Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. That said, to be alerted of new low-cost or free resources and tools available for nonprofits, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 e-Newsletter.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 3, 2012

I recently got my copy of Measuring the Networked Nonprofit by Beth Kanter and Katie Delahaye Paine. In the foreward, Beth and Katie say that “measurement is the secret sauce; we provide the recipe.” And that they do! It doesn’t matter what event I am speaking at, or who the participants are in the room, I can’t think of a single time I’ve spoken about nonprofit technology topics and not had at least one hand raised in the audience to ask about the number of Faceboo

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NetWits

DECEMBER 6, 2012

I've spent a good part of the past month reviewing year-end email drafts and have seen several common pitfalls. Here are 10 things to avoid.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 5, 2012

I got a big batch of these today. They're similar to the fake Amazon HDTV receipts I wrote about in September. These aren't as lame-looking as most of the spam I write about: they use the right logos, fonts, and typefaces. This site says they lead to malware. The giveaways are: 1) Hover over the links and see where they point before clicking (that's the best way to prevent phishing attacks and malware infections from spam). 2) The Amazon receipts have no details about what I purchased. 3) I got

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NCE Social Media

DECEMBER 10, 2012

A new study has found that Americans have spent 121 billion minutes on social media this year. That’s up more than 37% from last year alone. How much time is that really? Imagine watching Honey Boo Boo for over 460,000 years nonstop. That’s crazy! At 121 billion minutes, that means the average American, including all newborns and the most senior of senior citizens, spends 6 hours on social media each year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 24, 2012

1. 35,449 Views: 70 Low-Cost or Free Web-Based Tools for Nonprofits. 2. 24,971 Views: Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. 3. 24,887 Views: 11 Inspiring Nonprofit Facebook Timelines. 4. 18,198 Views: 10 Pinterest Best Practices for Nonprofits. 5. 17,670 Views: HOW TO: Customize Your Nonprofit’s Facebook Timeline. 6. 16,444 Views: HOW TO: Get Your Nonprofit Started on Pinterest. 7. 14,134 Views: 11 Must-Follow Nonprofits on Pinterest. 8. 13,175 Views: 11 Nonp

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 24, 2012

When budgets are small or time is running out, many people turn to Do-It-Yourself options for holiday gifts. I know I’ve done it: from homemade soap to custom spice mixes, it’s fun to create something for people you love. It makes me feel like I’m giving of myself and still giving “something” But, one thing I’ve learned through the process is that I actually end up spending at least as much money and certainly a ton of time putting those gifts together.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 6, 2012

If we compare year-end giving campaigns to the gastronomical equivalent of a seven …

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 21, 2012

A question was posted to a listserve for nonprofit techies looking for tips on training staff on a new database. I discussed training at a high level on page 13 of this chapter from CASE's Handbook of Institutional Advancement. Here are some more detailed rules of thumb: 90% of training is forgotten within the first 2 weeks if it's not put to immediate use.

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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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NCE Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2012

As 2012 winds down there were several major stories that I came across that are worth sharing. First, not even the former marketing director of Facebook knows how the privacy policies at Facebook work. Randi Zuckerberg is the sister of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg found out the hard way. On Christmas Day Randi posted a family photo on Facebook. She thought only her friends could see it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2012

I was thrilled to be profiled in Fast Company’s Generosity Series this week. Generosity is baked into my DNA and I can’t help it. I don’t do this with an expectation of any return–financial or otherwise. I’ve been volunteering for community causes since I was a kid, something my family encouraged. I grew up at the Jersey Shore. When I was in the third grade, I volunteered to bake cupcakes to help fundraise for Lucy the Elephant (who thankfully survived super storm Sandy ).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (Indian Standard Time). Cost: Free! How to Register: Sign up ! Presented By: Heather Mansfield. The Social Web has dramatically changed how non-governmental organizations communicate with supporters, donors and volunteers. Even though a large percentage of NGOs in Asia Pacific now regularly use social media in their online fundraising and communications campaigns, few social media practitioners in the NGO sector have been properly tr

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VisionLink

DECEMBER 15, 2012

'The United Way of Western Connecticut has established a support fund for the families and the community of Newtown. To donate go here. Children: Charlotte Bacon, 6 Daniel Barden, 7 Olivia Engel, 6 Josephine Gay, 7 Ana M. Marquez-Greene, 6 Dylan Hockley, 6 Madeleine F. Hsu, 6 Catherine V. Hubbard, 6 Chase Kowalski, 7 Jesse Lewis, 6 James Mattioli, 6 Grace McDonnell, 7 Emilie Parker, 6 Jack Pinto, 6 Noah Pozner, 6 Caroline Previdi, 6 Jessica Rekos, 6 Aviele Richman, 6 Benjamin Wheeler, 6 Allison

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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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NetWits

DECEMBER 3, 2012

Why should your Fundraising Impact be granted some of the valuable real estate on your home page? Let's discuss a few points in detail.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 6, 2012

I'm working on an article with the title, "Maybe It's Not Your Database, It's You." The premise is that complaints about an organization's database may be misdirected: the problem is how the system is being managed (aka management problems disguised as technology problems). Now, it's certainly possible that an organization chose the wrong database to begin with, or has outgrown the system they chose, or the vendor isn't providing good support and keeping the technology up to date.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 27, 2012

Here's an overview of a new article in our Membership Knowledge Hub that explains the need to shift away from “selling memberships” and to start “inviting” members to become part of their distinctive community”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Today, I was honored to be one of the changemakers interviewed in Catchafire’s Generosity Series, a celebration and investigation of bold generosity with the goal of understanding its causes, its benefits, and how to inspire more. The goal of the series is to understand how small acts of generosity rather than exclusively deep-pocketed philanthropy can make a difference.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Through December 31, 2012 all paid webinar attendees can invite a friend/colleague to attend the same webinar – or multiple webinars – for free. For example, if you purchase one webinar at $50, then a friend/colleague can also attend the same webinar at no cost. This special also applies to the Fall Webinar Special ( Buy 2, Get 1 Free – Buy 3, Get 2 Free – Buy 4, Get 3 Free – or Buy 5, Get 4 Free ).

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VisionLink

DECEMBER 14, 2012

'Joined with millions of others across America, our hearts go out to the elementary school children, parents, and staff reeling from the shooting this morning at the Sandy Hook School in Newtown Connecticut. Today children saw their friends and teachers gunned down in a horrifying tragedy. Timeline : School Violence in United States. Tears If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I''d walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 11, 2012

End of year fundraising is in full swing, but with 2013 right around …

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 26, 2012

I got two dozen of these this morning, which may be some kind of record. This site says they're malware delivery devices, so do not click on them! A few of the senders: alets-no-reply@customercenter.citibank.com. alets-no-reply@serviceemail6.citibank.com. alets-no-reply@citibank.com. citibankonline@customercenter.citibank.com. citibankonline@customercenter.citibank.com. serviceemail@citibank.com.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Here is our round-up of free non-profit webinars for January 2013. This month we found webinars on topics such as: harnessing the power of video; non-profit corporate compliance; non-profit blogging that engages and much, much more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Flickr Photo by Su Lin. Note from Beth: Here’s a guest post from my colleague Steve MacLaughlin that is a great example of “ data informed fundraising.” A Fundraising Cliff? What does the data say? A Guest Post by Steve MacLaughlin. Over the past few months I’ve been asked a lot of questions about giving trends: What explains the flat trend in overall fundraising?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Every month Nonprofit Tech 2.0 creates and tweets (three times only) a TwtPoll related to nonprofit tech. Hardly thorough as a research method, the TwtPolls do however present some basic information about what trends were popular in 2012 and clues as to which #NPTech trends should be prioritized in 2013. Pay particular attention to TwtPolls with high numbers of views as they indicate a high interest level in the subject.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 5, 2012

After a decade of learning, laughing, and yes, dancing, at NTEN, I have decided to step down as NTEN's Executive Director. While my decision came about rather quickly, my transition has been well-planned by an amazing Board of Directors , and our remarkable staff are here to carry the torch and keep NTEN's programs and services running smoothly. I know I am leaving NTEN in great hands when I officially leave on January 31, 2013 to begin my new role as Executive Director of the Drupal Association

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