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By Harry Gardner , Content and Partnerships Manager at GivePanel. Any fundraiser worth their salt knows they should be thanking people who donate or fundraise for their cause. MORE
As a nonprofit organization, the work you do is dependent on the generosity of your supporters. It is important to do everything in your power to engage supporters and maximize the impact of each and every donor. MORE
There are many chat bot authoring platforms that make it easy for anyone to create a bot without requiring the technical expertise in natural language programming. While easy to set up, designing an effective bot for a nonprofit from scratch can be daunting. MORE
New privacy regulations, data breaches and consumer attitudes about data privacy are constantly in the headlines. But it’s not just corporations that have to worry about data privacy – data privacy regulations are a serious topic for social good organizations as well. Cameron Stoll, Principal Legal Counsel at Blackbaud, joins host Steve MacLaughlin to explore the topic of data privacy regulations in depth. MORE
Allison Fine, my co-author for the Networked Nonprofit , and I are actively researching the use of AI for Good, in particular to scale giving and to spread generosity. MORE
Investing in a new concept means investing huge bucks, which is certainly not preferred by any employer. However, being the head MORE
Artificial intelligence (AI) might just be the buzzword of the year, and with good reason. From filtering email spam to offering up personalized Netflix recommendations, AI already underlies many routine aspects of our lives in ways we don’t even realize. MORE
Despite lots of recognition in the market, learning management systems are often regarded as something which is MORE
Here are two of my favorite quotes from the hugely popular leadership book, Good To Great : "The good-to-great companies did not say, 'Okay, folks, let's get passionate about what we do.' Sensibly, they went the other way entirely; We should only do those things that we can get passionate about." "To MORE
Think for a second, how many videos have you watched this week? This whole month? If your browsing habits are anything like the majority of people’s, chances are you see at least a couple of videos every day. It’s really not surprising. MORE
Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. posted by Nicole Salusky Fall 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Strategic planning is essential if nonprofits are to achieve desired results and identify goals. MORE
At the next meeting you lead, don't: Hold it if the meeting will seem unnecessary to your participants. Allow attendees to use their smartphones for personal reasons. Let participants interrupt each other. Go beyond your scheduled time. MORE
By Chuck Spidell , founder of ILLUSIO and a WordPress Strategist committed to helping nonprofits get their websites unstuck and moving forward. When it comes to technology, you get what you pay for. MORE
In my last post on getting started with grants , we covered the basics of grants and how to determine if your organization was ready to apply for grants. Today, we’ll talk about how to find grants, and how to determine whether the grants you do find are a good fit for your organization. The good news is that, no matter where you are, there are a lot of potential grants. In the U.S., there are over 86,000 grantmaking organizations awarding over $60 billion in grants each year. MORE
Woman reading a book on a beached rowboat, 1925. Image via State Library of Queensland (an institution I love). Dear friends, This is my last post as the author of Museum 2.0. I'm thrilled that Seema Rao is taking this blog and museum community into its next chapter. MORE
Recently, I was in Maine on a research trip/ quick family getaway. My children were fairly patient, partly as they don’t know there are families that don’t drag their children with them for work trips. MORE
Over the last year, we’ve done our best to extol the benefits of skills-based volunteerism to npEngage readers , offering best practices for and case studies on pro bono service. From the response you’ve provided, we know many of you are eager to engage in this work and are looking for the best way to approach potential skilled volunteers – either as individuals or through a corporate partnership. MORE
How your professional association can beat the competition to the next generation of talent What are the most pressing challenges facing your trade or professional association or professional society? Attracting talent is likely at or near the top of the list. In 2000, the labor force participation rate for all workers (age 16 and over)… Data and Statistics Uncategorized MORE
Can medical bills really land you in trouble? The answer is yes. Medical bills can indeed land you in some significant trouble, which can lead to enormous amounts of debt. MORE
2018 was a seminal year for privacy. India drafted its first data privacy bill. The Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal broke, spawning nearly a dozen investigations by international and US regulators over Facebook’s data practices. Its executives were hauled before Congressional committees. MORE
As part of my work with nonprofit organizations to help them build a culture of resilience that I wrote about in the Happy Healthy Nonprofit , I have facilitated retreats where staff brainstorm ideas and identify simple ways that they can make working at their organization more enjoyable. MORE
A major challenge most working adults face every day is getting themselves up and going for work. The perpetual dailiness of life can get tiring if you aren’t motivated by a passion. You get up, get ready, look yourself in the mirror and something doesn’t feel right. Something’s gotta change. MORE
Want to grow your membership? Here are 101 ways your organization can attract and recruit more members both in the short and long term MORE
96 Here are several useful nonprofit tech tools, as well as how you can select the right ones for your nonprofit, from guest poster Amy Neumann, founder of Free Tech for Nonprofits MORE
The Internet is slowly but surely becoming one big picture book. Instagram and Pinterest have grown at astronomic rates precisely because they allow people to easily create, curate and share pictures. MORE
Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Time: 1pm EDT / 10am PDT. Presented by: Elizabeth McDonough of Classy. If it seems like we’ve been talking about 2020 for decades—it’s because we have been. MORE
We rarely ever consider much of anything about how we get internet so easily to our cell phones, no matter where we are. We know that there are G related networks and that we just recently converted to the 5G network, and everyone was really excited, but where did it come from and where is it going? MORE
Computers have become an important device for our daily work. With so many apps and online access, you never know when a virus hits your computer and crashes it. Hence an antivirus program is important to secure your computer. Antivirus. Antivirus does not take too much space. MORE
If your nonprofit is looking for a new fundraising idea that will get your supporters excited to make a donation, then t-shirt fundraising could be exactly what you’re looking for. MORE
Traveling abroad? We’re sure you have gone through your checklist several times –packing clothes for temperature abroad, booking hotel rooms, planning a detailed tour itinerary, getting your phone ready for overseas travel. Oh did you forget the last one? MORE
Bitcoin has been around for just over 10 years, and in that time it has become a big deal. It’s discussed in everything from Trump’s tweets to popular songs, TV shows and movies. MORE
By Josh Kashorek, Director of Marketing from Five Q. Why Facebook is Important to Nonprofits. If you’re a marketer, then you know the impact that Facebook has globally. The platform provides a vast space for organizations of all sizes to reach people all over the world. The social media giant has 1.47 MORE
An organization’s finance team is often one of the biggest overlooked strategic assets. However, in a connected office the finance team is a crucial part of driving success for an organization’s mission. Joining the podcast today to explore this topic is Russell Pomeranz, President and CEO of Claverack Advisory Group. MORE
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a broad platform that actualizes the idea of giving with a purpose. In 2015 all the United Nations member states adopted the impact measurement framework which consists of 17 broad goals, 169 targets and, currently, 232 indicators. The U.N. MORE
Data science is one of the major sectors that have the potential to grow into the biggest employment generating sector in India but still the sector is not explored by the youth, result of which can be seen from the data of NASSCOM which says that there are 1.3 MORE
Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. posted by Jordyn Shafer-Frie Fall 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. What is risk culture? “.staff staff at every level appropriately manage risk as an intrinsic part of their day-to-day work. MORE
For those of you who are responsible for all of the financial responsibilities in your office, you may be tasked with completing a huge job each month within a short time frame. The job that you do can even become very stressful and nerve racking, especially since not one error can be made. MORE
When I was little, my uncle drove me to see a real big top circus. I don’t quite remember where it was, somewhere over in the farmlands near Santa Cruz, like Gilroy or Watsonville. MORE
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 20, 2019
Over the last year, we’ve done our best to extol the benefits of skills-based volunteerism to npEngage readers , offering best practices for and case studies on pro bono service. From the response you’ve provided, we know many of you are eager to engage in this work and are looking for the best way to approach potential skilled volunteers – either as individuals or through a corporate partnership.
Gyrus
AUGUST 21, 2019
Despite lots of recognition in the market, learning management systems are often regarded as something which is
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 13, 2019
As part of my work with nonprofit organizations to help them build a culture of resilience that I wrote about in the Happy Healthy Nonprofit , I have facilitated retreats where staff brainstorm ideas and identify simple ways that they can make working at their organization more enjoyable.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 13, 2019
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a broad platform that actualizes the idea of giving with a purpose. In 2015 all the United Nations member states adopted the impact measurement framework which consists of 17 broad goals, 169 targets and, currently, 232 indicators. The U.N.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 16, 2019
By Chuck Spidell , founder of ILLUSIO and a WordPress Strategist committed to helping nonprofits get their websites unstuck and moving forward. When it comes to technology, you get what you pay for.
NonProfit Hub
AUGUST 14, 2019
If your nonprofit is looking for a new fundraising idea that will get your supporters excited to make a donation, then t-shirt fundraising could be exactly what you’re looking for.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 2, 2019
Allison Fine, my co-author for the Networked Nonprofit , and I are actively researching the use of AI for Good, in particular to scale giving and to spread generosity.
Nonprofit Technology brings together the best content for nonprofit technical enthusiasts from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 8, 2019
By Harry Gardner , Content and Partnerships Manager at GivePanel. Any fundraiser worth their salt knows they should be thanking people who donate or fundraise for their cause.
NonProfit Hub
AUGUST 19, 2019
Bitcoin has been around for just over 10 years, and in that time it has become a big deal. It’s discussed in everything from Trump’s tweets to popular songs, TV shows and movies.
Gyrus
AUGUST 7, 2019
Investing in a new concept means investing huge bucks, which is certainly not preferred by any employer. However, being the head
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 7, 2019
There are many chat bot authoring platforms that make it easy for anyone to create a bot without requiring the technical expertise in natural language programming. While easy to set up, designing an effective bot for a nonprofit from scratch can be daunting.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 6, 2019
2018 was a seminal year for privacy. India drafted its first data privacy bill. The Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal broke, spawning nearly a dozen investigations by international and US regulators over Facebook’s data practices. Its executives were hauled before Congressional committees.
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 9, 2019
Want to grow your membership? Here are 101 ways your organization can attract and recruit more members both in the short and long term
NonProfit Hub
AUGUST 9, 2019
A major challenge most working adults face every day is getting themselves up and going for work. The perpetual dailiness of life can get tiring if you aren’t motivated by a passion. You get up, get ready, look yourself in the mirror and something doesn’t feel right. Something’s gotta change.
Museum 2.0
AUGUST 13, 2019
Recently, I was in Maine on a research trip/ quick family getaway. My children were fairly patient, partly as they don’t know there are families that don’t drag their children with them for work trips.
Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director
AUGUST 21, 2019
For those of you who are responsible for all of the financial responsibilities in your office, you may be tasked with completing a huge job each month within a short time frame. The job that you do can even become very stressful and nerve racking, especially since not one error can be made.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 1, 2019
Artificial intelligence (AI) might just be the buzzword of the year, and with good reason. From filtering email spam to offering up personalized Netflix recommendations, AI already underlies many routine aspects of our lives in ways we don’t even realize.
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 20, 2019
Here are several useful nonprofit tech tools, as well as how you can select the right ones for your nonprofit, from guest poster Amy Neumann, founder of Free Tech for Nonprofits
NonProfit Hub
AUGUST 15, 2019
By Josh Kashorek, Director of Marketing from Five Q. Why Facebook is Important to Nonprofits. If you’re a marketer, then you know the impact that Facebook has globally. The platform provides a vast space for organizations of all sizes to reach people all over the world. The social media giant has 1.47
Museum 2.0
AUGUST 20, 2019
When I was little, my uncle drove me to see a real big top circus. I don’t quite remember where it was, somewhere over in the farmlands near Santa Cruz, like Gilroy or Watsonville.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 14, 2019
Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Time: 1pm EDT / 10am PDT. Presented by: Elizabeth McDonough of Classy. If it seems like we’ve been talking about 2020 for decades—it’s because we have been.
Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director
AUGUST 1, 2019
Traveling abroad? We’re sure you have gone through your checklist several times –packing clothes for temperature abroad, booking hotel rooms, planning a detailed tour itinerary, getting your phone ready for overseas travel. Oh did you forget the last one?
Nonprofits Source
AUGUST 12, 2019
Think for a second, how many videos have you watched this week? This whole month? If your browsing habits are anything like the majority of people’s, chances are you see at least a couple of videos every day. It’s really not surprising.
Museum 2.0
AUGUST 6, 2019
Woman reading a book on a beached rowboat, 1925. Image via State Library of Queensland (an institution I love). Dear friends, This is my last post as the author of Museum 2.0. I'm thrilled that Seema Rao is taking this blog and museum community into its next chapter.
SocialFish
AUGUST 22, 2019
Can medical bills really land you in trouble? The answer is yes. Medical bills can indeed land you in some significant trouble, which can lead to enormous amounts of debt.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 15, 2019
In my last post on getting started with grants , we covered the basics of grants and how to determine if your organization was ready to apply for grants. Today, we’ll talk about how to find grants, and how to determine whether the grants you do find are a good fit for your organization. The good news is that, no matter where you are, there are a lot of potential grants. In the U.S., there are over 86,000 grantmaking organizations awarding over $60 billion in grants each year.
Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director
AUGUST 13, 2019
Data science is one of the major sectors that have the potential to grow into the biggest employment generating sector in India but still the sector is not explored by the youth, result of which can be seen from the data of NASSCOM which says that there are 1.3
John Haydon
AUGUST 19, 2019
The Internet is slowly but surely becoming one big picture book. Instagram and Pinterest have grown at astronomic rates precisely because they allow people to easily create, curate and share pictures.
ASU Lodestar Center
AUGUST 6, 2019
Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. posted by Nicole Salusky Fall 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Strategic planning is essential if nonprofits are to achieve desired results and identify goals.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 21, 2019
At the next meeting you lead, don't: Hold it if the meeting will seem unnecessary to your participants. Allow attendees to use their smartphones for personal reasons. Let participants interrupt each other. Go beyond your scheduled time.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 15, 2019
New privacy regulations, data breaches and consumer attitudes about data privacy are constantly in the headlines. But it’s not just corporations that have to worry about data privacy – data privacy regulations are a serious topic for social good organizations as well. Cameron Stoll, Principal Legal Counsel at Blackbaud, joins host Steve MacLaughlin to explore the topic of data privacy regulations in depth.
Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director
AUGUST 12, 2019
We rarely ever consider much of anything about how we get internet so easily to our cell phones, no matter where we are. We know that there are G related networks and that we just recently converted to the 5G network, and everyone was really excited, but where did it come from and where is it going?
Donor Search
AUGUST 13, 2019
How your professional association can beat the competition to the next generation of talent What are the most pressing challenges facing your trade or professional association or professional society? Attracting talent is likely at or near the top of the list. In 2000, the labor force participation rate for all workers (age 16 and over)… Data and Statistics Uncategorized
ASU Lodestar Center
AUGUST 20, 2019
Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. posted by Jordyn Shafer-Frie Fall 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. What is risk culture? “.staff staff at every level appropriately manage risk as an intrinsic part of their day-to-day work.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 20, 2019
Here are two of my favorite quotes from the hugely popular leadership book, Good To Great : "The good-to-great companies did not say, 'Okay, folks, let's get passionate about what we do.' Sensibly, they went the other way entirely; We should only do those things that we can get passionate about." "To
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 8, 2019
An organization’s finance team is often one of the biggest overlooked strategic assets. However, in a connected office the finance team is a crucial part of driving success for an organization’s mission. Joining the podcast today to explore this topic is Russell Pomeranz, President and CEO of Claverack Advisory Group.
Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director
AUGUST 7, 2019
Computers have become an important device for our daily work. With so many apps and online access, you never know when a virus hits your computer and crashes it. Hence an antivirus program is important to secure your computer. Antivirus. Antivirus does not take too much space.
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