Byte Technology

OCTOBER 24, 2017

There’s no denying the overwhelming popularity of Instagram and the impressive place it holds among social media sites. And for those owning, operating or administering a WordPress site, having a tie-in between Instagram and their pages can really boost hits and visits and add serious curb appeal that helps drive traffic to a website. The great thing about Instagram lies in how it works at the most basic level: users can explore and find new accounts based on what they’ve already demonstrated th

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Note from Beth: Last week, I had the honor of teaching a master class at the International Fundraising Congress (IFC) on avoiding burnout for fundraisers with Corinne Aartman in Amsterdam. Richard Sved, a fundraising consultant from the UK, participated and wrote a reflection on the UK Fundraising Blog. He graciously agreed to republish it as a guest post.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Donors are human. They have likes and dislikes. They are creatures of habit and thus have behaviors, that when known, can be worked with to entice giving. This six-part series on neurofundraising is state of the moment behavioral marketing information that fundraisers can immediately put to use. The post NeuroFundraising appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 24, 2017

posted by Chris Giarratana Digital Strategy Consultant. Email marketing is an essential piece of any nonprofit communication strategy, especially if it's going to be used as a tool for donor engagement and fundraising campaigns. However, how can you ensure that your donors will even read your email? The answer is pretty simple; you have to make your emails enticing, engaging, and approachable.

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Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Donors are human. They have likes and dislikes. They are creatures of habit and thus have behaviors, that when known, can be worked with to entice giving. This six-part series on neurofundraising is state of the moment behavioral marketing information that fundraisers can immediately put to use. The post NeuroFundraising appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 24, 2017

It has long been believed that the health of the philanthropic sector is directly linked to the passion people have for organizations and their missions. To that end, there has been a great focus on communication and stewardship of donors to further increase giving. And, while we can certainly see the outpouring of support during moments of heightened awareness, such as after natural disasters, there may be more at play to the sector’s current state of affairs.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Last week Blackbaud released the results of our 2016 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising study. In case you missed the announcement, take a minute to download the study here. This annual report examines the performance of 16,855 events in the United States and Canada over a three-year period from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016. The events studied were run by 171 nonprofit organizations and encompass over 10.9 million event participants and $1.23 billion in event revenue.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 24, 2017

My original "kitchen table" brainstorm. The Packard Foundation asked me to write a blog post about our 2016 staff restructuring (which they supported with a capacity-building grant). Here's that post, lightly edited for your enjoyment. You can read the original post on the Packard Foundation's Organizational Effectiveness site. I sat at my kitchen table with a brown paper bag, timer by my side.

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