TechImpact
AUGUST 30, 2013
'Image courtesy of StavtrupPortalen. Some of the most current and meaningful stats about nonprofits and the digital realm, from sources such as Nonprofit Tech For Good , Waggener Edstrom , TechSoup , and the Artez Interactive. Social media: 56% of people donated to an organization because they read a story via social media. 59% of people donate after becoming a follower of a nonprofit’s social network.
Judi Sohn
AUGUST 18, 2013
'In the 20 months since I left Fight Colorectal Cancer, I would guess that I’ve logged in to no less than 150 nonprofit Salesforce organizations. First as part of my role supporting customers at Convio/Blackbaud, and now in my role at KELL Partners where I work with clients who contract with us for support or virtual administration services. When trying to troubleshoot a problem, one of the first things I typically look at is how the organization has structured their security and sharing m
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 7, 2013
'Nonprofits were the early adopters of social networks. The were active on Myspace, YouTube, and creating Facebook Groups long before most of the companies that are often praised for being the pioneers of social media. One of the reasons was that social networks were free to join and lacked monthly fees. Enterprising nonprofit staff (usually GenXers) with a love for the Internet created communities on Myspace, YouTube, and Facebook in 2004/2005 and most often without executive buy-in.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
AUGUST 22, 2013
'This post originally appeared on the new Benetech''s Blog. Secure tools to document human rights violations, such as those developed by Benetech’s Human Rights Program, have become critically important in efforts to pursue reform and seek justice—and in keeping human rights defenders safe. When widely deployed, these tools have the potential to make lasting impact by empowering people to fight abuse and advance democracy.
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VisionLink
AUGUST 16, 2013
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TechImpact
AUGUST 20, 2013
'Image courtesy of CraigConnects. Beth’s blog shares Ann Emry’s tips for creating charts with your nonprofit’s data. Visual communication. Charts can turn plain text into a visually, expressive piece of information, which is great for persuading donors to donate or showing your supporters your organization’s impact. Chart diversity.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 27, 2013
'Flickr Image by Sam Howzit. Images, visuals, videos, and infographics are being staples of nonprofit’s content strategy, especially for social channels. While Facebook recently launched a huge free stock photo archive for use in Facebook ads, finding compelling, high quality images that are low cost or free for image overlays, blog post and other channels can be difficult.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 24, 2013
'With the launch of new a LinkedIn Groups design , the company resolved one of its most pressing problems – LinkedIn Group spam. Group management had become cumbersome and time-consuming for many admins of medium and large groups. Flagging irrelevant discussions as promotion posts or deleting them altogether can take up to thirty minutes a day and if you didn’t invest the time to get rid of the clutter, then the group would become overrun with spam and lose its appeal to group members.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
AUGUST 19, 2013
'We''ve just launched Benetech''s new website. This is my Welcome post that originally appeared on the new Benetech Blog. On behalf of the Benetech team, including our Board of Directors, I’m delighted to welcome you to our new website and formally introduce our newest program area: Benetech Labs ! At Benetech, our goal is to create positive social change through technology.
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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.
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 23, 2013
'Wouldn’t it be amazing to have an abundance of engaged, highly motivated volunteers who are brimming with ideas your association actually implements?
NTEN
AUGUST 26, 2013
'Cindy Leonard. Consulting Team Leader. Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management at Robert Morris University. People generally associate the topic of web accessibility with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), but I like to think of web accessibility as the practice of making websites with content, features and functionality that people of all abilities can access and use.
TechImpact
AUGUST 26, 2013
'Image courtesy of Guide Creative. Google analyzed donation-related searches, finding and increase of 30% from August 2012 to September 2012, according to a study conducted by Google and Millward Brown Digital. The Chronicle of Philanthropy and Fast Company reported the following statistics from the report: 40% of those surveyed in the study researched nonprofits on their phones. 25% of respondents made a donation via a mobile device. 79% of donors were influenced by an online video ad. 57% dona
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 20, 2013
'Note from Beth: Like many colleagues who are nonprofit technology capacity builders, we often get asked the question, “What’s hot? What’s not? What’s the new cool thing?” Or a variation – What’s the cutting edge on social media , mobile , or data ? What’s the latest impact of new technologies on society?
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
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Have Fun - Do Good
AUGUST 27, 2013
'1. You know someone needs to read what you have to share. If you have a feeling that there is a community of people, no matter how big or small, whose lives would be richer because of your writing, photos or videos, don’t wait. Start your blog. Don’t worry about the numbers. Write for your people. They are waiting for you. 2. You know you need to publish now.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
AUGUST 7, 2013
'The View from an Authorized Entity Many Bookshare users (and potential Bookshare users!) have been asking about the Treaty of Marrakesh (formal name: The Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works by Visually Impaired Persons and Persons with Print Disabilities. What’s in it; what does it mean; how does it affect Bookshare members? In the popular online acronym, IANAL (I am not a lawyer).
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 7, 2013
'There are more than 80 million Millennials in America. The 2013 Millennial Impact Report explains how non-profits and membership organizations can "invest in this generation.".
NTEN
AUGUST 1, 2013
'Dana Mitroff Silvers. Web Strategy Consultant and Design Thinking Facilitator. Design thinking is characterized by a “bias towards action.” Instead of talking and thinking, it prioritizes doing. It doesn't require a large budget or outside consultants, and in a sector of shrinking resources combined with rising demands, design thinking is a tool that can lead to powerful results.
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.
TechImpact
AUGUST 23, 2013
'Image courtesy of Business Marketing Blog. Sarah Boisvert, a guest writer on Socialbrite , compares the top email marketing services, including MailChimp, Constant Contact, Aweber, SendGrid, HubSpot, and Vertical Response. Here is a brief overview of her findings: MailChimp. Inexpensive. Easy email-targeting. Mobile app. Analytics & integration with Raiser’s Edge (CRM tool), among others.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 13, 2013
'Note from Beth: A few months ago, Ann Emery wrote a guest post about her Top 10 Spreadsheet Secrets which was an amazingly practical and popular post. Ann inspired me to set up a tumblr blog called “ Now That’s A Spreadsheet ” showcasing examples from nonprofits. But being a nonprofit data is not just about being an Excel ninja, it is also about visualizing data and being a chart master.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
AUGUST 17, 2013
'Open Leadership author Charlene Li reminds leaders to periodically ask themselves these " open leadership skills assessment " questions: Do I seek out and listen to different points of view? Do I make myself available to people at all levels of the organization? Do I actively manage how I am authentic? Do I encourage people to share information? Do I publicly admit when I am wrong?
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
AUGUST 26, 2013
'On August 1, 2013, I testified before the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet on the subject “ Innovation in America: The Role of Technology.” In my prepared statement, I explained why well-balanced intellectual property laws inspire technology innovation and social good, and described how our Bookshare initiative models the good that copyright exceptions can create.
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Wild Apricot
AUGUST 26, 2013
'Here is the round-up of free non-profit webinars for September 2013. This month we''ve found 21+ webinars to help you get ready for fall.
NTEN
AUGUST 8, 2013
'Terri Harel. Cofounder. ImpactFlo. The utilization of technology in the nonprofit world, like in the business world, comes in two pieces: internal and external. Internal management systems and tracking tools are integral to keeping an organization well-oiled and effective at what they do. Equally as important are the external systems organizations use to communicate their work to the public.
TechImpact
AUGUST 22, 2013
'Image courtesy of Leeds Arts Council. Content marketing, and especially the “storytelling” aspect, is incredibly important in the evolving digital world. Each story must be compelling and easily shared in the social sphere, sometimes in 140 characters or less. The solution to content marketing and storytelling is blogging, because each post can be easily shared as a link via social media without cutting out vital parts of the story your nonprofit is trying to tell.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 28, 2013
'Photo by Beth Kanter. Note From Beth: A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to participate in a meeting with other capacity builders who work with networks. I wrote a quick reflection on some of the techniques used to facilitate the meeting. This convening of ”network practitioners” (consultants and others who are working with or networks of people and organizations on social change goals) took place at the Packard Foundation and designed and facilitated by consultants Gigi Barsoum and Hea
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