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My question for the day: how are you helping? One of my favorite ways to help is in the non-profit #cbustech community. And guess what, there are a lot of ways to help: · Speak: join us at League of Professional System Administrators (LOPSA) Columbus to share your professional experience and lessons to an audience of infrastructure and operations pros. Hit up team@lopsacbus.org if you're interested in speaking. (no marketing or product pitches!) · Volunteer: Tech Community Coalition is establishing committees to help the 50+ active tech and startup community groups in Columbus. Hit up team@techcc.org or Volunteer day of at Summerfest: https://lnkd.in/grRUjKGC · Donate: the cbus tech non-profit community is largely funded by for-profit companies and the volunteer teams can't do it without financial support. Responsible for a budget? Grow your brand and reputation by supporting the overall tech community at Summerfest https://lnkd.in/g8rU38xp The things above not a fit? That's cool, help out your favorite group or check out OLF Conference. Or just show up, join us at Summerfest to learn more about our community: https://lnkd.in/duTPeuNb Still not sure? Hit me up and let me know how you want to help, I'll connect you with the right folks. Also, if you're in Columbus tech, happy to get you added to our local Slack with 5k+ tech pros. Not sure why you'd want to help? Read Adam Grant's book "Give and Take" and after check out the "Go-Giver." Two of my favorite books. Helpers win. Or as good ol' Mr. Rogers likes to say, "look for the helpers."

Top 10 Reasons to Donate to Medusaas: The Final Stretch! As we approach the finish line of our fundraising campaign, here's why every donation, big or small, can make a monumental difference: 1) Empower Underrepresented Talents: Your donation helps level the playing field in the SaaS industry for BIPOC and other underrepresented groups. 2) Educational Access: We provide crucial resources and mentoring to those who need them most, making the tech world more accessible and equitable. 3) Lifetime Membership Lottery: Every named donor is entered for a chance to win a free lifetime membership to Medusaas — talk about a membership that keeps on giving! 4) Innovative Solutions: Contributions fund the development of our unique membership platform, designed to solve real-world problems with cutting-edge technology. 5) Because Coffee Breaks Deserve Better Conversations: Help us fund more webinars and training sessions that could replace the same old office coffee break chats. 6) Networking Opportunities: Members gain access to a community of like-minded professionals and industry leaders. It's not just who you know, it's who we help you know. 7) Support a Growing Nonprofit: Your donation directly supports our mission to educate and empower, ensuring we can continue to expand and innovate. 8) Your Name in Digital Lights: As a donor, get your name featured on our vibrant digital 'Wall of Thanks.' It's like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but for awesome supporters like you! Or you can totally be incognito...that's cool too! 9) Because Every Bit Counts: Even small donations add up to big changes. Plus, you’ll feel fantastic knowing you’re making a real impact. 10) Lasting Impact: Be part of something bigger. Your donation today shapes the future of diversity and inclusion in the tech industry for generations to come. 👉 Join our cause and make a difference: https://gofund.me/b8ea48b5 Let’s hit our goal and celebrate everyone who makes Medusaas possible — That's you! #DiversityInTech #SmallDonationsMatter #TechInclusion #SupportNonprofits #SaaSCommunity

💡 What is the role of #nonprofittechnology? Tech has ONE primary role... to save your team TIME by automating and streamlining tasks so you can spend more time on high-leverage tasks that grow the organization. Too many nonprofits are hindered by ineffective tech tools! Take your #nonprofittech seriously in 2024! There are a lot of fun tech tools out there dedicated to helping nonprofits scale their impact and grow their organization. #nonprofitgrowth #nonprofitstrategy

🔥The World’s on Fire - What Can I Do??🔥 TLDR: Consider hosting an event to teach fellow employees how to choose effective charities for causes they care about! Where you donate can make a 100x difference! If this title caught your eye - it also caught the attention of 200+ Reddit employees! Recently I partnered with the Allyship  ERG to host 2 sessions on how to identify and donate to the most impactful charities. We taught Snoos how to select charities that align with personal values, and how to get free donation matching! We also gave away over 30 free copies of Doing Good Better and connected interested employees with the speakers. A few learnings: ✅ People want to do good and learn how to do it better  ✅ Catchy titles are very important - get people excited! ✅ Reach out to XFN partners to advertise the event early. Automatically inviting groups of employees (eg. ERG’s) boosts attendance ✅ Choose speakers that resonate with your company’s culture (Hosting an early Airbnb employee helped spark interest at Reddit!) ✅ Ensure enough in-person attendees at hybrid events to make them worthwhile ✅ Space events out more than 1 week apart to avoid burnout/ calendar conflicts ✅ Wrap up your session with AI’s while people are in the room (QR codes are great for forms!) 🌟 A huge shoutout to Emily Mucken Kevin Dious, Veerta and of course our amazing speakers Andrea La Mesa Matthew Coleman, PhD Frankie Fredericks, and Kayla Fishman for making this possible! Feel free to reach out to me if you’re interested in hosting similar events or have any questions! Related links: How to 100x your charitable donation: https://bit.ly/4ec9ulR Selecting charities/ causes that align with your values: https://bit.ly/4ewg06u Free donation matching: https://bit.ly/4gFTKJt #effectivegiving #charitablegiving #costeffectiveness #philanthropy

"But when are you going to monetize?" Single-handedly the most frequent thing I am asked about The Nonprofit Hive. On one hand nothing is free - someone is paying. On the other, connection/community should not become inaccessible based on $$. Because the impact of these Hive Chats has a clear value. Short answer - there will ALWAYS be a free version of Hive Chats. And the reason that is possible is because we have incredible industry sponsors who BELIEVE that this community has value. That these connections are creating impact. And they want to support that. So big shoutout to our incredible June Hive Chat sponsors. They are the backbone of how we are growing and I am SO freaking thankful for them. Pravi.ai and team Jeremy Healsmith/Robyn Greaves - Using advanced AI technology to help charities and nonprofits find and convert their ideal donors. Stacye Thrasher Brim, PMP, LSSGB of STB Consulting LLC - Partnering with leaders dedicated to creating positive change, helping them maximize their impact through strategic planning and project management consulting. Amarachi Kejeh of DIY Strategic Consulting - Ready to develop your strategic plan like a pro, at 10% of consulting fees? Check out the DIY Strategic Plan Program Emily Hicks-Rotella of Make Tech Work For You - Access the skills, knowledge, and confidence to make tech work for you and your nonprofit team. The work these 4 mission-aligned companies are putting out to the world impress the heck out of me. Go give all these folks a follow and check out the amazing work they are doing that is creating Impact all over the world. #socialimpact #sponsorship #nonprofit #philanthropy #community

Feeling overwhelmed by fundraising tech? ✋ Take a breath! New tools for fundraising pop up daily, but guess what? You don't have to jump on the bandwagon right away. 💡 Cherian encourages nonprofits not to feel pressured to dive headfirst into every tech tool. He reminds us: Focus on building authentic relationships first. Your lived experience and donor connections matter most! Tech should enhance, not replace. If a tool doesn't feel right, skip it. You're doing great work even without it! The good news? The playing field is leveling. New tools are affordable and accessible, empowering even small organizations. 🎧 On this episode of Nonprofit Connect, we connect with Cherian Koshy, Vice President of Product Strategy at iWave, and he shares insights on the democratization of accessible tools and the exciting changes ahead. 👇 Follow the link in the comment below to find out #nonprofit #fundraisingjourney #authenticconnections

I love working with nonprofits on the use of technology in their current processes. We are slowly seeing nonprofits optimizing efficiency and maximizing their capacity to create positive change in our communities. Let's continue to support and celebrate their inspiring efforts! 💫 #TechForGood #NonprofitImpact #DigitalTransformation Have you witnessed any innovative uses of technology in the nonprofit sector? Share your insights in the comments below! 👇✨

Are you up to date with the latest trends in corporate matching gifts? 🎁 Understanding how companies are evolving their programs can help you seize emerging opportunities and boost revenue for your cause. That’s why we are spotlighting how companies are revamping their initiatives and expanding support. Some of the top companies are innovating by: ✅Enabling employees to auto-submit matching gift requests directly from donation confirmation pages ✅Lowering minimum donation requirements to include gifts of all sizes ✅Expanding their program generosity with heightened match ratios or maximum donation amounts The common theme? Leading companies are prioritizing accessibility in their matching gift programs, making it easier for employees to support causes they care about. If you want to learn more about these trends and how to leverage them at your organization, register here to join on Monday for our Workplace Giving Spotlight: https://hubs.la/Q02Jdyw10 #MatchingGifts #WorkplaceGiving

Next week, Virtuous is set to beam our annual Responsive Nonprofit Summit directly into your living room, office, or wherever else you’ve turned into a makeshift command center. Think of it as our labor of love—without the labor. Instead, it’s just pure, unadulterated nonprofit enthusiasm, all from the comfort of your own screen. Having been with Virtuous for nearly four years, I can confidently say that helping organize this summit is one of the most exhilarating (and coffee-fueled) parts of our year. It's like a brain trust, but instead of suits and handshakes, you get to wear pajamas and enjoy virtual high-fives. Our community really steals the spotlight. Teaming up with our partners at We Are For Good, our generous sponsors, and of course, the brilliant nonprofiteers who attend—we assemble a veritable 'geek fest' of nonprofit wizardry that you simply can’t afford to miss. So, I come to you with two requests: 1. Register Now! It’s completely free—yes, free as in 'no strings attached'. Dive into a day packed with knowledge, tips, and strategies that could revolutionize your team's approach from the very first session. 2. Send Me Your Donation Pages! I'll be hosting one of my (self-proclaimed) legendary Live Donation Page Review sessions. Can't make it live? No sweat. Send your pages my way, and we’ll sprinkle them with the fairy dust they deserve. Or join in live and be part of the magic as it happens. It’s a privilege to be part of RNS each year, and your participation turns our efforts into a celebration of community and innovation. I’m looking forward to connecting with you—digitally, of course!

🌟 The non-profit sector is rapidly adopting digital transformation strategies that foster deeper connections with supporters and streamline operations. Personalised engagement, crucial for building lasting relationships, is at the forefront of this shift. At Red-C, we empower non-profits with cloud-based tools that enhance donor management and volunteer coordination, ensuring that every interaction counts. Our solutions not only increase efficiency but also enable non-profits to offer personalised experiences that resonate with their audience. From targeted emails to custom donation appeals, Red-C’s technology helps non-profits achieve more with less, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in digital engagement. #NonProfitTech #DigitalTransformation #CloudSolutions #Personalisation 🔗 Interested in learning more? Let’s connect!