EveryAction

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

'The fundraising call has always been a staple of donor outreach. However, changes + advancements in the ways you communicate with your audience means adjusting your approach to the dreaded cold call. There''s a certain amount of anxiety that goes along with calling your donors and asking for their support - and their money. These days, potential donors receive solicitations from a myriad of media sources, both online + off.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

'As a follow-up to 25 Online Gift Stores That Benefit Nonprofit s , below are 10 holiday gift programs that benefit nonprofits. Gifts range from symbolic adopt-an-acre of a national park gifts to funding a classroom project in a low-income community. These gift programs are ideal for socially and environmentally conscious holiday shoppers that would prefer their holiday spending directly empower nonprofits.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

'Storytelling and social media – these terms have certainly been thrown around a lot this year! Are they just empty buzzwords, or actual tools that can help your nonprofit raise money online? I firmly believe in the latter. Great storytelling and successful social media campaigns are completely interconnected. You can collect fantastic, compelling stories, but if no one hears or sees them, they fall flat.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

'“Frank” (who anonymously shared his story with us) has always been an avid reader, but the progression of his neuromuscular disease to his arms made reading difficult. Eventually he had to ask others to turn pages for him. It became a burden to his family and caregivers to constantly drop what they were doing to turn a page, so he began seeking out ebooks.

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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.

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

'On November 3 rd and 4 th , more than thirty representatives of Medical Surplus Recovery Organizations (MSROs), donors of surplus medical equipment and consumables, and academics met to explore the challenges and benefits that building a working alliance may have for individual organizations, donors, recipients, and the field of medical surplus recovery over all.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

'Are a few of your board members doing all of the "heavy lifting"? Would you like to re-energize your board? Here''s a new guide that offers tips for building better board engagement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

'The reports listed below are just a small sampling of some of the research available to nonprofits on the subjects of online fundraising and social media. The data can be used to help your nonprofit craft a technology and fundraising strategic plan. If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please post the name and a link to the report in a comment below.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

'Do you know your donors? No, I mean do you REALLY know your donors? IF you don’t, it’s time to start paying closer attention! Knowing who’s giving to your nonprofit imbues you with the information you need to not only increase donations, but help your nonprofit inch closer to completing its mission. With the advent […]. The post Infographic: Understanding Mobile Donors appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

'GiveMN launched its “Give to the Max Day” over 6 years ago. It was one of the first 24-hour day of giving that rallies and inspires to donate to charities. On November 13, Minnesotans broke a record Thursday, donating more than $18 million to schools and non-profits. I have been tracking this giving day since its first Giving Day back in 2009 and every year do a debrief post or interview.

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

'The Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) has released the latest issue of Connections, the AIRS newsletter. This issue covers such topics as 2015 AIRS Conference, choosing the right tools for I&R texting communications, and more. Read Connections by clicking the link.

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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.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

'This week''s link round-up offers 5 posts on member engagement; insight into Millennials and why you should consider having them on your board, as well as the Top 150 Nonprofit Blogs.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

'If you work in the nonprofit sector, you''re probably familiar with the RFP process + the fact that it can be a stressful, labor-intensive, time consuming, yet truly fundamental part of the job. But there are things you can do to make developing, distributing, and reviewing RFPs as painless as possible.

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See3

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

'Storytelling, setting limitations and "killing your babies" can help make great video, and give you a confidence boost in the office. The post 3 Exercises to Help Bring Confidence to Your Work appeared first on The See3 Blog.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

'Data, data, data. Is there a word more often uttered in the nonprofit technology sector today? Cloud might be a close second, but data has to reign supreme. All jokes aside, the data your nonprofit collects on a daily daily basis has the potential to alter the course of your organization. However, your data is […]. The post 3 Data Year End Data Questions Your Nonprofit Should Be Asking appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

'Note From Beth: Having good openers (and closers) are essential to the success of your training workshop. I always incorporate an icebreaker, a short exercise that lets people introduce themselves and tap into existing knowledge. I have a repertoire of icebreakers and always like to discover new ones. I noticed that Jen Bokoff from the Foundation Center was re-tweeted a photo of an icebreaker she used at her conference session on facilitation techniques.

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VisionLink

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

'In 2011 the Senate passed S.RES.241 declaring November 16 as "National Information and Referral Services Day" at the request of the Alliance of Information and Referral Services (AIRS). Information and Referral connects people with services to find a solution to a variety of issues about housing, food, legal issues, family support, health care, jobs, schooling and much more.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

'Here is an overview of the Mission-Driven Volunteering Webinar we held this week as well as links to the full slide presentation and one-hour video for those of you who weren''t able to attend.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

'Right now, thousands of donors are being scared, confused, bored, or straight up turned away from donating online.

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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.

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See3

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

'Our Director of Finance and Operations shares three simple tips for a happier company culture. The post 3 Company Culture Ideas to Boost Employee Happiness appeared first on See3 Advice for Do-Gooders.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

'Image courtesy of Nonprofit Information. Have you and the decision makers at your nonprofit ever been sitting around a table trying to decide which demographic you should target during an upcoming donation campaign? Well, predicting your nonprofit’s fundraising potential is not a mystery. Future prospective donors can be predicted with surprising accuracy based on a handful of factors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

'#thankful4home: A Lesson in Project Based Learning & Gratitude guest post by Lisa Colton. This fall and winter I’m working with a group of organizations in Chicago to raise awareness around homelessness, alongside screenings of the @Home documentary that features portraits of this issue through the eyes of activist Mark Horvath. Through an impact-producing grant from the Polk Bros Foundation, we’re helping these local organizations raise awareness of their work and mature their online netw

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

'Registration for the 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference (15NTC) is officially open - and you''re invited to help us make it the best conference yet! Aside from registering, don''t miss out on the opportunity to get the most out of the NTC, as well as be a key part of the program. Navigating this event can get a bit overwhelming, so we''ve prepared this quick round up to help you get acquainted with what we''re offering this year at 15NTC, and opportunities for participation.

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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!

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

'This is the second post offering clips from our interview with Nicole Walters of the San Diego Venture Group. It offers insight into the importance of being both flexible and personal in recruiting and retaining members.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

'Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday in the EveryAction office. How could you we not love an entire day revolving around family and food? In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we challenged our team to think of one way to give thanks or give back to people, communities, or organizations that are meaningful to them.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

'Exciting news! Religious organizations with a 501(c)(3) charitable determination can now receive Intuit donations from TechSoup. Religious organizations include churches, synagogues, and other places of worship, as well as organizations with a focus on missionary activities, religious training, evangelism, or religious publishing activities. Review the full Intuit program eligibility requirements and restrictions to confirm your organization's eligibility.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

'Volunteers give expecting nothing in return. It’s in their DNA. And it is quite literally what defines them as a volunteer. However, getting the most out of your volunteer force can be difficult, and finding ways to help them achieve more can be even more taxing. Traditional corporate approaches to inspiring employees to create a bigger impact, like giving them more responsibility or compensation, do not work with volunteers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

'Last week, I facilitated a mini-innovation lab on measuring impact for grantees of the Google Nonprofit program at the Impact Hub. The workshop used design-thinking based on Luma methodology to help participants develop a communications strategy for measuring impact. The process took participants through an assessment of the problems facing them, collective brainstorming, and prototyping.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

'In 2009, Clay Shirkey predicted , “For the next few decades, journalism will be made up of overlapping special cases.” Meaning, as print news becomes obsolete, nuanced approaches to information-sharing will emerge that will meet the intended goals of journalism; consumption of information will change; and reporters will no longer be the only ones who are breaking news.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

'It''s Black Friday and you won’t find a better deal than the 22 free non-profit webinars in our monthly round-up!

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

'Last night, over a hundred of our friends and colleagues joined our team at Studio Theatre for EveryAction First Look. We’re so excited that finally nonprofits have a tool that will help them raise more money and build more support for their cause. And our team is here to help empower those nonprofits with our unified platform for engagement with supporters, online and off.

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