Writing in InMedia Connection, Seth Rosenblatt has mapped Dante's 7 deadly sins to the world of Web site design. For instance, he compares Gluttony to "cluttered design, too many links, or a layout that looks like it was designed by committee." Lust is "trying really hard to get … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2008
Free Fundraising Resources Online
This post is for fundraisers (whether or not you're techies). These aren't resources for "online fundraising" — they're fundraising resources that are available online (for free). Tony Poderis's Fundraising Forum Library includes articles like Non-Profit Fund-Raising Demystified, Campaign … [Read more...]
Free Idealware Webinar: Online Communications on a Shoestring
I've always found Idealware's webinars to be high-quality and informative. They're offering a free one on October 29 that they describe as follows: Wednesday, Oct 29th, 1:00 - 2:30 EST Web sites, email blasting, and social media can provide a small organization with big benefits without a … [Read more...]
More Tips and Tricks
A TechSoup discussion last December compiled a list of time-saving computer tips and tricks. David Pogue from The New York Times asked his readers to help with a similar list, and the results are on the Times' Web site. Some that were new to me: read more … [Read more...]
Fundraising Tips from NTEN
NTEN's latest newsletter is all about fundraising. The stories included Rapid Donor Cultivation: Getting the First Online Gift Faster from Jeff Patrick and Jenny Feinberg. It describes the results of an email marketing and solicitation series created for the International Fund for Animal Welfare. … [Read more...]