Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2014

'The reports listed below are just a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits about online communications and fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please post the name and a link to the report in a comment below. Most of the reports listed are based on U.S. nonprofit research, but I would also like to add similar reports from other countries.

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TechImpact

APRIL 29, 2014

'Image courtesy of idiva.com. The commute to work. The work. The commute home from work. All too often nonprofit employees fall victim to the daily rhythm, and allow it to dictate their mood and their effectiveness at work. It’s an easy trap to fall into. Seeing the same people, driving the same roads, or taking the same public transportation can grow tedious.

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3rd Sector Labs

APRIL 28, 2014

'If you’ve migrated donor data from one CRM to another, no doubt you have dealt with a lot of difficult decisions. In fact, our donor data migration clients often express surprise at the number of decisions they have to make. In this post, we discuss our list of Top 10 Tough Donor Data Migration Decisions. By way of qualification, our intent with this article is to be CRM agnostic.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2014

'Last year, when I got may annual physical, my cholesterol numbers were not good. My doctor’s advice was to start eating a heart healthy diet and get more exercise. A lot of my work consists of sitting — working on a computer, talking on the phone, or attending meetings or conferences. As Nilofer Merchant points out in this Ted.com talk , people are sitting 9.3 hours a day, which is more than we’re sleeping, at 7.7 hours.

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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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Wild Apricot

APRIL 28, 2014

'Here''s our free non-profit webinar round-up for May. Topics include: mobile impact; finding and keeping donors; telling your stories on social media; volunteer interview strategies; and much more.

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TechImpact

APRIL 28, 2014

'Image courtesy of Jeff Hurt Blog. Your nonprofit’s next event, big or small, will likely be announced and hyped up using social media. We all know this is something that we need to do, but how effective are your current strategies? Are you and your team just throwing Tweets and posts out there hoping something will stick? The truth is, there are certain things your nonprofit can do to increase your chances of getting noticed, and getting more people out to your event.

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BoardAssist

APRIL 29, 2014

'The CEO/Board Chair relationship can either propel a nonprofit to achieve enormous good in their sector, or act as a major hindrance towards accomplishing that goal. We field questions about how to strengthen this bond on a weekly basis, so we turned to Melissa Mendes Campos of La Piana Consulting - a terrific nonprofit consulting firm based in California – and asked her to share some insight with our followers on the topic.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 29, 2014

'We’re looking for participants for a grassroots industry advisory group. If you''ve been involved in a small association, club or non-profit and want to be an advocate for your industry – check out this post for details!

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TechImpact

MAY 2, 2014

'If it does, use this infographic to help you plan it. In previous blog posts, we have discussed optimizing your website’s navigation bar, and even about the importance of optimizing your website for mobile. Your nonprofit’s website should be perfect in both form and function. It should act as a beautiful place for your nonprofit to live.

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NTEN

MAY 1, 2014

'After over a decade of convening our signature annual Nonprofit Technology Conference, we are excited to unveil and invite you to our inaugural Leading Change Summit in San Francisco on September 3-6. We''ve heard in NTC evaluations and in our annual Community Survey that there was a need for a chance to come together, offline, for a conference that focused on high level strategies and included content for those who''ve tried some of the standard practices already and want to be inspired for ne

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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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See3

APRIL 28, 2014

'There's a quick, easy way to expand the reach of your videos on a global scale, and it's possible you haven't ever considered it. Ready to be in on video's best kept secret? It's as simple as speaking the language of your viewers. Here are some facts: Adding English transcription to your videos will increase your audience […].

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Wild Apricot

MAY 2, 2014

'This week''s link round-up includes five top posts on: member data; “paths to productivity”; Nonprofit Boards – helpful or hurtful; and “bite-size learning at conferences”.

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TechImpact

APRIL 30, 2014

'Image courtesy of SMB Tech Guide. For many nonprofits, the move to the cloud is an obvious choice. It offers service when it’s needed, it has the capacity to greatly reduce daily operating costs, and it allows for great flexibility for its users. The problem is, when nonprofits are preparing to choose a cloud provider , many fall flat. They are unsure of how to differentiate between providers, which will offers more value over another, and simply do not know what questions to ask.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 27, 2014

'You can''t lead if your employees, team or followers don''t trust you. Building trust takes energy, effort and constant attention to how you act. To help build trust, follow these 16 tips , recommended by author Susan H. Shearouse: Be honest Keep commitments and keep your word Avoid surprises Be consistent with your mood Be your best Demonstrate respect Listen Communicate Speak with a positive intent Admit mistakes Be willing to hear feedback Maintain confidences Get to know others Practice emp

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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.

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NTEN

MAY 1, 2014

'Our heads are in the cloud this month at NTEN, and we have the webinars to prove it. What could the advent of Bitcoin - the currency of the cloud - mean for the future of your fundraising efforts? How can you leverage the cloud to hone your relationships with your community? Which processes and tools could help migrate your organization''s files and emails seemlessly to the cloud?

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 29, 2014

'Version 5 of Wild Apricot is Live - the roll-out continues. Here''s an update on the gradual upgrade process, Version 5 Preview and more.

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TechImpact

MAY 1, 2014

'Image courtesy of Engage Designs. The number one goal of every blog and content marketing campaign is to engage with their audiences and drive interactions. Whether it be through social feeds or blogs, the goal is always the same. Connect with as many people as possible. Fill a niche. And get noticed. The bottom line is, engaging with audiences is difficult.

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Care2

APRIL 30, 2014

'Do you know what types of content or campaigns resonate with your audiences on your website, email list, and social media channels? Perhaps you have a hunch, but the only surefire way to know this info is to develop a tracking and measurement plan. To help get you started, here is a list of some of my favorite measurement tools. This will help your organization improve your understanding of what your audience responds to.

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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.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 2, 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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Tech Soup

MAY 2, 2014

'The mobile age isn't coming — it's here. But the real question is, is your nonprofit or public library ready to use the most popular tool in history to change the world? Join us next Thursday, May 8 at 11 a.m. Pacific time (2 p.m. Eastern) for Mobile Impact 101: Taking Your Cause Mobile to learn how your organization can harness the potential of mobile for fundraising, marketing, advocacy, and programs.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 28, 2014

'If you could have one big donation today, or multiple smaller donations in the future—which would you pick? Be careful, because there is a right answer. The big donation is appealing at first. The amount is often all we focus on because it’s a quick fix now. But, if you could take smaller donations, they’re more likely to continue giving. Eventually that amount will surpass the large, immediate donation.

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Achieve

APRIL 30, 2014

After ten years of working professionally in the nonprofit sector, I decided to take a short sabbatical to refocus and align my daily activities with my long-term professional goals. But this article isn’t about that. It’s about an unintended luxury of circumstance that embarking upon this journey has provided me: time to volunteer. This past month, I’ve had availability to volunteer in a serious way for causes that I love.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2014

'I recommend that all leaders every so often read the What Will Matter poem by Michael Josephson. It serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of unselfishly serving and leading with character. I''ve highlighted in bold and in color my favorite parts of the poem: Ready or not, some day it will all come to an end. There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours or days.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2014

'These last few months, we worked with a number of partners to bring you the Baby Steps Storytelling Competition with the belief that early childhood education is the most important investment we can make in our children’s future. Together with the William K. Kellogg and Packard Foundations, FURTHER by Design, Dirty Robber, and the Bay Area Council, we congratulate all the early childhood educators, daycare givers, advocacy and education organizations, families, and friends who participate

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See3

APRIL 28, 2014

'There's a quick, easy way to expand the reach of your videos on a global scale, and it's possible you haven't ever considered it. Ready to be in on video's best kept secret? It's as simple as speaking the language of your viewers. Here are some facts: Adding English transcription to your videos will increase your audience […].

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Language Video Global Audience 40

Museum 2.0

APRIL 30, 2014

'This week, I''m celebrating three years on the job as the executive director of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. This spring marked a big conceptual shift for me and the museum. We are now squarely out of turnaround and into growth mode. In three years, our attendance has tripled, we''ve built a solid financial footing, and our involvement in the community has increased.

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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.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 1, 2014

'The real gems in John C. Maxwell''s book, Everyone Communicates Few Connect , book are the abundant leadership and communication quotes, such as these: To add value to others, one must first value others. People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude. All good communicators get to the point before their listeners start asking, "What''s the point?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2014

'Happy Earth Month! To celebrate, I've rounded up some of the latest news in green mobile technology news. As always, I'll also cover other mobile news and trends. Let's dig in! iFixit and Fairphone. Our friends at iFixit recently teamed up with Fairphone , a Dutch social enterprise company, on a new repairable smartphone. Fairphone was initially a campaign against conflict-minerals in electronics.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 1, 2014

'We all strive for it – the “wow factor,” or that certain je ne sais quoi that grabs people’s attention and entices them to want to know more. But being a head-turner requires effort. We must carefully plan our approach, from outfit to entrance, to ensure that we’re noticed. After all, impressions are formed and relationships spark at the turn of a head.

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AFP Blog

APRIL 29, 2014

'Mobile Trend Creates Cultural Shift in Micro Philanthropy | Be Korea-savvy : The mobile applications are revolutionizing the ways of charitable giving to fun, engaging and simple. Now users can engage in philanthropic deeds and have fun at the same time just by connecting to mobile. “World Vision” has developed a mobile app called ‘My Kids,’ which is an overseas children sponsor application.

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