Sat.Mar 08, 2014 - Fri.Mar 14, 2014

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3 Ways To Control Your Nonprofit’s Google Results

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of Mashable. Nonprofits are facing a bevy of problems they never faced 10 years ago because of the internet and search engines. Getting noticed online becomes more difficult every day. Search engine result pages are difficult to grasp and take complete control of, while social media feeds become more saturated with our peers, Even more difficult and mysterious, especially to many of us in the nonprofit sector, is the search engine and where it places our websites and social media

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@NonprofitOrgs to Report Live from #14NTC

Nonprofit Tech for Good

'Through a partnership with the Public Internet Registry , Heather Mansfield of Nonprofit Tech for Good will be attending the Nonprofit Technology Conference ( #14NTC ) in order to report live and share the event in real-time with the @NonprofitOrgs community. The goals are: 1) To study how to report live effectively from a large scale, multiple day event using primarily Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook. 2) To help spread the news about the soon-to-launched.NGO and.ONG domains as well as .????

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Human Rights and the Duty to Protect Sensitive Data

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

'Co-authored with Enrique Piracés, Benetech VP, Human Rights. Consider this: when you visit your doctor about a medical issue in the United States, you can be reasonably confident that it won''t shortly be on the front page of the local newspaper. Privacy protections that ensure your doctor treats your information securely were mandated under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

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VisionLink’s Strategic Advantage Department Produces Complete College America’s National STEM Careers Academy

VisionLink

'"Between 1970 and 2009, undergraduate enrollment in the United States more than doubled, while the completion rate has been virtually unchanged. We’ve made progress in giving students from all backgrounds access to college – but we haven’t finished the all-important job of helping them achieve a degree. Counting the success of all students is an essential first step.

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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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Infographic: Facebook for Nonprofits

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of Inside Facebook. Facebook is 99% of the time a must have for your nonprofit. It offers a free online meeting place, where over a billion people have access to your page. What’s not to like? If your nonprofit doesn’t have a Facebook, check out this infographic and consider if it’s time to sign up and start engaging! Or if your nonprofit already has a Facebook, consult this infographic to see if you need to revisit your social strategies.

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The Web Turns 25 - How Has It Impacted Non-profits and Membership Organizations?

Wild Apricot

'The Web turns 25 today. Here''s a look back at the "technology revolution" it sparked and the impact it has had on non-profits and membership orgs.

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3 Reasons to Get Board Members Involved With Online Fundraising

BoardAssist

'Online fundraising was definitely not the first (second, or even third) thing we thought of when we considered ways to engage board members. How wrong we were! Guest blogger Sean Chisholm of San Diego’s Stay Classy tells us about the opportunity we miss when we don’t engage our board in online giving in his terrific post: 3 Reasons to Get Board Members Involved With Online Fundraising.

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The 5 Factors That Helps Predict Future Donors’ Giving

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of The Fundraising Authority. Have you and the decision makers at your nonprofit ever been sitting around a table trying to decide which demographic you should target during an upcoming donation campaign? Well, predicting your nonprofit’s fundraising potential is not a mystery. Future prospective donors can be predicted with surprising accuracy based on a handful of factors.

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Are You A Twitter Newbie? 7 Resources To Help Get You Started

Wild Apricot

'If you''re a Twitter newbie, here are 7 great resources to help get you started.

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Breakthrough Trends & Strategies for Online Peer-to-Peer Campaigns

NTEN

'Claire Kerr. Director of Digital Philanthropy. Artez Interactive. If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at the suggestion that Facebook is a significant channel for online fundraising, you are not alone! The non-profit sector has a much more pragmatic attitude towards social fundraising now than we did when popular networks like Facebook or Twitter were new.

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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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How To Be A "Do More" Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'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.

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6 New Facts About Facebook You Never Knew

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of Guardian Liberty Voice. Facebook’s 10th birthday just passed on February 4th and during that time all the social networking site has done is engage over a billion users and create a generational icon. With over 57% of American adults using the social networking site, and a staggering 73% of young adults between the ages 12-17, Facebook is leading all other the social networking platforms in a bevy of categories.

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Link Love Friday: Comedienne as ED; Association Size Matters; & More

Wild Apricot

'Here are 5 of the top posts we’ve bookmarked on Apricot Jam lately.

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My Inner Voice Can't Stop Comparing

ASU Lodestar Center

'posted by Derya Kaya Program Officer Women for Women''s Human Rights-New Ways Whenever I leave Turkey, I can''t stop myself comparing everything to home. The things I compare the most are related to my work. The United States and Turkey are completely different when it comes to the nonprofit sector. The conditions that created and expanded the nonprofit sector in the U.S. are non-existent, inconsistent or immature in Turkey.

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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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Best #14NTC Panels and Parties to Check Out

Care2

'Every year I look forward to one very special conference - the NTC conference organized by the awesome NTEN team. This years 14NTC conference is packed with incredible parties ( including an 80s dance party that I''m co-hosting with Salsa), and the Care2 Impact Prize that recognizes individuals in the nonprofit sector who have made an outstanding impact on the field of online advocacy, online fundraising or both.

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Your Nonprofit’s Newsletter: You Are Not the Target Audience

BoardAssist

'Your nonprofit’s newsletter is probably a key element in your nonprofit’s communications arsenal. But is your nonprofit doing their best with it? For advice on how board members can make sure their nonprofit’s newsletter is designed as well as it should be, we turned to nonprofit communications maven Kivi Leroux Miller. What she shared in this week’s guest post surprised and informed us, and gave us a great chuckle all at the same time.

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How To Become A Healthier Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'If you''re like many leaders, you''re "too busy" to exercise on a regular basis. And, you don''t give yourself time to renew and refresh. Truth is, there are ways to fit exercise and healthful habits into your busy day that will pay off in dividends. From Experience Life magazine, here are 10 tips for how to fit even just moments into your day (at work, on the road and at home) to help you become more healthful: Make a plan to exercise.

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Community Technology Alliance: Helping Address Homelessness with Mobile Technology

Tech Soup

'At TechSoup, we believe in digital inclusion and using technology for social good. When we hear about nonprofits like Community Technology Alliance (CTA), we get really excited. This San Jose, CA-based organization provides technology and services to agencies that work directly with the homeless in their community. Recently, CTA conducted a study on mobile use by the homeless population of Santa Clara County (where CTA is located).

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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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NTC Plenary Day 1: Consider Me Ignited with Ideas (or at the Very Least with Energy)

NTEN

'Kristen Meador. Communications Director. Voqal. I got a bird’s-eye view from the Live Media Hub for this morning’s 90 minute rip-roaring start to NTEN’s 2014 NTC Conference. If you were fortunate enough to be there, and I do hope you were, you know that there was a massive amount of information and energy shared. What seemed like a half-empty gigantic conference room at the start quickly was busting at the seams with enthusiasm.

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Ditch the Boring—5 Tips for Running an Effective Board Meeting

NonProfit Hub

'It’s time to take back what should be the time to take action. But instead, we’ve all been sitting through board meetings trying to weed through the mess, and ultimately end up accomplishing little. You all know what we’re talking about. Moments tick by as you’re watching the clock, wondering when the meeting will finally end. But it’s time to stop dreading board meetings.

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Spring Break Leadership Book Recommendations

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'Stumped for what business books to add to bring along on your Spring Break? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager.

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The Scoop on Facebook Paper for Nonprofits

Tech Soup

'There seems to be a new social media tool or channel every week. Some of them are must-haves, while others might not be worth your time. But when Facebook comes out with a new app, you should probably pay attention to it. Facebook Paper, released in February for the iPhone, is a whole new way to browse the social media network. While the Facebook app is more focused on personal interactions, Paper is centered around news and multimedia.

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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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NTC Plenary Day 2: Tech is Everywhere and We’re All In Charge

NTEN

'Kristen Meador. Communications Director. Voqal. There may have been less tears on stage this morning, but Friday’s opening plenary at #14NTC was inspiring nonetheless. The session started with the announcement of several awards given to organizations and individuals using technology for good in the nonprofit space. That was followed up by a touching Microsoft video showcasing its efforts to use technology to unite and inspire people.

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The Truth about Bilingual Interpretation: Guest Post by Steve Yalowitz

Museum 2.0

'You know those research studies that make you want to immediately change your practice in some way? I recently read the BERI report on bilingual labels in museums and was blown away by its findings. This guest post was written by Steve Yalowitz, one of its authors. Steve is a Principal at Audience Viewpoints Consulting, has a Ph.D. in Applied Social Psychology and has evaluated and researched informal learning experiences in museums and other visitor institutions for over 20 years.

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How To Make Your Virtual Meetings More Successful

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'Business leaders and employees are holding virtual meetings more than ever. Despite the cost-saving and other advantages, virtual meetings versus in-person meetings have their challenges. One of the largest is because participants cannot bond in the same way as they do when they are sitting across the table from one another. In the book, The Collaboration Imperative , co-authors Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese, recommend you follow these 10 tips for making your virtual meeting successful , particularl

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QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits: Live Seminars Coming to San Francisco, Honolulu, and Las Vegas

Tech Soup

'Are you brand new to QuickBooks and not sure how to best use it to track and manage your organization's finances? Or are you an advanced user looking to pick up some new tip and tricks to take your skills to the next level? TechSoup donor partner QuickBooks Made Easy is taking a 2-part live seminar on the road, making stops in San Francisco on April 22, Honolulu on April 24, and Las Vegas on May 8.

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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 Ctrl + S the World, one #14NTC Event at a Time

Connection Cafe

'Your organization has a mission. It’s powerful, it’s important, and it makes the world a better place. But with the technological innovation happening all around us, it’s important to consider whether your nonprofit is taking advantage of the solutions that can ultimately help power your mission forward. The 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference (#14NTC) kicking off this Thursday is the premier event to help you answer that question.

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JustGiving and Spotify launch party playlist fundraising app

AFP Blog

'JustGiving and Spotify launch party playlist fundraising app : The app, called Guilty Pledgers, is accessed by signing in with a Facebook account. Through the app, guests can add songs to a party’s playlist, which are then sent directly to Spotify. Donations made go through JustGiving.

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Don't Be This Type Of Annoying Boss

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'A former co-worker shared a great blog post with me this past week about the most common complaints about the annoying things bosses do without even realizing it. Here are the highlights : 1. Making social events unofficially required. 2. Pressuring employees to donate to charity. 3. Calling employees who are on vacation. 4. Holding endless meetings. 5.

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New to TechSoup: Bloomerang Online Donor Management Software

Tech Soup

'TechSoup is proud to announce our newest donor partner, Bloomerang. Bloomerang helps nonprofit organizations reach, engage, and retain the advocates they depend on to achieve their vision for a better world. Its cloud-based donor management solution is rooted in principles of philanthropy, simple to use, and focused on empowering your team to achieve remarkable results through enhanced donor loyalty.

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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.