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What's Ahead for Nonprofits

Friday, 31 December 2010
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n01_mainNearly every industry, and consequently every individual has been faced with financial issues in the last couple years. If indicators prove to be right, 2011 should see a return to some measure of prosperity across the board.

We are already seeing growth in some sectors, and several nonprofits have reported increases in their receipts toward the end of 2010. In addition to the basic increases in giving, we're tracking some trends for the next year that show some promise. If you're not already aware of these, keep an eye on future issues for specifics and advice on how you can maximize your involvement with them.

In particular, be on the lookout for increases in mobile giving and the applications that enable this trend on mobile phones and other portable devices. Also, watch for software providers to increasingly move toward cloud and SaaS based applications. And you can expect to see better quality in donor research.

We wish you all the best of success in your endeavors for 2011 and beyond, and we appreciate your continued support.

Scott Koegler
Executive Editor

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Buying vs. Building: Avoid a Software Project Nightmare

Friday, 31 December 2010
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Software1Looking for a sure-fire way to scare your IT department? Tell them the board wants recommendations on a new software platform - buy or build - to vote on at the next meeting. Read more...
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2010 Year End Round Up

Monday, 29 November 2010
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yearend2010At the year 2010 comes to an end, there are some significant trends taking shape that are likely to effect the success of\nonprofits in 2011 and beyond. Here are the top issues we see at the top of the list for issues every nonprofit should be aware of as they move forward. Read more...
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Formatting Your Organization’s Web Site

Sunday, 31 October 2010
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webformatDepending on where you are with your organization, you may or may not already have a web site. If you don’t have one, then it’s time to make that a priority. Web sites are invaluable to the nonprofit organization, and every year it seems there are more and more advantages. At first, sites were a great way to dole out information such as your mission and location. As technology progressed, things got even better. “Donate now” buttons were added so constituents could support good causes. Blogs came along and allowed for actual interaction on sites. Now it seems like the opportunities are practically limitless, with new innovations being added all the time (online registration, information sharing, payment processing, etc.). Read more...
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Give More, Gain More: Charity to Assist Growth

Friday, 29 October 2010
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corpsocrespCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR), or donations, can often be seen as window-dressing, but when done right corporate responsibility can bring personal fulfillment through the act of giving. Earning my living helping corporations (and individuals) utilize the media and public forums to build their brand, I am often asked if certain charitable initiatives will help companies make more, or be portrayed better and my professional answer is always: Only if you are dedicated to it and really believe in it. Read more...
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Performance Management: How Does Your Organization Measure Up?

Friday, 22 October 2010
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performance_managementHistorically, non-profits have manually measured their performance; however, organizations are now looking for ways to use technology to support the analysis of their efforts, improve their operational processes and further develop their business strategies. By putting a focus on performance management-while leveraging their IT infrastructure-organizations can discover mission-critical information, such as how much time it takes to complete certain tasks, what untapped resources are available to them and what improvements employees would like to see take place, as well as determine actionable metrics to better their performance-and deepen their connections with donors and members-in the future. Read more...
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Website Development and Hosting

Friday, 15 October 2010
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web-hostingMore and more non-profits are looking for ways to involve their donors, and one way to do that is with a dynamic website.Websites have evolved from static sources of information to interactive communities but as Joseph Knecht, Managing Director of VipaSolutions, points out "many nonprofits struggle with their identity. What they need to realize," Joseph explains, "Is that they are a business and they need to sell themselves." Read more...
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Non-Profits Learn from Non-Profits How to Maximize Fundraising Income in Tough Times

Thursday, 07 October 2010
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petpawseeIn the economic downturn and slow recovery, non-profits of all sizes are especially hard pressed, as they pursue essential funding with fewer donors and fewer dollars to go around. Many non-profits find themselves struggling with severe cuts and even closure, as donations are scarce and competition for donors is fierce. Read more...
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Non-Profit Social Media Smarts: Internal or External Social Networking Tools?

Thursday, 30 September 2010
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crmNon-profit organizations are increasingly adopting social networking tools to create a sense of community among members and donors. According to a recent poll by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, two-thirds of non-profits are using social media, and 39% of respondents said they feel these tools are important for reaching the greatest number of donors. Read more...
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Fundraising Auctions

Friday, 24 September 2010
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auctionAuctions are great fundraising tools for non-profits, but they require an enormous amount of planning and organization. For years, many non-profits relied on a complicated system of notebooks, files, binders, or if they were lucky a spreadsheet or Microsoft Access program to keep track of all the auction information. Read more...
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