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Staying Nimble in a Time of Change
Connection Cafe
APRIL 29, 2017
These are unprecedented times. As a result, nonprofits find themselves in an equally unprecedented situation, where passion, advocacy and cause demonstration are at an all-time high.
Time Related Topics 
4 Ways We Can Approach the Lack of Time as Fundraisers
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 17, 2015
If I’ve learned anything in my 35 years in fundraising it’s that there really isn’t enough time. Enough time to test before investing the entire budget on a “great” idea. Enough time to learn how to maximize the new ideas that promise to revolutionize fundraising.
It’s Time to Know What You Don’t Know
Connection Cafe
MARCH 25, 2015
The experts at the store got me thinking about technique and tools in a way I never considered.Did you know if you pair a thicker roller with a heavier handle and a higher quality primer-included paint you will achieve an evenly colored wall in half the time and in only one coat? I thought “time-suck” was my only option. What I realized that with a greater investment up front—of both my time and money—I would be better educated and better equipped to handle the job ahead of me. .
Overhead: Time to Pull Our Heads Out of the Sand?
Connection Cafe
APRIL 20, 2015
Over time, funders expect grantees to do more and more with less and less—a cycle that slowly starves nonprofits (1). In just about any place you look today for advice on fundraising, overhead is being discussed.
[Infographic] How Millennials Spend Their Time
TechImpact
OCTOBER 17, 2014
With the giving season quickly descending upon us, it’s time to start turning our attention to our holiday fundraising efforts. And we think it might be time to stop calling them selfish.
Where You Should be Spending the Most Time with Donors
NonProfit Hub
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
The clock is consistently and constantly ticking – 86,400 times a day, to be exact. Despite the seemingly monumental amount of seconds, there never seems to be enough time in a day. Time is a precious resource for fundraisers. So when it comes to divvying up your time among donors, it’s crucial to maximize every second and every minute. There’s nothing worse than wasting precious time on a prospect that will never be fruitful.
Ready to Respond: Real-Time Lessons in Preparedness from the Headlines and the ACLU
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 30, 2017
During times of crisis, do you make it easy for supporters to take action? We’ve heard from experts about the importance of influencers before, but at an increasing rate we’re seeing just how crucial they can be for your cause in these time-sensitive moments.
Time-Saving Tools and Apps for Social Media Management
SocialFish
JANUARY 6, 2015
The management of social media initiatives will help you align your people, time, budget and expenses together with your goals for successful completion of campaigns. Social media helps you boost traffic to your website (and your physical office!),
Simple Ways to Encourage People to Volunteer Their Time
VolunteerMark
MAY 17, 2016
Organizations that can’t hire as many employees as their for-profit counterparts turn to volunteers who give their own free time without expecting financial compensation Volunteers are the lifeblood of most non-profits and charitable organizations.
Is Giving Tuesday a Waste of Time?
John Haydon
AUGUST 17, 2015
The post Is Giving Tuesday a Waste of Time? Good question, right? First of all, the data says it’s been hugely successful in the past. Over 15,000 nonprofits participated last year, raising over $45 million. Yes, some nonprofits probably raised very little money.
Definitive Timeline to Master Follow-Up with First-Time Donors
NonProfit Hub
MARCH 8, 2017
We’ve developed the ultimate timeline to help master follow-up with first-time donors to help you cultivate relationships that stick around. First things first: follow-up with first-time donors starts by making a point to call your first-time donors as soon as possible. Donor communications expert Tom Ahern found that new donors who receive a personal thank-you within two days are four times more likely to give a second time.
That Time the Godfather of Content Laughed at Me
SocialFish
OCTOBER 31, 2016
At the time, I was working for an agency, doing content marketing and sales enablement for large global brands, startups and other for-profit business. This post originally appeared on Mizz Information. ——– Nobody likes to be laughed at–much less, publicly. Amirite?
Foundational Tools For First-Time Leaders
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JANUARY 31, 2014
The forthcoming First-Time Leader book by George Bradt and Gillian Davis begins with a discussion of taking charge of your new team and then tracks through BRAVE leadership components from the outside in.
How Much Time Mobile and Social Media Require
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 18, 2014
The amount of time that a nonprofit can invest in mobile and social media depends on capacity. Large nonprofits should have in place or be in the process of hiring a full-time new media manager.
Super Heroes and Major Milestones – Good is Taking Over, One Act of Kindness at a Time
Connection Cafe
MARCH 30, 2016
Our school was closed for a week, so during that time students, faculty, and parents went out in the community to help families clean out their homes and give supplies and food.
How To Squeeze Social Media Into Your Day When It Isn’t A Full-Time Job
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
To put this context, a gold fish has an attention span of 9 seconds! Attention span is the amount of concentrated time on a task without becoming distracted. In short, you don’t spend enough time in either mode for your brain to be effective. Photo by BirgerKing.
Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 12, 2016
“ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. Eastern time, the technology provider noticed that donation forms were loading slowly or not at all, and soon many communities were unable to process donations.
Is Your Online Community Changing with the Times?
SocialFish
JANUARY 4, 2016
This post originally appeared on the Higher Logic blog , where I’m posting an ongoing series related to Millennials and online community. And don’t forget that Higher Logic clients can have access to our Essentials of Online Community Management program at a special discount.
49 Popular Nonprofit Software Tools That Save Time and Money
Wild Apricot Blog
JUNE 14, 2017
Like any company, your nonprofit needs software to increase productivity. Here are 49 of the most popular nonprofit software tools perfect for that. technology nonprofit-software
Facebook: Is it Worth your Nonprofit’s Time?
NetWits
JULY 12, 2011
How much time should your nonprofit spend engaging with their “fans” on Facebook? It’s much easier for people to click a button and sign a petition online than it is to take time out of their busy schedules to attend an event.
Why Creating Space for Creative Time in the Nonprofit Workplace Improves Productivity
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
Some of our most popular perks include: Accrued paid time off starting at 15 days per year. But as Amber points out, no one was actually using it since no one on the senior management was taking creative time. Flickr Photo by AstridWestvang.
No time to read books?
SocialFish
DECEMBER 28, 2011
And despite all good intentions, you never have time to read them. If you are like me, you likely have a pile of new business books on your desk waiting to be read. Maybe you even received a few more for Christmas. ReadItForMe can help. I was a little skeptical at first when I heard about the site, but then I checked out a few of the books I’ve already read just to see how good these folks are, and I talked to their founder, Steve Cunningham, and I am very very impressed.
Rethinking Volunteer Recruitment: A Real-Time Example of How Not to Attract Volunteers
VolunteerMark
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
Explore a real-time example to learn from the missteps of one organization''s approach. Leaders of volunteers are just that, leaders of people who choose to serve. They are typically not marketing wizards, and are not expected to be. Still, developing a little savvy around what it takes to wear the marketing "hat" while attracting future volunteers can go a long way. Then, learn more about what it takes to apply "otherliness" to your volunteer marketing messages
TechSoup Member Organizations Doing Great Work During Hard Times
Tech Soup Blog
JUNE 23, 2017
Given these difficult times, we'd like to feature some local organizations that are doing great work, but not getting a lot of attention every day. We're halfway through 2017, and civil society has been handed some serious challenges. Federal services that underserved populations depend upon are becoming less reliable. TechSoup is honored to serve these great organizations — their communities need them now more than ever.
A Few Self-Care Tips for Fundraisers During Stressful Year End Giving Time
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 18, 2016
We are heading into the most stressful time of year for nonprofits, especially for fundraisers. With Giving Tuesday just around the corner, the kick off the that busy time of year for most nonprofit development directors and their teams is just ramping up. So, take a deep breath!
No More Jargon, It’s Time for Plain English in P2P Messaging
Connection Cafe
JUNE 1, 2015
Lauren, Shana and I talk about this all time… Jargon is a peer-to-peer fundraising don’t! It’s time to cut the jargon and start using language our supporters understand. Jargon: I think this might be my favorite topic in our new peer-to-peer fundraising ebook.
Try Qriously for free: Real-time data for your organization!
Amy Sample Ward
APRIL 11, 2011
Last week, I had a lot of fun test-driving Qriously , a new application that replaces advertisements on smart phones with questions, creating real-time feedback about the topics you are interested in.
Attention #AFPFC Attendees: It’s Time to Join the #Giveolution
Connection Cafe
MARCH 27, 2015
We couldn’t be more excited about where the global philanthropic community is headed. This industry is changing faster than ever before. At Blackbaud, we’re calling this change the Giveolution. It’s a movement that’s advancing the entire giving industry and the community that supports it.
How Much Time Should Your Nonprofit Invest In Different Social Media Channels?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
Along with measuring against impact results, it is important to look at how much time has been invested. This informative post is based on a recent webinar presented by the Ad Council provides an overview of how to understand the return on your time investment.
The Best Times To Post To Social Media: Introducing the Burrito Principle
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
How many times have you seen people in the grocery store or waiting to pick up their sandwich order or their burrito from a burrito truck – while standing in a line and browsing their mobile phones? This is the time you should should be posting and engaging on social channels.
International Women’s Day 2016: A Time to Reflect and to Act
Connection Cafe
MARCH 8, 2016
Right here in my own community, there is no better example than Anita Zucker, who invests her visionary leadership, time, exceptional smarts, charitable donations and unwavering personal energy in improving the state of education through collaborative initiatives. Today, on International Women’s Day , I’m grateful, proud, realistic and hopeful.
Time Management for Nonprofit Social Media Professionals: What’s Your Best Tip?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 5, 2011
In the nonprofit sector, time is our most valuable resource. Distractions are time wasters and you need to manage them no the other way around. Some interruptions come from our physical environment. In this video , Chris Brogan talks about how he manages his time.
Why Successful Nonprofits Track Employee Time
Tech Soup Blog
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
That's where time tracking comes into play. Rather than simply tracking time for compliance or "because someone told you to," successful nonprofits take advantage of the incredible data created by tracking employee time. Need a Time Tracking Solution?
Which Social Media Platforms Are Worth Your Time and Energy?
Frogloop
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
One of the questions I''m asked often when I speak at conferences is which social media platforms should our organization invest staff time and resources in?
Why Trying to "Go Viral" is a Ridiculous Waste of Time
EveryAction
JUNE 3, 2015
As it becomes a bigger part of the marketing lexicon , "going viral" has become everyone’s holy grail, but does that approach to nonprofit campaigns make sense for your organization? nonprofit campaigns campaigns
The Life Time Magic of Tidying Up Your Professional Life and LinkedIn Connections
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 7, 2016
New Study: Investing in Facebook is a Waste of Time
Frogloop
JANUARY 7, 2015
According to the New York Times , Facebook has aggressively promoted its advertising products (like pop up ads that appear on users’ mobile phones urging them to install a new app.Facebook Messanger, anyone?).
Pinterest: Is It Really Worth Your Time?
Frogloop
MAY 5, 2012
However, how much time you invest in Pinterest really depends on your organization and your target audiences. Up until January 2012, Pinterest had been slowly gaining momentum and growing a user base over 22 months. Then suddenly, boom, Pinterest became the social media world’s new darling. According to ComScore’s data, Pinterest hit 1 1.7 million unique monthly U.S.
How to Retain First-Time Donors With Your Email Welcome Series
John Haydon
DECEMBER 20, 2016
But in the back of your mind, you worry that many of these first-time donors won’t […]. The post How to Retain First-Time Donors With Your Email Welcome Series appeared first on John Haydon. You’ve worked hard to launch a successful online fundraiser.
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