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Get Organized and Increase Your Nonprofit Productivity

Get Fully Funded

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over, expecting a different result. My calendar and ‘To Do’ list were written in a notebook. They allow you to collaborate with others so you won’t waste time sending Word docs and Excel spreadsheets back and forth while tracking versions. That’s right. With a pen.

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The Ideal Year-End Fundraising Campaign Timeline

CauseVox

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it.

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Tools I use: basic workflow

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

I have definitely noticed that I’ve been migrating a lot of functionality of things that I do to web-based apps of one type or another, and this is one example of that. The center of my workflow, like for most consultants, is email. The web interface is great, as is the desktop applications. I also access Evernote on my Android phone.

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33 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Additionally, the app serves as hub to all other Google Apps, such as Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Reader, Voice, Maps, etc. Definitely a trend to keep your eyes on as Internet TV begins to penetrate our living rooms in coming years. It is a must download! GreatNonprofits :: greatnonprofits.org. Viddy :: viddy.com.

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How to Write a Successful Annual Fundraising Plan in 6 Steps

Get Fully Funded

A Google Doc or Sheet is a great place to start, because you can collaborate with your team. Another way to structure a plan is in a calendar format. I like to start with a plan broken down by buckets and then break that bucket-driven plan out into a color-coded calendar, so I know exactly what I need to do every month.

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50 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Additionally, the app serves as hub to all other Google Apps, such as Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Reader, Voice, Maps, etc. Definitely a trend to keep your eyes on as Internet TV begins to penetrate our living rooms in coming years. It is a must download! GreatNonprofits :: greatnonprofits.org. Viddy :: viddy.com.

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Case Study: Moving to Google Apps

NTEN

Technology was not part of the strategic plan and the budget for technology was included in the office supply budget -- definitely not any room for technology improvements, even if the desire was there. Most of the staff were used to Gmail and familiar with email, calendar, and docs services.