Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 22, 2013

Many nonprofits need social media training - they just don’t know it. There’s always room for improvement and unfortunately overconfidence in social media skills prevent many nonprofit staff from getting training that could significantly increase their social media ROI (Return on Investment). More than that?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

When you work at a nonprofit or public library, it might feel like you constantly need to learn new skills to stay on top of emerging technology and adoption. Thankfully, there are many free or inexpensive training programs that can help you polish your technology skills. Register now for online training.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

Volunteers need to understand what is expected of them, what their role will entail, how to perform duties effectively, and what impact their contributions will have in the community. Effective communication improves experience. Best Practices for Training Volunteers Develop a clear training plan. Responsiveness.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Note From Beth: Having good openers (and closers) are essential to the success of your training workshop. Here are the ones we featured: It’s (not) only a napkin: Share your name. Share a skill you have that you’re proud of. Training Design' Show an alternative use of the napkin by tearing or folding.

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Gyrus

DECEMBER 5, 2018

How To Find The Right Learning Management System For Employee Training. Employee training has always been one of the most important concerns of businesses around the world. But, traditional training methods consume much time and costs in the process. Minimizing the training costs. Analytics on your training program.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

The matrix is a diagram that helps the board outline its current characteristics, pinpoints gaps in demographics or talent, and identifies what skills are needed in the future. Feature new directors prominently throughout your social media platforms and send press releases to their local publications and news outlets. Create Synergy.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Effective supervision can empower your volunteers to reach goals and do their best work. In fact, a recent survey by Trinity Solutions found that micro-management interferes with performance and morale, two important components of an effective volunteer program. What skills and experience do they have? Provide Adequate Training.

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Bonterra

MARCH 14, 2024

Creating tailored forms and reports to leverage the product’s features for more effective data management and analysis. Using advanced analytics to understand and improve program effectiveness. Build your skills through self-paced digital learning paths.

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Media Cause

MARCH 20, 2024

A MarTech stack is critical for any nonprofit organization for the following reasons: # 1 Enhanced Outreach and Engagement Nonprofits often work with limited resources but still desire to reach a broad audience effectively. They help personalize communication and manage donor lifecycles effectively. #

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Gyrus

MAY 31, 2016

Technology has impacted almost every aspect of our lives and training & development is no exception. It is redefining workforce learning methods and tools, allowing organizations to nurture their talent in the most effective way. is encouraging organizations to leverage mobile learning technologies for their workforce training.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

Join me for a FREE Webinar: Training Tips that Work for Nonprofits on Jan.29th I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. 29th at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST. I use a simple structure to design: before, during, and after.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 2, 2023

They contribute their time, skills, and passion to support the cause, all without expecting anything in return. What skill sets are required for these tasks? Include information about the time commitment, necessary skills, and any specific training required.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 3, 2022

One of the most effective ways to stay adaptable is to use an AMS in which every customer is on the same version. For example: It’s built on the Salesforce CRM platform , which delivers capabilities and features that once were available only to Fortune 500 companies. Learn more.

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Regardless of where leaders of volunteers fall on an org chart, their success relies not only on nurturing positive relationships between volunteers and the organization but also on nurturing effective partnerships internally with other staff. Become an effective internal partner. How can you do all that? The eToolkit can help.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Train volunteers. Once you’ve strategized each of these steps, you’ll be able to create a volunteer management process that allows you to continually recruit, engage, and retain effective volunteers. This can help you promote your program more effectively down the line. Promote your program to recruit volunteers.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Features vs. Needs: Assess the functionalities various CMS platforms provide and match them against your organization’s unique demands. Business Considerations: Elements like budget, licensing type, training needs, and change management are also essential considerations in CMS selection. Both methods have their pros and cons.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 1, 2022

Create a list of must-have and nice-to-have features for your website. Here are some features engaging nonprofit websites require: Branded donation forms and a secure payment processor to accept online donations. All of the top CMS platforms available today offer these features, but they differ in some meaningful ways.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

The service provides early access to new Twitter tools and a variety of unique features. Embrace a writing style known as plain language which is becoming an increasingly important skill for social media managers. In this example from @PopnMatters , six facts are featured and engagement is high for this graphic.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

Provide the tools Offer folks training to increase their skills so they can hold conversations about DEI. Those in positions of power can invite traditionally excluded people to the table, but to sustain meaningful dialogue, everyone must have some skills to hold these important and often difficult conversations.

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

End-of-year performance reviews are just around the corner and this week’s Mind the Gap column from McKinsey features tips on how to navigate feedback with Gen Z workers , both from the employer and employee perspectives. Additional training? Do they have access to information and tools to help them be effective.

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Whole Whale

MAY 16, 2022

Prediction: in 5 years using an AI writing tool that will be trained on your style and tone will become the standard. Train like a champion, diet, exercise, or take performance-enhancing supplements? More sophisticated tools can actually write larger sections of text based on prompts in a way that mimics the style they are trained on.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Before you can evaluate your options, you first need to establish your organization’s needs and top features to look out for in a solution. Training: A thorough training and onboarding process prepares volunteers to fulfill their roles effectively. What features should you look for in volunteer management software?

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fusionSpan

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Invest in the right resources It might sound obvious, but one of the best practices for database management is making sure you invest in having the right people and skills on the job. Features a great nonprofit database should have A large part of database management also comes down to which database you choose for your organization.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2013

For nonprofits, libraries, and their constituents, training is esse ntial to keep knowledge and skills up to date. Whether your organization is training its own staff in nonprofit management, or teaching others technical skills, TechSoup can help you get started. Train on Over 150 Products with Atomic Training.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

One of the most important components of effective volunteer opportunity descriptions are the details. If you organization is looking for skill-based volunteers, make sure that you provide details on the knowledge and capabilities needed to perform the job. Is training an option for volunteers who do not have specific skills?

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Forum One

MAY 23, 2024

Making sure I got the ball to the right person at the right moment allowed my teammates to trust in me, and the fact that we were able to score goals over and over again built credibility in our collective skills. Passing the design ball” on projects similarly builds skills amongst team members. They can even be done virtually!

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 21, 2023

In this post, learn more about effective volunteer management and the value of volunteer management software. Recruiting and training volunteers. Most volunteer management software consists of a suite of features that help organize, track, and automate various tasks associated with managing volunteers.

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Tech Soup

JULY 12, 2011

Idealware , a partner of TechSoup's recently posted an article addressing how to train staff in simpler, more cost-effective ways. All of the methods listed use the web or some form of computer technology in order to avoid the hassle of going to off-site training seminars or conferences. Tools for Training Staff Online.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Then, we’ll review how your organization can promote volunteerism in your community and manage volunteers effectively. History of volunteerism Today, volunteering is recognized as a highly effective form of giving, but how did it all begin? In this guide, we’ll take a broad look at volunteerism to explore its history and benefits.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 15, 2024

Including these top keywords in page headings and across sitewide features like your navigation menu. For example, let’s say you run a pet training business. Clean” data is accurate, relevant, and free of issues like duplications, resulting in more effective lead generation and personalized outreach. Create training resources.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Volunteer experience is similar to work experience because both require you to apply for the position and then have someone train you and evaluate your performance. Even the meeting new people and building skills part are functionally the same, which makes volunteering a great opportunity to prepare for paid work. AUTHOR BIO.

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fusionSpan

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

When we deliver a Fonteva implementation project, we also deliver plans for change management, communication, training and development, to help ensure that resistance to adoption doesn’t undermine your investment. On the technical side, data architecture is key to implementing Fonteva effectively.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nonprofit conferences are a great opportunity for industry professionals to hone their skills, network with their peers, and learn innovative new strategies to help their organizations thrive. Nonprofit conferences can feature a variety of topics, like fundraising, marketing, nonprofit tech, and leadership.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2020

Since those days, I have continued to hone my virtual facilitation skills to design and deliver effective virtual meetings and trainings. As nonprofits are impacted by the CoronaVirus and need more virtual meeting skills, I’d like to share what I have learned. Then when ready, tell people to send it all at once.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

You can sell multiple items to your members – everything from events to subscriptions to branded merchandise to training and certification courses. For example, some associations develop calendars and holiday cards that feature members’ photography or artwork. . Invest in your training and certification programs.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 7, 2020

According to an ASAE Foundation research report , associations that are most effective at technology management are the ones that integrate information technology (IT) into strategic planning and facilitate discussions about technology throughout the organization. For example, Salesforce offers certifications and free training.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 25, 2023

Not only can volunteers contribute their time and skills, but they can also serve as ambassadors for your cause in their networks. Try organizing workshops or training sessions where volunteers can develop new skills related to your nonprofit’s cause.

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