Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2020

The bad news? Tens of millions are out of work worldwide due to the COVID-19 crisis. The good news? The economy will eventually bounce back and a record number of new employment opportunities will be available and many of these future jobs will be remote. Nonprofits that embrace flexible work movement experience many benefits , such as increased productivity and retention and decreased expenses and pollution contribution.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 8, 2020

Even when we're all staying inside to help slow the spread of COVID-19, there are still ways to volunteer from home, and our communities need it more than ever. Here are some ways to help.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2020

We are only about one month into the world’s largest work from home experiment. This means spending a big part of our day sitting in front of a screen that looks like the Brady Brunch. It has surfaced a new technology affliction: Zoom Overload. . There are number of reasons we feel exhausted from zoom meetings as Jeremy Bailenson, Virtual Human Interaction Lab points out.

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APRIL 9, 2020

Thousands of COVID-19 volunteers and donated essential supplies are matched with states’ needs through an innovative pro bono tech and volunteer partnership BOULDER, CO, April 9, 2020 – Americans are no strangers to disasters. A hallmark of U.S. culture is the immediate outpouring of offers from volunteers and companies urgently wanting to help those stricken by misfortune.

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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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Global Giving

APRIL 10, 2020

I have a confession: I have a crush on Zoom, the video conferencing platform. As a program officer at GlobalGiving, I use it for our one-on-one catch ups, our staff meetings, crowdfunding training, and our worldwide Peer Learning Networks. As entire countries move “in person” conferences and events to virtual ones in the time of COVID-19, I want to help out.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 9, 2020

If your newsletter isn’t reaching as many people as you’d like, the problem might be that your newsletter is hard to read on mobile devices. This blog includes best practices for creating newsletters for mobile.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2020

You know it’s time for new association management software. Does your organization? Here’s how to create a compelling case for an investment in new membership management technology. As your association grows, eventually it’s time to move to new membership management software. Your old technology might have worked in the past, but it just isn’t keeping up with your organization’s evolving processes and needs.

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Blue Fox

APRIL 6, 2020

Here we are. April 2020 and working our way through a global pandemic. March seemed like the longest month in history. April probably will, too. So while you're staying home and working out what's next for you and your nonprofit, here are some thoughts on how to manage the next several weeks thoughtfully, fairly, and with a mindset of stewardship and sensitivity to all involved.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 6, 2020

Looking for ways to keep your members engaged during social distancing? We have advice from real membership organizations on how they're doing so online.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 10, 2020

The fight against coronavirus is all of ours together. Our assurance solely lies in the fact that we won’t be giving up any time soon. COVID-19 has affected every industry in some way or the other ? lockdowns all over the world have resulted in either holidays or work from our respective homes. This doesn’t mean that it’ll affect productivity as humans have been known to adapt and survive.

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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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Nimble AMS

APRIL 6, 2020

Arm yourself with this information before making your final AMS choice. Narrowing your association management software (AMS) choices down to those built on Salesforce is a great start. Here’s what you need to know next. So, you’ve narrowed your search for a new association management software (AMS) solution to those built on Salesforce CRM. Great choice!

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Achieve

APRIL 10, 2020

With the rise of COVID-19, more and more people are staying home to practice safe social distancing, putting a pause to almost all in-person events. No one could have predicted the impact this global pandemic has had so far, especially for nonprofits. Events that were supposed to bring in fundraising revenue are now cancelled and supporters who might have given before are likely reconsidering.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 9, 2020

Looking to create your own car club website? Before you do, here are 7 exemplary car club websites you can look to for inspiration.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 8, 2020

Heed this advice from Julian Birkinshaw, author of the book, Becoming A Better Boss , on how to be a better leader. Strive to answer “Yes” to these three questions : Do you invest your time in things that help others to succeed? Do you invest in projects that will help the company in the long run, even if you won’t be around to get any credit for their success?

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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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Gyrus

APRIL 7, 2020

Things that you need to keep in mind when selecting Learning Management Systems for customer training. In this article, we explore how to select a Learning Management System (LMS) for your customer training needs.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 10, 2020

Now, more than ever, organizations need their communities to rally behind them. The potential health and economic repercussions resulting from COVID-19 are worrisome for many, but your mission stands strong and your donors believe in you. #GivingTuesdayNow, on May 5, 2020, was developed by the GivingTuesday organization as an emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 8, 2020

Spring has arrived in Cleveland. Bright sun, chirping robins, terrible thunderstorms are regular occurrences all of a sudden. I was sitting in a rare quiet moment, noticing the season (thanks to a colleague mentioning the arrival of Spring), when I realized it had been years since I’d noted Spring. Great Lakes denizens know spring is a capricious season, often masquerading as winter, fall, spring, and summer in the same day.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 6, 2020

When someone gives you negative feedback, think of it as a positive. If it’s accurate, it provides a growth opportunity; if it isn’t accurate, it provides an opportunity to strengthen your conflict resolution skills. Remember, no one is perfect. We all have blind spots when it comes to our strengths and weaknesses. And, we all do things that bother people.

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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

APRIL 4, 2020

Here are some great insights about leading versus managing from Bob Kulhan and his book, Getting To Yes And. He says, "Leading is not managing. Managing is not leading." "Managing is taking care of logistical and practical details. Every team-related task needs to be managed to some extent, and the quality of managing can fall anywhere on a spectrum that runs from well-oiled machine to gear-grinding nightmare.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 9, 2020

In the midst of COVID-19, virtual volunteerism opportunities are more important than ever. But there have also always been people who want to engage and contribute but who can’t, for various reasons, volunteer in traditional ways. This episode is about understanding and expanding virtual volunteer programs. Danielle Holly, CEO of Common Impact, an organization dedicated to skills-based volunteerism, joins the Podcast to share her insights and expertise on how nonprofits and corporations can bett

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 6, 2020

When a storm is coming, you prepare. Some people prepare before the storm, some prepare after it passes, anticipating a new normal. Either way, you’re making sure your foundation is solid so you are ready for anything that comes your way. Think about the outpouring of support for healthcare workers during a public health crisis. How are those fundraising organizations going to thank and steward those new donors?

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 9, 2020

We are in the midst of the most unpredictable spring peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising season in history. Events are being cancelled, postponed, or converted to virtual. Through the uncertainty, nonprofit staff, volunteers, and fundraisers show signs of being resilient, resourceful, and resolute. As we collectively continue to accept our new reality, many of us wonder about the future.

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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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Connection Cafe

APRIL 7, 2020

Google Analytics can seem daunting, especially for the smaller marketing team or the marketer with limited digital chops. Perhaps you’ve avoided the very mention of it, hesitant to dive down the rabbit hole. After all, it’s unfamiliar territory, and you’ve got plenty on your plate as it is. Or perhaps you’re a seasoned Google Analytics pro who just needs a little validation right now.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 8, 2020

As consultants, we give advice for a living. We are not medical professionals, but first and foremost, our advice is to follow the recommendations made by true experts whose guidance offers the best path to health and a return to normalcy. Please be safe! Since the turn of the century, we have faced many societal and financial challenges to raising money for our organizations: September 11, 2001, the recession that began in 2007, and annual natural disasters that challenge the worldwide environm

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 7, 2020

Although we never want to see disaster happen, every company needs to plan for it. The unexpected news of a disaster occurring can disrupt the communities that businesses se rve and where their employees and customers work and live in. All over the world, we see natural catastrophes come unpredictably, from flooding and hurricanes to ice storms and wildfires.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 10, 2020

Kip Tindell, former chairman and CEO of The Container Store , was at the helm of the company since the first store opened in Dallas, TX in 1978 until late 2019. In 2014, he, along with Paul Keegan and Casey Shilling, wrote the book, Un-contain-able. In it, Tindell reveals the seven foundation principals of his unique values-based business philosophy.

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