Wild Apricot

MARCH 28, 2011

This month, we've found 20 free webinars on topics such as: fundraising, grant writing, social media strategies, volunteer management, video tips for non-profits and much more. Here is our monthly round-up of free webinars for non-profits for the month of April. read more ).

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 2, 2010

To help with your nonprofit’s year-end fundraising and strategic planning for 2011, here are three great new resources – two ebooks and an important research report – just released by leaders in the nonprofit sector, and all available without charge.( read more ).

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 21, 2011

It looks like February is going to be as busy month - with 31 (and counting) free non-profit webinars already scheduled. There is a wide range of webinar topics, so have a good look through this round-up, since there's bound to be something of interest to you or other folks in your organization.( read more ).

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Candid

AUGUST 21, 2024

That’s the average time viewers will spend on a social media video before they decide to move on. Many have pointed to social media as the cause of our shorter attention spans, although movie and television shots have also become shorter. So, which came first: our loss of focus or increasingly fast-paced media? Three seconds.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 21, 2025

The Gold Avocado series showcases some of the very best content that Blue Avocado has for nonprofit leaders, based on overall popularity, reader response, and quality. Forward (2025) For nonprofits, many aspects of carrying out their missions have changed since Blue Avocado began. Case in point: Board management.

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Candid

MARCH 14, 2024

Creating a consistent supply of social media content for a nonprofit is hard. At the Nonprofit Marketing Summit earlier this month, I shared how we do this—from how we rethought why we are on social media and our process for repurposing content (without getting too repetitive). Here are some of the highlights: 1.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2012

He's spent close to ten years helping nonprofits be more. We recently released the most comprehensive analysis of online giving trends in the nonprofit sector. Key 2011 Online Giving Trends Include. of online giving happened in October, November, and December of 2011. 5 Tactics Your Nonprofit Must Implement Today.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Greg Ligon, our guest blogger for the Social Media for Nonprofits conference, is an online communications professional with experience in building a brand via online channels, social media communications, and website content development. Think Strategically About Your Social Media Presence. every year.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 6, 2012

This guest post was authored by Ritu Sharma, Social Media for Nonprofits executive director and co-founder. This stellar lineup will provide attendees with concrete insights and takeaways for nonprofits to use social media to advance their cause. Discounted tickets are available for small nonprofits at $95.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 30, 2011

Alan Gershenfeld , Founder and President, E-Line Media, touched on this as well when he spoke about the nuances of interest-driven learning vs curriculum-driven learning. Some of the game-making platforms he recommends are E-line Media’s own Gamestar Mechanic , along with Game Salad , Gamemaker and Unity , depending on your needs.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 5, 2011

This post offers an overview of NTEN's eNon-profits Benchmark Study and 2011 Social Benchmarks Report and Idealware's Donor Management System Workbook.( Here is a round-up of recently released reports and resources available free of charge that might be of interest to non-profit and membership organizations. read more ).

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Candid

DECEMBER 9, 2022

You may be curious about which nonprofits are working on what initiatives, like voting access or rights, and who the funders are that support this work, along with civic participation, media access, or other democracy-related activities in the U.S. democracy-related issues from 2011 onward. That’s where Candid can help.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

a brand via online channels, social media communications and website content. This month's event included a candidate for public office, sharing his experience on how to use social media to engage voters. As TechSoup is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we do not endorse or disparage any political candidate, party, or elected official.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 29, 2011

The Online Community MeetUp ended 2011 by shifting the focus to the meetup organizers – the TechSoup Online Community and Social Media Team. TechSoup serves numerous nonprofits, and answering the many technology-related questions posted to the forums is a task best handled by more than one person.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 18, 2012

This is my inaugural post highlighting nonprofit technology news from around the world. In this case, it's a recap of some of the big nonprofit technology stories of 2012. Top Nonprofit Technology Buzzwords of 2012. These are events that pair up nonprofits with good ideas and volunteer techies who can help them realize them.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2012

TechSoup hosted its first ever Nonprofits Live. on the Future of Fundraising back in 2011. The episode examined some of the ways technology and social media can be harnessed to support causes. Social media adoption continues to grow and technology becomes more accessible. The Growth in Smartphones and Social Media.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 24, 2012

The Blackbaud Impact Awards recognize nonprofits who have used Blackbaud’s solutions in new and innovative ways to make a positive impact on their local communities and around the world. Does this sound like you or a nonprofit you know? If so, nominate a nonprofit for an Impact Award! Best Use of New Media (Social/Mobile).

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 20, 2012

Research Partners on Social Media. My post: Selling Local Sponsorships for Nonprofits: Closing the Deal. #4. My post: The Best Local Cause Marketing of 2011. #5. Do Research on the Company Before Reaching Out to Them. Research their marketing, PR, sales goals and objectives. My post: Want Better Cause Partnerships? Be Creative.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

TechSoup Global, the leading technology place for nonprofits, just announced it will kick off their annual Online Digital Storytelling Challenge January 13, 2011. Last year, over 100 organizations participated, with top submissions earning prizes from Flip Video, Adobe, Flickr, and GoldMail. Every organization has a story to tell.

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Tech Soup

MAY 17, 2011

You have just one more week to enter our Nonprofit Management 101 giveaway. To enter, all you need to do is create a short video about what you've learned about nonprofit management in the past five years. Please visit the site to view this media). Please visit the site to view this media). How to Enter.

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 5, 2011

Cause marketing is a partnership between a nonprofit and a for-profit for mutual profit. This is when a company pays a fee to use a nonprofit’s brand on its product. Licensing may include a certification process by the nonprofit before the company is allowed to use the logo. I felt I had the first part right. Digital Programs.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 12, 2011

The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Event 2011 begins tomorrow January 13 with a webinar and the opening of a challenge. The deadline to submit your entry is January 31, 2011 at 5 p.m. You have a couple of weeks (January 13 – 31) to create a 60-second video or five-panel picture story that showcases your library's mission and work.

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Selfish Giving

MAY 8, 2017

Do you remember back in 2011 when Google introduced the Zero Moment of Truth (or ZMOT) ? Speed ahead six years and I think it's safe to say that most companies - like consumers - are researching nonprofit partners before they ever send them an email or call them on the phone. A nonprofit that's interested in my success.

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Tech Soup

JULY 29, 2014

A recent study by California nonprofit Community Technology Alliance found that almost 70% of the homeless people surveyed in their county did have a mobile phone. " A 2011 university study similarly found that 62 percent of homeless teens had a phone and data plan and that they considered the device as important for them as food.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2011

On July 8, 2011, founder and co-CEO of TechSoup Global Daniel Ben-Horin paid a special visit to the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life. Nonprofit Commons is an archipelago in the virtual world of Second Life, housing social benefit organizations from around the globe. An Invigorating Sense of Possibility. What Lies Ahead.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2012

Back in September, we posted a summary of App It Up's nonprofit and library apps survey. represent the full range of nonprofit and library app experiences. represent the full range of nonprofit and library app experiences. September, 2011. externally facing: apps that would help people access nonprofits' and.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2013

Simply getting emails out the door can be a challenge for nonprofits. A nice idea, but near impossible for some nonprofits. So does this mean nonprofits will see 10x more donations from triggered welcome emails? For nonprofits, that may mean more event registrants who then volunteer. Ideas for Nonprofit Triggered Emails.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

Technology for nonprofit development and fundraising is quickly changing. In the TechSoup premiere our new #NPLive interactive series of video events, join us to discuss The Future of Fundraising online in the social media matrix on Tuesday, May 24 at 11 a.m. Pacific time.

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Tech Soup

JULY 7, 2015

In 2011, they joined the technology leadership of President Obama's re-election campaign. Integration with social media. Public Good invites charities to join a cause on its site, and to be listed along with other nonprofits working on that same cause. Nonprofits can use the new donor data any way they wish."

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Tech Soup

MAY 22, 2012

While it does not yet amount to the bulk of fundraising for most nonprofits, online giving grew by 13 percent from 2010 to 2011. The only vertical experiencing a decline from 2010 to 2011 was International Affairs organizations. Social media sites? Looking to help your organization get better at raising money online?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 8, 2011

Recently, the folks at Microsoft ,with help from public sector and nonprofit partners including TechSoup, have been examining and refining the use of an Azure-based disaster and emergency response portal.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 21, 2011

Thanks to everyone who came out to our breakout session on Saturday at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference in Washington, D. Several knowledgeable attendees at the session confirmed what a lot of us had suspected: LBS, and especially Foursquare, just weren’t in to nonprofits. Action-Triggered Donations (ATD).

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Tech Soup

JULY 21, 2011

On July 20, 2011, TechSoup presented a live, interactive online event on the topic of nonprofit video. Hardy, an award-winning producer, writer and the owner of Eve's Lime Productions ; Brandon Sutton, a social/digital media consultant and founder of Spirit of the Gulf Coast ; David J. Special guests included Sheila J.

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Tech Soup

MAY 24, 2011

It is being used and analyzed by the media, the private sector, governments, and civil society organizations to inform their decisions. A London-based nonprofit, Open Knowledge Foundation is at the forefront of promoting open knowledge to help citizens and society. everyday media’s use of data for reporting provides a practical.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2012

The app was a finalist in Microsoft's 2011 Imagine Cup, a student technology competition. Our Time (Facebook) is a nonprofit dedicated to youth empowerment through the voting process. ClassTalk was made through Code for America , a nonprofit that connects app developers with civic leaders to solve city problems.

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Tech Soup

JULY 11, 2011

Ahead of our July 20 episode of Nonprofits Live. now for nonprofits creating videos with impact? leaders to answer nonprofit questions for the next NPLive. video sharing, production toolkits, and resources for nonprofits looking. Adobe Connect - integrates many types of media into a shared workspace with robust tools.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news again! As always, I invite you to have a look at my list of 2013 forecasts on nonprofit technology trends. The nonprofit World Wide Web Foundation. In the June Nonprofit Technology News I mentioned the coming of FreedomPop’s free phone service for Android users.

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