Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 11, 2017

With the release the 2017 Global NGO Technology Survey on August 1, the release of the first edition of the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report on September 4, and a packed schedule of webinars and in-person trainings this fall that need to be prepared for, for the first time in six years of blogging – I need to take a blog break to catch up on work. 2017 is the final year of webinars, so in 2018 I’ll have more time to blog and maybe even accept guest bloggers for the first time.

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Byte Technology

JULY 11, 2017

In Part 1 of this column we learned that, thanks to the vast and incredibly helpful community of WordPress users, there are countless hacks, tricks and tips to make designing, building, editing and administering a WordPress site a lot easier and, often, a lot more fun. Here’s Part 2, with another seven highly effective tools, shortcuts and work-arounds that can you save you time and aggravation as you welcome new and repeat visitors and users.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 11, 2017

I’ve always benefited from learning from colleagues who do nonprofit technology training and capacity but often we come from the same perspective. I’ve always dreamed of accessing a diverse network of people who do nonprofit capacity across different disciplines or what Nancy White has described as “ learning from adjacent practices.” This would be a network or community of practice that freely shares and learns from one another about training and capacity building th

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Global Giving

JULY 11, 2017

Overview. Is your nonprofit struggling to create a high-functioning website with web pages that are well-organized and user-focused? Good news! You don’t have to be a web developer or designer to create awesome web pages for your nonprofit’s website. This worksheet will help you plan a new page on your website or improve an existing web page.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 11, 2017

From John Blakey 's book, The Trusted Executive , here are these four tips from Jim Collins for how to be a humble leader : Demonstrate a compelling modesty, shunning public adulation and never be boastful. Act with quiet, calm determination and motivate others through inspired standards, not inspiring charisma. Channel ambition into the company, not the self, and set up successors for even more greatness in the next generation.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 11, 2017

As more and more donors familiarize themselves with crowdfunding, they’re finding it’s a convenient way to donate to their favorite organizations. And if you’re a nonprofit, there’s a lot to think about when you’re about to launch a crowdfunding campaign. Make the most out of your crowdfunding by using available resources and advice. Your campaign’s approach should be two-pronged.

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Tech Soup

JULY 11, 2017

I don't usually wait with bated breath for annual giving trends and studies. But this year was different. Many fundraisers (including me) were eager to understand how the emergence of the Trump Presidency last year may be affecting the giving landscape, particularly at the individual giving level. Like many people, I was intrigued and delighted at the news of big giving surges that occurred in the wake of Trump's victory.

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