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CTO responsibilities varies depend on the stage and size of the organization. If you’re looking to hire a CTO, think carefully about the skills and background you need. Infrastructure Manager: Mainly used in traditional businesses where IT is in more of a support role. Technology Visionary and Operations Manager: Often a co-founder of the business or one of the first hires. MORE
Last week I posted John Elbare’s advice for new nonprofit consultants. Today I’m posting Karen Nyhus ‘ advice, originally posted on NTEN’s nptechconsult forum (for members only) in response to a request for “resources and tips for our nonprofit technology community to help them start things off right in 2007.&# Advice to newbies in nptech consulting: (1) don’t try to be a generalist, or at least don’t try to know everything. MORE
Figure out the right nonprofit career path for you with step-by-step advice and tips from nonprofit career experts Looking for a change? MORE
This post was inspired by my colleague Kris Putnam’s advice for new consultants ( So, You Want To Be A Philanthropy Consultant? This advice was provided by John Elbare in response to a question about what to expect as a new consultant. John’s advice was right on target. and Starting A Consulting Business? 15 Things To Do Right Now ). I received the following via CharityChannel’s Consultants forum in 2003. MORE
And then test their advice against your judgement. Late last year brought the new book, Decisions. As seen on Public Television, the book by Robert L. Dilenschneider , features vignettes on 23 individuals who made decisions that shaped the world. MORE
Fortunately, most of my career I’ve worked in effective corporate cultures. If I put together the best of each, here is what made those environments effective: • Leaders led by example on a consistent basis and were willing to roll up their sleeves, particularly during tight deadlines or challenging times. Employees clearly understood how what they did made a difference and how their contributions made the organization either more profitable or more effective. • MORE
The post Fantastic Advice On Your Youtube Marketing Plan first appeared on Non Profit Tech Blog. Youtube websites are an excellent way to stay informed about family and friends, but it may also be a terrific advertising tool. MORE
Advice for LMS Training During and After Implementation. Read more about Advice for LMS Training During and After Implementation MORE
Got more advice than you can fit in a tweet? Most organizations store at least some sensitive personal information. This could be names, addresses, phone numbers, or records of how clients use organizations' services. Sadly, stealing and selling this kind of information is a lucrative business, and online threats to privacy and security are everywhere. The good news is that some basic changes can go a long way toward protecting your organization's data and the people you serve. MORE
Advice for Engaging Virtual Conference Attendees. Read more about Advice for Engaging Virtual Conference Attendees MORE
If you’re looking for nonprofit Twitter tips, here is a list of forty-eight nonprofit experts on Twitter categorized by business area (events, volunteering, marketing, and more MORE
Good leadership advice all around. Kip Tindell, former chairman and CEO of The Container Store , was at the helm of the company since the first store opened in Dallas, TX in 1978 until late 2019. In 2014, he, along with Paul Keegan and Casey Shilling, wrote the book, Un-contain-able. MORE
The results are below and what you’ll hear are the responses to the question: “What is your number one piece of nonprofit technology advice for nonprofits?” Thanks to a partnership with the Public Interest Registry , Heather Mansfield of Nonprofit Tech for Good was able to report live from the Nonprofit Technology Conference ( #14NTC ) last week in Washington, DC. MORE
The post How To Eat an Elephant—Byte-Size Advice for Making Your Next Big Technology Purchase appeared first on.orgSource. What does a technology investment have in common with a woolly mammoth? You guessed it: They are both a big, hairy deal. MORE
What piece of advice has resonated with you and transformed your work? Here are a few pieces of advice that might apply to nonprofits. nonprofit blog carnival MORE
It’s a love story for the ages: your association and your members. Like any good relationship, you and your members are stronger together. You provide them with resources to help them grow and succeed in your industry while they help your organization thrive. MORE
Here is some good advice from Lee G. Read the whole book for lots of additional insights and advice for how great leaders think. Bolman and Terrence E. Deal , authors of the book, How Great Leaders Think : Good thinking is the starting point for good leadership. Leaders who can reframe—look at the same thing from multiple perspectives—think better. They create a lucid portrait of what’s going on around them and have a clearer vision of what’s needed to achieve desired results. MORE
The post One Foot in Two Worlds—Expert Advice on Hybrid Events, Podcasts, and AV Tech appeared first on.orgSource. Laird Crawford has straddled the virtual and in-person worlds for some time now. He edits the mumbles out of podcasts and makes people look better on video than they do in person. MORE
Setting up, promoting, and executing a silent auction can be a daunting task. There are so many moving pieces! Planning and coordination are key, to ensure your association, nonprofit, or charity sees the funds—and fun!—you —you want out of. fundraising MORE
Here are the seven smart things you need to do to succeed in the future , according to leadership expert. John Baldoni , in his book, Lead With Purpose : Make purpose a central focus. Instill purpose in others. Make employees comfortable with ambiguity. Turn good intentions into great results. MORE
CTO responsibilities varies depend on the stage and size of the organization. If you’re looking to hire a CTO, think carefully about the skills and background you need. Infrastructure Manager: Mainly used in traditional businesses where IT is in more of a support role. Technology Visionary and Operations Manager: Often a co-founder of the business or one of the first hires. MORE
The post Advice from Nonprofit Hub’s “What’s Next?” Over the summer, we launched our What’s Next? podcast in hopes of preparing our readers for the years to come. We’ve had some awesome guests so far. Here’s what they’ve had to say. Kishshana Palmer : “Sink or swim” Kishshana Palmer believes that within the next decade, the nonprofit sector will reach a fork in the road. MORE
If you’re looking for expert tips, here is a list of the top forty-five nonprofit experts on Twitter categorized by business area (events, volunteering, marketing, etc,). experts Twitter MORE
Your nonprofit is considering hiring a consultant to assist with a certain project or task. But how do you know if you’re ready to bring on outside assistance, and how can you choose the best expert for your organization? MORE
As I’ve continued in my copywriting career, I look back at some basic and very useful advice my dad gave me in primary school about writing essays. Featured Post Fundraising Advice Writing Tips for Fundraisers MORE
The post The Major Gifts Advice You Majorly Need appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. There’s a HUGE elephant in the room staring you right in the face. As nonprofiteers, we often focus on the seemingly “attainable” gifts that are less scary than the elephant…major gifts. But guess what? With the proper expectations, cultivation and approach to making the ask, major gifts are also entirely attainable. MORE
Any nonprofit who’s been through buying new CRM software can attest to the fact that it can be a long and overwhelming process. With so many choices and features to consider, finding the right software for your organization can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But finding software that’s an excellent fit couldn’t be more… Nonprofit Software MORE
My personal biggest piece of advice: Get in touch with your network. Do you have one key piece of advice as it relates to being laid off, transitions, and negotiations? I hope this advice helps you approach the post-layoff transition with a little more peace of mind. MORE
This advice from Rick Shadyac, President of ALSAC , the fundraising and awareness organization for St. We asked Shadyac to share his learnings and advice for other nonprofit organizations to accelerate their fundraising efforts and investments in innovation. MORE
That said, this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference ( view on Storify ) produced sixteen Instagram videos in response to the question: What is your number one piece of nonprofit technology advice? 15-second video interviews are the new elevator pitch. In a world where attention spans are waning, the ability to communicate a message succinctly and on camera is a very valuable skill. While a few individuals succeeded in just one take, most needed two or three takes. MORE
The sea of tech options for nonprofits is large and growing - what isn't is data-driven, expert advice on making tech decisions (as a CRM provider, we get it!). The Guide is a thoughtful, in-depth read, and offers a lot of great advice to organizations looking at different tech options. How do you see online engagement evolving, and what advice would you give to nonprofits planning to adopt new tools in the near future?". MORE
Practical Advice About Association Management from the Stoics. Read more about Practical Advice About Association Management from the Stoics MORE
This week, the post that got the most conversation was a playful and visual one. Using the photo above, I asked people to share their best social media advice as a fortune in a fortune cookie. They were clever, funny, and great social media advice! And, if you have some social media advice in the form of a fortune cookie, please add it in the comments below. Flickr Photo by Beth Kanter. MORE
The post 5 Bits Of Advice For A Crowd-Funding Campaign appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Crowd-funding websites allow individuals and organizations to create a page on their website and promote donations for a cause, product, or service. For nonprofits, these sites work off of a base of able and willing donors who. Here are a few tips from The Fundraising Authority to make the most out of this technology: Promote a specific project or campaign. MORE
Advice for LMS Training During and After Implementation. Read more about Advice for LMS Training During and After Implementation MORE
From learning to talk about your cause on the donors’ terms to working harder to build personal relationships, there’s some truly good advice here no matter the size or goal of your organization. The post Advice from the Experts: The Best Fundraising Tips for 2016 appeared first on Byte Technology’s Nonprofit Web Design Insights Blog. A new year brings new challenges and, more importantly, new opportunities to the world of cause-related organizations. MORE
The post Advice That Could Lead To A Better Nonprofit appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Image courtesy of Christian Leadership Alliance. We’ve all had to make difficult decisions. But when difficult decisions impact employees working for us, and a nonprofit whose mission you care passionately about, those decisions become that much more difficult. Additionally, we’re often apt to solve the easy problems. MORE
Here's how to make peer-to-peer hybrid events successful in 2021 and beyond from Sue Citro, chief experience officer for Best Friends Animal Society; Nick Ellinger, chief brand officer at Moore; and Peter Panepento, philanthropic practice leader at Turn Two Communications. Events Peer to Peer MORE
Some of the best advice I've ever gotten has come from masked avengers, caped crusaders, and friendly neighborhood supermutants. Turns out this advice applies pretty nicely to our work as digital do-gooders as well. After all, aren't we out saving our own corners of the world every day? Here are some of my favorite quotes from […]. social media strategy Nonprofits Superheroes tech MORE
Featured Post Fundraising Advice Writing Tips for FundraisersThere are a lot of elements that make a fundraising appeal work. From a great story to a compelling ask, each of these elements work together to build the case for support that results in donations. MORE
Today, the following expert business and leadership book authors shared their advice for how to effectively lead during 2021. My question to them was: What is your advice for leaders as we enter what is surely to be a challenging 2021 for most businesses? MORE
Here's a look at the February Nonprofit Blog Carnival - hosted by Marc Pitman the Fundraising Coach - about keeping donors wanting to come back. nonprofit blog carnival donors MORE
Over the weekend I listened to this episode of The Ethical Rainmaker, where my friend (and fellow co-chair of Community-Centric. leadership nonprofit field Race, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion billionaires taxes MORE
Karl Hedstrom. IT Director. As an aspiring nonprofit tech leader myself, I feel both somewhat unqualified to be coaching others on this subject, yet at the same time in a unique position to share valuable lessons from my own professional experience. I also have the benefit of this community''s wealth of knowledge on the subject which I have liberally tapped into for this article. Leadership Organizational Culture IT Staff MORE
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
The post One Foot in Two Worlds—Expert Advice on Hybrid Events, Podcasts, and AV Tech appeared first on.orgSource. Laird Crawford has straddled the virtual and in-person worlds for some time now. He edits the mumbles out of podcasts and makes people look better on video than they do in person.
.orgSource
MARCH 2, 2021
The post How To Eat an Elephant—Byte-Size Advice for Making Your Next Big Technology Purchase appeared first on.orgSource. What does a technology investment have in common with a woolly mammoth? You guessed it: They are both a big, hairy deal.
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Saleforce Nonprofit
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
This advice from Rick Shadyac, President of ALSAC , the fundraising and awareness organization for St. We asked Shadyac to share his learnings and advice for other nonprofit organizations to accelerate their fundraising efforts and investments in innovation.
WBT Systems
JUNE 14, 2021
Practical Advice About Association Management from the Stoics. Read more about Practical Advice About Association Management from the Stoics
Charity Navigator
JUNE 16, 2021
Your nonprofit is considering hiring a consultant to assist with a certain project or task. But how do you know if you’re ready to bring on outside assistance, and how can you choose the best expert for your organization?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MAY 8, 2021
Here are the seven smart things you need to do to succeed in the future , according to leadership expert. John Baldoni , in his book, Lead With Purpose : Make purpose a central focus. Instill purpose in others. Make employees comfortable with ambiguity. Turn good intentions into great results.
WBT Systems
APRIL 6, 2020
Advice for Engaging Virtual Conference Attendees. Read more about Advice for Engaging Virtual Conference Attendees
Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director
MARCH 6, 2021
The post Fantastic Advice On Your Youtube Marketing Plan first appeared on Non Profit Tech Blog. Youtube websites are an excellent way to stay informed about family and friends, but it may also be a terrific advertising tool.
Bloomerang
JULY 16, 2021
My personal biggest piece of advice: Get in touch with your network. Do you have one key piece of advice as it relates to being laid off, transitions, and negotiations? I hope this advice helps you approach the post-layoff transition with a little more peace of mind.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 15, 2013
What piece of advice has resonated with you and transformed your work? Here are a few pieces of advice that might apply to nonprofits. nonprofit blog carnival
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Here's how to make peer-to-peer hybrid events successful in 2021 and beyond from Sue Citro, chief experience officer for Best Friends Animal Society; Nick Ellinger, chief brand officer at Moore; and Peter Panepento, philanthropic practice leader at Turn Two Communications. Events Peer to Peer
Wild Apricot
JULY 29, 2021
Setting up, promoting, and executing a silent auction can be a daunting task. There are so many moving pieces! Planning and coordination are key, to ensure your association, nonprofit, or charity sees the funds—and fun!—you —you want out of. fundraising
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 8, 2015
That said, this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference ( view on Storify ) produced sixteen Instagram videos in response to the question: What is your number one piece of nonprofit technology advice? 15-second video interviews are the new elevator pitch. In a world where attention spans are waning, the ability to communicate a message succinctly and on camera is a very valuable skill. While a few individuals succeeded in just one take, most needed two or three takes.
CEO Tech Tips
APRIL 22, 2021
CTO responsibilities varies depend on the stage and size of the organization. If you’re looking to hire a CTO, think carefully about the skills and background you need. Infrastructure Manager: Mainly used in traditional businesses where IT is in more of a support role. Technology Visionary and Operations Manager: Often a co-founder of the business or one of the first hires.
CEO Tech Tips
APRIL 22, 2021
CTO responsibilities varies depend on the stage and size of the organization. If you’re looking to hire a CTO, think carefully about the skills and background you need. Infrastructure Manager: Mainly used in traditional businesses where IT is in more of a support role. Technology Visionary and Operations Manager: Often a co-founder of the business or one of the first hires.
Nonprofit AF
MAY 24, 2021
Over the weekend I listened to this episode of The Ethical Rainmaker, where my friend (and fellow co-chair of Community-Centric. leadership nonprofit field Race, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion billionaires taxes
See3
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
Some of the best advice I've ever gotten has come from masked avengers, caped crusaders, and friendly neighborhood supermutants. Turns out this advice applies pretty nicely to our work as digital do-gooders as well. After all, aren't we out saving our own corners of the world every day? Here are some of my favorite quotes from […]. social media strategy Nonprofits Superheroes tech
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 4, 2021
Today, the following expert business and leadership book authors shared their advice for how to effectively lead during 2021. My question to them was: What is your advice for leaders as we enter what is surely to be a challenging 2021 for most businesses?
EveryAction
JULY 21, 2016
The sea of tech options for nonprofits is large and growing - what isn't is data-driven, expert advice on making tech decisions (as a CRM provider, we get it!). The Guide is a thoughtful, in-depth read, and offers a lot of great advice to organizations looking at different tech options. How do you see online engagement evolving, and what advice would you give to nonprofits planning to adopt new tools in the near future?".
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Figure out the right nonprofit career path for you with step-by-step advice and tips from nonprofit career experts Looking for a change?
Nimble AMS
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
It’s a love story for the ages: your association and your members. Like any good relationship, you and your members are stronger together. You provide them with resources to help them grow and succeed in your industry while they help your organization thrive.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 10, 2020
Good leadership advice all around. Kip Tindell, former chairman and CEO of The Container Store , was at the helm of the company since the first store opened in Dallas, TX in 1978 until late 2019. In 2014, he, along with Paul Keegan and Casey Shilling, wrote the book, Un-contain-able.
Byte Technology
JANUARY 19, 2016
From learning to talk about your cause on the donors’ terms to working harder to build personal relationships, there’s some truly good advice here no matter the size or goal of your organization. The post Advice from the Experts: The Best Fundraising Tips for 2016 appeared first on Byte Technology’s Nonprofit Web Design Insights Blog. A new year brings new challenges and, more importantly, new opportunities to the world of cause-related organizations.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 17, 2014
The results are below and what you’ll hear are the responses to the question: “What is your number one piece of nonprofit technology advice for nonprofits?” Thanks to a partnership with the Public Interest Registry , Heather Mansfield of Nonprofit Tech for Good was able to report live from the Nonprofit Technology Conference ( #14NTC ) last week in Washington, DC.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 14, 2020
And then test their advice against your judgement. Late last year brought the new book, Decisions. As seen on Public Television, the book by Robert L. Dilenschneider , features vignettes on 23 individuals who made decisions that shaped the world.
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
If you’re looking for expert tips, here is a list of the top forty-five nonprofit experts on Twitter categorized by business area (events, volunteering, marketing, etc,). experts Twitter
NonProfit Hub
APRIL 6, 2018
The post The Major Gifts Advice You Majorly Need appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. There’s a HUGE elephant in the room staring you right in the face. As nonprofiteers, we often focus on the seemingly “attainable” gifts that are less scary than the elephant…major gifts. But guess what? With the proper expectations, cultivation and approach to making the ask, major gifts are also entirely attainable.
Robert Weiner
JUNE 15, 2009
This post was inspired by my colleague Kris Putnam’s advice for new consultants ( So, You Want To Be A Philanthropy Consultant? This advice was provided by John Elbare in response to a question about what to expect as a new consultant. John’s advice was right on target. and Starting A Consulting Business? 15 Things To Do Right Now ). I received the following via CharityChannel’s Consultants forum in 2003.
TechImpact
APRIL 2, 2014
The post Advice That Could Lead To A Better Nonprofit appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Image courtesy of Christian Leadership Alliance. We’ve all had to make difficult decisions. But when difficult decisions impact employees working for us, and a nonprofit whose mission you care passionately about, those decisions become that much more difficult. Additionally, we’re often apt to solve the easy problems.
The Storytelling Non-profit
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Featured Post Fundraising Advice Writing Tips for FundraisersThere are a lot of elements that make a fundraising appeal work. From a great story to a compelling ask, each of these elements work together to build the case for support that results in donations.
Robert Weiner
JUNE 21, 2009
Last week I posted John Elbare’s advice for new nonprofit consultants. Today I’m posting Karen Nyhus ‘ advice, originally posted on NTEN’s nptechconsult forum (for members only) in response to a request for “resources and tips for our nonprofit technology community to help them start things off right in 2007.&# Advice to newbies in nptech consulting: (1) don’t try to be a generalist, or at least don’t try to know everything.
NTEN
JUNE 17, 2013
Karl Hedstrom. IT Director. As an aspiring nonprofit tech leader myself, I feel both somewhat unqualified to be coaching others on this subject, yet at the same time in a unique position to share valuable lessons from my own professional experience. I also have the benefit of this community''s wealth of knowledge on the subject which I have liberally tapped into for this article. Leadership Organizational Culture IT Staff
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 24, 2011
This week, the post that got the most conversation was a playful and visual one. Using the photo above, I asked people to share their best social media advice as a fortune in a fortune cookie. They were clever, funny, and great social media advice! And, if you have some social media advice in the form of a fortune cookie, please add it in the comments below. Flickr Photo by Beth Kanter.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 21, 2019
Here is some good advice from Lee G. Read the whole book for lots of additional insights and advice for how great leaders think. Bolman and Terrence E. Deal , authors of the book, How Great Leaders Think : Good thinking is the starting point for good leadership. Leaders who can reframe—look at the same thing from multiple perspectives—think better. They create a lucid portrait of what’s going on around them and have a clearer vision of what’s needed to achieve desired results.
TechImpact
OCTOBER 9, 2013
The post 5 Bits Of Advice For A Crowd-Funding Campaign appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Crowd-funding websites allow individuals and organizations to create a page on their website and promote donations for a cause, product, or service. For nonprofits, these sites work off of a base of able and willing donors who. Here are a few tips from The Fundraising Authority to make the most out of this technology: Promote a specific project or campaign.
Tech Soup Blog
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
Got more advice than you can fit in a tweet? Most organizations store at least some sensitive personal information. This could be names, addresses, phone numbers, or records of how clients use organizations' services. Sadly, stealing and selling this kind of information is a lucrative business, and online threats to privacy and security are everywhere. The good news is that some basic changes can go a long way toward protecting your organization's data and the people you serve.
Wild Apricot
MARCH 1, 2013
Here's a look at the February Nonprofit Blog Carnival - hosted by Marc Pitman the Fundraising Coach - about keeping donors wanting to come back. nonprofit blog carnival donors
WBT Systems
OCTOBER 2, 2018
Advice for LMS Training During and After Implementation. Read more about Advice for LMS Training During and After Implementation
WBT Systems
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Advice for LMS Training During and After Implementation. Read more about Advice for LMS Training During and After Implementation
Donor Search
JANUARY 3, 2017
Any nonprofit who’s been through buying new CRM software can attest to the fact that it can be a long and overwhelming process. With so many choices and features to consider, finding the right software for your organization can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But finding software that’s an excellent fit couldn’t be more… Nonprofit Software
The Storytelling Non-profit
OCTOBER 11, 2021
As I’ve continued in my copywriting career, I look back at some basic and very useful advice my dad gave me in primary school about writing essays. Featured Post Fundraising Advice Writing Tips for Fundraisers
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 10, 2019
Fortunately, most of my career I’ve worked in effective corporate cultures. If I put together the best of each, here is what made those environments effective: • Leaders led by example on a consistent basis and were willing to roll up their sleeves, particularly during tight deadlines or challenging times. Employees clearly understood how what they did made a difference and how their contributions made the organization either more profitable or more effective. •
NonProfit Hub
OCTOBER 15, 2018
The post Advice from Nonprofit Hub’s “What’s Next?” Over the summer, we launched our What’s Next? podcast in hopes of preparing our readers for the years to come. We’ve had some awesome guests so far. Here’s what they’ve had to say. Kishshana Palmer : “Sink or swim” Kishshana Palmer believes that within the next decade, the nonprofit sector will reach a fork in the road.
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