Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 13, 2020

Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2020. Time: 1pm EDT / 10am PDT (2 hours). Presented by: Heather Mansfield , Founder and Editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good. Cost: $10 (USD). This is the first of three webinars in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits. Those who attend all three webinars will earn of Certificate of Completion from Nonprofit Tech for Good.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 11, 2020

We surveyed over 1,000 membership organizations to help solve all of your most pressing challenges related to virtual events. Read this post to learn the top three takeaways and download the Virtual Event Report to read the full insights.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 10, 2020

With so many event professionals being forced to shift from a physical event to a virtual one , the landscape can feel new and uncertain. But, collecting participant feedback can give you valuable insight into what worked best and what, if anything, fell flat. One of the only ways to tell if you’ve just hosted a successful virtual event—with the promise of more future lead generation and sales—is to ask.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 10, 2020

Are you ready to support a changing mix of onsite and remote workers? Here’s how modern association management software can help. A few months ago, most associations made the move to a remote workforce. This required adapting their technology and related processes for remote access, collaboration , and security. Now it’s time to face another challenge: As offices begin to re-open, associations must support a combination of onsite and remote workers.

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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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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

For decades, philanthropy has been seen largely as black-tie galas paired with pricey auction items ? large events for larger wallets. With the introduction of the internet and social media, donors now have the ability to participate and give in new and more accessible ways. Microphilanthropy has become a prominent trend in the past decade. It’s here for the long haul, so we’ll walk you through how to get on board.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 12, 2020

We sat down with events expert Rich Vallaster to answer your most pressing questions about virtual events and trade shows. Here are the answers to the most common questions we received.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 13, 2020

Volunteering has always brought people together in service of a common cause but now we must do this online due to COVID-19. There are more people than ever stuck at home and ready to work, the question is how to engage them? Once you have found the right idea post it where volunteers will find it , then consider a volunteer management tool to make sure they are well managed.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

AUGUST 8, 2020

Over the last two posts in my series on build strategy I’ve talked about making decisions about strategy. I’ve shared 4 Questions To Make Strategic Decisio ns and Do You Need to Start From Scratch? In both of these posts, my goal was to pull back the curtain on how I make decisions for my consulting clients and even in my own business. One of the points that I’ve reiterated in both of these posts is building strategy around your organization’s strengths.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 14, 2020

Do you manage a yoga studio? Here's how yoga studio software can help you automate your administrative tasks and our top 10 picks.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 12, 2020

A successful hybrid event can be tough to pull off because, essentially, it is two separate events: a physical event and a virtual event. To make it run smoothly, you need to have a working knowledge of both event styles. If your physical event has been canceled due to social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety requirements, a virtual event was your best option.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 13, 2020

You are a trustworthy leader if you answer “yes” to the following five questions, explains Bob Rosen , author of the book, Grounded: How leaders Stay Rooted In An Uncertain World :” Do you keep your promises , even the small ones (instead of letting some commitments slide)? Do you guard against the “Big Boss Disease ;” that tendency to isolate yourself and cut off criticism (and do you not shoot the messenger when you get bad news?).

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2020

posted by Erna Dubravic, Accounting and Assurance Manager, Beach Fleischman Blog originally posted here. For the general public, the designation “nonprofit” is often correlated with donations. The thought of a nonprofit entity earning revenue and having customers can appear contradictory. However, these entities can earn revenue and have customers, so long as these transactions serve their mission and purpose.

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VolunteerMark

AUGUST 12, 2020

Running a successful nonprofit requires creativity, grit and an army of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about the mission. Fortunately, the world is full of caring individuals who want to make a difference in the world. The key to developing long-term relationships with these potential volunteers is integrating a smooth and consistent volunteer program.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 10, 2020

With so many event professionals being forced to shift from a physical event to a virtual one , the landscape can feel new and uncertain. But, collecting participant feedback can give you valuable insight into what worked best and what, if anything, fell flat. One of the only ways to tell if you’ve just hosted a successful virtual event—with the promise of more future lead generation and sales—is to ask.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 10, 2020

In Bob Rosen’s book, Grounded: How Leaders Stay Rooted In An Uncertain World , he explains that there are six dimensions of being a healthy leader: Physical health : how you live. How you manage your mind and body – managing your energy and living a peak performance lifestyle. Emotional health : how you feel. This is about being self-aware and having positive emotions and the ability to be resilient, catching yourself when you have a counterproductive thought.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2020

Recently, we discussed how to reimagine traditional fundraising walks for Fall 2020 and beyond. This post will cover competitive fundraising events, such as cycling, endurance, and race events. While walks attract participation from a broad-based audience without an implicit need to be athletic, competitive events attract those with an affinity for the activity itself and those seeking to become more athletic.

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VolunteerMark

AUGUST 12, 2020

Volunteering is more than planting trees, mural work at schools, and cleaning parks & communities. Many nonprofit organizations utilize virtual volunteering space for various purposes. The widespread pandemic increased the virtual volunteering opportunities leading to more changes in volunteering activities. Nonprofit organizations are creating online volunteering opportunities for multiple positions to continue their service to […].

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 12, 2020

A successful hybrid event can be tough to pull off because, essentially, it is two separate events: a physical event and a virtual event. To make it run smoothly, you need to have a working knowledge of both event styles. If your physical event has been canceled due to social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 safety requirements, a virtual event was your best option.

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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2020

In Paul Falcone ’s book, 75 Ways For Managers To Hire, Develop And Keep Great Employee s , he recommends asking new employees the following questions 30, 60 and 90 days after they were hired: 30-Day One-on-One Follow-Up Questions Why do you think we selected you as an employee? What do you like about the job and the organization so far? What’s been going well?

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 12, 2020

We spend a lot of time, energy, and attention on engaging the right donors, building relationships with them, and reaching other key objectives. But those are mostly external activities, and one of the keys to improvement is looking inward. That’s where the idea of performance management comes into play. Joining the podcast today is Stacy Rooney, a Principal Business Consultant at Blackbaud, to discuss the concept of fundraiser performance management.

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VolunteerMark

AUGUST 10, 2020

Did you ever think of Volunteering an event or an activity that gives you the right level of satisfaction? Everyone says it’s a good idea, but only a few of them will come forward to serve as volunteers. A survey conducted in 2015 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Volunteering in the United States […]. The post Is Volunteering-Job a Worth Doing?

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 14, 2020

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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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Blue Fox

AUGUST 9, 2020

​[PREFACE: This blog article was started pre-coronavirus pandemic. That’s why the first sentence doesn’t start, “During these difficult times,” and the context doesn’t talk about COVID-19 throughout. However, it’s important to note that building a financially sustainable nonprofit is your best shot to keep services running during tough economic times such as these.

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