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• 30 August 2010

  20+ Free Webinars for Nonprofits: September 2010 

  September is a busy month for just about everyone – a new school year for many, harvest time for both fundraisers and farmers - and a whole new crop of free nonprofit webinars is here. Have a look – you’re sure to find an online learning opportunity that’s of interest to folks in your organization. As always, you’ll want to check back from time to time through the month, as late-coming webinar notices are often added in the comments section, down below. And if you’re aware of a free nonprofit webinar Read More... Posted Monday, August 30, 2010 6:31 PM by Rebecca | 1 Comments Filed under: Non-profit technology, General non-profit interest, Fundraising, nptech, Marketing, Best practices, Volunteers, E-mail marketing, events, Social networking, case studies, Non-profit Communications, websites, training, Membership management, Donor management, webinar, software, social media, newsletters

• 09 August 2010

  How “Facebook Questions” Can Help Small NonProfits 

  Facebook is rolling out a new feature called Facebook Questions – similar to what’s offered by LinkedIn, Yahoo Questions, and other Q&A sites. Ask questions, answer them, and rate (or be rated) for best answers. What does this mean for nonprofits? A new way to reach potential supporters, and to spread the word about your cause! Read More... Posted Monday, August 09, 2010 1:16 PM by Rebecca | 5 Comments Filed under: Non-profit technology, nptech, Marketing, Social networking, Facebook, Non-profit Communications, social media

• 30 July 2010

  42+ Free Nonprofit Webinars for August 2010 

  Ready for a bit of professional development, before Labor Day brings the start of another busy fall season? August is a great time for online learning – in fact, this month we’ve rounded up more free online seminars than ever before! There’s something for everyone from board members and administrators, to fundraisers and volunteer coordinators, to active members of all interests and levels... Read More... Posted Friday, July 30, 2010 9:09 AM by Rebecca | 1 Comments Filed under: Non-profit technology, General non-profit interest, Fundraising, Marketing, Volunteers, Non-profit Communications, event management, Membership management, Donor management, webinar, social media

• 25 July 2010

  Facebook’s New ‘Like’ Button Features 

  Facebook has just added 3 new features to the ‘Like’ button that hold a promise of greater connectivity and better analytics. Not unusual for Facebook, the release came on a weekend, so no real chance yet to thoroughly explore the bells and whistles – and the implications. And there’s a lot to take in! ‘Like’ acts more like ‘Share’; Facebook analytics are beefed up; and Facebook Pages get to pipe their content right into the newsfeeds of all who ‘Like’ them. Here’s a quick first look at two of those Read More... Posted Sunday, July 25, 2010 2:53 PM by Rebecca | 3 Comments Filed under: Non-profit technology, nptech, Marketing, Web 2.0, Facebook, Non-profit Communications, websites, social media

• 21 July 2010

  Best Practices for Contest Campaigns: AGC Lessons Learned 

  Results of a detailed evaluation of the 2009 America’s Giving Challenge competition have been released in the “must-read” 2009 AGC Assessment and Reflection Report. The best part? Lessons learned can be replicated by other non-profits, both for contest campaigns and for general social media outreach. Read More... Posted Wednesday, July 21, 2010 3:42 PM by Rebecca | 2 Comments Filed under: Non-profit technology, General non-profit interest, Fundraising, nptech, Marketing, Best practices, Social networking, case studies, Non-profit Communications, research, social media, contests

• 14 July 2010

  What's Your Non-Profit's Content Marketing Strategy? 

  Six out of 10 professional marketers are spending more on content marketing in 2010, for the third year in a row. The rise of blogs and other social media makes online content creation a growing focus for non-profit sector, too. Why? Because content marketing works. Read More... Posted Wednesday, July 14, 2010 4:55 PM by Rebecca | 0 Comments Filed under: nptech, Marketing, Best practices, Blogging, case studies, Non-profit Communications, websites, publicity, social media, content, website

• 29 June 2010

  25+ Free Nonprofit Webinars for July 2010 

  There’s no more convenient way to brush up on your skills than to do your professional development online - and July 2010 brings us lots of free online presentations and seminars for fundraisers, board members, administrators, active volunteers, volunteer coordinators, and other non-profit folks. Read More... Posted Tuesday, June 29, 2010 10:30 AM by Rebecca | 7 Comments Filed under: Non-profit technology, General non-profit interest, Fundraising, nptech, Marketing, Volunteers, events, Social networking, Non-profit Communications, training, Membership management, Donor management, webinar, social media

• 25 June 2010

  Free Facebook Guide for Small Non-profits 

  If your organization is struggling to figure out Facebook – and who isn’t? – social media consultant John Haydon has a free ebook for you: "The Complete Guide to Facebook for Small Non-Profits" is a comprehensive collection of strategies, tactics, tips, and tutorials to help small non-profits get more out of using Facebook. Read More... Posted Friday, June 25, 2010 11:01 AM by Rebecca | 5 Comments Filed under: Non-profit technology, Fundraising, nptech, Marketing, online community, Facebook, social media

• 15 June 2010

  10 Interview Tips That Lead to Better Storytelling 

  Kivi Leroux Miller, author of The Nonprofit Marketing Guide: High-Impact, Low-Cost Ways to Build Support for Your Good Cause, believes that storytelling is one of the most effective yet underused marketing tactics for nonprofits. She devoted a whole chapter to storytelling in her new book, and provides ten tips for better interviews in this guest post. Read More... Posted Tuesday, June 15, 2010 7:59 AM by Rebecca | 6 Comments Filed under: nptech, Marketing, Best practices, Blogging, Non-profit Communications

• 07 June 2010

  Can MySpace Make a Comeback? 

  Facebook and Twitter took over as social media centers in 2009, while MySpace faded fast - but don't count MySpace down and out yet! This summer, it's getting a major makeover with a new "content discovery" focus. In fact, the changes at MySpace have already started. Read More... Posted Monday, June 07, 2010 4:42 PM by Rebecca | 0 Comments Filed under: Non-profit technology, nptech, Marketing, online community, Social networking, Facebook, Non-profit Communications, social media, MySpace

• 02 June 2010

  LinkedIn Sharing: a New Tool for Nonprofit Outreach 

  Of the “big three” social media networks (Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn) each has its own challenges for nonprofits trying to spread their message, but we've tended put LinkedIn at the bottom of the list as more useful for individual networking than for nonprofit outreach. That may be about to change, with LinkedIn's new sharing features! Now, the times – they are a-changin’! Read More... Posted Wednesday, June 02, 2010 3:36 PM by Rebecca | 3 Comments Filed under: Non-profit technology, nptech, Marketing, Web 2.0, Social networking, Non-profit Communications, social media, LinkedIn

• 01 June 2010

  22+ Free Nonprofit Webinars for June 2010 

  It’s that time again! Our regular monthly round-up of free professional development opportunities for nonprofit folks is back for June 2010. Even as we move toward the lazy days of summer, when the pace traditionally slows down a bit, there’s still a great variety of free online presentations and seminars on tap for fundraisers, board members, administrators, active volunteers and volunteer coordinators. As always, Wild Apricot Blog readers will undoubtedly find events I’ve missed and add them in Read More... Posted Tuesday, June 01, 2010 2:19 AM by Rebecca | 7 Comments Filed under: Non-profit technology, General non-profit interest, Fundraising, nptech, Marketing, Web 2.0, Volunteers, events, Social networking, Non-profit Communications, training, Membership management, Donor management, webinar, social media

• 18 May 2010

  CanadaHelps: Online Giving 

  Have you seen the new video from CanadaHelps ? It’s a quick four minutes packed with stats on online giving with a Canadian focus, and the numbers make a compelling case for fundraising by way of your nonprofit’s website. For example, did you know...? 30% of all giving online comes from Generation X, born 1962-1980; 15% from those born after 1945; and 52% from Baby Boomers (born 1946-1962). 1 in 5 visitors to a nonprofit website go specifically to make a donation. The cumulative 5-year value of a Read More... Posted Tuesday, May 18, 2010 6:02 AM by Rebecca | 2 Comments Filed under: Non-profit technology, General non-profit interest, Fundraising, nptech, Marketing, Video, online payments, social media

• 07 May 2010

  Facebook Business Tips for Nonprofits 

  If your nonprofit is on Facebook (or plans to be) you’ll want to check a new blog post that’s out this week from Tamar Weinberg. She’s an internet marketing consultant who manages Community Support and Advertising at Mashable.com, as well as the author of The New Community Rules , and she knows more than a thing or two about doing social media right. How to Use Facebook for Business and Marketing Tamar has done a masterful job of laying out a raft of best practices for Facebook marketing. Yes, she’s Read More... Posted Friday, May 07, 2010 7:37 AM by Rebecca | 1 Comments Filed under: Non-profit technology, nptech, Marketing, Best practices, Social networking, Facebook, social media

• 05 May 2010

  Free Virtual Conference on Fundraising 

  Here’s an incredible free learning opportunity for fundraisers – especially if you’re looking to earn CFRE credits – and you won’t even have to leave the comfort of your own home or office to take part! Fundraising Success magazine presents the first-ever Fundraising Success Virtual Conference & Expo 2010. Read More... Posted Wednesday, May 05, 2010 5:23 PM by Rebecca | 1 Comments Filed under: Non-profit technology, Fundraising, nptech, Marketing, events, Non-profit Communications, Conferences, training, webinar

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