out, and even harder to hear. “Feedback is all around you. Your job is to find it, both through asking directly and observing it,” says David L. Van Rooy, author of the new book, Trajectory: 7 Career Strategies to Take You From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be.
Tech Soup
MAY 12, 2014
'Written by Daniel Ben-Horin, Founder and Chief Instigator, TechSoup Global. The Problem. Illegal dumping can be viewed in two ways. On the most basic level, illegal dumping confronts us with garbage in public spaces, which is unpleasant and unhealthy. On a deeper level, illegal dumping can be seen as a thumb in the eye to the idea that we, as citizens, have a responsibility to each other and to the planet we jointly occupy.
NTEN
MAY 14, 2014
'Tal Frankfurt. Founder and CEO. Cloud for Good. Thinking about moving your organization's data to the cloud? A little planning at the beginning of the process can go a long way in ensuring a smooth switch. Learn questions to ask and strategies to consider before making your move. As many organizations are considering a migration to the cloud, one question that often comes up is, “How can I make the migration seamless?
NonProfit Hub
MAY 12, 2014
'Great news from a new study by M+R and the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN): Online giving is bigger than ever. In 2013, internet users donated more than any previous year, with online giving up 14% since 2012. More than 5.5 millions total gifts and nearly $325 million were raised, making 2013 a huge year for nonprofits working to optimize their online presence.
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!
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 16, 2014
'Communications expert David Grossman of Your Thought Partner has published a white paper – What the most successful CEOs know: how internal CEO communications shapes financial performance. "CEOs who communicate often and well inside their organizations have better reputations – and that leads directly to better business results," explains David. "They’ve also got more engaged employees – another strong, measurable driver of positive financial outcomes.
Tech Soup
MAY 13, 2014
'TechSoup is proud to announce a new offering from Tech Impact: an assessment for VolunteerConnect , a cloud-based volunteer management system. Tech Impact developed VolunteerConnect by working with Habitat for Humanity chapters to determine the best practices for volunteer management. VolunteerConnect allows both volunteer managers and volunteers to access their activities through a customized web portal.
Achieve
MAY 15, 2014
By Diana Aviv, Independent Sector. Passions are born of diverse impulses, experiences, and associations. My own burst into consciousness came about as a pre-teen after seeing how the racist policies of the South African government demeaned most of its people. It broke my heart and, as serendipity would have it, a group of my friends felt the same way.
NonProfit Hub
MAY 16, 2014
'Think back to a time where glue sticks, pencil sharpeners and new folders and books were abundant. There’s probably a specific classroom you remember from those earlier days, and a teacher who left a huge impact on your life. And PENCIL, Inc. is full of those life-changing, one-of-a-kind people. They’re no stranger to a fun and engaging learning environment.
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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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 15, 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.
Tech Soup
MAY 15, 2014
'Fluidware develops simple and intuitive software solutions that help organizations collect, manage, and empower you to make smarter decisions with data. Join TechSoup's donor partner Fluidware on Thursday, May 22 to experience the power of Fluidware's two leading products. See first-hand how you can easily create engaging, interactive, and beautiful online surveys and forms with FluidSurveys; and accept, store, manage, and review application content and files online with FluidReview.
Achieve
MAY 13, 2014
By Kate Antonacci, Panera Bread. At Panera Bread, we believe in the power of turning our core competencies against societal ills. When we first decided to address the issue of hunger in America through the development of a donation-based cafe model, there were many who told us that as a publicly traded company, it didn’t make “business sense” for Panera to devote time and resources to building a non-profit enterprise.
Connection Cafe
MAY 13, 2014
'Culture is mission. Culture is process. Culture is everything. I really do believe this. When I was a kid, culture had a very different meaning. It’s possible that I just didn’t get what it was all about. To me, culture was about “being cultured.” It was about art, and class and learning things that tended to be highbrow. But today, culture is something much more mainstream.
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