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Free Software Can Make You Look Good in More Ways than One
- Wednesday, 14 January 2009
- Tech Tips
- Written by Lorna Doone Brewer
Most nonprofit organizations are looking for ideas to save money, and there are all kinds of ingenious ways to go about it. One method for cutting a few corners is to use free software, rather than going with the more commonly used versions. For example some organizations choose to use OpenOffice instead of Microsoft Office. It offers products that are very similar to what you would get with MS Office, but without the hefty price tag.
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Virtual Volunteers - A New Nonprofit Resource
- Tuesday, 30 December 2008
- Tech Tips
- Written by Lorna Doone Brewer
I've been looking forward to writing this post on virtual volunteering and what it can do for your nonprofit organization. I love researching topics that I feel can really make a difference for nonprofits, whether they're start-ups or have been long established. I usually find some great resources, as well as good background information.
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How Can podcasts Benefit Your Organization?
- Thursday, 04 December 2008
- Tech Tips
- Written by Lorna Doone Brewer

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The Dangers of Software Piracy, and How to Stop It in Your Nonprofit Organization
- Tuesday, 25 November 2008
- Tech Tips
- Written by Lorna Doone Brewer
Nonprofit organizations tend to be the moral backbone of the business world. If only more for-profit companies would uphold the ideals of their tax-exempt counterparts, right? Well, that is certainly true in many ways. But does it mean that nonprofits should be held to a higher standard? In fact, it does.
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Crosstraining in Technology
- Tuesday, 11 November 2008
- Tech Tips
- Written by Lorna Doone Brewer
Nonprofits tend to be extremely resourceful organizations. Who else can leverage a few donations and some good will into a massive fundraising campaign, for example? The people who work in nonprofit organizations are some of the most creative and versatile, too. While this can be quite a boon to an organization, it can also become a pitfall.
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Protecting Your Information
- Friday, 31 October 2008
- Tech Tips
- Written by Lorna Doone Brewer

The data that your nonprofit organization has stored on various hard drives is invaluable. You have donor names and addresses, you've logged volunteer hours, the last 12 issues of your organization's newsletter are sitting on the Development Associate's computer right now.
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The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing for Your Nonprofit
- Wednesday, 15 October 2008
- Tech Tips
- Written by Lorna Doone Brewer
With the ongoing need for nonprofit organizations to scrimp and save, new methods to do just that are constantly in demand. While the term outsourcing has both positive and negative connotations, it is something that many nonprofits might want to consider when it comes to protecting the bottom line.
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Online Resources for Volunteer Matching
- Wednesday, 24 September 2008
- Tech Tips
- Written by Lorna Doone Brewer
Finding volunteers is one of the most important aspects of what many nonprofit organizations do. That's not to say that volunteer recruitment should be an organization's mission statement or anything. Still, for so many nonprofits, progress relies heavily upon the ability to recruit, train, and retain qualified, enthusiastic volunteers.
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Contest Ideas for Your Organization's Site or Blog
- Wednesday, 10 September 2008
- Tech Tips
- Written by Lorna Doone Brewer
Consider running a fun contest on your organization's blog or web site to increase traffic, community, and buy-in from donors and volunteers.
We all know that having a web presence is important for a number of reasons. First of all, it gets the message out about the work your nonprofit is doing. Secondly, it creates another opportunities for donors to contribute to your cause. Perhaps even more importantly, certain types of web sites can help create a community feeling that helps keep donors, volunteers, and clients connected to the organization. Read more...
We all know that having a web presence is important for a number of reasons. First of all, it gets the message out about the work your nonprofit is doing. Secondly, it creates another opportunities for donors to contribute to your cause. Perhaps even more importantly, certain types of web sites can help create a community feeling that helps keep donors, volunteers, and clients connected to the organization. Read more...
Nonprofits on YouTube
- Tuesday, 12 August 2008
- Tech Tips
- Written by Lorna Doone Brewer
Nonprofits are always fighting to find innovative ways to get their message across. The Internet has done a lot to improve visibility simply by way of getting web sites in front of viewers. This convenience was taken a step further when online donations came into play. Organizations have the ability to put a “donate now” button right on their homepages.
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