Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

Emerging Leaders Playbook: With the generous support of the Packard Foundation and in collaboration with Third Plateau Social Impact Strategies, we wrote and published the Emerging Leaders Playbook last year, along with facilitating a peer learning cohort with colleague Stephanie Rudat.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2017

Finding Local Tech Expertise and Support. In this free webinar with TechSoup, hear from providers of technology support for nonprofits and public libraries, and volunteer organizers of NetSquared and Tech4Good communities. Get the grants you need to support your mission! Join us on January 12. Get to know Acrobat Pro DC.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 3, 2017

And as mentioned above, if you aren’t technically knowledgeable about servers and can’t employ a system administrator, you’ll really need a managed dedicated server: WordPress itself, for example, employs full-time admins that maintain dedicated servers 24/7 and provide need upgrades, phone support and the like. Managed WordPress Hosting.

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Donor Search

JANUARY 17, 2017

Picking the right consultant can be critical to your campaign’s success because they can help shape everything from your case for support… However, finding the right professional for your nonprofit isn’t always easy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2017

Although much of Alden’s advice is based on personal experience, observation, and common sense, he is careful to discuss the studies and research that support his ideas throughout the book. Invest 5% more in training and supporting them, so that they can do the best job possible.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 28, 2017

Author Kristi Hedges , in her book, The Power of Presence , provides these explanations of the roles of a coach and of a mentor and how they differ from each other: The Coach shows empathy through a mixture of tough love and strong support. The coach is not afraid to push you because she sees the best in you.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 22, 2017

Do my employees know what an A looks like, and am I supporting them to get that A? Am I creating a culture that increases employee engagement? Am I cultivating a spirit of internal and external learning? Are our products/services creating lasting, positive memories for our customers?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2017

The Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) has a r esource collection on how funders can support resiliency. This technique, like the others, are simple and can be practice for a few minutes every day and over time can help build up that resiliency muscle. Building Nonprofits Organizational Resilience.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 25, 2017

Volunteers need to be comfortable with the tasks they are given, and the more orientation and training they receive, the more likely they are to be satisfied in the jobs they fill and the support they provide (Jamison, 2003). Sources: Bussell, H., & & Forbes, D.

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BoardAssist

JANUARY 31, 2017

Unrestricted revenue typically comes from earned revenue such as fee-for-service, ticket sales, or membership income; it can also come from general operating support or temporarily restricted revenue in which the restrictions have been satisfied. In a very simple sense, how much cash does the organization have on hand to support operations?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 6, 2017

Employees are increasingly looking for a greater diversity of options for giving back and supporting causes. In order to facilitate more employee participation, build better partnerships and support increasingly robust reporting requirements, CR software will continue to grow in importance as a core enterprise technology need.

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Achieve

JANUARY 24, 2017

From midnight to midnight, supporters will be able to donate and amplify the impact their charity has on the community. . — we strongly encourage you to. if you haven’t done so. On May 17, phase two of the Great Give will launch a second custom-built page.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 5, 2017

Constantly looks to provide added value to the team members by customizing feedback, providing resources and support. Courageously leads the changes without falter while being open and honest about his or her own fears and challenges along the change journey.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 18, 2017

I am so grateful to the over 150 people who donated to get us to Denver, especially those who continuously support our students each year. From the first day of class in September, they have stepped up to every challenge and showed true dedication to the organization and to a better nonprofit sector.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 27, 2017

“These are innovative companies with a wealth of capabilities to support learning, ranging from immersive and robust games to simulations. You’ll want to look for not only the vendors who support your specific industry, but also have a wide variety of choices for any………… What is scorm, anyway?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 4, 2017

In today’s busy world, a donation of time and talents can be more valuable than a monetary donation from the perspective of your supporters. The responsibility isn’t for everyone, but those who do choose to step up will prove to be some of your most ardent supporters. Time is money. Want more P2P event tips?

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 3, 2017

Funnel for Inbound Mktg Attract Strangers Connect Visitors Engage Supporters Inspire Donors = Advocates @AlyssaConrardy #CauseCamp. Funnel for Inbound Mktg Attract Strangers Connect Visitors Engage Supporters Inspire Donors = Advocates @AlyssaConrardy #CauseCamp. . — Peter Schnake (@PSchnake) April 8, 2016.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 3, 2017

Let’s start by noting that the data nonprofits have about their supporters, volunteers, activists, members, and other constituent groups is arguably the most valuable asset they have. Gathered up in the digital attic for storage. Hidden hoards instead of hopeful treasure. The more you have, the less valuable it becomes.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 12, 2017

However, sometimes you have to dive in and fully understand the issue before you can generate a bold, new request for support. In 2015, the Food Solutions New England (FSNE) Network Team began a year-long process to better understand how we could support the region in achieving the New England Food Vision.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 26, 2017

By explaining what he believed, he got masses of people behind him who supported what he supported. The best example again comes from Sinek’s talk. Martin Luther King Jr. didn’t say, “I have a plan,” but rather, “I have a dream.” They showed up because he believed what we believe.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 30, 2017

Do your donors and supporters understand the unique, specific value that your organization brings and the specific actions you take to respond to issues? Supporters and the public could quickly understand the role the organization is playing in this issue. During times of crisis, do you make it easy for supporters to take action?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 9, 2017

Reliable and supportive – It’s easy to maintain a partnership when times are good, but the best relationships are those you can depend on even in the worst of times. You should expect that any vendor you purchase from will stand-by and support their solution with an in-house body of experts.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2017

So, as more and more grantmakers adopt the transparency concept for their own organizations, won't they now begin to wonder about the transparency — or lack of — within the organizations that ask for their support? My guess is yes. How Do You Exhibit Transparency?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 30, 2017

If a nonprofit in Phoenix that has a human welfare mission does not have Spanish-speaking individuals on staff, they will be unable to support that population of potential clients. For example, according to US Census Bureau (2014) 30.2% of households in Phoenix, Arizona speak Spanish.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 19, 2017

The opportunity is that social media platforms have evolved into highly sophisticated message targeting tools that can combine effectively with your other email and real-world efforts to engage supporters and donors.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2017

Charlene Flaherty, the Associate Director of the Southwest Corporation for Supportive Housing, further adds that it is critical for nonprofit organizations accepting impact investments to have a refined organizational structure, including good governance, risk management procedures, and financial systems.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 3, 2017

They come to us looking for practical tips and a supportive community. We also learned that. Most NetSquared participants come from small "startup" nonprofits with no budget and no staff. The top three technology challenges for respondents are building websites, managing data, and fundraising.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 13, 2017

85% of nonprofits run on volunteers alone, which means that it’s essential for these organizations to consistently recruit and build relationships with new supporters. If you’re a nonprofit hoping to gain more volunteers and support, look to your data! Look at your current volunteer base: are they working enough hours?

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 12, 2017

Ask them why they donated and what other causes they support, and don’t be afraid to ask a question to get some more specific information that will help you improve your future fundraising efforts. Obviously, thank-yous are a must – your donors will love em’ and your mom will be proud – but consider some other ways to follow up too.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 10, 2017

Heck, bring this article with you for moral support. And if you don’t have any succession planning tactics or processes in place, now is the time to approach your board with the concept. Plus, who do you think is going to be around to train the newbie once they’re hired?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 18, 2017

I think if you can answer those three questions, you are on the path to determining how you can show your supporters and prospects what makes you different from all the other organizations that also deal with Problem X. What was one of the nicest things a client (donor) ever said about how you conduct business?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2017

Citizens who disagree with the new administration will put their money where their mouth is, supporting a range of causes that are threatened by the new administration. Expect more of this in 2017.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 31, 2017

And most importantly, many premium themes come with user support: this is a critical component to an e-commerce site, because if your pages go down you’ll be losing revenue until the problem is fixed, and professional tech support can almost always get you back up and running faster than you’ll be able to on your own.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 5, 2017

Photoshop CC has these features and many more, including support for more color modes and image formats, 3D images, vector images, and motion graphics. Check out the table below for a one-to-one comparison of the features and support in each product. OS support. Color modes supported. 16-bit support. HDR support.

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