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SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

and since you have an extra day to just do YOU… Check Out This Week’s Nonprofit Highlights. Tech Impact compiled 20 Insightful Nonprofit Technology and Social Media Stats , validating the need for nonprofits to establish a social media presence and incorporate story in order to grow their supporter base.

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AUGUST 25, 2014

I think I speak for many of us when I say I’d prefer to get something meaningful done at my next conference, in real time, while I had the attention of a cross section of other nonprofit technology leaders. The Future of Technology. The Conference Tracks: Impact Leadership . Digital Strategy.

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OCTOBER 13, 2013

Here are this week’s nonprofit highlights: Pinterest. With 70 million users, it’s about time that nonprofit organizations begin tapping into this goldmine. Nonprofit Hub documents the 7 Steps to Compelling Staff Bios On Your Nonprofit Website. Find me on Twitter and lets keep sharing. It’s hot.

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JANUARY 11, 2017

It’s a new year and that means a new, comprehensive benchmark report on the performance of nonprofits using Luminate Online. Data is also the irrefutable evidence we need to get approval for a new tactic, employee, or technology. If data isn’t part of your nonprofit culture, make that a big goal this year! Giving USA.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

The crux of his post: nonprofit organizations haven’t bothered to “to show up in a big way” in new marketing and communications efforts – namely social media from fear of change. Seth writes “Take a look at the top 100 twitter users in terms of followers. with activity over the post. via @ ehrenfoss.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

The Case Foundation is in the middle of a month-long series called “Gear Up for Giving” to provide social media tutorials to help nonprofits and their supporters understand how to use key tools and techniques to create awareness, catalyze civic action and cultivate new supporters and donors for their causes. Author: Jordan Viator.

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OCTOBER 3, 2014

We’re days away from Blackbaud’s premier conference for nonprofits. This is the conference where around two thousand nonprofit professionals come together to re-charge their passion, power on for their missions, and get energized with peers. per picture shared using #BBCon on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

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JUNE 7, 2011

The following post is by Michelle Murrain and was originally posted on her blog, the Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology. So I do have social media ennui , but I am also somewhat of a data geek, and cool ways of moving social media data into one’s nonprofit data workflow is pretty important in my most humble opinion.

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MAY 8, 2017

It requires the right combination of fundraising expertise, engaged staff members, and savvy technology. According to the Global NGO Online Technology Report , Millennials are most inspired to give by social media. Allow fundraising pages to be shared on Facebook and Twitter from their fundraising dashboard.

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MARCH 21, 2019

Why technology is a helpful tool but not necessarily a solution. New technology and tactics emerging in 2019. Listen Now: Resources: Cheryl Contee on Twitter. The power of online influencers and micro-influencers. Where should organizations start with digital ads. Do Big Things.

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JULY 7, 2016

Twitter began as a way to connect with influencers. However, the question remains, how does a nonprofit connect with real people on social media? Considering Brene is active on Twitter (@BreneBrown), I know she’d agree her quote applies to social media too! Want more nonprofit marketing and fundraising ideas?

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AUGUST 18, 2016

I was a young Gen Xer, empowered with a brand new Bondi Blue iMac® G3 desktop computer, that was emboldened by the belief that my generation was going to pioneer how nonprofits used the Internet. In truth, we did change the world, and we did pioneer how nonprofits use the Internet. It is a skillset that takes years to acquire.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Because super advocates offer the depth of organizing often times lost in the era of mobilization, we’ve written a comprehensive resource about how a nonprofit can develop a program to leverage one of their most powerful assets to deliver their mission. What super advocates can do for your nonprofit: Raise money from friends and family.

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MARCH 11, 2010

My favorite part of SXSW in recent years is the flood of nonprofit and socially conscious topics, speakers and movements that are becoming more prevalent on the line-up. For news and happenings from the live event, feel free to follow me at @jordanv on Twitter). Hear from the nonprofits that have made it happen.”

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Because super advocates offer the depth of organizing often times lost in the era of mobilization, we’ve written a comprehensive resource about how a nonprofit can develop a program to leverage one of their most powerful assets to deliver their mission. What super advocates can do for your nonprofit: Raise money from friends and family.

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AUGUST 7, 2012

And one that makes me asks, are nonprofits overlooking their millennial donors and prospects? 65% prefer to learn about nonprofits through their website. 65% prefer to read about news when a nonprofit sends email. 67% have interacted with a nonprofit through Facebook. 67% have interacted with a nonprofit through Facebook.

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JUNE 15, 2015

Social Media is an aspect of technology that has been more enticing, faster-moving, more powerful, and more fickle than any other mode of communication—an almost daily topic here on npENGAGE, and one that nonprofit grassroots activists are constantly trying to harness. Don’t get dazzled by the 127 different social media platforms.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Funny thing that’s happened in technology lately: as more of your donors use smaller screens like tablets and phones, your desktop donors’ screens are growing. Include easy ways for donors to share that they donated on Facebook or Twitter and invite them to explore something new on your website. Add a fancy image background.

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DECEMBER 14, 2009

The holidays are in full swing, and in between the last minute shopping, out-of-town guests, and end-of-year nonprofit campaigns, most of us are trying to fit in as much time as possible to make a positive impact in our own way. Get your nomination and recognition on over at the Nonprofit Holiday Heroes page! Tweet this.

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JULY 2, 2018

With the rise of technology has come a proliferation of giving channels nonprofits can, and arguably should, utilize to fundraise. Not only does this make keeping existing donors more important, but it means that nonprofits may need to try new things to attract more potential donors. Online giving is kind of like cable TV.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Get ready for some great insights from a marketer that has a passion for engaging the nonprofit community and Blackbaud customers. — —. How’s that for a compelling reason to leverage mobile technology? So, what does all this mobile jargon have to do with nonprofits? Mobile technology revolutionizes the constituent experience.

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MARCH 4, 2019

In 1999, Blackbaud pioneered the nonprofit technology market by introducing reliable, secure, and donor-friendly online donation forms. The last three years, in particular, have shown how online giving continues to be a growth engine for fundraising in the nonprofit sector. Stop, Start, and Continue. It’s in our org charts.

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MARCH 11, 2014

But with the technological innovation happening all around us, it’s important to consider whether your nonprofit is taking advantage of the solutions that can ultimately help power your mission forward. The 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference (#14NTC) kicking off this Thursday is the premier event to help you answer that question.

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MAY 27, 2015

It’s been almost 20 years since I was first introduced to the nonprofit world. Like many of you, I never planned to go into the nonprofit industry and certainly didn’t train for it, but when I discovered the work and the people I was instantly smitten. Nonprofit Marketing Guide.com. Nonprofit Hub. She was a leader.

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OCTOBER 28, 2015

We want to arm you with the ability to take advantage of technology in new ways. Millennials and Gen Y came up a lot in both sessions which makes sense given the sessions were on Your Future Donor and The Future of Nonprofit Technology. And much of the discussion around The Future of Nonprofit Technology started with people.

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APRIL 14, 2017

If you’re like most nonprofits and charitable organizations you’re seeing growth in online giving. Certainly, many nonprofits and charitable organizations have made great improvements in the way they conduct their online fundraising. What does this mean for your nonprofit or charitable organization’s fundraising strategy?

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APRIL 27, 2010

And the nonprofit community is an exceptional example of a group that thrives from people. A number of different social media pundits, interactive leaders and nonprofit professionals have started chiming in on their thoughts around the issue. Nonprofits already taking advantage of the new features. ” – Robert Scoble.

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MARCH 17, 2011

Today at NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference I attended the Convio affinity user meeting. The Convio Community , LearnCenter: Training , Facebook , Twitter and right here on Connection Café are all online forums available to you. Author: Gene Austin.

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JULY 7, 2016

And all of this is happening on social media—Facebook, Twitter, SnapChat, Instagram, Periscope—in the palms of their hands. Doing Good is for Everyone, Not Just Nonprofits. Technology is removing barriers and empowering both organizations and individuals to do more—to drive real change. The philanthropic industry is evolving.

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MARCH 2, 2015

NTC is the largest technology conference for nonprofits and this week I am heading there for the first time ever. Follow me on twitter for updates @djvermenton. Nonprofit News #15NTC #nptech nonprofit tech Nonprofit Technology Network NTEN Online Fundraising Online marketing'

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JUNE 6, 2012

In our initial blog post , we identified five key shifts affecting the environment for nonprofits that have co-mingled with the economy to create the potential for continued rough times. Shift #1: Nonprofits need to engage their donors. They tie accomplishment of the nonprofit organization, or the cause, to their own donor identities.

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DECEMBER 17, 2008

However, today’s webinar on Social Media for Social Good provided some great insight and answers to the questions and concerns the nonprofit technology industry as a whole still have about social and new media, which gave me a better idea on the areas that still need work or additional education to help the sector move forward in 2009.

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MARCH 4, 2014

As part of everydayhero’s Marketing team, Georgia has worked closely with a range of both large and small not-for-profits, empowering them to grow their campaigns through innovative technology solutions and targeted Supporter engagement programs. Learn more about everydayhero by following them on Twitter.

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DECEMBER 18, 2018

In all of our sessions, it has become clear that the connected hospital concept, even connected healthcare overall, is about much more than technology, though technology matters. You, as a healthcare organization, have new resources at your disposal to work with current and potential donors.

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APRIL 17, 2009

Published on Wordpress and Typepad and others Insights from nonprofit sisters and brothers Keeping my online strategy from going to the dogs These are a few of my favorite blogs. In homage to her show, which I very much enjoy, today I decided to do a "Sally's favorite nonprofit-strategy-and-technology blogs roundup."

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JULY 17, 2015

It might seem scary that the future of the nonprofit sector will soon be in the hands of teens and college graduates who seem to only care about whatever is displayed on the screen of their smartphone or tablet. Generation Y gives 47% through a nonprofit’s website. The Statistics: Generation Y gives 62% through their mobile phones.

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MARCH 19, 2011

When I saw a session at the Nonprofit Technology Conference about 10 tips for peer-to-peer fundraising, I thought "I bet there are some nonprofiteers out there who could use these tips.and I bet they can't all be in DC this week because they are busy making the world a better place." As fundraisers, we know this.

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