Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2016

Small (and medium-sized) nonprofits have a different experience on social media than large nonprofits. Small nonprofits have to work harder at growing their following and most often the work of social media management is added to an already full job description. On top of those challenges, Facebook reach has dropped to an abysmal 1%. Twitter requires a time investment that many small nonprofits simply do not have.

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APRIL 25, 2016

New to matching gifts or interested in understanding the basics a bit more? Here's a handy breakdown from Adam Weinger, President of Double the Donation, which outlines some of the easiest ways to incorporate matching gifts into your fundraising. What if every time you bought a chocolate chip cookie, the baker gave you two cookies for the price of one?

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Byte Technology

APRIL 26, 2016

If it seems that it would take several PhDs to understand exactly how the big search engines operate—from determining legitimate sites from imposters, choosing to give one site precedent over others in result listings etc.—that’s completely understandable. After all, these virtual ranking experts work on complex algorithms and a veritable litany of equally mind-boggling criteria that conjure up a Stephen Hawking-esque scenario that is, as they say, all Greek (to the average user.).

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 22, 2016

Nonprofits are a magical place filled with super passionate, hardworking, and extremely motivated individuals. But, sometimes when you get a bunch of equally passionate people in one room for a Board Meeting, some people's quirks become annoyingly apparent.

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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

APRIL 4, 2016

SnapChat has been around for a few years, but I have not focused on it because as a babyboomer I’m not the target demographic. Snapcha t is a mobile app that lets users exchange text messages, photos and videos that disappear in 24 hours. This is called disposable media. Snapchat users share “snaps” or micro moments of their lives privately with a their friends, or as “stories” with their followers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 11, 2016

Launched in 2011, Snapchat is an image and video messaging app that is very popular with tweens and teens and increasingly Millennials and Gen Xers. Similar to the early days of Myspace and its users mastering HTML hacks and widgets, Snapchat has an equally dedicated user base of young people that pride themselves on becoming skilled at Lenses, Filters, Stickers, and other Snapchat tips, tricks, and hacks.

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See3

APRIL 15, 2016

If you’re a nonprofit leader who wants to learn how to create more inclusion within nonprofit organizations, then don’t miss out on these upcoming webinars with See3 and its partners. The post Taking a Stand For Diversity appeared first on The See3 Blog.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 19, 2016

Finding the right match in the field of website design is really not that different than shopping for an auto mechanic, a physician, a plumber of a financial advisor, as there are always multiple questions to be asked: Is this person qualified? Do they have a good reputation in their field? Will they listen to my concerns and take action accordingly?

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 11, 2016

For the first time in 34 years, Baby Boomers aren't the majority of the workforce anymore. Millennials are swinging in, and guess what? What they care about is drastically different! Nonprofits have to realize that in order to grow in the long term, they must start attracting Millennials.

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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

APRIL 22, 2016

Note from Beth: In the decade or so that I’ve been doing social media, I’ve always been an advocate of the “Listen, Learn, Adapt” approach to doing social and a decade later, it is still very important for success. The first and most important step is for organizations to put on their listening ears and monitor conversations, get feedback, and continuously improve.

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Gyrus

APRIL 25, 2016

E-Learning has seen an accelerated growth in the last decade, and the growth will continue to take place for the foreseeable future. An increasing number of individuals, corporations, and educational institutions are turning to e-Learning as they recognize its effectiveness and convenience. Let us show you some interesting facts and statistics that we have gathered from various research reports and findings.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 11, 2016

Written by Heather Mansfield who works as an Ambassador for the Public Interest Registry – the nonprofit operator of the.ORG,NGO and.ONG domains. The fact that the.NGO domains listed below (except techreport.ngo ) and in the graphic to the right are still available is astounding and for early adopters with vision, an opportunity to register a domain for good not seen since the domain registration craze of the late 1990’s.

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Donor Search

APRIL 7, 2016

Check out The Nonprofit Sector Leadership Report by The Concord Leadership Group. It was put together by the phenomenal Marc Pitman of The Fundraising Coach blog and sponsored by DonorSearch. Check out the infographic below for some of the report highlights and visit this page to download the report in full.

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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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Byte Technology

APRIL 14, 2016

Like all things in the virtual world and online living things seem to move at the speed of light, and website designers are no exception. From the necessity of responsive design to the rebirth of parallax scrolling, tweaks to make video more compelling to the altering of simple color palettes, the best designers in the industry thrive on enhancing not only the visual appeal of a site but the overall user experience as well.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 19, 2016

Your membership organization is large and growing, which means you don't have the time or resources to reach out to each new member with a personal welcome. This is bad! Here's how 1 simple email can solve this problem.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2016

Two noteworthy free resources to learn more about online fundraising from the UK. My colleagues at Social Misfits Media launched their latest free guide for charities and nonprofits last week. It is called ‘Make It Rain: Tips & Tricks for #Crowdfunding Success.’. The guide, which was sponsored by JustGiving and the Institute of Fundraising offers tip and recommendations for planning, implementing, and following up on a crowdfunding campaigns.

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Gyrus

APRIL 28, 2016

There are more than bil lion users (almost one-third of all people on the Internet) on YouTube, who spend extensive hours watching YouTube videos for entertainment as well as for education on a daily basis. Videos have become fully integrated into our lives and studies show that the average viewer retains 95% of a message when they watch it, as opposed to a mere 10% retention rate when they are reading it.

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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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Global Giving

APRIL 28, 2016

Right now, right inside your purse or pocket, there’s a good chance you’re carrying an entire film production studio with you. Welcome to the world of smartphone filmmaking! Let’s walk through the process of making a film for your nonprofit with nothing more than a smartphone, an editing app, and passion for your cause. Still wondering if you have what it takes to tell a story through video?

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Achieve

APRIL 21, 2016

MCON. is a three-day event for leaders, activists, social entrepreneurs and students who want to change our world – for good. The conference includes remarkable sessions featuring world-renowned philanthropists, activists and entrepreneurs who’ll share their stories and approaches for motivating others to take action. Top 4 Reasons to Attend. Here are four reasons why MCON 2016 is the must-attend conference of the year: Get the direction and resources to grow your passion.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 6, 2016

If the tech industry could share one overarching motto, it would be something like “ever forward.” And in no specific sector is that more true than in field of mobile app development. Indeed, designers are constantly seeking new ways to entertain, inform, network and generally make our lives more seamless through technological innovation. So what does 2016 hold in store in the realm of app development trends?

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 4, 2016

April means spring, and what better way to celebrate spring than with free education? There is no better way! So, it's a good thing I've put together this super list of free educational webinars for nonprofits and associations.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2016

Happy National Walking Day! Every year, the American Heart Association sponsors National Walking Day on the first Wednesday in April. They use this day to remind people about the health and other benefits of taking a walk.Why not celebrate with a walking meeting ? To inspire us to keep up the pace, AmericaWalks reminds us that it is also #walkatwork month.

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Gyrus

APRIL 7, 2016

Compliance training ensures that employees, contractors, and partners have the right knowledge and understanding to comply with an organization’s legal, operational, ethical aspects of business. It is something that organizations can’t compromise on, if they don’t want to risk a complete business failure. Despite regular reiteration of all state and federal compliance guidelines and audits, organizations fail to be compliant with the latest regulations and research indicates th

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 28, 2016

posted by Brigitte Dayton Vice President of Operations, Catholic Community Foundation. I am a proud 2010 graduate of The American Express Leadership Academy at the ASU Lodestar Center. As such, in January, I was granted the opportunity to apply to attend the second annual American Express Leadership Academy Alumni Summit. I was selected as one of 50 network delegates from around the globe to convene in New York on April 4 and 5 to participate in a variety of workshops and panel discussions desig

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Achieve

APRIL 10, 2016

Millennials turned out to vote in record numbers in 2008. Since then, politics are transforming Millennials and their view on government and the public sector. Is it safe to say the Millennial voice really matters in elections? Absolutely. Sixty seven percent of young voters cast their ballots for President Barack Obama in 2012. , compared to 36 percent for Mitt Romney.

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