Connection Cafe

JUNE 11, 2014

CharityDynamics just released the Interactive Investment Benchmark Study that looks at how organizations plan to invest in digital resources and strategy. What they found is that as the economy continues to recover and online fundraising outpaces other development efforts, nonprofits are planning to invest more in their digital footprint.

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Technology Guide Proposal Leadership 37

Connection Cafe

JUNE 23, 2014

Below are the four key areas to focus on while preparing your pitch for technology investment: Know the trends. Paint the picture for your board or leadership team by analyzing your current campaign results, conducting a SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunity, threat analysis) and compare your organization to industry benchmarks.

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Technology Leadership Offline Demographics 44

NTEN

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

A quick glance at the term “content marketing” on Google trends will shed some light on how hot. This information can be presented in a variety of formats, including news, video, white papers, e-books, infographics, case studies, how-to guides, question and answer articles, photos, etc. inserted by me).

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Content Benchmark Trend Marketing 86

sgEngage

DECEMBER 1, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Myths about Online Giving Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on December 1st, 2010 There are so many myths about online giving. Check out the “Making Event Participants More Successful with Social Media” white paper to learn more.

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Trend Online Giving Offline 78

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Tis the Season for Charity Gift Cards Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on November 9th, 2010 The Los Angeles Times had an article the other day called “Causes offers gift cards for charitable giving.&#

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Los Angeles Gift Charity Trend 63

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

A quick glance at the term “content marketing” on Google trends will shed some light on just how hot. This information can be presented in a variety of formats, including news, video, white papers, e-books, infographics, case studies, how-to guides, question and answer articles, photos, etc. inserted by me).

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Benchmark Content Trend Marketing 40

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APRIL 6, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Video: Online Advocacy Trends Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on April 6th, 2011 The recordings from Blackbaud and Care2′s Advocacy Live 2011 event are now online. Hot or Not: What’s Sizzling in Online Fundraising?

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Advocacy Trend Video Online 60