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Important Updates to Google’s Gmail That Nonprofits Need to be Aware Of

Pamela Grow

Just this month, Google made crucial changes to Gmail in an effort to combat spam and improve user experience. Starting in February 2024, Google will be implementing new rules aimed at curbing the misuse of Gmail for mass promotions. These updates may raise concerns, especially regarding the spam rate threshold.

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Lame spam of the day: Raw spam merge text

Robert Weiner

Some newbie spammer posted a message on my site that shows the contents of their spam merge database. I recognize so many snippets that have appeared in my spam folder over the years. { {I have|I’ve} been {surfing|browsing} online more than {three|3|2|4} hours today, yet I never found any interesting article like yours. {I

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New Google and Yahoo Standards for Email

M+R

Read time: 8 minutes Just this month, Google and Yahoo coordinated announcements of new requirements for email senders. Google and Yahoo are the two biggest providers of free email inboxes in the US. Now here’s the bad news: if you don’t get on board with the new requirements, you’re likely to see your emails going to spam.

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Social Media: Before You Get Started, Get Organized!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Create a Google Account and Set Up Google Alerts. The need to have a Google account will come up many times in your social media and mobile technology campaigns. Once you’ve set up your new Google account, sign up to receive Google Alerts via e-mail on a daily basis at google.com/alerts. Be honest and authentic.

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Data hoarding: Does the term apply to your donor data?

3rd Sector Labs

Have you been blocked for sending out spam because too many of your emails go to bad addresses? Not trying to scare anyone here, but a quick Google of “data hoarding” will produce articles talking about the potential legal issues of too much data, bad data, and data theft. This is referred to as data governance.

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11 LinkedIn Profile Tips for Nonprofit Professionals

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A profile that is 100 percent completed makes a strong first impression upon LinkedIn members and anyone who might be searching for you in Google or Yahoo! Featured on your profile, “Recommendations” are like references, and they are highly prized and much sought after on LinkedIn. Use a Professional Photo for Your Profile Photo.

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How To Make The Most of Google For Nonprofits

Kindful

On average, there are over 70,000 Google searches conducted every minute, which averages out to be approximately 5.5 Multiply this out and you’re looking at over one trillion Google searches every single year—and this number will keep growing. What exactly is Google for Nonprofits? Why we love Google for Nonprofits.

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