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Tax season is officially upon us! Filling out the paperwork for an individual tax return is one thing, but filing taxes for an organization is something else entirely. If this is your organization’s first tax season, or if you just want some helpful tips, we’ve got you covered. Taxes? MORE
I get it. You’re committed to making a difference in the world. You love you what you do and you’re good at it. But you struggle with finding the right balance between your work and having a fulfilling personal life. MORE
We’re eagerly packing our bags, and can’t wait to see our nonprofit friends and family from around the country at this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference in Portland, Oregon. MORE
Last week I presented a session at the Nonprofit Technology Conference called “ Activating A Culture of Resilience for Sustainable Impact ,” with fellow NTEN board members, Ananda Leeke & Meico Whitlock as well as Carrie Rice. We each tackled a different aspect of resilience. MORE
The importance of protecting Network Security cannot be overemphasized. Those who want to improve network security are aware that there are always new holes in the bulkhead that a hacker will exploit a user who is in a hurry. MORE
Just because your organization is small doesn’t mean it can’t bring in big donors. In fact, some of your best prospects might be right under your nose. These tips will help you find major donors by capitalizing on the connections you already have and expanding your reach in the community. MORE
Prospect researchers are up to their ears in data—and usually with requests. Responding to individual needs probably occupies most of your day but reacting to requests is not the best way to spend your time. MORE
Cheryl Contee, CEO of Do Big Things and author of the upcoming book “Mechanical Bull: How You Can Achieve Success,” joins the podcast to talk about digital innovation and how it can be used to increase stakeholder and supporter engagement. MORE
Daniella Dowiak is an account manager at Cathexis Partners. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for more than ten years. With a deep understanding of nonprofits’ limited resources, she is passionate about helping organizations get the most out of their technology. MORE
As a general rule, retaining existing donors costs less than acquiring new ones. Current donors are a curated universe who have already demonstrated a belief in your organization’s mission, and willingness to take action toward it. MORE
The idea is to start by saying that outsourcing any part of your business can be a challenging process to start with. This is especially true because nowadays you will be able to find quantities of information digitally. MORE
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) refers to all the initiatives businesses take on to make a positive impact on the world around them. MORE
Christy Noel is the Vice President of Digital Marketing Services at MobileCause where she advises nonprofits to accelerate their fundraising and engagement efforts through giving and marketing strategies via digital technologies. MORE
“Like a Girl” is a phrase we often hear to demean and deride, either consciously or not. Whether they are playing a sport or reacting to an awkward social situation, boys and girls alike are teased that they are running, throwing or crying “like a girl.” MORE
How’s the morale in your office? Are your staff members excited to work together? Or are you plagued with high turnover? How your staff feel about their work affects your bottom line, as donors and volunteers are turned off by a revolving door of staff members. MORE
Protecting your business against cyberattacks is vitally important for ensuring the continuous safe practice of your investment. All businesses have the threat of cyberattacks looming over their networks throughout the world and a successful attack can cause unthinkable amounts of damage. MORE
Thousands of volunteers have offered to assist in the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. High-level government officials have directed these generous people to National VOAD and their member agencies. We are honored that Visionlink, as a corporate partner, has been able to open access to the unaffiliated volunteer system to National VOAD and Volunteer Florida member organizations. Due to the ongoing uncertainty of Hurricane Irma, other states will be added as necessary. MORE
Soliciting corporate sponsorships doesn't have to be hard. Here are 3 simple steps to help you secure more sponsors MORE
It’s hard to know if you’re doing everything you can to maximize your online marketing efforts. Let’s start with these 10 ideas to cover the basics. Does your homepage inspire action? You have a very finite amount of time to prove why someone should remain on your website. MORE
Here’s the cold, hard truth: people won’t care about your newsletter unless you make them. That means going above and beyond to grow your list by being strategic about how you promote it. Follow these suggestions to step up your newsletter marketing game. Your pop-up matters. MORE
If you’re looking for new ways to keep your supporters engaged, consider launching a membership program. Both parties benefit here, as member fees can provide long-term financial support for your organization while supporters receive additional engagement opportunities and special perks. MORE
This week, I've had multiple conversations with colleagues in the arts, symphonies, and urban planning about the fear professionals have about "losing control" when opening up new opportunities for people to participate. MORE
Prior to working at Blackbaud, I spent 10 years working in annual giving. I’m embarrassed to admit that it hadn’t occurred to me in those years that all my work in annual giving was really direct marketing. MORE
When you want to buy a house, you might want to try the convenience brought by technology to help you with the home buying process. Well, you don’t have to look for apps anymore, we’ve listed the top apps that can help enhance your experience. APM Mobile. MORE
You and your team may not hit your revenue or profit goals this year. Or, perhaps your organization won't accomplish all its non-financial goals during in 2019. But, as a leader, you likely still have plenty to be thankful for within your workplace. So, be thankful. MORE
Whether you work for a small staff or you’re a bigger nonprofit with a clever new idea, crowdfunding can help you put your plans in motion. Crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter and Go Fund Me have shown great potential in terms of helping ambitious teams bring their visions to fruition. MORE
In our last Charitable Giving Report, we entered 2018 with a first look at answers to heady questions swirling around the sector. How was philanthropy affected by the tumult surrounding us? MORE
Turning one-time volunteers into longtime volunteers isn’t easy. That’s why establishing a sustainable, organized and engaging volunteer program should be one of your organization’s top priorities. MORE
Most small and medium businesses understand how important corporate responsibility (CR) is to employees and customers. It’s a due diligence task that big businesses have been working on for years and that SMBs are now making more of an effort to break into. MORE
By Gary Wohlfeill , Director of Marketing at CrowdRise , who works with partners to develop highly engaging fundraising campaigns and leads the marketing team in developing the CrowdRise brand. MORE
This piece originally appeared in “The Right Mix: How Diverse Income Models Influence Giving” by the Blackbaud Institute. Download the full report to learn how to develop a stable, sustainable, and supported organization. MORE
Personifest 2019 is just around the corner, and here are 3 reasons why you should be there MORE
There’s been a lot of talk recently about the $1.80 strategy on LinkedIn, most notably from Gary Vaynerchuk. If you’re skeptical don’t be because the strategy works. MORE
Photo by Equal Rights Advocates. Before I get to the topic of using posters to make your workshops or meeting more interactive (and fun), I want to wish you a Happy International Women’s Day! MORE
Date: April 16, 2019. Time: 1 pm EST/10 am PST. Presented by: Gary Wohlfeill of CrowdRise by GoFundMe. This webinar will walk through the basics of crowdfunding so that your nonprofit can utilize this growing fundraising method to bring in more money for your cause. MORE
Legacy applications are the mere backbone of the important part of the modern companies. However, they need a lot of maintenance and financial investments to keep them up and running. MORE
Want to meet EveryAction at this year's NTC? You've come to the right place for all our panels, demos, and happy hours. We have panels on everything from fundraising automation to donor acquisition and vendor client relationships. MORE
Introduction. Today the importance of case management software has increased due to the growing number of law firms. We have seen that most law suits are taken care either by a single lawyer or a big law firm. MORE
Connection Cafe
MARCH 21, 2019
Cheryl Contee, CEO of Do Big Things and author of the upcoming book “Mechanical Bull: How You Can Achieve Success,” joins the podcast to talk about digital innovation and how it can be used to increase stakeholder and supporter engagement.
NonProfit Hub
MARCH 21, 2019
Turning one-time volunteers into longtime volunteers isn’t easy. That’s why establishing a sustainable, organized and engaging volunteer program should be one of your organization’s top priorities.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 8, 2019
I get it. You’re committed to making a difference in the world. You love you what you do and you’re good at it. But you struggle with finding the right balance between your work and having a fulfilling personal life.
VisionLink
MARCH 4, 2019
Thousands of volunteers have offered to assist in the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. High-level government officials have directed these generous people to National VOAD and their member agencies. We are honored that Visionlink, as a corporate partner, has been able to open access to the unaffiliated volunteer system to National VOAD and Volunteer Florida member organizations. Due to the ongoing uncertainty of Hurricane Irma, other states will be added as necessary.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 19, 2019
Last week I presented a session at the Nonprofit Technology Conference called “ Activating A Culture of Resilience for Sustainable Impact ,” with fellow NTEN board members, Ananda Leeke & Meico Whitlock as well as Carrie Rice. We each tackled a different aspect of resilience.
Museum 2.0
MARCH 6, 2019
This week, I've had multiple conversations with colleagues in the arts, symphonies, and urban planning about the fear professionals have about "losing control" when opening up new opportunities for people to participate.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 4, 2019
How’s the morale in your office? Are your staff members excited to work together? Or are you plagued with high turnover? How your staff feel about their work affects your bottom line, as donors and volunteers are turned off by a revolving door of staff members.
Nonprofit Technology brings together the best content for nonprofit technical enthusiasts from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 8, 2019
Photo by Equal Rights Advocates. Before I get to the topic of using posters to make your workshops or meeting more interactive (and fun), I want to wish you a Happy International Women’s Day!
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
MARCH 4, 2019
We’re eagerly packing our bags, and can’t wait to see our nonprofit friends and family from around the country at this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference in Portland, Oregon.
NonProfit Hub
MARCH 8, 2019
Just because your organization is small doesn’t mean it can’t bring in big donors. In fact, some of your best prospects might be right under your nose. These tips will help you find major donors by capitalizing on the connections you already have and expanding your reach in the community.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 6, 2019
Prior to working at Blackbaud, I spent 10 years working in annual giving. I’m embarrassed to admit that it hadn’t occurred to me in those years that all my work in annual giving was really direct marketing.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 14, 2019
Daniella Dowiak is an account manager at Cathexis Partners. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for more than ten years. With a deep understanding of nonprofits’ limited resources, she is passionate about helping organizations get the most out of their technology.
Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director
MARCH 25, 2019
Protecting your business against cyberattacks is vitally important for ensuring the continuous safe practice of your investment. All businesses have the threat of cyberattacks looming over their networks throughout the world and a successful attack can cause unthinkable amounts of damage.
Givinga
MARCH 19, 2019
Most small and medium businesses understand how important corporate responsibility (CR) is to employees and customers. It’s a due diligence task that big businesses have been working on for years and that SMBs are now making more of an effort to break into.
NonProfit Hub
MARCH 18, 2019
Whether you work for a small staff or you’re a bigger nonprofit with a clever new idea, crowdfunding can help you put your plans in motion. Crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter and Go Fund Me have shown great potential in terms of helping ambitious teams bring their visions to fruition.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 7, 2019
Christy Noel is the Vice President of Digital Marketing Services at MobileCause where she advises nonprofits to accelerate their fundraising and engagement efforts through giving and marketing strategies via digital technologies.
Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director
MARCH 25, 2019
When you want to buy a house, you might want to try the convenience brought by technology to help you with the home buying process. Well, you don’t have to look for apps anymore, we’ve listed the top apps that can help enhance your experience. APM Mobile.
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
MARCH 5, 2019
As a general rule, retaining existing donors costs less than acquiring new ones. Current donors are a curated universe who have already demonstrated a belief in your organization’s mission, and willingness to take action toward it.
NonProfit Hub
MARCH 12, 2019
Here’s the cold, hard truth: people won’t care about your newsletter unless you make them. That means going above and beyond to grow your list by being strategic about how you promote it. Follow these suggestions to step up your newsletter marketing game. Your pop-up matters.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 20, 2019
Prospect researchers are up to their ears in data—and usually with requests. Responding to individual needs probably occupies most of your day but reacting to requests is not the best way to spend your time.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 21, 2019
By Gary Wohlfeill , Director of Marketing at CrowdRise , who works with partners to develop highly engaging fundraising campaigns and leads the marketing team in developing the CrowdRise brand.
Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director
MARCH 23, 2019
The idea is to start by saying that outsourcing any part of your business can be a challenging process to start with. This is especially true because nowadays you will be able to find quantities of information digitally.
Givinga
MARCH 5, 2019
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) refers to all the initiatives businesses take on to make a positive impact on the world around them.
NonProfit Hub
MARCH 4, 2019
If you’re looking for new ways to keep your supporters engaged, consider launching a membership program. Both parties benefit here, as member fees can provide long-term financial support for your organization while supporters receive additional engagement opportunities and special perks.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 20, 2019
This piece originally appeared in “The Right Mix: How Diverse Income Models Influence Giving” by the Blackbaud Institute. Download the full report to learn how to develop a stable, sustainable, and supported organization.
Nonprofits Source
MARCH 10, 2019
There’s been a lot of talk recently about the $1.80 strategy on LinkedIn, most notably from Gary Vaynerchuk. If you’re skeptical don’t be because the strategy works.
Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director
MARCH 22, 2019
Introduction. Today the importance of case management software has increased due to the growing number of law firms. We have seen that most law suits are taken care either by a single lawyer or a big law firm.
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
MARCH 6, 2019
Want to meet EveryAction at this year's NTC? You've come to the right place for all our panels, demos, and happy hours. We have panels on everything from fundraising automation to donor acquisition and vendor client relationships.
NonProfit Hub
MARCH 6, 2019
Tax season is officially upon us! Filling out the paperwork for an individual tax return is one thing, but filing taxes for an organization is something else entirely. If this is your organization’s first tax season, or if you just want some helpful tips, we’ve got you covered. Taxes?
Connection Cafe
MARCH 20, 2019
In our last Charitable Giving Report, we entered 2018 with a first look at answers to heady questions swirling around the sector. How was philanthropy affected by the tumult surrounding us?
Wild Apricot Blog
MARCH 7, 2019
Soliciting corporate sponsorships doesn't have to be hard. Here are 3 simple steps to help you secure more sponsors
Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director
MARCH 22, 2019
The importance of protecting Network Security cannot be overemphasized. Those who want to improve network security are aware that there are always new holes in the bulkhead that a hacker will exploit a user who is in a hurry.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 24, 2019
You and your team may not hit your revenue or profit goals this year. Or, perhaps your organization won't accomplish all its non-financial goals during in 2019. But, as a leader, you likely still have plenty to be thankful for within your workplace. So, be thankful.
NonProfit Hub
MARCH 14, 2019
It’s hard to know if you’re doing everything you can to maximize your online marketing efforts. Let’s start with these 10 ideas to cover the basics. Does your homepage inspire action? You have a very finite amount of time to prove why someone should remain on your website.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 14, 2019
“Like a Girl” is a phrase we often hear to demean and deride, either consciously or not. Whether they are playing a sport or reacting to an awkward social situation, boys and girls alike are teased that they are running, throwing or crying “like a girl.”
Wild Apricot Blog
MARCH 15, 2019
Personifest 2019 is just around the corner, and here are 3 reasons why you should be there
Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director
MARCH 20, 2019
Legacy applications are the mere backbone of the important part of the modern companies. However, they need a lot of maintenance and financial investments to keep them up and running.
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