While at SXSW 2011 I had the chance to talk with David J. Neff. A non-profit tech (#NPTech), communications and interactive strategy guy who’s all about helping non-profits and people for a living. He worked at the American Cancer Society (ACS) for 9 years directing their web and interactive strategy. Since then he’s gone on to start [...]

Personal computing, the internet and telecommunications have made such significant advancements over the past 25 years that we can now hold a device in one hand that’s capable of making phone calls, sending text messages, taking and viewing pictures and video (HD video that is), browsing the internet, sending email, playing games (any Angry Birds [...]

This interview was initially published in our monthly eNewsletter – Strategies, Tips and Best Practices for Event Fundraising Professionals. Make sure to subscribe to get future issues. By now you have probably heard about the committee dashboard feature within Friends Asking Friends. The committee dashboard lives within your event website and helps event committee members [...]

I just got back from the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference, where listening was top of mind: Listening to the amazing speakers, listening to the #nptech community, and listening to all the great ideas floating around the halls of the Washington Hilton. I gotta hand it to Holly Ross and the tireless NTEN team for putting [...]

Why do people unsubscribe from your email? While there are a number of possible reasons, many can likely be traced to unmet expectations. The content doesn’t interest me. They send too much email. So, how can you align subscriber expectations with your actual email program? Start with your email sign-up form. Set the right expectations [...]

It’s that time again. South by South West Interactive 2011 is upon us. There are a ton of great activities, networking opportunities and sessions focused on the non-profit space this year – one of which Blackbaud will be moderating. It should be a great conversation between (check out the panelists below) social networking providers and [...]

What was your answer? Is it online tools to help you administer your events and register participants? Is it logistics and course planning for your run, walk, or ride?  Is it getting high-profile sponsors to help defray costs and gain exposure?  Is it how to engage and inspire your participants to fundraise more effectively?  I’m [...]

I’ve enjoyed watching the use of QR codes grow recently, particularly in the nonprofit space. For a sector often looking for creative ways to communicate our message, QR codes are a great tool for things like advocacy and scavenger hunts. But they are also great for traditional calls to action! The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network [...]

Did you know advocates are seven-times more likely to give as compared to non-advocates? If you’re looking for ways to integrate your advocacy and fundraising efforts and discover best practices to optimize advocacy appeals that lead to increased response rates and fundraising, this new white paper, “Connecting Online Advocacy and Fundraising,” co-authored by Blackbaud, M+R [...]

The answer is, it depends who you ask.  There are two very solid “camps” for this one, and each camp have a way of making you feel fearful by not believing them. One point of definition: a clean URL is one that only contains keywords and is missing any of the traditional calls to the [...]