June, 2016

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10 Must-Add Nonprofits on Snapchat

Nonprofit Tech for Good

It’s not easy to tell a good Snapchat story, but the nonprofits listed below are making a concerted effort to pioneer Snapchat storytelling. Doing so requires a willingness to experiment beyond traditional social media marketing and an understanding that there is no immediate payoff in terms of fundraising. In time, Snapcash may be used for fundraising, but for now it’s all about being an early adopter.

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Geek Heresy

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I just finished reading Kentaro Toyama’s new book, Geek Heresy, tackling the cult of technology as a cure-all for society’s ills. He’s a geek (former Microsoft Research guy) who is making the case that technology doesn’t make the kind of social impact it claims to deliver. There’s often more value to me in reading iconoclastic books than feel-good affirmations of popular icons!

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How we grew our website traffic by 5,000% in 3 months (with zero advertising)

The Next Web

554. That’s how much monthly website traffic we had to our website three months ago. 20 visitors a day may sound encouraging if you’re starting a personal project, but when your goal is to build a successful business with a team counting on you… Well, you’re probably screwed. And if we continued at that pace, we would’ve been. So what did we do? After a few minutes of panic, we got down to reality, and started experimenting with any possible source of traffic to our website.

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Just the Facts: Web Hosting Truths & Myths

Byte Technology

When it comes to the world of web hosting, myths and truths abound. Web hosting is complicated… or is it? The best hosts are free … or are they? Nothing is more important than a company with good customer and tech support … or are there other, more critical elements you should be considering? The real truth is that delving into and gaining a full understanding of the world of web hosting is neither complicated nor easy—rather, the reality falls somewhere in the middle, a virtual gray area where

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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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24 Free Nonprofit Webinars for June 2016

Wild Apricot

Looking to continue your non-profit education? We've got you covered. Choose from among these 24 free webinars for June 2016.

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Adding to your Board? Top Ten Questions to Ask when Choosing a Board Recruiting Service

BoardAssist

Identifying new trustees for your board of directors is one of the most important functions any nonprofit board performs. And with nearly 2 million board seats opening up in this country every year, board recruiting can be challenging. For that reason, many nonprofits opt to turn to board recruiting services like BoardAssist for help. Choosing the best board recruiting service for your nonprofit is critical.

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3 Reasons Why I Hate the Nonprofit Sector

NonProfit Hub

Nick Small has been at Nonprofit Hub for the last two years with his hands in everything from social media strategy to business development and running marketing efforts. As the new Managing Editor, you’ll be seeing his byline a little more often and a shift in voice from Nonprofit Hub content. __. Before you get too upset with the title of this article, hear me out. .

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5 lessons for building a scalable SaaS sales machine

The Next Web

When we started Teamleader, we liked to read the GrooveHQ blogs – they were full of practical tips on how to build a startup, and Groove CEO Alex Turnbull was incredibly transparent about GrooveHQ’s MRR growth. Blogs like those helped me think about my own company. And having successfully gone from 5k to 100k MRR in less than 24 months, what better way to help others than by sharing our story.

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Finding Focus: Simple Tips to Ditch Workplace Distraction

Byte Technology

No matter whether you’re a work-from-home telecommuter, high-powered executive with the coveted corner office or a resident of the ubiquitous corporate cube farm, constant distractions during the workday are a sad and annoying reality. Indeed, being able to buckle down and focus intently on the many tasks at hand or instead be pulled in a million different directions by ringing phones, chatty coworkers or even just multiple projects can mean the difference between stellar creativity and stalled

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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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June Update: Why is Next Month Special for Nonprofits?

Wild Apricot

What is so special about July for membership organizations? Based on a study we conducted of over 1 million events you’ve created in Wild Apricot, July is the hottest month for big events. We’re talking retreats, conventions, and conferences.

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How the Nonprofit Sector Can Share What We Learn and Why We Should

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: I’ve been a big believer in shared knowledge and learning for the sector. IssueLab has been working for ten years to apply the age-old knowledge management question, “what if I knew what others know?” to the hard-earned lessons of nonprofits and foundations. While they confess that they still don’t know the ultimate answer to that question, they have learned a thing or two in their continued pursuit of that goal.

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Four Great Reasons to Join a Nonprofit Board

BoardAssist

Why should you consider filling one of the 1.8 million nonprofit board seats that open up in the US every year? Most candidates come to us with an answer to this question before we even ask. We hear, “My wife is pregnant and I want to model ‘giving back’ for our children,” “I was always a leader in college and grad school but until now I’ve been too busy to give back,” and “I feel an obligation to share because I’ve been so fortunate” among many other great reasons.

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Storymakers 2016 Winners

Tech Soup

The Storymakers 2016 campaign surpassed all of our expectations. We received more than 600 submissions from 35+ countries, including mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong for the first time. And our Twitter chat was more global than ever before, with people from 20 countries participating! Now, without further ado, here are the winners of Storymakers 2016.

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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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How much does it cost to start a software company?

The Next Web

How much money do you think it takes to start a software company? $10,000? $100,000? One million dollars? A lot of startups talk about revenue, but not many talk about costs — operating or starting up. Note: Assume everything I ever write relating to software is about bootstrapping/not involving VCs. I’ve worked with startups who raised capital and it’s not better or worse than bootstrapping, but it is a different mindset when you’re spending someone else’s money.

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Leveraging the Latest Trends in Non-Profit Website Design

Byte Technology

In the world of non-profit organizations and institutions, credibility is everything. Consider this: when someone—a potential donor, volunteer or other kind of supporter—first learns of your group, what is the first-step they’ll most likely take in determining your legitimacy and reputation? They’ll probably zoom straight to your website to get an instant sense of who you are, what your stand for and the cause you support.

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Meet the See3ples: Mitch Hurst

See3

In March, Mitch Hurst joined the See3 Communications team. He is a Senior Consultant, working to expand the See3 network. The post Meet the See3ples: Mitch Hurst appeared first on The See3 Blog.

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Reflections from Arts Leaders Workshop: Resilient Leaders from the Inside/Out

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Earlier this month I was in Boston for the annual convention for Americans for the Arts where I facilitated a leadership development pre-conference workshop, “Impact without Burnout: Resilient Arts Leaders from the Inside/Out.” I was lucky enough to collaborate with Janet McIntyre , a nonprofit leadership coach and Jeffrey Golde , Adjunct Professor of Management: Columbia Business School, along with Abe Flores from AFTA.

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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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Top Ten Tips for Finding a Perfect Nonprofit Board

BoardAssist

You asked. We listened. We hope you find our Top Ten Tips for Finding a Perfect Nonprofit Board useful. For more on finding that perfect fit, download our free book, Giving Back , complete with case studies and answers to the FAQs we are asked most about board service. Ready to join a board? Tell us more so we can find you your dream board! Top Ten Tips for Finding a Perfect Nonprofit Board. 1.

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Turning Events Attendees and Volunteers into Major Donors: 8 Strategies

Donor Search

In the first place, planning and pulling off a successful fundraising event is challenging for all nonprofits, regardless of size or status. But for those nonprofits who are looking to procure major gifts from their event attendees and volunteers, the process can be even more involved.

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7 common mistakes to avoid when naming your app

The Next Web

What’s in a name? In the app universe, where Apple and Android users have over three million apps to choose from and attention spans are shrinking to all time lows, the answer’s simple: Everything. While a weak name won’t necessarily spell disaster for a well-conceived product, a great name makes the all-important first impression. Here are seven common mistakes to avoid when deciding on a name for your app. 1.

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Plugging In: Utilizing the Most Important WordPress Options

Byte Technology

It takes only a brief look at the impressive statistics surrounding website builder WordPress to realize what an online juggernaut it really is: Currently, nearly 75 million sites are built on the platform and half of all those accounts are hosted directly on the company’s site. Additionally, WordPress-related keywords get 37 million searches each month; the program is available in 40 different languages; and 22 percent of new U.S. registered domain names run exclusively on the platform.

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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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Guideline For Finding Your Organization’s Ideal LMS

Gyrus

Have your cake and eat it too, a guideline for finding your organization's ideal LMS. A post written by Meghayu Advaryu. Want to deploy and maintain the e-learnings that you have spent so much time and effort to develop? Do you want to be able to create quality actionable e-learnings? Then you’re in the market for a Learning Management System (LMS).

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Powering the Nonprofit Community through Customer Support

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Powering the Nonprofit Community through Customer Support Guest Post. by Dorie Wallace Vice President, Customer Support, Blackbaud. Millions of nonprofits around the globe do incredible work each day to make the world a better place for all of us. Running a nonprofit is possibly one of the most important jobs out there. At Blackbaud , we get very excited and inspired by our nonprofit customers’ successes and breakthroughs –it constantly drives us to look for ways to improve our technology and cu

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The Cost of Starting a Nonprofit in Every State

NonProfit Hub

The process of starting a nonprofit requires a fair amount of savvy and know-how. Building from the ground up, it’s often difficult knowing where to start. Questions arise like “What do I need” and “Why do I need it?” One of the biggest question marks comes up when it’s time to calculate the cost of your nonprofit. Harbor Compliance offers free informational resources for every state that can begin to answer the “whats” and “whys” in your initial budget.

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Our Recipe for Nonprofit Success this Summer

See3

To help you get in the summer spirit and stay on track with all you need to do, we pulled together our favorite summer recipe: the one to help you use this time wisely and get on track for your fall fundraising campaign and beyond. The post Our Recipe for Nonprofit Success this Summer appeared first on The See3 Blog.

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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.