EveryAction
JUNE 22, 2016
Yesterday, EveryAction hosted a webinar to discuss insights from our 2016 Email Deliverability Study. Speaker Brett Schenker, EveryAction's very own Email Deliverability Specialist , shared a full hour of tips on how to decrease the chances of your email ending up in the dreaded spam folder, with puns and timely TV references sprinkled in for your general enjoyment.
Byte Technology
JUNE 21, 2016
No matter whether you’re a work-from-home telecommuter, high-powered executive with the coveted corner office or a resident of the ubiquitous corporate cube farm, constant distractions during the workday are a sad and annoying reality. Indeed, being able to buckle down and focus intently on the many tasks at hand or instead be pulled in a million different directions by ringing phones, chatty coworkers or even just multiple projects can mean the difference between stellar creativity and stalled
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Gyrus
JUNE 23, 2016
Have your cake and eat it too, a guideline for finding your organization's ideal LMS. A post written by Meghayu Advaryu. Want to deploy and maintain the e-learnings that you have spent so much time and effort to develop? Do you want to be able to create quality actionable e-learnings? Then you’re in the market for a Learning Management System (LMS).
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 23, 2016
Nick Small has been at Nonprofit Hub for the last two years with his hands in everything from social media strategy to business development and running marketing efforts. As the new Managing Editor, you’ll be seeing his byline a little more often and a shift in voice from Nonprofit Hub content. __. Before you get too upset with the title of this article, hear me out. .
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.
BoardAssist
JUNE 21, 2016
You don’t need a Roman numeral at the end of your name, or a trust fund, to serve on a nonprofit board. How much money do board members really give to nonprofit boards? Read our 2016 Report on Nonprofit Giving with all the details from boards we helped grow. BoardAssist 2016 Report on Nonprofit Giving. The post How much do board members really give to nonprofit boards?
Care2
JUNE 24, 2016
It’s been a pretty tough year for communities across the nation. With the need for the #BlackLivesMatter movement and the killing of communities of color, the tragedy at Pulse in Orlando , and the passing of HB2 in North Carolina, lots of nonprofits have been stepping forward as a resource, a support center, or through advocacy.
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Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 23, 2016
You can't lead if your employees, team or followers don't trust you. Building trust takes energy, effort and constant attention to how you act. To help build trust, follow these 16 tips , recommended by author Susan H. Shearouse: Be honest Keep commitments and keep your word Avoid surprises Be consistent with your mood Be your best Demonstrate respect Listen Communicate Speak with a positive intent Admit mistakes Be willing to hear feedback Maintain confidences Get to know others Practice empath
ASU Lodestar Center
JUNE 21, 2016
posted by Eric Rardin Vice President of Business Development, Care2. For many nonprofit founders, managers and employees, their work in the organization is their baby—you don’t trust just anyone to take care of it. Whether you’re looking to hire new employees or contract for services, you want to make sure that whoever you bring into the fold shares your goals and interests in moving the organization and issue forward.
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 24, 2016
Like frosted tips and neon windbreakers, to most, Snapchat seemed like nothing more than a funky fad. Understandably, an app that lets you send a picture that only exists for up to ten seconds, then disappears into the void for all eternity, didn’t exactly seem viable for long-term success. The tides have changed and people have embraced Snapchat into the same category of social media powerhouses as Facebook and Twitter.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 23, 2016
For this Designing for Good episode, we’re showcasing the best examples of nonprofit storytelling of 2016. Timely, but why is nonprofit storytelling such a hot topic these days ? Just think for a moment—how many appeals for support have you received in your inbox or mailbox in your lifetime? Your eyes just rolled and you’re not a cynical person.
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 19, 2016
In addition to Laurie Sudbrink's, Leading With GRIT , being a great book for leaders, it's packed with powerful leadership and life quotes. Here are some of my favorites: Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are - Kurt Cobain The respect you show to others (or lack thereof) is an immediate reflection on your self respect - Alex Elle You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view - Harper Lee People only see what they are prepared to see -
Museum 2.0
JUNE 21, 2016
Kid-tested, nonprofit-approved. It's official. My new book, The Art of Relevance , is now available and ready to move from my computer to your hands. I suggest at this point that you stop reading this post and go buy it. Right now. Not convinced? Here's more about the book and what you can expect. WHY I WROTE IT I've been simultaneously energized and mystified by how often the word "relevance" comes up in the nonprofit world.
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 20, 2016
Think back to the last time something in the mailbox made you act. Maybe it was an offer that you just couldn’t pass up. Ask yourself—what caused you to take action? Something had to catch your eye in the first place to get you to read that special offer. Now it’s time to build a direct mail piece that has the same outcome. But even if you have the best offer, there’s much more that goes into a direct mail piece to make it effective.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 21, 2016
Every morning, I get to the office, switch my phone to silent, and grab a glass of water while my laptop’s starting up. Once everything’s up and running, I check my emails and start my day. I can be overwhelmed or having an easy breezy day, but you’ll always see me smiling. Why is that? Just like a smile is contagious, so is negativity. I make a conscious effort not to get overly pessimistic or have an irritable attitude towards my coworkers because I want to be mindful of the type of work envir
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 22, 2016
The following great advice about how to apologize is from the new book, The Courage Solution , by Mindy Mackenzie. I'll be posting a full review of the book in a few days. In the meantime, Mackenzie recommends you include these three elements when you apologize: Actually say "I'm sorry" out loud, while making eye contact, if possible. Acknowledging your error by adding the phrase "I was wrong.but more importantly, you were right.
Byte Technology
JUNE 20, 2016
In the world of non-profit organizations and institutions, credibility is everything. Consider this: when someone—a potential donor, volunteer or other kind of supporter—first learns of your group, what is the first-step they’ll most likely take in determining your legitimacy and reputation? They’ll probably zoom straight to your website to get an instant sense of who you are, what your stand for and the cause you support.
Tech Soup
JUNE 20, 2016
Only 15 percent of prospective donors who reach a website's donation page actually make an online gift. This stark statistic, revealed in the 2016 M+R Benchmarks Study , is a reminder of the challenge of raising money online. After all the work you've done crafting powerful fundraising campaigns, it's a pity that your website's donation page may be letting you down.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 24, 2016
Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary defines “ high ground ” as “a position of advantage or superiority; especially, an ethically superior position.” Given that this is an election season in the U.S. , we see examples of the “high ground” when candidates claim to be taking the high ground when they refuse to respond to mudslinging or claim that their campaign platforms reflect the high ground.
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 22, 2016
Knowing why an employee leaves your company can help you to reduce your employee turnover rate. That's because you can use the reasons a departing employee provides to gather information about processes, people and departments that might need some redirection to correct situations that may have contributed to the employee's reasons for leaving. So, do an exit interview whenever possible with each departing employee.
See3
JUNE 24, 2016
Though the House Democrats' sit-in was an important moment in history, what really got our attention was how this sit-in was communicated and broadcasted around the country. The post What Nonprofits Can Learn from the House Dems’ Sit-in appeared first on The See3 Blog.
Tech Soup
JUNE 22, 2016
Engaging with a design firm for the first time is an exciting journey, but not without its challenges. Good design is an iterative process, a back and forth conversation between the designer and organization, and most times, with the organization's stakeholders. As you can imagine, corralling and compiling feedback from multiple sources to share with the designer can be difficult for an organization.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 22, 2016
Not many would challenge the notion that we’re smack dab in the middle of a new philanthropic era today. A change in expectations has been spurred by savvy consumers and their unprecedented access to technological advances in their daily life. Donors today want to be in the driver’s seat. They want you to tug at their heartstrings while providing transparency, engagement, and meaningful outcomes.
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!
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 21, 2016
All you need is one hour to read Brian Tracy's pocket-sized guide for managers, Motivation. "You cannot motivate other people," explains Tracy, "but you can remove the obstacles that stop them from motivating themselves. All motivation is self-motivation. As a manager, you can create an environment where this potential for self-motivation is released naturally and spontaneously.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 20, 2016
From Paul Smith's book, Lead With A Story , here are the 10 reasons for embracing storytelling as a business tool : Storytelling is simple Storytelling is timeless Stories are demographic-proof Stories are contagious Stories are easier to remember Stories inspire Stories appeal to all types of learners Stories fit better where most of the learning happens in the workplace Stories put the listener in a mental learning mode Telling stories shows respect for the audience Smith goes on to say that:
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 19, 2016
If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. Although the book is authored by an award-winning financial advisor and primarily written for professionals in the financial services industry, this book is a must read for any leader who wants to create a nurturing heart culture that hinges on the human-centric values the next generation of employees hold in high regard.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 22, 2016
In case you missed it, last week was the second annual International Grantmaking Symposium (IGS) , presented by CAF America in partnership with UNDP. CAF America launched the IGS last year around the shared belief that international philanthropy can, and should be, a powerful force in our effort to address the world’s most pressing issues. Beyond its scope for learning and knowledge sharing, this year was special in that it was set within the framework of the newly adopted Sustainable Developmen
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