Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 2, 2020
By Kayla Matthews , writer at ProductivityTheory.com – a blog dedicated to helping others better their productivity. Instagram can be a powerful tool for nonprofits wanting to connect to a broader audience. The social media platform has more than 1 billion users — beating Twitter, Snapchat, and TikTok — and is especially popular among people aged 18-29.
Wild Apricot
JUNE 30, 2020
Employee burnout in the nonprofit sector is a real issue in the best of times, let alone in the midst of a pandemic. Here's are some things you might be doing that will inevitably lead to you burning out, and what to do instead.
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AccelEvents
JUNE 29, 2020
With virtual events quickly becoming the new normal for the events industry, it is important that you find and make use of the best tools available to host a professional and engaging event. We have previously given you a list of the best virtual conference platforms as well as lists of the best platforms for virtual trade shows and expos, but some event hosts and producers may need additional tools and resources in order to put on these events.
Nimble AMS
JULY 2, 2020
Help your staff work efficiently, no matter where they’re located. Here’s how associations can use Nimble AMS and Salesforce platform functionality to keep staff working together, even when they’re apart. You’ve probably read a lot lately about moving to a remote workforce. Many companies sent their staff to work from home over the past few months – even if they were not prepared to do so.
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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.
NonProfit Hub
JULY 3, 2020
Nonprofit advocacy campaigns are becoming increasingly popular to help advance the mission of organizations. However, many organizations are under the impression that they must divide their attention between their advocacy campaigns and their fundraising efforts. In this case, many decide to ignore advocacy altogether. . However, they don’t need to be separate entities!
Nonprofit Technology brings together the best content for nonprofit technical enthusiasts from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
AccelEvents
JULY 1, 2020
Top companies and institutions often use a career fair to generate and identify employment leads, to screen candidates and to hire applicants. While effective, physical career fairs can be rather limiting. In many cases, the attendees will be from the geographical area around the venue. Similarly, the size and scope of a traditional career fair can be limited by venue capacity and budget.
Elevation
JUNE 30, 2020
A strong nonprofit communication strategy helps build a loyal client base, improve revenue generation, and power the organization towards steady growth. We share a step-by-step guide on how to create a communications strategy for nonprofits that will make the process easier for all teams involved.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 3, 2020
Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. That's why I became an instant fan of the book, One Minute Mentoring: How to Find and Work With a Mentor -- and Why You'll Benefit from Being One.
Wild Apricot
JUNE 29, 2020
This month, we’re announcing new product features and releases that will make life easier for you and your organization. We have also added new content to help you make the most of Wild Apricot and better connect with members.
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.
AccelEvents
JUNE 29, 2020
First time exhibiting at a virtual event? We’re here to help make it a success! Join us every Thursday for an interactive training on how to get your virtual booth up & running using the Accelevents platform. What will we cover? Setting up your booth. Chatting with & collecting leads. Live Streaming from within your booth. The webinar will be free to attend & interactive, so please come with any questions you may have!
Museum 2.0
JULY 1, 2020
This post by Jackie Peterson was so impactful I asked to repost if from her blog : I’ve been thinking about what to say, where to start. So many more folks in the world have said things more poignantly and eloquently than I ever could. Like most Black folks, I’m exhausted. The last time I was on an airplane was for a family memorial service. Every one of my joyful plans (family vacations, birthday celebrations, professional conferences) has been cancelled, postponed or moved to a virtual meeting
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 2, 2020
Here are the 12 golden rules of effective communication from Paul Falcone , as highlighted in his book, 2600 Phrases for Setting Effective Performance Goals. Always remember to: Recognize achievements and accomplishments often. Celebrate success. Deliver bad news quickly, constructively, and in a spirit of professional development. Praise in public, censure in private.
Wild Apricot
JUNE 29, 2020
Here are all the free nonprofit webinars happening in July 2020 that the Internet has to offer.
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!
AccelEvents
JULY 1, 2020
Top companies and institutions often use a career fair to generate and identify employment leads, to screen candidates and to hire applicants. While effective, physical career fairs can be rather limiting. In many cases, the attendees will be from the geographical area around the venue. Similarly, the size and scope of a traditional career fair can be limited by venue capacity and budget.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 1, 2020
By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. She helps brands grow engagement and build relationships with their audience. The pandemic has drastically altered the ways nonprofits interact with their supporters. While social media is now a common part of every nonprofit’s communication strategy, a common sentiment is that interacting on social media is a poor substitute to in-person interactions.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 30, 2020
I heard this advice quoted awhile back and wanted to share it. It's from William Arthur Ward , one of America's most quoted writers of inspirational maxims: Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.
Wild Apricot
JULY 2, 2020
One of the issues facing small membership organizations identified in our Blog Reader Survey was finding ways to better manage membership databases. So in response, we’re creating a blog series to help organizations identify your membership database requirements; understand the various options available; and help you determine the best solution for your specific needs.
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.
AccelEvents
JUNE 29, 2020
With virtual events quickly becoming the new normal for the events industry, it is important that you find and make use of the best tools available to host a professional and engaging event. We have previously given you a list of the best virtual conference platforms as well as lists of the best platforms for virtual trade shows and expos, but some event hosts and producers may need additional tools and resources in order to put on these events.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 29, 2020
2020 will be remembered as the year that changed grantmaking. Foundations are in the midst of a sudden and unexpected upheaval of long-held grantmaking practices. Faster access to capital and removal of administrative burden have become the clarion-call from nonprofits struggling to meet the intensified demand of constituents. If ever there was a mandate to reexamine the role and process of funding, now is that time.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 29, 2020
"It takes more than encouraging words to get a team thinking beyond the ordinary," explains Jackie Barretta , author of the book, Primal Teams. She suggests you must help team members to redefine the purpose of their work with broader and more expansive thinking. Use certain pointed questions to guide a team toward a loftier view of their purpose. Specifically, Barretta recommends you as the leader ask the following purpose-broadening questions to encourage the team to think of providing value b
AccelEvents
JUNE 29, 2020
New to virtual events? You’re not alone! Join us every Wednesday for an interactive onboarding training on how to get your virtual event up & running using the Accelevents platform. We will cover how to set up & add: Registration. Sessions & Speakers. Sponsors & Exhibitors. General Event Best Practices. The webinar will be free to attend & interactive, so please come with any questions you may have!
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Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 28, 2020
“I wrote this book as a roadmap to help you find success, purpose, and happiness,” explains Tom Lewis , author of the new book, Solid Ground. In his highly personable book, Lewis uses his life story to connect the dots between his challenges and accomplishments to demonstrate the five foundational building blocks of success. He speaks from his experience as an award-winning homebuilder and philanthropist.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 28, 2020
According to Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese , authors of the book, The Collaboration Imperative , high-performing teams have the following characteristics: People have solid and deep trust in each other and in the team's purpose--they feel free to express feelings and ideas. Everybody is working toward the same goals. Team members are clear on how to work together and how to accomplish tasks.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 28, 2020
Heed this advice from Julian Birkinshaw , author of the book, Becoming A Better Boss , on how to be a better leader. Strive to answer “Yes” to these three questions : Do you invest your time in things that help others to succeed? Do you invest in projects that will help the company in the long run, even if you won’t be around to get any credit for their success?
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 1, 2020
From John Blakey 's book, The Trusted Executive , here are these four tips from Jim Collins for how to be a humble leader : Demonstrate a compelling modesty, shunning public adulation and never be boastful. Act with quiet, calm determination and motivate others through inspired standards, not inspiring charisma. Channel ambition into the company, not the self, and set up successors for even more greatness in the next generation.
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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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