Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

The theme of this year's conference is "Making Meaning Matter" with panels and discussions on community building and digital media. It has huge potential for nonprofits that often don't have a budget for expensive video editing tools. Shapins said the company plans to open it up to the public soon.

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Tech Soup

JULY 20, 2009

Want to build your IT leadership skills without a travel budget? Our friends at NTEN are launching a 2-day virtual conference for nonprofit IT leaders. NTEN describes the conference as follows: read more. I'm thrilled to see this.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

There are many donor appreciation event ideas that you can take advantage of no matter what your budget is. Donor appreciation event ideas for nonprofits No matter your organization’s size or budget, there are donor appreciation event ideas for all nonprofits. Here are some ideas for small, medium, and large budgets.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

One of the best ways to do that is to attend nonprofit conferences. In addition to the info-packed sessions and workshops, these conferences provide invaluable opportunities to connect with other fundraisers, share ideas, and encourage each other. But how on earth do you choose the right fundraising conference to attend?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

Nowhere was this clearer than at the Nonprofit Technology Conference 2013 this April in snowy Minneapolis. Read all the notes from Danny's session to learn more about how long a video should be, what kind of equipment to use, how to get an ace edit, how to budget for your video, and more. Go for the Gut.

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Candid

JULY 5, 2023

Budgets tightened, conferences were cancelled, and networking events moved to less engaging virtual formats. Remote teams can refocus on development by sharing resources, finding budget-friendly ways to grow together, and taking advantage of internal opportunities. A book club is another budget- and remote-friendly option.

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Examples include webinars, live-streamed sessions, online conferences, and virtual trade shows. They can include conferences, roundtables, workshops, and trade shows. However, there might be a limited availability of large conference sites in your area. Virtual Events Virtual events take place entirely online.

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Tech Soup

MAY 4, 2011

MacArthur Foundation and Humanity United , held their second Human Rights and Technology conference at the new David Brower Center. TechSoup's NetSquared Initiative partnered with the HRC in the first conference The Soul of the New Machine in 2009 to help select a winner in their Mobile Challenge. & Catherine T.

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Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2024

From my experience, this annual conference is the event for Blackbaud users, and the K–12 offerings are especially impressive this year. Deep Dives Before the Dive I never miss the dedicated pre-conference sessions , being held this year on Monday, September 23rd. Explore how to leverage AI and automation.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

These can be tacked on to an existing event, such as your charity golf tournament, annual conference, or gala. It does add another step to the process and potentially some expense, but it should be factored into your budgets and fundraising plans whenever possible. Wrapping Up Thanking donors is crucial to retaining them over time.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 1, 2024

Inspired by more than 40 years of collaboration with private school leaders, Blackbaud has created a track of sessions for ATLIS 2024 , the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools’ annual conference. But what if your budget doesn’t match the magnitude of the risks?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Are you headed to San Francisco this week for the Nonprofit Technology Conference ? "The Online Nonprofit Technology Conference will let you connect with. You’ve heard that a technology plan can help you plan and budget better for technology acquisitions, but how do you go about creating your organization's plan?

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Grant Writer Team

MAY 23, 2024

Budget: Your writer needs full access to your books in most cases. Without a solid budget in place, no grant application will be a winner. Networking and Donor Relations: A grant consultant may attend conferences, workshops, and meetings to cultivate new relationships with potential funders and stay updated on industry trends.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The force of purpose was strong at this year's conference! What's the takeaway for an organization that has the desire but not the unlimited budget and resources? Russell's thoughts on Content Marketing World this year where he delivered a presentation on purpose-driven content marketing. What were the key takeaways from CMW?

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Attend Conferences Conferences are one of the most valuable tools for improving your grant writing skills. Conferences can: Introduce you to experts for in-depth discussions. provides grant writing training and discounted services to underserved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with budgets of less than $3 million.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

Online seminars can offer an affordable option for professional training, ideally suited to nonprofits who don't have the travel budget to send staff and volunteers to major conferences and workshops.( read more )

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Tech Soup

APRIL 5, 2012

Streamline the registration and payment processes for your organization’s events, conferences, and classes with cloud-based services from the Acteva Donation Program. The Acteva Donation Program makes two of Acteva’s event management tools available, based on your organization’s budget size. Conferences.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2012

"This is a different kind of conference," says Masaoka, California Association of Nonprofits CEO. Rather than cover the tired topics of typical nonprofit conferences like reaching donors or polishing mission statements, Masaoka's convention will challenge mainstream policies and look at policy decisions yet to come.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

You are in a position as a leader to advocate for policies that support staff development both in tangible financial ways such as learning and development budgets and by creating favorable conditions. Beyond budgeting for courses or conferences, tap into existing structures and resources that offer opportunities for development.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

How are they supposed to learn about the latest trends and techniques if they don’t attend conferences or attend association meetings. I understand that some organizations are struggling and the training budget is the first thing to go. First, I believe that no nonprofit needs to struggle financially.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 8, 2010

Due to lack of funding or a dedicated IT budget, you may bring your own laptop to the office, or work on say your nonprofit's finances at home. In the short run this is mainly done as a cost saving measure, since it's often difficult to allocate grant funding to office equipment unless it's explicitly allowed.

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Candid

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These organizations overwhelmingly have small budgets and limited staffing and fundraising capacity. Membership includes tens of thousands of dollars in services, but the fee is $100 a year for organizations with budgets under $5 million. One-off programs and conferences dont change most organizations.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

With the economic slump, a lot of nonprofits are feeling the crunch, especially when it comes to travel and conference budgets. That's why our friends over at NTEN are reaching out to the community to pitch in for the scholarship fund to help up to 57 nonprofit folks attend the annual NTEN conference April 26-28.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2015

Nonprofits and libraries will receive what is called a conference-room license. Any number of staff can gather in a conference room and participate as a group. The donation is offered to organizations with annual operating budgets of $5 million or less. Eligible organizations can request two licenses per year. spanhidden

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Candid

AUGUST 9, 2023

We also conducted a (highly unscientific) candy-poll at ARNOVA ’s conference last November. Offering a completely complimentary data set to academics will help level the playing field when it comes to accessing data about the social sector—increasing usage of our data among scholars who might not have large research budgets.

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 6, 2017

Last week I spoke at the annual Engage for Good Conference in Chicago on how nonprofits can dramatically increase their cause marketing success with content marketing. That leads to a conference on health and well being for women. The webinar, magazine and conference are all "bazookas" that can be monetized.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Nonprofits and libraries will receive what is called a conference-room license. Any number of staff can gather in a conference room and participate as a group. The donation is offered to organizations with annual operating budgets of $5 million or less. Eligible organizations can request two licenses per year.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Nonprofits and libraries will receive what is called a conference-room license. Any number of staff can gather in a conference room and participate as a group. The donation is offered to organizations with annual operating budgets of $5 million or less. Eligible organizations can request two licenses per year.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 10, 2024

For example, one program director wants to take advantage of an upcoming conference that wasn’t originally in the budget.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2009

Back in January of 2008, a network of rural libraries decided to host an online conference to provide an opportunity for library staff and trustees to attend continuing education sessions in an online format, helping to reduce the strain on staffing and budgets. You don't have to work for a library to benefit from their experience.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 26, 2011

If you are a nonprofit director, you know that the budget line item for training and development is often the first one to go when things get tight. They attend workshops and conferences to increase their knowledge about their field. But this is SO short-sighted! It shows that you’re serious about what you’re doing.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Budgeting and Financial Reporting Accurate budgeting and financial reporting are vital components of grant writing. A detailed budget outlines how funds will be allocated and ensures transparency and accountability. Budget Component Description Direct Costs Expenses directly related to the project.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

As we prepare to launch the third series of Social Media for Nonprofits conferences with our New York City flagship conference on March 7, we thought it’d be helpful to share a few of the many practical insights and tips enjoyed by our audience of 2,500 nonprofit leaders last year. We hope you find these tips helpful!

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Tech Soup

MARCH 23, 2015

I was lucky enough to attend this year's Nonprofit Technology Conference in Austin, Texas. You'll also want to have a budget for some marketing of your app. Read Hoffmann-Jones' pre-conference blog on apps for nonprofits. To app or not to app? One of the most interesting sessions was on mobile apps for nonprofits.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Pro tip: If your organization offers a professional development budget, don’t let those dollars go to waste— use them. Joining the local affinity group you’ve been hearing about from your network.

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Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I like to head into conference week with a grasp of the conference schedule, some sessions I would like to attend, and maybe a restaurant or two in mind to grab a meal with colleagues. Prior to conference, you should have received an email invitation to the GrantSummit virtual platform.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Marketing, facilities, budgeting, management, and everything else has changed, too—if not how you did them, then who accomplished the tasks, and where. This was because you had to cut your budget, and the volunteers who usually helped with mailings weren’t available—so no mailings were sent. This is just a taste.

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