Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Earlier this week, Beth Kanter wrote about how to translate social listening into good twitter conversation that supports your objectives , riffing on David Lipscomb ’s Social Messenger Framework — one of the communications planning tools that he’s made available at RedPed21.com. It all starts with.( read more ).

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Wild Apricot

JULY 14, 2010

The rise of blogs and other social media makes online content creation a growing focus for non-profit sector, too. Basically, content marketing is the art of communicating with your customers and prospects without selling. Because content marketing works. It is non-interruption marketing.

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Can you imagine asking for $100, and telling your donor up front that $80 will go to the telemarketing company that interrupted his dinner, and only $20 to your non-profit? You know that it takes money to raise money for a cause. Just think how this week’s headlines play to the public you’re going be asking for renewed support.( read more ).

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 4, 2010

Here's a cool tool to try – and a special offer for non-profit organizations.( Tags: Non-profit technology Fundraising nptech E-mail marketing Non-profit Communications PowerPoint application audio. Looking for an easy way to add your voice over a PowerPoint presentation, then share it by email or online?

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

Think a blog is just another name for a online journal, not really suitable for a serious non-profit organization? Blogging Non-profit Communications websites social media. Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Web 2.0 Think again! A blog can be whatever you want it to be. read more ).

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 23, 2009

For every hour your non-profit invests in social networking, an hour is lost to other projects that might further your cause more effectively. Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Social networking Non-profit Communications social media. read more ).

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Wild Apricot

MAY 12, 2009

Great new presentations on social media are coming out almost daily, and many are directed specifically to the needs of non-profits. Best practices online community Social networking case studies Non-profit Communications social media. Tags: Non-profit technology Fundraising nptech Web 2.0 read more ).

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Jay Moonah's presentation on Social Media Best Practices for Non-Profit & Public Sector Organizations was streamed live online as part of The Canadian Institute’s recent “Managing Social Media” conference recently - but if you missed it, no worries! We’ve got the highlights right here.( read more ).

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 3, 2011

Since many membership and non-profit organizations may be asking themselves these very questions in terms of their member communications, we offered some ideas on how you can begin to answer these questions.( Will they find excessive messaging annoying? How does an organization find a balance? read more ).

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 19, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology NPTECH Punk June 19, 2008 Beth, of course, suggested this , and I’m jumping on her bandwagon. I realized, in being introduced to Edupunk , that I have been doing it for, oh, almost 20 years now.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 20, 2013

IT is by far the most direct way to communicate with a large audience and to increase your funding. The post Infographic: Online Giving And Nonprofits appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Fundraising Industry News Tech blog email email marketing fundraising infographic nonprofit npTech'

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TechImpact

JUNE 2, 2014

Video content on a website is also proven to hold a visitor’s attention longer, and often communicates information to the viewer more effectively, and quickly. If your nonprofit has not yet considered adding video content to their arsenal of online communication tools, these 3 reasons might just get you to start.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 29, 2014

It’s the easiest way for nonprofits to connect with, and communicate its message to a wide array of demographics instantly. appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Fundraising Industry News Social content marketing nonprofit technology npTech social media storytelling technology'

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TechImpact

JULY 11, 2014

Have you become too comfortable in the way you’re communicating with your online audience? Changing the way you communicate online sounds like a daunting task, but it can be very simple. The post Infographic: How To Make Your Nonprofit Online Messaging Stick appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 29, 2013

According to most, using social media to communicate your message is not a choice it is imperative. The post Infographic: Nonprofits and Social Networking appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Mobile Social fundraising infographic nonprofit npTech social media'

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TechImpact

JANUARY 7, 2015

From the way we communicate with constituents, recruit volunteers, and thank donors, to dictating our marketing budgets in some cases, social media matters now more than ever. But it’s doing more than just changing our direct communication channels. Social media has changed a lot about the nonprofit sector. With more […].

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

The amount of emails being opened, websites being navigated, and sheer volume of communication that is occurring on mobile devices every day is a rapidly growing number that is not expected to slow down any time soon. However, of all the capabilities mobile devices offer nonprofits, perhaps the most under utilized tool is text messaging.

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TechImpact

MAY 5, 2014

As technology changes, so do the needs of this method of communication that’s as old as the internet. The post Jump Start Nonprofit Email Marketing With 5 Quick Tips appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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NetWits

MARCH 31, 2011

A non-profit tech (#NPTech), communications and interactive strategy guy who’s all about helping non-profits and people for a living. Since then he’s gone on to start a non-profit focused on helping other non-profits tell stories through video ( Lights.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

It is unequivocally the most used communicative device of the 20th century. The post Email Addresses, And Why Your Nonprofit Needs More Of Them appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. General email email marketing fundraising nonprofit nonprofit technology nonprofits npTech website'

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TechImpact

JANUARY 16, 2015

Shunned at first, and thought to be ‘just another fad’, the Internet has, as you know, become the medium for communication, interaction, and way people work and spend their leisure time. The post Infographic: The 5 Myths Of Mobile Giving appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. It’s mobile.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 4, 2009

Wild Apricot Blog is pleased to host the next edition of the NonProfit Blog Carnival, a round-up of the month’s best blog posts for non-profits. Non-profit Technology , of course! This month’s topic? Deadline for submissions is June 26, and the Carnival round-up will be published on June 30. read more ). read more ).

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TechImpact

MAY 28, 2014

It allows your nonprofit to communicate effectively, save files, work faster, and accomplish your mission sooner. Communication is, as always, the most important. Once you’ve made that initial purchase of the software, get to know who you will be communicating with inside the provider’s organization to ensure quality communication.

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TechImpact

MAY 20, 2014

It offers a mostly free platform that helps nonprofit communicate with seemingly infinite numbers of prospective donors, volunteers, and other constituents. The post The 5 Tweets Your Nonprofit Should Never Send appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. What’s not to like?

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TechImpact

JULY 16, 2014

Here are 10 different ways your nonprofit can segment its donors to improve communication for your next email donation campaign. Communication frequency. Communication method. Chances are good, your nonprofit has employed an array of communication techniques. Types of communication. Direct mail. Phone calls.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Tags: Non-profit technology General non-profit interest Fundraising nptech Marketing Social networking Non-profit Communications Twitter crowdsourcing chat social media non-profit nonprofit.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 3, 2009

Collecting information is a large part of what many non-profit organizations do as a part of their mission. Non-profit Communications. Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Web 2.0 When you need to share that information online, PDF format leaps to mind. But aren’t you just a bit bored by PDFs? read more ).

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 26, 2009

I’ve just been listening to a podcast of Lee Weinstein’s conversation with public relations consultant Donna Gibbs on how non-profits are successfully using social media right now, where Gibbs shines a light on the social media marketing activities — on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter — of two charities she’s involved with personally. read more ).

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TechImpact

MAY 27, 2014

Direct messages are ways for Twitter users to communicate with each other outside of public tweets. Some people might feel more comfortable communicating via Twitter instead of email or a “Contact Us” page on an organization’s website. Industry News Social Tech nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech social media supporters twitter'

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Here are a couple of interesting resources that might be helpful for organizations working on Fundraising or member/donor communications plans for 2011: 1. Nancy Schwartz, publisher of these resources and the Getting Attention blog and e-newsletter, sees taglines as "a key tool in building strong non-profit brands,( read more ).

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 17, 2011

Is your organization one of the 49% of nonprofits who said they have no formal marketing or communications plan for 2011? If you are still developing your plan or are curious to see what other nonprofits are planning this year, you should have a look at the 2011 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report.

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TechImpact

JULY 15, 2014

Technology is enabling organizations of all kinds the unprecedented ability to communicate directly with all of their constituents. The post How Nonprofit Use Tech To Increase Transparency appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Image courtesy of Nonprofit Information.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 29, 2010

There’s no more convenient way to brush up on your skills than to do your professional development online - and July 2010 brings us lots of free online presentations and seminars for fundraisers, board members, administrators, active volunteers, volunteer coordinators, and other non-profit folks.( read more ).

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TechImpact

APRIL 14, 2014

Establish a communication schedule. Hammer out, and stick to, a communication schedule. The post 7 Steps To Effective Nonprofit Email Marketing appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. General donation donors email email marketing nonprofit technology npTech technology website'

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Use email as a way to touch base quickly, communicate an important message, then end it. The post 5 Ways To Increase Your Nonprofit’s Email Engagement appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Fundraising Mobile Tech email marketing fundraising nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech technology'

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Tags: case studies cause marketing donations Facebook games Marketing non-profit Non-profit Communications Non-profit technology nptech online community online donations promotion social media Social networking.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

I think most non-profits would. My point is that it CAN happen (In fact, I saw some examples today of non-profits achieving results like this), but a lot of non-profits shoot them selves in the foot by forgetting to do the basics of email marketing correctly. It’s what captures their imagination. No Call to Action.

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