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Should I Hire a Web Design Agency or a Freelancer?

Byte Technology

When you need a new website built or updates made to your existing site, a common question website owners consider is if they should hire a web design agency or an individual freelancer. Today’s business world is an ever-changing environment. Because of technological advancements and corporate downsizing, more individuals find it necessary to strike out on their own and offer their services as freelancers.

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The Screen Time Genie: A Bot That’s Help With Your Tech Addiction

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Mobile phones and screen can be distracting and overwhelming. Even worse they can be addictive. Not all technology is bad. There are apps and other technology tools that can help you create a new habit, healthier habits. The ScreenTime Genie , a clever chat bot designed by the BJ Fogg’s Behavioral Science Lab at Stanford can help grant your wish for reduced screen time.

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Best New Leadership Book Of 2019

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Each year, after reading and reviewing dozens of new leadership books, I select my pick for the year's best new leadership book. For 2019, that book is Paul Smith's, The 10 Stories Great Leaders Tell , released this past summer. I selected this book as best for its innovative format, timely and pertinent content, and how easy it is to put what Paul teaches to immediate use as a leader.

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How DataRobot Supports Santa’s Workshop to Optimize Operations and Improve Service

DataRobot

We recently concluded our AI Experience roadshow with a special regional session in Lapland. We have been lucky to hear from an impressive lineup of generous customer speakers globally. Lapland was no exception. One such customer is the lesser known and famously discreet Santa’s Workshop, a global private philanthropic conglomerate, with vast operations in manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, and logistics.

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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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Should I Hire a Web Design Agency or Do It Myself?

Byte Technology

There are several web design platforms out there such as Squarespace or Wix that tout how they can be used by people with no website development experience to build professional looking website. But is it really a prudent business decision to build your own site? There are numerous reasons why using a web design agency to build your website is a much better choice than doing it yourself.

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Blue Fox CEO Chantal Sheehan Set to Speak at NTEN's 2020 Nonprofit Technology Conference

Blue Fox

Sheehan will speak on how to have meaningful financial conversations with a nonprofit board of directors. Melbourne, FL (December 19, 2019) – Chantal Sheehan, Founder and CEO of Blue Fox was recently named a speaker for NTEN’s 2020 Nonprofit Technology Conference (20NTC). The conference will take place March 24-26 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Maryland.

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Data Science Fails: Ignoring Business Rules and Expertise

DataRobot

There is a saying in science and statistics, “ Correlation does not imply causation.” While records of this phrase go back to the 1880s, it has become more popular and widely used since the 1990s. The phrase cautions against concluding that one event causes another based solely upon observed data, without the use of rigorously designed experiments. For example, the chart below shows the historical relationship between the number of Japanese cars sold in the USA versus the number of suicides caus

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Deliver better member experience using AI-based chatbots

Nimble AMS

Ready to take your member experience to the next level? Use chatbots! Artificial intelligence technologies, like chatbots, can help associations work more efficiently and boost member satisfaction. Here’s more about chatbots, what they can do for your association, and how to start using them. Wouldn’t it be great to have a magical employee who worked 24/7 and could automatically handle common member requests and questions?

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The Best Places To Hold A Job Interview

Eric Jacobsen Blog

One of the reasons you want to interview people in three different places is that candidates will usually be at their very best in the first interview (likely in your office ). After that, if they are pretending, the veneer will come off in subsequent meetings in out-of-the office locations. Also, because most employees can only be successful in their jobs in different locations as well, it makes sense to witness your candidates in different settings.

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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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5 Reasons You Need Mobile Bidding At Your Next Auction Event

Achieve

Planning an auction takes a considerable amount of effort for nonprofits. Between procuring items, finding a venue to accommodate all of your guests, picking up bid paddles, and getting people to register, it can be hard to juggle the different parts of a great event. Many nonprofits have turned to mobile bidding software and online tools to help them handle the stressors of hosting an auction event.

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Benefits of Cloud-Based LMS

Gyrus

Benefits of Cloud-Based LMS GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - With the advent of the cloud-based learning management system, e-learning and online training have become highly effective for both corporate learners (employees) and students. Instructional designers can now develop and deploy e-learning courses that are not just easily accessible, but also very cost-efficient.

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Worst of Museums for this Decade

Museum 2.0

Ask and you shall receive. Be careful what you wish for. These two adages were both in my mind last week when I asked people for the worst museum trends. I wasn't surprised that the worst trends had much more pick up than best. The grass is always greener, as the adage says, or rather, we as people are usually pretty good at figuring out what we lack, what other people have, or what went wrong.

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The Three Drivers Of Motivation

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Julian Birkinshaw shares the three drivers of discretionary effort (motivation) from employees in his new book, Becoming a Better Boss : Material drivers , including salary, bonuses, promotion, and prizes Social drivers , including recognition for achievement, status, and having good colleagues Personal drivers , including freedom to act, the opportunity to build expertise, and working for a worthwhile cause Take a moment now to reflect on where your business excels and where it falls short.

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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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Demystifying Next Generation Donor Audiences to Drive Engagement and Donations

Connection Cafe

“The next generation of donors” is not just the latest fundraising trend or catchphrase for development teams. Nonprofit organizations have always tried to understand how to shift and modify their fundraising strategies to appeal to and resonate with the future generation of donors. But recently, there has been increased emphasis on this portion of the population given the massive wealth transfer that is reported to occur in the coming years.

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Benefits of Cloud-Based LMS

Gyrus

Benefits of Cloud-Based LMS GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - With the advent of the cloud-based learning management system, e-learning and online training have become highly effective for both corporate learners (employees) and students. Instructional designers can now develop and deploy e-learning courses that are not just easily accessible, but also very cost-efficient.

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2020 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Cause awareness and giving days can be very powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising campaigns. The first step is to decide which days to build a campaign upon and then add them to your 2020 editorial calendar. In addition to the days listed below, see also public holidays by country , Days of the Year , and Wikipedia’s List of Commemorative Months.

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How To Prove Your Competence And Win People Over

Eric Jacobsen Blog

When you want to improve your competence and how others view your competence, the book, Convinced: How To Prove Your Competence And Win People Over , by Jack Nasher, is your go-to resource. With the advice in the book you will be able to exhibit your abilities in front of customers, colleagues, and superiors – whether in meetings, presentations, or crucial conversations.

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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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4 Keys for Attracting, Hiring and Retaining a Successful Major Gift Team

Connection Cafe

One of the most important hires are those tasked to keep money flowing: the development team. Yet, the average length of employment for a development professional is 277 days. Half of chief development officers plan to quit within 2 years and 40% of the development directors said they were not committed to their jobs. Looking for solutions to these dire numbers, CompassPoint embarked on Fundraising Bright Spots , a study of development teams that were happy and successful.

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Benefits of Cloud-Based LMS

Gyrus

Benefits of Cloud-Based LMS Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems With the advent of the cloud-based learning management system, e-learning and online training have become highly effective for both corporate learners (employees) and students. Instructional designers can now develop and deploy e-learning courses that are not just easily accessible, but also very cost-efficient.

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[FREE WEBINAR] How to Create an Engaging Donor Journey in 2020

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. Presented by: Robin Cabral, MA, CFRE, MFIA of DonorPerfect. This is your year. It’s time to take on new terrain by building a targeted multichannel donor journey that ensures every member of your community feels connected to your cause throughout the year. In this must-watch webinar you’ll learn how to: Take a multichannel approach to your donor communications.

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The Monograph To The Iconic Good To Great

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Earlier this year brought Jim Collin’s monograph to his iconic bestseller, Good to Great book. Titled, Turning the Flywheel , Collins explains why some companies build momentum and some don’t. Eighteen years after writing Good to Great , Collins delves deep into the flywheel approach and how successful flywheels grow through four key stages – Through: Disciplined People Disciplined Thought Disciplined Action Building to Last “One you get your flywheel right, you want to renew and extend that fly

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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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The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 126: Engaging Individual Fundraisers

Connection Cafe

Peer-to-peer fundraising is an important part of a social good organization’s overall fundraising strategy. But as people increasingly become more committed to causes versus specific organizations, how can organizations engage and guide individual fundraisers who are campaigning to raise funds for causes close to their hearts? In today’s episode, recorded live at bbcon 2019, Caroline Jones, founder of Knickers Model’s Own and 2015 JustGiving creative fundraiser of the year, joins host Steve MacL

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How to Optimize Instagram for Nonprofits

NonProfit Hub

Instagram is, without a doubt, one of the best platforms for marketing brands. Since 2010, it has grown tremendously from a simple photo-sharing app to a platform where businesses and nonprofits alike get to share their stories and advocacies. Through the app, brands have been able to effectively gain a loyal following with the help of perfectly filtered photos and compelling captions.

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Do I Need a Cookie Policy on My Website?

Byte Technology

The Cookie Law is all about privacy. It’s a piece of legislation requiring websites to obtain consent from website visitors to store or retrieve information on a smartphone, computer or tablet. The purpose of the law is to let consumers know how information about them is collected and used online, as well as giving them a choice to allow it or not. It originated as a European Union (EU) directive which was adopted in 2011 by all EU countries.

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Learning To Lead

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Inspiring, humbling, motivating and instructional is how I describe the leadership book by Ron Williams , called, Learning To Lead: The Journey To Leading Yourself, Leading Others, And, Leading An Organization. Williams tells his career journey from washing cars to reviving one of the nation’s largest health insurers, where as the former CEO he transformed Aetna from a $292 million operating loss into $2 billion in annual earnings.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.