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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

• 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

• 28 June 2010

  Best of Association Jam: Association Links for June 2010 

  So many interesting and useful links came in to AssociationJam.org this month, there were ties for top spot in 4 categories – Events, Fundraising, Social Media and Other! Social Media and Membership were the most active categories overall, in terms of submissions, views, and reader votes. Read More... Posted Monday, June 28, 2010 10:01 AM by Rebecca | 0 Comments Filed under: Associations, Non-profit technology, General non-profit interest, nptech, case studies, Non-profit Communications, Association Jam

• 27 May 2010

  Best of Association Jam: Association Links for May 2010 

  Blog posts and articles on Fundraising, Membership, and Social Media topped the active topics at AssociationJam.org this month, in terms of the numbers of submissions, views and reader votes. Here are the most popular links for May 2010 in each “AJam” category – Membership, Events, Leadership, Volunteers, Fundraising, Social Media, Technology, Other, and Fun: Membership What Would Reverse Innovation Look Like in Your Not-for-Profit? Carol-Anne Moutinho | Association Resource Center Reverse Innovation Read More... Posted Thursday, May 27, 2010 3:22 PM by Rebecca | 1 Comments Filed under: Associations, Non-profit technology, General non-profit interest, nptech, case studies, Non-profit Communications, Association Jam

• 15 March 2010

  Event Fundraising Analytics for Nonprofits 

  Data? Metrics? Analytics? It doesn’t have to be scary-hard to deal with, even if you’re a small nonprofit’s part-time fundraiser who’s just kind of figuring it all out as you go along. Analyze This: A Nonprofit's Guide to Event Fundraising Analytics is a truly useful free ebook for nonprofit event fundraisers, written by Jono Smith (formerly of Network for Good) for Convio and Event360 , that shows, step by step, how you can use the data collected from your fundraising events to create more successful Read More... Posted Monday, March 15, 2010 3:31 PM by Rebecca | 0 Comments Filed under: Fundraising, nptech, Best practices, case studies, event management, Donor management, analytics

• 03 November 2009

  Social Media Best Practices for Non-Profit & Public Sector Organizations 

  Jay Moonah's presentation on Social Media Best Practices for Non-Profit & Public Sector Organizations was streamed live online as part of The Canadian Institute’s recent “Managing Social Media” conference recently - but if you missed it, no worries! We’ve got the highlights right here. Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 03, 2009 4:10 PM by Rebecca | 3 Comments Filed under: Non-profit technology, General non-profit interest, Wild Apricot, nptech, Web 2.0, Best practices, online community, Social networking, case studies, Non-profit Communications, training, webinar, social media

• 03 September 2009

  Viral Cats Destroy a Nonprofit's Website - and that's a good thing 

  Have you seen the Greenville Humane Society’s new website? If not, it's likely that a dozen friends will share the link with you before this week is over. As a case study in how nonprofits can use "viral" content - to gain attention, to promote a cause, and to call for action - SpaysNotStrays.org is a winner. Read More... Posted Thursday, September 03, 2009 6:42 PM by Rebecca | 2 Comments Filed under: Non-profit technology, nptech, Social networking, case studies, Non-profit Communications, websites, Accessibility, media, social media

• 02 September 2009

  Nonprofit Marketing Lesson: NTEN's Online Conference Contest 

  NTEN is offering a chance to win a free registration for the Online Nonprofit Technology Conference this month. It's not only a great chance for some lucky non-profit folks to get free professional development, but there's a quick lesson in online marketing that you might be able to use in your own organization. Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 02, 2009 7:00 PM by Rebecca | (Comments Off) Filed under: Non-profit technology, nptech, events, case studies, training, crowdsourcing

• 25 August 2009

  The Good, the Bad, and Missed Opportunities: a Fundraising Case Study 

  We know that it's key for non-profits to connect online activities with real-world actions , but the reverse is also true, as a door-to-door fundraising campaign reminded me last week. People need to be able to take action for your cause in a way that is comfortable and convenient for them. Limit their choices — lock your prospects in to a yes-or-no proposition — and you may miss out, not only on a one-time donation but on the chance to build an enduring donor relationship. Here's the story: Two Read More... Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2009 5:21 PM by Rebecca | 1 Comments Filed under: Fundraising, nptech, case studies, Non-profit Communications

• 13 June 2009

  Free Popcorn: a Case Study in Social Networking 

  I just received a real-world lesson in social networking done right — and a free bag of popcorn — thanks to Love Your City, a community outreach program by churches across Canada. What does this have to do with using social media to recruit new members to your non-profit? There are a number of lessons here. Read More... Posted Saturday, June 13, 2009 6:15 PM by Rebecca | 4 Comments Filed under: Non-profit technology, General non-profit interest, nptech, online community, Social networking, case studies, Non-profit Communications, membership, websites, social media

• 12 May 2009

  Social Media for Non-Profits: 26 Great Slideshare Presentations You Can Use 

  Great new presentations on social media are coming out almost daily, and many are directed specifically to the needs of non-profits. But it can be time-consuming to search out those that are up-to-date, actionable, and appropriate to nonprofits. Here's a hand-picked selection of slideshow presentations to get you started. Read More... Posted Tuesday, May 12, 2009 8:27 PM by Rebecca | 20 Comments Filed under: Non-profit technology, Fundraising, nptech, Web 2.0, Best practices, online community, Social networking, case studies, Non-profit Communications, social media

• 27 April 2009

  PR Works Podcast: How Non-Profits Use Social Media 

  I’ve just been listening to a podcast of Lee Weinstein’s conversation with public relations consultant Donna Gibbs on how non-profits are successfully using social media right now, where Gibbs shines a light on the social media marketing activities — on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter — of two charities she’s involved with personally. The power of the Internet means that even smaller amounts by individuals can make a big difference because of (a) the sheer volume of givers and (b) tools that are readily Read More... Posted Monday, April 27, 2009 2:58 AM by Rebecca | 2 Comments Filed under: Non-profit technology, Fundraising, nptech, Marketing, Social networking, Facebook, case studies, Non-profit Communications, Twitter, social media

• 21 April 2009

  For Green Non-Profits and Associations, Earth Day is a Year-Round Business 

  From its grassroots beginnings in 1970, Earth Day has become more than a matter of personal conscience, government policy, or a token nod to public relations. "Sustainable business is good business," as companies and industry associations are quickly learning. Read More... Posted Tuesday, April 21, 2009 2:42 PM by Rebecca | 2 Comments Filed under: Associations, Wild Apricot, nptech, Activism, case studies

• 27 February 2009

  Ontario Nonprofit Network: Constellations for the Public Good 

  Networks of networks (or associations of associations) are far from rare, but the Ontario Nonprofit Network is especially interesting in how it helps to build cross-sector alliances. It's all based on the constellation governance model, "a way of organizing a group of interested parties to meet a need without having to create a new organization." Read More... Posted Friday, February 27, 2009 9:00 PM by Rebecca | (Comments Off) Filed under: Associations, General non-profit interest, nptech, Activism, case studies, collaboration

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