TechImpact

APRIL 1, 2014

Or did you know that the highly trafficked social media outlet has recently launched a new platform, called the Volunteer Marketplace that helps match nonprofits with talented volunteers? Both are true, and by utilizing this powerful platform you are enabling your nonprofit access to hundreds or thousands of skilled, volunteer workers.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

A for-profit business with hundreds of paid employees will run differently than a nonprofit business being supported by hundreds of volunteers. As opposed to an employee receiving their incentive from a paycheck, motivating a volunteer who is not being monetarily reciprocated for their services can sometimes be a daunting task.

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TechImpact

JUNE 4, 2014

Despite the efforts of social media networks like LinkedIn , many nonprofits still struggle engaging, gaining, and retaining volunteers. The good news is, a simple change in frame of mind when thinking about your volunteers could be all it takes to greatly improve retention and engagement. Better organization.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 29, 2014

No matter what kind of budget your nonprofit has, everyone can agree that volunteers are one of the best investments–primarily because they are free! However, mismanagement of volunteers due to other budgeting restraints could turn a fun, giving-back experience into a stressful, this-feels-like-work one. Survey volunteers.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

What the tagline should not be describing is the way your nonprofit handles its volunteers. billion hours of service, worth an estimated $175 billion, volunteers are what makes the nonprofit sector go. So how do you keep your volunteers volunteering, and subsequently giving more than non-volunteers to your nonprofit?

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Volunteers are the life blood of many nonprofit organizations. You might be thinking: “Sure, of course I know my volunteers are important. Learn how to better manage your volunteers. How many of your volunteers have been with your organization for over a year? Why retaining volunteers is critical.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Truth be told, unskilled and highly skilled volunteers are having a difficult time finding volunteer opportunities that are both challenging, engaging, and keeps them coming back for more. Sign-Up for Nonprofit Insights for Targeting Volunteers in 2015. How does your nonprofit keep its highly skilled volunteers engaged?

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Are your volunteers taken care of? If you were to ask all of your volunteers, how many of them would say they were given everything they needed to be successful? Chances are, your volunteers are what makes your nonprofit go. Despite their importance, too often nonprofits take the volunteers for granted.

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TechImpact

JUNE 18, 2014

Chances are good that without volunteers, your nonprofit does not function. The days of the newspaper advertisement, or flyer around town looking for volunteers is over. As a result, nonprofits and volunteers alike are turning to the internet to find, and fill, volunteer opportunities. Attract volunteers steadily.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Volunteers help nonprofits accomplish their mission. In most cases, without the hard work and dedication of volunteers, our nonprofits would not be able to function. Whether it’s planning events, fundraising, or even simply donating, volunteers are what makes the nonprofit organization world what it is today.

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TechImpact

JULY 5, 2013

Volunteers are an invaluable resource for most nonprofit organizations. For many nonprofits, volunteers are the life blood that keeps the organization running. According to a recent post from Socialbrite, engaging volunteers online can really pay off in the long run.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 23, 2013

We all know nonprofits don’t have a huge budget for a full IT support staff, but some nonprofits look for volunteers to help keep the technology cranking. Idealware lists several great suggestions to attracting more and better technology volunteers. What will the techie get from working with your organization?

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

A for-profit business with hundreds of paid employees will run differently than a nonprofit business being supported by hundreds of volunteers. As opposed to an employee receiving their incentive from a paycheck, motivating a volunteer who is not being monetarily reciprocated for their services can sometimes be a daunting task.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Nonprofits and charities use databases to manage donor, volunteer, and B2B profiles and aggregate data. In fact, most organizations would find it difficult to continue operating without a good database , as organizations deal with a multitude of data and information. Tech CRM data database management donors volunteers'

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TechImpact

JULY 15, 2014

Technology is enabling organizations of all kinds the unprecedented ability to communicate directly with all of their constituents. Industry News Social Tech nonprofit nonprofit technology nonprofits npTech volunteers' Why is this important? Idea testing. Social engagement.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Donors, volunteers, partners, and sponsors are considered the “life blood” of nonprofit organizations and foundations. ” Identify individuals and organizations. For instance, a donor might have volunteered with your organization, and is on the corporate board of a partnering company.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Most nonprofit organizations are small. of the world’s workforce employed in the nonprofit sector, a vast majority of those individuals are working as individuals, or in organizations less than 50 people. In fact, with over 7.4%

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TechImpact

APRIL 15, 2014

One of the biggest complaints employees of nonprofit (and for-profits, for that matter) organizations have is the lack of transparency between management and the employees. Attend volunteer events. Fundraising Leadership Social leadership nonprofit supporters volunteers' Image courtesy of Strategic Leadership Resources.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 15, 2015

There are many critical responsibilities that come with working for a non-profit organization. Promoting your cause, organizing your volunteers and raising money for your mission are just a few of the major responsibilities that can make or break your organization.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Salesforce is a constituent relationship management (CRM) system used by organizations to manage donor, volunteer, and business relationships on a multitude of levels. Volunteers. Manage volunteer profiles, schedules, jobs, shifts, and involvement in your nonprofit. Analyze user adoption across your organization.

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TechImpact

JULY 29, 2014

While a CRM can help organizations accomplish micro-goals, it should ultimately be thought of as a tool that helps nonprofits accomplish goals at the organizational level. How do you tell someone exactly what your CRM is going to accomplish at your organization? would you have an immediate answer?

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

.” Literally, they keep charity alive and help nonprofit organizations grow and flourish, so how do you keep your donors and sponsors interested in your nonprofit for years to come? Not just your volunteers and staff, but your nonprofit’s board and leaders. Introduce them to your team. Personalized communication.

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TechImpact

JULY 10, 2013

These days most organizations work hard to foster a network of supporters, constituents, volunteers, donors, and just about anybody else they can find online. Not only do the people who make up your online community engage … Continued The post Nurture Your Organization’s Online Community appeared first on Tech Impact.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 9, 2014

Lets just start with the fact that Salesforce is free to all 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Salesforce is a powerful, effective tool used by hundreds of successful for, and nonprofit organization alike. For example, say a volunteer is also a parent who annually donates to your nonprofit. Let that sink in.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Because nonprofits deal with donor, volunteer, partner, sponsor information, and market and social data, a sustainable backup solution is essential to maintaining these resources over time. Depending on the size of your organization, maintenance of your backup system should require less than 60 minutes per day.

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TechImpact

JULY 11, 2013

Your website is the face of your organization, but is it doing enough to engage visitors and transform them into something more? Blog Industry News Leadership Social Tech guidestar online social media volunteer website' appeared first on Tech Impact.

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TechImpact

JULY 16, 2014

Whether a volunteer opportunity, registrations for special events, general updates and news, or calls-to-action. Perhaps you organize a youth group, and coordinate quarterly roadside clean-ups as well. Segment your donor list by how they are affiliated with your organization. Types of communication. Program interests.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Sometimes, non-profits need more than fundraising to keep their organization successfully afloat and making a difference. Social Tech Mobile Fundraising Mobile Technology nonprofit nonprofit technology nonprofits social media storytelling volunteers' This is where corporate sponsorships come in to help.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 30, 2013

Social media: 56% of people donated to an organization because they read a story via social media. 53% of people who follow a nonprofit on social media show their support by volunteering. 37% of nonprofits attribute their organization’s success on social media to executive management’s advocacy of social media.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

In this case, the photo draws you in, and when you click through to the website , you can read full length stories and see great photos of children who have been helped by the organization. 2) Share photos of your volunteers in action. No Kid Hungry takes photos of their volunteers in action and posts them on Facebook.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Gartner , a tech analyst firm, created a list of trending technology resources nonprofits and organizations are taking advantage of to make a greater impact using more robust resources, at a lower cost than traditional IT. Image courtesy of Wisepreneur. Virtual Information. Integrated Systems.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Just like Black Friday, Giving Tuesday can be highly beneficial to your organization. The first impression and interaction between a new donor and your organization will make the donor form an impression about your organization and their experience with it. Pre-Campaign Action. Plan Your Resources.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Cybersecurity does not only apply to individuals, but to organizations as well. Protecting your donor and volunteer information is incredibly important in addition to day-to-day business information. 54% of organizations have some trust in the cloud when it comes to securing their data. Think Halloween is scary?

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Nonprofits use databases to handle volunteers, donors, staff, and more. However, nonprofit technology is booming and your organization might be looking for a more sustainable, automated management solution. Can you trust the information in your CRM, and does it still ring true to your organization’s initiatives?

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Database System Management Captivate 225

TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

This is no surprise, but it poses a growing dilemma among nonprofits and foundations as more and more donors, sponsors, and volunteers turn to technology to facilitate actions and make connections. The key change from web to social media and mail to mobile tools is the individual level of connection this technology allows.

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TechImpact

JUNE 2, 2014

There are so many profits all vying for the public’s attention and each one of those organization’s boasts an equally dedicated group of employees who care about their mission. They put a face to the organization, and shows why your call-to-action is more important than another. Videos bring your nonprofit to life.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 2, 2014

According to a recent study conducted by the Direct Marketing Association, email marketing has a 4,300% ROI , which is comparable to direct traffic, CPC, and even organic search traffic. While you’ve undoubtedly watched your organic Facebook reach plummet, it is simply not something you should be overly concerned about.

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