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5 Things to Include in a Nonprofit Mobile Website

Wednesday, 19 October 2011
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Nonprofits need to have a strong mobile web presence in order to achieve the connectivity that their constituents expect of them. When creating a mobile website, a few things stand out as must-haves, including: an optimized donations form, event information and sign-up, social engagement tools and current news.  Below are some recommendations about how these components should be integrated to create the best user experience possible for nonprofit constituents.

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AICPA White Paper Provides Fair Value Measurement Guidance for Not-for-Profits

Friday, 14 October 2011
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To assist not-for-profit entities and their auditors, the AICPA has released a new white paper addressing the fair value measurement of financial assets and liabilities for which there is no market.

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How to Identify the Next Generation of Philanthropists

Monday, 03 October 2011
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theodore-as-a-boy6In this economy, a lot of nonprofits are continuing to focus on traditional wealthy donors, but they shouldn't be ignoring the up-and-coming generation of philanthropists because they can be even more influential and they're already starting to become very active. With that said, how can nonprofits identify this next generation of philanthropists and get their support so that they don't miss out?

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Is Your Association’s Website Smart? (Or Do You Need to Tackle an Upgrade?)

Tuesday, 20 September 2011
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Website_Repair_Upgrade_ServiceUpgrading your association's website is a process that can often be stressful, costly and time-intensive. If you're considering a redesign because you don't like the look and feel of your current website, it's important that you first take a step back. You should determine exactly how you want to engage your members and what services you want to provide to them online. By doing so, you will be in a much better position to tackle the project-and build better member relationships and drive revenue upon its completion. Read more...

Hackers Are Coming: Steps to Take NOW For Cybersecurity

Thursday, 25 August 2011
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hackersNon-profits, like most modern organizations, handle significant amounts of sensitive information - which often residesin electronic form on Internet-connected computers and networks. Donor details, information about programs run and people receiving aid, employee and payroll records, and many other forms of data are all of significant value to criminals.

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Private Social Networks: What’s the Magic Formula for Non-Profits?

Thursday, 18 August 2011
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privatenetworkMany non-profits think there is a secret formula to make their private social networks successful, but there actually isn't one. There are, however, a number of best practices that non-profits can follow to help improve experiences for members and donors as their online communities grow and serve as an information hub about their organizations.

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Featured eBook: The Art & Science of Multichannel Fundraising

Monday, 01 August 2011
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Multichannel FundraisingDirect mail, email, mobile, social media, video, search ... the marketing landscape can either be a minefield where mistakes can kill campaigns, or a perfectly integrated mix of channels that maximizes the reach of the message and gives a nonprofit the best chance to capture more donor dollars. In "The Art & Science of Multichannel Fundraising" from DirectMarketingIQ, the roadmap to that "perfectly integrated mix" is thoroughly laid out in over 130 pages -- it's specifically created (and priced) for nonprofits  http://bit.ly/qwkxhU Read more...

The Best and Most Available Tools for Identifying Prospective Donors

Thursday, 21 July 2011
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donorprofileTicket sales and registration fees help cover the costs of an organization’s activities, but donors are a non-profit’s life-blood. Cultivating current donors and attracting new ones is often a time consuming task, so choosing the right tools to help simplify the process is essential. Read more...

Vertical Leap is reporting that Google+ will soon include small to medium business profile pages.

Tuesday, 12 July 2011
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mobiledeviceAssociations are constantly looking for new ways to connect and engage with members - so what if there was a way for organizations to get their attention from the moment they woke up in the morning? This is a possibility, since 35 percent of people in the US check their mobile apps before they even get out of bed, according to a recent Ericsson survey. It's clear that mobile apps are changing the way people interact today by allowing them to access information at any time and from anywhere. Read more...

Colonialization of the Micro-Enterprise Movement

Friday, 08 July 2011
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PulperiaMicro-enterprise has a long history. It has always existed as a form of subsistence commerce amongst the poor. A half century ago we referred to it as the "Penny Economy". I thought of it then in terms of the Honduran "pulperia" , their version of a convenience store. The pulperia was a makeshift window in a self-constructed clap-board house where you could buy a single egg or cigarette Somehow this historic form of enterprise has captured world attention, triggered by large individual/corporate foundation magnates like Soros and Gates. The presence of grant money for micro-enterprise development, in turn, has caught the attention of the campuses, especially Schools of Business with Entrepreneurship programs. Read more...

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