Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Date: Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Time: 1pm-2:30 EDT. Cost: $50 or Fall Webinar Special. How to Register: Sign up ! Presented By: Heather Mansfield. View: All Webinars for Nonprofits. This webinar begins with a general introduction to Twitter and then quickly moves on to demonstrate how nonprofits can use the site to increase their supporter base, website traffic, e-newsletter subscribers, online donors, and overall visibility on the Internet.

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VisionLink

OCTOBER 30, 2012

'Because of the severity of Super Storm Sandy, the VisionLink team has launched a real-time situational map at [link] : Open Red Cross Shelters NOAA projection of the storm path Geo-located Twitter data about the storm Power Outage KML East Coast Traffic Routes As the hurricane continues to move along the East coast and as conditions improve or worsen depending on your location, please be sure to stay safe until the storm has passed.

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Judi Sohn

OCTOBER 27, 2012

In the interest of full disclosure, let’s get this out of the way first: I’m employed! Or I will be as of November 1 when I join KELL Partners full-time as Solutions and Support Services Manager. I’m very excited about this opportunity to join a team that I’ve gotten to know a bit over the past few years. I’m also thrilled to be taking on a role that will have me working with nonprofits post-implementation.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

The first days following a disaster like Hurricane Sandy or other emergencies can be crucial for organizations as they reach out to supporters and request help. Here are 7 tips for engaging with your supporters during a time of need.

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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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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Version 5.0, scheduled for release in the spring of 2013, will be focused on upgrading the Content Management System (CMS) used for creating the pages and content for your Wild Apricot website. These changes will give you greater flexibility in designing and editing your content.

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Robert Weiner

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Lots of spam is coming from fake LinkedIn accounts these days. Most of it is more scary than lame -- it uses the right logo, colors, and fonts. They typically say I have new invitations or messages or that I need to confirm my email address. But some are downright lame, like this: Sender: LinkedIn Notification [undisturbed487@uncw.edu]. Subject: LinkedIn Invitation from your official.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 29, 2012

From November 6-8 – 2012 I will be in Florianopolis, Brazil to keynote the Social Good Brazil – The Seminar , which brings together influential minds, social entrepreneurs and innovators, and connecting people from all walks of life to share ideas and actions to make the world a better place using technology, social media and innovative thinking. This will be my first visit to South America and I could not have asked for a more joyous introduction to social good and social media in that country.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 31, 2012

It's Halloween but you don't have to be scared of innovation! Here are two examples of how organizations can find innovative ways to raise awareness and reinvigorate support.

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Robert Weiner

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Fake PayPal notices are common as dirt, but this one stands out for its lameness. It does have some design elements (small PayPal logo, blue font, borders) -- it's the text that's lame -- empty merge fields, typos, random capitalization. There's even a typo in the fake From address (PayPal with two L's). I don't see any reports on what happens if you click the links, and have no plans to find out.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Reinforcing the need for better donor development and retention are new data from Blackbaud that show a decline in charitable giving overall and only a slight increase in online giving in the three months through September, compared to the same period last year.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Hurricane Sandy has crippled the East Coast is this morning’s New York Time’s headline. But the story is personal for me. I grew up in Atlantic City and my parents still live in the house they’ve owned for over 50 years. Both elderly, they evacuated, although my father is in the hospital (not storm related) so they are safe, dry, and have power.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

We're conducting an online survey to gain insight into small membership organizations - here's the details on how you can participate.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Registration for the 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference is now open! We hope you'll be able to join us in Minneapolis, April 11-13, for three days of learning, community, and fun. > Register at the Early Bird Rate today! Our signature three-day gathering brings together nonprofit professionals from around the world to collaborate, innovate, and maximize effectiveness.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 31, 2012

posted by Sunny Popali , SEO Director. Tempo Creative. The word marketing is usually associated with profit generating tactics; however, inbound marketing is focused on organic growth. The goal is to attract people to your cause based on the relevance of the information you offer your specific target audience. Outbound marketing consists of reaching out en masse in hopes of generating leads.

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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

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Note from Beth: “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” is getting a lot of good feedback as people read and apply the ideas in the book. One of the key messages in the book is that nonprofits should not start with the tools and data, but start to clearly define success and their audience. By doing so, they will understand the few data points and the tools needed to collect that data to figure out if they have been successful!

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Here are 3 fresh links we've bookmarked on Apricot Jam to start your week off right.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Ken Freedman. Station Manager. WFMU. Social media strategy is an extension of program strategy for this member-supported radio station. Once upon a time in the early 90s, a DJ friend of mine complained that webcasting "wasn't radio." He predicted that in a few years the web would be remembered as a fad, not unlike CB Radio. He was absolutely right about one thing: the web is not like radio.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 30, 2012

One of the biggest complaints I hear from Executive Directors and Development staff is that they want more from their Board when it comes to fundraising. They want their Board to not only participate but also get excited about it. Is it just wishful thinking to want that much from your Board? I don’t think so. I believe that with the right training and support, ANY Board can become a fundraising Board.

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Advertiser: Syncrony

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Giving Tuesday hopes to spark a movement of people and organizations who want to celebrate giving and encourage more and smarter giving during the holiday season. The intent is to create an annual national day of giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving or this year on November 27, 2012. The campaign will encourage philanthropic activities that support nonprofit organizations.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Growing up in Mystic, CT, I lived through two hurricanes: Gloria in 1985 and Bob (on my birthday!) in 1991. I remember how it felt waiting for the storm to arrive, being scared while it was happening, and then going back out into the world to see the damage. Gloria and Bob were "regular" hurricanes. I can't imagine what the people who just went through Sandy felt, and are experiencing now.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Relief organizations and first-responders are working tirelessly to provide aid to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The staff at TechSoup Global is keeping all those affected by the devastating hurricane in our thoughts as we work to support recovery efforts. Mobile technology, web apps, and mapping software have become enormously helpful in sharing news and spreading information about relief efforts after Hurricane Sandy.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

With election day coming right up, Nonprofit VOTE was kind enough to share with us a bunch of ways technology can help you cast your ballot. We're big supporters of democracy here at NTEN, so we encourage you to use all the tools at your disposal to help you make your decision and get it counted. Here's what they sent over: Finding the right polling place The 2012 Google Poll Finder tool uses official information from state elections offices and Secretaries of State to provide voters with their

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Last week KD Paine and I were in Washington, DC for a whirlwind of book discussions, parties, and workshops – together and individually – for the Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. Global Giving generously hosted a book discussion with their staff and partners at their offices. It was great to see Alison Carlman and Kevin Conroy from Global Giving and Meg Biallis who were participants in the testing group of 60 Packard grantees who tested the book frameworks and contributed to

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 29, 2012

"I believe that we learn by practice. Whether it means to learn to dance by practicing dancing or to learn to live by practicing living, the principles are the same. In each, it is the performance of a dedicated precise set of acts, physical or intellectual, from which comes shape of achievement, a sense of one's being, a satisfaction of spirit. One becomes, in some area, an athlete of God.

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Care2

OCTOBER 31, 2012

We hope all of our readers on the East Coast are safe and sound after Hurricane Sandy. I also wanted to share Cynthia Samuels, (who runs the Care2 Cause Channel) terrific compilation of resources on how folks can help in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Check it out and let me know if you have additional resources to add. American Red Cross: Red Cross Facebook page/information.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) conducts an annual Community Survey to find out more about the individuals and organizations in the NTEN community: we want to find out how these individuals and organizations use technology in their work, gauge the impact of NTEN programs and services on their professional development and their organization’s missions, and track trends in the nonprofit technology community over time.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

If you've ever had any questions about whether the cloud is right for your organization, npCloud is here to help. TechSoup's recent Global Cloud Survey. found that more than half of organizations that responded would like to move to the cloud within the next few years, but lack the knowledge or. support to do it. With its npOffice service, now available through TechSoup, npCloud will assess whether your organization can benefit from migrating to Microsoft's Office 365 cloud-based off

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Is there something that you think about doing that makes you feel excited-scared? Excited because you really want to do it, but scared because you're not sure how it will turn out? That's how I feel about joining NaBloPoMo (National Blog Posting Month). Earlier in the week, I mentioned that I've been noticing a lot of time-based challenges (e.g. Art Every Day Month), and felt called to do one.

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Care2

OCTOBER 29, 2012

We’ve talked about the importance of breaking down silos before. Frequently, the best innovative solutions to community challenges are those that creatively combine ideas from multiple disciplines. To find those creative solutions, it’s important for nonprofit advocates, communicators, and program directors to challenge barriers, habits, and assumptions that separate us from other offices, “competing” peer organizations, and disciplines.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Because Dr. Rodger Dean Duncan delivers so much timely, straight-forward and relevant wisdom in his new book, Change-friendly Leadership , reading it is like talking with your trusted best friend. Or, listening to your favorite teacher. Or, soaking in the thoughts from your respected mentor. That's why you'll want to spend plenty of time reading the book.

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