Byte Technology

AUGUST 30, 2016

It’s an ideal we all should—or at least want to—strive to reach: inbox zero. Indeed, the very idea conjures an edenic work existence where we take a rigorous approach to email management aimed at keeping the inbox empty—or almost empty—at all times. The purpose of reaching such a goal is obvious: less email-incurred stresses and vastly increased productivity, and an overall more relaxed sense of workspace calm.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2016

We’re approaching Labor Day Weekend. The Labor Day holiday is more than just the signal to the end of summer and a relaxing three-day weekend. The Labor Day Holiday, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. You may be familiar Goodwill as a place to shop, but the nonprofit does much more including helping people find jobs.

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Donor Search

AUGUST 30, 2016

This month’s Fundraising Strategies & Nonprofit Tech Carnival is all about one thing: major gifts. At DonorSearch, we’ve written extensively about major gift fundraising and the various elements that go into the entire process, from prospect identification all the way through to post-gift stewardship and ongoing retention.

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Gift Tech Fundraising Retention 66

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 30, 2016

In the book, The Optimistic Workplace , author Shawn Murphy , explains that the following beliefs are essential to helping create a positive work experience : The team is more important than any individual. For optimism to be strong, a cohesive team is vital. People need to believe the team will be there for them when needed. A team is weakened when the first priority is the needs of each person, or when ego dictates a team's actions or inaction.

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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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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2016

You may have heard that "content marketing" can increase traffic to your nonprofit or library's website. More traffic to your website means more potential volunteers, constituents, or donors. But with limited time and resources, you don't have a ton of time to create a stream of compelling original content. Last week's San Francisco Online Community Meetup tackled this issue.

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Content San Francisco Marketing Tips 36

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 30, 2016

In 2015, the percentage of giving that happened in December held steady for the second straight year at 17.4%, by far the largest month in terms of distribution of giving. Online giving in December increased from 17.8% in 2014 to 19% in 2015, potentially showing the influence of online giving days like #GivingTuesday. Summer may just be wrapping up, but is your organization positioned to make the most of December giving and the feelings of generosity that the holiday season brings?

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