NGO tools http://www.ngotools.com Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:10:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Outlook for Fundraising in 2012 http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/outlook-for-fundraising-in-2012/ http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/outlook-for-fundraising-in-2012/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:10:03 +0000 admin http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/outlook-for-fundraising-in-2012/
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    • ]]>     If you’re curious about the outlook for fundraising this year, here’s a round-up of recent research reports and predictions on the future of fundraising in 2012.

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    My Pinboards on Pinterest

    Pinterest is a virtual pinboard where you can organize and share images and videos you discover on the web.  Think of it as social network of visuals – where you can find images from other people with the same interest or use it to curate your own visual “interest space.”

    The clean interface and simplicity of  its features make it easy to use and gives you a calm feeling which
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    ]]>     http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/pinterest-a-tool-to-curate-relevant-visual-content-for-your-audience/feed/ 0     New Approaches to Volunteer Orientation http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/new-approaches-to-volunteer-orientation/ http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/new-approaches-to-volunteer-orientation/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:10:04 +0000 admin http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/new-approaches-to-volunteer-orientation/
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    • ]]>     If you are starting the new year with volunteer orientations, here are some fresh ideas and resources that might help.

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    • ]]>     A new Pew Research report offers fresh insight into the attitudes and technology use of spiritually active Americans.

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    ]]>     http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/report-finds-church-membership-active-technology-users/feed/ 0     Nonprofit Communications Trend Report Released http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/nonprofit-communications-trend-report-released/ http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/nonprofit-communications-trend-report-released/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:10:05 +0000 admin http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/nonprofit-communications-trend-report-released/
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    • ]]>     What are the trends for non-profit communications in 2012? Here’s an overview of Kivi Leroux Miller’s Nonprofit Communications Trend Report.

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    ]]>     http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/nonprofit-communications-trend-report-released/feed/ 0     Facing Your Association’s Reliance on Technology http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/facing-your-associations-reliance-on-technology/ http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/facing-your-associations-reliance-on-technology/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:10:05 +0000 admin http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/facing-your-associations-reliance-on-technology/
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    • ]]>     Is your organization in denial about technology or will 2012 be the year your organization harnesses technology to achieve your mission?

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    ]]>     http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/facing-your-associations-reliance-on-technology/feed/ 0     Google+ Best Practices for Nonprofits http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/google-best-practices-for-nonprofits/ http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/google-best-practices-for-nonprofits/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:10:04 +0000 admin http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/google-best-practices-for-nonprofits/
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    UPDATED 1/8/12: Thanks to the launch of Google+ Pages for brands, Google+ traffic hit an all time high in December 2011 and it’s likely that the trend will continue in 2012. If your nonprofit has yet to get on Google+, now would be a very good time to start. If your nonprofit is already on Google+, then the best practices below are meant to help you better learn how to tap into and
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    ]]>     http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/google-best-practices-for-nonprofits/feed/ 0     11 New Year’s Resolutions for Nonprofit Social Media Managers http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/11-new-years-resolutions-for-nonprofit-social-media-managers/ http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/11-new-years-resolutions-for-nonprofit-social-media-managers/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:10:03 +0000 admin http://www.ngotools.com/2012/01/11-new-years-resolutions-for-nonprofit-social-media-managers/
  • Social Media is Going Mobile, and So Should Your Nonprofit
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    • ]]>     There’s no shortage of year-end-and-beginning blog posts about social media, but I thought I’d throw mine into the mix as well. I took some much-needed time off in December and was able to spend some down time reflecting on the future of social media and mobile technology for the nonprofit sector. The truth is I think it has only just begun and that we’re on the cusp of a radical transformation in how
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