Robert L. Weiner: Nonprofit Fundraising Technology Consulting » Web 2.0

Resources from the Compasspoint Panel

Robert — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:46:47 +0000

Yesterday I spoke on a fundraising panel at Compasspoint's Silicon Valley/Peninsula Nonprofit Forum and mentioned a variety of resources. Here they are, with links:

Donor Retention
AFP's Fundraising Effectiveness Project: http://www.afpnet.org/Audiences/ReportsResearchDetail.cfm?itemnumber=3113
The Agitator’s post “No New Donors!” http://www.theagitator.net/dont-miss-these-posts/no-new-donors/

Attracting New Donors
“Homer Simpson for Nonprofits: The Truth about How People Really Think and What It Means for Promoting Your Cause”
Ebook: http://web.networkforgood.org/201002ebook/
Archive of their workshop at the NTEN conference: http://bit.ly/cTvvSq

Donor Databases
Idealware's "Consumers Guide to Low Cost Donor Management Systems"
http://www.idealware.org/reports/consumers-guide-low-cost-donor-management-systems

Social Media
My own resources page: http://www.rlweiner.com/resources#social%20media It includes links to articles like:
Should Your Organization Use Social Networking Sites?
Before You Jump in with Two Feet in Social Media - Important Boring Basic Stuff First
Tips for Entering Your Nonprofit into the Social Media Environment
Using Social Media to Meet Nonprofit Goals: The Results of a Survey
The ROI of Social Media
The Six Signs That Twitter Isn't For Your Nonprofit
Ten Things a Nonprofit Should Do Before Setting Up Social Media

SF Fundraising Day 2010

Robert — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:39:09 +0000

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 Michael on whatever tech topics the attendees bring. Early bird rates end on April 15, so sign up at www.afp-ggc.org/frd2010

The Idealware Research Fund

Robert — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:59:03 +0000

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 produce their high-quality, unbiased reports and product comparisons, some potential funding sources are simply off limits.

Their goal is to raise $15,000. The fund will allow Idealware "to build on (their) base of more than four years and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of software research to provide the new resources that nonprofits need most, like information about social media tools, mobile text messaging, constituent databases, and more." If you want to support them as well, you can do so on the Research Fund's fundraising page.

(Full disclosure: I have contributed to some of Idealware's reports, and they have even paid me for advice.)

America’s Giving Challenge 2009

Robert — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:59:03 +0000

The latest round of the America's Giving Challenge is on. This is a national competition to encourage people to use their personal and social networks to help win cash for their favorite nonprofit. The Giving Challenge is not focused on how much money you can raise, but on how successful you are at getting people to donate to your cause. The goal is to get as many unique daily donations as possible (minimum of $10), to your cause each day. The contest runs through November 6, 2009.

Using Facebook Causes to Promote Your Nonprofit: October 13 Online

Robert — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:59:03 +0000

What: Another in The Chronicle of Philanthropy's series of online discussions: How to Use Facebook Causes to Promote Your Nonprofit Group

When: Tuesday, October 13, at 12 noon, Eastern time

Where: http://philanthropy.com/live/2009/10/facebook/

How Much: Free

Description:

Develop Your Social Media Strategy with NTEN

Robert — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:59:02 +0000

What: NTEN is holding an online workshop on social media using a Choose Your Own Expert format. They've gathered a group of nonprofit social media experts to help you devise a solid organizational strategy and learn the secrets of a variety of social media tools. After an opening plenary by Beth Kanter, you'll choose one of 4 breakout sessions:

July 21: How Can You Measure the Value of Social Networking?

Robert — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:59:03 +0000

The Chronicle of Philanthropy is holding another in its series of free online discussions on social networking. This time their guest will be social media guru Beth Kanter (you may know Beth from her eponymous Beth's Blog — and if you don't, you should).

What: What's the Payoff? How Charities Can Figure Out How Much Time and Money to Invest in Social Networking

When: Tuesday, July 21, at 12 noon, U.S. Eastern time

How Much: Free

Where: online at http://philanthropy.com/live/2009/07/payoff/chat.php3

Description:

Podcast: How to Use Facebook to Attract Supporters and More

Robert — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:59:03 +0000

As we've noted previously, The Chronicle of Philanthropy has been running a series of online discussions on how nonprofits can use social media tools. In addition to these open discussions, the Chronicle has been conducting a series of recorded interviews.

In the latest, Allison Fine interviews Joe Green, one of the creators of Facebook Causes, and Amy Eldridge, Executive Director of Love Without Boundaries. These podcasts are available at http://philanthropy.com/media/audio/socialgood/. Topics to date include:

Online Discussion on June 23: Using Social Networks to Promote Good Causes

Robert — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:59:02 +0000

This Tuesday The Chronicle of Philanthropy will host another free online discussion about how nonprofits can use social media. The speakers include:

Danielle Brigida, the social-media outreach coordinator at the National Wildlife Federation, in Washington, DC where she manages the organization's voice on online networks such as Facebook, MySpace, Care2, Change.org, Digg, and StumbleUpon.

Wendy Harman, the social-media manager at the American Red Cross, in Washington, DC. Previously she worked for the Future of Music Coalition and was a law clerk at Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts.

Transcript: Promoting Causes on Online Social Networks

Robert — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:59:07 +0000

As I mentioned last week, the Chronicle of Philanthropy held a live online discussion about how nonprofits can use social networks to promote their organizations.

On the panel, was Danielle Brigida, social-media-outreach coordinator at the National Wildlife Federation; marketing and communications consultant Nancy E. Schwartz; and Felicia Carr, director of online communications for the National Parks Conservation Association.

The full transcript is now available if you weren't able to participate in the live, online event.