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Tablet, Laptops or Desktop?

Friday, 20 July 2012
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laptop_Vs_DesktopThere’s such a variety of options available when it comes to modern computing. The intention, of course, is to make life easier. And, the compact size of tablets, portability of laptops, and on-the-fly aspect of smartphones are all wonderful conveniences, depending upon your situation. Even the more old-fashioned desktop computers are an important part of most organizations’ network. Read more...

Blackbaud Opens Referral Program

Thursday, 21 June 2012
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Scott Bechler, BlackbaudThis item is cross-posted from our sister site The Progressive Accountant.

Blackbaud has opened a new Accountant Referral program that is designed to reward members for referring client to use the company's Financial Edge fund accounting software. The program is currently aimed at CPAs although the Charleston, S.C.-based firm might consider opening it to all accountants. Read more...

Don't Make the Same Mistake

Wednesday, 20 June 2012
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Have you ever heard of Chirpify?  I hadn't...

I read a story about this company that provides a commerce and fundraising platform for Twitter so I tried contacting them to get a press release or something about them and received this response, "Kurt, We have PR covered. Thanks and best of luck." To say that I was surprised by this response is an understatement.

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Has America's Charitable Giving Climbed out of its Great Recession-fueled Trough?

Tuesday, 19 June 2012
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Giving USA estimates total charitable donations increased to $298.42 billion in 2011, reflecting other similar gains across the economy. Estimates contained in Foundation's 57th consecutive report.

Total charitable contributions from American individuals, bequests, corporations and foundations were an estimated $298.42 billion in 2011, up from a revised estimate of $286.91 billion for 2010, Giving USA FoundationTM and its research partner, the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, announced today.

The 2011 estimate, detailed in Giving USA's 57th consecutive annual report, represents growth of 4.0 percent in current dollars and 0.9 percent in inflation-adjusted dollars.

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Mobile Websites

Thursday, 14 June 2012
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mobile-websiteWhat is a mobile website? According to Alison Risso of Razoo, a mobile site is simply an organization’s website optimized for the size and function of a mobile device. Read more...

Make Quality Videos for You Nonprofit with Little Money

Monday, 28 May 2012
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online_videosDo you find yourself wishing your nonprofit could benefit from an engaging video but worry that you and your staff just don’t have what it takes to put it together? Read more...

Fundraising Software Roundup

Friday, 18 May 2012
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roundupIt seems that there’s no shortage of available software these days. From free shareware to prohibitively expensive suites, if there’s something you want done in the nonprofit world, there’s likely been a software package designed to help you out. In fact, it can be kind of overwhelming. Read more...

Utilizing Your Public Library for Grant Research

Friday, 11 May 2012
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libraryI was recently charged with the task of putting together some grant recommendations for a small nonprofit organization in North Idaho. Being a fan of all things related to Internet research, I began to dig in. Read more...

Why Content Marketing Means Something (Big) for Nonprofits

Thursday, 26 April 2012
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happy_writingIn the recent Q1 2012 Sage North America Insights Survey of U.S. Organizations, reports show that 84% of organizations are using social media. Of these organizations, 46% of nonprofits are 'Somewhat' to 'Very Satisfied' with their social media efforts and response. Read more...

The Top 5 Applications Nonprofits Must Have

Friday, 30 March 2012
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numbers-5We’ve all heard the phrase “there’s an app for that,” but what does that mean for the nonprofit professional? There’s a bit of debate brewing in the community about whether or not apps, such as those that can be accessed and utilized through smartphones, are even worth the time, effort, and cost associated with them. Read more...

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