Blackbaud has released a summary of early results from its analysis of 2008 online giving trends. The results come from 2,000 nonprofits using Blackbaud's online fundraising tools. They've found: Steady growth throughout the year. There was a slight decrease in online giving during the … [Read more...]
Getting Your Message Out
The Chronicle of Philanthropy held an online discussion on January 21, 2009 about how nonprofits can publicize their work. They described the agenda as: Now, more than ever before, it is important that (nonprofits) communicate effectively with supporters, the news media, and their communities … [Read more...]
Trends Affecting Fundraising in 2009
The Chronicle of Philanthropy is starting the year off with a list of trends they believe will affect fundraising in 2009. The trends they cite include lower estate taxes, low investment returns, the possibility of inflation, no minimum required withdrawal from individual retirement accounts, the … [Read more...]
Nonprofit Survival 101, Planning for Tough Economic Times
OneWorld.net is offering a workshop on what nonprofits can do to survive the current tough times. What: Nonprofit Survival 101, Planning for Tough Economic Times When: January 29, 2009 3:30 - 5 p.m. Eastern Time Where: Washington, DC though participants can also join by phone Cost: Free for … [Read more...]
Defunct Donor Databases
The flip side to my list of donor databases would be a list of systems that no longer exist. This does not mean that these systems are no longer in use, just that they're no longer being sold or supported (I recently met someone who still uses FundMaster, which hasn't been sold since at least … [Read more...]
NTEN Conference Early-Bird Registration Discount
I'm a member of NTEN and a huge fan. I'm thrilled that their 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference will be held at the San Francisco Hilton this year, April 26-28. The Early Bird rate expires after January 31st, so it's time to stop procrastinating. Here's what the NTEN folks have to … [Read more...]
How Many Donor Databases Are There?
I thought it might be useful to compile a list of all of the commercial donor databases I'm aware of. This list came from my head, my bookmarks, and lists compiled by NTEN and Idealware for their donor management software surveys. (Caveat: I'm not certain all of these are actually donor databases). … [Read more...]
Monetizing My Social Network
Last month I posted about how Facebook was making money by datamining my friends. Today I received spam from a site called Frens Zone that will allow me to make money off my social network. I can earn instant cash by just referring your friends. The more you referred, the more you earn. You … [Read more...]
We Are Media: An NTEN Workshop on Social Media
As part of its We Are Media program, NTEN is offering a 2-day training in San Francisco on how nonprofits can use social media. They describe it as follows: This two-day, intensive workshop will immerse you in the world of social media and nonprofits. It's designed for small planning teams … [Read more...]
The Current Economy and Major Gifts Fundraising
I've previously posted resources for nonprofits coping with the economic downturn (Coping with a Troubled Economy, Fundraising Survival Guide, Economic Effects on Philanthropy). Here's another: Kevin Johnson of Retriever Development Counsel posted a response to the question, I'm preparing a … [Read more...]
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