Wired Non Profits Blog
Helping non-profits get on the IT bandwagon. This blog does the research and provides helpful tips for non-profit and for profit organizations alike.
It's a new year!!! What now?
The new year is upon us and now it's time to make some decisions for your organization. You've already forecasted your upcoming year but did you remember your website? Anymore, it's not...
Marketing and Fundraising Sessions
The Center for Nonprofit Management (Dallas) is offering several sessions on Marketing and Fundraising. Some topics are: The most powerful tool in fundraising - Writing the case stateme...
Free EBook from Network for Good
Network for Good has released a new EBook titled "How to Raise A Lot More Money Now - 50 Great Ideas from 11 Top Experts." The book gives you creative ideas on how to raise money for yo...
Joomla 1.5.20 Security Release
Yes, I know we just upgraded a release a few days ago. But now Joomla has another security release that fixes some bugs and a couple of security issues. Because it's a security release...
New and Improved: The Witte Museum
The Witte Museum got an amazing face lift with the assistance of myself (the designer) and NPower Texas. The original website was outdated in appearance and structure. They wanted a mor...
Giving in 2009 was still good
The Chronicle of Philanthropy reported in their newsletter that "individuals, who make 75 percent of all charitable contributions, held steady in their giving, providing more than $227-...
There's an App for that. How Charities are using the IPhone
Since the IPhone came on the market, we are mad about applications! Many non profits including the Monterey Bay Aquarium are using applications to educate the public about their organiz...
Thousands of nonprofits may lose tax-exempt status
An article in the Associated Press says that many nonprofits will be losing their tax-exempt status because they didn't file a new form with the IRS. Just a reminder folks - get it done.Go to source » New and Improved: Healing Hands Ministries
Healing Hands Ministries was chosen by NPower Texas to receive a free website makeover. Their site at the time had minimal content and was utilizing the free Mac website tool. They want...
Members Project with American Express
American Express has teamed up with Take Part to reward its members for their volunteer efforts. If you volunteer with someone listed on the search page, you can earn bonus points throu...
New to the Nonprofit World?
Are you new to the nonprofit world and want to know more about that to expect? The Center for Nonprofit Management out of Dallas is offering an orientation on March 23 from 9am - 1pm to...
Eventbrite teams up with Non-Profits
In the month of February, Eventbrite launched their partnership with non-profits called Eventbrite for Causes. It now allows non-profits to apply for reduced rates in using the tool and...
Discovering the Secret Giver
I came across an interesting company called The Stelter Company. They help non-profits by providing services in "writing, designing, producing and distributing high-quality direct mail ...
Dealing with Board Members
As a non profit, you rely on your board members for so many things. They are sometimes the back bone to bring in big money for your organization. They are a big connection to the commun...
Publish your events to Facebook fan pages using Eventbrite
You've heard me in the past talk about Eventbrite. I really like this tool for managing events and ticket sales. It works well with PayPal which is an inexpensive option for payments. R...
Learn How TechSoup Can Help Your Organization
TechSoup is such a great place to get anything as far as technical software for your organization. Software is so expensive so if you are a nonprofit, they can be your God Send. Anyway,...
Online Fundraiser's Checklist
Network for Good is offering up a new e-guide to help for planning for 2010. It is an Online Fundraiser's Checklist. There are six checklists that cover the homepage, donation form, wri...
Online Fundraising in 2010
Network for Good talks about 5 Trends that are going to effect online fundraising in 2010. With the way the economy is, many people wonder if it will recover. It also talks about direct...
The Society for Nonprofit Organizations
The SNPO offers certification programs for non-profits through their partnership with TechSoup. Some include:Courses in nonprofit leadership and management for personal enrichment, cert...
Marketing with YouTube
I subscribe to a graphic designers monthly newsletter and an interesting article came across. The article is about marketing on YouTube. YouTube can be a great tool for non-profits to u...
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Wendy S. Harpham, MD FACP“Patsy, Just wanted you to share how the new website will enhance my ability to connect with patients and their caregivers. I rarely got such emails from my old website. From my heart: Thank you for helping me help others. Wendy” -
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