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The Best Project Management Tools for Nonprofits!
Lou was tired of trying to keep his nonprofit technology project running well. He was leading…but no one was following him. He needed to find a project management tool fast!
Five Tips to Make the Most of Your Next Nonprofit Software Demo
After attending one million product demos, I’m an expert in doing this the easy way! Prepare yourself, your team, and your vendor for a smooth and useful product demo.
Are Big Changes on the Way for Nonprofits Using Salesforce ?!?
Salesforce announced big business changes recently! If you’re using Nonprofit Success Pack – or considering it – be sure you understand what might happen next.
Oscar’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Software Selection Process
Oscar crowdsourced his search for a new fundraising system and got burned. He got opinions too early in the search process – read this post and learn the right time to ask around!
A (Very) Last-Minute Plan for #GivingTuesday!
Rut roh – it’s End-Of-Year Campaign time! Don’t have a plan? There’s no need to panic. Get the basics covered and you can worry about the fancy stuff next year!
Got the RFP Blues? 3 Tips for Dramatic Improvement!
Mention the term “RFP” and you’ll hear lots of passionate opinions. Some nonprofit folks love ’em, while others think they’re a big waste of time. You hold the keys to making the RFP process work – get tips here!
Can’t Get No Software Satisfaction? Learn to Identify the Root Cause!
Feeling burned, dismayed, or otherwise disappointed by your nonprofit fundraising, website, or email marketing software? I’ve got tips to help you figure out why you may be struggling!
When Nonprofit Tech Projects Go Bad : 4 Tips for a Quick Recovery
If your tech project has hit a rough patch, it’s pretty common to find yourself in a tug of war with your technology partners. Stop, breathe, and get my pro tips to help you escalate problems the right way!
4 Things to Consider Before Moving to Salesforce
Are you starting to fall in love with the idea of using Salesforce as the CRM at your organization? It could be a great fit, as long as you understand these four things.