December, 2015

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4 Signs Your Nonprofit Should Quit a Social Network

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good began as a “Nonprofit Organizations” Myspace Page in 2005. In the 10 years since the “Nonprofit Organizations” brand has expanded to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr, Storify, Flipboard, Periscope, and most recently Snapchat. Nonprofit Tech for Good is a one-person operation and one person can only do so much.

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A Worthy Read: National Education Technology Plan

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I just finished reading the National Education Technology Plan , and I can recommend it to anyone interested in the future of technology in American education. These kinds of plans can be impenetrable, but I found this one quite readable and understandable. It is full of examples of interesting ed tech from for-profits and nonprofits, as well as local, state and federal government agencies.

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Free Christmas Tornadoes Home Cleanup Hotline Available Now

VisionLink

Call 1-800-451-1954 for free help from local relief agencies in Texas, Miss., and other states BOULDER, Colo.[or your location] – Dec. 29, 2015 – From now through January 15, 2016 , Information Technology Disaster Resource Center ( www.ITDRC.org ) and VisionLink ( www.VisionLink.org ), are staffing and supporting a free hotline for debris removal and home cleanup after the recent tornadoes affecting several southern states.

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Getting Liberated: Easy Backups for Google Products

Byte Technology

You spend loads of time crafting YouTube videos. You’re meticulous about keeping your Gmail and photos perfectly organized and up to date. Your blog posts are works of art. You live and breathe on Google Drive. But have you been blindingly relying on the Internet behemoth to keep your data safe and sound? Have you considered what would happen if a cataclysmic event caused it all to disappear in an instant?

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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Employee evaluations: How much has really changed in the last 100 years?

The Next Web

As new ways of work are evolving, such as the adoption of cross-functional teams, and distributed/virtual work environments, companies need to find new ways to manage employee performance. For nearly everyone working today, annual employee evaluations are as status quo as coffee breaks and bi-weekly paychecks (direct deposited of course). But have you ever wondered what incited this practice in the first place?

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2016 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Cause awareness and giving days can be very powerful for online fundraising. The real-time, in the moment nature of social media increases the likelihood that donors will be inspired to give to your nonprofit on cause awareness and giving days provided that your nonprofit knows how to promote them effectively. The first step is to decide which days to build a campaign upon and add them to your editorial calendar.

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Why Your Country Should Ratify the Marrakesh Treaty

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Access to information and knowledge is a basic human right and a necessary first step towards personal, economic, and social development. Yet around the world, over 100 million individuals are denied this basic right. They include people who are blind, visually impaired, have dyslexia, or have a physical disability that prevents them from reading regular printed books.

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Does Your Nonprofit Organization’s Culture Eat French Fries for Breakfast?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Flickr Photo by Kris Krug. I’ve been working on my next book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit , with Aliza Sherman. As an individual, to become happier, healthier, it partially rests with your ability to create and stick to new personal habits around self-care. We’ve done a deep scan of the literature on personal habit change, like Gretchen Rubin’s Better Than Before and BJ Fogg’s Tiny Habits and have tested their approaches on ourselves.

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Mind Games: Using Psychology to Increase Email Open Rates

Byte Technology

We’ve all experienced that seemingly endless barrage of emails in our inbox with catchy subject lines promising myriad wonderful opportunities from cheap and exotic vacations to deep discounts on must-have products to offers for reversing hair loss and improving your love life. But of course a vast majority of recipients take the logical course and delete the sometimes alluring but often ridiculous missives without a moment’s hesitation, recognizing them for the waste of time and potentially mal

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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What Airbnb’s data on New York says (and doesn’t say) about its hosts

The Next Web

As part of a previous agreement to introduce transparency into its practices, Airbnb released the first of its regional ‘Compact’ reports yesterday — this one specifically covering the home sharing landscape in New York City. The data itself provides an interesting look into how Airbnb sees itself as, generally, a paragon for the community. In more than one instance, the company describes its platform as an ‘economic lifeline’ for the hosts it serves.

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Welcome to our latest Software Update: Version 5.7

Wild Apricot

We’re excited to announce that Version 5.7 is now live! This means you can expect lots of updates, bug fixes, and a list of new features ready for use.

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12 Early Adopters of the.NGO and.ONG Domains

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Unlike the.ORG domain which can be registered by any individual or brand (but mostly registered by nonprofits and socially conscious for-profits), the new.NGO and.ONG domains can only be registered by nonprofits, charities, NGOs (non-governmental organizations), and ONGs (non-governmental organizations in a romance-based language ). Think about that for a second or two.

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14-Step Guide for Getting Started with a Capital Campaign

Donor Search

This post was written by Ryan Woroniecki, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. So, your organization needs to raise a significant amount of money for a particular project. After examining all fundraising routes, you’ve determined that a capital campaign is the right way to go.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Self-Care for Social Changemakers: What I learned from Aisha Moore

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As part of the research for our book, The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit: Impact without Burnout , I have been following the various conversations threads about self-care, avoiding burnout, compassion fatigue, and work/life balance in the nonprofit and social change sectors. A colleague who I have worked with in the past, Aisha Moore , a health and social justice professional tweeted me from the Mindful Leadership Summit.

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Looking Forward: What 2016 Promises for All Things Tech

Byte Technology

It’s said that life moves pretty fast, and in the world of tech gadgets and gear, apps and programs, cloud computing and massive online networks that’s certainly true. Innovation in the industry is an absolute constant as we increasingly give over our daily existence to things designed to make our lives easier, more seamless, more fun and more productive.

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How to Create a Culture of Content

See3

Alicia B. Johnston, Marketing Associate at Sprout Social, talks about what it takes to create a culture of content at nonprofits. The post How to Create a Culture of Content appeared first on The See3 Blog.

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December 2015 Update: A Year in Review

Wild Apricot

If you’re like us, you’re using this time between the holidays to reflect on everything you’ve done this last year. At Wild Apricot, there’s so much that’s happened, it’s hard to pick what to talk about!

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!

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NGO and.ONG Domains 50% Off Through December 31! Use Code: TECH4Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Enset , the world’s only nonprofit domain registrar, is offering a 50% discount on the new.NGO and.ONG domains launched in May exclusively for NGOs, ONGs, nonprofits, and charities. To see if your first choice of domains is still available, search enset.ngo and enter coupon code: TECH4Good at checkout to receive the 50% discount. The average price is $59.99 thus only $30 with the discount and that’s for both a.NGO and.ONG domain because domains are sold as a bundle.

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Best New Leadership Book Of 2015

Eric Jacobsen Blog

After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this year, my pick for 2015's best new leadership book is, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman , Although the book is authored by an award-winning financial advisor and primarily written for professionals in the financial services industry, this book is a must read for any leader who wants to create a nurturing heart culture that hinges on the human-centric values the next generation of employees hold in high regard.

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Happy, Healthy Nonprofit: Stressed? Color Yourself Calm

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As part of the research for my next book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit , with Aliza Sherman, I’m not just reading, but actually testing out some of the techniques suggested for mindfulness. One of the most popular: coloring books. Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore. Adult coloring books, filled with mesmerizing designs and even swear words are a hit, not just because it is fun to color.

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The Year in Review: The Best Tech Stories of 2015

Byte Technology

Whatever your personal penchant in the world of all things tech—the latest in gaming and gadgets, the newest social media must-tries, cutting-edge wireless innovations—everyone can certainly agree that 2015 has been a good year for the industry. Companies and corporations large and small have rolled out some truly extraordinary things, from changing what we pay for our cellphone plans to apps that make our lives easier or just more fun.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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A Breakthrough in Raising Money Through YouTube Videos

See3

Today, YouTube released "donation cards," which is a simple add-on to YouTube videos that allows anyone watching to donate to a nonprofit organization directly from a video. Here's what your nonprofit needs to know to about this breakthrough in raising money online. The post A Breakthrough in Raising Money Through YouTube Videos appeared first on The See3 Blog.

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Free Expert Webinar: Happy & Healthy - 10 Tips for Impact without Burnout

Wild Apricot

Tech leaders and authors, Beth Kanter and Aliza Sherman will share 10 powerful techniques for nonprofit and association leaders to avoid burnout and get more energy for 2016!

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Make the Ask—How to Write a Fundraising Letter

NonProfit Hub

During the holidays, many people celebrate by getting together with family and friends, eating too much, exchanging gifts and drinking lots of hot cocoa. In the nonprofit world, the end of the year usually also means sending a fundraising appeal letter to your supporters. Before you fire off another letter asking people to support your nonprofit, review these tips to increase giving rates and make your constituents feel more like part of your mission.

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Implementing an LMS (or: Good Information Never Gets Stale)

Gyrus

Recently I was looking for background information about implementing an LMS. Naturally I did what most people do and searched the Internet for “lms implementation.” After working my way down the list I noticed a link to the PDF “ 339 Tips on the Implementation of an LMS or LCMS ,” by the Elearning Guild. The document seemed interesting so I opened the link and noticed it was published November 20 th , 2006.

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Nonprofits Are Leveraging the Cloud, but Does It Have to Be So Complex?

Effectively managing cloud technology is getting more complex. From cybersecurity concerns, vendor lock-in, cost increases, or lack of transparency on costs, it can quickly get out of control. Knowing what you can control and finding a platform that’s built with nonprofits in mind is key.