AFP Blog

JANUARY 4, 2016

Why Your Nonprofit Website Needs a Privacy Policy (And What to Include) : "If you’re a typical nonprofit, you probably collect a significant amount of sensitive information from your users—even if it’s simply the IP addresses gathered by your site statistics package.

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AFP Blog

JULY 11, 2014

Online Channel for Not-for-Profits The Online Channel is a central source of information for not-for-profits. Here you will find guidance on how to start and manage your not-for-profit or charitable organization. You can get information about the laws and regulations that apply to not-for-profits and where to go for funding.

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AFP Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Red Cross Fights Disasters With Social Media, Mobile Apps GOOGL - Investors.com : "In response, disaster relief organizations are creating mobile apps and better leveraging technologies like geographic information systems (GIS) and social media to improve their reach and services. via Blog this'

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AFP Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2014

His organization, the top funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans in the country, is developing Salesforce as a data warehouse for their grantee information and document management. " ''via Blog this'''

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AFP Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2015

It’s the first place people look to learn about your organization and take advantage of all that you offer. For associations and other nonprofit membership organization, their website is how they keep members engaged and informed." 'via via Blog this'

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AFP Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

This information could be very helpful for nonprofits in discovering where the majority of demographics your organization may be serving reside in the social media world.'

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AFP Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

massnonprofit news :: : "Knowledge management—also called KM—is the process of choosing and using tools and systems to effectively gather, organize, share, and use information, of any topic and type, within and between individuals, organizations, and groups." ''via Blog this'''

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AFP Blog

MARCH 29, 2016

There’s no denying that some of that information could be used by your organization, and you don’t need to be a statistics major to take advantage of it. Here are some things that can help you understand how your organization can use data for good. IBM says that 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are produced every day.

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AFP Blog

MAY 4, 2015

CoolData blog : "When should an organization acquire some kind of database system or CRM? Any organization, no matter how small, has to track activity and record information for operational purposes. When does a small nonprofit need a database?

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AFP Blog

JULY 24, 2013

massnonprofit.org :: : Nonprofits, like other organizations, need to effectively and efficiently problem solve and share ideas, and real-time collaboration tools provide a means of communication and information sharing that enables geographically diverse teams to create content, make decisions, and drive the organization forward.

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AFP Blog

JUNE 13, 2014

For decades, art institutions have individually collected basic information about their own subscribers and donors — names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mails — as part of their marketing strategy.

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AFP Blog

JUNE 13, 2014

Nope, it’s just Voly, the new social website that connects volunteers and organizations in North Texas.' Sound like a philanthropic utopia?

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AFP Blog

JANUARY 23, 2012

Exempt Organization Select Check : Exempt Organization Select Check Exempt Organizations Select Check is an on-line search tool that allows users to select an exempt organization and check certain information about its federal tax status and filings.

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AFP Blog

MAY 18, 2015

Popular trademarks or trade names of nonprofits often are used to attract individuals to donate money or provide personal information by serving as means to create a false online identity" 'via Blog this'

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AFP Blog

APRIL 18, 2012

Website pages provide information, but they don’t allow for an exchange to take place – they broadcast rather than engage. But there’s a big difference between having a blog and having a website.

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AFP Blog

MARCH 14, 2012

Microsoft launches TechSoup in PHL | GMA News Online | The Go-To Site for Filipinos Everywhere : As Microsoft Philippines celebrated NGO (non-government organization) Connection Day, it simultaneously launched TechSoup Asia which aims to help organizations acquire technology information and resources.

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AFP Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2014

and was inspired to organize electronics reuse practitioners in Europe to share information about the field." ''via Blog this''' RECOSI is an Ireland-based nonprofit trade association that was founded in early 2014 by Martin Reddy. Reddy had attended several of the ICRS events in the U.S.

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AFP Blog

JANUARY 22, 2015

We’re so glad that the GlobalGiving network is becoming so valuable for vital organizations that would otherwise not have access to corporate or foundation funding, or resources like donated smartphones and a custom-made app.”"

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AFP Blog

JANUARY 29, 2015

Also, note that many organizations use software developed to track all kinds of constituents - funders, clients, customers, etc. - Therefore, this page could not be considered a comprehensive list of software that can be used to manage volunteer information. " ''via Blog this'''

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AFP Blog

APRIL 19, 2013

The aim is to get people to donate $1 to different organizations, while getting the complete information about how your donation will be used up front. The app is called One Today, and it’s currently invite only for Android users at this time.

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AFP Blog

APRIL 20, 2012

3 Online Traffic Measures All Nonprofits Should Track - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas : But how much of this information is really important—especially for groups that have limited time to track and analyze data about viewers?

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AFP Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Counting Aloud Together | Stanford Social Innovation Review : If you’re a nonprofit leader, you understand that the pressure to build data-informed practices—and to improve your services using data—has never been greater.

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AFP Blog

JANUARY 25, 2013

Techies also tend to regard failure as pretty interesting – as a good source of information about what ought to be fixed when Version 97.53.01 This form of process orientation can be less than endearing to decision-makers in nonprofit organizations. of the software is released.

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AFP Blog

JANUARY 23, 2012

Reboot: Ten Tips for Working with IT Consultants : The situation: you want a new website; or you think an app would be useful; or perhaps you want to beef up your organization's e-commerce. It might be time to hire an Information Technology (IT) consultant.

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AFP Blog

MAY 16, 2011

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. : "YouTube is an interactive worldwide community—there are a lot of ways to use the platform to inform people, get them to participate, and grow awareness of your organization."

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AFP Blog

MAY 13, 2011

TechNet Blogs : "n order to assist with the recovery, TechSoup Japan, a program of the Japan NPO Center, is working with Microsoft, Adobe, and Symantec to aid local nonprofit organizations whose facilities are damaged in the earthquake by providing software donations. More information is available here in Japanese.

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AFP Blog

JULY 5, 2011

Budget Friendly Videos for Nonprofits : "Video has long been a highly effective medium for getting out a message, but only in recent years — with the advent of inexpensive cameras, consumer-friendly editing software and broadband Internet — has it become truly accessible to everyone, including your nonprofit organization.

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AFP Blog

MARCH 14, 2012

Communities: Real and Imagined by Quintus Jett of Rutgers University | Community Techknowledge : I've seen many nonprofit organizations struggle with how to harness the growing capabilities of social media to build community and resources.

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AFP Blog

JUNE 29, 2011

The most effective nonprofit leaders are well-armed with important information about their organizations before they consider their web strategy, either internally or externally through a consultant. After all, you certainly don't need to be a tech guru to be invested in the success of your marketing and communications.

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AFP Blog

JANUARY 22, 2010

Don't let Twitter, Facebook, Google be the only game in town - CNN.com: "There's no reason that organizations or individuals who want to use the Web to relay critical information have to rely on Twitter or Facebook or Google or any other giant of the technology industry in the first place.

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AFP Blog

MAY 25, 2011

The museum has incorporated QR codes—a barcode that smartphones use to link to online information—into four of its main exhibits. And even though the organization has no technology workers, its marketing staff members figured out how to create the codes and make the idea work."

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AFP Blog

MARCH 2, 2010

Social Media Builds Support, But Fundraising Lags Overall - Press - AFP: "dealware, an organization that offers reviews and information on software for nonprofits, recently surveyed 459 nonprofit staff members who were already using social media at their organizations.

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AFP Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

New Online Catalogue for Philanthropy in Washington, DC | Leading Companies for Good | Fast Company: "Now more than ever, individuals, corporations, and foundations want to make informed choices when they make financial contributions to nonprofit organizations. So how do you know which organizations to support?A

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AFP Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Bringing the Business of IT to the Nonprofit World | GOOD: "Bringing the Business of IT to the Nonprofit World * Posted by: WilliamSimpson * on November 9, 2009 at 1:17 pmFive questions every nonprofit IT department should be askingIn the world of nonprofits, as in most organizations, decisions can be made fast.

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AFP Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2008

: "October 1, 2008 (Computerworld) What if there were a way for you to directly help the neediest families in your community and the world — or for help to find you, after a fire, flood or some personal tragedy — without the involvement of a government agency, nonprofit organization or church?

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AFP Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

OFBCI: One Stop Shop Portal : Seeking to provide a single location where Indiana nonprofits can access information from varying agencies within state government, the One Stop Shop Web Portal is the first place Indiana's Faith-Based and Community-Based organizations should go to access information about opportunities like:

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