Nonprofit Professionals

Network for Good

Network for Good’s mission is to stimulate philanthropy and volunteerism, and to help nonprofit organizations strengthen their relationships with supporters. They seek to increase consumers' engagement by making it easier to get involved in their communities, by donating, volunteering, and getting involved with issues they care about. They also help nonprofits to enhance their effectiveness via educational content and tools.

Council on Foundations

The Council on Foundations is a Washington, DC, area-based nonprofit membership association of 2,100 grantmaking foundations and corporations. As the voice for philanthropy, the Council works with legislators, educators, and other leaders to create an environment in which the movement can grow and thrive, and to provide Council members with the products and services they need to do their best work, including legal information, technical assistance, and networking opportunities.

Customer Service in the Nonprofit Community - How Does Your Organization Rate?

Having worked in the nonprofit community for most of my career, I have seen varying levels of good and bad customer service. I have always been a proponent of exemplary customer service and feel that it should be the number one priority for any nonprofit organization. Every nonprofit exists to meet the needs of specific customers through the delivery of services and programs. As such, shouldn't their customers be their top priority, as they are their most important stakeholders? This blog post asks questions related to your customer service practices, and items you should consider in relation to developing and implementing a quality customer service program.

Fundsnet Services Online

Since 1996, Fundsnet Services Online has provided grant writing and fundraising resource information and assistance to those in need of funding for their programs and initiatives, including nonprofit organizations, colleges, and universities. They have a Fundraising & Grants Directory that is free of charge. They also have a list of fundraising programs and grants by categories, fundraising articles, a fundraising directory, and a free fundraising kit. For additional information, contact them at www.fundsnetservices.com.

Coach Sharon

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Developing a Social Media Presence on Facebook - Is It for Your Nonprofit Organization?

Today, there is quite a bit of buzz about social media, what it is, and whether or not you should develop a social media presence. And, you have probably heard about a variety of social media sites, such as MySpace, Linked In, Twitter, and Facebook. Because the number of social media sites can be overwhelming, this blog post's focus is on using Facebook, as a tool in your social media campaign.

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ebase®

ebase® is a community relationship management software program for nonprofit organizations.  Created by nonprofit professionals, ebase® is designed for nonprofit executives, fundraisers, activist organizers, volunteer coordinators, database administrators, and technology consultants.  It supports nonprofits by providing the tools they need to manage relationships with the people that support and sustain their organization. It can also manage the organization's contact information; membership, financial, and volunteer data; event information; and outreach campaigns, as well as aid in the organization's efforts to attain their goals.

TechSoup

TechSoup offers nonprofits a one-stop resource for technology needs by providing free information, resources, and support. They believe that technology can enhance nonprofit work, making nonprofits more efficient and better able to serve their communities.  In addition to online information and resources, they offer a product philanthropy service called TechSoup Stock.  Here, nonprofits can access donated and discounted technology products, generously provided by corporate and nonprofit technology partners.

11 Possible Marketing Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations - Part 2

In my blog post titled "11 Possible Marketing Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations - Part 1," I mentioned that nonprofit organizations market their services and programs in some manner. This can range from e-mailing an electronic newsletter to posting an ad on a highway bulletin board. Whatever marketing strategies nonprofits choose to employ, they must always be conscious of their marketing budget. This blog post provides the remaining five of 11 possible marketing strategies nonprofits can employ, depending on their budget.

11 Possible Marketing Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations - Part 1

All nonprofit organizations market their services and programs in some manner. This can range from e-mailing an electronic newsletter to posting an ad on a highway bulletin board. Whatever marketing strategies nonprofits choose to employ, they must always be conscious of their marketing budget. This blog post provides the first six of 11 possible marketing strategies nonprofits can employ, depending on their budget.