Thursday, September 06, 2012

The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) Joins the Integrated Marketing Advisory Board - MarketWatch

Press Release

The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) Joins the Integrated Marketing Advisory Board - MarketWatch: AUSTIN, Texas, Sep 06, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Integrated Marketing Advisory Board (IMAB) today announced that The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) has joined the IMAB. The Integrated Marketing Advisory Board is a collection of 12 industry-leading organizations with deep expertise in integrated marketing both in the nonprofit sector and the for-profit sector.

Privacy and Data Management on Mobile Devices | Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project

Privacy and Data Management on Mobile Devices | Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project: Overview

More than half of mobile application users have uninstalled or avoided certain apps due to concerns about the way personal information is shared or collected by the app, according to a nationally representative telephone survey conducted by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project.

Accounting and Reporting Considerations for Online Contributions

Accounting and Reporting Considerations for Online Contributions: Recording Contributions

There are a number of options for generating online contributions and each has advantages and disadvantages (see the right column for more information):

The nonprofit's own Web site
Application service provider ("ASP") or third-party service bureau
Giving Web sites
This update includes trends and analysis on over $30 million in donations to more than 20,000 charities through the Network for Good platform in the second quarter (Q2) of 2012. The platform includes donations to Network for Good’s nonprofit customers through their own websites; other nonprofits through more than 40 corporate partner websites; and Network for Good’s giving portals, NetworkforGood.org and SixDegrees.org.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Social Media and Fundraising: The Florida Aquarium � AFP Suncoast Blog

Social Media and Fundraising: The Florida Aquarium � AFP Suncoast Blog: The truly exciting bit is that coverage of major gifts could be used in all sorts of ways with the digital display. Major donors could be interviewed, benefits touted and pictures displayed. Mark couldn’t resist another benefit of the digital donor recognition board – revenue! When the Aquarium hosts events the board can be rented out. Plug and play makes it all possible.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012

Online philanthropy boosts educators | Tallahassee Democrat | tallahassee.com

Online philanthropy boosts educators | Tallahassee Democrat | tallahassee.com: Howell turned to the Internet for help. Though a combination of social media and the website Donorschoose.org, she was able to raise the money she needed in two days. Donors Choose is a charity website where teachers can post their needs as projects in the hopes of finding donors.

“Other colleagues of mine have had great success with the website,” she said. “The website even tells you projects under $400 tend to get funded quicker.”

Donations to Singapore Red Cross now possible at iNets kiosks

Donations to Singapore Red Cross now possible at iNets kiosks: Charitable individuals can now make their donations to the Singapore Red Cross on-the-go at 96 iNets Kiosks islandwide.

How does your org measure up to others? | Research Benchmark Tool

How does your org measure up to others? | Research Benchmark Tool: NTEN's Nonprofit Technology Benchmarking Tool is based on our annual research on technology staffing and spending, and it provides you with dynamic reports, customized to your organizational staffing and budget levels.