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The Dangers of Software Piracy, and How to Stop It in Your Nonprofit Organization

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. Read more...

Crosstraining in Technology

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. Read more...

Protecting Your Information

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. Read more...

The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing for Your Nonprofit

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. Read more...

Online Resources for Volunteer Matching

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. Read more...

Contest Ideas for Your Organization's Site or Blog

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...

Nonprofits on YouTube

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. Read more...

What Can Social Media Do for Your Nonprofit Organization?

Is your nonprofit organization utilizing social media? If not, you could be missing out on a great method for communicating with clients, donors, and volunteers. Read more...

Technology Solutions So New They Haven't Been Invented Yet

OK, I'll admit that I'm totally late to the party on this year's contest, but there's a new one starting; and this is just too great not to mention. Check out what they're doing over at NetSquared, where their slogan is "remixing the web for social change." We're always looking for ways to better utilize technology to benefit the nonprofit community, and the folks at NetSquared have coordinated an awesome effort to do just that. It's called the NetSquared Mashup Challenge. Read more...

Don't Let Your Technology Drain Your Resources

If you're running a nonprofit organization, then chances are you have to keep a close eye on the bottom line. Money is always tight. There's also a good chance that you're concerned about social issues and responsibility. Taking the time to review your organization's energy consumption can help on both fronts. Conserving energy in today's electronic age not only makes you a better global citizen, but it can also save money on every month's energy bill. Read more...

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