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March 2010 From FundRaising Success
So, this is the year you get serious about online fundraising. Here is my six-point checklist for developing a kick-butt online fundraising program in 2010.
Book Preview: What Types of Software Could Assist Your Organization?
February 23, 2010 From FS Advisor
Looking for ways to streamline your nonprofit organization's processes? Many times, implementing software to automate certain processes can increase efficiency and even save money in the long-term. However, it can be a daunting endeavor that raises many questions. For instance, what types of software should your nonprofit be using? What products are available, and which would work best for your particular organization?
February 23, 2010 From FS Advisor
Looking for ways to streamline your nonprofit organization's processes? Many times, implementing software to automate certain processes can increase efficiency and even save money in the long-term. However, it can be a daunting endeavor that raises many questions. For instance, what types of software should your nonprofit be using? What products are available, and which would work best for your particular organization?
SofterWare Releases New Version of Top Rated Fundraising Software DonorPerfect Online
October 14, 2009 From News
Horsham, PA, October 13, 2009 — SofterWare, Inc. recently introduced the latest version DonorPerfect Online (DPO), a top-rated fundraising software solution as noted by independent organizations N-TEN and Idealware.
October 14, 2009 From News
Horsham, PA, October 13, 2009 — SofterWare, Inc. recently introduced the latest version DonorPerfect Online (DPO), a top-rated fundraising software solution as noted by independent organizations N-TEN and Idealware.
Six Steps to Optimizing Your Web Site for Search Engines
September 15, 2009 From FS Advisor
September 15, 2009 From FS Advisor
When someone searches a search engine on a word related to your cause, the search engine lists the sites it feels are most important and likely to be the best on a topic. Search engine optimization is all about polishing your Web site so that it appears high in search engine results.
In the Idealware webinar "Optimizing Your Web site for Search Engines" in June, presenter Laura Quinn, director of Idealware, discussed the basics of search engine optimization, tips for creating a site search engines can find and ensuring a search-friendly site architecture.
LifeLine Nonprofit Management System Partners With DonorPerfect Online
July 31, 2009 From News
Horsham, PA, July 31, 2009 — Straight Forward Software, Inc., developer of LifeLine Nonprofit Management System, and SofterWare, Inc., developer of DonorPerfect Fundraising Software, today announced a strategic partnership that will enable LifeLine clients who are seeking a web-based fundraising solution to seamlessly migrate to DonorPerfect Online.
July 31, 2009 From News
Horsham, PA, July 31, 2009 — Straight Forward Software, Inc., developer of LifeLine Nonprofit Management System, and SofterWare, Inc., developer of DonorPerfect Fundraising Software, today announced a strategic partnership that will enable LifeLine clients who are seeking a web-based fundraising solution to seamlessly migrate to DonorPerfect Online.
DonorPerfect Fundraising Software is “Best Bet” in Donor Management Report
May 11, 2009 From News
Horsham, PA, May 4, 2009 — After an extensive evaluation, both DonorPerfect Installed and DonorPerfect Online (a web-based fundraising solution) received more “Excellent” ratings for their features then any other products. In addition, the report identifies several purchasing categories for nonprofits, and DonorPerfect received 6 recommendations for the online version, and 5 for the installed version.
May 11, 2009 From News
Horsham, PA, May 4, 2009 — After an extensive evaluation, both DonorPerfect Installed and DonorPerfect Online (a web-based fundraising solution) received more “Excellent” ratings for their features then any other products. In addition, the report identifies several purchasing categories for nonprofits, and DonorPerfect received 6 recommendations for the online version, and 5 for the installed version.
The Five Basic Steps to Acquiring Donors Online
May 2009 From FundRaising Success
Sure, raising money online is a bit more complicated than renting a mailing list and testing various packages on the names to see what works and what doesn’t. For starters, in the spam-challenged online world, you need donors’ permission to continue communicating with them. And to be sure, your organization can raise serious cash online without sending a single e-mail, particularly during December when many donors seek you out. Heck, you can even raise a few dollars (but only a few) on Facebook these days.
But eliminate all the jargon and the steady stream of innovative ideas, and you’ll find that acquiring donors online boils down to five key steps.
May 2009 From FundRaising Success
Sure, raising money online is a bit more complicated than renting a mailing list and testing various packages on the names to see what works and what doesn’t. For starters, in the spam-challenged online world, you need donors’ permission to continue communicating with them. And to be sure, your organization can raise serious cash online without sending a single e-mail, particularly during December when many donors seek you out. Heck, you can even raise a few dollars (but only a few) on Facebook these days.
But eliminate all the jargon and the steady stream of innovative ideas, and you’ll find that acquiring donors online boils down to five key steps.
New Idealware Report Compares Open Source Content Management Systems
April 1, 2009 From News
WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and Plone are all free and open source systems that can help nonprofit build and manage websites — but how do they compare? This 60-page independent Idealware report provides both an introduction to the topic and a very detailed comparison of the four systems.
April 1, 2009 From News
WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and Plone are all free and open source systems that can help nonprofit build and manage websites — but how do they compare? This 60-page independent Idealware report provides both an introduction to the topic and a very detailed comparison of the four systems.
Blogging Tips, Traps and Tales
March 18, 2009 From GIVING 2.0
In the webinar "Blogging for Nonprofits: Tips, Traps, and Tales" last month, Kivi Leroux Miller, founder of EcoScribe Communications and keeper of the Nonprofit Marketing Guide, covered blogging inside and out, including information about the types of blogs nonprofits can create and questions organizations should ask themselves to make sure a blog is right for them.
March 18, 2009 From GIVING 2.0
In the webinar "Blogging for Nonprofits: Tips, Traps, and Tales" last month, Kivi Leroux Miller, founder of EcoScribe Communications and keeper of the Nonprofit Marketing Guide, covered blogging inside and out, including information about the types of blogs nonprofits can create and questions organizations should ask themselves to make sure a blog is right for them.
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December 2008 From GIVING 2.0
“First, it is always a mistake to upload a video to your website without thinking about the ramifications, both in terms of bandwidth, as well as performance. If you have a standard hosting account, or even a VPS (Virtual Private Server) do some back-of-the-envelope calculations to make sure you won’t end up with sticker shock at the end of the month.” — Nov. 29, “We want video!” posted by Michelle Murrain, Idealware Blog
December 2008 From GIVING 2.0
“First, it is always a mistake to upload a video to your website without thinking about the ramifications, both in terms of bandwidth, as well as performance. If you have a standard hosting account, or even a VPS (Virtual Private Server) do some back-of-the-envelope calculations to make sure you won’t end up with sticker shock at the end of the month.” — Nov. 29, “We want video!” posted by Michelle Murrain, Idealware Blog
Page Layout Tools for Nonprofits
September 2008 From GIVING 2.0
Ed Note: This article, which originally appeared Sept. 9 at TechSoup, is courtesy of Idealware. Idealware provides candid information to help nonprofits choose effective software. For more articles and reviews, go to www.idealware.org. Do you want to create letterhead for your nonprofit, or lay out a monthly newsletter or report? Send thank-you cards to donors? Create an invite for your next event? All these tasks fall under the umbrella of page layout. If you have a complicated project or need a polished result, it probably makes sense to hire a freelance designer. Professionals in that field have an eye for design and a broad
September 2008 From GIVING 2.0
Ed Note: This article, which originally appeared Sept. 9 at TechSoup, is courtesy of Idealware. Idealware provides candid information to help nonprofits choose effective software. For more articles and reviews, go to www.idealware.org. Do you want to create letterhead for your nonprofit, or lay out a monthly newsletter or report? Send thank-you cards to donors? Create an invite for your next event? All these tasks fall under the umbrella of page layout. If you have a complicated project or need a polished result, it probably makes sense to hire a freelance designer. Professionals in that field have an eye for design and a broad
Opening Up
July 2008 From FundRaising Success
The assignment seemed simple enough. Find out about “open sources” and write about them for our July issue. I knew they had something to do with technology, but that’s about it. I was concerned because when it comes to me and technology, let’s just say I have issues. And, when it comes to nonprofit technology issues, many of you might be in the same boat, so I suppose I seemed the perfect choice to write this story. I use the Internet to shop, e-mail, do research, read the latest news and feed my insatiable appetite for celebrity gossip. That’s it. No MySpace
July 2008 From FundRaising Success
The assignment seemed simple enough. Find out about “open sources” and write about them for our July issue. I knew they had something to do with technology, but that’s about it. I was concerned because when it comes to me and technology, let’s just say I have issues. And, when it comes to nonprofit technology issues, many of you might be in the same boat, so I suppose I seemed the perfect choice to write this story. I use the Internet to shop, e-mail, do research, read the latest news and feed my insatiable appetite for celebrity gossip. That’s it. No MySpace
Conference Roundup: Understand Social Networks and Make Them Work for You
June 2008 From GIVING 2.0
Not all social networks are created equal. And nonprofit organizations need to know the differences between them before they can get one to work for them. A social network can be a useful tool for a nonprofit, providing an arena for meeting potential supporters and contacts. Also, it provides individuals or organizations an outlet for spreading their messages to broader audiences. But before nonprofits can use social networks effectively, they have to understand the options, said Steve MacLaughlin, director of Internet solutions at Blackbaud, during the session “What Social Networks Should Be Doing for You” at The Blackbaud Interactive Internet Symposium held on
June 2008 From GIVING 2.0
Not all social networks are created equal. And nonprofit organizations need to know the differences between them before they can get one to work for them. A social network can be a useful tool for a nonprofit, providing an arena for meeting potential supporters and contacts. Also, it provides individuals or organizations an outlet for spreading their messages to broader audiences. But before nonprofits can use social networks effectively, they have to understand the options, said Steve MacLaughlin, director of Internet solutions at Blackbaud, during the session “What Social Networks Should Be Doing for You” at The Blackbaud Interactive Internet Symposium held on
Choosing the Right Online Payment Tool
October 2007 From FS Advisor
There are lots of tools available to enable nonprofit organizations to accept donations, sell merchandise, collect membership dues and register people for events online, but which ones are best and why? To answer that question, Idealware — an organization that offers product comparisons, recommendations, case studies and software news to help nonprofits make software decisions — asked a number of experts from companies like Compumentor, ONE/Northwest and Community IT Innovators for their recommendations, which it published in the whitepaper “A Few Good Online Payment Multitaskers.” The experts report that organizations that want software that supports several typical kinds of payments without a lot of
October 2007 From FS Advisor
There are lots of tools available to enable nonprofit organizations to accept donations, sell merchandise, collect membership dues and register people for events online, but which ones are best and why? To answer that question, Idealware — an organization that offers product comparisons, recommendations, case studies and software news to help nonprofits make software decisions — asked a number of experts from companies like Compumentor, ONE/Northwest and Community IT Innovators for their recommendations, which it published in the whitepaper “A Few Good Online Payment Multitaskers.” The experts report that organizations that want software that supports several typical kinds of payments without a lot of
Strategies for Creating a Compelling Blog
January 2007 From FS Advisor
Blogging can be a cost effective, credible way to show your organization’s voice to — and interact with — your constituents, and to start a two-way conversation that elicits their comments and thoughts. Laura Quinn, founder and director of Idealware, provider of reviews and information on nonprofit software, says while she’s somewhat skeptical of the Web 2.0 craze — social networking sites, wikis and other online communication tools that stress online collaboration and sharing among users — she thinks blogs in particular are typically very useful for nonprofits. For one thing, they’re a fairly inexpensive way for organizations to proliferate updated content. Quinn
January 2007 From FS Advisor
Blogging can be a cost effective, credible way to show your organization’s voice to — and interact with — your constituents, and to start a two-way conversation that elicits their comments and thoughts. Laura Quinn, founder and director of Idealware, provider of reviews and information on nonprofit software, says while she’s somewhat skeptical of the Web 2.0 craze — social networking sites, wikis and other online communication tools that stress online collaboration and sharing among users — she thinks blogs in particular are typically very useful for nonprofits. For one thing, they’re a fairly inexpensive way for organizations to proliferate updated content. Quinn
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