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Making Micro-Giving Fun: Snoball, Inc.

Friday, 13 January 2012
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snoballThe goal of Snoball, a new online fundraising platform, is to make giving fun and easy. Snoball’s founders discovered that a significant portion of all US online giving occurred in the three weeks prior to Christmas. Read more...

Should Nonprofit Professionals Attend Technology Conferences?

Monday, 28 November 2011
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conferenceWith limited budgets and the proliferation of information on the Internet, it’s questionable whether or not a nonprofit organization should go to the expense and logistics of sending staff members to technology conferences. Read more...

Using Infographics to Develop Your Nonprofit's Following

Thursday, 03 November 2011
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infographicsChances are, your nonprofit organization does more than one thing. Your end goal may be to get abandoned animals adopted, to raise money for cancer research, or to provide food to families struggling to get by. But in pursuit of that mission, you must typically solicit support in the form of volunteers, in-kind donations, and financial contributions. Read more...

Evaluating Your Organization's Web Site Needs

Thursday, 20 October 2011
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website1It’s pretty clear that nonprofits can benefit from having a web site, but getting one up and running can be a daunting prospect. In most cases, there isn’t a lot of money in the budget for such things, especially when money is earmarked for the important work your organization does. Many nonprofits shoestring their web sites by having volunteers or staff create them, rather than turning to more costly options. Read more...

Evaluating Computer Needs; Are Laptops the New Standard?

Thursday, 13 October 2011
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laptop-vs-desktop_computerNot so long ago, when it was time for a non-profit to replace an aging or obsolete desktop computer, the only option was a new desktop. Now, a non-profit must choose between a replacing the desktop with another desktop or making the switch to laptop computers. How does a non-profit decide which to choose?

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Social Media for Nonprofits Seattle

Monday, 03 October 2011
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Social Media for Nonprofits is coming to Seattle on 10/14, featuring top talent from Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, NTEN, Causes, NPower, and more. Save $20 w/ "Tech" discount code & enjoy their strong focus on practical tips & tools for fundraising, marketing, and advocacy- not to be missed! http://bit.ly/qXUpWG Read more...

Your Nonprofit May Benefit from Using QR Codes

Thursday, 06 October 2011
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qrcodeNonprofit organizations are perpetually looking for ways to increase both awareness and funding. Of course, we advocate using the latest technology to do just that. There has been an explosion in the use of QR codes, and nonprofits can do themselves a favor by jumping on the bandwagon. Read more...

Using Cloud-Based Backup Solutions

Friday, 23 September 2011
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cloudIt seems like everyone is talking about “The Cloud” these days, but if you don’t really know what that means, you shouldn’t feel too bad. Even IT professionals find they have a hard time really nailing just what it is. The good news is that you don’t have to fully understand it in order to use it for your nonprofit’s benefit. Read more...

PayPal for Nonprofits

Thursday, 15 September 2011
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paypal-logoThe advent of technology has meant so much to nonprofit organizations, and one area where it’s particularly helpful is in collecting donations. Being able to solicit and gather contributions directly through your web site or via text messaging has taken fundraising to a whole new level that we couldn’t have even imagined as little as 20 years ago. Read more...

$20 Discount for the Social Media for Nonprofits Series

Monday, 18 July 2011
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Save $20 off the Social Media for Nonprofits 8/4 NYC conference w/ "Tech" code, featuring tips & tools from Natl Geographic's Robert Michael Murray, the Red Cross, Network for Good, Facebook Causes, Greenpeace, Case Foundation & more, all followed by the book release party for @nonprofits101. http://socialmedia4nonprofits.org/nyc/ Read more...

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