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HOW TO: Get Your Nonprofit Started on Snapchat

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Launched in 2011, Snapchat is an image and video messaging app that is very popular with tweens and teens and increasingly Millennials and Gen Xers. Similar to the early days of Myspace and its users mastering HTML hacks and widgets, Snapchat has an equally dedicated user base of young people that pride themselves on becoming skilled at Lenses, Filters, Stickers, and other Snapchat tips, tricks, and hacks.

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By Design: The Next Big Trends in Website Development

Byte Technology

Like all things in the virtual world and online living things seem to move at the speed of light, and website designers are no exception. From the necessity of responsive design to the rebirth of parallax scrolling, tweaks to make video more compelling to the altering of simple color palettes, the best designers in the industry thrive on enhancing not only the visual appeal of a site but the overall user experience as well.

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Can't Figure Out Millennials? This is all you Need to Know

Wild Apricot

For the first time in 34 years, Baby Boomers aren't the majority of the workforce anymore. Millennials are swinging in, and guess what? What they care about is drastically different! Nonprofits have to realize that in order to grow in the long term, they must start attracting Millennials.

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Make It Rain: Tips and Tricks for Nonprofit Crowdfunding Success

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Two noteworthy free resources to learn more about online fundraising from the UK. My colleagues at Social Misfits Media launched their latest free guide for charities and nonprofits last week. It is called ‘Make It Rain: Tips & Tricks for #Crowdfunding Success.’. The guide, which was sponsored by JustGiving and the Institute of Fundraising offers tip and recommendations for planning, implementing, and following up on a crowdfunding campaigns.

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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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5 Types of Online Campaigns Ideal for the New.NGO Domains

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Written by Heather Mansfield who works as an Ambassador for the Public Interest Registry – the nonprofit operator of the.ORG,NGO and.ONG domains. The fact that the.NGO domains listed below (except techreport.ngo ) and in the graphic to the right are still available is astounding and for early adopters with vision, an opportunity to register a domain for good not seen since the domain registration craze of the late 1990’s.

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Taking a Stand For Diversity

See3

If you’re a nonprofit leader who wants to learn how to create more inclusion within nonprofit organizations, then don’t miss out on these upcoming webinars with See3 and its partners. The post Taking a Stand For Diversity appeared first on The See3 Blog.

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How Millennials are Transforming Politics and the Public Sector

Achieve

Millennials turned out to vote in record numbers in 2008. Since then, politics are transforming Millennials and their view on government and the public sector. Is it safe to say the Millennial voice really matters in elections? Absolutely. Sixty seven percent of young voters cast their ballots for President Barack Obama in 2012. , compared to 36 percent for Mitt Romney.

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Has Your New Hire Quit Already?

Gyrus

It is important for organizations to establish a proper onboarding strategy and training for new employees to ensure long-term organizational success. However, cost conscious companies often overlook the importance of onboarding strategy as their main focus remains on solving everyday business issues. A recruitment process involves enormous time and effort and a repeat not only doubles the investment but also impacts the organization’s productivity.

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Finding a Nonprofit Partner: Who is the Right One?

BoardAssist

There comes a moment in most nonprofits’ lives where they realize it might be helpful to partner with another nonprofit on anything from programming to sharing back-office expenses. But once this determination has been made, many nonprofits are stumped as to how to find that critical partner. This week’s guest blogger Stephanie Spindell has the answers for us.

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8 Steps to Organize Volunteers to Maximize Impact

Wild Apricot

With over 62.5 million people volunteering in the US and 12.7 million in Canada, there’s certainly not a shortage volunteers. So, how do you organize your volunteers in a way that maximizes their impact with your organization, and, you know… makes them want to stick it out in the long run?

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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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Nonprofit Trends And Strategies You Need To Know

Care2

With a few months of 2016 under our belts, it's time to evaluate where we're at digitally, and if we're innovating quickly. What should nonprofits be focusing on for the remainder of the year, and what will produce the best ROI? Good news, a report conducted by Care2, hjc, NTEN, and the Resource Alliance was just released: the 2016 Digital Outlook Report: Nonprofit Trends and Strategy.

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Why You Should Be Investing in Employee Development?

Gyrus

Employee Development is often seen as an optional requirement by organizations and they tend to neglect it without realizing its real potential. On the other side, employees are always eager to learn and develop and look forward to organization’s support and commitment towards employee development practices. Employee Development is equally or more beneficial for the organizations than it is for the employees and overlooking this can be detrimental for an organization’s growth in the

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Five Most Important Leader Traits

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Awhile back, I was asked, " What five most important traits must a leader have to be effective ?" I could reply fairly quickly, but I did take a moment to remember that when I asked a similar question in a LinkedIn group discussion, group members offered up nearly 100 different adjectives to describe an effective leader. But, for me, I contend the five most important traits are : Good communicator.

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How I got 1,354 New Emails with 1 Checklist

Wild Apricot

Read the story of how I repurposed traffic to our website to gain email addresses using a simple gated offer document.

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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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Tips and Tools to Build Your Organization’s Brand

NonProfit Hub

An organization’s brand is much more than what meets the eye. There’s strategy, planning and effort that go into it. At Cause Camp , Shala Wilson Graham talked about anything and everything that is related to branding and how nonprofits can improve. Graham is the principal and creative director of SW Creatives , and has provided branding and design consultation to nonprofits for over 10 years.

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How I Recycle Nearly Everything in Our Office

Tech Soup

For a very long time, I've been the recycling guy in our office. I set up special bins and boxes where our employees can drop off hard-to-recycle things either from home or work. Here are some tips and tricks I use to recycle pretty much everything in our office. It's not so much that I've been a writer on green technology at TechSoup over the years.

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How To Say "I'm Sorry"

Eric Jacobsen Blog

One of the most difficult words for anyone, leaders included, to say is, " sorry." Yet, the time will likely come when that's the word you need to say. Research shows that apologizing in a heartfelt way can help you reduce stress and alleviate guilt. In the position of needing to apologize? Do this: Apologize immediately. Say you are sorry. Take responsibility for the situation.

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The Millennial Running Study: Turning Their Miles Logged into Your Mission Spread

Connection Cafe

Last month, a fascinating study was released called the Millennial Running Study. Well, fascinating to me anyhow – being that I fit in both categories, and have made it my life’s work to encourage people to turn their passion for running into a catalyst for doing good in the world. Something powerful happens when you connect fitness and fundraising.

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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 Steps to a Successful Fundraising Campaign

NonProfit Hub

If you’re looking to seriously up your fundraising game, look no further. At this year’s Cause Camp event, Lori L. Jacobwith joined us to share her insights on fundraising and storytelling. Jacobwith is a nationally-recognized master storyteller and works as a fundraising culture change expert with Ignited Fundraising. Last weekend, Jacobwith led a Cause Camp workshop at Nonprofit Hub on Nine Steps to a Successful Fundraising Campaign.

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Engaging the distracted: 3 digital experts share their fundraising tips » Charity Digital News

AFP Blog

Engaging the distracted: 3 digital experts share their fundraising tips » Charity Digital News : "Where do you start when it comes to taking advantage of the digital opportunities available to charities? Three speakers, who will feature on a special digital-focused panel at the IoF Fundraising Convention this year, share their thoughts on some digital trends in an exclusive Q&A.

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Get Real With Your Goals

Eric Jacobsen Blog

"People with clear, written goals accomplish far more in a shorter period of time than people without them could ever imagine." - Brian Tracy.

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The #1 Reason You Should Pay More Attention to Your Event Donors

Connection Cafe

I’d like you to remember what it was like to be in junior high. I know—it’s not a time any of us want to relive, but bear with me… Did you ever have a crush on someone that acted like you didn’t exist? You’d see them in the hall, your eyes would light up, you’d pause, hoping they’d talk to you, compliment your outfit … ANYTHING. And then… nothing.

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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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Eli Pariser: Beware online "filter bubbles" | TED Talk | TED.com

AFP Blog

Eli Pariser: Beware online "filter bubbles" | TED Talk | TED.com : "As web companies strive to tailor their services (including news and search results) to our personal tastes, there's a dangerous unintended consequence: We get trapped in a "filter bubble" and don't get exposed to information that could challenge or broaden our worldview. Eli Pariser argues powerfully that this will ultimately prove to be bad for us and bad for democracy.

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How Snapchat is Revolutionizing Modern Day Advertising for Nonprofits - SocialFish

AFP Blog

How Snapchat is Revolutionizing Modern Day Advertising for Nonprofits - SocialFish : "Why might Snapchat be worth it for your organization? Here are some of the ways in which the platform has changed the fundamental way in which you can connect with your audience: Short Ads Provide Incentive for Quick Action Unlike most traditional online ads, Snapchat’s particular format doesn’t allow you to run ads that can then be looked up later.

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Charity boards are failing to adapt to the digital age – this has to change | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian

AFP Blog

Charity boards are failing to adapt to the digital age – this has to change | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian : "There is tension in the way the charity sector views digital technology. CharityComms’ recent report into digital transformation showed that 80% of digital specialists agree that technology requires a fundamental shift in the way charities work, yet only 34% believe their leaders understand this.

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How To Make Team Engagement More Likely

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In his book, 4D Leadership. Dr. Alan Watkins , recommends that leaders create these seven conditions to help make team engagement more likely: Create interdependency - Ideally seek to make each team member's success dependent on another team member's to foster collaboration across functions. Identify a common purpose - Ideally seek to unite the team behind a common objective.

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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 #1 Reason You Should Tell Your Event Donors You Like Them

Connection Cafe

I’d like you to remember what it was like to be in junior high. I know—it’s not a time any of us want to relive, but bear with me… Did you ever have a crush on someone that acted like you didn’t exist? You’d see them in the hall, your eyes would light up, you’d pause, hoping they’d talk to you, compliment your outfit … ANYTHING. And then… nothing.

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