Sat.Jan 04, 2014 - Fri.Jan 10, 2014

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15 Online Job Boards for Nonprofit Professionals

Nonprofit Tech for Good

'Working at a nonprofit often pays less than the for-profit sector, but the perks of extended vacation time, flex time, and the personal satisfaction of having a meaningful professional life can outweigh the financial downside of building a nonprofit career. And 2014 could be a great year to secure a new position. Preliminary results for the 2013 fundraising season are positive and many nonprofit professionals who have weathered year-after-year of pay freezes and minimal advancement are ready f

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5 Ways To Increase Donations Through Your Nonprofit’s Website

TechImpact

'Image Courtesy of eSeller. You website is your portal to current and potential constituents, and often times, it is your one chance to entice donors. Additionally, it must appear inviting, but professional; it must be intuitive, but functional; and it must cater to those who may not be tech-savvy. If your website does not meet all of the criteria listed above, your nonprofit may be missing out on tons of donations just because your website is not up to snuff.

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Free Webinar 1/8: Leveraging Social Media to Engage and Inspire Your Alumni Network

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

'I’m honored to be part of the Schusterman Philanthropic Network and Jim Joseph Foundation for #NetTalks , a free, five-part webinar series for Jewish professionals who want to tap into the power and potential of alumni networks. The NetTalks series , which includes five sessions, is intended to spark a meaningful conversation around alumni engagement and supporting a broader community practice of effective alumni networks.

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Measuring the Success of Your Blog Through Content, Social Media, and Analytics

NTEN

'Emily Weinberg. Blogger. Nonprofit Blog Exchange. One way of improving your blog’s content is to look at your existing content to find out what is working well and what is not working well with your blog. Data gathering and analysis can go a long way to making sure you understand why people are visiting your blog, and if you're meeting your goals for your 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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Segmentation Recommendations From An Association Member

Wild Apricot

'In this guest post, Meagan Rockett offers tips for member segmentation methods to help streamline your communications.

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4 Reasons Why Salesforce Is Perfect For Nonprofits

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of Exponent Partners. Lets just start with the fact that Salesforce is free to all 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Free. Let that sink in. But do not let the lack of price tag fool you. Salesforce is a powerful, effective tool used by hundreds of successful for, and nonprofit organization alike. With a variety of tools and features, Salesforce can automate processes, quickly track information along with a host of other features.

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How Google’s Hummingbird Update Affects Nonprofits

NTEN

'Andrew Garberson. SEO Lead. LunaMetrics. Google welcomed another animal to digital stardom last fall when it released Hummingbird, its latest algorithm. News of the update induced panic across the business world as many recalled the effects of previous updates, namely Panda and Penguin, which redefined the rules of online marketing. The good news is that Hummingbird should be harmless for most nonprofits, but the update that rolled out four days earlier will not be.

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6 Posts Look Back and Forward To Offer Insight For 2014

Wild Apricot

'This Apricot Jam link round-up offers six posts with observations, insight and trends to take you into 2014.

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3 Reasons Tech Implementations Fail And How To Avoid It

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of Column 5. Making a small or large scale tech change can be intimidating. Investments, changes in work flow, and a host of potential problems when implementing the tech are all daunting challenges to face. However, if your team properly prepares, implementing your latest tech switch can be a breeze. Below are a few reasons implementation can fail, and ways to ensure that your tech is implemented seamlessly according to Tracy Kronzak of Cloud for Good.

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Ex-Navy SEAL Mark Divine Shares Insights From His Leadership Book, The Way Of The SEAL

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'Want to be a leader who is tough? Cool under fire? Able to sense danger before it''s too late? In The Way of the SEAL : Think Like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed , ex-Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine reveals exercises, meditations, and focusing techniques to train your mind for mental toughness, emotional resilience, and uncanny intuition. Along the way, Divine teaches you how to reaffirm your ultimate purpose, define your most important goals, and take concrete steps to make them happen.

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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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Nonprofits and Big Data: An inside look at how the Ad Council is leveraging data for social change

NTEN

'Anastasia Goodstein. Vice President, Digital. The Ad Council. “Big data” has been a big buzzword for a while now. But how can nonprofits actually leverage their data (big or not so big)? The Ad Council plans to share our approach at this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference. “Big data” has been a big buzzword for a while now. But how can nonprofits actually leverage their data (big or not so big)?

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3 Reports Offer Insight for Association Planning

Wild Apricot

'Three research reports offer associations and membership organizations food for thought for 2014 planning.

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5 Signs It’s Time To Upgrade To The Cloud

TechImpact

'Image courtesy of SMB Tech Guide. How many years has your nonprofit run on its in-house computing system? Chances are a pretty long time. With cloud computing becoming more viable every day, it is important to take a step back and evaluate from time to time whether making the upgrade to a cloud system is right for your nonprofit. Here are 5 signs that your nonprofit has outgrown its in-house computing system, and is ready for an upgrade to the cloud according to Ivan Harris of eduserv.

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An App for Survivors: SafeNight Is Finalist in Anti-Trafficking Challenge

Tech Soup

'­­­ This post was written by Marnie Webb, who leads TechSoup’s newest division, Caravan Studios. There, she builds technology that connects local communities to resources that help them solve problems and impact issues. Marnie gets wonky about things like data, APIs and community organizing, especially when they all come together.

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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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The Secret to Mastering our Growing Digital Landscape

NTEN

'Caryn Stein. Director, Content Strategy. Network For Good. It can be easy to get caught up in chasing the next big thing online, but it’s not usually the best fundraising strategy. So, what’s the real secret to mastering a rapidly changing online world of fundraising? It’s one four-letter word: Data. It can be easy to get caught up in chasing the next big thing online, but it’s not usually the best fundraising strategy.

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Fundraising Metrics: Don’t Just Count the Dollars

ASU Lodestar Center

'posted by Terry McManus Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, TGen Foundation We all know the old adage “what gets measured gets done,” but knowing what to measure is easier said than done. In most professions certain tasks are closely correlated to success, and resource development is no different. Many frontline fundraisers – especially those more junior – often find themselves defaulting to the easier “busy work” tasks that can make one feel as though they are being productive, when in fa

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Infographic: Digital Giving In 2013

TechImpact

'There is no doubting digital giving’s importance to the future of nonprofit technology. This side of fundraising has experienced double digit growth and is expected to grow at a rapid pace for the next several years. Below is an infographic detailing some online giving trends through the first half of 2013 courtesy of Network for Good. What has your nonprofit experienced with online giving?

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One Nonprofit’s Road to Microsoft Windows Happiness

Tech Soup

'Give me a minute. This is a tale worth listening to and it combines these two things: Providing support for those looking to rebuild their life after jail and. Microsoft upgrades. …Yep, really. So let’s start here: Down in the deserty landscape of Tuscon, AZ there’s a “peer-run organization” (meaning that everyone is either dealing with their own substance or behavioral health issue or is a family member of someone who is dealing with one of those issues) called H

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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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I emailed my legislator, but do they care?

NTEN

'Jo Miles. Online Engagement Strategist. Food & Water Watch. Many nonprofits participate in advocacy, but the advocacy landscape is always changing. Some of the best tools aren't as effective as they were just a few years ago. What can nonprofits do to continue effectively advocating for their causes and constituents? Jo Miles of Food & Water Watch shares some tips for making advocacy efforts gain more traction.

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How To Be Decisive, Find The Truth And Send Thanks

Eric Jacobsen Blog

'Today, I share three tips for how to be a more effective leader : Be Decisive A manager who can''t make a decision or who can''t make a timely decision will frustrate his/her employees. Equally bad, a lack of decision will impede the progress of the manager''s team. Some managers make endless requests for data as a way to postpone their having to make a decision.

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Webinar: Social Loves Email

Care2

'Direct mail acquisition costs continue to rise and while most organizations have a social media presence, most aren’t using it to fundraise. The good old-fashioned email address is the secret to activating and cultivating these channels more effectively. Join Justin Perkins of Care2 and Roz Lemieux of Attentive.ly and Salsa Labs for this insightful webinar to learn why Social Loves Email and how a simple, effective strategy for getting the most out of integrated email, social media, and m

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Making Data Engaging: Designing The Nation's Report Card (Part 1)

Forum One

'In early November, you might have seen headlines such as this one, from the Washington Post: “ U.S. In early November last year, the news headlines were bursting with news about the 2013 results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) assessments for mathematics and reading, and how for the first time ever this exciting data was available to all through a new set of engaging and interactive charts.

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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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Attention all #14NTC Speakers!!!

NTEN

'Is everyone excited for the 14NTC? I know I am. This is my favorite part of the year, when everything ramps up in anticipation of all our community members gathering in one spot to connect, learn, and change. Our breakout speakers play an incredibly special role at the NTC. On their own time, they create great ideas, go through a highly competitive submission process, and then continue to give us their energy and thoughts as they craft session titles, descriptions, and put together amazing pane

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Landing Large Donors: Research, Relationship and Response

NonProfit Hub

'Janna Finch is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub and is the Managing Editor at Software Advice , where she manages all content related to the nonprofit software market and reports on retail and construction technologies, topics and trends. _. Studies show that major donors—those that give $1 million or more—are responsible for up to 75 percent of most nonprofits’ revenue.

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3 Key Attributes to Boost Your Non Profit’s Blogging Abilities

See3

'In 1999, Blogger rolled out the very first free blogging service- since then we’ve seen the blogosphere change dramatically. Once simply places for individuals to post their daily musings and personal stories, they’ve evolved into gargantuan networks, highly trusted news sources and creative trendsetting outlets. As we’ve been re-examining the See3 blog over the past […].

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Upcoming Webinar on January 23: QuickBooks 2014 for Nonprofits

Tech Soup

'Need an easy way to handle your organization's accounting. transactions? Join our upcoming webinar, QuickBooks 2014 Made Easy for. Nonprofit and Charities on Thursday, January 23 at 11 a.m. Pacific. time , to learn more about how you can streamline your day-to-day. business with the new 2014 updates to Intuit's QuickBooks. During this webinar, we will be hearing from QuickBooks Made Easy. instructor Gregg Bossen about how this tool can aid your nonprofit or. charity, giving you an in-de

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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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One Thing Most Nonprofits Stink at (Donor Retention) and How You Can Change It in 2014

Connection Cafe

'Donor acquisition is all the rage, but did you know nearly 3 out of 4 new donors leave and never come back. I’d stay that’s pretty stinky, wouldn’t you? In 2013, Chuck Longfield was on a mission to shed light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry. According to Chuck, ten years ago the average retention rates of a newly acquired donor were roughly 33%.

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How 6 Authentic Values Can Produce Staggering Outcomes for Your Small Nonprofit in 2014

NonProfit Hub

'Mark Titi is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub, and the founder of Wobbly Nonprofit. _. Why do you look so darn surprised, young fella? You want to know if those are real peaches and carrots we are serving up? Well, we tell everyone that our core values are sweeter than a jar of tasty baby food. No artificial flavoring or preservatives for us.

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3 Key Attributes to Boost Your Non Profit’s Blogging Abilities

See3

'In 1999, Blogger rolled out the very first free blogging service- since then we’ve seen the blogosphere change dramatically. Once simply places for individuals to post their daily musings and personal stories, they’ve evolved into gargantuan networks, highly trusted news sources and creative trendsetting outlets. As we’ve been re-examining the See3 blog over the past […].

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The Most Popular Part of our Weekly Museum E-Newsletter

Museum 2.0

'It''s not what you think. It''s not a great photo of people enjoying the museum. It''s not a witty description of an upcoming event. It''s the wishlist. At any given time, we are on a hunter/gatherer mission for an upcoming project at our museum. Right now, we''re looking for wood chips for a creature-making workshop. Last month it was cardboard boxes for a collaborative opera.

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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.