EveryAction
OCTOBER 16, 2014
'A frequent assumption is that social media runs itself, but the “build it and they will come” model won’t yield the engagement or impact that you’re looking for. It’s important to approach social media with a multifaceted strategy for spreading your message and getting the attention of your audience.
TechImpact
OCTOBER 17, 2014
'With the giving season quickly descending upon us, it’s time to start turning our attention to our holiday fundraising efforts. With approximately 87 percent of milliennials giving to charitable causes in 2013 , milliennials are quickly becoming the most charitable generation to date. And we think it might be time to stop calling them selfish. The amount millennials are donating shouldn’t come as a surprise, though.
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Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 14, 2014
'This guest post by Lamees Abourahma offers an example of one association that has streamlined membership task time by one-third after transitioning to Wild Apricot.
See3
OCTOBER 15, 2014
'I like to think that most people don't fail to plan, but that they don't know that they need to plan and what to plan for! As senior video producer at See3, I’ve seen this conundrum unfold while planning videos for all kinds of organizations, which is why I am always glad to step in […]. The post How Video Planning Helped Me Plan My Wedding appeared first on See3 Advice for Do-Gooders.
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.
EveryAction
OCTOBER 14, 2014
'One of the best weapons in a nonprofit’s fundraising arsenal is email campaigning. We are sending and receiving more fundraising emails than ever before, all vying for the attention of supporters to act on behalf of our cause. Unfortunately, it’s difficult for your audience to differentiate your messages from the numerous emails that flood their inboxes each day, especially if your mass mailings are labeled as junk and relegated to the black hole of the spam folder.
TechImpact
OCTOBER 13, 2014
'In past blogs we’ve talked seemingly ad nausea about how technology, donation forms, and social media can support a nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. Social media in particular is where nonprofits are turning to get their mission talked about, with the ultimate goal of driving more donations to that mission. According to Blackbaud’s 2014 M+R Benchmark Study , a nonprofit’s social media audience on Facebook and Twitter grew by 37 and 46 percent respectively in 2013.
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NTEN
OCTOBER 13, 2014
'Stephanie Evergreen. CEO. Evergreen Data. How to buck the unfortunate trend of data visualizations in evaluation that suck. If you’re like me, you’re crunching numbers on your impact metrics at the last minute, pulling together a report on the fly. There’s no time to meet with a designer. And more importantly, the vast majority of graphic designers do not know enough about data to make a decent graph.
Have Fun - Do Good
OCTOBER 17, 2014
'As I was walking to work one day this week, I saw this cute Corgi (pictured above) on the street. At first he was shy. He watched me with half of his face hidden behind the wall. But as I walked closer, his excitement overwhelmed him. He ran out of hiding to say hello and invited me to pet him (so soft!). Sometimes that''s how we are with our Big Visions.
TechImpact
OCTOBER 16, 2014
'Despite 10% of the American workforce working in the nonprofit sector, nonprofit organizations still rely heavily on volunteers to complete its mission. That being said, nonprofits everywhere are constantly looking for enough volunteers, to bolster up its roster. Chances are good a time or two you’ve had trouble filling out your ranks of volunteers for an event or fundraiser.
Tech Soup
OCTOBER 13, 2014
'The Safer Online guide is here! Created especially for nonprofits, the Safer Online for Nonprofits Guide is packed with practical tips that you and your nonprofit can start using RIGHT NOW to keep yourself and your organization safe. Written by our very own Kevin Lo , the guide addresses four areas where your organization's security could be compromised: in the office, on the go, on social media, and in the cloud.
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.
NTEN
OCTOBER 17, 2014
'Alan Gordon. Data Operations Manager. Society for Science & the Public. Help database administrators (DBAs) help you. /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:w
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2014
'Debbie Laskey has 15 years of marketing experience and an MBA Degree. She developed her marketing expertise while working in the high-tech industry, the Consumer Marketing Department at Disneyland Paris in France, the non-profit arena, and the insurance industry. Her expertise includes brand marketing , social media , employee engagement , leadership development , and customer experience marketing.
TechImpact
OCTOBER 14, 2014
'No, not engaged to be married. But engaged with their work on a higher level. Truth be told, unskilled and highly skilled volunteers are having a difficult time finding volunteer opportunities that are both challenging, engaging, and keeps them coming back for more. Despite the best effort of a few nonprofits who are doing their best to find and engage with top tier talent.
Tech Soup
OCTOBER 14, 2014
'On Wednesday, October 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pacific time, we're launching Office Hours: Safer Online , the first of our new TechSoup Forums Q&A series with industry experts that take your questions in real time. Follow this first event in the forums and on social media with the hashtag #Do1Thing. It's safe to say that most of us are too trusting when it comes to the Internet, and it's easy to be.
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.
NTEN
OCTOBER 15, 2014
'Tomohiro Hamakawa. Project Manager. Kopernik. One organization's efforts to bring you a catalog of tools to track your impact in the field. Thanks, team. What if nonprofits and social enterprises had an affordable way to report real-time, large-scale data on their social impact? This question inspired Kopernik to create the ‘impact tracker technologies’ catalog in online and print forms.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 16, 2014
'In their book, Rapid Realignment , authors George Labovitz and Victor Rosansky, reveal the most common responses from thousands of managers and workers when they were asked to think of the best boss they ever had, and then answer the question: " What did that person do to qualify as your best boss ?" And, those most common responses were : My best boss listened!
TechImpact
OCTOBER 16, 2014
'As a nonprofit CEO, you’re responsible for a lot. Planning events, organizing fundraisers, managing volunteers, and leading donation campaigns that’s culpable for enabling your nonprofit to complete its mission. On top of all that, depending on the size of your nonprofit, you’re responsible for assembling a leadership team. And, quite frankly, this could be the most difficult task of all.
NonProfit Hub
OCTOBER 13, 2014
'Often times when people think of the brand of a company, they automatically assume you’re talking about logos and graphic design. But branding includes the entirety of how people perceive an organization. Establishing a brand identity includes not only what people see in a logo, but also what people think about when your NPO comes up in a water cooler conversation.
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.
NTEN
OCTOBER 16, 2014
'Chari Smith. Founder. CRSmith Consulting. Are these the data you're looking for? Exploring what to measure is the first step on a journey to greater impact. How can nonprofit organizations know what is working, what is not, and what impact they are making? They can achieve this understanding by implementing a realistic and meaningful evaluation system.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2014
'According to a survey as reported in John Baldoni’s book, Lead with Purpose , more than 80 percent of those surveyed say that leaders can best demonstrate that they truly do put people first by : Delivering intrinsic awards (comp time, bonuses, etc.) Offering developmental opportunities Providing timely recognition Promoting from within.
See3
OCTOBER 16, 2014
'Being a leader requires the courage to do things differently, and the ability to prioritize intangibles like company culture, sense of purpose, and innovation. The post 3 Winning Leadership Techniques for Nonprofits appeared first on See3 Advice for Do-Gooders.
NonProfit Hub
OCTOBER 15, 2014
'Sean Horrigan is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub, and a marketing/PR consultant with a track record of helping clients grow and prosper through consistent media coverage, strategic social media campaigns, killer copy and better branding. _. Nonprofits and their corporate colleagues have a codependent relationship. Corporations provide nonprofits with financial support, and in return, nonprofits provide corporations with positive PR and a boost in business.
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!
NTEN
OCTOBER 13, 2014
'There''s no shortage of technology options available to nonprofits today for fundraising. The wide variety of choices out there can be daunting, with so many questions to ask: What''s the best management software platform? Which web communication channels are the most effective? What''s the benefit of supporting new means and methods of payment acceptance?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 13, 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
OCTOBER 13, 2014
'It's getting colder out there. winter is coming. Huddle up with your nonprofit technology colleagues at a NetSquared meetup to keep warm and learn about the latest trends in nonprofit technology. TechSoup’s NetSquared groups are helping to keep the scary away with a series of online privacy and security events this October. We’ll help you #Do1Thing to manage your online reputation and keep your organization secure.
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 13, 2014
'Your supporters are online: fact. There are distractions around every corner, behind every click: fact. Knowing this, the experience your organization provides online must be one that converts. And every pixel counts. The digital representation of a nonprofit needs to be as human and inspiring as the people serving the organization itself. How else can supporters be expected to connect with a mission and take action online if they’re not given a compelling reason to do so?
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NTEN
OCTOBER 14, 2014
'Andrew Blackmore. Director of Marketing & Analytics. Velir. Why your nonprofit needs to focus on the right data, and how to know what that it. As digital marketing technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, organizations are making large investments to keep up with new innovations; it’s more important for them than ever to measure the progress and impact of their digital programs.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 15, 2014
'The fact is, if you are a budding entrepreneur, future business owner, or relatively “green” business owner, you need to read, The Facts of Business Life , by Bill McBean. Because, in his book, McBean, a successful businessman with four decades of ownership experience, explains the essential Seven Facts of Business Life and the Five Levels of Business Success.
See3
OCTOBER 13, 2014
'Join us on Tuesday, October 14 from 1-2pm CT for our webinar Video as an Engine for Nonprofit Growth: A Case Study. For more than a decade, Brent Royer led video marketing strategy and media production for ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the nation’s second-largest healthcare charity. In this webinar, he'll tell you how to […].
Museum 2.0
OCTOBER 15, 2014
'How do you balance the value of honoring specific multicultural practices and bridging them to build new connections? At the Inclusive Museum conference this summer, Dr. Rick West introduced this question through a tale of two museums. He described the National Museum of the American Indian--where he was founding director--as a multicultural institution, celebrating the diversity of Native peoples throughout the Americas.
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