Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 27, 2011

Last week, I had the opportunity to present at the 2011 Volunteer Management for Nonprofits Conference here in New York. It was a shared session, where I presented some basic information to (mostly) organizations who haven’t yet tried out Twitter, focusing on using the platform in general as well as ways to activate and engage a community; and Katherine from Baby Buggy shared her own case study of building the @ loverecycled community on Twitter and helping turn those interactions into res

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 30, 2011

Gowalla may not get the online buzz that Foursquare does, but where I live it’s more popular than Foursquare. Similar to Myspace and Facebook in 2007 and 2008, there’s seemingly a geographic difference between Foursquare and Gowalla users. In large urban areas Fousquare dominates, but in smaller towns across America (and the globe) there’s a growing number of Gowalla users.

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NetWits

APRIL 1, 2011

Mark Horvath is a passionate guy with an incredible story. He goes by the name Hardly Normal and fights to put a face on homelessness by using the internet, social media and InvisiblePeople.TV (content can be intense) to share stories about real people battling with being out on the street. If you ever doubted the power of the social web or questioned it’s potential to create true impact, spend some time checking out what Mark has helped do.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 31, 2011

I didn’t make it to Drupalcon Chicago, but, thanks to the organizers of the conference, it doesn’t mean I need to miss the sessions. I’ve been looking through videos both the regular sessions , as well as the ignite sessions (thanks, @gregoryheller ), and here are my highlight presentations (this does reflect what I’m interested in more than it reflects what’s the best of DrupalCon): Competing with Giants – interesting info – not directly related to stuf

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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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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2011

A recent guest guest Beneblog explains why we believe a correlation found between SMS text messages and building damage by researchers was not useful. Some of the questions we received made us realize we need to be clearer about why this is important. Why did we bother analyzing this claim? Why does it matter? Thanks to Patrick Ball, Jeff Klinger and Kristian Lum for contributing this material (and making it much clearer).

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2011

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 March 30th). 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).

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NCE Social Media

MARCH 29, 2011

What happens when you want to give someone your social media contact information for multiple social media accounts? What happens if you want to see stats on your social media accounts all in one place? Then About.me is a tool for you. Think of it as your social media business card. It’s a free tool that allows you to post your social media account links and url and rss feeds all on one page.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 27, 2011

We're looking for someone great to take on a crucial new position at Benetech, Vice President, Fund Raising. Benetech has been expanding its impact rapidly over the last few years, and we need a dynamic executive to join our senior leadership team. Benetech gets the majority of its funding from revenues: from product and services sales paid for by our users (or third-party payers who buy our services for our users).

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 31, 2011

Being able to work from anywhere presents great opportunities, however it is important to keep security in mind when working away from the office. Here we look at the potential security risks and how to reduce them.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 28, 2011

Here is our monthly round-up of free webinars for non-profits for the month of April. This month, we've found 20 free webinars on topics such as: fundraising, grant writing, social media strategies, volunteer management, video tips for non-profits and much more. So be sure to look through the list to see what might be of interest to you or others in your organization.( read more ).

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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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NTEN

MARCH 28, 2011

Last week, as I emerged from the post-conference haze of catching up on sleep and clearing my in-box, I started reading through blog posts from attendees and speakers. Then I couldn't stop! There are SO many posts to read that I figured I should round them all up in one place and share them. Hopefully, this means that all of the posts I haven't yet found will be added in the comments and we can all create a comprehensive list together.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2011

This is a very funny April Fools Day joke from Google called Gmail Motion. The new feature allows users to move in front of their computers to open email, send replies, etc. While obviously a joke, it isn’t a bad idea. I find that if I’m at my desk and on my computer without taking a break, I get a good burst of energy if I get up and move around.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 31, 2011

An online survey is a powerful research tool that can deliver the feedback you need to determine the needs of your constituents and the activities that attract donors.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 29, 2011

Is your organization using Google for Nonprofits? On March 16, 2011, Google launched their latest version of this program which offers several new benefits: Instead of applying to each Google product individually, you can now sign up through a one-stop shop application process. If approved, you can access their suite of product offerings designed for nonprofits, including up to $10,000 a month in advertising on Google AdWords to reach more donors; free or discounted Google Apps ; and premium fea

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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.

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Care2

MARCH 28, 2011

I usually come away from the NTC with one theme that is connected to multiple sessions. This year that learning theme for me was the importance of privacy and creating a safe space for communities to thrive. This first connection came up for me in the panel I organized on storytelling for movement building. Stacey Monk of Epic Change, Mark Horvath of Invisible People, and Estrella Rosenberg of Big Love, Little Hearts shared their perspectives on authentic storytelling from personal experiences.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 28, 2011

T his blog post was written by Susan Chavez. Susan is a nonprofit consultant and social media manager for The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. March's TechSoup Online Community Meetup , featured Jeska Dzwigalski of Wikia addressing the topic of online community management. Jeska's presentation, "Engaging Community Collaboration: Three Things Community Managers Can Do to Help Communities be Heard," provided straightforward and practical advice on community management.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 31, 2011

Take the complexity of technology and stir in the complexity of the legal system and what do you get? Software licenses!

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 31, 2011

This month, our spotlight is on The American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) – which now has a multi-chapter partnership with Wild Apricot, making our software the recommended platform for their 128 US Chapters. We spoke with Chapter leaders to find out why they chose Wild Apricot and how it is helping their organizations.( read more ).

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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.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Disclaimer Friday, April 1, 2011 Research Friday: Why Do People Stop Giving? posted by Stephanie La Loggia, M.A.

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NTEN

MARCH 30, 2011

By Steve Backman, President, Database Designs To close out our month-long look at some of the best tools for nonprofits, Steve Backman tells you about some of his favorite day-to-day software. Favorite software tools are all about managing processes fluidly. Essential categories need to be personal to the job – and actual choices, even more personal.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 31, 2011

Limited offer: Accounting and financial management software with a choice from six editions (electronic delivery only).

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 31, 2011

Calling all web designers! We need your help with Version 4.2! Also this month, reflections about e-mail communication, more updates on May's upcoming Version 4.2 release, and a sneak peak into Version 4.3.

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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!

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2011

I had the fortune to hear a friend of mine, Betsy Baker, give a presentation on grantwriting recently. She shared a lot of good information, and I wanted to pass on a few tips to you. Did you know? Over $38 billion dollars were given to nonprofit organizations from private foundations last year. That’s a LOT of money! And that’s just from private foundations.

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Care2

MARCH 30, 2011

What does online advocacy have to do with online fundraising? A lot. Vinay Bhagat of Convio, Yvonne Garrett, of OMP, Randy Paynter of Care2.com and Ryann Miller of Care2.com did a great presentation about the importance of understanding the link between activism and fundraising. During the webinar, these all-stars from the the nonprofit sector discussed strategies, tactics, and case studies that showed how organizations who used advocacy successfully for list growth and engagement also raised mo

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 31, 2011

Surveys can be a huge help in understanding what your constituents think and how successful your programs are.

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NTEN

APRIL 1, 2011

We know that you know that you can't treat all of your donors and supporters in the same way. It's not a question of fairness. You need to communicate with a donor who has set up a $250 monthly recurring gift differently from the donor who gives you $15 each holiday season differently from the person who just joined your mailing list. The hard part is managing all that information effectively.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 28, 2011

If you've flown Southwest Airlines you know they're tops in airline customer service, driven by a leadership style that creates a company-wide culture where all employees own that culture. According to SWA Chairman, President and CEO Gary Kelly, as reported in the company's in-flight magazine, "every company has a culture, whether that culture is supportive or stifling, active or passive, fun or discouraging." " One way we do culture differently is by making Southwest's culture everyone's respon

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Care2

MARCH 29, 2011

As nonprofit campaigners, it’s our job to help mobilize supporters and move the needle to create real impact. But sometimes we rely on the same old strategies that every other group uses and the needle stops moving. If you are looking for some new ideas and strategies to ramp up your outreach, social media, or to recruit more donors and volunteers check out Sustainatopia in Miami next week on April 4th!

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 31, 2011

Accounting and financial management software with a choice from six. editions (electronic delivery only).

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Tech Soup

MARCH 28, 2011

If you pay attention to the news, you've likely heard reports in the past few months of a handful of young LGBT people taking their own lives after various experiences with bullying because of their perceived sexual orientation. Out of these tragedies came the It Gets Better Project , which was lead by one of my favorite taboo-topic funny guys, Dan Savage.

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