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According to Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence , a good story includes these seven elements: Has a clear moral or purpose. Has a personal connection to the storyteller and/or the audience. Includes common reference points the audience can understand. MORE
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The most effective fundraising trends change from year to year. In 2020, here are the ones we predict will be most effective MORE
This month, the topic is wellness. Self-care is part of wellness, certainly. But wellness is bigger than yourself. In a workplace, everyone’s individual self care impacts the overall wellness of the organization. MORE
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. Presented by: Chuck Spidell , Nonprofit WordPress Security Expert at ILLUSIO. If you’re part of a small nonprofit comms team, your WordPress website updates probably aren’t high on the priority list – but they should be. MORE
For some nonprofits, Twitter is the perfect platform to grow their community, while others are better off putting their efforts elsewhere. Is Twitter right for your organization MORE
By Elizabeth Ngonzi , Adjunct Faculty at New York University Center for Global Affairs and Former CEO of Afrika Tikkun USA. Please follow Ms. Ngonzi on Twitter and LinkedIn and register for her upcoming on March 24, Digital Storytelling to Access, Attract and Activate U.S. Donors. MORE
Here are ten questions (or bundles of questions) you should ask yourself to ensure you are thinking and acting like a superboss. These are from Sydney Finkelstein 's book, Superbosses. Do you have a specific vision for your work that energizes you, and that you use to energize and inspire your team? MORE
A nonprofit’s website is one of its most valuable assets. If you’re heading into 2020 unsure of the state of your site, it might be time for a refresh! Your organization’s website should be fulfilling a few vital functions: Communicating your mission and work. Sharing updates and information on your campaigns or projects. Engaging supporters (and attracting new ones) with storytelling techniques. Facilitating online donations, sign-ups, pledges, and more. MORE
By Christy Noel , Vice President of Digital Marketing Services at MobileCause – a company that pioneered text-to-donate and also offers an extensive suite of online, mobile and event fundraising solutions. MORE
Ready to join the world of Facebook for nonprofits? Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up, managing and making the most of a Facebook page for your nonprofit, club or association MORE
The new year is always a time for planning and looking ahead, and that’s true for organizations as well as individuals. MORE
This month we're talking about wellbeing. Last week, I told you some of my thoughts about my own wellbeing plan for the year. Before I turn the blog over, I'm going to tell you the truth. I'm a workaholic. It might be obvious, given a full-time job, consulting practice, and weekly blog. MORE
Rituals are intentional small, tangible acts done routinely and carry meaning. Our family has several New Year’s rituals, including a nature hike. This year we hiked by Pacific Ocean near Moss Bay.(Pictured Pictured above). MORE
By Sharon Cody , Partnership Manager at Harbor Compliance , a leading provider of compliance solutions for nonprofits. Sharon’s 30+ years in the nonprofit sector have made her passionate about educating nonprofits on the role of compliance as both a best practice and an industry differentiator. MORE
Conducting a comprehensive feasibility study is a critical first step in every major fundraising effort. I think of it as determining how much water is in the pool before you “dive in” to a fundraising campaign. It’s hard to find a nonprofit executive who would disagree with this logic. MORE
In 2018, higher education institutions accounted for a third of all #GivingTuesday revenue , and many of those institutions additionally raised millions of dollars on their other designated giving days. MORE
New member orientation doesn’t have to be boring. With these orientation tips and activities, your organization can welcome new members smoothly and easily, inspiring member engagement and retaining them longer MORE
Stumped for what business books to add to your winter reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. MORE
Here are all the free nonprofit webinars happening in January 2020 that the internet has to offer MORE
Eric Harvey and Al Lucia wrote a booklet called, 144 Ways To Walk The Talk. They provide the following great advice about giving feedback: 1. Make it timely -- give your feedback as soon as possible to the performance. Make it individualized -- tailor your feedback to the feedback receiver. MORE
It’s the festive season, which for some people, means spending time binge-watching some shows on Netflix. Here’s a list of the top 15 shows we think you will like. MORE
2020 is here! And while many of us are busy making our personal New Year’s resolutions, we should also be thinking of how to be more successful , well-rounded cultural executives. Now is the ideal time to reflect on last year and set your course for the N ew Y ear and new decade. To help, here are some thought-starters from the Blackbaud Arts & Cultural team – along with a sneak-peek at what we have planned for 2020 so far. . . Personally Thank Your Visitors , Members and Donors . MORE
Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. Presented by: Josh Kashorek , Director of Marketing at Journity . Nearly everyone has Google Analytics installed on their websites, but they should. MORE
It’s an interesting time for startups the world over. Thanks to rapidly advancing technology and the internet, it has never been easier to launch a lean company. On the other hand, there are so many new companies coming in (and out of existence) daily that it’s hard to stand out. MORE
Back in 2014 the donor relations team at Cincinnati Children’s was getting a lot of requests. Our generous community – including lots of schools – wanted to send our patients paper valentines. As hard as it was to say no, we cannot accept paper valentines due to infection concerns. MORE
The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the set of 17 global goals adopted by 193 U.N. member states to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and protect our planet, provide a common roadmap for organizations to measure impact. MORE
It’s impossible to keep track of the number of active blogs. Some estimates put the grand total at more than 50 million. MORE
Sustainer giving programs provide donors an easy, automatic way to donate while also giving organizations a reliable source of income. In fact, research by the Blackbaud Institute revealed that sustained givers can increase giving to an organization by as much as 300% over two years. MORE
As the Hulu Vs Netflix debate rages on, here are a few factors you should consider before choosing either What is streaming? MORE
This is the first post in a year-long blog and webinar series called 101 Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Thank you! MORE
Gaming is a very good way of whiling away time with friends. In order to make it even more exciting, you want to learn to play the latest games. This is the only way you will sharpen your skills. However, finding and downloading the latest games can be very expensive. There are many sites offering. MORE
Last year at Cause Camp, I laughed when speaker and fellow nonprofiteer Rachel Muir called herself a “recovering nonprofit executive director.” I laughed because that describes me to a tee. My path to #nonprofitlife was winding at best. MORE
It goes without saying that nearly all movie enthusiasts are familiar with CouchTuner website, a platform that offers a great movie collection and TV series. CouchTuner has gained popularity due to its HD quality movies and outstanding user interface. The Official CouchTuner Site has shut down! MORE
Words to lead by : "It's amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit." - President Harry S. Truman. Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it." - President Dwight D. Eisenhower. "I MORE
When you work as an email marketer, you need to expect a certain amount of email unsubscribes each year. But if your list gets smaller and smaller all the time, you need to stop and rethink what you’re doing. MORE
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 17, 2020
Conducting a comprehensive feasibility study is a critical first step in every major fundraising effort. I think of it as determining how much water is in the pool before you “dive in” to a fundraising campaign. It’s hard to find a nonprofit executive who would disagree with this logic.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 5, 2020
This is the first post in a year-long blog and webinar series called 101 Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Thank you!
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 9, 2020
Rituals are intentional small, tangible acts done routinely and carry meaning. Our family has several New Year’s rituals, including a nature hike. This year we hiked by Pacific Ocean near Moss Bay.(Pictured Pictured above).
NonProfit Hub
JANUARY 8, 2020
Last year at Cause Camp, I laughed when speaker and fellow nonprofiteer Rachel Muir called herself a “recovering nonprofit executive director.” I laughed because that describes me to a tee. My path to #nonprofitlife was winding at best.
Gyrus
JANUARY 15, 2020
Custom eLearning can come in handy, whether you are to train an existing sales team or have been meaning to hire
Find the free stuff
JANUARY 18, 2020
It’s impossible to keep track of the number of active blogs. Some estimates put the grand total at more than 50 million.
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 16, 2020
The new year is always a time for planning and looking ahead, and that’s true for organizations as well as individuals.
Nonprofit Technology brings together the best content for nonprofit technical enthusiasts from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 15, 2020
For some nonprofits, Twitter is the perfect platform to grow their community, while others are better off putting their efforts elsewhere. Is Twitter right for your organization
NonProfit Hub
JANUARY 14, 2020
When you work as an email marketer, you need to expect a certain amount of email unsubscribes each year. But if your list gets smaller and smaller all the time, you need to stop and rethink what you’re doing.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 18, 2020
According to Kristi Hedges , author of the book, The Power of Presence , a good story includes these seven elements: Has a clear moral or purpose. Has a personal connection to the storyteller and/or the audience. Includes common reference points the audience can understand.
Find the free stuff
JANUARY 17, 2020
As the Hulu Vs Netflix debate rages on, here are a few factors you should consider before choosing either What is streaming?
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 10, 2020
In 2018, higher education institutions accounted for a third of all #GivingTuesday revenue , and many of those institutions additionally raised millions of dollars on their other designated giving days.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 9, 2020
By Elizabeth Ngonzi , Adjunct Faculty at New York University Center for Global Affairs and Former CEO of Afrika Tikkun USA. Please follow Ms. Ngonzi on Twitter and LinkedIn and register for her upcoming on March 24, Digital Storytelling to Access, Attract and Activate U.S. Donors.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 1, 2020
Here are all the free nonprofit webinars happening in January 2020 that the internet has to offer
Gyrus
JANUARY 5, 2020
Each year that flies by has something new to teach us. As we step into 2020, let's take a moment to refresh
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 18, 2020
Eric Harvey and Al Lucia wrote a booklet called, 144 Ways To Walk The Talk. They provide the following great advice about giving feedback: 1. Make it timely -- give your feedback as soon as possible to the performance. Make it individualized -- tailor your feedback to the feedback receiver.
Find the free stuff
JANUARY 16, 2020
Gaming is a very good way of whiling away time with friends. In order to make it even more exciting, you want to learn to play the latest games. This is the only way you will sharpen your skills. However, finding and downloading the latest games can be very expensive. There are many sites offering.
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 10, 2020
Back in 2014 the donor relations team at Cincinnati Children’s was getting a lot of requests. Our generous community – including lots of schools – wanted to send our patients paper valentines. As hard as it was to say no, we cannot accept paper valentines due to infection concerns.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 13, 2020
By Christy Noel , Vice President of Digital Marketing Services at MobileCause – a company that pioneered text-to-donate and also offers an extensive suite of online, mobile and event fundraising solutions.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 7, 2020
New member orientation doesn’t have to be boring. With these orientation tips and activities, your organization can welcome new members smoothly and easily, inspiring member engagement and retaining them longer
Museum 2.0
JANUARY 14, 2020
This month we're talking about wellbeing. Last week, I told you some of my thoughts about my own wellbeing plan for the year. Before I turn the blog over, I'm going to tell you the truth. I'm a workaholic. It might be obvious, given a full-time job, consulting practice, and weekly blog.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 17, 2020
Stumped for what business books to add to your winter reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire.
Find the free stuff
JANUARY 15, 2020
It’s an interesting time for startups the world over. Thanks to rapidly advancing technology and the internet, it has never been easier to launch a lean company. On the other hand, there are so many new companies coming in (and out of existence) daily that it’s hard to stand out.
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 9, 2020
The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the set of 17 global goals adopted by 193 U.N. member states to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and protect our planet, provide a common roadmap for organizations to measure impact.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 18, 2020
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. Presented by: Chuck Spidell , Nonprofit WordPress Security Expert at ILLUSIO. If you’re part of a small nonprofit comms team, your WordPress website updates probably aren’t high on the priority list – but they should be.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 14, 2020
The most effective fundraising trends change from year to year. In 2020, here are the ones we predict will be most effective
Museum 2.0
JANUARY 7, 2020
This month, the topic is wellness. Self-care is part of wellness, certainly. But wellness is bigger than yourself. In a workplace, everyone’s individual self care impacts the overall wellness of the organization.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 4, 2020
Here are ten questions (or bundles of questions) you should ask yourself to ensure you are thinking and acting like a superboss. These are from Sydney Finkelstein 's book, Superbosses. Do you have a specific vision for your work that energizes you, and that you use to energize and inspire your team?
Find the free stuff
JANUARY 14, 2020
It goes without saying that nearly all movie enthusiasts are familiar with CouchTuner website, a platform that offers a great movie collection and TV series. CouchTuner has gained popularity due to its HD quality movies and outstanding user interface. The Official CouchTuner Site has shut down!
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 2, 2020
Sustainer giving programs provide donors an easy, automatic way to donate while also giving organizations a reliable source of income. In fact, research by the Blackbaud Institute revealed that sustained givers can increase giving to an organization by as much as 300% over two years.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 17, 2020
By Sharon Cody , Partnership Manager at Harbor Compliance , a leading provider of compliance solutions for nonprofits. Sharon’s 30+ years in the nonprofit sector have made her passionate about educating nonprofits on the role of compliance as both a best practice and an industry differentiator.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 10, 2020
Ready to join the world of Facebook for nonprofits? Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up, managing and making the most of a Facebook page for your nonprofit, club or association
Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director
JANUARY 6, 2020
This would be really impressive for the people to select the option of the custom airpods skin for their cases because it is the only method to make some changes in the skin.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 16, 2020
Words to lead by : "It's amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit." - President Harry S. Truman. Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it." - President Dwight D. Eisenhower. "I
Find the free stuff
JANUARY 12, 2020
It’s the festive season, which for some people, means spending time binge-watching some shows on Netflix. Here’s a list of the top 15 shows we think you will like.
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 13, 2020
A nonprofit’s website is one of its most valuable assets. If you’re heading into 2020 unsure of the state of your site, it might be time for a refresh! Your organization’s website should be fulfilling a few vital functions: Communicating your mission and work. Sharing updates and information on your campaigns or projects. Engaging supporters (and attracting new ones) with storytelling techniques. Facilitating online donations, sign-ups, pledges, and more.
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 7, 2020
2020 is here! And while many of us are busy making our personal New Year’s resolutions, we should also be thinking of how to be more successful , well-rounded cultural executives. Now is the ideal time to reflect on last year and set your course for the N ew Y ear and new decade. To help, here are some thought-starters from the Blackbaud Arts & Cultural team – along with a sneak-peek at what we have planned for 2020 so far. . . Personally Thank Your Visitors , Members and Donors .
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