January 2013: Looking Ahead: 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference Preview

January 2013

Looking Ahead: 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference Preview

Our signature three-day gathering brings together nonprofit professionals from around the world to collaborate, innovate, and maximize effectiveness. These articles by some of our fabulous presenters provide just a taste of what to expect. With its wide mix of social events, seminars, trainings, and resources, the 2013 NTC will help you put technology to work to further your cause.

The Fundraising Cliff, Part 1

Submitted on Wed, 1/2/2013 - 7:11am

There is a lot of speculation about what has been causing the challenges that fundraising is facing in the United States. There are opinions and then there is data.

By Steve MacLaughlin
Director of the Idea Lab, Blackbaud

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The Fundraising Cliff, Part 2

Submitted on Thu, 1/3/2013 - 7:18am

The data shows a troubling trend in the nonprofit sector: Donor populations have been shrinking for the past five years and revenue per donor has been flat.

By Steve MacLaughlin
Director of the Idea Lab, Blackbaud

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Engage, Inform, Recruit: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media to Recruit Donors and Volunteers

Submitted on Fri, 1/4/2013 - 7:31am

How can a nonprofit use social media to inspire donations and grow its volunteer base?

By Alec Stern
Founding Team, Vice President of Strategic Market Development, Constant Contact

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Listen. Act. Learn. Repeat. How Feedback Can Drive Social Impact

Submitted on Mon, 1/7/2013 - 7:51am

Any producer or service deliverer has to be prepared to experience their own product or service as a consumer might.

By Mari Kuraishi
Co-Founder and President, GlobalGiving Foundation

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Free Supporters (No, Really!)

Submitted on Tue, 1/8/2013 - 7:10am

As savvy online strategists, we know that doing one-source, bulk acquisitions isn't the best idea if we want a healthy email list.

By Maria Tchijov
Organizer, Education and Outreach, Food & Water Watch

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What Nonprofits Can Learn from Public Radio about Storytelling

Submitted on Thu, 1/10/2013 - 7:29am

We're in the middle of a renaissance of digital audio online and via mobile technology. To take advantage of this is an exciting and pivotal moment, nonprofits should consider adding audio storytelling to your digital communications toolkit.

By Will Coley
Producer/Founder, Aquifer Media

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I Could Be Your Next Monthly Donor. So Call Me, Maybe?

Submitted on Fri, 1/11/2013 - 7:42am

We've spent years figuring out how to recruit, retain, and upgrade monthly donors. Here are a few quick tips for getting those donors to take your relationship to the next level by joining your monthly sustainer program.