Idealware recently released its  Fundraising, Communications and Outreach. Unlike their earlier guides (to inexpensive donor databases, content management systems, online donation tools, etc.) this one is an actual book (84 pages, paperback) and costs actual money ($19.95, plus, I assume, shipping and maybe tax). They describe it as follows:

What types of software should your nonprofit [...]

Tags: Databases, Donor Databases, IT Management, Nonprofit Technology, Software

San Francisco’s Fundraising Day will be happening June 16 at the downtown Marriott.  Once again I have the honor of co-chairing the Technology Track with Michael Stein. We’ve programmed sessions on online fundraising with Madeline Stanionis, social media with Jeff Patrick, database selection with Eric Leland, and an open discussion session with me and [...]

Tags: Donor Databases, Email Marketing, Fundraising, Online Fundraising, Social Media, Web 2.0

My friends at Idealware have created a new fund to support their research.  Many of Idealware’s reports have been funded by foundations and some have had corporate sponsorship. As you probably know, neither foundation nor corporate support is a reliable funding source these days. In addition, since Idealware must maintain its independence in order to [...]

Tags: Donor Databases, Fundraising, IT Management, Nonprofit Management, Nonprofit Technology, Online Fundraising, Social Media, Web 2.0

TechSoup, the nonprofit tech web site where I host a discussion forum, went live with a redesigned home page over the weekend.  I love the new look, although it’s only skin-deep.  This is Phase 1 and only affects the home page–most links take you to pages on the old site, with a the old design [...]

Tags: TechSoup

Want to build your IT leadership skills without a travel budget? Our friends at NTEN are launching a 2-day virtual conference for nonprofit IT leaders. I’m thrilled to see this. I think there’s a big need for a "mini-MBA" for nonprofit chief information officers (CIOs), particularly those who came up through the [...]

Tags: IT Management, Nonprofit Management, Nonprofit Technology, NTEN

Heather Carpenter’s Nonprofit Leadership 601 blog posted a list of resources for people who are new to the field of nonprofit technolology.

This post lists books, reports, Web sites, blogs, and conferences that nonprofit techies — and not just those newbies — should know about.

We’re happy that TechSoup is listed right at the top of the [...]

Tags: Nonprofit Technology