Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 25, 2016
2016 is going to be a big year for mobile and digital wallet payments. Apple, Facebook, Twitter, Google, PayPal, and Amazon are scrambling to be your chosen first choice and while this is predominantly playing out in the consumer market, in 2016 we will finally start to see mobile and digital wallet payments impact online fundraising in the nonprofit sector.
The Next Web
JANUARY 22, 2016
Many people believe that they can create and launch a successful startup online. They think that they can magically make money just like Mark Zuckerberg did with Facebook. They see the Internet — websites, social media sites and mobile apps — as a place where all they have to do is stake their claim and the money will start rolling in. Many just know they can make a better version of what’s already out there.
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Byte Technology
JANUARY 27, 2016
For many non-profit social media directors, much of their time is spent crafting stellar content, posting engaging photos, distilling compelling video and much more for the organization’s Facebook page. And nothing is more discouraging than seeing all that hard work not translate into trackable actions. Why aren’t followers liking our pictures? Why aren’t they passing on our important information to others?
Robert Weiner
JANUARY 13, 2016
NTEN just published of mine called " An Eleven Step Program to Cure Shiny Object Syndrome " (technically, they reprinted an article that AFP will publish this summer). My co-conspirators were Dahna Goldstein , Marc Baizman , and Tracy Kronzak. The four of us, plus Vered Meir , will be leading a workshop on the topic of shiny object avoidance at NTEN's Nonprofit Technology Conference in March.
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!
VisionLink
JANUARY 5, 2016
2-1-1 Colorado , which provides information and referrals to immigrants and refugees on resources such as citizenship classes, English as a second language programs, legal services and others, are supporting the expansion of the program. Read more about the expansion of this program by clicking the link.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 27, 2016
A collaborative research project by the Public Interest Registry and Nonprofit Tech for Good, the 2016 Global NGO Online Technology Report is an inaugural effort to gain a better understanding of how non-governmental organizations (NGOs) worldwide use online technology to communicate with their supporters and donors. Based upon the survey results of 2,780 NGOs from Africa, Asia, Australia & Oceania, Europe, North America, and South America, the data gleaned from the online survey is unpreced
The Next Web
JANUARY 13, 2016
The Internet, as we all can see, has drastically improved the world’s way of life. And the simplicity of entry for founders with small to zero budgets (AKA lean startups) into virtually all industries is one of its greatest improvements. People can now take on very little amount of risks and end up becoming the next Aaron Levie (Box), Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook), etc. just by doing a few things that works.
Byte Technology
JANUARY 19, 2016
A new year brings new challenges and, more importantly, new opportunities to the world of cause-related organizations. And for those operating in the non-profit sectors, the beginning of 2016 should be viewed as a chance to reevaluate your fundraising efforts and make adjustments accordingly, whether those changes involve focusing more on social media to simplifying your website or simply putting forth a clearer and more concise message on what you’re trying to accomplish.
Robert Weiner
JANUARY 7, 2016
CASE has just published the third edition of its guide to Advancement Services. The title of this edition is " Advancement Services: Enhancing Fundraising Success." The book was a labor of love for over 2 years by 25 of advancement services professionals, led and edited by the esteemed John Taylor. I'm honored to have written two chapters. You can buy a copy from CASE by clicking here.
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
JANUARY 12, 2016
Flickr Photo by Annamatic3000. As part of the research for our book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout , Aliza Sherman and I have been reading, interviewing, and researching self-care practices both for the individual and how nonprofit organizations can support it. We’ve come across examples of how nonprofit abuse self-care.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 14, 2016
Whether you’re a university fundraising for a new library or a nonprofit with a big, mission-fulfilling task on the horizon, you should consider a capital campaign.
See3
JANUARY 27, 2016
Nonprofits struggle to make the connection between someone watching a video on a screen and someone completing a donation on their website. YouTube donations cards makes the process a lot easier. The post YouTube Launches a Breakthrough in Nonprofit Fundraising appeared first on The See3 Blog.
ASU Lodestar Center
JANUARY 19, 2016
posted by Kevin Godfrey Academic Advisor, Rio Salado Community College. Adjunct Professor, Grand Canyon University. Fundraising is an undeniable part of the nonprofit sector, particularly for 501(c)(3) public charities. Like it or not, money is the fuel of the economy in a capitalist system. According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics at The Urban Institute, 2013 saw $1.74 trillion in total revenue for the nonprofit sector.
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Byte Technology
JANUARY 15, 2016
With the surging popularity of every manner of tech device—on our wrists, strapped to our heads etc.—it makes sense that, finally, designers would begin to look past the frivolous and fun aspects of their gear and towards truly worthwhile applications. Imagine this scenario: instead of staring at a wall map of foreign lands, students can don some hi-tech headgear and be transported to those places in a 360-degree virtual world of images.
NonProfit Hub
JANUARY 25, 2016
This article was originally published in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a bi-monthly publication that features content from the best in the nonprofit industry. Sign up to get your free subscription today. Busy is a term we’ve come to embrace in our society and have even glorified the meaning. You’re busy. I’m busy. We’re all busy. So naturally, your organization’s board chair and CEO are, no doubt, busy.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 4, 2016
Happy New Year ! I had a wonderful break – filled with fun, family, walking, hiking, reading, quiet, and reflection. How about you? Last year, I decided that I didn’t need to wait until New Year’s to establish happy, healthy habits in my life. For example, just a few weeks ago I decided to kick a bad habit to curb: sleeping with my mobile phone which was disrupting my sleep.
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 29, 2016
Can you believe that January is already over? January was a big month for us. We’ve confirmed a lot of our strategies to improve our software experience and already started acting on them.
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!
See3
JANUARY 15, 2016
After a rigorous audit of business practices, See3 Communications has been awarded B Corp status by the nonprofit B Lab. Read our commitment to being good for the world and learn why your company should consider it, too. The post See3 is Now a Certified B Corp and Your Company Should Be Too appeared first on The See3 Blog.
ASU Lodestar Center
JANUARY 27, 2016
posted by Maureen West Project Manager, Social Impact Measurement ASU Lodestar Center. We all know many of the reasons domestic violence victims don’t escape their abusers: fear, a sense of helplessness, and financial dependence among them. But an estimated 40 percent of domestic violence victims say that, among the ties that binds them, is their concern for what will happen to their pets if they leave them behind, as domestic violence shelters in Maricopa County generally don’t allow pets, exce
Byte Technology
JANUARY 5, 2016
Love it or hate it, social media is a critical element of any successful non-profit’s overall marketing strategy. Having a profound and clear presence in the virtual world is one of the best ways to ensure your message and mission are being communicated to the widest audience possible and that the message is translating into time, talent and dollars for your group.
Achieve
JANUARY 20, 2016
The following is an excerpt from Derrick Feldmann’s latest book, Social Movements for Good: How Companies And Causes Create Viral Change. Order your copy here. By the time Mallory Brown, founder of. World Clothes Line. , returned from her first study-abroad experience in college, she realized she’d caught the travel bug, and it wasn’t going away. She spent half of her senior year traveling the world again, backpacking through places like Indonesia, Thailand, and Southeast Asia.
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.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 6, 2016
Register for Free! . Aliza Sherman and I have been very busy these last few months working on our new book “The Happy Healthy Nonprofit.” We’ve been researching, interviewing, and writing, plus testing out a lot of our ideas. Since New Year’s is a great time to establish better habits that make you happy and healthy, we’re doing a one-hour free webinar hosted by Wild Apricot on January 14th at 3 pm EST to share some of what we’re learning, get feedback, an
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 14, 2016
Discover the leadership mindset required to drive positive transformation across your organization in this live webinar with John Mattone – a world authority in leadership training.
DataRobot
JANUARY 16, 2016
Having a hero / heroine helps you navigate through the difficult times. You look up to them and then think that the problems you thought were difficult are actually trivial in nature. If people can solve and deliver at a much larger scale, you can too! Read more. The post 24 Ultimate Data Scientists To Follow in the World Today appeared first on DataRobot AI Cloud.
See3
JANUARY 20, 2016
Cause marketing is lesson of quid quo pro between nonprofits and for-profit companies. How can video help organizations and businesses make the most of this powerful relationship? The post Will 2016 Be The Year Of Video in Cause Marketing? appeared first on The See3 Blog.
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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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