Robert Weiner

JULY 10, 2012

My colleague Charlie Hunsaker posted the following question on the FUNDSVCS Advancement Services listserve: I have two clients who are looking for new systems and want a “cost justification” for their acquisition to share with their management. Probably an issue that we should all be looking at.

Database 181

Database ROI Donor Listserv 181

AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Virtual conferences allow brands, organizations, and businesses to connect individuals in unprecedented ways. For event organizers, the advantages of a virtual conference far outweigh the disadvantages. Build and design an event webpage. . The schedule is usually organized into key themes or areas of study.

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Virtual Conference Hosting Library 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2016

In those days, I was working with the New York Foundation for the Arts on a project called ArtsWire, an online network for arts organizations and artists. Back in the old days, there was a very small community of peer that I could ask questions and learn from — we had a listserv! It takes a community to raise a nonprofit!

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NTEN Support Fundraising Listserv 50

Care2

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

took over the world, people were part of smaller online participatory communities called listservs. Yet even after all these years, many organizations still haven’t mastered how to use listservs in building successful and engaging online communities. The biggest barriers groups face is how to structure listservs.

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Listserv Community Online Management 56

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 8, 2011

" How do your social media channels fit in your organization's emergency communications plan? " The US will use Twitter and Facebook to issue terror alerts – "The U.S. Repair Interview: Joe Solomon of 350.org org inspired him in ways he never imagined."

Web 114

Web Disaster Japan Org 114

Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

Whether you are new to grants, and re-evaluating how your organization seeks out grant funding, Rachel Werner will go through what you need to know to become more grant ready. We’re here to talk about how to build a better grant strategy in this post-COVID, to the extent that we are post-COVID world. Rachel: Mm-hmm.

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Grant Build Video Strategy 114

Tech Soup

MAY 20, 2013

are two organizations doing good work to make that happen. Here’s the way TAG describes itself: "TAG is a membership organization of foundations that promotes the understanding of how information and communications technology can help its members further their philanthropic goals." Organize regional meetings.

Foundation 67

Foundation Resource Technology Listserv 67

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Note From Beth: I remember back when Hurricane Katrina struck, I saw a post to the Museum ListServ that said “ Chuck Patch Is Not Dead.” And if your organization is large and bureaucratic, figure out a way for information and approval to flow more quickly, so that you can stay nimble and responsive. Consider your timing.

Communication 101

Communication New Jersey Disaster Hurricane 101

Robert Weiner

JULY 17, 2009

Make sure you have enough savings, loans, or other income to tide you over while you build your business. Will you tier your fees for different sized organizations? Build your list of references and qualifications, even if that requires doing pro bono or heavily discounted work. The previous posts are at Part 1 and Part 2.

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Consultant Advice Listserv Associations 100

Robert Weiner

JANUARY 15, 2015

The same topic came up recently on the APRA''s listserve, PRSPCT-L. The original question: My organization is working on a data retention policy and wondering if others have insights to share. I would consider any data valuable when it can be utilized for predictive analytics or to build a case for trends. Not wanting mail?

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Retention Discussion Data Donor 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I didn’t know a modem from a microwave, but I was responsible for providing technical support to over 1000 artists who were first getting online or building web pages. In those days, we used listservs and online discussion software, but platform matter. Photo by Dkurpaptwa.

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Social Media Learning Community Media 102

Care2

AUGUST 16, 2014

Can You Build a Base of Supporters with Memes? This begs the question - should a breast cancer organization have been the one to have thought of a meme like this as part of a larger campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer? Could they have leveraged this opportunity to build their email list, and raise money?

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Meme Cancer Awareness France 77

Judi Sohn

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Don't get me wrong, I think it's great for other organizations. If an org has 5,000 employees, Chatter is a fantastic way for folks from one side of the building to keep up with what's happening on the other side. Folks who care about us also care about 1000 other things and other organizations. It's too branded to Salesforce.

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Org San Francisco Profile Feeds 133

Tech Soup

MAY 20, 2013

are two organizations doing good work to make that happen. Here’s the way TAG describes itself: "TAG is a membership organization of foundations that promotes the understanding of how information and communications technology can help its members further their philanthropic goals." Organize regional meetings.

Foundation 36

Foundation Resource Technology Listserv 36

NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Email listserv signup. You don’t have to have all of these, but think about what you want from the site before you start building anything. Tell your story and those of your members and why you formed the organization. Here are some possible features you could include on your site: Event registration. Blog for content.

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Websites Nonprofit Listserv Comparison 28

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2008

So he cautioned me that some of the information might not be entirely up to date that he shared on listserv including a pointer to his awesome slide show with audio. We use it to go where people are already organizing against genocide, and give them tools to do so effectively.

Social Network 69

Social Network Network Social Change 69

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2015

There are no better champions for your organization’s communication’s strategy than your staff. In addition, they have an internal listserv for support where staff share suggested tweets for new reports or new features or techniques on Twitter. Lotte Leicht (@LotteLeicht1) January 7, 2015.

Case Study 50

Case Study Central African Republic Twitter Personal 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

When they first started, since they didn’t have an extensive presence in these various countries, they wanted to be very careful that they were not the perceived as imposing “American&# ways. They found they had to build relationships, face-to-face, and on the ground. Organizers in local community own the agenda.

Global 95

Global Difference Network Develop 95

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

And I’m a Senior Vice President at CCS Fundraising, which is a global fundraising consulting firm that works with nonprofit organizations. First is to understand the role of the board specifically in elevating an organization’s fundraising program. As nonprofits, we have the missions of our organizations.

Leadership 60

Leadership Fundraising Gift Slides 60

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Organizations need to have a policy about what level of donation gets a particular level of stewardship. " I have no quarrel with deleting nonresponsive "prospects" or constituents with no tangible connection to the organization. But don't delete them. Others Who Agree.

Donor 36

Donor Database Contact Listserv 36

Judi Sohn

OCTOBER 29, 2010

This year, there were enough nonprofit organizations already on Common Ground to warrant a session or two aimed at users, rather than just to sell existing Convio clients to the application as was found at previous Summits. I just got back from 3 fabulous days in Baltimore at the Convio Summit user conference. Nice time saver.

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Convio Tips Baltimore Grant 113

Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 25, 2009

To develop creative, sustainable partnerships with nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, issue groups, labor unions, educational institutions, business corporations, foundations, and all levels of government. You don't need to be an organization to do this. Any individuals/group/family can register their project.

Badge 40

Badge Listserv National Policy 40

Museum 2.0

JULY 3, 2013

Visual content can build excitement about museums in a way that would be hard for a social service agency or nonprofit to emulate. At the same time, we might think about how these tools might be used inside our field in the context of professional development and building communities of practice. I''d love to hear what you think.

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Museum Images Listserv Bookmarking 47

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2007

Commentary here ) Maybe that's why we've heard rumblings in the blogosphere and on listservs that the YouTube Nonprofit Channel was backlogged on accepting applications. Twitter and Nonprofits On January 8th, the next NetTuesday meetup will focus on Twitter and campaign organizing. What are the benefits of a YouTube Nonprofit Channel?

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Summary Nptech YouTube Cancer 50

NTEN

APRIL 25, 2012

I often get the comment during a leadership seminar I teach that goes something like, "Well this is all well and good for large organizations, but what about my twelve-person NGO?" The MobileActive listserv is a good one for phone-based app's. And the IFRC, my organization, has a Learning Network with many free courses for volunteers.

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Collaboration New Hampshire Classroom NGO 75

Forum One

AUGUST 15, 2010

Even if the collaboration platform you buy or build has many powerful capabilities, resist the temptation to use all of them. Pro: you can be thorough and thoughtful, and can select a system that plays well with your organization's other IT systems. Approach it carefully, but remember to also have fun.

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Collaboration Tools Ning Sharepoint 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Ning, which lets you set up your own custom social network, has attracted attention for its ability to create communities that are more functional than those created through competing services from Google and Yahoo listservs. re thinking of launching a network, or are already building up your member base for an already-launched network.

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Ning Interview Practice Community 76

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Lately I have seen some discussion groups, listservs, and blogs on when to create a proposal in the Prospect Module of Raiser’s Edge® or for that matter in any fundraising legacy system. The timing or stage at which you create a proposal is truly up to each nonprofit organization. Identification. Pre-qualification. Cultivation.

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Proposal Module Time Metrics 32

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 23, 2007

So a hat tip to Katrin Verclas and Progressive Exchange listserv. This post inpsired some thoughtful discussion about Facebook profiles and reports from other organizations about their profiles being taken down. That does make it harder to organize large campaigns on Facebook, but I certainly understand their reasoning.

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Free Myspace Profile Digg 56

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 22, 2018

More and more organizations are catching on to the importance of this generous and loyal tier of donors. Who do you need help from within the organization to get started? How do you define mid-level at your organization? For your floor, most organizations consider $500 or $1000 a year to be the minimum. More money?

Program 24

Program Donor Fundraising Gift 24

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2007

I've been following Carie Lewis's posts on the NTEN Affinity groups as well as other nonprofit tech listservs (yes, I still do read listservs) and caught up with her for an interview. Why did your organization integrate these social media tools - how did you choose specific tools? Take the time to build your friends list.

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Social Network Campaign Site Myspace 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2007

I'll explain why in a minute) Someone posted the url to a listserv. I never developed good habits like writing stuff down or being super organized. For many years, I taught web development and building - in the very early days of the web. b-list of blogs, with descriptions, organized by categories.

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Skills Wiki Taxonomy Listserv 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2007

GetActive GetsAcquired - By Convio This is big news and it bounced around the nonprofit and progressive blogs, listservs, IM, and emails. Bev Traynor builds on the list here and reflects on how it isn't quite a yes or not question. The 59 Smartest orgs online is a list of 59 organizations that make good use of the web2.0

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Summary Nptech Tag Conversation 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2007

" I need to start organizing the various pile of UK examples that tagged and grab from various emails and listserv posts. And, then revisit and revise the outline we brainstormed via skype and wiki , and finally build a powerpoint. Tools for VolCom Groups: Blogs, RSS, Tagging, Wikis and Beyond. I have one blog post here.

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Group Research Bookmarking Wiki 50

NTEN

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

With increased competition for talent, demand for higher salaries, and specific required skills, hiring for technology staff within nonprofit organizations is particularly challenging. Use a strategic and inclusive approach to understand the current and future technology needs of your organization. Needs Assessment. Defining the Role.

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Effective People Strategy Interview 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2005

This week I wanted to get a bird's eye view of nonprofit blogging from a nonprofit technology assistance provider (people who work with nonprofits on technology/capacity building issues). Why do you think a nonprofit organization should consider having a blog? They should belong to listservs, comment on community bulletin boards.

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Nonprofit Listserv Org Attention 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2006

Ever since, our paths have crossed several times in nonprofit technology circles online, most recently via the Digital Divide Network listserv and the online forums at TechSoup. I interviewed ten online educators in five countries about how they planned and organized collaborative learning activities.

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Arts Community Online Intergenerational 50