Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

By Scot Chisholm , CEO and Co-founder of Classy ––a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. If it seems like we’ve been talking about 2020 for decades, it’s because we have been. Over the last century, futurists and experts in nearly every field have made some kind of declarative prediction for 2020 and what the world would be like when it finally arrived.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Cybersecurity is an issue that’s on everyone’s mind. If you visit a web site, it seems that you are forever haunted by emails, ads and other forms of artificial intelligence. For many consumers, this begs the questions, ‘what type of information are companies gathering about me?’, and ‘what is being done to protect my privacy?’. To answer the call, the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) will be going into effect on Jan. 1, 2020.

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OCTOBER 2, 2019

Getting started with a nonprofit annual report for the first time, or just want a refresher? Simplify the process with this ultimate guide full of expert advice and examples.

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OCTOBER 10, 2019

Five billion data field exchanges a month. Wow. What have we learned? That the structure of your data matters a great deal, particularly if you need data exchanges to be quick and inexpensive. To do that--one needs to structure the data correctly in the first place. Dry topic? Sorry. Here is a fun animation to make it more interesting! Caution: the music starts up in scene three, and you'll be humming the tune later today.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 8, 2019

In my work as a trainer and facilitator, I make workshops and master classes as interactive as possible, incorporating peer discussion, movement, and creativity. I feel this makes a better learning experience. The same goes for in-person meetings. However, these days so many of my meetings take place online, typically on Zoom, and interactivity can be a challenge.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

The National Retail Federation expects online holiday sales in the United States to increase 14 percent to $163 billion in 2019. By shopping at any of the 48 online stores listed below, socially conscious and ethical consumers can channel some of their consumer spending power into the nonprofit sector and the Greater Good. For those that prefer to donate money as gifts, consider purchasing a charity gift card from TisBest.org.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires certain businesses to make accommodations for people with disabilities. Businesses that fall under Title I, those that operate 20 or more weeks per year with at least 15 full-time employees, or Title III, those that fall under the category of “public accommodation,” are covered by the ADA.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 15, 2019

If you find that checking in registrants for your events is a slow and error-prone process, with the new QR code feature you can check in each attendee in under 2 seconds.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Is keeping up with technology trends on your association’s radar? These three should be on your priority list to ensure a great member experience. As your association grows and evolves, its needs change. Meanwhile, technology advances aren’t standing still for your association. They’re evolving, too. Failing to keep up with technology may cause your organization to fall behind in its ability to deliver a great member experience.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Photo by Amanda/Flicker. I am thrilled to be presenting with my colleague, Ananda Leeke in Boston next week at the Resilience at Work Conference. We will be doing early morning sessions to engage participants in some mindful moment and movement exercises. I’m going to share different techniques for weaving mindful moment and exercises into your workday.

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Non Profit Quarterly

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Whiskey5jda [ CC BY 3.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons. October 15, 2019; TechCrunch. GoFundMe is expanding its services to offer a “free” fundraising platform to charities of all sizes. However, it is not necessarily free, and it is not necessarily going to be a good solution for all nonprofits. GoFundMe was born from the vision of Brad Damphousse and Andy Ballester to help individuals and small groups raise money.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe ––a free fundraising platform for charities, people, and the causes you care about. To date, more than 50 million donors have given over $5 billion through the GoFundMe fundraisers. The public counts on nonprofit organizations to champion important issues and bring about positive change. But a nonprofit organization’s yearly financial budget isn’t always enough for its goals.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Dunkin Donuts. Hulu. Domino’s Pizza. CVS Pharmacy. Winn Dixie. These recognizable retailers, restaurants, and service providers are fan favorites for millions of Americans. But for those with permanent or temporary disabilities, these companies are accused of violating Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by lacking the proper digital accommodations to enable access to their coveted online offerings.

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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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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Having these 4 tactics under your sleeve will help grow your nonprofit email list in no time.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Here are five tips to keep your members happy and engaged so they don’t abruptly cut ties with your organization. In modern social lingo, ghosting isn’t about an unwelcome haunting by a sheet-draped apparition. It refers to when a person cuts off all communication with a friend or person they’re dating – with no warning. They ignore text messages and social media contact, and they may even avoid the person in public.

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Elevation

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Think of your website as a store. When you walk inside, you should feel safe and comfortable in a reputable establishment, one that’s well-maintained, provides a delightful, frictionless experience, and is responsive to the customer’s needs. Without these things, you won’t be spending your time or money inside. Donors and constituents of your organization share the same perspective.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 11, 2019

If you’re like any of the nonprofit clients we work with, you are committed to making the world a better place by furthering your organization’s mission. Unfortunately, just because your team isn’t driven by profits, shareholders, or selling the latest widget – it doesn’t mean that you don’t have to be concerned about dollars and cents. Without financial support through federal funding, grants, and generous donors it’s impossible to continue your important work (and make a big impact). .

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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

OCTOBER 25, 2019

By Brent Merritt , a digital strategy consultant at Metric Communications and blogger at The Caliper. His work is focused on nonprofits, advocacy, and public affairs. Facebook Fundraisers are a relatively new fundraising tool, but they’re already driving a major boost in revenue for some nonprofit organizations. The 2019 M+R Benchmarks Report observed that for certain nonprofit sectors the impact has been “dramatic,” and for health nonprofits, in particular, it appeared “nothing short of tran

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Cybersecurity is an issue that’s on everyone’s mind. If you visit a web site, it seems that you are forever haunted by emails, ads and other forms of artificial intelligence. For many consumers, this begs the questions, ‘what type of information are companies gathering about me?’, and ‘what is being done to protect my privacy?’. To answer the call, the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) will be going into effect on Jan. 1, 2020.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Find the best nonprofit website builder that can support the needs of your modern organization broken down by price, pros, and cons.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The critical role personalization plays in member engagement and loyalty. Members expect a personalized experience with your association. And, they value different benefits through each stage of their career. Here are three ways to give them the experience they expect. We’ve all come to expect highly personalized online experiences like those of Amazon and Netflix.

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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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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Here are a few lessons I’ve learned, in no particular order: You need to make sure that your mission, operations, and desired outcomes are aligned with each other. Movements for equity, inclusion, and belonging have the potential to revolutionize both mission-based organizations and philanthropy. Carefully tailored one-to-one desk-side coaching usually increases a worker’s effectiveness much more quickly than classroom training.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Being a good listener is absolutely essential to being an effective leader. When you really listen, you : Remember names and facts correctly. Hear "between the lines." Show respect. Learn more about what's going on within your workplace. Here are 10 tips on how to be a better listener : Look at the person who's speaking to you. Maintain eye contact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2019

By Chuck Spidell , a Nonprofit WordPress Security Expert with ILLUSIO. He helps women-led communications teams free up their time and lock down WordPress from getting hacked. Please join Chuck on October 29 for a webinar on how to prevent your WordPress website from getting hacked. WordPress powers 34% of all sites on the web and is one of the most popular digital marketing tools used by organizations in the world.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 2, 2019

These days, your organization’s website is typically the first impression people have of your nonprofit. If your page is poorly designed, it may steer potential supporters away, completely throwing off the digital marketing strategies that you’ve worked so hard to develop. An admirable mission alone is not enough to drive donor engagement and retention.

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