If Net Neutrality is dead, what does it mean for associations?

If Net Neutrality is dead, what does it mean for associations?

Some Little Known Faith-Based Technology Resources

Some Little Known Faith-Based Technology Resources: We’ve been talking to folks from some of the 350,000 congregations around the country and have been hearing that they’d like more coverage of IT resources for religious oriented charities on TechSoup. They’ve also told us about some great, but little-known online resources that explore faith-based IT like the pros and cons of the different church member management software packages and website content management systems for congregation websites. We thought we’d share that with you

Thomson Reuters Foundation | News, Information and Connections for Action

Thomson Reuters Foundation | News, Information and Connections for Action: A World Vision staff member scans the barcode on a piece of paper given to the people affected by Typhoon Haiyan. Taken on Jan 23 in the municipality of Dagami, Leyte Province. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION/Thin Lei Win

Beyond School Supplies: How DonorsChoose is Crowdsourcing Real Education Reform | Fast Company | Business Innovation

Beyond School Supplies: How DonorsChoose is Crowdsourcing Real Education Reform | Fast Company | Business Innovation: The charity is using its networking strength to provide teachers with new kinds of resources, and its data to hold bureaucrats accountable.

A ‘tough love’ approach to CRM

A ‘tough love’ approach to CRM: The benefits of customer relationship management technology have been well publicised and whether you are a business or a charity, the software can be a lifesaver when it comes to keeping track of fundraising or operational activities and outreach with clients or donors. That said, the technology is not for everyone. Many charities abandon CRM projects before the implementation is even complete as they don’t realise the time commitment and investment required to get value from the system.

Facebook's Paper Could Be a Content Marketer's Best Friend | Inc.com

Facebook's Paper Could Be a Content Marketer's Best Friend | Inc.com: Described as half social network, half Flipboard, Facebook Paper revamps your Facebook experience and takes it from a simple social network to an incredible, fully mobile visual display of everything you've ever wanted to read on the Internet.

Best bits: what will fundraising look like in 10 years' time? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

Best bits: what will fundraising look like in 10 years' time? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: Best bits: what will fundraising look like in 10 years' time?
In this week's Q&A, our expert panel discussed the role of digital platforms and social media, the skills needed for the future and the development of community-based fundraising