Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Most nonprofits approach social media with the strategy of increasing awareness for their cause by posting and sharing content on their profiles and then when time permits, engaging their fans and followers as they respond to the content posted and shared by the nonprofits. That’s what social media marketing is and the premise upon which all social media strategies are conceived, launched, and maintained.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Benetech is a tech social enterprise. While our activities often creates jobs beyond the core high technology jobs around software development and user support, we don't see it as our core competency. When we do something that creates entry level jobs in quantity, we reach out to social enterprise partners who specialize in job creation and training.

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NCE Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Coming up on Thanksgiving, I wanted to share a top ten list of things I’m thankful for when it comes to social media. 10. Restricted social media like Path to share with a select group of people. 9. Getting up to the minute news via Twitter. 8. Learning what rhymes with purple from Pinterest. 7. Meeting a co-presenter online and working virtually with her for a year before meeting in real life. 6.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 23, 2012

I've been a blogger consistently almost 10 years now. That's a long time - longer than most bloggers have been around. I have had a lot of different blogs, too. In 2005, I actually had 3 blogs going: a regular blog, a technology blog, and a ministry blog. I retired the ministry blog when I left seminary, and retired the technology blog last year, and replaced it with an author blog, which I write in now and again.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

On Wednesday, November 14 Pinterest rolled out business accounts for brands and the best news is that there is a new “Institution/Non-profit” category. The new business accounts do not change the design or functionality of your nonprofit’s Pinterest profile, but it will give you access to new tools and case studies for brands as they become available.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

The placement of the email sign-up box is always a consideration when designing …

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 23, 2012

'I''ve been a blogger consistently almost 10 years now. That''s a long time - longer than most bloggers have been around. I have had a lot of different blogs, too. In 2005, I actually had 3 blogs going: a regular blog, a technology blog, and a ministry blog. I retired the ministry blog when I left seminary, and retired the technology blog last year, and replaced it with an author blog, which I write in now and again.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 23, 2012

For millennia human beings have been watching, documenting, and turning the pages of time and it’s a tradition that will continue in 2013. In our household we have four calendars and the first day of each month is always met with the anticipation of flipping over to the next month to see what new picture will be revealed and how it will change the semblance of the room.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

There is a lot of confusion around goal tracking and funnels in Google …

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Robert Weiner

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

I've been getting hit with lots of spam from fortunemart@yahoo.com. These guys aren't even trying. Each spam has been one line of gibberish, plain text, no graphics, no formatting. I can't find any analysis of what happens if you click the links, and I'm not going to experiment. The subjects have included: new site. Best. your friends. Re: Longer. Fast. plus several without subjects.

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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

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Note from Beth: November 27th is “ Giving Tuesday ,” and marks the busy season for nonprofits, especially fundraisers and marketers. It is also a time for us to reflect for a moment, say thanks, give back, and donate to our favorite charities. So, over the next few weeks, I will highlighting useful social fundraising resources and clever social good causes as well as featuring several guest posts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2013. 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 brief demonstration on how to get your nonprofit started on Pinterest and then explores click-by-click the Pinterest tool set, highlights what kind of content works best on Pinterest Boards, and features numerous tips and tricks that can help your nonprofit become a better pinner.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Volunteers are essential to helping organizations meet their mission. But did you know that volunteers, especially skilled volunteers, are twice as likely to give as well?

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Kevin Wolfe. Social Instigator. DonorDrive. With the social landscape feeling more like a tilt-a-whirl than solid ground, it's far better for a non-profit to adopt a social media philosophy than a strategy. Social media changes fast. According to Zac Johnson, Head of Youth Marketing at Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, within a short time the life of a social media channel (from the first time you hear about it to the last time you use it) will be two years.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

The Story of Stuff Project made this video to inspire more people to choose family over frenzy the day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday. I’m spending the day with family in Atlantic City, NJ. Please join me in signing the pledge on the site to confirm that you’ll spend that day investing in community and family, rather than stuff.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Date: Tuesday, February 26,2013. 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 demonstration of how nonprofits can successfully design and launch a YouTube Channel for both desktop and mobile viewing – even if the nonprofit isn’t currently producing videos.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Social networks are popular with marketers but often don't lead to tangible results. Here's an example of how LinkedIn recommendations drive real business for Wild Apricot.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

posted by Brandee Wessel , Director of Development. National Multiple Sclerosis. Society, Arizona Chapter. Gone are the days when nonprofit organizations were able to host a walk, gala, or other fundraising event, and have the entire weekend devoted to their organization. Now, there are often multiple events in the same time period, pulling from a similar pool of donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

I’m at the New Jersey Shore for the Thanksgiving holiday. My hometown got hit pretty hard, but we’re counting our blessings that my family’s house is still standing and able to enjoy this Thanksgiving with family. If you haven’t donated to Hurricane Sandy Relief, please consider making a contribution. Here’s my crowdrise campaign.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Like any good blogger, I follow the results of my Google Alert and Twitter Search for the phrase "have fun do good," to see who else is writing about it. I was receiving a couple search results each month (if that), until The Economist published, Richard Branson: Ricky's schemes: How to have fun, do good, and make money , last year about his book, Screw Business As Usual.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

In honor of the US Thanksgiving holiday - here are some thoughts and a round-up of posts on saying thanks to supporters.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Gary Ebersole. Co-founder. Good Karma Now. How do you capture that inspiration when someone is away from their computer, checkbook or do not have the right cash in their wallet? Nonprofits work hard to to create the inspiration to give. Maybe it's a special performance or dinner, perhaps it's the personal story someone delivers one-on-one during a fund-raising drive or just the simple pleasure that comes from visiting an exhibit, park or recreational area operated by a nonprofit organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Each year, around Thanksgiving time, I think about what I am thankful for. This year, I decided to take the time to make a list. A list of 10 things I am thankful for. What's on your list this year? What's on your list this year that wasn't on last year's list? Here is my list : Family and friends Employment Co-workers who are hard-working and collaborative Technology, Blogs, Twitter and all social media sharing tools that help me to be a constant learner Health and all those who help me stay he

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom." - Marcel Proust Photo by Nu Photography. All right reserved. Tweet.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

The standard nonprofit process of building a digital strategy — or a standalone campaign — can often be a shot in the dark. Organizations spend hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars on a theory that users will click or donate or share or engage, and success is by no means guaranteed. To borrow a phrase, the accepted model is “build it and they’ll come.” We suggest that a better model, following lean thinking principles, is to prototype and test relentlessly.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Ritu Sharma. Co-Founder and Executive Director. Social Media for Nonprofits. Here are three simple tips and resources that nonprofits can use to measure their success. Just like many of the nonprofits and other loyal readers of Beth’s Blog out there, we at Social Media for Nonprofits were excited for the recent release of Beth’s new book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit: Using Data for Social Change.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

You've read all about the new features and improvements in Windows 8 so now it is time to see Microsoft's latest operating system in action! In this half-hour demonstration from TechSoup staff we go over the major changes in Windows 8 as well as highlight some of the most useful features for nonprofits and libraries. We show you how to navigate the new Start Screen as well as some easy shortcuts to get to the most essential Windows features.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

I shared my Vegetarian and Vegan Thanksgiving Ideas Pinterest Board with you last year, so I thought I'd share the updated version. Each photo links to a recipe on a blog, or website. Some of the recipes from the board that I've tried, and liked are: Coconut Butternut Squash Soup from Vegan Holiday Kitchen by Nava Atlas Cosmos Apple Pie from Vegan Pie in the Sky by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero Double-Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake by Susan Voisin on Fat Free Vegan Kitchen Hearty Lentil

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Care2

NOVEMBER 23, 2012

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Audra Smith-Wilke. Solutions Engineer. Heller Consulting. Thinking about transitioning to the Cloud? You need to read this! Recently, Heller Consulting presented a webinar series for NTEN about transitioning to the cloud. The series, "Transitioning your nonprofit to the Cloud: To Infinity and Beyond," consisted of three webinars covering the topics of Security and Risk, Data Migration, and Preparing Your Organization.

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