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Resources and News for NonprofitsHow to Use Direct Mail Campaign Strategies Online
Direct mail campaigns have long been the backbone of individual fundraising requests in the nonprofit community. And despite recent technological advances, in the form of email campaigns, social media, and online fundraising, it is still the most reliable way to raise...
Weekly Roundup for February 15
We hope you enjoyed Valentine’s Day. Below are some links to catch-up on news in the nonprofit and tech industries. For additional links throughout the week, please follow our Tumblr. Mashable provides five simple ways to track social media ROI. Branding is...
The Importance of Opening Nonprofit 990 Information
An article, and the idea behind it, we posted on our Tumblr has been making the rounds over the last several weeks - making nonprofit 990 forms and results more accessible to the general public. As it currently stands, nonprofit 990 information is available to a...
Weekly Roundup for February 8
Happy Friday! We hope your week has gone well. Below are compiled links with news you may find relevant. Don’t forget to follow our Tumblr for more links. Have a nice weekend. Bill Shore’s blog post on HBR is a thoughtful and insightful post that delves into how...
Wikipedia for Nonprofits
Wikipedia has grown into the one of the most critical parts of the digital infrastructure that defines and drives information in the online community. It is the largest and most popular general reference site on the Internet. Wikipedia ranks sixth globally in website...
Weekly Roundup for February 1
We hope you had a great week. As always, below are a few things that we think you might enjoy. For a steady stream of content and links, follow our Tumblr. Meghan Peters from Mashable has a great op-ed about community development and management. Philanthropy Journal...
Weekly Roundup for January 25
Happy Friday! We’ve shared some stories from the week that we thought you would find interesting. Take a look and don’t forget to check out our Tumblr for a constant stream of links. On the heels of laying off 150 employees, Blackbaud CEO Marc Chardon is stepping...
Dawning of a New Challenge
As we embark upon a new presidential term, and the executive decisions and congressional actions that come with it, it is important to reflect on some of the current challenges that face the nonprofit community. Declining donation rates. Federal budget cuts. Changes...
Weekly Roundup January 18
We hope you’re looking forward to a nice MLK weekend. Below are some links that you might like. As always, please follow our Tumblr for more interesting news. Forrester reports that mobile commerce will likely quadruple to $31 Billion in next five years. LinkedIn...
Weekly Roundup January 11
Happy Friday. Below are some links from the week that we thought you might find interesting. Don’t forget to check out our Tumblr for more ongoing news. As 2013 continues, so do the previews of the year to come. NPQ highlights five innovators who will help shape the...