Sat.Mar 22, 2014 - Fri.Mar 28, 2014

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4 Ways To Optimize Your Nonprofit’s Donation Page

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of Generation X Financial. Most, if not all, nonprofit organizations have donation pages. They are the crux of your nonprofit’s fundraising campaigns. The end of the journey for potential donors. You have strategically advertised, campaigned, researched markets, and have finally trafficked individuals to your donation page. You do not want them to arrive disappointed, right?

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HOW TO: Engage 5 Generations of Donors and Supporters

Nonprofit Tech for Good

'The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Each generation living today has come of age with profoundly different experiences concerning mass communication and these differences directly impact how they give to nonprofits. Seniors who came age during the era of print media still prefer print communications and charitable giving.

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New Ideas at TED2014

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

'I just returned from a spectacular week at this year’s TED conference in Vancouver, Canada. TED gives me the chance to brainstorm with loads of people who gather to discuss ways to change the world through technology and design. Beyond debating the stimulating topics of major talks—such as Edward Snowden’s appearance by telepresence robot and t he response to it by Rick Ledgett , the Deputy Director of the NSA—I spent much of my time speaking about my favorite topic: technology for social good.

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VisionLink Supports the National Academy Foundation’s Work-Based Learning Fellows

VisionLink

'Members of the NAF WBL Fellows 2014 The National Academy Foundation (NAF) is a leader in preparing high school students for college and career success. For 30 years, NAF has refined a proven educational model that includes industry-focused curricula , work-based learning experiences, and business partner expertise across the five career themes of Finance, Hospitality & Tourism, Information Technology, Engineering, and Health Sciences.

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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 Google Analytics Stats To Track Fundraising Success

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of Info Trust LLC. Having a tough time tracking the analytic behind your last fundraising campaign? You’re not alone. Nonprofits know it’s a good idea to track their analytic, but its the next step they often have trouble with, knowing what to look for in those numbers and how to make sense of them. Have a good tip for tracking your fundraisers success in Google Analytics?

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Spring Webinar Special for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

'Nonprofit Tech for Good offers a series of social and mobile media webinars ideal for training social and mobile media managers, communications and fundraising staff, and volunteers and interns. Each webinar has an individual price of $50, but through June 21, 2014 they will be offered at the following discounted rates: Buy 2 Webinars, Get 1 Free :: 3 Webinars for $100.

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Learn You Will: #14ntc Nonprofit Tech Training Session Reflection and Resources

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

'Earlier this month, I presented on a panel called “ Learn, You Will ” with Cindy Leonard, John Kenyon, and Andrea Berry on the topic of designing effective nonprofit technology training at the Nonprofit Technology Conference hosted by NTEN. I’ve collected the resources, notes, slides, and tweets from the session in this post. We framed the session as what to think about before, during, and after a training , using the “ADDIE” model as an organizing device.

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Infographic: How Tech Changed The Way We Work

TechImpact

'Americans used to dread the sound of the the a rattling filing cabinet. Now, it’s the sound of computer fans revving up and our operating system beeping on that has has us cringing some mornings. There’s no denying the fact that technology has changed the way Americans work. Smart phones, tablets, laptop computers, and desktop computers are synonymous with work.

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Five Nonprofit Online Communities that Inspire Action & Generate Results

NTEN

'Michael Wilson. CEO & Founder. Small World Labs. These five examples of nonprofit communities show the diversity of options and ideas for engaging people around a mission. Creating an online community to mobilize your supporters and further your nonprofit''s mission might seem like a big task. What to do? Where to start? A simple way is to look at what your peers are doing.

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Link Love Friday: Ditch the Boring; Why Prospects Don’t Join & More

Wild Apricot

'This week''s link round-up offers 5 posts on: effective board meetings; nonprofit e-Newsletters; "why prospects don''t join and members leave"; online community; and event fundraising.

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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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Planning Your Next Career Move? Don’t Forget to Join a Nonprofit Board

BoardAssist

'As the Executive Director of BoardAssist, I receive a steady stream of inquiries and referrals from job coaches nearly every day. Why? Because it’s their job to help you find yours , and nonprofit board service gives you an edge. What exactly are those benefits? Board Membership Benefits. There are several advantages to joining a board, but one of the primary benefits becomes apparent the moment the selection process begins and well before a final decision is made.

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8 Tips To Make Your Nonprofit’s Emails More Clickable

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of Devore Tech. Think about how many emails you receive on a daily basis. Now how many of those are you inclined to click on, read, and interact with? Very few, right? Here 8 simple tricks to help your nonprofit’s emails receiving more interaction, more often. What does your nonprofit do to drive email interaction? Let us know, and other readers know in the comment section below.

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Open Source Feminism: An Intervention with Wikipedia

NTEN

'Sarah Mirk. Online Editor. B h Magazine. The internet is powered by open source technology—exciting software that's built collaboratively from the bottom-up. Open source is meant to be free and equal, but then why do men continue to dominate open source sites like Wikipedia? In February 2014, groups of artists and tech-savvy folks staged what called they called a “feminist intervention” to Wikipedia.

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Wild Apricot Software News March 2014 - Version 5 upgrade: The finish line is in sight!

Wild Apricot

'Version 5 is coming in May! We will be handling the upgrade differently this time - you will be able to change your scheduled upgrade date if needed. Please read the overview of the upgrade process.

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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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5 Tips for a Happier and More Effective Board

BoardAssist

'Have your board members become BORED? Many nonprofits that come to BoardAssist for support are indeed in need of an energy infusion. Adding an agent of change to your board is a great way to liven things up, but for some nonprofits, that may not be enough. In this guest post, fundraising guru Gail Perry graciously shares her terrific advice on how to jumpstart your board. .

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Nonprofit Website Navigation Optimization Tips

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of Supply of Survival Gear Shop. Your nonprofit’s most powerful asset is its website. It holds all the information that donors, constituents, volunteers and anyone else would ever need to make your mission a success. As a result, it is imperative that your website boast an intuitive navigation system to get the information your website visitors are searching for efficiently.

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CiviCRM: Software Built and Sustained by Community

NTEN

'Dave Greenberg. Co-founder and Project Manager. CiviCRM. Founded nearly a decade ago, CiviCRM is now being used by more than 10,000 nonprofits worldwide, with over 15,000 members that help to generate the software’s development, and has been translated into over 20 languages. With a modest core team of six, and its founder just winning the 2014 Pizzigati Prize for Software in the Public Interest at the 14NTC, learn how CiviCRM is helping nonprofit communities worldwide build relationships with

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Version 5 Overview

Wild Apricot

'Here''s a look at what''s waiting for you in Wild Apricot Version 5 - coming soon!

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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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6 No-Cost Things Leaders Can Do To Retain Employees

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'I had the pleasure of interviewing Leigh Branham over the past few years. He''s the author of the popular book called, The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave , and he''s the owner of the Overland Park, KS-based business called Keeping The People. He told me that in research that he has done about the leaders of companies that have won " Best-Place-To-Work " competitions in 45 U.S. cities, that there are six things these effective leaders do that don''t cost money.

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Nonprofit Website Navigation Optimization Tips

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of Supply of Survival Gear Shop. Your nonprofit’s most powerful asset is its website. It holds all the information that donors, constituents, volunteers and anyone else would ever need to make your mission a success. As a result, it is imperative that your website boast an intuitive navigation system to get the information your website visitors are searching for efficiently.

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You CAN Capture Lightning in a Bottle: Meaningful Strategic Impact Measurement

NTEN

'Laura Girardin. Marketing and Communications Strategist. Lauren Girardin Consulting. The metrics that matter most are those that tell you if your strategy is helping you meet your organization’s overall goals. Yet, measuring that impact is complex and complicated with lots of tools, numbers, and moving targets to wrangle. I want organizations to get control of the powerful lightning that is strategic measurement.

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How Set Up Office 365 for Nonprofits (Video)

Tech Soup

'(Please visit the site to view this video). Get started with Office 365 by setting up a free trial account! Our talented Interactive Events and Video Producer, Ale Bezdikian, put together a helpful video that walks you through: Setting up a trial account. Creating a user ID. Verifying your organizations eligibility. The Office 365 Account Center. Activating your account.

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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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Infographic: Cracking the Crowdfunding Code for Your Nonprofit

Care2

'Crowdfunding has really taken off in the past couple of years. Crowdfunding alone raised an estimated $5.1B worldwide in 2013. Individuals and organizations are using crowdfunding methods and platforms to raise money for their causes, and it''s working. Craig Newmark, of craigconnects, comissioned my web agency Rad Campaign to research the effects of crowdfunding, and we took the fascinating results and created an infographic.

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The Parallels Between Canine And Human Leadership Needs

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'I never really thought much about the parallels between canine and human leadership needs , but Lesley Hunter, the author of, Who Put You in Charge? , has convinced me the parallels are compellingly strong. In her book, Hunter explains: Like dogs, humans need training, leadership, respect and reward. And most importantly, a sense of belonging. In every pack a dog has its role.

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Building a Supportive Environment for Your Online Community

NTEN

'Darby Burn Strong. Flight Coordinator. Little Bird. To build a supportive environment for your online community, we should incorporate what we've learned from history, anthropology, sociology, and philosophy. Building community is a sentiment that is bandied about a lot these days. Whether it is meant as an attempt to create a supportive environment where you live or mimic the same type of vision in an online setting, the motivation seems to be the same: to gather with other folks in order

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Best Practices: How to Hashtag

Tech Soup

'Before I go to any conference or event, I determine whether there's an official hashtag for it or one that attendees are using. Why? I've found the best way to find out what's resonating with people at an event is to see what their sharing on social media. Hashtags make it super easy to join conversations, find like-minded individuals and organizations, and discover important topics or news.

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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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Why Board Members Need to Be on Board with Nonprofit Storytelling

NonProfit Hub

'Nonprofit storytelling is crucial to conveying your organization’s message to donors and volunteers alike. Your staff knows your mission backwards and forwards—but who’s missing? We caught up with master storyteller Lori Jacobwith at the 2014 AFP Conference in San Antonio. Check out the short video below of Lori explaining why it’s so important that your board members get on board with nonprofit storytelling.

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Mission Statements Must Have The Three Things

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'A lot of companies struggle when creating their mission statement. Author Peter F. Drucker provides the following good advice in one of my favorite book''s of his, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization :" Every mission statement has to reflect three things : Opportunities Competence Commitment In other words, he explains: What is our purpose?

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What Madison Avenue Ad Agencies Know about Facebook that You Don’t

NTEN

'Ben Martin. Chief Engagement Officer. Online Community Results. The very agencies that — by purchasing Likes and plastering its logo all over their traditional advertising buys — helped build Facebook into a multi-billion dollar corporation have grown exhausted of the bait and switch. They’ve invested time and money to build up an ocean of Likes only to be told by Facebook that they need to invest again just to get messages out to the audience they’ve grown.

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Upcoming Webinar April 3: Four Nonprofit CRM Strategies

Tech Soup

'Nonprofits looking for constituent relationship management systems. (CRM) are often enamored by the features and bells and whistles. Successful CRM, however starts with strategy – how does your nonprofit. go about achieving your mission? During Four Nonprofit CRM Strategies , a free hour-long webinar on Thursday, April 3 at 11 a.m. Pacific time (2 p.m.

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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.