Software/Technology
July 22, 2015 at 12:23 pm
Data silos make it hard to manage across an organization. They are barriers to a single view of a donor. But for many fundraising teams this situation is the reality of life today. Given that multiple technology systems led to these silos, how can you use technology to improve this situation? You’ve heard the phrase “what gets measured gets managed.” This is particularly true for fundraising teams...
July 21, 2015 at 5:00 am
It's here! The NonProfit PRO Emerging Tech & Growth Conference is happening. Right now. Are you here? If you are, come say hi to the staff. We're all pretty friendly! Couldn't make it out? Not a problem. We'll be providing live coverage of the event throughout the day, updating with key information, photos and tidbits from the conference. This post will serve as your go-to hub...
July 20, 2015 at 1:53 pm
"Oh no," you're thinking. "I missed my chance to check out all the unbeatable, timely, topical education on the biggest tech issues affecting nonprofits. Also, happy hour. I missed that too." Fear not, reader. You haven't missed your chance. You can still register! Find out how...
July 15, 2015 at 6:00 am
All throughout our lead-up to the NonProfit PRO Emerging Tech & Growth Conference, we've been hyping up "and more." We've listed all the great topics we're covering, all the big-name organizations that will be presenting, and all the bonus reasons to check out the conference. And without fail, each announcement has promised "and more." We're happy to finally announce just what that means.
July 14, 2015 at 2:18 pm
If the June cyber attack that affected an estimated 18 million government employees tells us anything, it's that cybersecurity is now more important than ever. We've seen that small nonprofits are at risk, but now it's clear that no organization, large or small, is invulnerable to hackers...
July 14, 2015 at 1:03 pm
On July 10, 1985, dot-org was born. That was the registration day of the first website to use the Internet domain, mitre.org, owned by a nonprofit that operates federal research centers. As the domain turns 30, its administrator, Public Interest Registry, is celebrating with a commemorative digital timeline, happy30th.org, which depicts when popular nonprofit websites…
July 13, 2015 at 2:47 pm
If you haven't heard, we're hosting a little event on July 21. It's called the NonProfit PRO Emerging Tech & Growth Conference, and it's aimed at providing information and insight on the most pressing tech topics affecting modern nonprofits. Here are six reasons you don't want to miss it...
July 7, 2015 at 2:12 pm
Earlier this year, a pair of nonprofits were hacked by Islamic State sympathizers. Ultimately, both nonprofits would recover with little lasting damage, but it was a chilling reminder that no one, not even small, low-profile organizations, is invulnerable to cyber attack. The scariest part? It can be so much worse. You've got to be prepared...
July 3, 2015 at 6:00 am
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, doesn’t trust artificial intelligence, which he once likened to “summoning the demon.” In fact, Musk distrusts it so much that, in January, he donated $10 million to the Future of Life Institute (FLI) to fund a program with the goal of making sure AI doesn’t completely overrun our…
June 30, 2015 at 7:00 am
Is your nonprofit using the right technology—or, more importantly, is it using technology right? If you've never asked or answered those questions, maybe it's time for a tech needs assessment. Ron Marzitelli, assistant vice president of information technology, and Khamel Abdulai, workforce development specialist, both of the Excelsior College School of Business & Technology, are here to help.
