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10 Website Design and Email Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The rapid rise of social media and mobile technology has had a profound impact on website design and email marketing, yet many nonprofits have not yet adapted to the new aesthetics and functionality of a mobile, social Internet. Based upon the knowledge and experience that the nonprofit sector has gained over the last 20 years of using websites and email for storytelling and fundraising, the webinar content below was presented August 23, 2016 to 1,662 nonprofit staff.

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Stay Sharp: Keeping Your Small Business Fresh in a Digital Landscape

Byte Technology

There was a time in the not-so-distant-past when having a brick-and-mortar storefront and good word-of-mouth recommendations were all you needed to run a viable and successful small business. But unfortunately for the nostalgic among us, those days are quickly waning. Today’s most effective businesses leverage, to a great degree, technology that aids us in navigating the virtual world of the Internet; social media sites that help us create brand recognition and viral attention; and e-commerce to

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Resource: The Social Media Toolkit for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Skills Platform and Zoe Amar have created the Social Media Toolkit to aid professionals within the charity and third sectors. I’m thrilled to have contributed a chapter. There are many guides to digital and social media. From Dummies guides to video tutorials, it’s all out there. But, Dave Evans, the Skills Platform’s product manager and Zoe felt that something was missing – a toolkit that helps pull everything together.

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Mobile Learning Infographic – Benefits and Features

Gyrus

Mobile Learning Infographic – Benefits and Features. A few months ago we explored Mobile Learning and whether or not it is viable , today we provide an infographic of the benefits and features of Mobile Learning at a glance. Mobile Learning is a newer component of the blended learning mix and is constantly evolving into something more robust. Today, it truly is a viable feature for any learning development program, as it can adequately supplement a nomadic workforce as well as motivate wor

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Why Donor Cultivation is the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

NonProfit Hub

In the world of fundraising, donor cultivation is king. People get sweaty palms over doing the ask, but if you’ve done cultivation right, the gift is like ripe fruit falling from the tree. Too often organizations skimp on donor cultivation. Why spend time on donor cultivation? Not only can you cultivate affordably, it’s also infinitely cheaper to keep a donor than to acquire a new one.

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The Happy Healthy Social Change Activist: Passion for a Cause without Burnout

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last week I was honored to be a counselor at Museum Camp , an annual professional development event hosted by the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH). Each year they bring together diverse, passionate people for a sleep-away camp for adults where they learn together through active, creative workshops and activities. Since the theme this year was “Change Making,” I taught a workshop on self-care for change makers based on my forthcoming book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit , c

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Fun Compliance Training – A Real Phrase

Gyrus

Fun Compliance Training – A Real Phrase. In life, there are few certainties, one in particular which you will be exposed and subjected to is compliance training. It is not everyone’s favorite and with good reason. Compliance training as we know it is meant to be a boring and highly regimented experience. But as many before me and many after me have pointed out, it does not have to be.

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5 Critical Characteristics of Data Driven Nonprofits

Connection Cafe

We know that Big Data is fundamentally changing how companies make decisions and improve their performance, but many nonprofit organizations have lagged behind in this area. Over a year ago, I set out on a journey to understand why nonprofits are not making more out of the hidden treasure in their data. What I found is compiled in the new book Data Driven Nonprofits.

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Six Powerful Questions To Ask As A Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

From Sydney Finkelstein 's book, Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent , comes these great questions you should routinely ask yourself as a leader: Have you answered the "why do we exist" question for your team? Could all of your team members share this answer with you right now? Do you have people on your team who have followed non-traditional paths to their jobs, or do you find yourself attracted to cookie-cutter backgrounds?

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Nonprofit Organizational Culture Eats Big Data for Lunch

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: I was thrilled to be interviewed by Steve along with many other nonprofit data nerds, for his new book, Data Driven Nonprofits. He was kind enough to send me an advanced copy and it is definitely a must read. So, check out this post and be sure to order a copy today! . Culture Eats Big Data for Lunch – Guest Post by Steve MacLaughlin.

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Start Your September with New Tech Skills

Tech Soup

I'm not in school anymore, but September still feels like the real beginning of the new year. That's why this is the perfect time to make a fresh start on your nonprofit tech resolutions. TechSoup is here to help you no matter how you prefer to learn. Prefer to go at your own pace? Then check out our new online learning courses, starting with Tech Training for Nonprofits and Libraries.

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How to Decide if the Nonprofit Sector is Right for You | Part 2

NonProfit Hub

This is the second part of a two-part article exploring a potential career transition to a nonprofit position. In the previous segment , overall large picture differences between for-profit and nonprofit were discussed, with the seasoned executive in mind. Here, the environment and the employees of a nonprofit will be considered. This segment will again include the seasoned executive, but will also include questions for a recent graduate to consider before accepting a position with a non-profit.

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Paul Smith Teaches You How To Sell With A Story

Eric Jacobsen Blog

This is a great week. Because, Thursday, September 8 brings the official release of Paul Smith 's new book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. And, the newest installment in the series is equally good, informative, practical and actionable.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!

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Measuring What Matters: How Funders and Nonprofits Can Leverage Data and Technology for Impact

Connection Cafe

I had the pleasure of attending the Mission Capital Conference in Austin, Texas, a unique opportunity to convene with an energized group of thought leaders in the social good space. I led the panel, “Measuring What Matters: How Funders and Nonprofits are Leveraging Data” and was joined by Adrian Bordone, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at GuideStar, and Peter York CEO and Chief Innovator at Algorythm.

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Coming to Your Town, The Art of Relevance in Hand

Museum 2.0

Co-pilot sadly not attending these events. One of the basic criteria for relevance has to do with effort. The more effort it takes to attain an experience, the less relevant it will feel--even if you know it will be meaningful. When your favorite band comes to town, you'll buy a ticket and go to the show. But you probably won't be in the audience when they perform thousands of miles away.

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Nonprofits and Libraries: It's Time to Move Beyond the Pie Chart

Tech Soup

We know nonprofits and libraries gather piles of data, from program outcomes to constituent data to fundraising or advocacy campaign results. And you probably struggle to turn that data into meaningful insights that can improve your work or tell your organization's story. That's why TechSoup has partnered with Tableau on a new blog series called "Beyond the Pie Chart.

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How To Play Bigger And Be A Category King In Business

Eric Jacobsen Blog

"The most exciting companies create. They give us new ways of living, thinking, or doing business, many times solving a problem we didn't know we had -- or a problem we didn't pay attention to because we never thought there was another way," explain the four authors of the dynamic new book, Play Bigger. They add that, "the most exciting companies sell us different.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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Welcome to the New Age of Accountability in Grant Management

Connection Cafe

The grant world has changed. The new federal regulations add layers of additional accountability and complexity for grant recipients. This monumental shift of responsibility onto grant recipients could be one of the most pivotal changes in grant management in decades. What was once good enough in the world of grant management has been replaced by a new age of accountability where grant recipients must ensure that funds are spent as intended and performance goals are met on time and on budget.

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What Do Millennials, Shark Tank, and Grantmaking All Have In Common?

Connection Cafe

Scrub Daddy, a sponge based startup was valued at $1M in 2012, in 2015 they had over $20M in Revenue. Breath-o-meter, a breathalyzer that connects to your smartphone was valued $3.3M in 2012 had revenues exceeding $9M in 2015. Tower Paddle Boards, a sporting goods startup was valued at $500k in 2012, in 2015 they had $7.2M in sales. What do they all have in common?

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The Importance Of Employee Wellness Programs

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Today, I welcome Heidi Smith with her guest post on Employee Wellness. Heidi is a certified integrative nutrition health coach, certified corporate wellness specialist, certified meeting professional and author. Employee Wellness --Why Should Employers And Employees Care? By: Heidi Smith What does employee wellness mean? At its core, employee wellness is a philosophy based on the notion that by investing in a health and wellness program, employers can create a healthier workforce through: Behavi

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Guarantee Success for Your Year-End Campaign with Donor Data as Your Guide

Connection Cafe

With 17.4% of overall giving happening in December , there’s no higher-stakes season for fundraising than end-of-year. Don’t leave your results up to chance; your database includes all the tools you need to test in advance and find proven strategies that can help you meet or exceed your fundraising goals. Start mapping out the key steps for making the most of your database several months in advance to ensure that you can enter the holiday giving season with a strong foundation.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.