Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
AUGUST 10, 2015
Are you someone who is burning to make a difference? Someone who values doing good over a whopping salary? Do you want flexibility in your job? Benetech wants to hear from you! It’s hard for most organizations to accommodate nonstandard approaches to work. There are jobs that need doing, and most places have a standard model for doing them. However, Benetech is not a standard place!
VisionLink
AUGUST 10, 2015
Working on a team with dedicated humanitarians like VisionLink’s Software Developer, Aaron Priebe, is a honor. Aaron and his wife recently visited Arequipa, Peru. Both embarked on their journey to work in a children’s home, providing food, shelter, education, and healthcare to poverty and abuse stricken youth. To further improve the livelihood and success of older girls, Aaron's wife has taken on the rewarding task of teaching them how to style hair.
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Byte Technology
AUGUST 12, 2015
As long as there have been websites, there have been tools in place to keep those sites safe from spam and hacker abuse. And undoubtedly one of the most common of these tools has been the “CAPTCHA,” that box that requires users to type in a series of distorted and misshapen letters, numbers and symbols to prove they aren’t a “robot” but rather a real, live human being capable of comprehending the CAPTCHA symbols, entering them accordingly and gaining access to said website.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 12, 2015
Image courtesy Tsahi Levent-Levi via Flickr. Note from Beth: I hope you are enjoying summer break as much as I am! I’ve taken a little break from blogging to enjoy some much needed family time. I’m lucky because my colleague, Joe Waters, offered me a guest post for your to read while I’m away from blogging. Enjoy! 6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever – Guest Post by Joe Waters.
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.
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 13, 2015
You probably sign into Facebook every day to see what your friends are up to, but are you using it to grow your organization? This Mini-Course will show you how to execute a successful Facebook Ad campaign sure to grow your membership.
See3
AUGUST 14, 2015
Our job as communicators is to remember that there’s a human on the other side of the screen. And if it’s true that every act of communication is really an act of translation, then we need to think about how our messages are getting translated (or not). Done right, our media should embody the messages we’re trying to send. The post The Medium, the Message, and the Human on the Other End appeared first on The See3 Blog.
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 13, 2015
Flickr Image from Carlos ZGZ. Note from Beth: For the past two years, I’ve had the honor of facilitating a peer learning exchange of Knight Grantees who are hosting Giving Days. Later this morning, I’ll be moderating the first of a series of webinars about how to take Giving Days to the next level. This first webinar is about the Giving Days for Newcomers , covering the basics – featuring Knight Foundation grantees sharing their wisdom.
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 11, 2015
Is your current membership website outdated, difficult to maintain, and not user-friendly? Lamees Abourahma explains the step-by-step process to building the ultimate functional membership website in this week's Free Expert Webinar. Register Now!
Tech Soup
AUGUST 11, 2015
Need help designing beautiful but simple print collateral for your nonprofit or library? Save-the-date postcards, bookmarks, and double-sided event invitations are a great place to begin and Adobe's InDesign is the most popular tool to use among printers and designers. Join Wes Holing , one of TechSoup's in-house graphic designers (who learned the trade from trial and error), next Thursday, August 20 at 11 a.m.
BoardAssist
AUGUST 11, 2015
How do you increase your chances of program sustainability? This week’s guest blogger, nonprofit consultant Stephanie Spindell argues that a clear analytical process should be followed before jumping into any new business venture. Sounds like good advice to us, Stephanie. Thanks for the tips in this week’s guest post. . 5 Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Program may not be SUSTAINABLE.
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.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 14, 2015
I’ve had the honor of facilitating an online peer learning exchange of Knight Grantees that are hosting Giving Days, applying and iterating on the Giving Day Playbook since 2013. Yesterday, I facilitated the first webinar in a series hosted by the Knight Foundation on taking the practice of Giving Days to the next level. It has been over 10 years since I designed and delivered my first workshop/webinar on, “ Designing Effective Technology Training Workshops for Nonprofits ” with N
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 10, 2015
This June, before Wild Apricot's annual summer party, we hosted our first ever Live Membership Advisory Group. Have a look at all the great insight we gathered!
NonProfit Hub
AUGUST 14, 2015
Josh Shukman is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub. He’s the writing whiz for WonderWe —a crowdfunding social network that provides free viral tools for non-profits to fundraise, recruit and measure impact like a pro. When not crafting beautiful musings for WonderWe, Josh can be found cooking up the latest Paleo dish (his fiancee’s fault), cycling all over God’s creation, and/or endeavoring to understand the mysterious ways of the universe.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 9, 2015
If you're like many leaders, you're "too busy" to exercise on a regular basis. And, you don't give yourself time to renew and refresh. Truth is, there are ways to fit exercise and healthful habits into your busy day that will pay off in dividends. From Experience Life magazine, here are 10 tips for how to fit even just moments into your day (at work, on the road and at home) to help you become more healthful: Make a plan to exercise.
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.
Tech Soup
AUGUST 14, 2015
At TechSoup, we're all about community organizations coming together to improve the quality of life for citizens. So when I heard about a collaborative project between nonprofits, city agencies, and the local library happening in my own backyard (almost literally!), I knew I had to write about it. The Visitacion Valley Resource Guide , available in both online and print formats, is a comprehensive guide to local elected officials, employment services, child care, parks and playgrounds, faith
See3
AUGUST 13, 2015
In a sea full of posts, tweets, likes, and shares, nonprofits are challenged with capturing the attention of donors who are over-stimulated with social media content. And as tempting as it may be to follow the recommendation of the board to just “make videos go viral,” we suggest you think again. The post Not Another Viral Video appeared first on The See3 Blog.
Donor Search
AUGUST 9, 2015
Prospect research and annual giving go together like peanut butter and jelly, like Simon and Garfunkel, like Turner and Hooch. What I mean to say is that prospect research and annual giving are a great pair, and prospect research should certainly be used to assist your annual giving campaigns.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 10, 2015
Take the opportunity today to teach an employee something new. Nearly everyone likes to learn and is capable of tackling a new challenge. Teach your employee something that expands his (or her) current job description. Teach something that will help him to get promoted within your organization at a later date. Teach him a skill that uses new technology.
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.
Tech Soup
AUGUST 13, 2015
In Silicon Valley, there's a saying: "Fail fast." And there's a belief among founders and techies that failing is not only OK, it's good. It's normal. Failure is the way progress is made, especially when you're creating innovative new companies and technologies. When you have millions of dollars in venture funding, this belief makes a lot of sense: Take risks.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 14, 2015
Over the past 3 months, I’ve had the opportunity to learn what a sharing economy of information is first-hand. During my time as a Blackbaud intern, one of my core responsibilities has been to scour the web to find the best resources available related to nonprofit organizational strategies. Typically, these strategies fell into one of these categories: Fundraising, Nonprofit Management, Social Media, Marketing, Technology, Big Data, Storytelling, Professional Development, and Nonprofit News.
NonProfit Hub
AUGUST 13, 2015
It sits there. Waiting. Begging for your attention in its boldface type. An unread email. Usually, you’ll decide in a few seconds whether it’s worthy of opening or being cast away in the endless email trash heap. In those few seconds, a flurry of thoughts flash inside your brain: Who is the sender? What is the subject? what show is up next on your Netflix queue?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 11, 2015
Soon, I'll be posting a review of and highlights from the new book, Leading With Strategic Thinking , by Aaron K. Olson and B. Keith Simerson. In the meantime, here are the terrific six ways the authors suggest for stimulating your creative thinking: Engage in communities, conferences, or reading outside your typical area of expertise. Set aside time in your week that doesn't involve completing routine tasks.
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!
Care2
AUGUST 11, 2015
What does it take to launch a successful peer to peer fundraising campaign?
Achieve
AUGUST 13, 2015
This piece originally appeared in. Fundraising & Philanthropy Australasia Magazine. There’s a tradition for each generation to complain about the next – their entitlement, their apathy, their music. In the nonprofit world, generations complain about how the next generation isn’t as active or engaged in causes as they are. Historically, the media spread the generation gap story.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 12, 2015
Motivating peer-to-peer fundraisers—whether they’re event or DIY (Do-It-Yourself) fundraisers —is one of the top ways to accelerate peer-to-peer fundraising. But motivating peer-to-peer fundraisers is a bit of an art. It takes the right mix of mission connection, personal attention, incentives, tools, recognition, and relevant messaging. And by ignoring those last two— recognition and relevant messaging —you can quickly turn off peer-to-peer fundraisers.
NonProfit Hub
AUGUST 14, 2015
Josh Schukman is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub. He’s the writing whiz for WonderWe —a crowdfunding social network that provides free viral tools for non-profits to fundraise, recruit and measure impact like a pro. When not crafting beautiful musings for WonderWe, Josh can be found cooking up the latest Paleo dish (his fiancee’s fault), cycling all over God’s creation, and/or endeavoring to understand the mysterious ways of the universe.
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AFP Blog
AUGUST 13, 2015
Considering the Nonprofit Uses of Text Messaging | Nonprofit Quarterly : 'via Blog this'
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 12, 2015
Trendswatch 2015 , the annual forecasting report from the Center for the Future of Museums , is now available! And, while the report itself is great, a live webinar that digs into the research is even better! So when AAM and Blackbaud hosted Trends Watch 2015: Using Open Data and Personalization at Museums with Elizabeth Merritt , Michael Edson , and Stephen Watson , attending it was a definite no-brainer!
NonProfit Hub
AUGUST 13, 2015
It sits there. Waiting. Begging for your attention in its boldface type. An unread email. Usually, you’ll decide in a few seconds whether it’s worthy of opening or being cast away in the endless email trash heap. In those few seconds, a flurry of thoughts flash inside your brain: Who is the sender? What is the subject? what show is up next on your Netflix queue?
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