TechImpact
JANUARY 30, 2015
'What’s the difference between a.jpeg and a.jpg? Or what about a.png? What even is a.png? Believe it or not it’s not just random. The file extension you choose to save you image as can in fact impact the way your image appears online. For example, did you know that,png files […]. The post Infographic: How To Pick The Right Image File appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.
Byte Technology
JANUARY 29, 2015
'Let’s be honest: monetary donations are great, and for many non-profits the most critical element of their operations. Money represents real value in any cause-related mission, allowing an organization to make tangible things happen, whether it’s feeding the hungry, teaching the underserved or rescuing animals in danger. But too often non-profits have trouble seeing beyond the almighty dollar and miss the opportunity to publicize—through email campaigns, regular blog posts or in a highlighted f
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VisionLink
JANUARY 29, 2015
'I wanted to quickly write and share with you the local and national media coverage that VisionLink has been recently receiving in response to winter storm Juno. Due to the potentially historic damage of this storm, VisionLink successfully created a unique geo-tagged map to chart--in real-time--the damage reports from those in the storm''s path. How does it work?
EveryAction
JANUARY 27, 2015
'It''s almost hard to imagine what life at a nonprofit was like before we could blast out fundraising emails, share stories over Facebook, or issue a call-to-action via Twitter. ( Remember those days? ). Now, thanks to innovators + technologists committed to doing more good, technology has helped broaden the reach of nonprofits further than ever before.
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.
Robert Weiner
JANUARY 15, 2015
'A few months ago I wrote a post on the topic of whether nonprofits should delete old donor records. The same topic came up recently on the APRA''s listserve, PRSPCT-L. The original question: My organization is working on a data retention policy and wondering if others have insights to share. There seems to be a feeling we should remove any records that have not had an action in 7 years.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JANUARY 5, 2015
'What is it like for a nonprofit to have a successful, lasting partnership with a private philanthropic foundation? And what are some of the social benefits and impact that may result from such a relationship? At Benetech, we’re fortunate to have had long-time support from funders who have been willing to bet on us. One foundation that has been a committed supporter of our work is the Lavelle Fund for the Blind.
Nonprofit Technology brings together the best content for nonprofit technical enthusiasts from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Byte Technology
JANUARY 14, 2015
'The incidents of security leaks for major corporations are well known and, especially over the last year, well documented. From Target to Home Depot, Chase to eBay, Living Social to Zappos, virtually every big-business entity has been the victim of some sort of malicious incursion into their site, resulting in serious data breaches that have put consumers most personal data at risk.
VisionLink
JANUARY 20, 2015
'Over Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday weekend the American Red Cross installed smoke alarms and safety information to those in high-risk communities. The American Red Cross embarked on a national campaign in October 2014 to reduce deaths and injuries caused by home fires. The goal is to reduce these deaths and injuries by 25% during the next five years.
EveryAction
JANUARY 13, 2015
'This week kicks off the American Society of Association Executives ’ (ASAE) semiannual Association Management Week and it''s got us thinking: professional associations are hugely essential resources to the individuals that belong to them and the industries they serve. That said, how can you make sure you''re getting the most out of your association membership?
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 5, 2015
'After the holiday break new media managers return to work energized to update and implement their list of priorities for the upcoming year. The goals suggested below are fairly easy to achieve, yet transformative to a nonprofit’s new media strategy. Most do not require a financial investment, but preliminary results on the 2014 fundraising season are strong and if your nonprofit did well in 2014, investing in staff development in 2015 is a wise decision.
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.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 15, 2015
'During our recent Recruiting Members For Keeps webinar sessions, we had a number of questions from participants. Here are the questions and answers from presenter Trish Hudson.
TechImpact
JANUARY 28, 2015
'Did you know: 73 percent of first time donors do not give again? There are many reasons contributors leave; they don’t feel appreciated, or don’t feel like part of the organization, and they leave. While gaining new donors is always important, keeping them is even more so. If you can maintain just a 10 percent […]. The post 3 Ways To Increase Donations Via Social Media appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.
Global Giving
JANUARY 21, 2015
I spend a lot of time on the Internet, and I’m always looking for inspiration. I clicked a link to an article on Upworthy , a viral news site always on the forefront of testing stickiness and psychological hooks. When the page loaded, I was presented with this statement: It’s nice to be reminded of the good in the world. And it should happen more often.
VisionLink
JANUARY 19, 2015
'As we do several times a year, we pass along this essay from Stan Stahl. His well crafted aspirations remind us of the positive and amazing progress this nation can take on, even when we seem bent towards argument. The community operating system of VisionLink is built to enable the operational connections between needs and assets across our nation''s communities.
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.
EveryAction
JANUARY 8, 2015
'A brand new year is here, and everyone is resolved to make improvements to the way they live, work, and even their nonprofit website ! What''s more, folks are seizing the opportunity to get organized + do business better. For nonprofit pros, that means streamlining your processes, integrating your systems, and doing a better job communicating with your donors.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 29, 2015
'“You are not ever a genius all by yourself. Your ideas are a function of the people you are connected with…” – Carol Dweck, Author, Mindset. Your professional network is your greatest asset no matter what stage you are in your nonprofit career, whether you are an emerging leader or an acknowledged thought leader in your industry or somewhere in between.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 23, 2015
'This week’s link round-up is a mixed bag of expert insight, cautionary tales and practical tips. We explore everything from “getting more ROI” from a conference, to the importance of capturing emails and saying your thank-you’s.
TechImpact
JANUARY 27, 2015
'Writing, and sending, your nonprofit’s email newsletter takes creativity, precision strategy, and even a little finesse. Not only that, but once its been sent, your newsletter is out of your control. There’s no re-do. Proof reading, avoiding spam triggers, ensuring it’s mobile optimized, creating alluring subject lines are all imperative to the success of the […].
Advertiser: Syncrony
Looking for cost reductions for your nonprofit? Why not consider modernizing with a digital board management system that's designed to work with remote meetings, with immediate cost reductions if you still distribute paper packets to members? Get going in less than an hour on a fully hosted cloud solution built on the latest technology that runs on any device - from desktops to tablets and smartphones - without any installation.
Have Fun - Do Good
JANUARY 31, 2015
'When we are pursuing our big visions there will be times when our path becomes obscured. In Cheryl Strayed''s, Wild , which I just finished reading, most of the time she knows where she is on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and where she wants to be at the end of her 1,100 mile hike. But sometimes, like when she hikes through snow, she doesn''t know if she is on the PCT, or if she is lost.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 30, 2015
'The book, Step Up , shows readers how to step up to the plate during six critical leadership moments. Readers learn how to: Use anger intelligently in the workplace. Recognize and deal with terminal politeness. Make decisions when no one else is making them. Take ownership when others are externalizing a problem. Identify and leverage pessimism. Inspire others to take action.
EveryAction
JANUARY 5, 2015
'The new year is a perfect time to make some changes. Besides going to the gym more and eating less sugar (which you’re totally going to succeed at. right?), why not make some resolutions around your website? At EveryAction, we believe in setting goals that are achievable. Here are some new year’s resolutions that anyone can accomplish. Repeat them slowly, print them out, put them on your office wall, and check back with us throughout the year to let us know how you’re doing.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 28, 2015
'Many nonprofit fundraisers know about and have specific strategies to reach, cultivate, and solicit baby boom donors, Gen X donors, and Gen Y donors. But look out, get ready to reach out to Gen Z donors , sometimes called “ PhilanthroTeens ” or “ PhilanthroKids.”. These potential donors are teens (and pre-teens) with a passion for social change and who grew up not knowing what it was like to not to have a cell phone or be connected to Facebook.
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!
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 9, 2015
'This link round-up offers 5 posts with insight on: increasing the stickiness of your membership”, the importance of following your member’s “decision-making path”, member communications trends for 2015 and more.
TechImpact
JANUARY 26, 2015
'Social media serves is a tool for not only updating your status, or posting picture of your lunch. Nonprofits of all kinds are using it to disseminate information about their cause and help marginalized groups that need more awareness get the attention of the masses. LGBT organizations, for example, are using channels like Facebook, Twitter […].
See3
JANUARY 27, 2015
'We talked to Future Fundraising Now creator and writer Jeff Brooks about what it takes to be a successful fundraiser in the digital age. The answer? The future of fundraising looks a lot like great fundraising today. "There''s nothing that''s gonna make it easy, and there''s nothing that''s gonna change human psychology," says Jeff. The post The Future of Fundraising: A Conversation with Jeff Brooks appeared first on The See3 Blog.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 29, 2015
'A customer who complains and receives a fast response will actually be more loyal to your company in terms of future sales and referrals than a customer who never complained at all. That is what author Mark Thompson and Brian Tracy proclaim, and I agree with them. They also say in their book, Now.Build A Great Business! , that: a slow response to a customer complaint triggers fear and anger And, when that happens, the customer is afraid that he/she is going to be stuck with a product/service th
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EveryAction
JANUARY 29, 2015
'Let me ask you a question: How does your organization''s website look? Happy with it?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 22, 2015
'We learn so much about professional practice from having honest and candid conversations. Not only do we learn something new, but it feels great to connect with other people who are asking the sames types of questions about their work. A part of my practice is around network design and facilitation and one of my most respected colleagues in this area is Eugene Eric Kim.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 19, 2015
'If you''re looking for some insight into using sponsorship to generate some non dues revenue, here are some ideas shared by our Small Membership Advisory Community members.
TechImpact
JANUARY 23, 2015
'Whether you knew it or not, your nonprofit is projecting itself on the community in ways you may not have realized. Your nonprofit’s brand, or the symbols, content, and overall online image that’s associated with it, is heavily influenced by color. And it may not be exactly how you thought. The truth is, our brains […]. The post Infographic: The Psychology Of Color appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.
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