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And though they use the massive sets of data they collect to help create a better experience for their consumers (such as customized ads or tailored movie recommendations), their primary goal is to use what they learn to maximize profits. These information-centric areas are built for Big Data—data that if better understood could help provide a pathway to maximize our human potential, instead of maximizing profits. MORE
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The post Infographic: Big Data, Big Profits appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. We very well may be living in the golden age of marketing. Marketers everywhere have access to more information, quantifiable data, and often times, funds than ever before.
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I just got an email from Holly Ross, the Executive Director of the Non-profit Technology Network – better known as NTEN. It’s all about shedding light on how non-profits use online social networks (time, money, resources, etc).
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Now, in April 2016 I’m finally able to share that book with the world – The Storytelling Non-Profit: A practical guide to telling stories that raise money and awareness. Non-profit organizations also want connection with donors, clients, community members, volunteers, and so on.
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FEBRUARY 18, 2014
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Her most controversial point was: “Rigorous data gathering and analysis can get in the way of effective storytelling by non-profits.”. Earlier this month I co-facilitated the “ Impact Leadership Track ” at the NTEN Leading Change Summit with John Kenyon, Elissa Perry, and Londell Jackson.
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Seth Godin has some firm beliefs and thoughtful insights when it comes to how non-profits can (and should) change the world. More recently Godin spoke with the Chronicle of Philanthropy about Innovation, Failure and Why Non-profits should stop operating like businesses.
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According to a survey conducted by Software Advice on the profitability and ease of planning major events, fun runs/walks were best events for mid-sized and large nonprofits—by a mile. The post Fun Runs the Most Profitable, Easiest Major Events for Nonprofits appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.
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If a for-profit colleague registers, you can attend as their guest for free. Or, two non-profits can share the cost. 7- Step Non-Profit Plan to Attract and Keep Corporate Partners – Guest Post by Simon Mainwaring. Or, two non-profits can share the cost.
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Spring is here and there are lots of fresh new ideas for non-profits in a host of free webinars popping up this May! Non-profits webinarCheck out the round-up of 17 free webinars.
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With so many organizations and businesses relying on the RFP for their daily operations, it’s little wonder that the bidding process would trickle down into the non-profit sector, especially when it’s a non-profit seeking proposals for a web development project.
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billion to non-profits; businesses and corporations kick in another $17 billion; 64.5 million not-for-profit organizations in operation. And that niche is professionals, across all industries and sectors, who choose to support non-profits by giving of their time and talent.
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And though they use the massive sets of data they collect to help create a better experience for their consumers (such as customized ads or tailored movie recommendations), their primary goal is to use what they learn to maximize profits. These information-centric areas are built for Big Data—data that if better understood could help provide a pathway to maximize our human potential, instead of maximizing profits.
SocialFish
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If you look carefully at this McKinsey infographic, you’ll see it actually says SMALL data sells better. by grantstewart. Explore more infographics like this one on the web’s largest information design community – Visually.
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Here is the round-up of free non-profit webinars being offered in December. Along with our Wild Apricot product overview and Membership Database webinars, we've found 22+ on topics ranging from non-profit sustainability to Facebook enhancements. nonprofit webinar Non-profit Wild Apricot
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People with Disabilities Unemployment Rate Nonprofit Client Payroll from Vertex → What is ERP Software for Non-Profits? But many directors and boards don’t believe an ERP solution is right for a non-profit agency.
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JANUARY 29, 2014
This tool has so many mind-blowing applications for non-profits that I just had to share it with the world. Guest post from Blackbaud intern, Ben Baker.
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NonProfit Hub
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
Maybe, but it’s a concept that many for-profit marketers live by, and your nonprofit should too. The post Why Integrated Marketing isn’t Just a For-Profit Practice appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. Integrated marketing communications. Sounds like long-winded business jargon, right?
VolunteerMark
DECEMBER 8, 2014
For too long we non-profits have benefited from undue credit for our legal status while for profits face undue criticism for theirs - join the conversation today as we discover that it''s much more effective to focus on impact than legal structure
NetWits
JANUARY 14, 2011
The survey was focused on the for-profit world (don’t leave yet) and I know you as a reader of this blog are interested in the non-profit space, but I believe there’s a lot of insight we can learn from and apply to our sector.
NonProfit Hub
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Looking to continue your non-profit education? We''ve got you covered. Take a look at the 22 free webinars available this April. webinar nonprofit
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There are lots of ways to build awareness for your non-profit organization. The post How to Use a Social Media Committee to Create Buzz for Your Non-Profit appeared first on John Haydon.
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Robin’s 10 Twitter Rules for Non Profits. Note from Beth: I love when I discovered folks who are community organizers and successfully transfer what they know about community organizing offline to the online world.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
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Customer Feedback in the Non-Profit Sector: Listening to Low-Income Consumers – Guest Post by Mia Birdsong and Perla Ni. Consumer feedback offers critical information to funders, non-profit organizations, and the low-income people who use services and programs.
Byte Technology
APRIL 15, 2015
That said, non-profits (many of whom rely more and more heavily on a significant web presence in order to be noticed) should absolutely be ensuring that their sites are compliant with the new search protocols.
Wild Apricot Blog
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But when it comes to non-profits, what does it take to distinguish themselves among a plethora of charitable organizations? Consider this: what about looking at the standard for-profit business model from a non-profit standpoint?
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