Nonprofit Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Now entering its sixth year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media. To tap this potential, your NGO, nonprofit, or charity needs to activate its social media presence before, during, and after #GivingTuesday to help build the movement and, in the process, raise awareness and funds for your organization and mission.
The Nerdy NonProfit
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
The nature of nonprofit work makes it especially important to stay on top of a budget. Fortunately, there are some purposeful apps that make this easier to manage, without taking too much out of your accounting budget. 1. Pennies. This user-friendly iOS app lets you set a budgetary goal and an associated timeframe as starting points. It then uses color-coding to indicate how close or far you are from spending more than your budget allows.
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Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
If you’re dealing with a difficult person in your organization, here’s a system to identify the cause behind the difficulty, and how to turn these people into productive team members in your meetings.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
There’s a global book famine afflicting people with disabilities. They lack the books they need for education, employment, and social inclusion. Billions have been spent addressing the problem over the past decade. I have good news: For $5 million a year, we can build a global library that provides tens of millions of people around the world who are blind, low vision, or dyslexic free access to books that will work for them.
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.
Byte Technology
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
It’s an age-old question: just what is something really worth if you can get it for free? For WordPress users—or indeed for anyone running or owning a website—this question comes up a lot. Should you use free plugins or paid versions? Do free themes have the same impact as paid ones? What about web hosting? The list goes on and on, but answers usually come easily once you arm yourself with a little information and research.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Rob Cottingham, Social Signal – Cartoon for Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. It is not too early to start thinking about your nonprofit’s social media strategy for 2018, including how you want to capitalize on social media trends that will have maximum impact in 2018. According to Lee Odom , influencer marketing is one of those trends. Before social media, “Influencer Marketing,” was a matter of finding a celebrity who had an affinity for your organization’s brand or programs and the goa
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The Nerdy NonProfit
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
Web forms are handy ways for organizations to capture insights about users, but research shows there are science-backed principles about web form construction and how to create them for maximum effectiveness. In the nonprofit sector, web forms are also useful for donation collection purposes. Below, we’ll examine some of the scientific findings associated with web forms and why it’s so important for your nonprofit to understand them. 1.
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
Use this expert's nonprofit compliance checklist to make sure your organization is doing everything it takes to remain in good standing with the IRS.
Everyaction
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
There are nearly 800,000 people protected under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). DACA paved the way for these children of immigrants to obtain work authorization and relief from deportation, enabling them to go on to universities and build careers and families. With the announcement of DACA’s repeal, the program has stopped accepting new applications.
Byte Technology
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
If there’s anything the recent Equifax data compromise calamity has taught us, it’s that all of us—143 million and counting, in fact—need to be more acutely aware of the dangers and consequences of hacks that expose personal information to the virtual world. Names, social security numbers, addresses, emails, bank account details and, of course, credit histories were laid bare in the latest attack, once again reminding us of the fragility of having so much information floating around a digital un
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio
The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
This week I was honored to teach a Happy Healthy Nonprofit Workshop at the 1440 Multiversity Nonprofit Service Week. This beautiful retreat center is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains and offers professional development on a wide range of leadership, wellness, and other topics. This past week they opened up the campus to nonprofits and I was lucky enough to be part of the faculty to teach a workshop.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
It’s not official, but it’s obvious that Facebook is ramping up promotion of its native “Donate” buttons and Fundraisers in its News Feed. Even before Facebook helped raise $10 million dollars for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy for Hurricane Harvey relief, Facebook “Donate” buttons and fundraisers created by Facebook users were popping up in the feed with increased frequency.
ASU Lodestar Center
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
posted by Mark Hager Associate Professor ASU School of Community Resources and Development. I’m not sure it’s possible to write this blog post without looking like a grammar Nazi, but I’m going to give it a whirl. Should be interesting, anyway. This post is about the way people write the word nonprofit. Or non-profit. Or sometimes I even see non profit.
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
If you’re facing a difficult situation where you need to say a firm “no” to a board member, follow these five tips to help you frame the conversation in a constructive, collaborative way.
Advertiser: Digital Ocean
Effectively managing cloud technology is getting more complex. From cybersecurity concerns, vendor lock-in, cost increases, or lack of transparency on costs, it can quickly get out of control. Knowing what you can control and finding a platform that’s built with nonprofits in mind is key.
Nonprofits Source
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
In this weekly nonprofit marketing link roundup , we’re taking a look at articles that are all about online fundraising strategies. Whether you’re fundraising, selling a product or providing a service, the way in which you market to people really isn’t all that different. As Guy Kawasaki puts it, you have to create meaning if you want to take steps towards innovation.
Byte Technology
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
The best and most noticed bloggers working on the WordPress platform no doubt attribute much of their success to being able to post, update and edit on the go. And that means utilizing smartphone apps that help them stay on top of their site and its content. And even for those WordPress users who aren’t bloggers but rather do online marketing, manage a cause-related site or administer an e-commerce concern, having the ability to remotely work on their pages is of vital importance.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
The NTEN Book Club, organized by Lauren McKown and Kai Williams, hosted a video chat this week.This month they have been reading The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout and discussing it in the NTEN online community. The video chat provided a nice opportunity to have conversation in real-time about the relationship between self-care and workplace productivity.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Social media changes so frequently that unless your NGO has a full-time social media manager who has the time to consistently research and adopt emerging trends, odds are your NGO is using social media in ways that are no longer effective. The webinar content below was presented by Heather Mansfield on September 19, 2017 to 1,175 nonprofit staff. It was the final presentation of the social media excellence webinar.
Advertiser: Syncrony
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Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
An eye-catching opening, slick text animation, smooth transitions — these are all important elements of polished social videos. But what really makes a story shine is a strong, concise message, told in a way only your unique perspective and voice can. Are you telling a personal story, creating a fundraising pitch, inspiring others to care about a cause , or teaching potential customers about your business?
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
Here are the top 5 nonprofit digital marketing tools I’ve seen used most effectively. For each tool, I’ll show you how to use its best features and how much it costs.
Nonprofits Source
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
In this weekly nonprofit marketing link roundup , we’re taking a look at articles that are all about digital fundraising strategies. Whether you’re fundraising, selling a product or providing a service, the way in which you market to people really isn’t all that different. As Guy Kawasaki puts it, you have to create meaning if you want to take steps towards innovation.
NonProfit Hub
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Volunteers are a vital part of your nonprofit organization. They’re the ones doing the grunt work and producing tangible change for the cause you’re working to better. Once you’ve recruited a solid group of volunteers and have boots on the ground to make things happen, you need to develop relationships with them in order to treat them as an extension of your staff.
Advertiser: DonorDock
Are your donors your biggest fans, or are you lacking donor loyalty? The truth is, your donors have expectations of what their relationship with your organization should look like. This ebook will help you learn how to live up to those expectations!
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
Meetings are a big part of our work week, whether it is a recurring staff, team, or board meeting or informal check-in. Our meetings are face-to-face, virtually, and a combination of the two known as “hybrid” meetings. Many times our meetings are highly productive, but sometimes meetings can be boring, frustrating, and a complete waste of time.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Presented on September 20 via webinar, the slides below highlight data from the 2017 Global NGO Technology Report , the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report , and Network for Good’s donor platform to determine if U.S. nonprofits are using technology in the ways that their donors and supporters prefer. Attendees were be given access to exclusive U.S. donor data and data-based analysis of how effectively nonprofits are using online communication and fundraising tools.
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
Storytelling is the currency of fundraising. In the digital environment of email, social media, and mobile, we can use storytelling in innovative ways to inspire supporters and donors — and raise more money. Photos, videos, selfies, and personal stories allow us to embed emotional content in fundraising campaigns. They also invite our supporters and donors to be more deeply involved in our fundraising campaigns.
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
We are thrilled to announce that Wild Apricot has been acquired by Personify, an Austin-based constituent management software company that shares our mission of serving and empowering membership and constituent-focused organizations. Read all the details here.
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Organizations like yours are increasingly realizing that technology adoption is only as good as the technology you choose. Statistics from a 2014 NTEN study show that seriously investing resources in training for your staff corresponds to higher adoption and ultimately technology effectiveness. In this report, we’ll give you a high-level overview of how to get your organization in shape for technology adoption and best practices for facilitating this critical process.
Achieve
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
So much time, effort and hope goes into a nonprofit’s year-end fundraising campaign that when it’s over, staff scramble to use all their remaining vacation days. The bad news: It’s never over. The good news: You can take steps right now to ensure the next campaign is less stressful and even more successful. Just make sure you don’t fall into the “We’ll tackle that in a month or two” trap.
The NonProfit Times
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
Leadership at the Data & Marketing Association (DMA) is rolling out the organization’s Data Standards 2.0, a streamlined version of guidelines not updated since 2014. Features of the new set of standards include clarifications on rules relating to connected devices and notice and choice. The DMA, formerly known as the Direct Marketing Association, is seeking feedback on the new standards before adopting them, with potential changes, in the coming months, according to Emmett O’Keefe, senior v
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
SOS Children’s Villages International uses cloud technology to help fundraise for children in need. Photo courtesy of SOS Children’s Villages International. Note From Beth: I am thrilled to host this guest post from Microsoft Philanthropies General Manager that showcases examples of digital transformation and fundraising. How To Use Microsoft Technology To Supercharge Your Fundraising guest post by Justin Spelhaug, General Manager, Microsoft Philanthropies.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
Nonprofit Tech for Good and the Public Interest Registry are pleased to announce the first edition of the Global Trends in Giving Report! Based upon the survey results of 4,084 donors worldwide, the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report summarizes donor data across six continents about how online and mobile technology effects giving. The report also explores the impact of gender, generation, and ideology upon giving and volunteerism.
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