Sat.Nov 01, 2014 - Fri.Nov 07, 2014

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5 Cold Calling Tips to Meet Your Fundraising Goals

EveryAction

'The fundraising call has always been a staple of donor outreach. However, changes + advancements in the ways you communicate with your audience means adjusting your approach to the dreaded cold call. There''s a certain amount of anxiety that goes along with calling your donors and asking for their support - and their money. These days, potential donors receive solicitations from a myriad of media sources, both online + off.

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Turn Your Nonprofit’s Volunteers Into High Impact Volunteers

TechImpact

'Volunteers give expecting nothing in return. It’s in their DNA. And it is quite literally what defines them as a volunteer. However, getting the most out of your volunteer force can be difficult, and finding ways to help them achieve more can be even more taxing. Traditional corporate approaches to inspiring employees to create a bigger impact, like giving them more responsibility or compensation, do not work with volunteers.

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6 Fun Icebreakers for Nonprofit Training Sessions

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

'Note From Beth: Having good openers (and closers) are essential to the success of your training workshop. I always incorporate an icebreaker, a short exercise that lets people introduce themselves and tap into existing knowledge. I have a repertoire of icebreakers and always like to discover new ones. I noticed that Jen Bokoff from the Foundation Center was re-tweeted a photo of an icebreaker she used at her conference session on facilitation techniques.

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Member Engagement Buzz, Bench Warmers Or Change Makers & More

Wild Apricot

'This week''s link round-up offers 5 posts on member engagement; insight into Millennials and why you should consider having them on your board, as well as the Top 150 Nonprofit Blogs.

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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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8 Tips and A Free Template for Your Nonprofit RFP

EveryAction

'If you work in the nonprofit sector, you''re probably familiar with the RFP process + the fact that it can be a stressful, labor-intensive, time consuming, yet truly fundamental part of the job. But there are things you can do to make developing, distributing, and reviewing RFPs as painless as possible.

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Infographic: Technology And Education

TechImpact

'“Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.”. -Maloclm X, human rights activist. This quote demonstrates the state of technology and education currently. Without education, there is no future, and, unequivocally, technology is intertwined with the future of education. When researchers and education professionals started looking at technology as a means of innovation in the classroom, many thought that the future of technology’s ro

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Adding Mission to Your Volunteering: Webinar Presentation & Video

Wild Apricot

'Here is an overview of the Mission-Driven Volunteering Webinar we held this week as well as links to the full slide presentation and one-hour video for those of you who weren''t able to attend.

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3 Company Culture Ideas to Boost Employee Happiness

See3

'Our Director of Finance and Operations shares three simple tips for a happier company culture. The post 3 Company Culture Ideas to Boost Employee Happiness appeared first on See3 Advice for Do-Gooders.

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4 Reasons To Warm Up To The Cloud

TechImpact

'In this modern age of consumerism, it’s been left to popular culture to try and explain complex and controversial ideas. However, this has perhaps never failed us more than in the recent film starring Jason Segal and Cameron Diaz. While it’s the protagonist’s ignorance to what the cloud actually is that causes the calamity, and ultimately lends the film its charm, but its portrayal of what the cloud actually is couldn’t be more wrong and detrimental to the service.

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15NTC Registration is Open: Be part of the largest #nptech gathering out there!

NTEN

'Registration for the 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference (15NTC) is officially open - and you''re invited to help us make it the best conference yet! Aside from registering, don''t miss out on the opportunity to get the most out of the NTC, as well as be a key part of the program. Navigating this event can get a bit overwhelming, so we''ve prepared this quick round up to help you get acquainted with what we''re offering this year at 15NTC, and opportunities for participation.

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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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Member Recruitment & Retention: It’s About Being Flexible & Personal

Wild Apricot

'This is the second post offering clips from our interview with Nicole Walters of the San Diego Venture Group. It offers insight into the importance of being both flexible and personal in recruiting and retaining members.

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Communications: The Nonprofit Nervous System

See3

'Communications is just as essential for organizational health and function as our own nervous systems are for our survival and well-being. The post Communications: The Nonprofit Nervous System appeared first on See3 Advice for Do-Gooders.

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The 5 Steps To Purposeful Blogging

TechImpact

'Everyone has a blog it seems. As a result, creating content that anyone cares about, let alone engage with, is becoming increasingly difficult. Put very simply, blogging for the sake of blogging is not good enough. Your nonprofit has to do what we refer to as ‘purposeful blogging.’ Posting an article that’s not advancing your nonprofits message, mission, or a specific initiative is, to put it bluntly, a waste of time.

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How to Use Website Analytics to Measure “Awareness”

NTEN

'Yesenia Sotelo. Founder. Smart Cause Digital. Your guide to bringing fuzzy metrics into focus. I always struggled with the fuzzy goal of “raising awareness” that came along with most of my nonprofit jobs. If a nonprofit raised awareness and no one measured it… did it really happen. The good news is that we can now use a free tool like Google Analytics to identify some markers of increased “awareness”.

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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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How To Step Up During Six Critical Leadership Moments

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'The book, Step Up , shows readers how to step up to the plate during six critical leadership moments. Readers learn how to: Use anger intelligently in the workplace. Recognize and deal with terminal politeness. Make decisions when no one else is making them. Take ownership when others are externalizing a problem. Identify and leverage pessimism. Inspire others to take action.

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4 Ideas for a #GivingTuesday Crowdfunding Campaign

Care2

'A 24-hour fundraising campaign like #GivingTuesday (mark your calendar for December 2 nd , 2014) is the perfect opportunity to experiment with new tactics and tools, and to showcase inspiring stories from your nonprofit. Whether you’re integrating a #GivingTuesday campaign within your larger year-end campaign, or keeping it separate, there’s no limit to ways you can make your nonprofit stand out among the crowd with something unique, fun, or innovative.

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Saving the Soul of the Social Sector

Tech Soup

'Ken Berger gets paid to say things the rest of us can't say. After nearly 30 years working in nonprofits and 5 years as the president and CEO of Charity Navigator , Berger has seen plenty of inefficient, dishonest, and outright fraudulent nonprofits. As bad as these corrupt nonprofits are, they're not the biggest problem facing the social sector, according to Berger.

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Inventing the Future of…Websites

NTEN

'Alexis Friesenden. Design Director. 4Site Interactive Studios. Websites are like a bunch of LEGOs: more chunk than blob, and that's how you want it. When I go about ‘designing’ a website, I think of the website as a sum of parts — planning ahead to how the site’s going to look at the end, and how it’s going to feel.

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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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The 27 Challenges Managers Face

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'Take a look at the list below. How many of these 27 management challenges are you facing right now? And, how many do you believe you''ll face during the next year? Going from peer to leader Coming from the outside to take over leadership of an existing team Bringing together an entirely new team Welcoming a new member to your existing team Helping an employee who has a hard time managing time Assisting an employee who needs help with interpersonal communication Getting an employee more organize

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The Great Mysteries of Donor Retention

Care2

'All nonprofits struggle with donor retention. It''s a buzz word, it''s a motivation, and it''s a burden. We''re reaching the fundraising season where asks are being tailored and success stories are being drafted. You might think that your donors are a mystery. I''m going to let you in on a little secret: your donors should never be a mystery. Here''s a challenge for you.

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Six Ways to Give Big Thanks to Big Donors

NonProfit Hub

'This article originally ran in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. In our November/December edition, we explored how to build your 2015 marketing plan. To reserve your free copy of our January/February issue on donor retention, sign up today. . ————————————————. When year-end approaches, everyone is thinking about making that last-ditch ask—but ‘tis the season to give thanks as well.

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Technology as Strategy

NTEN

'Karen Graham. Director of Technology & Innovation. MAP TechWorks. What if technology was more than a tool; what if your organization used it as a strategy? "If, rather than consulting with other organizations, you could focus 100% on technology for our own organization, could technology transform us? In other words, if we choose technology as our chief strategy, where might it take us?".

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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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Nine Times To Thank A Customer

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'In your leadership role, it''s vital that your team members know how to deliver excellent customer service. " Knock Your Socks Off " type service as book editor Ann Thomas and Jill Applegate would say. Part of delivering excellent customer service is saying "Thank You" to your customers and knowing when to say "Thank You". Thomas and Applegate recommend telling your customers "Thank You" during at least these nine situations : When they do business with you.every time.

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How the Hartford Artisans Weaving Center Supports an Artistic Community with QuickBooks

Tech Soup

'The Hartford Artisans Weaving Center's mission is to promote and teach the craft of handweaving in a supportive and creative community.The center, located in Hartford, Connecticut, encourages seniors and people with low or no vision to learn how to create beautiful and original handwoven items — no weaving experience is necessary! Beyond learning a new skill, the people who come to the center gain self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment.

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When It’s Down to the Wire (Last-Minute Ways to Boost Year-End Giving)

NonProfit Hub

'This article originally ran in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. In our November/December edition, we explored how to build your 2015 marketing plan. To reserve your free copy of our January/February issue on donor retention, sign up today. . ————————————————. It’s not over till it’s over.

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The Impact of Your Donation: Monica Patel, 14LCS Scholarship Recipient, Shares

NTEN

'Last year, NTEN Community Champions helped to raise over $36,000 to help support the NTEN Community Challenge , which helped to enhance NTEN''s program accessibility, including sending over 50 people to the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference (14NTC) and the 2014 Leading Change Summit (14LCS) with scholarships. To whom did the scholarships go, and what was the impact of your donation?

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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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The New Beta Way To Lead

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'It''s these chapter headings in the new book, The Fall of the Alphas , that first grabbed my interest: Corporate Anthropology Plows and Primates Boomers and Bonobos Information Changes Everything The Top of a Different Pyramid Eliminating Elitism Managing Ego It Takes Two to Beta Next, it was author Dana Ardi''s premise that convinced me to read her book: “Today’s American corporate world is a tale of two cultures.

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White Board for an Organized LMS Implementation

Gyrus

In the introduction to the Change Management Strategies Series I mention three major factors effecting change. These include an organized implementation plan, communication, and management buy-in. This blog will focus on an organized implementation. Whether you are in the market for new Learning Management Solution (LMS) or have recently purchased new LMS, the implementation should be at the forefront of your mind.

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A Fresh Perspective—What NPOs Can Learn from a Makers Culture

NonProfit Hub

'Before the steam engine and assembly lines, everything was handmade. Obviously that’s not the case anymore, but they say history repeats itself. We are now in the wake of a society filled with plenty of homebrewers, screenprinters and even tech junkies who want to create and sell. Sites like Pinterest and Etsy have inspired hundreds of people to do it themselves.

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Open Government: Getting beyond impenetrable online data

NTEN

'Jed Miller. Digital Strategist for human rights and open government organizations. "Information isn't just trapped in PDFs; it's trapped in PhDs." Governments and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are beginning to realise that digital strategy means more than posting a document online , but what will it take for these groups to change not just their tools, but their thinking?

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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.