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Every month we publish a new software tip that's useful to a broad range of organizations. Want to be on our Tip of the Month email list, to receive each tip as soon as it comes out? Drop us an email at info@idealware.org. We typically publish it in the last week of the prior month.

 

Jan 2009
Idealware Software Tip of the Month: Quick and Easy Blogs
Whether showcasing your work, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into your nonprofit, or advocating a particular point of view, a blog – or a personal online journal - can be a powerful communication and public-relations tool for your organization. There are a number of tools, such as TypePad, WordPress, and Blogger, which make it really quite easy for anyone to setup a blog, even without technical expertise. Read more on the Idealware site, at http://www.idealware.org/tips/0901_blogs.php

Dec 2008
Idealware Software Tip of the Month: Centralizing Constituent Data Using Online Integrated Tools
If you’re looking for a way to integrate your constituent data with your online communications without a big up-front investment, an online integrated application may be just what you need. These software packages can manage your donor and other constituent data, help you send email, take online payments, and even manage your website online. Read more on the Idealware site, at www.idealware.org/tips/0812_onlineintegrated.php

Nov 2008
Idealware Software Tip of the Month: Website Statistics with Google Analytics
Web analytics tools can help you measure traffic to your Web site, gauge the popularity of particular information and features you offer there, and better understand your visitors' needs and behavior. Google Analytics—one of the leading analytics software packages—is worth consideration by any nonprofit with a website. It offers powerful functionality... for free. Read more on the Idealware site, at www.idealware.org/tips/0811_googleanalytics.php

Oct 2008
Idealware Software Tip of the Month: Outreach through Online Communities
You have a cause. You’re probably not alone in supporting it. Are you familiar with existing online communities of people passionate about the same thing? They may well be out there. Finding and reaching out to these communities—for example, groups formed on email discussion lists, blogs or social networking sites—can be a great way to meet potential supporters, learn what’s important to them and start a conversation. Read more on the Idealware site, at www.idealware.org/tips/0810_outreachcommunities.php

Sep 2008
Idealware Software Tip of the Month: Software for Quick and Simple Web Sites
If you need a simple Web site fast—maybe for a new organization, a campaign or an event—a quick and easy site-builder might be just what you need. Online sites such as Homestead, Google Page Creator, SiteKreater and SquareSpace let you create simple, template-based designs and customize the text and images so you’re up and running in a few hours—and for as little as $5-$30 a month. Read more on the Idealware site, at www.idealware.org/tips/0809_simplesites.php

Aug 2008
Idealware Software Tip of the Month: Free Online Conferencing Tools
Sometimes a team conference call just isn’t enough—and these days, it doesn’t have to be. A number of tools, such as TeamViewer, DimDim, Yugma and Acrobat Connect, let you display information over the Web. You can show everyone the applications or documents on your computer, interact via text chat, or even video conference, all for free. They might be just the thing for your next team meeting. Read more on the Idealware site, at www.idealware.org/tips/0808_conferencing.php

July 2008
Idealware Software Tip of the Month: Free Blast Emailing Software
Would you like a solid, free way to send your constituents eNewsletters, action alerts or donation requests? VerticalResponse, a dependable, feature-rich blast emailing tool, is now offering up to 10,000 emails a month free to 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Will it meet your needs? It might well. Read more on the Idealware site, at www.idealware.org/tips/0807_vertresponse.php