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Best Practices for a Stress-Free Fund Accounting System Implementation

sgEngage

Before getting into the details of rolling out new fund accounting software, focus on the big picture. For most organizations, the ideal implementation timeline is around 90 days, split more or less evenly among three phases: Preparation and planning (days 1–30). Mindset: A Critical Tool in Your Implementation Toolbox. Mindset matters.

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5 Design Techniques That Will Increase the Lifespan of Your Nonprofit’s Website

Nonprofit Tech for Good

If you want to make sure the announcement gets extra attention, change the colors or styles of the announcement from the typical design. Content that was originally static when created during the design phase probably wasn’t intended to change, but it may need to be updated for one reason or another. In practice: 1) Civil Voices.

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Ushahidi Wins MacArthur Award: Changing the World One Map at a Time

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

They couldn’t solve the humanitarian crisis, but they could build a tool that could shine a light on human rights violations, bringing much-needed attention and support to developing emergencies. The tool was Ushahidi. Usahidi means “bearing witness” in Swahili. Congratulations!

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Fight Colorectal Cancer: A Rebranding Tale

Judi Sohn

Summary: Out with the old: In with the new: We're still in the honeymoon phase, just thrilled the new look is finally "out there" and is well-received. What sold us on Big Duck's Brandraising was the time and attention they were spending on research and deep understanding of what makes an organization tick inside and out.

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How to Personalize and Automate the Welcome Series for Your New Supporters

Connection Cafe

It’s the phase in the relationship when we want (and expect) to be courted — for the welcome mats to be rolled out for us. We call it the honeymoon phase, but it’s not just reserved for our romantic relationships. And since email is casual, this is the time to establish your organization’s online identity and voice.

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Fight Colorectal Cancer: A Rebranding Tale

Judi Sohn

Summary: Out with the old: In with the new: We’re still in the honeymoon phase, just thrilled the new look is finally “out there&# and is well-received. What sold us on Big Duck’s Brandraising was the time and attention they were spending on research and deep understanding of what makes an organization tick inside and out.

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112 Tips to Raise More Money by Mail

BoardAssist

THE BIG DIRECT MAIL PICTURE – Top 10 Tips. Your goal in the first part of the letter is to get your reader’s attention. If you use any pictures, be sure they are of people, not buildings. Never use the passive voice when you can use the active voice. Try larger sizes to get your reader’s attention.

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