Byte Technology
MARCH 11, 2016
It’s obvious to any digital marketer—whether they be a nonprofit organization seeking to recruit donations, time and talent or a strictly for-profit concern simply chasing the success that comes with the almighty dollar—that utilizing Google Analytics is a great way to hone your online strategies in order to make the most of your efforts in the virtual world.
Wild Apricot
MARCH 9, 2016
As a nonprofit manager, you’re always searching for free, or inexpensive ways to broaden your reach, attract new members, and collect more donations. One area to consider is your online presence and network.
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 8, 2016
March 8th is International Women’s Day. This day was intended to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. But progress in gender parity has been slowed in many places across the world, especially in developing countries. To mark the date, the One Campaign has shared a research report called “ Poverty is Sexist ,” that documents how extreme poverty hurts girls and women harder and in different ways than it does boys and men, and to demand t
See3
MARCH 9, 2016
Hosted with YouTube, the DoGooder National Awards attract thousands of participants from across the globe who support social causes and the compelling stories of people making change in the world. The post Cast Your Vote for the DoGooder Awards appeared first on The See3 Blog.
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 10, 2016
Overland Park, Kansas-based author Leigh Branham, along with Mark Hirschfeld, awhile back completed a survey of 10,000 employees in 43 states to better understand what separates a "best places to work" company from other companies. What Branham and Hirschfeld discovered is that the best companies use six "universal drivers" that maximize employee engagement : Caring, Competent, and Engaging Senior Leaders Effective Managers Who Keep Employees Aligned and Engaged Effective Teamwork at All Levels
Wild Apricot
MARCH 11, 2016
Barry Altland, author recently held an expert webinar with Wild Apricot titled, “How to Build an Amazing Volunteer Recruitment Strategy.” The webinar participants asked Barry many questions about recruitment and volunteering. Read on to see Barry's insights.
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See3
MARCH 11, 2016
In a special three-part series on diversity, See3 sat down with Chicago Regional Organization for Antiracism (ROAR) to understand how nonprofits, social causes and the providers that serve them, could become more inclusive and more representative of our changing population. The post SERIES: Why Nonprofits Need to Have A Talk About “Diversity” (Part 3) appeared first on The See3 Blog.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 8, 2016
You can't lead if your employees, team or followers don't trust you. Building trust takes energy, effort and constant attention to how you act. To help build trust, follow these 16 tips , recommended by author Susan H. Shearouse : Be honest Keep commitments and keep your word Avoid surprises Be consistent with your mood Be your best Demonstrate respect Listen Communicate Speak with a positive intent Admit mistakes Be willing to hear feedback Maintain confidences Get to know others Practice empat
Wild Apricot
MARCH 9, 2016
You run a small, nonprofit or membership-based organization and you’re looking for inexpensive ways to gain new members. Have you thought of advertising on Facebook?
Tech Soup
MARCH 8, 2016
This year's #16NTC Nonprofit Technology Conference is in San Jose, right around the corner from TechSoup's San Francisco office. And we can't wait to see you there! TechSoup will be ALL OVER NTC this year. We'll be exhibiting , speaking at sessions , offering office hours and special events , and sharing exciting new TechSoup offerings.
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.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 11, 2016
I’m passionate about nonprofits and designing for nonprofits in equal measures. I seize every opportunity to celebrate both. In that pursuit, myself and my talented UX colleague Tim Hammond are beginning a new series highlighting the latest and greatest of nonprofit designs from around the world. This is our very first episode and we’ve curated some truly awesome work across web, mobile apps, print collateral, and even illustrations.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 8, 2016
After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership during 2015, my pick for 2015's best new leadership book was, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. If you have not already read the book, consider adding it to your to-read list! Although the book is authored by an award-winning financial advisor and primarily written for professionals in the financial services industry, this book is a must read for any leader who wants to create a nurturing heart culture that hinges on the human-centric valu
Wild Apricot
MARCH 8, 2016
Learn all about how to make your own Membership Funnel to bring in new leads and convert them at this year's Membership Growth Online Summit.
Tech Soup
MARCH 9, 2016
Dear Nonprofit Friends, First, I want to thank all of you for your support of our efforts to bring new technology programs to the sector. In the beginning, we solely included donated equipment. But as we increasingly sought to broaden our hardware offerings, we've expanded to new models. They range from discounted hardware in our catalog from various vendors to new affiliate relationships where unique discounts are available on other companies' websites.
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.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 8, 2016
Today, on International Women’s Day , I’m grateful, proud, realistic and hopeful. I tried to pick just one word that encapsulates what I’m thinking, but I just can’t, especially when I consider the incredible array of women interwoven in the fabric of my life and the many wonderful (and challenging) realities we all face. So I have picked these four words as orienting themes as I reflect on life – as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend, volunteer, board member
NonProfit Hub
MARCH 11, 2016
Denise McMahan is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub, and is the founder and publisher of CausePlanet.org where nonprofit leaders devour Page to Practice™ book summaries, author interviews and sticky applications from the must-read books they recommend. _. According to the recent Nonprofit Finance Fund State of the Sector survey, “Forty-two percent of organizations reported that they do not currently have the right mix of financial resources to thrive over the next three years.”.
VolunteerMark
MARCH 9, 2016
Software Advice gathered insights from over 100 event-planning professionals to construct a comprehensive overview of what makes a nonprofit fundraiser a successful, meaningful, and profitable one. If you work for a nonprofit and your team is struggling to develop ideas for your next fundraiser, this report will be of great service to you, your organization, and the sustainability of your nonprofit.
Tech Soup
MARCH 7, 2016
Spring forward into technology for your nonprofit or library during March! Spring isn't just about changing your clock and losing an hour of sleep. Spring is a time of renewal and an opportunity to grow. Join TechSoup for a series of webinars that offer something for everyone — from budding designers to sprouting Excel users. Nurture Your Photoshop Skills.
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.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 9, 2016
More and more nonprofit donations take place in today’s digital landscape, but how can causes ensure their online storefront is not only open for business, but optimized? As I explored this critical issue in my new book, Nonprofit Fundraising 101 , I interviewed Roderick Campbell, the CEO of nonprofit fundraising platform CommitChange. He shared a few takeaways from their efforts to maximize digital donations for Mercy House , a $3.8M nonprofit that has provided housing and support to California
AFP Blog
MARCH 9, 2016
The Mobile Frontier: Create Frictionless Content and Help Members Engage : "Engagement -- it’s that golden word everyone talks about and one important sign of a healthy community. Part of creating member engagement -- discussions, content creation, connections -- is removing all the barriers you can. For optimal engagement, it’s important that there’s as little friction as possible, which isn’t as hard as you’d think.
NonProfit Hub
MARCH 10, 2016
Abby Jarvis is a gust contributor for Nonprofit Hub. She is a blogger, marketer, and communications coordinator for Qgiv , an online fundraising service provider. Qgiv offers industry-leading online giving and peer to peer fundraising tools for nonprofit, faith-based and political organizations of all sizes. When she’s not working at Qgiv, Abby can usually be found writing for local magazines, catching up on her favorite blogs, or binge-watching sci-fi shows on Netflix. _.
Tech Soup
MARCH 6, 2016
Education is a critical part of TechSoup's mission. We want every nonprofit and library to have access to the right technology. But we also want everyone to have the knowledge and skills they need to effectively use technology to achieve their missions. That's why we're asking nonprofits and libraries some important questions , like: What technology topics do YOU want to learn about most?
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!
Connection Cafe
MARCH 11, 2016
As we discussed in part one of this series , the surge in crowdfunding has resulted in a populace who is accustomed to the idea of setting up a fundraising page. This is a positive development for those of us working in peer-to-peer fundraising, but it also presents a challenge as we need to compete in an increasingly flooded crowdfunding marketplace.
AFP Blog
MARCH 8, 2016
Technology Is Pushing Firms to Do Good More Authentically - The Chronicle of Philanthropy : "Technology Is Pushing Firms to Do Good More Authentically A BBC News report examines how technology is forcing some companies to take their corporate social responsibility efforts more seriously and make them more sustainable. Contrasting with past corporate campaigns that critics tarred as born of convenience or public relations, more major companies are working closely with local communities.
NonProfit Hub
MARCH 7, 2016
Abby Jarvis is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub. She is a blogger, marketer and communications coordinator for Qgiv , an online fundraising service provider. Qgiv offers industry-leading online giving and peer to peer fundraising tools for nonprofit, faith-based and political organizations of all sizes. When she’s not working at Qgiv, Abby can usually be found writing for local magazines, catching up on her favorite blogs or binge-watching sci-fi shows on Netflix.
Tech Soup
MARCH 10, 2016
Data security is such a persistent concern for our small organizations. But it's hard to know where we should focus our time and efforts toward fortifying our IT defenses. Kaspersky Labs has just come out with a new report that reveals the answer. To paraphrase Mahatma Gandhi, the answers are within. The new Kaspersky Labs report is called The Threats from Within.
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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.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 9, 2016
By now you’ve probably heard—online is a thing. It’s a big thing. As consumers, we are always connected. Does this sound like you? After hitting snooze on your mobile phone alarm 3 times you roll over and check your Outlook inbox, your Gmail inbox, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You get sidetracked by that old high school friend who seems suspiciously happy in her new relationship.
AFP Blog
MARCH 10, 2016
7 Action Items for Online Community Managers in the First 60 Days on the Job : 'via Blog this'
EveryAction
MARCH 7, 2016
Lately, we've been obsessed with storytelling. From capturing an audience's attention to inspiring listeners to action, telling great stories is equal parts creative and scientific. For nonprofits, great storytelling, especially in the digital space, is changing donor behavior in all of the best ways (think: more action, deeper connection, and higher donation rates.).
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