Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 1, 2015
The National Retail Federation estimates that online sales will grow 6 to 8 percent this holiday season. That translates into billions of dollars in consumer spending that can empower philanthropy and social good. By shopping at any of the 27 online stores listed below, conscious consumers can channel some of their spending power into the nonprofit sector.
EveryAction
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
More than ever, nonprofits are expending a huge amount of resources on this single biggest fundraising day of the year - but that doesn't mean they can't make it easier on themselves and their donors! Recently, I talked about some not so obvious ways to maximize #GivingTuesday fundraising at EveryAction Thursday , our monthly gathering of nonprofit professionals.
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The Next Web
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Imagine you work at a SAAS company and your funnel looks like this: We have a signup conversion rate of 10 percent. Pretty impressive, right? Our investors thought so too. How impressed? They gave us $9,000,000. However, there was a problem. A big, lurking problem that eventually neither us nor the investors could ignore. Only 30 percent of signups actually implemented Ptengine – our company – on their website.
VisionLink
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
How Do You and Your Organization Use LinkedIn? For some, LinkedIn is a necessary evil. But why not use LinkedIn to your advantage? Do you know how LinkedIn content can drastically increase your company's SEO ranking? Improve your social media marketing? Improve your brand visibility and employee satisfaction? If you are not using these suggestions, you are hindering your own professional online presence, as well as your company's.
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.
Byte Technology
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Today’s non-profit organizations have much at their disposal to connect and engage with supporters. Social media efforts, specialized events, crowdfunding … it’s never been easier to stay in touch with dedicated volunteers and financial donors. And yet, many non-profits aren’t leveraging one of the most tried-and-true methods of communication: an effective and well-planned email campaign.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 13, 2015
Nonprofit Tech for Good experimented with Periscope for live streaming for the first time during the 2015 Independent Sector Conference. Like all new tools there is a learning curve, but for nonprofit social media managers that spend a good portion of the their time on social and mobile media, Periscope is intuitive, easy to use, and a welcome break from the daily routine of posting, tweeting, sharing – repeat.
EveryAction
NOVEMBER 20, 2015
You know that person in the office who seems to hear about everything first? The one who’s always reading something interesting, always has the best links to send, and knows about all the new trends before you’ve even made sense of the old ones? We know their secret - and we’re going to let you in on it.
The Next Web
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Working on a start-up while doing 12-hour shifts as doctor is pretty gruelling. More often than not, I would come home completely destroyed and want to collapse into bed. Also, there are the night shifts, the weekend shifts, the unholy hours worked that was probably during a public holiday. Doctoring isn’t easy and start-ups isn’t easy. While my colleagues went home to Game of Thrones and a big tub of ice cream, I cracked open my laptop and continued to code through the night (with a big tub of
VisionLink
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
VisionLink’s unique Strategic Advantage consulting department is proud to be supporting the Complete College America Strategic Planning Academy (CCA). This is the 15th CCA-affiliated Academy that Lois Ann Porter, Visionlink’s Sr. Vice President, has helped design and implement. The Academy format is based on Lois Ann’s Institute design. The CCA’s “Scaling Corequisite” initiative is a 3-year effort funded primarily by the Lumina Foundation and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation , and with su
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Byte Technology
NOVEMBER 10, 2015
In the age of online living, it can sometimes be difficult to determine hoax from truth, safety from scam, fact from fiction. And so it goes with the rise in new, themed domain extensions that are the talk of tech boards, blog posts and the virtual world in general. Indeed, many people are finding themselves lured by the idea of jumping on a new domain such.bike,lawyer,coffee and so on with the idea that, when someone searches for a bike store, lawyer’s office or coffee house a particular busine
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
Karen Bloom, Project Kesher, leads a monthly group walk at county park across the street from their building. Meet Karen Bloom who is Chief Advancement Officer for Project Kesher , an organization that trains women to become change-makers across 9 time zones, with leadership programs that are based on Jewish identity building and social activism. She is a nonprofit senior staffer who knows the value of walking at work.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 1, 2015
For environmentally friendly and socially conscious holiday shoppers that prefer to give donations to nonprofits as holiday gifts, the 10 holiday tribute gift programs listed below are a good starting point for your holiday shopping. Ranging from wildlife conservation to refugee relief, tribute gifts make excellent holiday gifts for friends, family, and work colleagues.
EveryAction
NOVEMBER 6, 2015
If you’re a nonprofit professional, then you probably know what it’s like to be short on time. Maintaining a work-life balance is hard enough without having to hunt down the resources you and need to develop your skills. That’s why we’re giving you a shortcut.
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!
The Next Web
NOVEMBER 7, 2015
At first, I didn’t say anything. I just stared forward with a puzzled look. I never saw myself needing to be supported by a man in order to sustain my entrepreneurial fervor or build investor relationships. I saw no reason to be separated from the male gender or for anyone to suggest bringing a man to support my professional endeavor. When I thought about what I’d been told to do, I looked at the person making the recommendation and said, “I’ve never felt less because I was a female.
VisionLink
NOVEMBER 25, 2015
Like it or not, holiday dinners with the in-laws and extended family are fast approaching. While overeating and over imbibing are often givens, so are the inevitable and contrived questions concerning your job: “ So, how’s work going ?” “ Do you like what you are doing ?” “ Did you get that raise your were looking for?” More often than not, these types of questions are answered with a default grimace and retort, “ my job is O.K.
Byte Technology
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
As the old saying goes, time is money. And for non-profits struggling with a small staff and persistent budgetary concerns, that old adage holds special meaning. After all, in the increasingly online world in which cause-related organizations prosper or fail it can be difficult to understand how to allocate limited resources, especially towards a solid social media presence that translates to dollars and cents.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
The November Nonprofit Blog Carnival theme is how can nonprofits move from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset. Yesterday, I wrote a post thinking about how this relates to self-care from an organizational culture perspective. But from an individual perspective, it is about creating a new “good” habit around self-care and starting with some small steps or what BJ Fogg calls “ Tiny Habits.” So, I decided to sign up and give it a try with a tiny habit I have
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.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 21, 2015
Date: Thursday, May 5, 2016. Time: 1-2:30pm EDT. Cost: Free! How to Register: Sign up. Presented by: Heather Mansfield. View: Complete Webinar Schedule. Based on more than 20 years of experience and 25,000+ hours spent utilizing mobile and social media, Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits is a comprehensive 256-page book packed with more than 500 best practices.
EveryAction
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Hopefully you've heard the great news:along with improvements to the recently introduced "Donate" button , Facebook announced a new fundraising feature to help nonprofits collect donations right on its platform.
The Next Web
NOVEMBER 13, 2015
This is the third episode in a video series profiling startups and their founders, hosted by Julian Shapiro (@shapiro). Jessica Mah thought she had the next big thing in Silicon Valley when she and her co-founder launched inDinero – but soon, her company was rapidly losing money and she couldn’t understand why the business wasn’t attracting customers… or revenue.
Wild Apricot
NOVEMBER 20, 2015
In Part II of our Payment Processing Podcast Series, we speak with Tom Epplett, founder of iATS Payments, about the future of online payment systems: everything from Google Wallet, to KickStarter, to Bitcoin!
Advertiser: Digital Ocean
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.
Byte Technology
NOVEMBER 23, 2015
Among Mark Twain’s more famous quotations is this: “there are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics.” And yet, despite the writer’s keen observation, we place an unbelievably high premium on statistics in virtually every element of our lives. They impart infinite knowledge and insight into so much of the information we’re bombarded with every day, so much so that it’s hard to ignore their importance.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
NOVEMBER 12, 2015
Last week, in addition to giving the ending keynote and facilitating a design lab for the Arts Brain Trust at the National Arts Marketing Project Conference , I was a participant in a pre conference convening expertly facilitated by Jennifer Edwards who is an organizational development consultant, dancer, and teacher. As a trainer, it is always great to experience someone else facilitating so you can have empathy for participants, get some new ideas or reflect on your trade craft.
Donor Search
NOVEMBER 4, 2015
This blog focuses on the world of prospect research and various related fundraising topics. To diversify our subject matter, we like to feature the work of our friends and colleagues in the community. Join me in welcoming Susie Hills of Graham-Pelton and please enjoy her post on wealth screening.
EveryAction
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
Is your donation page holding you back? No? Are you sure? Too many nonprofit donation pages are suffering from common donation page problems like unresponsiveness, length, general clutter, and even security issues that put potential donors off and sap resources away from causes that matter. The time to improve and optimize your donation page is now.
Advertiser: Syncrony
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