Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

This is the eighth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Breaking news that communicates the story of your mission and programs.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 28, 2020

While there are lots of different ways to learn the ins, the outs, and the latest trends in the event industry, listening to a podcast is probably one of the easiest and most entertaining ways to do it! . Unfortunately, you don’t always have the time to scan dozens of blogs or attend events for inspiration. Event Industry News.

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

So, in this blog, I’m leveraging my PhD in Psychology to share a bit about what burnout is, why it seems to be everywhere in the nonprofit world, and what organizations, leaders, and individuals can do about it. How to beat burnout The good news is that burnout isn’t inevitable or irreversible. Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As my internship comes to a close, I decided to ask my fellow interns at Candid what they’ve learned about working remotely. You can practice skills, such as presenting in an online setting, writing professional communications, and asking for feedback. This is also a great opportunity to learn more about potential career paths.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Free nonprofit educational resources Most nonprofit leaders hold deep expertise in their organization’s focus area, but not everyone working in the social sector arrives equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to fundraise effectively. foundations have websites.

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Forj

JUNE 7, 2021

For years, the LMS has reigned supreme as the top learning platform for associations. However, as you begin searching for your association’s next solution, you’ll quickly come across a new option on the market— learning experience platforms (LXPs). Why are learning experience platforms rising in popularity? Let’s dive in.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 15, 2009

Wireframes Magazine – I’ve been doing Information Architecture for a very long time, now, but it’s great to learn new tricks and tools. Wireframes Magazine – I’ve been doing Information Architecture for a very long time, now, but it’s great to learn new tricks and tools.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 19, 2024

Leading a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills that go beyond traditional management styles. This blog post explores the key qualities that distinguish great nonprofit leaders and how they cultivate a culture of purpose within their organizations. Learn more and register for AFP Icon 2024 today!

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

We have several quick reads that will give your skills a boost—with minimal time and effort: Nonprofit Quick Guides by Joanne Oppelt and Linda Lysakowski. This series features seven quick guides to support your professional success, including How to Find New Donors and Get Them to Give Again and How to Run a Strategic Planning Retreat.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Success in email requires copywriting skills, which you can learn. Writing marketing copy is a skill. And, now, years later, I can get the results I’m looking for with an appeal or a fundraising email, because I developed the skill through practice. How did I learn? David, I have unexpected news to share.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The parade of bad news: gun violence, hurricanes, earthquakes, nuclear war, fake news, and more. You could go on a new diet and consume news mindfully. People were so hungry to read some good news. The Red Cross swiftly write an apology on its blog, using humor. What to do? What to do? The response?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 27, 2021

If you want to reach more people and help promote your brand recognition while positively shaping the public’s perception of you – learning a few key strategies and skills around external nonprofit communication is vital. . Ensure you have a clear idea of where you believe your target donor market lies by learning their demographics.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 28, 2020

While there are lots of different ways to learn the ins, the outs, and the latest trends in the event industry, listening to a podcast is probably one of the easiest and most entertaining ways to do it! . Unfortunately, you don’t always have the time to scan dozens of blogs or attend events for inspiration. Event Industry News.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 13, 2022

Among the top motivations for this generation were increased value, career readiness, learning opportunities, and improved self-esteem. According to a Learning to Give report , 57% of young people will save their money rather than spend it, and 32% donate money regularly. Provide Learning Opportunities. Make Volunteering Easy.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Training and education tools: Provide members with an easy-to-use training platform that integrates with relevant systems, like a learning management system. Read our guide on the subject to learn more about how an AMS should protect your members’ data. Conference and Event Management Toolkit.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2020

Using his 14 years of research, Owen explains that the difference between good and the great is the difference between your mindset and your skill set. Far beyond having skills, mindset separates the best from the rest, and the right mindset drives the right habits, which drive the right performance. Resilience – stay the course.

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AFP Blog

AUGUST 18, 2013

Ministers learn to compete | The Detroit News : hey need to understand organizational leadership: how to create a mission statement, set goals and measure whether they’ve achieved those goals — skills typically taught in masters of business administration programs, not seminaries.

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TechImpact

MARCH 18, 2014

Or is it great listening skills? Criticism is a chance to grow; Adversity is a chance to learn; And their perspective never falters. Fundraising skills. The post 12 Attributes Of An Excellent Nonprofit Executive appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. What makes a great leader?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2012

I began writing this blog post as I sat in the NMI 122 class , Digital Communications: Social Media Tools & Strategies. There is room for learning in this area, and I am the first person who will say it, which is why I found myself in NMI 122. Our minds' capacity to learn is something that we should not take for granted.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 23, 2021

The book (co-authored by Dick Weiss ) chronicles Michael’s story of going from an underdog athlete to a turnaround CEO, and how he took his student-athlete experience and translated those learned lessons to successes in his career. As a basketball player, Michael learned teamwork, courage, adaptability, and much more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2014

Content curation – the process of finding, organizing, and sharing topical, relevant content for your audience that supports your nonprofit’s engagement or campaign goals (or your professional learning) begins with “ Spotting the Awesome.” But how do you build your radar and hone your discovery skills?

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 13, 2013

. “I was told that once you had the willingness to learn, ITWorks would provide everything, and that’s exactly what they did.” Learn more about William’s journey. To learn more about ITWorks, please visit ITWorks.org. To learn more about Tech Impact, please visit ITWorks.org. How to help.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

Sometimes the only thing standing between you and launching a successful fundraising campaign to fund a new, needed program is an extra set of hands. It may make sense to hire someone to give you that help, especially if that person has the skills you need and can work remotely. What you need is a nonprofit virtual assistant or VA.

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NTEN

JULY 19, 2012

Throughout the day, I'll be living blogging sessions from MCON12, a virtual conference to help leaders engage the Millennial generation. They want to learn about nonprofit events, statistics, news, and ways to volunteer or get involved. 65% of Millennials prefer to learn about nonprofits via websites, 55% via Social Media.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog was inspired by the many people who have reached out to Carolyn since it was launched in 2011 to ask for advice about becoming a grant writer and nonprofit fundraiser. Q: What if one I have only basic office skills? They were an intelligent and sophisticated group, and I learned a lot from them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2015

After a battery of medical tests, she learned from her doctor that her symptoms were due to chronic stress. She was so anxious that she did not even notice it was making her sick until she passed out. One of those came to her when she wrote a blog post called, “ How To Take Care of Yourself When Your Black Life Doesn’t Matter.”

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 1, 2021

In another recent blog post , we talked about the amount of free time the average person has access too. Provide volunteers with valuable skills. One of the best ways to provide value to volunteers, in exchange for their commitment to your organization, is in the form of skill development. Download our guide.

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NTEN

JULY 6, 2011

Photo: Pune Dracker Everything I know about the editorial process I learned from Teddy Bear Review. That sounds like a no-brainer—but not all blogs do it. You can apply the technique to blogs, too. Unlike a magazine or newspaper article, blogs get instant reader feedback. scale—but, ahem, bear with me—it works.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! How does your nonprofit organization engage youth?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Google.Org is giving away $25 million to humanitarian projects that use Google’s machine learning technology. Impact Challenge ” is based on Google’s belief that artificial intelligence can provide new solutions to old problems and improve people’s lives. Here’s an overview of the book from the authors blog.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 19, 2021

The good news is that no matter how far you are from Haiti, you can still help those impacted by these disasters. You can learn more about their work and make a gift here. Learn more and donate here. You clean learn more about I Clean Haiti and donate to their emergency fund here. On August 14 th , a 7.2

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2012

One of the themes that came up is the gap in skills of citizens and nonprofits and the use of data. It is all about the data, but data is playing a huge role in civic engagement strategies and if people or nonprofits lack the skills to use it for civic engagement goals, that poses a problem. Why this resource?

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 21, 2023

In this post, learn more about effective volunteer management and the value of volunteer management software. In this blog post, we will talk about what volunteer management is, why it is worth the investment, and what to look for in software. Leveraging technology to manage volunteers in 2023 is essential.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. The good news is that great stories are all around you. or any other news that helps bring your donors into the story. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 4, 2017

Here's what we learned from the experts about the technologies that can help nonprofits like yours achieve your mission. Bad for making predictions without the right data or data science skills. Consider your organization to be a source of news and information for an already interested community. Simplicity. More from NTC.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2024

My recommendation is to read the book from start to finish to get a feel for the learnings in their entirety, and then dip in and out to refresh on certain sections as challenges arise during your transition,” shares Wiggins. The state of change is so radical that many of your information networks and skills are temporarily blunted.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In another recent blog post , we talked about the amount of free time the average person has access too. Provide volunteers with valuable skills. One of the best ways to provide value to volunteers, in exchange for their commitment to your organization, is in the form of skill development.

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