Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 16, 2014
'Social network communities are highly responsive to giving and promoting your nonprofit on cause awareness days provided that your nonprofit prepares at least one month in advance. The trick is to build a sense of anticipation among your fans and followers and an essential first step is to select and add relevant cause awareness days to your nonprofit’s editorial calendar.
EveryAction
DECEMBER 2, 2014
'At last, #GivingTuesday is upon us! In case you don''t know, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday is dedicated to giving back after all of the indulgences of the days before. Since its founding in 2012, #GivingTuesday has grown into a internationally recognized day of charity and of sharing hope + awareness around the boundless causes + endless opportunities to give back.
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TechImpact
DECEMBER 30, 2014
'Huh? Responsive?! You mean my website needs to be able to talk to web visitors all by itself? Not exactly. What it does mean, however, is that your website needs to be able to talk to devices. A responsive website is one that, depending on the type of device a web visitor is accessing your […]. The post Why Your Nonprofit’s Website Needs To Be Responsive appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
DECEMBER 1, 2014
'Our networked world has advanced to a point where information technology is touching all aspects of society. The cost of prototyping and deploying new technology tools is now extremely low and data has the potential to accelerate social progress in areas ranging from poverty to human rights, education, health, and the environment. However, we have yet to come to grips with what is ethical and what the laws should be in relation to rapidly changing technologies.
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Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 15, 2014
'Here is a list of resources to help you get your organization (e.g., member renewals, events, volunteer recruitment, website and much more) off to a good start in 2015.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 16, 2014
'The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. While embracing a comprehensive, long-term breaking news and crisis communications strategy is challenging for many nonprofits, all nonprofits, regardless of their size, can tap into the power of cause awareness days. Your nonprofit can create your own cause awareness day campaign or build one around those cause awareness days that already exist, such as Earth Day on April 22 ( #EarthDay) , Internation
EveryAction
DECEMBER 18, 2014
'Whether you''ve been filing reports for years or managing your first PAC, you understand the crucial role that filing software plays in making sure the numbers always come out right. We asked Vicky Schumacher, the EveryAction Team''s PAC pro , for some tips on how to avoid the most common, annoying filing pitfalls + the ways that you can leverage your accounting tech into an advantage at reporting time.
TechImpact
DECEMBER 10, 2014
'Non-profits interested in SEO usually focus on content strategy to go through web optimization. SEO, however, is not all about your content. Here are some other factors to consider if your SEO starts to drag. Page download speed Content is important to SEO, but so is user experience. Slow download speeds lead to a higher […]. The post What Really Matters To Nonprofit SEO appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
DECEMBER 16, 2014
'My personal goal is to channel the aspirations of the technology community to do more social good. More and more of my time is spent around both raising money and raising awareness of how much more could be done with technology to increase social impact. In this update, I’m delighted to be able to share Benetech’s latest efforts to do both. First, I’ll cover our biggest fundraising effort of the year: individual philanthropy is crucial to us; it’s the portion that makes 10X impact possible!
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
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Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 5, 2014
'This week''s link round-up offers insight and ideas on: board meeting breakout sessions, tools for capturing and acting on member feedback, reinventing your events, and developing an "attitude of gratitude".
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 9, 2014
'My colleague, Alexandra Samuel, has published a report over at Vision Critical based on integrating survey data with consumers actual social media usage versus self-reporting. So, in other words, research respondents opt-in to integrating their answers with their social media profiles. The methodology and report provide some great insights about how to think about social media behaviors of our audience.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 28, 2014
'All launched in 2014, the mobile apps listed below created by nonprofits clearly demonstrate that nonprofits are evolving in their approach to mobile apps. The hard truth is that only 39% of mobile apps are opened 11 times or more and 20% of apps are only opened once. That said, the rapid sales of smartphones worldwide ensure a growing a mobile app audience in coming years, but for nonprofit mobile apps to be successful they must be well-designed and useful.
EveryAction
DECEMBER 8, 2014
'If the huge success of #GivingTuesday teaches us anything, it''s that good marketing is a nonprofit''s best friend. Could your organization use some help in making the most out of its marketing resources? Are you looking to brush up on your skills or just curious about what your colleagues around the country are up to? Here''s a list of nonprofit marketing conferences that every marketing maven should have on their radar for 2015.
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!
TechImpact
DECEMBER 22, 2014
'Cloud computing is an exciting technology that is projected to become pervasive in not only nonprofits, but in the common person’s daily life. However, there is a sense of discomfort associated with the novel technology. Many do not fully understand the technology, what it can offer an organization, or even fully understand exactly how it […].
Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 4, 2014
'Edward M. Marshall''s book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book''s section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. Marshall says that there are seven different, important roles and responsibilities of collaborative leaders when leading teams , and those leaders should select the appropriate style to meet the team''s needs.
Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 12, 2014
'In this guest post, Alex Balan offers his take on 5 social media trends non-profits should pay attention to for 2015.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 11, 2014
'Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the Social Innovation Summit , a twice annual event that represents a global convening of thought leaders in technology, investment, philanthropy, international development, and business. I’ve been going every year since 2009 to cover the event on my blog. Out of all the amazing speakers and discussions , I was lucky enough to sit down with Barb Newhouse, President & Chief Executive Officer.
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.
See3
DECEMBER 16, 2014
'For the past couple of days - weeks, really - I’ve scanned the news in the evening and walked away saying to myself, “God, the world is terrible.” Then something like #illridewithyou pops up and I’m reminded of the overwhelming power of the world’s do-gooders to make things less terrible. The post #illridewithyou: Kindness Catalysts appeared first on The See3 Blog.
EveryAction
DECEMBER 30, 2014
'In the nonprofit world, donors are essential. And at the end of the year, after all of the fundraising and cold calling and calling-to-action , it''s important to express appreciation for the supporters that are so instrumental in keeping your organization moving forward (and if we''re honest, keeping the lights on!). A standard thank you is always nice, but going the extra mile to show your donors how much they mean to you can pay out dividends down the road.
TechImpact
DECEMBER 4, 2014
'Most nonprofit organizations are small. In fact, with over 7.4% of the world’s workforce employed in the nonprofit sector, a vast majority of those individuals are working as individuals, or in organizations less than 50 people. Because of their relative size, and in ability to spend money on anything but the necessities, making a purchasing […].
Tech Soup
DECEMBER 15, 2014
'How would you like to write a check to your favorite nonprofit, library, or charitable religious organization for $12,000 this holiday season? I'm sure most of us would love to make this kind of generous gift. But, if you’re not in a position to whip out your checkbook and make that size donation, here's the next best thing: Give the gift of TechSoup membership!
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Wild Apricot
DECEMBER 22, 2014
'Here are details on our next Expert Webinar: Tools For More Effective Board Meetings – January 21st.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 5, 2014
'Note from Beth : Over the past six months, I’ve been on an advisory group for project that my colleague Jay Geneske at the Rockefeller Foundation has spearheaded to help build the capacity of nonprofits in storytelling skills. The Foundation recognized that a big opportunity exists between the intersection of story and technology, and launched a research project to consider the role that digital technology can play in elevating the practice of storytelling as a means to improve the wel
NTEN
DECEMBER 17, 2014
'Nonprofit folks are pros when it comes to doing more with less! Now you can double the impact of your donation dollars by supporting the 2015 NTEN Challenge. Donate to NTEN in the next 48 hours, and Jon Biedermann , VP of DonorPerfect CRM Fundraising Software, will match your donations of up to $2,500! Any donation received on Crowdrise or directly to NTEN will qualify for the match up to $2,500 total.
EveryAction
DECEMBER 10, 2014
'If this is your first time coming to RootsCamp , then welcome! If you’re a seasoned pro (like many on the EveryAction team) then we’re excited to see you again. If you aren''t attending, there''s still time! Tickets are on sale until the end of the week.
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