Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 28, 2013

'To accommodate nonprofit staff and volunteers and interns that can not attend my live webinars due to scheduling restraints or time zone incompatibilities, I recently launched a new Vimeo On Demand channel where all my live webinars are now archived and available for purchase for $40 each (compared to a $50 registration fee for a live webinar). This allows for flexibility in staff schedules and also provides a simple way to train new volunteers and interns at any time.

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TechImpact

MAY 27, 2013

'Every nonprofit wants to increase donations, and the internet is full of articles advising them how to do just that. But according to a recent post from npEngage, there are a few simple ways to assess online donation rates and identify ways to improve, and the method may seem familiar. In the post, experts take … Continued The post Using Science, And Google, To Increase Online Donations appeared first on Tech Impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 31, 2013

'I’ve been facilitating a peer learning group with Packard Foundation grantees during the past year with a goal of improving measurement practice for social media and based on my book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit.” Each organization is working on an action learning project that is a small, doable measurement project that applies the frameworks and steps in the book.

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NTEN

MAY 29, 2013

'Amy Borgstrom. Chair, Board of Directors. NTEN. After a national search, we are excited to announce NTEN's new CEO. It is my pleasure to share some exciting news today: The NTEN Board of Directors welcomes Amy Sample Ward as NTEN’s new Chief Executive Officer.

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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

MAY 28, 2013

'This month''s Software News introduces the idea of API -- find out what an API is, and how our development of one can help your organization have greater power over your data. We''re currently working on Version 1 of our API, which is scheduled to release by end of summer.

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TechImpact

MAY 30, 2013

'It seems unlikely, but it appears there are nonprofits out there that still have not learned to take advantage of online fundraising. According to a post from Philanthropy For All, many smaller nonprofits have not yet taken advantage of the power of online fundraising. Making the switch can seem intimidating, but it is far past … Continued The post In Case Your Nonprofit STILL Isn’t Using Online Fundraising appeared first on Tech Impact.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 29, 2013

'posted by. Dick Erwin. I recently completed a nonprofit internship, and it was a very difficult and challenging experience. My internship took place at Fairbanks Youth Advocates in Fairbanks, Alaska. I was in Alaska for the summer as an AmeriCorps Summer Crew Leader. After a successful summer, I was asked to stay and help open an emergency youth shelter as the Emergency Youth Shelter Coordinator.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 29, 2013

'In June, we''re hosting the Nonprofit Blog Carnival and we want submissions on: Data for Good.

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TechImpact

MAY 25, 2013

'As nonprofits, charities, and foundations continue to evolve in today’s ever-changing world, the efficient use of technology has become more important than ever before. A lot of times, though, organizations can get stuff in an old way of thinking and consider technology funding as a costly expense, not as a promising investment. As recently … Continued The post Changing The Way We Look At Tech, Nonprofits And Foundations Come Together To Solve Funding Gap appeared first on Tech Impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 29, 2013

'Source: Juice Lab Chart Chooser. Last month, Stephanie Evergreen wrote an awesome guest post called “ Six Steps to Great Charts ” with lots of practical tips for using the Excel chart feature to visualize your social media measurement data. The six steps: Step 1: Which Chart is Best? Step 2: Use Color To Emphasize. Step 3: Delete Data You Don’t Need.

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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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Care2

MAY 31, 2013

'Last week I had the opportunity to speak at Politico’s Emerging Tech Leaders series with Politico journalist Jessica Meyers. During our discussion, Jessica and I talked about nonprofit and political campaigns obsession with vanity metrics. As social media becomes a bigger part of our online communications and outreach, the nonprofit and political campaign community has become way too focused on numbers rather than real engagement.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 31, 2013

'Here''s a round-up of infographics on social media for non-profits and membership organizations.

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TechImpact

MAY 31, 2013

'Peer-to-peer fundraising has changed the way nonprofits raise money, especially when the strategy is combined with online efforts. But according to a recent article from Bloomerang, many organizations struggle to optimize new relationships that arise from peer-to-peer fundraising. Every time a supporter solicits a donation from one of their own personal contacts, that person … Continued The post Improving Peer-To-Peer Fundraising appeared first on Tech Impact.

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NTEN

MAY 29, 2013

'Since March of 2011, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with countless changemakers and nonprofit leaders in my role as NTEN’s Membership Director. It is with tremendous enthusiasm for our potential to make real impact together as a sector that I’ve accepted a new opportunity: to be NTEN’s CEO. So, hello, again! My work will certainly be changing with this new role, but I can assure you that one thing remains very much the same: my focus on supporting NTEN Members and the nonprofit community i

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Tech Soup

MAY 28, 2013

'We all have a story. Here at TechSoup, we're on a mission to empower you to tell yours. We believe that you're only as good as the technology at your disposal. So, we want to help match your intended efforts with the right tools to achieve your goals. That's what the Digital Storytelling Challenge seeks to accomplish every year. We want to help inspire and educate you to be able to tell your own story with confidence and with success.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 29, 2013

'A month ago, one of our front-line staff members, Sarah Groh, came to her supervisor and me with a concern. Sarah and some of her colleagues in visitor services feel disconnected from the work that happens "upstairs" in the office and in our creative project development. This problem is nothing new. Any place with people working different schedules in different parts of the building suffers from it.

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TechImpact

MAY 29, 2013

'Today’s Internet world has made it easier than ever before to share content with a wide audience. Through websites, social media, mass-emails, etc., organizations can now spread targeted content with the click of a button. But according to a recent post from Socialbrite, what is even more effective – and more challenging – is convincing … Continued The post Encourage Online Supporters To Share Your Organization’s Content appeared first on Tech Impact.

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NTEN

MAY 30, 2013

'By Sophia Guevara. With so many apps available in the iPhone App Store and Google Play, it is difficult to find which ones could actually provide value for the needs of a nonprofit leader. With this being said, here is a list of five apps you may not already have on your phone but are worth considering: Lookout mobile security app - Lookout provides a free option to locate your device once it goes missing or is stolen.

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Tech Soup

MAY 29, 2013

'The Personal Democracy Forum (PDF) brings together thinkers, techies, and political experts to explore technology's impact on how we organize, advocate, and govern. The conference, the largest of its kind, happens on June 6-7 in New York City. Sound intriguing? Our friends at PDF are offering a 20% discount for the TechSoup community. Think Bigger.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 28, 2013

'Guest post by Amy Bills , Blackbaud’s director of customer marketing. Get ready to hear some great insights from an experienced marketing pro that has a passion for serving the nonprofit community and Blackbaud customers. — It’s very easy to become paralyzed by the variety of opinions about how to optimize donation forms. There’s no magic answer to the ideal calibration of layout, copy, images, fields, offer and headline that drive the highest possible levels of donor acquisition.

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TechImpact

MAY 28, 2013

'There is a lot of information available on the internet, both good and bad. The popularity of social media platforms continues to explode, and it’s easier than ever to gather information about people and organizations alike. According to a recent post from Miratel Inc., it’s important to maintain your organization’s online reputation in today’s world … Continued The post Maintain Online Reputation In Chaotic Age Of Social Media appeared first on Tech Impact.

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NTEN

MAY 29, 2013

'May 29, 2013. The Board of Directors of the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) today announced the selection of Amy Sample Ward as NTEN’s new Chief Executive Officer.

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Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2013

'We proudly welcome NGO partners Vietnet-ICT and the Lin Centre in Vietnam, as well as ASEAN Foundation , Kopernik Marketplace , and YCAB Foundation in Indonesia to the TechSoup Global family. They are all part of TechSoup Asia , which serves charities in the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand — and now Vietnam and Indonesia. TechSoup Asia Asia is a nonprofit collaborative venture between TechSoup Global and its local nonprofit organization partners, Connecting Up Australia and the

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2013

'Wise advice for leaders from author Roger Schwarz in his new book, Smart Leaders Smarter Teams : "You can express your own views as passionately as you want, as long as you''re equally curious about others'' views.".

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2013

'As part of our npEXPERTS webinar series we’ve lined up Mr. John Haydon - The author of “Facebook Marketing for Dummies” and man behind the scenes at The Nonprofit Facebook Guy. John regularly shares his knowledge and consults for non-profits on social media marketing strategies using WordPress, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. Growing Your Email List.

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NTEN

MAY 28, 2013

'It might''ve been Memorial Day weekend, but baseball and barbecues are hardly the only things going on with NTEN members. Inspiration, innovation, events - and of course, cat videos - are just some of the latest news in nonprofit tech land. Itching for another event after that weekend cookout? There''s less than a month to register for the 10th Anniversary Games for Change Festival , New York City''s largest gaming event.

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Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2013

'What happens when nonprofits come together at TechSoup's offices to swap frustrations and brainstorm solutions? A technology intervention! Caravan Studios , a new division of TechSoup, has been hosting a series of "Generator" discussions with Bay Area nonprofits. The Generators focus on how technology can alleviate some of the problems or difficulties nonprofits face in their daily operations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2013

'As a leader, it''s critical that you understand the real reasons employees leave your company. To do that, you need to ask specific questions that may not be ones you currently include in your exit interviews. Fortunately, Richard Finnegan , shares in his book, Rethinking Retention in Good Times and Bad , four key questions you should include in your exit interviews : Why did you decide to leave us?

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Connection Cafe

MAY 28, 2013

'Even wonder how your fundraising event is doing compared to other events in the industry? In March, Blackbaud released the latest version of the Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Benchmark Report that gives event organizers the data needed to compare their events against other comparable events in the industry. Check out our awesome infographic that depicts some highlights from the report.

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AFP Blog

MAY 28, 2013

'Online philanthropy course eases access to grant funds | The News Desk : Rozek wanted to begin the course to distribute the foundation’s funds to as many localities as possible. After learning about online courses offered by colleges such as Stanford and Harvard he wanted to include the philanthropy courses already provided at universities by the foundation in the online-learning movement.

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