Nonprofit Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
Google research has revealed a 30% uptick in searches from August to September related to charitable giving. Your donors are currently in the process of deciding which organizations will be receiving their year-end donations. Thus, in time for the year-end fundraising season, below are 20 stats about fundraising and social media that every nonprofit needs to know.
Byte Technology
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Today’s non-profit organizations have lots of avenues to explore when seeking monetary donations, from public and private fundraising events to email, social media and crowdfunding campaigns. But too often one major source of potential is overlooked or dismissed by a cause-related board of directors or internal staff: the power of partnering with major corporations and large businesses.
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
Flickr Photo by qwrrty. For the past few months, I’ve been facilitating a Nonprofit Emerging Leaders online peer learning project with Third Plateau Impact Strategies. It’s a pilot supported by the Packard Foundation that tests different approaches to emerging leaders professional development. We created The Emerging Leaders Playbook which served as the “text book” or content for the training.
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
We're set to launch our latest Wild Apricot theme, but first we want to know what you think! Check out our Designer's forums and offer your feedback.
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.
See3
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
We are humans before we are communications professionals, and when crisis strikes it can be challenging to balance emotions with professional actions. The post Communicating in Times of Crisis appeared first on The See3 Blog.
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
On October 6, 2015, join TechSoup, CIVICUS, the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law, FHI 360, and +SocialGood for a deeper dive into the threats that civil society faces. On September 1, 2015, we held a #NPTechchat on this topic. Now we dive deeper: What are the tactics used by opponents to close space for civil society? What are the best strategies to counter these threats?
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Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
Imagine you’ve just held your latest event--a swanky fundraiser that’s attracted thirty new guests. That’s great! What’s next?
NonProfit Hub
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Derrick Feldmann is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub. He is a sought-after speaker, author and researcher. He serves as president of Achieve , a research and design agency for causes. In addition, he leads The Millennial Impact Project , which is an ongoing study of millennials and how they engage with causes. Derrick is the founder of MCON, the nation’s premier event on millennials and social good.
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
This is an almost unbelievable offer for everyone in nonprofit-land. There are seven free online courses available starting in mid-September by people like Paul Brest, former head of the Hewlett Foundation and a faculty co-director of the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society. He is teaching The Essentials of Nonprofit Strategy. The courses are compliments of the nonprofit Philanthropy University , which is in turn a project of NovoEd , the massive open online course (MOOC) company,
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2015
I had the pleasure of interviewing Leigh Branham over the past few years. He's the author of the popular book called, The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave. He told me that in research that he has done about the leaders of companies that have won " Best-Place-To-Work " competitions in 45 U.S. cities, that there are six things these effective leaders do that don't cost money.
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.
Donor Search
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
DonorSearch’s blog is devoted to providing high quality information geared towards growing and established nonprofits. Today, we’re happy to share a post by Roy Cheran from DonorPro. Steady, year-over-year growth doesn’t just happen. It takes careful planning and attention to all aspects of a nonprofit, from donor stewardship to marketing.
NonProfit Hub
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
With seasonal changes comes an inbox full of updates, newsletters and email marketing attempts. Many of these attempts go unnoticed for a simple reason: the lack of effort and professionalism is evident. There is a variety of email marketing software available to help you create an effective and visually-appealing email template, but not everybody has a budget for this.
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
It was a pretty interesting summer for charity fundraising launches. Facebook expanded its Donate Now buttons to all charities; eBay has a new Sell for Charity mobile app. And the social media startup, GoodWorld, launched Social Giving September. Here are three fundraising innovations we think you might want to know all about. 1. The Facebook Donate Now Button.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
Near the top of virtually every list you'll see of the best leadership books, you'll find Good To Great , by Jim Collins. The book, five years in the making, and published in 2001, addresses the all-important question of: Can a good company become a great company, and if so, how? Some of the lessons from the book are : "Leadership is equally about creating a climate where the truth is heard and the brutal facts confronted.
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.
Gyrus
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
Engaging customers from the beginning to the end of the product development cycle is critical for the acceptance of products, both with current and future clients. Not engaging customers results in a “failure-to-launch” scenario, which benefits nobody. It’s September, 2015 however and customer-focused companies are fortunate because many feedback tools exist that can be leveraged to relay product design, functionality, and other ideas to clients and to provide a method for feed
NonProfit Hub
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
Lauren Bejot is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub. She is a social media strategist at Firespring, providing custom analyses and recommendations to clients and developing social media marketing strategies for the Firespring brand. Nonprofit professionals have more resources than ever when it comes to getting connected, and few resources are more valuable than the Internet.
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
Does the thought of creating a tech plan for your organization seem overwhelming? A mysterious process? Something that you've been meaning to do, but just keep putting off? Never fear, the incredible tech planners are here to help! In August, we hosted a webinar called Technology Planning Tips for Small Libraries. Our guests for this webinar were.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2015
Author Paul Falcone offers the following great advice for how to become a stronger career mentor and coach by helping your employees grow and develop in their own careers. Encourage others to engage in random acts of kindness. Find creative ways of surprising your customers. Focus on making bad relationships good and good relationships better. Look for new ways of reinventing the workflow in light of your company's changing needs.
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.
Donor Search
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
DonorSearch’s blog mostly focuses on prospect research, but we sometimes like to explore other topics in the nonprofit sector. Guest written by Megan Hill, CEO and Founder of Professional Grant Writer, this article shares valuable insights into prospect research for grant writing.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
When you think back on the major adventures or experiences you’ve had in your life, rarely are your memories average. Each flashback is unique in the way it makes you feel, good or bad. Maybe you remember a taste, a smell, the butterflies you felt before making a huge leap of faith—we store all of these little memories like treasures. They stick with us, shape how we view and approach the world, and impact our decision making.
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
We can't wait to see all the amazing work you're doing for your cause and celebrate your impact! The Blackbaud Impact Awards recognize nonprofit professionals using technology to power their passions and meet their missions. Simply choose the most appropriate category below, and fill out the submission form to nominate yourself, your organization, or another nonprofit professional.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
All you need is one hour to read Brian Tracy's pocket-sized guide for managers, Motivation. "You cannot motivate other people," explains Tracy, "but you can remove the obstacles that stop them from motivating themselves. All motivation is self-motivation. As a manager, you can create an environment where this potential for self-motivation is released naturally and spontaneously.
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!
AFP Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
Insights from the Blackbaud #GivingTuesday Trends Report : "By most accounts, the annual late November #GivingTuesday online giving tradition has been gaining traction since 2012. TechSoup donor partner Blackbaud recently released a report that digs deep into the #GivingTuesday results over three years to reveal the patterns that are emerging from this increasingly important national day of charitable giving.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
Every once in a while, I get really annoyed about something. Now is one of those times. I think this feeling has been building over the summer, and I know for a fact it was spurred on by a session I was invited to present with my friends and colleagues David Whitehead ( AARP ), Jacob Harold ( Guidestar ) and Andrew Watt ( AFP International ). This was for the 10th Annual Bridge Conference and was a reprise of a similar session we did last year at bbcon.
NonProfit Hub
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
Step one was to make the switch from spreadsheets and ledger books to software. With that transition gaining steam , the next step for nonprofits is to demand higher-performing and well-rounded software. According to a survey conducted by Software Advice, a company that provides research and online reviews of fundraising software, many nonprofits are switching their software provider and demanding more functionality and tools from those products.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2015
Today's leadership tip on how to be an active listener comes from the new book, Stronger. The authors explain that perhaps the best single technique t o convey effective listening requires you to be an active listener. When someone has finished making a point, use that person's name and then paraphrase in your words the essence of what you understood that person to say.
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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.
AFP Blog
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
North Texas Giving Day raises record $33.1M for nonprofits - Dallas Business Journal : "The seventh annual North Texas Giving Day on Thursday ended with 2,022 nonprofits receiving 118,667 donations totaling $33.1 million, the largest total in the event's history, organizers said on Friday. The contributions came from 71,743 donors, according to a news release.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
bbcon is just a fundraising conference, right? Wrong. Along with a a host of opportunities for all aspects of the philanthropic community, bbcon 2015 will offer an unprecedented experience for nonprofit finance professionals. From networking opportunities to hearing about what’s next for nptech, we’ve outlined the top 6 reasons you need to be at #bbcon in October!
AFP Blog
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
Our say: Great Give scrapped, but giving remains vital to Anne Arundel County - Capital Gazette : "he event has raised more than $2 million for 248 Anne Arundel nonprofits in its brief existence, including $908,000 this year — more than the goal of $750,000. The high-profile, beat-the-clock hoopla was enjoyable, made for good news stories — ones that were also "good news" stories — and encouraged organizations to build up their social media presence.
AFP Blog
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
Save the Elephants engages potential donors using Google Street View » Charity Digital News : "oogle has released Street View imagery of Kenya—including the Samburu National Reserve, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust—in partnership with Save the Elephants and with the support of the Samburu County Government. “It’s my honour to invite you on a journey to my homeland with Street View in Google Maps“, writes Save the Elephants’ David Daballen in an official Google bl
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