Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 29, 2014
'Google+ Pages have a vast tool set and Google’s quest to integrate Google+ into their most popular products, such as Search, Gmail, YouTube, Local, and Wallet, is paying off as active monthly users continue to grow. That said, Google+ is low on the priority lists of most nonprofits. Many nonprofits are curious, but lack the resources necessary to create and manage yet another social network.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JUNE 30, 2014
'Last week, the Benetech Human Rights Program released version 4.5 of Martus —our free, open source, secure information collection and management software—which includes major updates and usability improvements. Our goal is to make it far easier for groups that work with vulnerable populations keep the sensitive information they collect confidential.
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TechImpact
JULY 4, 2014
'Your website is your nonprofit’s most important online asset. It is the most customizable, is often the first thing a constituent or potential donor sees, and serves as your online storefront. If all of this is true (it is) why do so many nonprofits neglect their websites and allow them to fall into disrepair? Antiquated information, old images, unresponsive web design, and not search engine optimized are all signs that your websites needs an overhaul.
3rd Sector Labs
JUNE 30, 2014
'Understanding data is critically important to success in any business. Unfortunately, data can be boring, even confusing. Many nonprofits don’t know their donor data. While that’s understandable, it is also a big problem. If we don’t know our donor data, how can we effectively plan a fundraising appeal? Build a fundraising strategy?
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.
Amy Sample Ward
JUNE 29, 2014
'I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of June 29th). You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks).
Wild Apricot
JUNE 30, 2014
'School''s out, but the non-profit webinars continue. Here''s our round-up of 21 free non-profit webinars.
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Tech Soup
JUNE 29, 2014
'Kegs. Pajamas. Ping pong tables. Bean bag chairs. It might sound like I’m describing a typical college student's house, but I’m actually talking about one of the many workspaces in Zappos’ enormous headquarters in Las Vegas. Before the American Library Association’s Annual Conference , I had the privilege of taking a tour of the shoe retailer’s main office to see what libraries and nonprofits could learn from the company.
Care2
JUNE 30, 2014
'I feel like there is a lot of donor fatigue happening right now in the nonprofit community. Our donors are being solicited on every channel from numerous organizations multiple times a day. Today I received at least 10 fundraising pitches. Instead of treating our donors like ATM machines, we need to make them feel like heroes to our movement. Here are five ways to make your donors feel totally valued. 1.
Wild Apricot
JULY 4, 2014
'This week''s link round-up offers 4 posts with tips on making change at associations, not-so-big data, board member''s bill of rights, and newsletter hacks.
NTEN
JULY 3, 2014
'Last week, during the quarterly staff retreat, NTEN staff toured Free Geek. Free Geek is a technology reuse, recycle, and education nonprofit based in Portland, Oregon. Several NTEN staff have been long-time supporters, and NTEN has always donated its old electronics to Free Geek. It was great to get out of the office together and see the good work being done with technology and nonprofits right here in Portland.
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.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 2, 2014
'If you’re like me, you love road trips. And, if you’re like most everyone, you appreciate hearing a good story. Just imagine how intriguing it would be to hear stories about six road trips. Six road trips across the U.S. that produced dozens of stories about what local small businesses on Main Street’s across America do that can inspire big businesses on Wall Street – or Madison Avenue megabrands, or enterprise of any size -- in today’s economy.
Tech Soup
JULY 3, 2014
'Mobile technology is a hot topic these days and many organizations are exploring mobile technologies as a method to increase donations. There are a few things to consider as you move toward mobile to ensure success: 1. External factors will influence your move toward mobile. First, restrictions exist to qualify for the text to donate product. The carriers require annual revenue of $500,000 or Better Business Bureau Accreditation, a 501(c)(3) designation and either a recent 990 or independent au
Wild Apricot
JULY 2, 2014
'Here is a look at the state of small membership organizations, based on the findings of our 2014 Small Membership Survey.
NTEN
JULY 1, 2014
'If you register for NTEN’s first-ever Leading Change Summit this September (#14LCS), you’ll be asked to choose one of three tracks— Digital Strategy , The Future of Technology , or Impact Leadership —and you’ll spend quite a bit of time with your track-mates at the Summit. That''s why we''re doing our best to recruit a remarkable group of facilitators to help shape your experience.
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Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 1, 2014
'Paul Smith , author of the best-seller book, Lead With A Story , is a true believer in telling stories. “ Today, many of the most successful organizations on the planet intentionally use storytelling as a key leadership tool ,” explains Smith. Several companies, such as Kimberly-Clark , actively teach storytelling skills to their leaders. And, some forward-thinking business schools such as Notre Dame and De Paul University have even added storytelling courses to their management curriculum.
Tech Soup
JUNE 29, 2014
'Kegs. Pajamas. Ping pong tables. Bean bag chairs. It might sound like I’m describing a typical college student's house, but I’m actually describing one of the many workspaces in Zappos’ enormous headquarters in Las Vegas. Before the American Library Association’s Annual Conference , I had the privilege of taking a tour of the shoe retailer’s main office to see what libraries and nonprofits could learn from the company.
Care2
JULY 1, 2014
'Last week we gave you a recap of Majora Carter''s keynote at the Nonprofit 2.0 Unconference, and we promised to keep ''em coming. This week, we''ll dig into what Craig Newmark had to say during his keynote. Craig Newmark is the founder of craigconnects and craigslist, and tends to focus on getting stuff done. He''s pretty much a pro at that, and had some really great feedback for the nonprofit community.
NTEN
JULY 3, 2014
'Planning to attend the 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference in Austin, TX? We hope so—and we hope you’ll take a moment to vote for your favorite session proposals. The NTC agenda is created by the community, so your votes are critical for helping shape the program. Head to the voting page right now ! We create the NTC breakout session lineup by taking (at least) three factors into account: the results of this public vote the wisdom and guidance of our steering committee about critical topics, i
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Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 2, 2014
'Today, I share some of my favorite quotes from Kevin Cashman''s new book, The Pause Principle. "What sleep is to the mind and body, pause is to leadership and innovation." "Managers assert drive and control to get things done; leaders pause to discover new ways of being and achieving." "Managers require competency to drive results; leaders embody character to build a compelling, sustainable future.
Tech Soup
JULY 2, 2014
'Interested in learning how to pick wireless devices, make your office more mobile, and implement good mobile strategies at your nonprofit or library? Then Mobile Impact 401: Mobile Tech for Offices & People is the webinar for you! Join experts Matthew Bauer and Brent Muckridge on Thursday, July 10 at 11 a.m. Pacific time (2 p.m. Eastern) for a free webinar to discuss how your office can leverage phones, tablets, and hotspots for social good.
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 30, 2014
'“Good Evening, May I Please Speak to Mr. Moneybags?”. Let’s be honest: sleek websites and social media campaigns are not only effective, they’re sexy. They’re the Kate Uptons of fundraising. In contrast, old-school phonathons seem like the not-so-stunning Danny DeVitos of your marketing and sales plan, right? Maybe, but for many NPOs, saddling up, getting down in the dirt and hitting the phones is still one of the most effective ways to get those donations.
NTEN
JULY 2, 2014
'If you register for NTEN’s first-ever Leading Change Summit this September (#14LCS), you’ll be asked to choose one of three tracks— Digital Strategy , The Future of Technology , or Impact Leadership —and you’ll spend quite a bit of time with your track-mates at the Summit. That''s why we''re doing our best to recruit a remarkable group of facilitators to help shape your experience.
Advertiser: DonorDock
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Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 30, 2014
'One of the reasons you want to interview people in three different places is that candidates will usually be at their very best in the first interview (likely in your office ). After that, if they are pretending, the veneer will come off in subsequent meetings in out-of-the office locations. Also, because most employees can only be successful in their jobs in different locations as well, it makes sense to witness your candidates in different settings.
Tech Soup
JULY 1, 2014
'Are you… Helping youth develop lifelong skills? A TechSoup customer? Interested in winning this tablet? If you answered yes to all of those questions, keep reading! We want you to tell us how you are using products donated through TechSoup to help the youth in your community develop valuable life skills that will prepare them to take full advantage of their bright futures.
Museum 2.0
JULY 2, 2014
'There are lots of places where we can come together with people we already know. Dinner tables. Coffee shops. School. Church. Ball fields. These places are important. The relationships they support are powerful. These places help us strengthen bonds with the people who matter most. But those places are tribal places. They are places for people who are already affiliated--whether they have met previously or not.
Connection Cafe
JULY 1, 2014
'When someone visits your nonprofit’s website, it takes them just 5 seconds to: Learn your mission. Form an emotional reaction. Decide credibility. Choose to engage. Those 5 seconds are critical if you want to make a potential donor feel unwelcome. Use too many compelling images and you risk people becoming emotionally attached. Make navigation intuitive and visitors may return.
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Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 29, 2014
'When you communicate change to your team, explain the logical and the rational reasons for the change: 1. Explain how the change will make employees feel before, during and after the implementation. 2. Explain the tactical plan and goals. 3. Answer questions from your team.
Tech Soup
JULY 1, 2014
'Have you ever thought about hosting nonprofit technology events in your community? You should, because it’s awesome fun. Not only will you be contributing your skills to local nonprofits, but you’ll also be building your reputation and connecting with your tribe. NetSquared is here to help you along the way with everything from slide templates to planning checklists.
AFP Blog
JULY 1, 2014
'Study uncovers record-high satisfaction with text donations | Charity Digital News : he mGive Foundation (TMF) has released its annual Text Donation Study, which showed record-high levels of satisfaction among respondents with text giving.
Connection Cafe
JULY 2, 2014
'Hurricane season kicked off on June 1 and we’ve already got our first tropical depression in the Atlantic. After working at the Red Cross for nearly 4 years, I learned a long time ago that real disasters aren’t always the ones you see coming. Does your organization need a disaster fundraising plan? When you think of disaster relief, you probably think about the Red Cross setting up shelters or Doctors Without Borders operating mobile care units.
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