Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 3, 2018
Cause awareness and giving days can be very powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising campaigns. The real-time, in-the-moment nature of cause awareness and giving days can inspire donors to give provided that your nonprofit knows how to promote the days effectively. The first step is to decide which days to build a campaign upon and add them to your 2019 editorial calendar.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 27, 2018
Here are all the free nonprofit webinars I could find happening in January.
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The Next Web
DECEMBER 8, 2018
Less than a decade ago, I left a high-paying tech job in New York City to found my own SEO-optimization company. It was a calculated risk — I had a family to support but did not pursue investors or venture capital. Instead, I focused on organically building a consulting company, and using it to later incubate my software company. Since I left my job in November 2011, I have personally sold around $3 million of business to date (without an enterprise sales background).
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
DECEMBER 4, 2018
With Giving Tuesday behind us, it's time to highlight just a few of the organizations who ran stellar campaigns, activated supporters, and beat their fundraising goals. Successful fundraising campaigns come in many shapes and sizes, and not every tactic works for every organization's audience. Each of these five organizations exemplifies different ways to make industry best practices and technology tools work in a way that resonates with their supporter base.
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.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Note from Beth: As we head into the holiday season and year-end giving, I invited Amy Neumann to share some thoughts about giving and her new book, “ Simple Acts to Change the World.” Guest Post: Giving the Gift of Giving by Amy Neumann. “Nothing else in life is such a maker of joy and cheer as the privilege of doing good.” — James Russell Miller.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 20, 2018
By Becky Brooks , Director of Communications at Animoto , an online video maker that makes it easy to create marketing videos for social media and beyond. Facebook has, for a couple years now, committed to making their platforms “video first.” Unsurprisingly, other networks followed suit. From Twitter to Pinterest to Instagram to LinkedIn, social networks are becoming environments where video content not only thrives, but is expected.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Check out this list of great nonprofit blogs next time you need advice, insights on the nonprofit sector, or just a good read.
NonProfit Hub
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Many nonprofit organizations are unaware of the impact content marketing can have on enhancing awareness, creating brand loyalty and generating revenue. However, it is impossible to overestimate the impact of high-quality content and well-thought-out content strategy on the image of the organization and the overall level of engagement. Here are some tips on how to craft a successful content marketing strategy. 1.
Gyrus
DECEMBER 5, 2018
How To Find The Right Learning Management System For Employee Training. Employee training has always been one of the most important concerns of businesses around the world. But, traditional training methods consume much time and costs in the process. This is why modern-day entrepreneurs are getting inclined towards ‘LMS or learning management system’ that is known to create a virtual learning environment for the perfect delivery of online training courses.
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 28, 2018
Allison Fine and I have been actively researching and writing about AI for Social Good and Nonprofits. Most recently, we co-authored a policy brief for the Toda Peace Institute on artificial intelligence and its implications for civil society. We are tracking reports, articles, and new items about AI and Social Good. Here’s this month’s roundup. People’s Guide to AI: This comprehensive beginner’s guide to understanding AI and other data-driven tech explains AI-based technologies so that
Givinga
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Sixty-four percent of consumers are “extremely likely” to buy from a company that takes a stand on social issues. That’s part of the reason many companies are developing corporate social responsibility (CSR), strategies and integrating them into their overall business strategy. In addition to consumer and sales benefits, CSR (also known by the broader term, corporate responsibility, or CR) initiatives can help companies attract top talent, engage employees, and improve their brand equity.
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. She also works part time as Head of Digital for Barnardos Ireland and does freelance consulting. . 1) You can get $10k per month in free advertising from Google. Google Ad Grants is an in-kind programme that gives non-profits free access to Google business tools, and incredibly, $10,000 per month in free advertising on their Google Ads platform.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Find the perfect nonprofit app to help you design your day, schedule your tasks, and more in this list.
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!
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Rock the Vote has been mobilizing the youth vote for almost 30 years. From GOTV to grassroots organizing, their efforts have helped create unprecedented levels of engagement from young people. We called up Jen Tolentino, Director of Policy & Civic Tech at Rock the Vote to talk about their mobilization strategy and the role of technology in organizing.
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Many membership-based organizations are moving to enterprise customer relationship management (CRM) platforms as the foundation for their association management software (AMS). And for good reason. It’s an approach that puts members at the center of an association’s activities. Just consider this: According to the research firm Forrester, CRM is about supporting “the key activities of targeting, acquiring, retaining, understanding and collaborating with customers”.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 5, 2018
No, I’m not talking about the cute red Muppet. ELMO stands for “ Enough! Let’s Move On.” It is a ritual or organizational norm that can used during meetings to avoid unnecessary discussions that don’t support the meeting objectives. It’s a fun way to avoid one of the most common meeting productivity killers: Rabbit Holes.
NonProfit Hub
DECEMBER 7, 2018
Some organizations’ causes don’t attract donations as much as solving world hunger or helping abused animals, but it doesn’t mean they’re any less important. If your nonprofit has a niche cause and you’ve been struggling to find new supporters, these tips could help. Ask, ask, ask. A lot of people with obscure causes are scared to make asks out of fear of rejection.
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.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 13, 2018
By Katy Teson , a content strategist at Wired Impact , an organization seeking to make powerful websites something all nonprofits can afford. She also writes about digital marketing with helpful and actionable advice on Wired Impact’s nonprofit marketing blog and for their online guides. Are you getting that sinking feeling that your nonprofit’s website isn’t helping your mission as much as it could?
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 13, 2018
With the new location gadget you can map your members, saving your and your visitors time and effort. Check out what you can do and how to use it in this post.
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
DECEMBER 6, 2018
Annual Reports are a staple of nonprofit life, but are they worth it? When used correctly, they can be a powerful tool for communicating your impact, but it's important to create them in a way that makes them easy to understand, conducive to sharing, and persuasive to a wide variety of reader perspectives. To avoid costly Annual Report mistakes and produce a valuable piece of collateral for your organization, take some cues from a few of 2018's stand-out annual reports, and download our comprehe
Nimble AMS
DECEMBER 17, 2018
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way we interact with technology in our everyday lives. Leading companies like Netflix and Amazon use AI to connect with consumers and provide the highly-personalized experiences that we’ve all come to expect. As for-profit companies provide these increasingly personalized experiences using AI, your members will expect the same in more areas of their lives ?
Advertiser: Digital Ocean
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.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Google.Org is giving away $25 million to humanitarian projects that use Google’s machine learning technology. The “ A.I. Impact Challenge ” is based on Google’s belief that artificial intelligence can provide new solutions to old problems and improve people’s lives. I recently interviewed Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink, Head of Product Impact, who designed the challenged to learn more.
Givinga
DECEMBER 18, 2018
2018 has been a hallmark year for corporate giving. New records were set in ROI, donor advised funds (DAFs) and other areas as corporations addressed the rising importance of philanthropy in engaging employees, attracting talent, and building brands. Perhaps most importantly, technology has sped up the dissemination and adoption of emerging types of giving such as crowdfunding.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 31, 2018
An Interview with Matt Roberts-Davies , General Manager of M-Changa – an official partner of the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. According to the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law , there are 6,500+ NGOs registered with the NGOs Coordination Board in Kenya. 1) From the outside, it appears that NGOs in Kenya do not have access to the traditional fundraising services that are so common here in the United States, such as a “Donate” page for processing credit cards and PayPal accou
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Take a look at our December update for a round up of everything that happened in 2018, an introduction to location mapping, and info on some product updates.
Advertiser: Syncrony
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