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Ideal Ware:Best February 2013

Best of the Web: February 2013

The Idealware “Best of the Web” is a monthly roundup of the top nonprofit resources from the Idealware blog, our Facebook page, and our Twitter feed to help you make the right technology decisions.

Infographic: Social Media’s Impact on Giving in 2012 (Nonprofit Quarterly) 

A look at how social media has affected online giving.

How-to: Quickly Optimize Your Website for Mobile Devices (NTEN)

How do you get the most bang for your buck when investing in the mobile web?

On Demand Tactical Technology Planning (Idealware)

All your tactical technology planning needs in one on-demand package to solve your organization's current problems and avoid future issues.

Secrets to Finding Out What You Need - Good Questions to Ask During a Technology Assessment (The Data Bank)

When you start by asking the right questions, your organization will be in the best place to plan for the future.

Getting Started With Data-Driven Decision Making: A Workbook (Idealware/NTEN)

Could you use more help thinking through how to use data to help your organization make decisions? This workbook Idealware prepared for NTEN is the perfect place to start.

I Could Be Your Next Monthly Donor. So Call Me, Maybe? (NTEN)

Tips on how to recruit, retain, and upgrade monthly donors.

5 Smartphone Apps for Nonprofits (About.com)

Use these apps to keep up with the rapid growth of mobile.

The eMail Guide Email Marketing Glossary (The eMail Guide)

The 325 email marketing terms everyone needs to know.

Power through schedules with 21 Google Calendar tricks (PC World)

Save time and increase your organization's productivity by becoming a Google Calendar whiz.

A Guide to Synagogue Management: Research and Recommendations (Idealware)
We looked at a variety of donor and constituent management systems to create an overview for a complex and niche market

Pew Report: How internet and social media have transformed the arts

How internet and social media have transformed the arts
By: Peggy McGlone/The Star-Ledger

Social media has become a new way for arts organizations to promote their work, attract new audiences, as well as advertise themselves. Audiences have become more diverse, attracting younger people to the organizations.

For the full story click here

Recap Social Networking for Nonprofits

The June 18th ED meeting, attended by 20 participants, was hosted by Utica School of Commerce in their two computer labs. The meeting featured two programs on social networking, which were offered by Vibrant Creative. The first program presentation (available here PROGRAM A: "Social media" - practical applications for the time and patience challenged) gave an overview of what these powerful tools are capable of and their importance in the marketing and communications world.

The second program (presentation available here PROGRAM B: "So you have a facebook account - now what?" - Advanced Social Media Strategy & Tactics) was geared towards organizations who have experimented with social media but have had limited or no success. The session covered building a strategy including identifying a target and establishing your message. The program also discussed the right tools for the right jo6b and streamlining management of the tools for your particular organization.

Utica Music and Arts Festival Social Charity 2010

Social Charity Dates & Venues Announced on YouTube

We are proud to announce the Official Dates & Venues for our 1st Annual Social Charity Fundraiser! We couldn't be more excited to be involved with such great organizations and the people that work with them. Please mark these dates in your calendar and do your best to make it out to the events. 100% of proceeds raised will be donated to local non-profit Social Charity Participants. You can Win Free Tickets to the 2010 UMAF just by supporting all 8 Social Charity Events. That's right.... if you attend all the events we will give you your ticket to the fest for FREE!!! ($50 Value+Good Karma)

Here's the schedule...

Week 1 - Friday May 14th at Hotel Utica. Hosted by the National Brain Injury Foundation (NBIF)
Week 2 - Saturday May 22nd at O'Donnels Pub & Grill. Hosted by the American Red Cross
Week 3 - Saturday June 12th at Mr. McGill's. Hosted by the United Way of the Valley & Greater Utica Area
Week 4 - Saturday June 26th at Nail Creek. Hosted by the YWCA
Week 5 - Saturday August 7th at 12 North. Hosted by the UMAF
Week 6 - Saturday August 14th at Sickenberger Lane. Hosted by the Landmarks Society of Greater Utica
Week 7 - Saturday August 21st at The Electric Company. Hosted by Move Along, Inc.
Week 8 - Saturday August 28th at The Celtic Harp. Hosted by The Peacemaker Program, Inc

Right now we are looking for sponsors and volunteers. Find out how you can participate simply by clicking this link!

More details like Line-Up and start times will be announced very soon... please stay tuned. Any questions?? Please feel free to email, tweet or message us on facebook.

Idealware on Social Media

Idealware, a NYCON endorsed vendor, has released a report, Using Social Media to Meet Nonprofit Goals: The Results of a Survey" in which they surveyed 459 nonprofit staff members already using social media at their organizations to ask them what tools they were using and how effectively they thought those tools were meeting particular goals. View the results here.

Potsdam businesses use social networks for marketing

In today's economic environment, businesses and nonprofits are taking advantage of social networks to market and connect. Read more about this growing trend here. Social networks are a free and easy tool for nonprofit to develop. Take a look at Facebook, MySpace, or the business focused LinkedIn.

Uticas Not Dead!

I recently received this e-mail below concerning the group Utica's Not Dead that met this evening. Is anyone aware of this effort or other groups like it? Social networks like this might be a good connection for nonprofits to connect to or approach. Any other thoughts?

Hey All,
Just a reminder the meeting for U.N.D. is today Tuesday December 9, 2008 at 5PM at The Tramontane Cafe. I have an agenda and will try to have a couple copies available today . Hope to see you there!
PS. After the meeting (which will not be as long as the first) if you are looking for some excitement UTICA COLLEGE HOCKEY at 7PM just might do the trick!
Katie Giacovelli
Utica's Not Dead
uticas.not.dead.@gmail.com
www.myspace.com/uticasnotdead