Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Except for a short test in 2009 , your nonprofit’s Facebook Fans have never seen all your posts and as most of us have by now have realized, the percentage that do has gotten significantly smaller over time. The most recent changes to Facebook’s Edgerank has decreased the percentage to 6-9% on the Nonprofit Organizations Facebook Page. Personally, I am not surprised or annoyed much by the changes.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Nonprofits that effectively thank and regularly communicate with donors will have an easier time retaining them. Here's 8 ways to thank donors online.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Benetech is a tech social enterprise. While our activities often creates jobs beyond the core high technology jobs around software development and user support, we don't see it as our core competency. When we do something that creates entry level jobs in quantity, we reach out to social enterprise partners who specialize in job creation and training.

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NCE Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Coming up on Thanksgiving, I wanted to share a top ten list of things I’m thankful for when it comes to social media. 10. Restricted social media like Path to share with a select group of people. 9. Getting up to the minute news via Twitter. 8. Learning what rhymes with purple from Pinterest. 7. Meeting a co-presenter online and working virtually with her for a year before meeting in real life. 6.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2012

My inbox has been polluted by a rash of these this week. They're so badly formatted, it's hard to believe anyone would fall for them. The spammers haven't even tried to make the reply-to address look legit. Some have a sender name from UPS but use the FedEx logo. Like this site , I'm assuming these are malware delivery devices, but don't intend to experiment.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Each Friday through the end of 2012 I am going to donate $10 to one of my Favorite Nonprofits in the hopes of inspiring others to donate more often. If you are a nonprofit, please help me get the word out about #FundraisingFriday to your supporters. Hopefully you’ll be able to convert a few fans, followers, and friends into donors. If you donate $10 to your favorite nonprofit, please post the name and website of the nonprofit below.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Tweets can travel faster than the speed of light and Facebook is word-of-mouth on steroids. But can you raise money using social media?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

It’s a terrific experience to spend a weekend hacking for social good. Knowing that you’re working with literally thousands of others worldwide makes it simply awe-inspiring. That’s why we love Random Hacks of Kindness Global: 2 days + 30 countries + 3000 geeks working on making the world a better, safer place. Its mission is strongly aligned with our own at our SocialCoding4Good project: build awareness of technology serving humanity, engage technical volunteers to contribute their time and tal

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of November 11th). You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks).

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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NCE Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

First, I hope you vote today ! Did you know that Facebook is doing real time tracking of voting today? John Haydon , who is a social media specialist that I have referenced numerous times , has a great brief video showing you what Facebook is up to. After viewing it, think how you can use the demographic information provided by Facebook to better target your audience and to better engage with them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Last month, I had the honor of keynoting the Social Good Brasil Conference and one of the other keynote speakers was Peter Sims, author of “ Little Bets: How Breakthrough Ideas Emerge from Small Discoveries.” I will have a full book review coming. One message in the book is not start with a big idea with it all planned out in advance, but to make a methodical series of little bets about what might be a good direction and learning from lots of little failures and from small wins to

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Most nonprofits approach social media with the strategy of increasing awareness for their cause by posting and sharing content on their profiles and then when time permits, engaging their fans and followers as they respond to the content posted and shared by the nonprofits. That’s what social media marketing is and the premise upon which all social media strategies are conceived, launched, and maintained.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Year-end is fast approaching, but the challenges of turning your strategy into a reality may have only just begun. Additional emails will need to be written, designed, produced – and that’s not even half of it! Safe to say, there’s still plenty left to do.

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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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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

The latest session of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) just concluded last week. The session was pretty successful, in that the Committee called for an extraordinary general assembly meeting in December with the aim of calling a diplomatic conference to finalize the Treaty for the Visually Impaired in June 2013.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

If your organization is just getting started with fundraising event planning, here are some fresh ideas to ensure your event is effective in raising awareness and funds.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

The 70 tips below make for a good list for learning how to become a better leader when you don't have a lot of time to read books about leadership. And, if you've been a leader for a long time, how about taking a few minutes to run through the list and scoring yourself on how well you carry out each leadership skill? 1. Don't micromanage 2. Don't be a bottleneck 3.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Note from Beth: November 27th is “ Giving Tuesday ,” and marks the busy season for nonprofits, especially fundraisers and marketers. It is also a time for us to reflect for a moment, say thanks, give back, and donate to our favorite charities. So, over the next few weeks, I will highlighting useful social fundraising resources and clever social good causes as well as featuring several guest posts.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Date: Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Time: 1-1:45pm EST. Cost: Free. How to Register: Sign up ! Presented By: Heather Mansfield. View: All Webinars for Nonprofits. The Mobile Web is often discussed as a future trend that nonprofits have time to prepare for, but the reality is that by the end of 2013, the majority of your supporters and donors will be viewing your website and social media content on mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Is your nonprofit raising money on it’s website? I’m guessing the answer is yes.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Reinforcing the need for better donor development and retention are new data from Blackbaud that show a decline in charitable giving overall and only a slight increase in online giving in the three months through September, compared to the same period last year.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Here's our round-up of free nonprofit webinars scheduled for December 2012. This month’s topics include: e-strategy; perfect phrases for fundraising; nonprofit sustainability; the mobile revolution; engaging supporters with video; and much more.

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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.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

The book Humanize makes the case for innovating the way we lead and manage our organizations. It suggests that last century’s mechanical models of management have become outdated in today’s more social world, and our challenge now is to create more human organizations that are more open, trustworthy, generative, and courageous. The very same elements that made social media a success.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

The State of Nonprofit Data report was released this week (hat tip to Ted Fickes ). Idealware and NTEN prepared the report based on a survey in April 2012 with nearly 400 nonprofit organizations about how they manage and use data. The report found that nonprofits are either doing a lot with their metrics or not much at all. These barriers that keep nonprofits from collecting data and identified in the report include: data collection, expertise, time, and money.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

November 27, 2012 is the first ever #GivingTuesday. Launched to inspire charitable giving and conscious consumerism throughout the giving season, the 11 nonprofit gift programs listed below are ideal holiday gifts for family members, friends and work colleagues who are committed to social good and would rather you donate and invest in a nonprofit than spend money on another candle, sweater, or bath gift set.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

The first days following a disaster like Hurricane Sandy or other emergencies can be crucial for organizations as they reach out to supporters and request help. Here are 7 tips for engaging with your supporters during a time of need.

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