TechImpact
AUGUST 30, 2013
'Image courtesy of StavtrupPortalen. Some of the most current and meaningful stats about nonprofits and the digital realm, from sources such as Nonprofit Tech For Good , Waggener Edstrom , TechSoup , and the Artez Interactive. Social media: 56% of people donated to an organization because they read a story via social media. 59% of people donate after becoming a follower of a nonprofit’s social network.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 7, 2013
'Nonprofits were the early adopters of social networks. The were active on Myspace, YouTube, and creating Facebook Groups long before most of the companies that are often praised for being the pioneers of social media. One of the reasons was that social networks were free to join and lacked monthly fees. Enterprising nonprofit staff (usually GenXers) with a love for the Internet created communities on Myspace, YouTube, and Facebook in 2004/2005 and most often without executive buy-in.
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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
AUGUST 19, 2013
'We''ve just launched Benetech''s new website. This is my Welcome post that originally appeared on the new Benetech Blog. On behalf of the Benetech team, including our Board of Directors, I’m delighted to welcome you to our new website and formally introduce our newest program area: Benetech Labs ! At Benetech, our goal is to create positive social change through technology.
VisionLink
AUGUST 16, 2013
'We are pleased to announce that Lori Warrens recently joined VisionLink as Senior Director of Community Solutions and we could not be more thrilled! In this position, Lori will guide VisionLink’s international humanitarian efforts — an area of focus in her last position — as well as direct ongoing efforts to further develop industry-leading solutions for 2-1-1 and overall information and referral efforts.
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.
NCE Social Media
AUGUST 16, 2013
'Ok, the King isn’t really dead but Facebook’s EdgeRank is. Facebook now uses more than 100,000 factors in it’s algorithm to determine what is in your Facebook feed. That’s in addition to the original 3 found in EdgeRank: weight, affinity and time. I’ve written about EdgeRank in the ( past. Just like Facebook, what once was simple now is complex.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 20, 2013
'Note from Beth: Like many colleagues who are nonprofit technology capacity builders, we often get asked the question, “What’s hot? What’s not? What’s the new cool thing?” Or a variation – What’s the cutting edge on social media , mobile , or data ? What’s the latest impact of new technologies on society?
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 24, 2013
'With the launch of new a LinkedIn Groups design , the company resolved one of its most pressing problems – LinkedIn Group spam. Group management had become cumbersome and time-consuming for many admins of medium and large groups. Flagging irrelevant discussions as promotion posts or deleting them altogether can take up to thirty minutes a day and if you didn’t invest the time to get rid of the clutter, then the group would become overrun with spam and lose its appeal to group members.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
AUGUST 7, 2013
'The View from an Authorized Entity Many Bookshare users (and potential Bookshare users!) have been asking about the Treaty of Marrakesh (formal name: The Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works by Visually Impaired Persons and Persons with Print Disabilities. What’s in it; what does it mean; how does it affect Bookshare members? In the popular online acronym, IANAL (I am not a lawyer).
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 7, 2013
'There are more than 80 million Millennials in America. The 2013 Millennial Impact Report explains how non-profits and membership organizations can "invest in this generation.".
NTEN
AUGUST 26, 2013
'Cindy Leonard. Consulting Team Leader. Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management at Robert Morris University. People generally associate the topic of web accessibility with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), but I like to think of web accessibility as the practice of making websites with content, features and functionality that people of all abilities can access and use.
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
AUGUST 28, 2013
'Photo by Beth Kanter. Note From Beth: A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to participate in a meeting with other capacity builders who work with networks. I wrote a quick reflection on some of the techniques used to facilitate the meeting. This convening of ”network practitioners” (consultants and others who are working with or networks of people and organizations on social change goals) took place at the Packard Foundation and designed and facilitated by consultants Gigi Barsoum and Hea
TechImpact
AUGUST 23, 2013
'Image courtesy of Business Marketing Blog. Sarah Boisvert, a guest writer on Socialbrite , compares the top email marketing services, including MailChimp, Constant Contact, Aweber, SendGrid, HubSpot, and Vertical Response. Here is a brief overview of her findings: MailChimp. Inexpensive. Easy email-targeting. Mobile app. Analytics & integration with Raiser’s Edge (CRM tool), among others.
Have Fun - Do Good
AUGUST 27, 2013
'1. You know someone needs to read what you have to share. If you have a feeling that there is a community of people, no matter how big or small, whose lives would be richer because of your writing, photos or videos, don’t wait. Start your blog. Don’t worry about the numbers. Write for your people. They are waiting for you. 2. You know you need to publish now.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
AUGUST 26, 2013
'On August 1, 2013, I testified before the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet on the subject “ Innovation in America: The Role of Technology.” In my prepared statement, I explained why well-balanced intellectual property laws inspire technology innovation and social good, and described how our Bookshare initiative models the good that copyright exceptions can create.
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Wild Apricot
AUGUST 23, 2013
'Wouldn’t it be amazing to have an abundance of engaged, highly motivated volunteers who are brimming with ideas your association actually implements?
NTEN
AUGUST 1, 2013
'Dana Mitroff Silvers. Web Strategy Consultant and Design Thinking Facilitator. Design thinking is characterized by a “bias towards action.” Instead of talking and thinking, it prioritizes doing. It doesn't require a large budget or outside consultants, and in a sector of shrinking resources combined with rising demands, design thinking is a tool that can lead to powerful results.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 19, 2013
'Flickr Photo BirkgetKing. Note from Beth: Mitch Arnowitz and I recently participated in an online discussion at Venture Philanthropy Partners/Leap of Reason about creating a community of practice for continuous improvement and high performance in the nonprofit sector. We were part of an email thread with a small group of individuals offered input on community management systems and facilitator recruiting resources.
TechImpact
AUGUST 21, 2013
'Disaster recovery is a critical part of computing for many nonprofits, but for the Heart of Florida United Way, based in Orlando, the threat of hurricanes and other heavy storms made it even more important. The organization served over 347,500 Floridians last year in a wide range of philanthropic efforts, and that work is only … Continued The post Heart of Florida United Way Uses Office 365 to Gain Some Peace of Mind appeared first on Tech Impact.
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ASU Lodestar Center
AUGUST 14, 2013
'posted by Karen Ramsey. President & CEO , Lead for Good. Instructor. Nonprofit Management Institute. "There is one thing all radically successful people have in common: their ferocious drive and hunger for success makes them never give up.". - Bernard Marr, business author. In a recent blog post , Bernard Marr gave several examples of business leaders who have persevered to become wildly successful.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 17, 2013
'Open Leadership author Charlene Li reminds leaders to periodically ask themselves these " open leadership skills assessment " questions: Do I seek out and listen to different points of view? Do I make myself available to people at all levels of the organization? Do I actively manage how I am authentic? Do I encourage people to share information? Do I publicly admit when I am wrong?
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 26, 2013
'Here is the round-up of free non-profit webinars for September 2013. This month we''ve found 21+ webinars to help you get ready for fall.
NTEN
AUGUST 8, 2013
'Terri Harel. Cofounder. ImpactFlo. The utilization of technology in the nonprofit world, like in the business world, comes in two pieces: internal and external. Internal management systems and tracking tools are integral to keeping an organization well-oiled and effective at what they do. Equally as important are the external systems organizations use to communicate their work to the public.
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 30, 2013
'Note From Beth: Many of us don’t value taking the time for intentional learning within our organizations. We are so focused on getting things done, checking it off the to do list and the forward momentum that it requires, that we miss an important opportunity to hit the pause button, reflect, and improve process. Being intentional about learning can also help an organization scale effectively.
TechImpact
AUGUST 29, 2013
'Image courtesy of Coordinating Public Relations. The Knight Foundation released the Giving Day Playbook this past week (Aug. 21, 2013), with a step-by-step guide to creating an organized and successful Giving Day Campaign. Beth Kanter, an expert in nonprofit networking, and Bahia Ramos, Director of the Communication Foundations Program for the Knight Foundation, co-authored a blog post, sharing their commentary and tips about the Playbook.
ASU Lodestar Center
AUGUST 28, 2013
'posted by Jeremy Higbee , Freelance Writer. There is a long history of nonprofit organizations partnering with the government, usually at the state level, through contracts to help provide for and respond to community needs. Through this powerful partnership, local services have improved, such as: enhanced human services, increased community development, greater economic development, and superior environmental protection.
Care2
AUGUST 25, 2013
'Even though social media has been around for several years, many organizations have not adapted a formal social media strategy. Having a social media strategy is important to measuring its impact on your organization and the community you serve. If you are just starting to map out your social media strategy, check out this great infographic I found on socialmediaexplorer.com that highlights 8 strategies for you to consider.
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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.
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 21, 2013
'The success of many non-profits depends on effective volunteer and staff partnerships - so can’t we all just get along for the greater good?
NTEN
AUGUST 12, 2013
'Paul Chamberlain. Senior Web Produces. MS-DS. If you're into interactive maps, it's a good time to be alive! Seems we've entered a golden era of interactive mapping, with no shortage of exciting ways to display geographically-specific data. In the last few years, we've seen exponential growth in interactive mapping software that presents data from all sorts of angles.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 9, 2013
'I’m thrilled to announce that “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” won the Terry McAdam Nonprofit Book Award for 2013. The Terry McAdam Book Award was established in 1989 to commemorate the life and work of New York Community Trust Vice President, Terry McAdam, who devoted his life to improving the nonprofit management field and urged the field to write about the sector to share knowledge and build the social change movement.
TechImpact
AUGUST 27, 2013
'Image courtesy of MeetUp. For nonprofits, staying connected and efficiently communicating is a high priority. However, some nonprofits have multiple locations, staff that work in the field, and partners and sponsors across the globe. TechSoup discusses unified communication (UC), which is a type of internal communication structure that combines text messaging, web conferencing, email, video, and instant messaging, among other technologies to connect employees more effective and efficiently.
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