Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Amelia Kohm, Ph.D. , is the founder of Data Viz for Nonprofits , a design consultancy that delivers high-quality visualizations that help organizations to quickly grasp their data, improve their work, and show their impact. Seems nonprofit communications folks everywhere have jumped on the infographic bandwagon. The thinking goes something like this: if they won’t pay attention to what we have to say about climate change, homelessness, or education in written form, maybe they will if we say it i

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Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

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Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Want to learn how other membership organizations are growing and gaining revenue? Check out our soon-to-be-released report (and fill it out for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card!).

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Blue Fox

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Our Teams Latest Picks for Social Enterprise Tools, News & Resources! If you’re like us, your daily inbox is jam-packed with newsletters and educational opportunities from like-minded social impact leaders. These spectacular humans work around the clock to foster positive change in their communities. Then, somehow, find time to share their story.

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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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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Using Nimble AMS, associations are beginning to use AI to tackle common challenges. Here’s a real-life example. It’s a good bet that you’ve heard of artificial intelligence (AI). It’s technology that mimics human “thinking” using complex algorithms. Companies like Netflix and Amazon have set the standard for AI, using it to connect with consumers and provide the highly personalized experiences that we’ve all come to expect.

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Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

If your nonprofit needs a website, Wordpress might be a great option. This guide will cover everything you need to know and help you make a decision about using Wordpress.

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Blue Fox

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Our Latest Picks for Social Enterprise Tools, News & Resources! If you’re like us, your daily inbox is jam-packed with newsletters and educational opportunities from like-minded social impact leaders. These spectacular humans work around the clock to foster positive change in their communities. Then, somehow, find time to share their story.

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Elevation

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Social media is a great way to engage a large audience without spending a lot. With just a little bit of creativity, your nonprofit can expand its audience reach by using social media as a promotional channel. However, it takes more than posting an image with a witty caption to create a nonprofit social media campaign.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

To learn how to stay motivated, read High-Profit Prospecting , by Mark Hunter. It's a powerful read that includes counter intuitive advice and cutting-edge best practices for sales prospecting in today's business world. Today, I share one of my favorite sections of the book where Hunter describes his seven things motivated people do to stay motivated : Motivated people ignore voices in their lives.

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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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Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

If you manage an association, you know how important it is to stay on top of trends in your sector. Here are some key areas to focus on in 2020.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. posted by Alaina Caulkett, Fall 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Nonprofit employees are starting to show sector-switching intent, which affects the retention of nonprofit organizations. Understanding what positions need to be filled, hiring and training all require a large amount of resources.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

11 Digital Marketing KPIs That Every Nonprofit Should Be Tracking. by Zoe Allen. Key Performance Indicators allow you to truly understand your nonprofit’s digital marketing success and make educated decisions about future spending. Take the guesswork out of your decision making. Understand if your nonprofit’s digital marketing is really making an impact with Key Performance Indicators.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Every leader experiences periods of ups and downs. Hopefully, more up periods. If you struggle with too many down periods, it might be because you have perfectionist tendencies. Transform yourself into an optimist by: Viewing failure as an opportunity to learn and understand that failure is part of a fulfilling life. Making room for pain. Don't deny yourself permission to feel painful emotions.

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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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Gyrus

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Does your LMS support Historical Data Transfer and Integration? How do we make a smooth transition and save time and energy in the process?

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Have you ever been to a museum with no permanent exhibits ? On a recent trip to Chicago, I checked out the Museum of Contemporary Art. I was surprised to discover that every exhibit there was a special exhibit. As I walked around delighting in the weirdness that is contemporary art, I realized how advantageous it can be to not have any permanent exhibits.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

I was planning to write a post this week about positivity in management. And, I think I will, eventually. I have many thoughts, and a few notes on my dark forays into, well, darkness. But, instead, this week, I want to talk about the positivity of social media. Listen, I’m not Pollyanna about much , and certainly not social media. It’s a time suck. It’s false social and often poor media.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

"The challenge for the organizational architect is to systematically create the blueprint for an organization that consciously connects everything to purpose ," explains author Clive Wilson , in his book, Designing the Purposeful Organization. "The product of doing this are measurable results and, importantly, a felt sense of success. Wilson's book is packed with case studies and activities that help you put to practice in your organization the learnings from the book.

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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

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. Presented by: Heather Mansfield , Founder and Editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good. This is the first webinar in Heather’s year-long blog and webinar series called 101 Best Practices for Nonprofits. Packed with practical advice and customized for small nonprofits on a limited budget, this webinar will stress the importance of professional website design and strategic email marketing and fundraising.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) is a statewide community foundation with a staff of 38 and offices in Portland and Ellsworth, plus three remote offices in Maine and one in New York, NY. In 2019 we awarded 6,363 in grants and scholarships worth more than $40 million. We all live in a world filled with technology, which can prove to be a help and hinderance to our work and personal lives.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 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.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Trillion Dollar Coach is about Bill Campbell , someone you likely never heard of, who coached several of the biggest names in Silicon Valley during a 16-year tenure, and who’s behind-the-scene wisdom helped created over a trillion dollars in market value. Authored by Eric Schmidt , Jonathan Rosenberg , and Alan Eagle , they share that from Steve Jobs and Dick Costolo to Larry Page and Sundar Pichai, these big names in Silicon Valley give credit to Campbell for much of their success.

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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.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Decision-making around directing philanthropic giving is an increasingly data-driven exercise. So, it’s more important than ever for social good organizations looking to attract investment to be able to quantify and communicate their defined outcomes and ability to efficiently and effectively achieve them. This is accountable impact. Today’s episode features an excerpt of a panel session at bbcon 2019 with John Cashman, Senior Principal Account Executive and Tony Boor, Chief Financial Officer at

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

CSR practitioners are all trying to meet a common objective of driving employee engagement through philanthropic efforts. It can be a lot of work if you don’t have the right technology partner to help you manage your giving and volunteering programs. With the right partner and platform, CSR practitioners can save a great deal of time while also elevating their efforts through dynamic reporting tools, event customization, campaigns, and much more.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The “Q&A with sgLEADERS” series on sgENGAGE aims to provide readers, including the next generation of social good leaders, with valuable insights from executives across the social good community. Today’s Q&A is with Rod Arnold, chief marketing officer at Soles4Souls. As CMO, Rod is leveraging his 20+ years of experience building nonprofits and socially responsible brands to advance the organization’s marketing and fundraising efforts and increase their impact on those they serve.

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