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Getting Started with Online Donations

Presented by Laura Quinn

Do you want to help your organization take donations online, but aren't sure how? This recording will tell you what you need to know in order to choose a tool and get started. We touch on some of the strategic aspects of online donations, but our focus is on the tactical: What online donation tools are available? How do they work? How do you know which one is right for your organization? We close by looking more closely at some of the specific tools that are available, such as Network for Good, PayPal, Click & Pledge, Groundspring DonateNow, eTapestry, MemberClicks, AuctionPay, and more. Purchase the recording now >

 

Getting Started with Online Conferencing and Seminar Tools

Presented by Laura Quinn

How can you conduct meetings or seminars over the web.This recording of an online seminar provides an overview of the features, tools, and tips you need to know. We talk about the features that can help  – for instance, desktop sharing, slide shows, chat functionality, polls, voice conferencing, and more – and then look at some of the free and affordable options, such as Glance, DimDim, Yugma, GoToMeeting, WebEx, ReadyTalk, and Adobe Connect. We’ll close with some tips and tricks about conducting training via the web.  Purchase the recording now >

 

Comparing Open Source CMSs:  Joomla, Drupal, Plone

Presented by Laura Quinn with Ryan Ozimek, David Geilhufe, and Patrick Shaw

Open source content management systems (CMS) are particularly attractive to the nonprofit community because of their cost-efficiency, but what do these systems actually do? And what are the differences between the most common CMSs? In this recording of an online seminar, we compare Joomla, Drupal, and Plone for typical nonprofit needs, and then experts in each of the systems - Ryan Ozimek, David Geilhufe, and Patrick Shaw – demo the systems and answer participant questions. Purchase the recording now >

 

Choosing a Low-Cost Constituent Database

Presented by Eric Leland

There are a number of solid and affordable options to track your volunteers, donors, partners, and other constituents. What should a small organization look for? What tools are available? How should you choose? In this recording of an online seminar, we walk through everything you need to know to pick the right database for your organization, and consider the pros and cons of commonly used databases such as GiftWorks, eTapestry, Salesforce, and Democracy In Action.   Purchase the recording now >

 

Choosing eNewsletter Software

Presented by Laura Quinn

Email newsletters are a great way to stay in touch with and grow your audience, but it can be complex to send and track thousands of emails. In this recording of an online seminar, we walk through what you need to know in order to setup, send, and track eNewsletters effectively, and talk about some of the reliable and affordable tools most commonly used for mass emailing, such as EmailNow, ConstantContact, NPOGroups, CampaignMonitor, Emma, Topica, and more. Purchase the recording now >

 

How to Build or Edit a Website without Technical Skills Introduction to Content Management Systems

Presented by Laura Quinn

If you need a way to update your website, but you're not sure where to start, this is the recording for you. In this recording of an online seminar, we talk about what content management systems are, and look at various affordable options for updating your website text and images, including using What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get software like DreamWeaver and Contribute, website-in-a-box tools like Homesite, blog tools like WordPress, open source tools like Joomla and Drupal, and more.  Purchase the recording now >

 

Introduction to Website Analytics

Presented by Beth Kanter and Laura Quinn.

How many people visit your Web site every day? What are visitors doing when they get there? Which features are most popular?   In this recording of an online seminar, we talk through the tools and strategies you can use to get the answers to these questions.  Through demos of free tools such as AWStats and Google Analytics, we look at what these tools can tell you about your site.  We close with a quick look at some of the more advanced packages - such as ClickTracks, WebTrends, HBX Analytics, and Omniture - that might be useful to larger organizations.  Purchase the recording now >

 

Choosing a Blogging Tool

Presented by Laura Quinn with Beth Kanter

So you’re thinking about getting started with blogging. Or you’re blogging now, but you’re ready to move to the next level. What should you look for in a tool? Which is the right one for you? In this recording of an online seminar, we talk through the features, prices, pros and cons of the seven most commonly used blog tools, including Blogger, TypePad, MovableType, WordPress, and more, look at screenshots and demos, and make recommendations for which ones might work best for you.   Purchase the recording now >

 

Creating the Constituent-Centric Nonprofit: Nonprofit CRM

Presented by Paul Hagen

If you're storing data about your constituents in many different places, it's costing you in time, lost revenue and decreased impact. Paul Hagen, who's helped organizations such as Goodwill, VolunteerMatch and Jewish Teen Alliance develop their Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) strategy, will talk through the practical steps, processes, and software that can help you to get a better handle on managing and building your relationship with each constituent. Purchase the recording now >

 

10 Common Mistakes in Choosing a Donor Database

Presented by Robert Weiner

How do you choose a donor database that will support successful fundraising? The software is only half the story. Fundraising technology strategist Robert Weiner will walk through ten common mistakes that can prevent you from selecting the right database and managing it effectivelyPurchase the recording now >

 

Data Integration Basics

Presented by Laura Quinn with Steven Backman

How do you get your various data sources to talk to each other?  Will a simple export/ import procedure do the trick, or is it worth considering programmatic integration?   Or should you use a software tool that will handle all you data needs in one integrated package?  In this recording of an online seminar, Laura Quinn, Idealware's Director, talks through basic principles of data integration and your options, while Stephen Backman, founder of Database Design Associates, provides the benefit of years of practical expertise in nonprofit data integration.  Purchase the recording now >

 

 

 

 

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