February, 2015

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10 Twitter Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

'It’s impossible to apply Twitter best practices across all segments of the nonprofit sector because of the wide variety of causes and follower counts, but scientific analysis of Twitter clearly indicate that there is right way and a wrong way to use Twitter. The challenge is for nonprofits to learn from and apply the scientific data to their Twitter strategy.

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Infographic Friday: 2015 Cloud Computing Facts And Predictions

TechImpact

'As if changing the way the entire world shares information, and defining the computational generation wasn’t enough, the cloud is up to some pretty big things in 2015. The cloud fundamentally shaped the way businesses operate in the 21st century. From sharing files to increasing security, the cloud single-handedly changed the way employees communicate, collaborate, […].

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How I took a startup from 0 to 40M+ pageviews and got it acquired by Google

The Next Web

'Dmitry Dragilev is the founder of growth hacking consultancy Criminally Prolific. He also runs JustReachOut, a service that helps startups get featured by the press. So you finally put the finishing touches on your website and pushed it live. Damn, it looks so good! Your business is now ready to be shown to the world. Yet nobody is coming. Or, you push it live and get a few hundred signups in the first hour.

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What to Do When Technology Isn’t Your Problem

Robert Weiner

'Copyright P. S. Mueller [link]. Does it feel like you never find the right combination of technologies to just make things work? Do you lie awake at night and wonder how everything is going to get done, or why a new project was just dumped on your plate? If you technology decisions at your organization are driven by some of the following, we’d love to see you at NTEN''s Nonprofit Technology Conference (aka the NTC): We chose the system because we have a volunteer who knows it.

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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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Contemplating Boulder and Social Impact

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

'Social enterprise. Technology. Contemplation. I just spent several stimulating days in Boulder, Colorado, thanks to an invitation from my longtime friend and social sector leader, Chuck Lief. Chuck is the president of Naropa University , but we first met when he was leading the Greyston Foundation, a pioneering social enterprise known for originally making brownies for Ben ‘n Jerry’s ice cream while employing formerly incarcerated individuals as the primary workforce.

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How Much Time Social Media Requires for Fundraising Success

Nonprofit Tech for Good

'The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. The amount of time that a nonprofit can invest in mobile and social media depends on capacity. Small nonprofits that are not in a position to hire a part- or full-time new media manager should limit themselves to one or two social networks and place the highest priority on their website, email communications, and online fundraising campaigns.

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Infographic: A Brief History Of Charitable Giving

TechImpact

'Charitable giving has been around 2500BCE when the ancient Hebrews instituted a tax intended to help the poor Now, thousands of years later, people across the globe give their hard earned money to these nonprofit organizations who are committed to solving some of the world’s toughest issues. Americans alone in 2014 gave an estimated $335 […].

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9 apps that can change the way you work

The Next Web

'Although we all fume at our phones and computers sometimes, technology really is incredible. It has changed the way we work, making it faster, easier and cheaper than ever to do business on a global scale. But with a new year in front of us, productivity is top of mind for entrepreneurs, as is doing away with technology that is no longer cutting it at work.

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Important changes for GiftWorks users

Robert Weiner

'FrontStream, the current owner of GiftWorks, sent me the following notice this week: Hey there Robert, As in the past, we are preparing to upgrade FrontStream CRM (previously GiftWorks 2013) users to the newest version of CRM. This change is in-line with our transition to a subscription-based service. As such, current and new clients are guaranteed access to ongoing software updates, training and support, and enhanced features.

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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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17 Free Non-profit Webinars For March 2015

Wild Apricot

'It’s cold outside, so stay in where it’s warm and learn something new! Take a look at the 17 free webinars that are available this March.

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Three Overlooked Elements of Search Engine Optimization

Byte Technology

'For non-profits, much has been written about the importance of an efficient and effective website, that vital and all-encompassing portal connecting cause to cash, values to volunteers and so much more. And as such, a good deal of preaching occurs from industry gurus as to how best to optimize this virtual face-to-the-world, making it not only attractive and alluring to visitors but easily “findable” by search engines as well.

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Will Judi ever update her blog again?

Judi Sohn

'It’s kinda sad when a blog looks abandoned, isn’t it? When I started blogging way back in January 2003, there weren’t a lot of other places where I could communicate and express myself publicly. My blog picked up in popularity in the early years because there weren’t that many of us with blogs compared to those who were reading them.

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4 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Better Utilize Facebook Video

TechImpact

'Facebook quickly became a platform capable of doing more than posting pictures of your kids, and talking about what you had for lunch. With the introduction of Facebook’s Autoplay feature, videos are becoming more eye-catching than regular text-based posts. Facebook videos also seem to be getting more organic reach in news feed than article shares […].

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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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8 out of 10 statistics are… totally made up

The Next Web

'Paul Jarvis is a best-selling author and designer. He writes weekly for his popular newsletter and runs an online course on becoming a better freelancer. According to a study done by Bloomberg, 8 out of 10 small businesses will fail within the first 18 months. The only problem is that this study done by Bloomberg doesn’t exist. Or at least, isn’t public anywhere on the Internet.

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Nonprofit Blog Carnival: Personal Productivity Tips for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

'The first Nonprofit Blog Carnival of 2015 is on the theme is personal productivity. If you’re like most nonprofit folks, you’ve probably made a few New Year’s resolutions, including being more effective at your job. But maintaining productivity, especially online, can be challenging. We are living and working in a world that is connected and where sacred space and deep thinking, essential ingredients to online personal productivity and well-being, is almost becoming extinct.

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Non-profit Superpowers, Powerful Facebook Content, and More

Wild Apricot

'This week’s link round-up offers 4 posts that can help you “unlock and use your superpower”, identify powerful Facebook content, tell compelling stories on your website, and create great donor newsletters.

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Take the Break: Recruiting College Students for Spring Recess Volunteering

Byte Technology

'There was a time when that annual rite of passage known as spring break meant one thing for nearly every college student: the chance to let loose—usually in a warm climate—and party down. Indeed, a spring break sojourn was, and is, a de rigueur part of the university experience as much as dorm rooms, lecture halls and frat parties. However, as the United States economy continues to evolve, certain sector are contracting quite a bit, and hence jobs are either more difficult to find and land or r

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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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Are You or Your Nonprofit or Foundation Being an Askhole?

NTEN

'Vu Le. Executive Director. Rainier Valley Corps. You know that guy who always asks for your opinion and never does anything with it? Don't be that guy. And by "that guy," we mean "that organization, foundation, or agency." Last week, I wrote about Trickle-Down Community Engagement (TDCE). Today, I want to touch base on a related topic: Askhole Community Engagement (ACE).

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4 Tips To Optimizing Your Nonprofit’s Donation Page

TechImpact

'Most, if not all, nonprofit organizations have donation pages. They are the crux of your nonprofit’s fundraising campaigns. The end of the journey for potential donors. You have strategically advertised, campaigned, researched markets, and have finally trafficked individuals to your donation page. You do not want them to arrive disappointed, right?

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7 strategies for writing 3 books in 3 years

The Next Web

'Ryan Holiday is the bestselling author of The Obstacle Is The Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials Into Triumphs and two other books. He is an editor-at-large for the New York Observer and his monthly reading recommendations are found here. Writing a book can be a long, hard slog. The “miserable” parts of the experience have been documented over and over again.

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Does Your Nonprofit Suffer from a Culture of Sitting? How To Change It

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

'On February 12th, I’ll be presenting on a FREE Guidestar Webinar on healthy and productive meetings and talking about walking meetings (register here ). There is much research out there about why sitting at work is downright dangerous for your health. There is also research about how walking or even standing up at work can increase you and your team’s creativity.

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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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7 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Improve Board Meetings

Wild Apricot

'Here are 7 simple but effective tips and ideas for running more effective board meetings – shared by your membership peers.

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Passing the Word: Getting Supporters to Share your Cause

Byte Technology

'The fundraiser—whether it’s an inspired event, online appeal or one-time contest—should of course be considered an important component of any non-profit’s campaigning effort. However, ask any NPO media guru what’s the difficult part of generating interest in said fundraiser and their answer will no doubt involve achieving a well-canvassed publicity campaign: in short, you can create the concept, but you need to encourage supporters to pass the word.

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Tips and Tools for Board and Committee Engagement

NTEN

'Justin Yuen. Founder and President. FMYI. Your board of directors care about your mission enough to serve in a leadership role for your organization. How can you engage them meaningfully? A common goal I’ve seen during my service on 11 nonprofit boards and government-related advisory committees is wanting to better engage a board or committee. Scaling a positive impact in the community requires hard work and intense collaboration.

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Infographic: What Your Nonprofit’s Web Design Says About You

TechImpact

'Your nonprofit’s missions statement it’s what give your organization life. Whether it’s helping an undeserved population or demographic, or helping animals avoid abusive situations. At the end of the day, your nonprofit is committed to completing its mission. Now more than ever, the Internet is what we nonprofits rely on to complete that mission.

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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.