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By Jean O’Brien , founder of Digital Charity Lab , a social enterprise that builds digital skills in non-profits and shares free learning resources. Jean is also a freelance consultant who works on digital strategy, marketing and design for non-profits. MORE
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. MORE
For non-profits, understanding and recognizing the importance of statistics is vital to their existence: organizations that dismiss them do so at their own peril. If the principals of a non-profit ever doubted the importance of donor retention, this statistic should absolutely hit home. MORE
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? MORE
Here is a round-up of non-profit, membership, marketing and event predictions and trends for 2013. Non-profits membership events MORE
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. MORE
Profit isn’t a word that nonprofits feel comfortable with. But adding four letters to the dirty word nobody wants to talk about is vital for nonprofits, and completely changes the meaning—profitable. Just because you’re a nonprofit doesn’t mean you can’t be profitable. MORE
Non-Profit Theater and Technology | Gwydion Suilebhan : Raise your hands if you are in any way responsible for helping to run a non-profit theater. Keep them up if you emphasize the first of those two words over the second — non-profit rather than theater — when you think about the nature of your work. Most of us, I suspect, prefer to focus on the fact that we make art and share it with the world, rather than the fact that we run non-profits. MORE
“Giving back is about leveraging your businesses expertise and talents in a way that fits you and a nonprofit perfectly MORE
You''ve got to tell your story to win over rockstar volunteers. This post is your toolbox for resources you''ll need to do that - dig into it, and equip yourself to share the beautiful stories of the communities you serve MORE
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). MORE
Facebook Shares Best Tips for Non-Profits : Facebook's strategic partnerships manager Libby Leffler works to ensure non-profits and causes on Facebook understand how to use the platform to best reach their communities and make the strongest impact MORE
It’s easy to invoke the mantra that a non-profit’s leadership should view a website as an investment, not an expense. Non-profits have long been aware of the benefits of approaching different parts of their donor bases with specific appeals (the year-end “ask,” for instance). MORE
Supermarkets donate profits from #icebucketchallenge to MND Association : Tesco has announced that it will donate the profits made from an increase in sales of ice to the Motor Neurone Disease Association, which has now received over 3m through donations from the ice bucket challenge. MORE
So what type of metrics are non-profits tracking to determine if they are achieving their objectives? Here’s what we’ve seen based on talking to close to 800 non-profits. Are you measuring the right social media metrics or do you have your head in the sand? MORE
Should saving the world be profitable? CSMonitor.com : "Last week was not a good one for billionaires’ new vision of global philanthropy. Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, argued that he just wanted to provide bare bones Internet access, free of charge, to poor, unconnected communities in India. " 'via Blog this MORE
Check out this newly released research report that proves it''s critical for us to measure volunteer impact - it also proves that measurement of volunteer impact is vital for increasing donations & ensuring that your programs are effective MORE
By Jean O’Brien , founder of Digital Charity Lab , a social enterprise that builds digital skills in non-profits and shares free learning resources. One of the most common mistakes that non-profits make with their Google Ad Grants accounts is to add thousands of keywords to their account. MORE
Profit isn’t a word that nonprofits feel comfortable with. But adding four letters to the dirty word nobody wants to talk about is vital for nonprofits, and completely changes the meaning—profitable. Just because you’re a nonprofit doesn’t mean you can’t be profitable. MORE
Sometimes it seems like larger non-profits have all the advantages. The truth of the matter, though, is that many of the strategies used by large non-profits can be adapted for small organizations , where they are just as effective, if not more so. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
Check out this newly released research report that proves it''s critical for us to measure volunteer impact - it also proves that measurement of volunteer impact is vital for increasing donations & ensuring that your programs are effective MORE
Indeed, in 2014 mobile device usage surpassed desktop usage for the first time, and for non-profit organizations it’s absolutely critical that your online presence be up-to-speed for your supporters and, even more importantly, potential supporters. MORE
Crowdfunding—also known as crowdsourcing—has become a potent and viable means of raising money for thousands of non-profits around the globe. As Garecht notes, “many non-profits hear the phrase ‘crowdfunding’ and assume that all of the activities for the campaign will take place online.” MORE
New web addresses for NGOs and non-profits - Telegraph : Two new types of web address will indicate that organisations are bona fide non-profits or NGOs, writes Brian Cute, the Chief executive of the Public Interest Registry MORE
A great list from Joe Garecht The Best Non-Profit Fundraising Blogs and Websites of 2016 : 'via Blog this'. NPBlogs MORE
Well, when it comes to non-profit websites, many of which are built around that magic word—“free”—truer words have never been uttered. Most non-profits struggle financially at various points in their existence, and the thought of getting something gratis is hard to resist. MORE
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. MORE
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 MORE
5 Attention Grabbing Twitter Marketing Tactics for Non-profits - SocialFish : "5 Attention Grabbing Twitter Marketing Tactics for Non-profits Editorial | October 21, 2015 Twitter is perhaps one of the fastest-moving social platforms. Here are a few tips for your non-profit to make sure that its tweets don’t go unnoticed" 'via Blog this MORE
As a non-profit, you should be answering “yes” to all of these questions! Many successful non-profits also realize why user research is important. User research is, in fact, MORE important for non-profits than for any commercial company. Author: Lacey Kruger. MORE
Unfortunately, non-profit’s have much to fear these days: a slump in the economy that translates to a downturn in donations; an ineffective social media program; an unscrupulous or ineffective board of directors; an apathetic staff or volunteer base; the list goes on and on. MORE
Online Channel for Not-for-Profits The Online Channel is a central source of information for not-for-profits. Here you will find guidance on how to start and manage your not-for-profit or charitable organization. You can get information about the laws and regulations that apply to not-for-profits and where to go for funding. You can find answers to your questions about the sector and about Ontario government programs that support the sector MORE
7 Reasons Your Nonprofit Needs To Go Mobile - Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology : "Here are 7 reasons your nonprofit needs to start thinking about making a serious commitment to mobile." 'via via Blog this MORE
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
Corporate responsibility can be incredibly impactful for business performance and profits, but unfortunately, many CR efforts, especially when it comes to workplace giving, are still broad and poorly measured with little or no direct connection to business performance. MORE
Non-profit gives job opportunities to homeless | kens5.com San Antonio : DOWNTOWN AUSTIN -- The homeless of Austin have an unexpected advantage during South by Southwest (SXSW) as non-profits help the homeless make the most of music festival by giving them job opportunities. MORE
The March Nonprofit Blog Carnival is about non-profit disruption and innovation. So we looked at Fast Company''s Most Innovative Companies for 2014 to see if there were lessons to guide non-profit innovation. Non-profit nonprofit blog carnival MORE
Facebook Video Tips from Non-Profit Marketers – Guest Post by Rebecca Brooks, Animoto. In the wake of that proclamation, many non-profits are understandably bewildered, wondering what this will mean for their Facebook marketing strategy. MORE
Non-Profit News Updates. Stay tuned to the Vertex Systems blog and website for more news and updates on the non-profit sector. Vertex Systems is a top provider of software and support for non-profit agencies. Non-Profit News MORE
The rise of for-profit social enterprises has been quite exciting. He's joined forces with other social entrepreneurs in the field to found UpEnergy , a new for-profit social enterprise that wants to scale the impact of their successful pilot projects. Although I'm firmly on the nonprofit side with Benetech (because we focus on big issues where the market is failing), it's definitely easier to get funded sustainably if you have an exciting and invest-able business plan. MORE
And for non-profits struggling with a small staff and persistent budgetary concerns, that old adage holds special meaning. Facebook is an almost must-have for today’s non-profits. As the old saying goes, time is money. MORE
Profit leaks threaten to sink any business, but the nature of nonprofit operations make them particularly vulnerable. Nonprofits have leaks in areas for-profit companies never have to consider. A few methods can help managers evaluate current HR processes to see where profit leaks are occurring. Nonprofits need to have a plan in place to plug pesky profit leaks. The post 5 Actionable Ways to Prevent Profit Leaks appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. MORE
Profit Related Topics NetWits
JANUARY 27, 2011
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).
NonProfit Hub
AUGUST 21, 2015
Profit isn’t a word that nonprofits feel comfortable with. But adding four letters to the dirty word nobody wants to talk about is vital for nonprofits, and completely changes the meaning—profitable. Just because you’re a nonprofit doesn’t mean you can’t be profitable.
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NetWits
DECEMBER 21, 2010
So what type of metrics are non-profits tracking to determine if they are achieving their objectives? Here’s what we’ve seen based on talking to close to 800 non-profits. Are you measuring the right social media metrics or do you have your head in the sand?
NetWits
DECEMBER 28, 2010
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.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Sometimes it seems like larger non-profits have all the advantages. The truth of the matter, though, is that many of the strategies used by large non-profits can be adapted for small organizations , where they are just as effective, if not more so.
Byte Technology
OCTOBER 21, 2015
Crowdfunding—also known as crowdsourcing—has become a potent and viable means of raising money for thousands of non-profits around the globe. As Garecht notes, “many non-profits hear the phrase ‘crowdfunding’ and assume that all of the activities for the campaign will take place online.”
Connection Cafe
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.
Byte Technology
MAY 12, 2015
Unfortunately, non-profit’s have much to fear these days: a slump in the economy that translates to a downturn in donations; an ineffective social media program; an unscrupulous or ineffective board of directors; an apathetic staff or volunteer base; the list goes on and on.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 20, 2016
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.
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
The SocialPath
NOVEMBER 26, 2010
Non-Profit News Updates. Stay tuned to the Vertex Systems blog and website for more news and updates on the non-profit sector. Vertex Systems is a top provider of software and support for non-profit agencies. Non-Profit News
VolunteerMark
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
Check out this newly released research report that proves it''s critical for us to measure volunteer impact - it also proves that measurement of volunteer impact is vital for increasing donations & ensuring that your programs are effective
AFP Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2015
5 Attention Grabbing Twitter Marketing Tactics for Non-profits - SocialFish : "5 Attention Grabbing Twitter Marketing Tactics for Non-profits Editorial | October 21, 2015 Twitter is perhaps one of the fastest-moving social platforms. Here are a few tips for your non-profit to make sure that its tweets don’t go unnoticed" 'via Blog this
AFP Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Should saving the world be profitable? CSMonitor.com : "Last week was not a good one for billionaires’ new vision of global philanthropy. Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, argued that he just wanted to provide bare bones Internet access, free of charge, to poor, unconnected communities in India. " 'via Blog this
NonProfit Hub
AUGUST 21, 2015
Profit isn’t a word that nonprofits feel comfortable with. But adding four letters to the dirty word nobody wants to talk about is vital for nonprofits, and completely changes the meaning—profitable. Just because you’re a nonprofit doesn’t mean you can’t be profitable.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 17, 2020
By Jean O’Brien , founder of Digital Charity Lab , a social enterprise that builds digital skills in non-profits and shares free learning resources. Jean is also a freelance consultant who works on digital strategy, marketing and design for non-profits.
AFP Blog
MARCH 22, 2013
Facebook Shares Best Tips for Non-Profits : Facebook's strategic partnerships manager Libby Leffler works to ensure non-profits and causes on Facebook understand how to use the platform to best reach their communities and make the strongest impact
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
APRIL 10, 2013
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.
Byte Technology
NOVEMBER 23, 2015
For non-profits, understanding and recognizing the importance of statistics is vital to their existence: organizations that dismiss them do so at their own peril. If the principals of a non-profit ever doubted the importance of donor retention, this statistic should absolutely hit home.
Byte Technology
APRIL 30, 2015
It’s easy to invoke the mantra that a non-profit’s leadership should view a website as an investment, not an expense. Non-profits have long been aware of the benefits of approaching different parts of their donor bases with specific appeals (the year-end “ask,” for instance).
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.
AFP Blog
APRIL 22, 2016
A great list from Joe Garecht The Best Non-Profit Fundraising Blogs and Websites of 2016 : 'via Blog this'. NPBlogs
NonProfit Hub
APRIL 27, 2018
Profit leaks threaten to sink any business, but the nature of nonprofit operations make them particularly vulnerable. Nonprofits have leaks in areas for-profit companies never have to consider. A few methods can help managers evaluate current HR processes to see where profit leaks are occurring. Nonprofits need to have a plan in place to plug pesky profit leaks. The post 5 Actionable Ways to Prevent Profit Leaks appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.
Givinga
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Corporate responsibility can be incredibly impactful for business performance and profits, but unfortunately, many CR efforts, especially when it comes to workplace giving, are still broad and poorly measured with little or no direct connection to business performance.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 6, 2018
By Jean O’Brien , founder of Digital Charity Lab , a social enterprise that builds digital skills in non-profits and shares free learning resources. One of the most common mistakes that non-profits make with their Google Ad Grants accounts is to add thousands of keywords to their account.
VolunteerMark
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
Check out this newly released research report that proves it''s critical for us to measure volunteer impact - it also proves that measurement of volunteer impact is vital for increasing donations & ensuring that your programs are effective
VolunteerMark
JULY 3, 2014
“Giving back is about leveraging your businesses expertise and talents in a way that fits you and a nonprofit perfectly
Byte Technology
MAY 19, 2015
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.
VolunteerMark
OCTOBER 3, 2014
You''ve got to tell your story to win over rockstar volunteers. This post is your toolbox for resources you''ll need to do that - dig into it, and equip yourself to share the beautiful stories of the communities you serve
AFP Blog
APRIL 29, 2013
New web addresses for NGOs and non-profits - Telegraph : Two new types of web address will indicate that organisations are bona fide non-profits or NGOs, writes Brian Cute, the Chief executive of the Public Interest Registry
Byte Technology
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
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?
AFP Blog
AUGUST 29, 2014
Supermarkets donate profits from #icebucketchallenge to MND Association : Tesco has announced that it will donate the profits made from an increase in sales of ice to the Motor Neurone Disease Association, which has now received over 3m through donations from the ice bucket challenge.
Byte Technology
MARCH 23, 2015
Well, when it comes to non-profit websites, many of which are built around that magic word—“free”—truer words have never been uttered. Most non-profits struggle financially at various points in their existence, and the thought of getting something gratis is hard to resist.
AFP Blog
MARCH 10, 2014
Non-profit gives job opportunities to homeless | kens5.com San Antonio : DOWNTOWN AUSTIN -- The homeless of Austin have an unexpected advantage during South by Southwest (SXSW) as non-profits help the homeless make the most of music festival by giving them job opportunities.
AFP Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
Non-Profit Theater and Technology | Gwydion Suilebhan : Raise your hands if you are in any way responsible for helping to run a non-profit theater. Keep them up if you emphasize the first of those two words over the second — non-profit rather than theater — when you think about the nature of your work. Most of us, I suspect, prefer to focus on the fact that we make art and share it with the world, rather than the fact that we run non-profits.
Byte Technology
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
Indeed, in 2014 mobile device usage surpassed desktop usage for the first time, and for non-profit organizations it’s absolutely critical that your online presence be up-to-speed for your supporters and, even more importantly, potential supporters.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 2, 2013
Here is a round-up of non-profit, membership, marketing and event predictions and trends for 2013. Non-profits membership events
Wild Apricot
MARCH 21, 2014
The March Nonprofit Blog Carnival is about non-profit disruption and innovation. So we looked at Fast Company''s Most Innovative Companies for 2014 to see if there were lessons to guide non-profit innovation. Non-profit nonprofit blog carnival
AFP Blog
JULY 17, 2015
7 Reasons Your Nonprofit Needs To Go Mobile - Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology : "Here are 7 reasons your nonprofit needs to start thinking about making a serious commitment to mobile." 'via via Blog this
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Facebook Video Tips from Non-Profit Marketers – Guest Post by Rebecca Brooks, Animoto. In the wake of that proclamation, many non-profits are understandably bewildered, wondering what this will mean for their Facebook marketing strategy.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 10, 2009
As a non-profit, you should be answering “yes” to all of these questions! Many successful non-profits also realize why user research is important. User research is, in fact, MORE important for non-profits than for any commercial company. Author: Lacey Kruger.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
MAY 27, 2012
The rise of for-profit social enterprises has been quite exciting. He's joined forces with other social entrepreneurs in the field to found UpEnergy , a new for-profit social enterprise that wants to scale the impact of their successful pilot projects. Although I'm firmly on the nonprofit side with Benetech (because we focus on big issues where the market is failing), it's definitely easier to get funded sustainably if you have an exciting and invest-able business plan.
Byte Technology
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
And for non-profits struggling with a small staff and persistent budgetary concerns, that old adage holds special meaning. Facebook is an almost must-have for today’s non-profits. As the old saying goes, time is money.
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