Wild Apricot
JULY 30, 2013
'Since we have just celebrated 7 years since we released the very first beta version of Wild Apricot, this is a good time to review some interesting statistics related to how we''ve grown, and how organizations are using Wild Apricot!
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 29, 2013
'Note from Beth: I first learned about this project last year, when Shiree Teng, the project leader, interviewed me as part of some research on capacity building consultants that lead to the design of ImpactRising. ImpactRising.org helps to make standards of practice explicit, so that social sector organizations like nonprofits, NGOs and foundations don’t have to reinvent the wheel.
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NTEN
AUGUST 1, 2013
'Dana Mitroff Silvers. Web Strategy Consultant and Design Thinking Facilitator. Design thinking is characterized by a “bias towards action.” Instead of talking and thinking, it prioritizes doing. It doesn't require a large budget or outside consultants, and in a sector of shrinking resources combined with rising demands, design thinking is a tool that can lead to powerful results.
ASU Lodestar Center
JULY 31, 2013
'posted by Scott DeWald , Partner. Lewis and Roca LLP. “We have so many board members, we’re having trouble reaching decisions.”. The time it takes to reach consensus on a board of directors is often directly proportional to the size of the board. It’s simply more efficient to present, review, discuss and decide as a group when the number of members is manageable.
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 2, 2013
'This week''s link round-up offers a lot of learning - about fundraising, membership marketing, board responsibilities and websites.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 30, 2013
'Every leader experiences periods of ups and downs. Hopefully, more up periods. If you struggle with too many down periods, it might be because you have perfectionist tendencies. Transform yourself into an optimist by: Viewing failure as an opportunity to learn and understand that failure is part of a fulfilling life. Making room for pain. Don''t deny yourself permission to feel painful emotions.
Nonprofit Technology brings together the best content for nonprofit technical enthusiasts from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Tech Soup
JULY 30, 2013
'For the month of July, we've been covering all aspects of mobile for nonprofits: from apps, to strategy, to bringing your own device to work. But we've especially been focused on providing content around building a mobile strategy and optimizing your organization's website for mobile. It is one of the most important aspects of nonprofit technology right now.
Wild Apricot
JULY 29, 2013
'Did you know that your association’s choice of renewal cycle might impact increases in membership or your renewal rates?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 1, 2013
'As you start to gear up for the fall and winter holiday shopping season, consider this advice from author Paul R. Timm. He recommends a different twist on asking your customers questions : stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. Here''s specifically what Timm recommends: Don''t Ask : How was everything?
NTEN
AUGUST 2, 2013
'Shane Jones. In the age of social media, anything we say can be transferred across the globe in a matter of seconds. Nonprofit organizations on Twitter are able to leverage this tool and do a lot of good with it.
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.
Tech Soup
JULY 30, 2013
'Summer is a big time for mobile news: there's Apple's World Wide Developer Conference, Microsoft Build, CTIA, and a spree of other mobile-related press conferences. Sometimes the day-to-day work at a nonprofit can make you feel worlds apart from the fast-moving mobile tech industry. But nonprofits should still keep tabs on movement in mobile as it is shaping workplace technology.
Connection Cafe
JULY 30, 2013
'npVOICES goes deeper into topics that matter in the nonprofit sector. We hope you’ll listen, comment, and share. Subscribe in iTunes Subscribe in a reader. In this episode… - Jacob Harold with GuideStar discusses the “Overhead Myth” initiative. - Pamela Grow talks about how nonprofits can improve donor retention. - Jim Hackney with Alexander Haas shares his perspective on giving in the arts and culture sector.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 27, 2013
'Which one of the 70 tips for how to become a more effective leader did you select as a 2013 New Year''s Resolution? This list was published last December in my blog, about the time many leaders were identifying their professional and personal goals for 2013. Hopefully, you''re still making good progress with your resolution. Unfortunately, according to research conducted by the University of Scranton, nearly 50% of those who make New Year''s Resolutions will have abandoned them within six month
Museum 2.0
JULY 31, 2013
'I spent the weekend queuing up posts for my forthcoming blog-cation--nine weeks of guest posts and reruns from the Museum 2.0 vaults that will commence next week. It feels like a real gift to myself (and hopefully, to you) to schedule all this content now and not have to worry about it when my baby is born. Thank you to everyone who recommended a favorite post from the past or who helped out with a guest post.
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Tech Soup
AUGUST 1, 2013
'Do you think tablets and mobile devices have killed the desktop PC? Or that a sluggish old computer has reached the end of its life? Think again. Schools, nonprofits, and individuals around the world still need reliable, easy-to-maintain computers. And they need lots of them. But without the money to buy new computers or to maintain older computers, what's an organization or an individual to do?
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 2, 2013
'So your organization mails to the same group of prospects for your annual giving program year after year, looking at LYBUNTs, SYBUNTs, etc., continuing modest upgrades or asking for the same amount time after time. Or you continue managing in your portfolio, the same major gift and planned gift prospects and don’t see any additional prospects to fill in your pipeline that have identified potential or inclination.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 30, 2013
'Imagine navigating a tiny boat through a sudden, violent storm at sea -- with winds roaring at nearly 100 mph and waves soaring to 80 feet -- to not only survive, but triumph over formidable competitors in one of the world''s toughest ocean races. It''s a feat claimed by the crew of the AFR Midnight Rambler , overall winner of the 1998 Sydney to Hobart -- the most treacherous and tragic race to date in the six-decade history of Australia''s iconic competition.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 31, 2013
'Source: Spitfire Twitter Feed. As part of my work plan as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, I have the pleasure of working with networks of grantees to design and facilitate peer learning exchanges on networked nonprofit practices and using social media effectively over the past five years. One of the networks I’ve been supporting for three years is Friending the Finish Line strategy.
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Tech Soup
JULY 29, 2013
'NetSquared organizers bring together the nonprofit technology community for face-to-face meetings… but we all know that meetings are boring! Admit it, you sometimes dread going to those all-staff assemblies. Luckily for you our Net2 planners are a creative bunch. Their “meetings” come in diverse and innovative formats like Philadelphia’s Crowdsourcing Change , Vancouver’s Coffee Klatsch or a Happy Hour in Austin or Minneapolis.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 1, 2013
'Guest post by Ryan King , Blackbaud’s Sr. Channel Marketing Manager. Get ready for some great insights from a marketer that has a passion for engaging the nonprofit community and Blackbaud customers. — —. Are you struggling to find ways to meet potential new donors? Do you often feel limited by your database, connections, and networks? Like most, you’ve probably tried renting or sharing lists, embarked on a quest for social media greatness and spent hours on calling campaigns, but the reward h
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 28, 2013
'The number of low-cost or free online resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices and as mobile media continues to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options that will be available to your nonprofit in coming years. That said, to be alerted of new low-cost or free resources and tools available for nonprofits, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech for Good 2.0 e-Newsletter [see right col
NTEN
AUGUST 2, 2013
'Recently we took a survey of the NTEN community to get your opinions about online platforms and how you like to engage online. We looked at the survey results and also looked at the concerns raised about our existing my.nten.org community platform. In taking all of your input in consideration, we''ve decided to move to a new community platform to better meet the needs of the community.
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Tech Soup
JULY 30, 2013
'Join John Haydon and GiftWorks for a free webinar, Seven Powerful Ways to Build Your Email List with Facebook on Tuesday, August 6th at 2 p.m. Eastern time. Here’s what you will learn in this webinar: What’s the value of email marketing anyhow? The #1 thing you need to do before building your list. Seven incentives to drive sign-ups. Four tips for putting an opt-in form on your Facebook Page.
Connection Cafe
JULY 30, 2013
'By: Caleb Copper, Blackbaud Interactive Designer. With summer just around the corner, now is a great time to examine your nonprofit website and ask yourself: “Am I really using my website to its potential?” Or for many: “Do I really need 1,000 pages on my website?” Cleaning up your website can not only improve the performance and overall appearance of your organization’s web presence, it also has the potential to drastically improve your users’ experience on your site.
Care2
JULY 31, 2013
'Over 350 sessions were submitted to the NTC14 conference to be held March 13th - March 15th in Washington, DC. You have until 12AM tonight to vote for your favorite sessions in tracks such as communications, fundaising, IT, and leadership. Check out Frogloop''s top 10 picks. 1. 50 Shades of Gray: Social Media Ethics. Have you encountered an ethical dilemma while implementing social media?
NTEN
JULY 30, 2013
'A monthly roundup of our favorite nonprofit tech resources and other goodies. Do you sometimes have trouble getting people on board with your awesome ideas? Learn from Alec Baldwin, and always be closing. (If only it were that easy.) Sometimes just one letter can make al the difference. Crocheting can make a nice scarf, or a blanket, or a wardrobe for an injured cat.
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 30, 2013
'You are on a roll! You’ve put together an editorial calendar for next month that lays out the themes, news events, and content ideas for all channels, including social media. With your metrics in hand, you know that visual content like infographics or text overlay images work really well with your audience. Unfortunately, you don’t have an in-house designer to create this content for you and you barely have enough time to get all the tasks on the to-do list complete.
Connection Cafe
JULY 30, 2013
'I was recently asked the question, “What do you see as the future of planned giving?” during a development professionals’ educational session. Because the answer would have taken much more time than allotted, I promised to give the query some thought and respond through my blog. I’ve been in the business of raising deferred revenue since 1994, when I accepted the position of Director of Planned Gifts at the American Heart Association’s California Affiliate office in Orange County and I see bot
Connection Cafe
JULY 31, 2013
'Note: This is the first in a series of posts about usability testing your website from guest author Brandon Granger, Senior Interaction Designer for Blackbaud. Brandon has crafted user experiences and conducted user research in the nonprofit space for 12+ years. Fixing usability problems on your donation form can be like giving your organization free money.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 1, 2013
'Guest post by: Laura Iancu, 123ContactForm. Online fundraising has seen a remarkable rise in the past few years. While beautiful charity galas and creative offline campaigns still gather support for nonprofits’ causes, they slowly slip away from donors’ focus. Being able to give with a minimum of effort and enabling donations with just a few mouse clicks or taps on a smart device has changed the way we want to act.
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