Nonprofit Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Date: Thursday, October 27. Time: 1-1:30pm EDT. Cost: Free. How to Register: Sign up! Presented By: Heather Mansfield. This mini-webinar begins with an introduction the Mobile Web and then moves on to highlight the importance of utilizing mobile social networking tools to empower your nonprofit’s social media practitioners to report live, on-location from anywhere at any time.
Amy Sample Ward
SEPTEMBER 16, 2011
I’m quite excited to participate in The Power of Information: New Technologies for Philanthropy and Development Conference in London, UK, put on by Indigo Trust , Institute for Philanthropy and the Omidyar Network. I have the pleasure to participate on a panel with some smart, experienced folks: Chris Locke (GSMA), Jon Gosier (HiveColab), and Bosun Tijani (Co-creation hub).
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NetWits
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
This is a guest post by Jesse Noyes. He’s a Corporate Reporter at Eloqua. Make sure to follow him on Twitter at @noyesjesse and check out the Eloqua blog – they’re doing some great things! — Maybe you’re satisfied with your communications strategy.Perhaps your nonprofit was recently featured on TV or saluted in the local newspaper.
VisionLink
SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
'While I am much more comfortable on the other side of the camera lens, pleased to include this link to Fox News. The interview focuses on the role of technology, social media, and Apps relating to disaster response and community services. The key points are simply that moving forward, both day-to-day and emergency services are best delivered with the general public as part of a more comprehensive flow of information.
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.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 10, 2011
Through the end of the year, Nonprofit Tech 2.0 and DIOSA Communications are offering all webinars at discounted rates (view current webinar schedule ). You can purchase a combination of registrations for webinars already scheduled or credits for webinars that you want to take at a later date. All eight webinars rotate on a regular basis. Also, the webinars need not be taken by the same person.
Amy Sample Ward
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of September 13th). You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks).
Nonprofit Technology brings together the best content for nonprofit technical enthusiasts from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
VisionLink
SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
'I like the way they looked down from the sky And didn''t seem to mind the way I cried And didn''t say, ''Now wipe away those tears,'' Or, ''Tell us, tell us what''s the matter here!'' But shining through the dark they calmly stayed And gently held me in their quiet way. I felt them watching over me, each one And let me cry and cry till I was done." "Stars" by Deborah Chandra, as read by Peter Negron, an 11-year-old who lost his father on 9/11.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
Photos by Jamie Stobie and used with permission from the photographer. Note from Beth: My colleague, Daniel Ben-Horin, from TechSoup Global has been in the nonprofit technology for decades. He has seen it all. But when he gets excited about activity that could benefit the nonprofit technology sector, I listen. What do you think of the Campus Party model?
Amy Sample Ward
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Date : September 15, 2011. Location : London, UK. Topic : Fostering Innovation and Enterprise. Description : The Indigo Trust and Institute for Philanthropy, working closely with The Omidyar Network will convene this conference on how the developing world is using information technology to improve social outcomes. This conference is unique in bringing together leading private and corporate philanthropists with leading grassroots talent.
Have Fun - Do Good
SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
"As long as there's not an airplane crashing into this building, you're having a good day. You can always take care of whatever problem you're having today." - Richard Fern "I don't worry about the future. Because you can make plans, but you can't predict with any certainty what is really going to happen. So, I just let it happen. So, I don't dwell on the past, I don't worry about the future.
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.
ASU Lodestar Center
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
posted by. Sarah Hipolito , Program Coordinator, Senior. ASU Lodestar Center. Ah, September, my favorite month of the year. My birthday is September 22nd and it’s a special day. It falls on either the first day of autumn or the last day of summer, depending on the year. I share my birthday with Scott Baio (whom I loved in Charles in Charge!) and — as my husband will never let me forget — Bilbo Baggins from The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, among other celebrities.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
What will it take to get the climate some attention? Cute Dog Photos! That’s Sam, grist.org’s office puppy. We know that people would much rather look at pictures of cute dogs than think about downers like climate change. So, grist-.org is using Sam to call attention to the environment and harness puppy power on behalf of the climate. They’re inviting folks to submit their own cute dog photos. grist.org has discovered what social media folks who work for zoos, aquariums, an
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 16, 2011
Here is an overview of the free ebook from Causevox outlining the 7 Habits of Effective Personal Fundraisers.
NTEN
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
By Sean Watson, Nonprofit Technology Consultant, TechEffect. Your database doesn't track the date of your organization's last communication with a donor, and many of them aren't donating because they never hear from you. Meanwhile half of your donors are unsubscribing from mailing lists because they hear from you too often. Does this situation sound familiar?
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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.
ASU Lodestar Center
SEPTEMBER 16, 2011
posted by. Robert F. Ashcraft, Ph.D. Executive Director. ASU Lodestar Center. Welcome to Research Friday ! As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. A popular television and print marketing promotion in the 1970’s showcased the “ Shell Answer Man ,” an all-knowing expert on automotive issues.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
Flickr Photo by lyzadanger. Hubspot points to a recent study from Bit.ly about the shelf life or how long a link stays alive before people stop engaging with it. It offers an estimate as follows: 2.8 hours on Twitter. 3.2 hours on Facebook. According to the post, it suggests that what’s most important for content shelf life is the quality of the content shared, not where it is shared.
See3
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
Change the world, one video at a time.Volunteers are Beautiful | 0:55 VolunteerMatch Volunteers are so key to the successful work of so many nonprofits- from arts organizations to meals on wheels, from tutors to disaster relief. But we often forget about how important they are. This new PSA from VolunteerMatch shows the amazing efforts [.].
NTEN
SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
By Jill Stewart, Fundraising Consultant, Event 360. One of our mantras at Event 360 is: "Events are a means to an end.". Chances are, your organization has one or more special events that are part of your fundraising portfolio. You know events are a great way to engage your constituents in an immersive and impactful way. But are you using your events as an opportunity to learn more about your advocates and better focus all of your fundraising efforts?
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Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
Here are some sources of information for organizations considering Cause Marketing.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of hearing Chip Giller from grist.org give a talk at the Packard Foundation about their social media strategy and how they used measurement. The talk was so insightful that I’m sharing what I learned. I’m curious to hear from all of you if you’ve developed a ladder of engagement and how it guides your social media integrated strategy – and measurement approach.
Care2
SEPTEMBER 16, 2011
On Wednesday, Facebook rolled out a subscribe feature that should be of interest to nonprofits because it may make it easier for organizations to interact with people on a personal level. Most organizations have a branded page that Facebook users can like. When they like your organization's page your updates appear in their news stream. But branded pages face a big hurdle: it is tough to connect at that personal level that helps define the Facebook experience.
See3
SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
Change the world, one video at a time.Welcome to Grow | 0:44 Oxfam America This clip from Oxfam has great energy and really fun stop motion animation. It NEEDS this energy if its going to change the fact that one in seven people goes to bed hungry every night. Not because there isn’t enough food, [.].
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!
NTEN
SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
By Kari Ann Kiel, Event Marketing Consultant, DoJiggy. Let's begin by asking a question: "Why do donors choose to give money to one worthy cause over another?". Some donors have a solid relationship with an organization where they choose to donate funds year after year. But many donors – specifically new prospects – need a compelling reason why they should choose to give to one cause over another.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
September 14, 1986. Twenty five years ago on this date (September 14th), my husband and I got married! We’ve been together for 32 years! I marked my 20th anniversary in Flickr and on YouTube with this video (darn the gown doesn’t fit!). I checked out Rob Cottingham and Alex Samuels geek anniversary gift list and it looks like photography equipment is how you’re supposed to mark a quarter century of marriage – probably in focal lengths of 25 mm?
Care2
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Showing appreciation for our supporters is one of the most powerful things we can do to strengthen our communities and ensure our organizations’ long-term success. “Thank you.&#. Your success rests on these words. Take them seriously, live and breath them, make them the first item on every list , put them on a special plaque, set them to music, and tattoo them on your heart.
Have Fun - Do Good
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
Today's post is the third in my guest post series: Making Time for What Matters. Be sure to read the pieces by Emily McKhann and Peter Deitz too! Rachelle Mee-Chapman is a classically trained theologian with a rebellious soul. Formerly ordained as an evangelical minister, this religious misfit now helps people create right-fit spiritual practices regardless of their creed (or a lack thereof!
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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.
NTEN
SEPTEMBER 16, 2011
Chris Bernard, Senior Editor, Idealware. If your nonprofit is considering a new donor management system, whether it’s your first or an upgrade to your existing system, you’ve got plenty of options on the market. Choice is good! But choice means more work, too, as you narrow down your options to find the right one that’s right. How do you know which is best?
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
This post was authored by Trenton DuVal, a contributing editor at NetSquared, and originally appeared on the NetSquared blog. LinkedIn is launching a new set of tools aimed at nonprofits. Earlier this year, the company launched LinkedIn Nonprofit Solutions under the. LinkedIn for Good brand. The new initiative is being headed by Bryan Breckenridge , the former Director of Nonprofits and Education at the Salesforce Foundation.
Get Fully Funded
SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
If you’re serious about raising money for your nonprofit, there are times when you MUST say No. Your priority is building relationships with your donors and nothing else. . If you’re working toward fully funding your nonprofit, you need to say No to things like: Serving on committees or Boards outside of your nonprofit. Serving on non-fundraising committees.
Have Fun - Do Good
SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
Meatless Monday is a nonprofit initiative of The Monday Campaigns. Their goal is to help reduce meat consumption by 15% to improve personal and planetary health. Each week I share meatless recipes I've tried from cookbooks and online. You can see past Meatless Monday posts by clicking here. This week I created a "pita bar" that included the Baked Falafel recipe (which you can see on the Mom's Own Words blog) from Appetite from Reduction , and the hummus recipe from The Moosewood Cookbook.
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