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The Future of Work

Cases of Successful Nonprofits That Use Chatbots

Although chatbots are relatively new to the nonprofit community, these three organizations are already using them in interesting and innovative ways

August 15, 2017

Social Media

What Chatbots Can Do for Nonprofits: Top 5 Things

Some nonprofits are already taking advantage of AI in the form of chatbots. Here are the top five reasons why nonprofits should consider implementing them.

August 14, 2017

IT Security

6 Device Security Tips to Keep Your Data Safe

It isn't hard to protect your computer and your data. Here are six things you can do today to keep your personal and work-related data more secure.

August 08, 2017

Social Media

9 Tips to Maximize Your Fundraising with Social Media

Social media is a pathway to find new donors and a place to stay engaged with existing ones. Discover nine tips to get started or to optimize your strategy.

July 25, 2017

Social Media

An Offline Social Media Exercise That Improves Online Content

Nonprofits can use this exercise at staff gatherings to help people improve their content creation skills and their skills with looking at social media data.

July 19, 2017

Graphic Design

Nonprofit Websites: 5 Ways to Keep Them Fresh

Discover five elements, features, and functions that are essential keep your website alive, kicking, and contributing to your success.

July 14, 2017

Marketing and Communications

Record Highs for Gifts to Nonprofits

The Giving USA study reports that for 2016, all giving rose to $390.1 billion, which is a 1.4 percent growth over 2015, adjusted for inflation.

July 11, 2017

Marketing and Communications

3 Steps to Building Your Communications Strategy in the Digital Era

Communication frameworks are rapidly shifting. Discover how you can be heard amid the Internet's digital chatter.

June 16, 2017

Marketing and Communications

How Nonprofits Can Improve Their Email Deliverability

Over 18 percent of nonprofit fundraising emails ends up in junk folders. Here are six tactics you can apply immediately to improve your email deliverability.

June 13, 2017

Libraries

Sunnyvale Public Library — What a Library Does in the Heart of Silicon Valley

Discover some surprising facts about the Sunnyvale, California, public library, located in the heart of Silicon Valley.

May 23, 2017

TechSoup

Hidden Gems for Nonprofits in the TechSoup Catalog

Discover TechSoup offers from Airbnb, AvePoint, Box, Mobile Beacon, Tableau, and Veritas.

May 19, 2017

IT Security

What You Can Do About Ransomware

Nonprofit, church, library, and foundation offices are vulnerable to ransomware, which can lock up your IT system until a ransom is paid. Take these steps.

May 16, 2017