Sat.Sep 07, 2013 - Fri.Sep 13, 2013

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Five Online Fundraising Best Practices for Small NGOs in Developing Countries

Nonprofit Tech for Good

'Thanks to Microsoft Citizenship Asia Pacific , I’ve had the great honor to present a series of online fundraising and social media trainings to over three hundred non-governmental organizations (NGOs) throughout Asia Pacific over the last three years. The experience has made me acutely aware that access to information about trends in nonprofit technology, online fundraising, and social media often does not reach small NGOs – especially those in rural areas.

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Microsoft Citizenship Donating Office 365 To Nonprofits

TechImpact

'"); September 10, 2013, Microsoft announced Office 365 donations for eligible nonprofits, large or small. Thanks to Microsoft''s Technology For Good Program , nonprofits are able to get the latest software and tech tools as a donation from Microsoft, empowering nonprofits and foundations to keep their attention and budget focused on their mission or cause.

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Objecting to Accessibility Weaseling

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

'Last week, the National Federation of the Blind and 22 organizations serving people with disabilities filed detailed objections to a petition from a group of makers of e-reader devices led by Amazon to be exempted from accessibility requirements under the relatively new Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act. Benetech was a proud endorser of these objections (under our legal organizational name of Beneficent Technology, Inc.).

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How People Use Social Media

NCE Social Media

'The nice folks at Wolfram Blog have created a set of charts identifying how people talk on Facebook as they age. Wolfram Alpha allows people to donate access to their Facebook feed so that they can study how we use technology. More than one million people have done so to date. The newsflash is that the younger you are the more you talk about Facebook on Facebook. source: Wolfram Blog.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

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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ATTN Nonprofits: Facebook Now Recommends Pages in the News Feed

Nonprofit Tech for Good

'Facebook now also recommends pages in the news feed, but only if your nonprofit has opted-in to have your page recommended. Until today page recommendations only occurred when individuals liked a page, but now recommendations are also given when individuals like a status update in the news feed. Facebook has not officially announced the new functionality, so it may only be a temporary upgrade and not for all users, but for however long the functionality exists ensuring that your page is optimiz

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4 Reasons For Nonprofits To Go Mobile Or Go Home

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of Graphicrive. According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project , adults 35-44 are more likely to own and use a tablet, where as Millennials are more likely to to use a smartphone when browsing the internet. Other data to convince you that a mobile website is essential, includes: 61% of cellphone owners are using a smartphone.

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Membership Management At Multi-Chapter Organizations

Wild Apricot

'Here is some insight into membership management at organizations with multiple chapters, branches or affiliates - based on the findings of our Multi-Chapter Benchmarking Survey.

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Nonprofits and Content Strategy: The Wisdom of the Network

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

'Note from Beth: I’ve learned a lot about how to cultivate your professional network so it returns value by reading Porter Gale’s Your Network is Your Networth over the summer. And, social networks like LinkedIn or Facebook can provide the petri dish for growing a vibrant personal network. Although I sometimes hear from colleagues that “Facebook is personal and fun stuff” or just a lot of skepticism about how a particular social networking platform can provide profe

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Technology Challenges Nonprofits Face

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of Rensec IT Consulting. “Nonprofits tend to invest more in their missions and programs, and not necessarily in technology resources,” Anthony Pisapia, Director of Development and Programs for Tech Impact, explained. This is no surprise, but it poses a growing dilemma among nonprofits and foundations as more and more donors, sponsors, and volunteers turn to technology to facilitate actions and make connections.

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It’s 2013: Where’s your nonprofit’s social media policy?

ASU Lodestar Center

'posted by Colleen Dunbar , Project Specialist , Marketing/Communications. ASU Lodestar Center. Should you change your nonprofit’s Facebook profile image to show support of a hot political issue? What do you do if someone comments with a racial slur on a photo of your volunteer? How do you react if you find your page to be the victim of the ever-dreaded troll?

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

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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Recognizing Non-profit Burnout – and Taking Steps to Achieve Balance

Wild Apricot

'Summer''s over and we''re back at it! Here are some thoughts on taking steps to find some balance before volunteer or staff burnout sets in.

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Using Social Media Internationally: How Not To Get Lost in Translation

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

'Flickr Photo by John K. Note from Beth: Social networks allow to connect with people from outside of our community and it is easy to have your conversation get lost in translation. Here’s some good tips when your network is global. How to Approach Social Media Internationally Guest Post By Christian Arno. Hands up who’s got a Twitter follower from Japan?

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4 Tech Solutions To Better Collaboration For Nonprofits

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of The Journal. A connected nonprofit is a successful nonprofit when it comes to collaborating and working in teams. While each organization varies in size, locales, and causes, technology can help facilitate workflow. Nonprofit Technology News reports on the top 4 tech characteristics to consider when collaborating through technology.

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Religious Organizations Are Now Eligible for Microsoft Donations at TechSoup

Tech Soup

'Good news! Faith-based 501(c)(3) organizations. can now receive Microsoft donations from TechSoup , as well as donations of Office 365 directly from Microsoft. This includes churches, synagogues, and missions with a focus on worship and evangelism. From operating systems to office productivity suites to graphic design software, Microsoft has made over 250 products available for donation through TechSoup.

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Nonprofits Are Leveraging the Cloud, but Does It Have to Be So Complex?

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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Using Honesty to Build Trust

Wild Apricot

'I recently learned first-hand the role that honesty can play in building trust. And I believe this lesson can be applied to associations and non-profits that are looking for ways to retain and engage their supporters or members.

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Learning Analytics: Big Data Applied to Training, Teaching, and Learning

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

'Learning Analytics comes from a report about the impact of emerging technologies for practitioners in a field. That sounds like the title of a report that NTEN might produce that surveys the technology landscape and nonprofit usage and provides an overview of what technologies nonprofits should be looking at in the next 1-5 years. And, NTEN is the first stop for nonprofits to go for this type of field level of research and coverage.

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How To Determine Your LeaderGrade

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'If you need a tool to measure your leadership skills, check out LeaderGrade , by Quantum Workplace, which measures your leadership influence by asking your peers and followers to rate your leadership skills. The online survey tool uses a 45 question assessment to measure your leadership skills across 15 dimensions of leadership. The survey typically takes respondents seven to 10 minutes to fill out and the results you get will identify your strengths and weaknesses, and will allow you to compar

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Why Do I Do Good: The Center and Agape

Have Fun - Do Good

'I''m exploring the roots of my desire/need/compulsion to "do good." I don''t usually share personal stories here on Have Fun, Do Good, and I''m not sure where this is going, but I''m giving it a whirl. Here''s the link to my first post, Why Do You Do Good? In 1975, when I was five, we moved from Vermont to Mystic, CT. The local Catholic Church, St.

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Nonprofit Technology Kick Start: Free World Class Board Meeting Software

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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5 Examples of Organizations Who Were Tactful or Tacky on 9/11

Care2

'Dealing with tragedy is not just difficult for people on a personal level, but it’s also hard for nonprofits and brands that want to show their support without appearing opportunistic. Many organizations and brands wrestle with this every year when it comes to the anniversary of 9/11. Yesterday many organizations chose to post images and messages about 9/11 to their website, social media channels like Facebook and Twitter.

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Prioritization: Part 1

fusionSpan

When you take into consideration the limited resources you have with a small staff association, it is more important than ever to prioritize. It is easy to go through the motions of your day and not think about prioritizing but by allotting time to this task, you can maximize your staff’s time and resources by deleting obsolete tasks and replacing them with ones that will have a bigger impact.

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Seven Tough Questions To Ask Your Team

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'High-functioning teams can disagree and still produce excellent products and results. Team members can also disagree and still care about each other. And, they can challenge each other to think differently. Best-selling leadership book authors Scott J. Allen and Mitchell Kusy recommend that leaders ask seven tough questions of their teams to help maximize their results.

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New from NTEN: Technology Champion Master Classes

NTEN

'Every year after the Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC), we get the feedback that folks wished they had longer to dive in a specific topic in more depth. Well, we heard you and are excited to offer our new master classes to give you the opportunity to do just that. Our master classes are day-long interactive workshops that will help you develop a personalized plan for a project or issue you''re working on that you can take back to your organization.

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Donor Engagement Guide: 8 Key Steps to Better Retain and Engage Donors

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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Upcoming Webinar September 19: Fundraising with Social Media

Tech Soup

'Online giving surged by over 35% last year, with gifts over $1,000. becoming increasingly commonplace. What are the keys to successful. nonprofit fundraising online, especially through social media? Join us. for Fundraising with Social Media on Thursday, September 19 at 11:30 a.m. Pacific time (2:30 p.m. Eastern) for a free, interactive webinar and learn how to raise big bucks for. your cause online.

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Birth of a Blog

fusionSpan

Those of us in the association world know that the needs of small staff associations are not very different from the larger organizations. All of us are faced with much of the same dilemmas and challenges. In staff meetings and discussions with colleagues we often find ourselves in the midst of a variety of topics including. How do we improve member retention and engagement?

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Lead By Setting A Good Example

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'There is nothing more powerful for a leader to do than to lead by setting a good example. So, here are 15 things you can do to be an effective and successful leader : 1. Praise when compliments are earned. 2. Be decisive. 3. Say “Thank You” and sincerely mean it. 4. Communicate clearly. 5. Listen carefully. 6. Teach something new to your team members. 7.

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Guest Post: Creativity – Why do some places have it and others don’t?

Museum 2.0

'This week''s guest post is written by Julie Bowen, VP of Experience and Engagement at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa. Julie is one of my true heroes--a creative systems thinker who has the intelligence, patience, and guts to make big shifts possible at large informal science organizations. I met Julie almost ten years ago, when she was leading the Agents of Change project at the Ontario Science Center , and I have admired her ever since.

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Nonprofit Technology Adoption: Why It Matters and How to Be Successful

Organizations like yours are increasingly realizing that technology adoption is only as good as the technology you choose. Statistics from a 2014 NTEN study show that seriously investing resources in training for your staff corresponds to higher adoption and ultimately technology effectiveness. In this report, we’ll give you a high-level overview of how to get your organization in shape for technology adoption and best practices for facilitating this critical process.

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Big Data, Philanthropy, and Health at SOCAP13

Tech Soup

'Big data is still one of those concepts that baffle me. How big does the data have to be? Where does it come from? And how can nonprofits and public libraries actually make use of it? At SOCAP13 , a social enterprise conference in San Francisco, I attended two back-to-back conferences on big data with some nonprofit representation. Hearing directly from those working in big data for good gave some context around what's actually happening.

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End-of-Year Campaign Planning: 6 Things to Get Done in September

Connection Cafe

'Have you peeked at your calendar today? We’re just two months away from much of your end-of-year campaign prep work needing to be finished up. One of the main differences I’ve seen between successful campaigns and those that aren’t is that successful campaigns are planned earlier. When it comes to your end-of-year campaign, that means now. So if you haven’t given your end-of-year campaign any thought, here’s a checklist of what to get done in September: Analyze past campaigns (and other emails)

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How To Deliver "Knock Your Socks Off" Customer Service

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'Leading a customer service team? Have the team members use these 9 tips for delivering excellent customer service this holiday shopping season: Rely on winning words and soothing phrases. A simple but sincere “Thanks for your patience” or “I’m listening” can go a long way toward defusing a holiday shopper’s frustration, anxiety, or panic. Develop a repertoire of short, easy to remember phrases around issues that are important to customers.

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Twitter for Android getting major redesign, beta available now | The Verge

AFP Blog

'Twitter for Android getting major redesign, beta available now | The Verge : Twitter''s first-party Android app has been steadily getting better over the years, but it has generally maintained the same look and feel, with four navigation tabs located at the top of your timeline. That''s going to change drastically in the near future however, as a completely redesigned version of the app is now available to those that have signed up for beta testing.

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Achieving Organizational Transformation: Pathways to Success

Association executives—and hopefully their boards—know that they are facing perilous times. Driven by the pace of cultural and technological change, they are experiencing major disruptions in the traditional business models that used to guide organizational growth strategies.orgSource offers a straightforward approach to navigating these changes and readying your organization for growth.