Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

We'll cover the best ways to segment your supporters during year-end; how a multichannel approach drives success; and best practices for using email, social media, advertising, and more to promote your campaign. Join us so you can get the full range of donations to support your nonprofit, library, church, or foundation technology needs.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The leadership development programming challenges and supports Allies to become leaders who connect across social boundaries, facilitate collaborative action, recognize and mobilize community assets, commit to continuous learning and self-development, and are accountable for creating impact. Do you have any secondary interests?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Social media has been such a phenomenon that it has distracted many nonprofits away from using email to engage their donors and supporters and recent data has revealed that was a mistake. 56% of emails are now opened on a mobile device ( Litmus ) and the number activity on smartphones is reading email, not gaming or social networking.

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Donor Search

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Even the most experienced nonprofit organizations can use some help and support in regards to forming their fundraising strategies. Fundraising consultants are experts in their field who can provide you with a diverse range of tools and skill sets to help you accomplish your goals.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

We support each other. "A few guidelines will ensure a level playing field for all team members as they pursue their individual goals." Christensen's recommended eight guidelines are: We respect each other. We appreciate everyone's contribution. We're always professional. We operate in a spirit of fun and friendship. We keep it positive.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

On November 29, get the basic tips you need to reach more supporters with effective search engine optimization (SEO). Libraries Supporting Social Good: Tools and Tips for Outreach to Nonprofits. Pull up a chair, pour yourself a warm drink, and get cozy with TechSoup's free nonprofit and library tech webinars. SEO for Beginners.

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BoardAssist

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Thank you phone calls keep your donors on YOUR bandwagon – tuned in to your organization’s work, and thrilled about the support they are giving your cause. I know, I know, you are under pressure to raise general unrestricted support. You are “warming up” your donors for another ask. Remember, donors love to be thanked. Make it fun.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Today, Apple announced that its payments service Apple Pay will now support the ability to make donations to non-profits, starting today in the U.S. Six years ago, I helped organized a protest and online petition to ask Apple to change their online donation policy for nonprofits.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

" Catalyst leaders represent the gold standard -- energetic, supportive, forward-thinking mentors who spark action in others," explain Tacy M. Byham and Richard S. Wellins , authors of the new book, Your First Leadership Job -- How Catalyst Leaders Bring Out the Best in Others.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

How strategic questions can ease the hardest decisions and support triumphant outcomes. Set to publish in January 2017, Sesno's book teaches readers how the power of questions: Opens doors Uncovers Solutions Sparks Change More specifically, he reveals: The power and payoff of targeted diagnostic questions.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Each time one of your supporters makes a purchase at one of your partner retailers, you get 2% back on their purchase at no extra cost, even when purchasing at a physical location. Your supporters can also make extra donations to you through the Shop2Give app. Send alerts to your supporters with in-app messages.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

The year-end giving season offers a unique opportunity for engaging with your supporters and fans, whether your ultimate goal is deepening relationships or fundraising. This year, how might you harness the collective sigh of relief from a tense electoral season to engage your supporters? Plan Your Year-End Messaging. Make It Social.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

How will investing in nonprofit Human Resource infrastructure promote stronger leadership, quality staff retention, and sustainable community support? posted by Caitlin Dixon Graduate Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

My entry fees go to support local nonprofit organizations. And then use the facility and encourage your employees to do the same. I participate in 5K and 10K runs throughout the year. They give me a goal to continually improve my times.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Rather than acting impulsively to support your cause, they will be acting with purpose. This action generates more discussion on the social issue and can lead to deeper actions such as peer fundraising or participatory behavior in events. The individual needs others in their network to care about the issue too.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

For IT admins, the latest version of Windows includes features like Azure Active Directory support and Windows Update for Business. For end users, Windows 10 introduces a new Start menu, web browser, personal digital assistant, and more. We summarized the top new features in an article.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Derrick Feldmann is the lead researcher and creator of The Millennial Impact Project, a multi-year study of how the next generation supports causes. That means he tells stories on behalf of the organization and tries to connect charity: water supporters with the people they serve around the world. Derrick Feldmann. Achieve Agency.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

We recently partnered with Cornerstone Foundation to publish a report investigating the way nonprofits use technology to support education—internally with staff, board, and volunteers, as well as with external constituents. Here are a few key findings and what they mean for the ways your organization could support your ongoing learning. #1

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Our NetSquared leaders are currently holding free events in 24 countries and meet with their local TechSoup partners to collaborate on how to best support nonprofits in their country. NetSquared's direct on-the-ground support of nonprofits gives us a unique insight into the technology needs of small grassroots nonprofits.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Our screens keep getting larger and support higher resolutions and your website should take advantage. If your website is not responsive, it’s time to redesign! Are your images large enough? Thanks to today’s technology, your website visitors can see more clearly than ever before. Do you have to squint to see faces?

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Here are five things small organizations can do to protect themselves and ensure that the influx of contributions received this holiday season support programs, not fraudsters: Perform a risk assessment before Giving Tuesday. Managing the sudden increase in donations requires careful planning with regard to controls.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Facebook has admitted to this trend, and it has also been supported by data. Similarly, Facebook "decided to downplay stories from publishers on users' news feed, in order to promote more personal stories from their favourite people," as observed by Search Engine Watch.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Then, we moved the book image and credibility indicators to the right column as supporting content. We changed the headline to convey value, gave the copy contextual placement near the form, and moved the email acquisition form into the eye-path of the visitor. The treatment produced an increase in conversion by 10.8%.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Another option for your nonprofit’s infographics is to focus on the difference people can make by engaging with your nonprofit or supporting your cause. Ask for help. This can come in the form of A) giving options, and B) showing the difference those options make in numbers. Take this next image below.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

3) After the hashtag fundraising campaign is over, write a summary of success and tell donors and supporters to “Save the Date” for next year. Begin promoting your hashtag fundraising campaign one month before in email and on social media: 1) Create a microsite or web page with the date, hashtag, and three clear calls-to-action.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Let your community of supporters know what your #GivingTuesday plans are in advance of the big day. Having an easy and meaningful way of thanking the donor and alerting the recipient will keep your mission top of mind for your supporters. Let your supporters know how your day went and how you will be spending their donations.

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

And lastly, it works well with other security plugins by supporting add-on firewalls and file monitoring. It also tracks all activity on your site, especially when someone logs in or when you make edits to your pages: therefore, if there is a breach, you can check user logs to determine the culprit.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

However, as the Ladder of Engagement has proliferated, the design of the different steps on the advancement path are often assigned in a way that does not support the achievement of an organization’s mission. Supporters don’t know they are deepening their relationship with an organization. Doesn’t build supporter capacity.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Communicate When You Need Support. In your personal life, you should reach out to friends or family if you are in need of support. Use the support networks that you have at your disposal. The same can be said for personal time. If you are struggling at work, speak to those above you.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Integrating with its companion, Adobe Creative Cloud, the DC ("Document Cloud") version features a new interface, cloud storage support, and other new features. Adobe still supports Acrobat XI Pro and will continue to through 2017. In 2015, Adobe released Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. Browse Adobe products.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

You also want to support a variety of payment options (credit card brands, PayPal, and checking account debits). Make sure your donation pages provide both flexibility and clarity to meet a broad range of donor preferences. You want to enable one-time gifts, monthly gifts , gifts in honor of, and gifts of stock. Think Mobile.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Not surprisingly, the Hallmark blog popped up with a recent posting by Keely Chace that began, “You know that wonderful, warm-fuzzy feeling that comes over you when someone goes out of his or her way to … bless you, support you or help you out?” I would add that sometimes we have to teach it to ourselves, too.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

You can sell tickets or hold a silent auction as you increase donations and celebrate the season with your supporters. In it, thank them for their ongoing support. Other suggested options include items such as pet food, school supplies or canned goods that support your organization’s mission and purpose. Ask for Help.

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