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7 tips for preparing your nonprofit for a move to new software

EveryAction

Keep in mind that while it’s important to prepare your data for migration to new software, data hygiene is not a one-and-done activity. Update your database policies. Schedule a training session with them to go over policies and procedures. Review your data tables, queries, reports, and exports. Plan the implementation timeline.

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13 of the Best Nonprofit Videos from the Last 13 Years

Nonprofit Tech for Good

YouTube launched almost 13 years ago on February 14, 2005 and you got to give credit to the early adopter nonprofits active on YouTube in its early years. Drug Policy Alliance. These early adopters were also embracing Myspace when the vast majority of nonprofits hadn’t yet had their aha moment about social media. You can too.

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How Are Your 2008 Activist Resolutions Going?

Have Fun - Do Good

We're half way through 2008, so I thought I'd share how mine are going, and check in on yours. Challenge for the rest of 2008: I'm feeling a bit discouraged about what feels like a lack of progress in the situation. Challenge for rest of 2008: I only have 6 more interviews for 2008. My resolutions were to: 1.

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What Are Your 2008 Activist Resolutions?

Have Fun - Do Good

"[S]top thinking about how crazy the times are, and start thinking about what the crazy times demand."-- Seth Godin A couple weeks ago blogger Latoya Peterson posted her 2008 Activist Resolutions on Racialicious. What are your 2008 Activist Resolutions? Interview more activists/visionaries of color for the Big Vision Podcast.

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[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: Women for Women International

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Following that, Women for Women International moved on WordPress, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter throughout 2008-2010. Definitely the e-newsletter; our first e-newsletter in 2008 resulted in hundreds of responses and donations, though we have seen some donation activity on Facebook through special source codes tied to campaigns.

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Museum Photo Policies Should Be as Open as Possible

Museum 2.0

While doing research, I found myself digging back into old arguments on museum listservs about photo policies and I want to add my two (very opinionated) cents on this. To me, an open photo policy is a cornerstone of any institution that sees itself as a visitor-centered platform for participatory engagement.

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5 Reasons Your Nonprofit Needs an Operating Reserve

sgEngage

An operating reserve can help ensure that an organization can continue its vital programming activities even during uncertain economic conditions. The Operating Reserve is designed to be built up to a target amount, and the funds must be replenished per the policy established by the board. Probably not.