EveryAction
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
'Fundraising is a huge job at any nonprofit. No matter the size, legacy, or cause, all nonprofit organizations dedicate endless time + resources to soliciting donated dollars. That got us thinking: is it possible to cheat at nonprofit fundraising + get away with it? If so, social fundraising might just be the ace up your organization''s sleeve.
Robert Weiner
FEBRUARY 9, 2015
'Copyright P. S. Mueller [link]. Does it feel like you never find the right combination of technologies to just make things work? Do you lie awake at night and wonder how everything is going to get done, or why a new project was just dumped on your plate? If you technology decisions at your organization are driven by some of the following, we’d love to see you at NTEN''s Nonprofit Technology Conference (aka the NTC): We chose the system because we have a volunteer who knows it.
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TechImpact
FEBRUARY 9, 2015
'Nonprofits exist because the community at large believes the world can be a better place. Whether they’re giving $5.00 or $500, it’s the contributions from the community that enables nonprofits to enact sweeping social change. Whether it was because of ice buckets or responsive web design, according to blackbaud’s recent study of 4,798 nonprofits, who […].
VisionLink
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
'Please help us in congratulating 2-1-1 ! Today, February 11th, is National 2-1-1 Day and VisionLink would like to be the first to say how proud we are to support 2-1-1s and their mission to provide free and confidential information and referral services to millions of Americans nationwide. Right now, 2-1-1 operators across the nation are assisting with requests for services including housing, food, health care, and a variety of other services.
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.
Byte Technology
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
'The fundraiser—whether it’s an inspired event, online appeal or one-time contest—should of course be considered an important component of any non-profit’s campaigning effort. However, ask any NPO media guru what’s the difficult part of generating interest in said fundraiser and their answer will no doubt involve achieving a well-canvassed publicity campaign: in short, you can create the concept, but you need to encourage supporters to pass the word.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 10, 2015
'On February 12th, I’ll be presenting on a FREE Guidestar Webinar on healthy and productive meetings and talking about walking meetings (register here ). There is much research out there about why sitting at work is downright dangerous for your health. There is also research about how walking or even standing up at work can increase you and your team’s creativity.
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Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 9, 2015
'Social media can be a great tool to reach out to potential members and engage current ones. Here''s a summary of the Social Media Update 2014 report by the Pew Research Internet Project that looks into social media habits and demographics of users.
NTEN
FEBRUARY 9, 2015
'Justin Yuen. Founder and President. FMYI. Your board of directors care about your mission enough to serve in a leadership role for your organization. How can you engage them meaningfully? A common goal I’ve seen during my service on 11 nonprofit boards and government-related advisory committees is wanting to better engage a board or committee. Scaling a positive impact in the community requires hard work and intense collaboration.
See3
FEBRUARY 9, 2015
'Digital annual reports can provide interactive experiences for constituents and better data for nonprofits. So why has it been so hard to break the bad habit of printed annual reports? The post Digital Annual Reports Rock. Why Don’t More Nonprofits Use Them? appeared first on The See3 Blog.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 9, 2015
'These quotes truly inspire me : “The three common characteristics of best companies -- they care, they have fun, they have high performance expectations.” -- Brad Hams “The one thing that''s common to all successful people: They make a habit of doing things that unsuccessful people don''t like to do.” -- Michael Phelps “It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit." -- Harry S.
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.
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 13, 2015
'The latest edition of the Nonprofit Communications Trends Report offers up some excellent insight into the minds of non-profit staff. We''ve gathered some highlights and shared a handy inforgraphic to help make sense of it all.
NTEN
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
'What does digital strategy look like in your organization? We asked, and nearly 500 individuals from nonprofit organizations responded! In collaboration with Care2 and hjc , we are excited to release the first ever 2015 Digital Outlook Report that captures the digital strategy landscape in nonprofit organizations, as well as strategies in 2015 for staffing, tactics, tools, and more.
Have Fun - Do Good
FEBRUARY 10, 2015
'Many of us feel time-crunched. Like we need more spaciousness in our lives for all kinds of things, including working on our big vision. Now sometimes, "I don''t have enough time," can really mean, "I''m exhausted and need more sleep," or "I''m afraid," or "I don''t want to fail," or "I don''t want to have to make a decision and focus on one project.
See3
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
'YouTube has also dominated video views for the past decade. In July of 2013, YouTube had about 18 billion video views. But last August, something remarkable happened: Facebook had more video views than YouTube. The post Is Facebook Video Killing YouTube? appeared first on The See3 Blog.
Advertiser: Digital Ocean
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.
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
'Here are highlights from our Expert Webinar – Tools For More Effective Board Meetings – with Rick Lent.
NTEN
FEBRUARY 10, 2015
'Allyson Kapin. Co-founder. Rad Campaign. Online harassment is a real concern and one that online communities must acknowledge and address. In May 2014, Rad Campaign, Lincoln Park Strategies, and Craig Newmark conducted a poll to understand experiences of online harassment. NTEN staff interviewed Rad Campaign''s Allyson Kapin to discuss the poll''s findings.
Tech Soup
FEBRUARY 12, 2015
'Will you be joining us in Austin for the 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference ? TechSoup will be hosting a pre-conference workshop on Office 365; exhibiting at the NTC Science Fair; speaking at plenary events, breakout sessions, and a "Birds of a Feather" lunch; and facilitating networking opportunities. We look forward to seeing you there!
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2015
'This week, Herminia Ibarra will release her latest book, Act Like A Leader, Think Like A Leader. Contrary to popular opinion, Ibarra argues that you have to act your way into a new type of leadership thinking instead of thinking your way into it. And to do this, you need to develop and practice outsight (versus insight). To do that, you should: Redefine your job to make time for more strategic work and more work outside your function, unit and even organization.
Advertiser: Syncrony
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.
BoardAssist
FEBRUARY 10, 2015
'“Does the thought of making a six figure ask make your palms sweat?” Guest blogger and fundraising consultant Rachel Muir can relate. In this week’s guest post, Rachel offers us all some great advice on how to nail the ask. We’re grateful Rachel! 10 Soft Skills to Nail the Ask. Does the thought of making a six figure ask make your palms sweat?
NTEN
FEBRUARY 13, 2015
'Melissa Chavez. Consultant. Your community may be awesome, but it needs tending to thrive and grow well. I''ve observed a lot and have seen many communities change and evolve over the years as problems arise, membership grows, or a leader leaves and people start speaking up about new needs. Here are some steps every community — new or long-established — should think about, and hopefully discuss, to ensure their community thrives in the future.
Tech Soup
FEBRUARY 9, 2015
'Hello World! I'm Steve, a data scientist working with the team at TechSoup and I'm starting a biweekly conversation about how we can all use data and information to drive smarter decisions. I've been working in the analytics industry for more than two decades now, with a many different types of organizations, and I hope some of my insights can help you if you're interested in using more data, or using it in smarter, more efficient ways.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 10, 2015
'There is an important difference between giving your employees positive feedback and giving them praise. Positive feedback focuses on the specifics of job performance. Praise, often one-or two-sentence statements, such as “Keep up the good work,” without positive feedback leaves employees with empty feelings. Worse yet, without positive feedback, employees feel no sense that they are appreciated as individual talents with specific desires to learn and grow on the job and in their careers, repor
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!
NonProfit Hub
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
'Heidi Hancock, CFRE, is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub and the founder of Mosaic. She has more than 18 years of experience in nonprofit management and institutional advancement. Heidi is hosting The Nonprofit Treasure Map Workshop, which includes three interactive sessions designed to help you increase your donations. Sign up today! _. Do you choke up at the thought of asking someone for money?
NTEN
FEBRUARY 12, 2015
'Ben Martin. Chief Engagement Officer. Online Community Results. The success of Community Management Appreciation Day (CMAD) is proof positive that the role of the community manager is ascendant. Is 2015 the year of the community manager? If the stratospheric growth of Community Manager Appreciation Day (CMAD) is any indication, the answer would appear to be a big, fat “Yes!”.
Tech Soup
FEBRUARY 10, 2015
'Interested in how secure you'll be online this year? Some of the smartest people in the online privacy industry gave their candid views on what is in store for our personal data at the recent Open Forum on Data Privacy Trends in San Francisco. The good news is that there are now good tools for us to keep our personal data our own business. The bad news is that many of us probably won't use them, and that our prospects will get dimmer in the coming age of the Internet of Things (IoT).
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 9, 2015
'In his new book, Fail Fast or Win Big: The Start-up Plan for Starting Now , author Bernhard Schroeder gives you the edge he believes you''ll need to be an entrepreneur who can launch a profitable business—in 90 days or less. He draws on his work with many talented entrepreneurs (the founders of Yahoo! and Amazon included), and presents a proven expedient route to start-up success.
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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.
NonProfit Hub
FEBRUARY 9, 2015
'You’re so vain—you probably think this post is about you, don’t you? Okay, okay, it is. It’s all about the “you.” Tom Ahern has developed a system for your communications called the “You” Test. But the basic concept is that you should be using twice as many ‘you’ words as ‘I’ or ‘we’ words. And it’s best understood with real world examples.
NTEN
FEBRUARY 13, 2015
'To demonstrate our love for the NTEN Community, we have a special offer for Valentine''s Day: register for the Online 15NTC between Friday, February 13 and Tuesday, February 17, and receive a free Online NTC registration for a friend or colleague. We''ve been working hard to ensure that this year''s Nonprofit Technology Conference is the best one yet—with educational programs, expert speakers, and lots of conversation starting ideas.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
'Fundraising is getting personal. Whether big, small or mid-sized, nonprofits are looking for ways to better understand donors and focus their fundraising on creating opportunities for donors to support the particular causes and interests they care about. “It’s really the personal touch in all areas,” says Brooke Fairman, director of development at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, R.I. “We’re looking for what makes the donors tick, not just treating every
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 12, 2015
'Insecure managers hog the credit for a job well done. Or, they hide the credit and don''t give credit where credit is due. These managers are afraid to let their employees be in the limelight. Secure and successful managers talk up their employees, highlighting the good performance they''ve done, and are eager to give credit where credit is due. They promote their staff to their supervisor and to others within their organization.
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