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Nerd, Geek, and Gear Herding: Technical Management Techniques for Managers

NTEN

When faced with a severe technical crisis -- think mail server down, fried DB server, website hacked -- it's important to approach the situation methodically and in an organized manner. I've found the analogy of a "house fire" both useful for managers to understand what to do, as well as to explain to others what's needed during a crisis.

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Ready to Respond: Real-Time Lessons in Preparedness from the Headlines and the ACLU

Connection Cafe

Supporters and the public could quickly understand the role the organization is playing in this issue. A little over a year ago, social media expert Austin Graff shared about his experience building an influencer program at International Justice Mission (IJM). We then tweeted at them and got their e-mail addresses.

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Taking Doctors’ Day Beyond the Direct Mail Appeal

Connection Cafe

Most Doctors’ Day marketing efforts involve direct mail appeals, and we are not suggesting that you get rid of those traditional efforts if they have been successful for you. Make it Easy to Play a Role in Doctors’ Day Success. Download the 2021 Doctors’ Day Toolkit for tons of ideas, tips and tricks.

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7 Keys to an Effective Social Media Ambassador Program

Nonprofit Tech for Good

What role does social media play in your overall communications plan? . Follow the lead of organizations like the Austin Public Library who have a sign-up form for those interested in participating. 7 Keys to an Effective Social Media Ambassador Program. 1) Determine your social media objectives. Do any of them fit the bill?

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7 Tips for Creating Compelling Nonprofit Infographics that get Shared

Connection Cafe

The volume of searches for “ infographic ” has already surpassed searches for “ email marketing ” and will very soon be equal to searches for “ direct mail ”. Some are so amazing you HAVE to immediately share them; while others are so bad they make you hit the back button faster than Austin Wierschke can send a text to a friend.

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“Be the Change You Wish to See in the World”

Connection Cafe

I even boldly predicted the demise of direct mail – although I was wrong about that! I handed over the reigns as CEO to Gene Austin and became Chief Strategy Officer. Just as importantly, we built an environment where people could take risks, change roles, and advance their careers.

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Changing the World One Gift at a Time: An Interview with Deron Beal of the Freecycle Network

Have Fun - Do Good

Every gift you give away, you don't mail it somewhere. There's one woman who -- I think it was in Austin, Texas -- she collected an entire container load full of things for an orphanage in Haiti, using Freecycle. I wanted to keep stuff out of the landfills. So it's bringing together people in their own communities.