Hackers With ISIS Ties Take Over Buena Park Nonprofit's Computer System : FundRaising Success

Hackers With ISIS Ties Take Over Buena Park Nonprofit's Computer System : FundRaising Success: "a nonprofit that delivers aid to children and families in need around the world, had its website hacked by a group identifying itself as Team System Dz, an Islamic State sympathizer"



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Social charity spy: Guide Dogs’ Pavement Parking campaign

Social charity spy: Guide Dogs’ Pavement Parking campaign: "In our first round-up of charities making the most of social media to help their campaigns go viral we highlight Guide Dogs’ Pavement Parking campaign, a hashtag from Forget Me Not Children’s Hospital and a film from Save the Children"



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Harnessing the power of crowdfunding for nonprofits

Harnessing the power of crowdfunding for nonprofits: "Crowdfunding campaigns can help fund a new program your nonprofit is trying to start, go toward a new building, or help buy supplies to hand out to those your organization is trying to help. No matter the cause, there are many best practices to help your organization reach its crowdfunding goal.

Many people on the Web crowdfund using one of two websites: Kickstarter and Indiegogo. "



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Harnessing the power of crowdfunding for nonprofits

Harnessing the power of crowdfunding for nonprofits: "Crowdfunding campaigns can help fund a new program your nonprofit is trying to start, go toward a new building, or help buy supplies to hand out to those your organization is trying to help. No matter the cause, there are many best practices to help your organization reach its crowdfunding goal.

Many people on the Web crowdfund using one of two websites: Kickstarter and Indiegogo. "



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Guaranteeing Successful New Technology Adoption | NTEN

Guaranteeing Successful New Technology Adoption | NTEN: "So, you’ve decided to move to a technology-based solution that enables your staff and volunteers to reach the next level of excellence in nonprofit service delivery and management. Congratulations!

This critical and exciting step represents a change—a big transformation in the way your nonprofit will manage consumer/client record-keeping, service provision, volunteer tracking and matching, workflow enhancement among staff, and impact reporting to your board and all funding sources."



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Pamela Barden-Fundraising and a Glimpse Into My Electronic Inbox : FundRaising Success

Pamela Barden-Fundraising and a Glimpse Into My Electronic Inbox : FundRaising Success: "Like many of you, the week between Christmas and New Year's Day brought many e-appeals to my inbox. I tend to make my donations via check and the U.S. Postal Service because I am a direct-mail junkie, but a few brave souls still email me. "



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Local Governments and Nonprofits Test Crowdfunding for Civic Projects - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Local Governments and Nonprofits Test Crowdfunding for Civic Projects - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "About a year ago, they launched a crowdfunding campaign similar to what’s found on Kickstarter, the online platform where artists, entrepreneurs, and others seek donations to bankroll creative projects. Using a Kickstarter-like website, the former mill town posted a proposal to beautify and clean up its landmark park. It promoted the project through videos, mass emails, and social and mainstream media—typical fundraising tools. Within weeks, it had raised $10,000 to buy new bins for trash and recycling in the park, designed by local artists as public art."



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Local Governments and Nonprofits Test Crowdfunding for Civic Projects - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Local Governments and Nonprofits Test Crowdfunding for Civic Projects - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "About a year ago, they launched a crowdfunding campaign similar to what’s found on Kickstarter, the online platform where artists, entrepreneurs, and others seek donations to bankroll creative projects. Using a Kickstarter-like website, the former mill town posted a proposal to beautify and clean up its landmark park. It promoted the project through videos, mass emails, and social and mainstream media—typical fundraising tools. Within weeks, it had raised $10,000 to buy new bins for trash and recycling in the park, designed by local artists as public art."



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5 Things That Won't Happen in 2015 | npENGAGE

5 Things That Won't Happen in 2015 | npENGAGE: "This is not one of those prediction articles that attempts to guess what’s going to happen in 2015. Instead, I’m going to outline with 100% accuracy what is not going to happen this year."



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10 Goals for Nonprofit New Media Managers for 2015

10 Goals for Nonprofit New Media Managers for 2015:



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Best fundraising blogs for 2015 - Future Fundraising Now

Jeff Brooks has one good list here
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