Sat.Dec 16, 2017 - Fri.Dec 22, 2017

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10 Emerging Trends in Online Communications and Fundraising to Watch in 2018

Nonprofit Tech for Good

As personal computers, smartphones, and the Internet of Things evolve, so must your nonprofit. This webinar was presented on December 19 to more than 1,900 nonprofit staff worldwide and focused on what’s new and next in online communications and fundraising to help nonprofits prepare for the future and embrace being an early adopter. The webinar was the final webinar in a three-year webinar series sponsored by the Public Interest Registry.

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Sales Operations Demystified: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How To Do It Right

Wild Apricot

What is Sales Operations? Sales operations refers to the unit, role, activities and processes within a sales organization that support, enable, and drive front line sales teams to sell better, faster, and more efficiently. Through strategically implemented training, software tools and engagement techniques, sales ops leaders enable sales reps to focus more on selling in order to drive business results. .

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Holiday Vacation Exit Strategy: How To Take A Break

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The holidays are almost here. It should be a time where nonprofits and their hard working employees welcome some much needed downtime. Vu Lee in a recent guest post on the Guidestar blog has issued a call to inaction suggesting that nonprofits should give the week off to staff. He offers some good reasons why: making up for working long hours all year; compensate for low pay; improve morale; and boost individuals’ resilience and productivity.

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3 Ways Causes Can Use Data Like For-Profits

Achieve

Google Analytics is a powerful tool. And with a $0 price tag, it’s a tool that your nonprofit can’t afford not to maximize. Access to data alone won’t increase donations to your cause but understanding which reports to analyze and reacting to donor behavior can. When it comes to tracking and analyzing data, a lot can be learned by looking at other industries.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

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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Gyrus Systems Earns Award For “Best Compliance LMS” By Talented Learning

Gyrus

Richmond, VA, December 21, 2017, Gyrus Systems, a leader in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) industry, proudly announced that Talented Learning named the GyrusAim® Learning Management System Honorable mentions for "Best Compliance LMS" category. Talented Learning is a news, research and consulting organization dedicated to the advancement of all aspects of extended enterprise learning technology solutions.

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The 5-Step Process to Create a Successful Nonprofit Landing Page

Wild Apricot

If you’d like to set up a landing page to increase donations (or any other type of goal), I’m going to cover the five steps that will create a successful nonprofit landing page, including examples from nonprofits who have found success.

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7 Year-End Campaigns to Study for a Stellar Fundraising Season

Everyaction

The year is almost over but nonprofits around the world are busy with year-end giving , all leading up to one of the largest giving days of the year: December 31st. With December in full swing and the pressure of living up to arguably the best fundraising month, we know things can get overwhelming. To help you make the most out of your year-end appeals, we’ve put together a list of seven nonprofits that are rocking this giving season.

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Leadership Quotes From Leading With Grit

Eric Jacobsen Blog

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

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7 Expert Tips to Design the Perfect Virtual Meeting in a Multicultural World

Wild Apricot

If you’re working with an international team and looking to make your virtual meetings more productive, here are seven helpful tips based on Multicultural Leadership expert Erin Meyer's research.

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The Do's and Don’ts of Email Campaigns for Nonprofits

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Gloria Kopp Business Writer, Educator and eLearning Consultant. Email marketing campaigns are just as effective for nonprofits as they are for any other business. So, nonprofits must utilize every opportunity to push their cause forward. Aside from sending out emails on behalf of your nonprofit, there are other things that can be worked on in order to see a greater level of success.

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

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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How to Stay Productive During the Holiday Season

NonProfit Hub

The holidays are tiring out your employees. Between stretched finances, family obligations and last-minute gift shopping, sometimes work can be the last thing on a busy person’s mind this time of year. Unfortunately, that doesn’t help out your nonprofit. So here are some tips for helping your nonprofit staff stay productive this holiday season. Throw a Holiday Party.

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The Definition Of Work Ethic For Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

I really appreciate author Valerie M. Grubb 's broader than typical definition of work ethic for leaders , as she details it in her book, Clash of the Generations. Here is what she says defines work ethic for leaders : Honest. Be truthful in your dealings with employees, vendors, customers, and anyone else with whom you come in contact on behalf of the company.

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Valuable Fundraising Lessons We Learned in 2017

Connection Cafe

In the waning weeks of December, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the past year, wondering where all the time went and what goals to set for next year. 2017 is no different. Standing on the brink of the 4th Industrial Revolution , this was certainly a year of transformation, from a changing political landscape, to a string of terrible disasters, to new technologies impacting how we engage with our supporters.

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Justifying your Learning Management System with Outcomes Reporting

Forj

We understand the pressure that association executives face when asked to justify their expenditures. We also understand that a Learning Management System is not a small purchase. Our solution to assist association executives with justifying the expense of an LMS, EvaluPac, recently won the Gold Brandon Hall Excellence in Technology Award for “Best Advance in Technology for Testing or Learning Evaluation”.

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Nonprofits Are Leveraging the Cloud, but Does It Have to Be So Complex?

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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What is the Turkey and the Bread (or the Sourdough Starter) of the MAH?

Museum 2.0

Last month, I went to an amazing training called the Skid Row School for Social Change. The mission of the Skid Row School is to train leaders to scale solutions to the world’s biggest problems as rapidly as possible. It's run by Becky Mangiotta and Joe McCannon, two brilliant nerds who led national movements in homelessness and public health and then decided to teach others how to do it.

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Tips For Leading A Successful Business Operation

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Here are some good tips for leading a successful business operation from the handy booklet, 144 Ways To Walk The Talk , by Eric Harvey and Al Lucia : Involve your team in setting standards that are achievable but also require everyone to stretch their knowledge and skills. Remember that regardless of what you say, it is the performance you're willing to accept that becomes your true standard.

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Social Media’s Double-Edged Sword Can Cut Your Way Twice

Connection Cafe

Sometimes double-edged swords cut both ways in your favor. Take for example social media engagement for political and advocacy campaigns. On one edge, pushing out your campaign message helps to advance your cause or candidacy. On the other edge, the response, be it supportive or negative, that you get to your outreach provides deeper insights into how people think about your issue(s) and/or candidate(s).

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Justifying your Learning Management System with Outcomes Reporting

Forj

We understand the pressure that association executives face when asked to justify their expenditures. We also understand that a Learning Management System is not a small purchase. Our solution to assist association executives with justifying the expense of an LMS, EvaluPac, recently won the Gold Brandon Hall Excellence in Technology Award for “Best Advance in Technology for Testing or Learning Evaluation”.

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Nonprofit Technology Kick Start: Free World Class Board Meeting Software

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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How You Make Them Feel

Eric Jacobsen Blog

"I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou.

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Pricing Your eLearning Materials: Subscription versus One-Time-Fee Models

Forj

When marketing eLearning materials at an association for continuing education purposes, you’re handed a unique benefit: a membership list and potentially a required certification for members to maintain. Many associations and continuing education providers still face the challenge of getting members to purchase education from them. By taking the time to choose your eLearning pricing strategy carefully, you can increase your chances for success in getting more members to purchase your eLea