The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Top Nonprofit Blogs to Bookmark Today. Many of the most respected professionals run their own blogs to shed light on best practices, challenge the status quo, and even offer humor to help folks fundraise smarter. Each article is a little different, but you’ll find some creative gems in this blog.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

However you learn best, there is a track available through Nonprofit Hub to get you the knowledge and expertise you need to grow your nonprofit mission. What’s the Risk of Starting a Nonprofit [BLOG]. Why Nonprofits Need Them [BLOG]. The Accounting Basics Every Nonprofit Team Member Should Know [BLOG].

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

This format uses informal conversations to explore key questions and weave thoughts and ideas into a collective tapestry of knowledge. They shared stories about strengthening member relations, growing resources, and using tech tools to eliminate the zombie effect, or those repetitive tasks that drain creativity and enthusiasm.

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NTEN

JUNE 10, 2011

Maybe you’ve also taken the next step of strengthening your stakeholder community by engaging in back and forth dialog online – whether in existing social spaces like blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, or in a custom built online community. Consider how you can support more robust knowledge sharing. Knowledge is a lofty word.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 20, 2017

Essentially, the tools and programs for creating a heat-map build an “overlay” of your various site’s pages, and areas that attract more activity appear “hotter” than sections that experience low activity. Fortunately for WordPress users there are some fantastic plugins and other tools that make creating a heatmap an absolute snap.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

They just didn’t have the tools in place yet to give me that chance. How could my knowledge and skills have been put to better use within my association? I’ve kept in touch, and I know that the organization has done some amazing things since implementing new tools like Acumen and creating efficiencies.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Our mission is to get you what you need to do good—and that includes free access to the nonprofit resources, insights, and tools listed below. Even the most seasoned fundraisers need to stay abreast of the latest trends in the sector and can benefit from data and tools to help them find funding.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

With one shift in our understanding about data, we can reclaim a sense of wonder, creative agency, and value in our data work: Recognizing that information does not equal data and data does not equal knowledge. More specifically, datamaking is an action whereby we transform information into data so that data can contribute to knowledge.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

The good news is that nonprofit organizations, advocacy organizations, businesses, individuals, and other changemakers can successfully advocate for a better future for LGBTQ+ people with support from the right strategies and tools. Fortunately, technology like digital advocacy tools make this easy to do for staff and supporters alike.

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EveryAction

JULY 21, 2016

That's why we asked Maureen Wallbeoff, Vice President at Firefly Partners , for some expert insights, not only from her career in the third sector, but also as a nonprofit digital consultant and contributor to the Nonprofit Guide to Online Engagement Tools. Social media, texting, apps and blogs have all been added to the mix.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 25, 2014

Here’s some additional thoughts sparked by our conversation after reflecting on various blog posts I’ve written and others. Mapping can be done with low tech tools (sticky notes and markers) or you can use simple tools to map your own network on social media platforms or software that helps you illustrate it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

You can expect to continue to see more blog posts from me on the topic of peer learning design and training techniques as I continue to do this work. The post was also published on the Knight Foundation blog here. Going for Goal: Shared Knowledge Inspires Successful Giving Days.

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sgEngage

MAY 6, 2024

Like a good recipe, your nonprofit budget requires high-quality ingredients, easy-to-follow steps, and a knowledgeable cook or two to put it together. Organizations should view the budget as a dynamic tool as opposed to something set in stone. Without those, it can be a struggle just to make a plate of spaghetti.

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Byte Technology

MAY 14, 2021

At Byte Technology , we are a very knowledgeable web design and development company. So, you’ve recently started a blog and your wondering what to do next. Setup blog and front pages. With the right group of WordPress tools and plug-ins, your online business can excel. Setup backups. Setup WordPress Security.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 4, 2010

I announced last week that I’ve partnered with Matt Chevy to do a redesign of this blog. Clearly there’s a lot more going on than just blog posts and I want to be sure that the redesign creates valuable ways to elevate and highlight the conversations and contributions from everyone visiting this space.

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 6, 2021

This tool is a game-changer in elevating the advancement, recruitment and admissions, student success, communication, and other critical business capabilities of your institution. Build a Knowledge Repository. Knowledge should always be stored in a shared place so that all support agents that need it have access.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 31, 2012

One of the key messages in the book is that nonprofits should not start with the tools and data, but start to clearly define success and their audience. By doing so, they will understand the few data points and the tools needed to collect that data to figure out if they have been successful! Then check out Simply Measured.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Abilities : Your competencies that help you integrate your knowledge, skills, and experiences so you can respond to situations in the most effective way possible. Know-how : Your knowledge and skills. The most tangible is your know-how, which includes your practical knowledge and skills. Enhance personal growth.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2013

My colleague, Alexandra Samuel, wrote a provocative post on the HBR blog titled, “ Dear Colleague, Put Down Your Notebook ” where she makes an argument for switching to digital note taking tools like Evernote is more efficient than taking notes on paper. What are your favorite note taking tools? All digital?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 5, 2013

If you are involved in this ongoing struggle with your nonprofit organization, we have eight tools that can help your organization get its marketing message across loud and clear. The best tools are the ones you get to attend. The new Guide Creative , also by Blackbaud, is a great tool for nonprofit website building.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

Then, guided by those goals, use effective data collection tools, measure outcomes, implement improvement strategies, and promote transparency. Data analysis tools are helping organizations of all sizes to automate, streamline, and standardize processes so they can measure and optimize performance.

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Candid

MAY 13, 2024

Acknowledging that philanthropic requests for information are often extractive, some collaboratives are working to measure and learn in ways that don’t overburden grantees, are designed to center the knowledge and experience of their grantee communities, and address funder-grantee power dynamics.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

This blog is for volunteers, webmasters and administrators of associations, clubs, charities, communities and other groups. This blog is sponsored by Wild Apricot membership software : a set of tools for membership administration , event registration , website management , online fundraising - with friendly and knowledgeable tech support.

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TechImpact

JUNE 13, 2014

But armed with the right tools, the right knowledge, and a few well written tweets, it won’t take long before your nonprofit’s Twitter account is racking up the engagement numbers. The post Infographic: Nonprofit Twitter Cheat Sheet appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

He didn’t do the “sage of the stage&# thing, he gave ample opportunities for the audience digest the ideas he shared as well as engage them in conversation. Alison Carl White from NPower Seattle has a good summary on her blog. Social Network Analysis Tools for Social Media. It’s a design challenge.

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

Another quick way to pick up practical tips is to browse Candid’s knowledge base , which provides answers to hundreds of questions. These locations provide some of Candid’s in-person trainings, along with access to tools and resources. Our team of librarians has curated responses to the questions we hear most from nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

They recently held a blog carnival and are sharing some reflections. Regardless of the tool we’re using, the team at MomsRising is committed to deepening and broadening the conversation around public policy issues that impact families in our country. MomsRising Health Reform Blog Carnival – September 2010.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 29, 2024

Some of the tools you and your team have might be a little dull, some might be rusty, and some may not apply to this work at all, Satonya said on the webinar. Sometimes to pick up new tools, you have to put some down. Go get your own knowledge if your organization is not ready.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Products like Blackbaud Grantmaking include Online Applications tools that enable grantmakers to customize their own application portals with unique data entry, attachment requirements, and deadlines. In Blackbaud Grantmaking, it’s called the “Write Up” tool. Look for ways in your grant management tool to set up requirement records.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

With just a little digging—using the tools and resources I will share in this blog—you will be able to get a picture of who donates to a particular nonprofit. To learn more, visit Candid’s knowledge base for the full article on researching an organization’s individual and foundation donors. appeared first on Candid Blog.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The practice of participatory evaluation aims to disrupt power dynamics, and to generate knowledge as a result of collaboration. Participatory evaluation is based on the premise that everyone has knowledge; everyone has biases; and the people closest to an issue know the most about it. It promotes mutuality instead of extraction.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This data-driven approach ensures that learners receive the best possible educational experience, with high-quality instructors driving engagement and knowledge retention. Embracing learning analytics as a strategic tool ensures that your programs remain relevant, engaging, and impactful in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Among the innovative tools that have garnered attention is ChatGPT. Let ChatGPT know what types of content you’re looking to create, such as social media posts, blog posts, video content, or educational articles. To fortify fundraising and impact strategies, embracing emerging technologies is paramount. Output as a table.”

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Qgiv

MARCH 29, 2023

Although the Google Ad Grant is an amazing tool for many nonprofits, there are a few limitations compared to a paid account that can be found in the Google Ad Grants Policy Compliance Guide. In Summary The Google Ad Grant Program for nonprofits can be a powerful tool if managed effectively.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Luckily, our members have the resources and knowledge to make it all possible. Pamela Grow asked her blog readers to share the most inventive ways they've thanked donors. ListenIn Pictures and CauseVox released an ebook for nonprofits just beginning to use video as an outreach tool. Have more news to share? Anything we missed?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

The first Nonprofit Blog Carnival of 2015 is on the theme is personal productivity. That was the call for blog posts. I received a rich selection covering this topic – from changing mindsets, new tool sets, and lots of tips on how to manage your social media, email, and work flow. Here’s a summary.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

They voraciously consume nonprofit technology blogs and study the mobile and social media campaigns of other nonprofits for inspiration. HTML Knowledge. To add a donate button, e-newsletter, mobile alerts opt-ins, and social network icons to your blog, for example, you need to know how to work with an HTML editing software.

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