Wild Apricot
APRIL 8, 2020
Even when we're all staying inside to help slow the spread of COVID-19, there are still ways to volunteer from home, and our communities need it more than ever. Here are some ways to help.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 8, 2020
We are only about one month into the world’s largest work from home experiment. This means spending a big part of our day sitting in front of a screen that looks like the Brady Brunch. It has surfaced a new technology affliction: Zoom Overload. . There are number of reasons we feel exhausted from zoom meetings as Jeremy Bailenson, Virtual Human Interaction Lab points out.
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VisionLink
APRIL 9, 2020
Thousands of COVID-19 volunteers and donated essential supplies are matched with states’ needs through an innovative pro bono tech and volunteer partnership BOULDER, CO, April 9, 2020 – Americans are no strangers to disasters. A hallmark of U.S. culture is the immediate outpouring of offers from volunteers and companies urgently wanting to help those stricken by misfortune.
DataRobot
APRIL 10, 2020
The world is going through extremely turbulent times. With the ongoing disruption of our lives, communities, and businesses from the COVID-19 pandemic, predictions from existing machine learning models trained prior to the pandemic become less reliable. There is plenty of historical data, but historical examples from before the pandemic may not provide the relevant examples needed to train a model that is useful today.
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!
Wild Apricot
APRIL 9, 2020
If your newsletter isn’t reaching as many people as you’d like, the problem might be that your newsletter is hard to read on mobile devices. This blog includes best practices for creating newsletters for mobile.
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The Storytelling Non-profit
APRIL 9, 2020
Most of us are working from home and sheltering in place through the COVID-19 pandemic. For some of you, that might mean that you're working remotely for the first time ever. I remember that being a challenging transition for me when I started working from home in 2013. Aside from figuring out how to manage myself and my time, having the right digital tools in place to work with a remote team made a world of difference.
NonProfit Hub
APRIL 10, 2020
The fight against coronavirus is all of ours together. Our assurance solely lies in the fact that we won’t be giving up any time soon. COVID-19 has affected every industry in some way or the other ? lockdowns all over the world have resulted in either holidays or work from our respective homes. This doesn’t mean that it’ll affect productivity as humans have been known to adapt and survive.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 6, 2020
Looking for ways to keep your members engaged during social distancing? We have advice from real membership organizations on how they're doing so online.
Nimble AMS
APRIL 9, 2020
You know it’s time for new association management software. Does your organization? Here’s how to create a compelling case for an investment in new membership management technology. As your association grows, eventually it’s time to move to new membership management software. Your old technology might have worked in the past, but it just isn’t keeping up with your organization’s evolving processes and needs.
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.
Blue Fox
APRIL 6, 2020
Here we are. April 2020 and working our way through a global pandemic. March seemed like the longest month in history. April probably will, too. So while you're staying home and working out what's next for you and your nonprofit, here are some thoughts on how to manage the next several weeks thoughtfully, fairly, and with a mindset of stewardship and sensitivity to all involved.
DataRobot
APRIL 6, 2020
If you’re a regular reader of the DataRobot blog, you likely fall into one of two categories. Perhaps you’re a data scientist who’s looking for ideas about how to get started with advanced time series forecasting , information about our expanded support for deep learning , or maybe just some ideas on how you can automate some of the data science tasks you dread.
Wild Apricot
APRIL 9, 2020
Looking to create your own car club website? Before you do, here are 7 exemplary car club websites you can look to for inspiration.
Nimble AMS
APRIL 6, 2020
Arm yourself with this information before making your final AMS choice. Narrowing your association management software (AMS) choices down to those built on Salesforce is a great start. Here’s what you need to know next. So, you’ve narrowed your search for a new association management software (AMS) solution to those built on Salesforce CRM. Great choice!
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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.
Achieve
APRIL 10, 2020
With the rise of COVID-19, more and more people are staying home to practice safe social distancing, putting a pause to almost all in-person events. No one could have predicted the impact this global pandemic has had so far, especially for nonprofits. Events that were supposed to bring in fundraising revenue are now cancelled and supporters who might have given before are likely reconsidering.
DataRobot
APRIL 8, 2020
Deploying models into production remains a critical challenge for organizations adopting AI. For many custom-built models, deployment requires extensive data science knowledge and coding expertise to promote those models from development to production. With varied languages and frameworks across AI teams and projects, deployment becomes even more challenging and specialized, depleting critical resources from data science and IT teams alike.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 10, 2020
Kip Tindell, former chairman and CEO of The Container Store , was at the helm of the company since the first store opened in Dallas, TX in 1978 until late 2019. In 2014, he, along with Paul Keegan and Casey Shilling, wrote the book, Un-contain-able. In it, Tindell reveals the seven foundation principals of his unique values-based business philosophy.
Gyrus
APRIL 7, 2020
Things that you need to keep in mind when selecting Learning Management Systems for customer training. In this article, we explore how to select a Learning Management System (LMS) for your customer training needs.
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!
Connection Cafe
APRIL 10, 2020
Now, more than ever, organizations need their communities to rally behind them. The potential health and economic repercussions resulting from COVID-19 are worrisome for many, but your mission stands strong and your donors believe in you. #GivingTuesdayNow, on May 5, 2020, was developed by the GivingTuesday organization as an emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Museum 2.0
APRIL 8, 2020
Spring has arrived in Cleveland. Bright sun, chirping robins, terrible thunderstorms are regular occurrences all of a sudden. I was sitting in a rare quiet moment, noticing the season (thanks to a colleague mentioning the arrival of Spring), when I realized it had been years since I’d noted Spring. Great Lakes denizens know spring is a capricious season, often masquerading as winter, fall, spring, and summer in the same day.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 8, 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?
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 10, 2020
The bad news? Tens of millions are out of work worldwide due to the COVID-19 crisis. The good news? The economy will eventually bounce back and a record number of new employment opportunities will be available and many of these future jobs will be remote. Nonprofits that embrace flexible work movement experience many benefits , such as increased productivity and retention and decreased expenses and pollution contribution.
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.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 9, 2020
In the midst of COVID-19, virtual volunteerism opportunities are more important than ever. But there have also always been people who want to engage and contribute but who can’t, for various reasons, volunteer in traditional ways. This episode is about understanding and expanding virtual volunteer programs. Danielle Holly, CEO of Common Impact, an organization dedicated to skills-based volunteerism, joins the Podcast to share her insights and expertise on how nonprofits and corporations can bett
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 6, 2020
When someone gives you negative feedback, think of it as a positive. If it’s accurate, it provides a growth opportunity; if it isn’t accurate, it provides an opportunity to strengthen your conflict resolution skills. Remember, no one is perfect. We all have blind spots when it comes to our strengths and weaknesses. And, we all do things that bother people.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 4, 2020
Here are some great insights about leading versus managing from Bob Kulhan and his book, Getting To Yes And. He says, "Leading is not managing. Managing is not leading." "Managing is taking care of logistical and practical details. Every team-related task needs to be managed to some extent, and the quality of managing can fall anywhere on a spectrum that runs from well-oiled machine to gear-grinding nightmare.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 6, 2020
When a storm is coming, you prepare. Some people prepare before the storm, some prepare after it passes, anticipating a new normal. Either way, you’re making sure your foundation is solid so you are ready for anything that comes your way. Think about the outpouring of support for healthcare workers during a public health crisis. How are those fundraising organizations going to thank and steward those new donors?
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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