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7 Unique Fundraising Tools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

'In Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits , a 40-hour work for a new media manager is outlined with five hours allotted weekly to experimenting with new online and mobile fundraising tools. The seven listed below are just the tip of the iceberg – and most of them are still in beta. Having just celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the World Wide Web , the nonprofit sector now has a wide array of amazing new fundraising tools at our fingertips that we couldn’t have imagine

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5 Tips For Improving Your Nonprofit’s Instagram

TechImpact

'Like it or not, social media is evolving. New platforms are arriving and garnering more attention and engagement than others. Instagram is a rising social platform on its way to becoming one of the most important social media outlets around. Combining beautiful images, with built-in editing software, and of course the use of hashtags, nonprofits have a new way of visually sharing their mission with the world in just a clicks.

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The Librarian of Marrakesh

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

'One of the joys of my role is meeting other social sector leaders: people with a powerful passion for good. We learn from each other, and try to help each other when we can. Jamila Hassoune Ten years ago, I started corresponding with a fascinating woman from Morocco, Jamila Hassoune. Over time, I learned more and more about her work and background.

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Five Best Practices in Nonprofit Crowdfunding

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

'Flickr Photo by Lendingmemo. Note from Beth: Last year, 30% of the $5 billion crowdfunded went to social causes according the “ Cracking the Crowd Funding Code “ Nonprofit’s use of crowdfunding is growing at an exponential rate with many nonprofits jumping on the crowfunding bandwagon attracted by the potential of finding new supporters.

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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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3 Creative Ideas for Engaging Association Board Members

Wild Apricot

'How can you ensure an active, engaged board? In this guest post, Lamees Abourahma outlines three creative ideas that associations have implemented that have been effective.

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4 Easy Steps To Finding Your Next Volunteer

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of The Cause Project. Did you know that LinkedIn is the 8th most trafficked website on the planet? Or did you know that the highly trafficked social media outlet has recently launched a new platform, called the Volunteer Marketplace that helps match nonprofits with talented volunteers? Both are true, and by utilizing this powerful platform you are enabling your nonprofit access to hundreds or thousands of skilled, volunteer workers.

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Methods for Facilitating Innovation in Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

'Last month I had the pleasure of taking the Luma Institute Train the Trainers workshop where I got a chance to immerse in practicing facilitation techniques based on human centered design principles. The workshop instructor Peter Maher is founder and CEO, of Luma Institute , and a Jedi Master. The co-facilitator was Amy Hedrick who works in Product and Design Innovation at Intuit.

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36 Free Non-profit Webinars for April 2014

Wild Apricot

'This month, we''ve found 36 free non-profit webinars. Topics include: tips and tricks for seeking grants; non-profit CRM strategies; social media; non-profit tax law and more.

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Advice That Could Lead To A Better Nonprofit

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of Christian Leadership Alliance. We’ve all had to make difficult decisions. But when difficult decisions impact employees working for us, and a nonprofit whose mission you care passionately about, those decisions become that much more difficult. Additionally, we’re often apt to solve the easy problems. Whether it’s the printer not working or an employee who needs a little encouragement, sometimes those difficult decisions can get swept under the rug for longer than originally pl

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Register for the 2014 Independent Sector Conference in Seattle, November 16-18

NTEN

'NTEN is proud to partner with Independent Sector (IS) to bring its 2014 National Conference to Seattle this November 16-18. Last year’s conference in New York gathered more than 1,200 nonprofit professionals, including more than 400 nonprofit chief executives. At the 2014 National Conference in Seattle, you’ll find plenary programs featuring thought leaders from the nonprofit and philanthropic sector, alongside breakout sessions that will zero in on the most complex questions of our day.

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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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Nonprofits Who are Making A Difference Through Play

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

'Note from Beth: I’ve been a fan of the Games for Change Festival since I first attended in 2006. So, I’m thrilled that community manager, Meghan Ventura, who is responsible for cultivating the community presence of Games for Change agreed to write this guest post about nonprofits who are using games for social change. And, don’t miss this special offer: Get 10% off tickets with the code beth_g4c14.

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Link Love Friday: Vain Nonprofits, Membership Surges and More

Wild Apricot

'This week''s link round-up offers good news about “Association Membership Growth”; tips for “Disrupting the Nonprofit Sector”, “Building Staff Writing Teams” and “Unlocking Hidden Fundraisers”.

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Infographic: 2013 Charitable Giving Report

TechImpact

'Each year, blackbaud puts out a charitable giving report. This report offers the community a chance to compare numbers, and helps individual nonprofits stack the effectiveness of their fundraising campaigns up against national averages. 2013’s report showed not only signs of improvement, but, according to blackbaud , charitable giving grew more in 2013 than it has since the great depression.

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Applications for the Nonprofit Tech Academy are due April 8

NTEN

'We still have a few slots available in our Nonprofit Tech Academy for spring 2014, but the application deadline is fast approaching. Does the following sound good to you? The chance to learn from and interact with dynamic and engaging faculty members, including Steve Heye of The Cara Program , Cheryl Contee of Fission Strategy , and Amy Sample Ward of NTEN Weekly classes and a private online group where you can build your community of fellow nonprofiteers leveraging technology to create positiv

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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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Organizational Amnesia, Accountability Buddies, and Other Things I learned at the Grant Managers Network Conference

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

'March was the “Iron Woman Multi-Conferencethon” for me and I’m just catching up. In mid-March, I had a whirl wind day at the Grant Managers Network Annual Conference where I did the following: Panel Session : Outcomes, Impact, and Communication with Roberto Cremonini and Danette Peters. The session was about why it is important to track outcomes, some examples, and discussion.

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How much do board members really give to nonprofit boards? Check out our 2014 report on Nonprofit Giving

BoardAssist

'You don’t need a Roman numeral at the end of your name, or a trust fund, to serve on a nonprofit board. How much money do board members really give to nonprofit boards? Read our 2014 Report on Nonprofit Giving with all the details from boards we helped grow. The post How much do board members really give to nonprofit boards? Check out our 2014 report on Nonprofit Giving appeared first on BoardAssist.

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Why Not Using A Cloud Is Like Not Breathing Air

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of UConn. Take a deep breath. The cloud is here. In the past, we haven’t been entirely sure whether or not it was the cloud’s turn to take over the world’s computing needs. Now, however, the writing is clearly on the wall. On-site servers are not scalable, a thing of the past, and borderline ridiculous; while cloud servers allow contemporary businesses the ability to work exactly how they need to.

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#14NTC Round-Up: Your Takeaways

NTEN

'The Power of Tech in Advocacy & Organizing 14NTC: We came, we tweeted, we played with Legos. And then we took a long nap! NTEN staff has finally recovered and we are positively overwhelmed with all the blog posts, videos, pictures, and other instances of the 14NTC celebration from the nonprofit technology community. Relive the conference experience and learn from many of the 2,120 attendees through this content round-up!

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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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9 Tips For Delivering Excellent Customer Service

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'Leading a customer service team? Have the team members use these 9 tips for delivering excellent customer service : Rely on winning words and soothing phrases. A simple but sincere “Thanks for your patience” or “I’m listening” can go a long way toward defusing a holiday shopper’s frustration, anxiety, or panic. Develop a repertoire of short, easy to remember phrases around issues that are important to customers.

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Upcoming Webinar April 10: Getting Tech Donations Through TechSoup

Tech Soup

'Perhaps you've joined TechSoup as an individual member, and maybe. your organization is already registered, but if you haven't taken the. plunge to get qualified or request technology donations yet, then this. is the webinar for you! Join us on Thursday, April 10 at 11 a.m. Pacific time (2 p.m. Eastern) for Getting Technology Donations Through TechSoup to learn more about accessing free tech products for nonprofits, libraries, foundations, churches, and other social good organizations!

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2013 Charitable Giving Report [INFOGRAPHIC]

NonProfit Hub

'Steve MacLaughlin is the director of Blackbaud’s Idea Lab and a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub. Steve has spent more than 15 years building successful online initiatives with for-profit and nonprofit organizations across the world. He also serves on the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) Board of Directors and is a frequent blogger and published author. _.

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#SXSWGood: Articles from NTEN on SXSW Social Good Sessions

NTEN

'NTEN Marketing & Publications Director, Joleen Ong (@joleendearest) and I (@penguinasana) attended SXSW on March 7-11 and reported for the Nonprofit Times. Not only did we get to take part in a number of social good sessions, we also got to hang out in the Beacon Lounge , a social space for conversations and connections with other folks interested in social change work.

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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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Learn How To Identify And Overcome Your Leadership Blindspots

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'"A blindspot is an unrecognized weakness or threat that has the potential to undermine a leader''s success," explains author Robert Bruce Shaw. "Blindspots are tenacious and can reappear, causing problems over a leader''s entire career." These blindspots can cause great harm when leaders fail to see what is right in front of them. Compounding the challenge says Shaw is that: "People who are smart and self-assured are often very skillful at justifying their thinking and behavior--to the point of

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The Impact of E-Learning on Organizations

Tech Soup

'Does your organization partake in any e-learning? If you currently don't offer e-learning to staff or management, you might consider it. Leap of Reason , an organization focused on supporting leaders and funders, recently published The Beyond-the-Hype Potential of E-Learning report. The report is based on a year of conversations with more than 100 leading thinkers, practitioners, and entrepreneurs.

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Fundraising is all about people connecting with people. The question is, how well do you know yours?

Connection Cafe

'How well do your know your audience? I’m talking about the people who support your nonprofit organization and the mission you so passionately focus on – those who open up their wallets, give their free time, and tell their friends about you. Who are they? What messages resonate with them? How do they demonstrate support? What are their birthdays ?

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What I Learned from Beck (the rock star) about Participatory Arts

Museum 2.0

'In December of 2012, the rock musician Beck released his latest album, Song Reader. Song Reader didn''t come as a CD, or an LP, or a bunch of digital audio files. It is what it sounds like: a book of original sheet music, beautifully designed and complemented with artwork and text. There are twenty songs in Song Reader. But if you want to hear them, you have to play them yourself--or check out hundreds of interpretations shared by musicians on the Song Reader website.

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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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How To Be A More Effective Listener

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'Being a good listener is absolutely essential to being an effective leader. When you really listen, you : Remember names and facts correctly. Hear "between the lines." Show respect. Learn more about what''s going on within your workplace. Here are 10 tips on how to be a better listener : Look at the person who''s speaking to you. Maintain eye contact.

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Winning at NTC: Nonprofit Marketing and Digital Strategy

Tech Soup

'“I love TechSoup!” I never get tired of hearing that phrase, and I have to say, it’s my favorite part of getting to attend nonprofit conferences like NTC. Those of us here at TechSoup work diligently, day in and day out, to provide the social sector with access to better technology, advice, and education. But since our mission is so focused on nonprofit capacity building, we don’t often get to hear about the actual work you’re doing with that technology.

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Lessons from a Fundraising Insider: How our Donor Retention Rates grew to 43%

Connection Cafe

'I’m a passionate philanthropist, fundraising nerd and former member of the Stock Market Club at Argyle Middle School. I’m Katherine and I’m a small shop fundraiser. As you know, working in fundraising isn’t easy or glamorous. The hours can be long and emotionally draining, and rarely do we get to enjoy our own parties (even though we bought a table!).

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Another Big Gift for Big?Data - Inside Philanthropy: Fundraising Intelligence - Inside Philanthropy

AFP Blog

'Another Big Gift for BigData - Inside Philanthropy: Fundraising Intelligence - Inside Philanthropy : A New York State university’s $100 million commitment to expand its work in data science—the emerging field that studies how we use the vast amounts of information currently being collected—just got a boost from a local grocery store chain’s family foundation.

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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.