The Nonprofit Matrix is an online directory and guide to Application Service Providers (ASPs) and portals offering web-based services for nonprofits and charities.
Archive for December, 2006
December 31st, 2006 at 04:27pm
A new webservice profile has been added to the NonProfit Matrix:
GoLightly provides communication and collaboration solutions for organizations of all sizes. Our social networking tools give your members the ability to interact with you and each other in powerful new ways.
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December 23rd, 2006 at 04:20pm
A new webservice profile has been added to the NonProfit Matrix:
Contactology is the easiest and most advanced web based email marketing and contact management solution
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December 21st, 2006 at 05:58pm
A new webservice profile has been added to the NonProfit Matrix:
BluePogo.com, the first bulk email tool designed specifically for nonprofit organizations. Our web-based system is clean and uncluttered, allowing you to send attractive newsletters or other email campaigns with ease.
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December 21st, 2006 at 05:56pm
A new webservice profile has been added to the NonProfit Matrix:
Websmith Group provides premium and affordable website hosting, design and site maintenance services for non-profit organizations. Non-profit organizations receive a 35% discount on our hosting services and a reduced rate for our design services.
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December 21st, 2006 at 05:51pm
A new webservice profile has been added to the NonProfit Matrix:
ProvenBenefit is charity auction software available as a service via the internet. Anywhere, anytime access to the programs and data by both volunteers and staff makes for efficient organization of the benefit auction.
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December 16th, 2006 at 12:55am
Jon E. Carson, Chairman and CEO of cMarket online auction services has prepared a short primer on online auctions . The primer profiles cMarket’s own online auction services, and also provides a concise list of best practice tips for planning and running online auctions., including:
- Be clear about your goals
- Get your whole team on board early in the process
- Don’t leave sponsorship income on the table
- Feature a mix of items and price ranges
- Promote like crazy
- Track results, and learn how to do it even better next time
The primer was featured in GetActive’s recent monthly newsletter, and may be viewed on the GetActive website here.
View NonProfit Matrix listings for Charity Auction service providers here.
December 14th, 2006 at 02:31pm
It’s not a new publication, but Convio has a handy downloadable guide to online fundraising that is a good primer for getting up to speed, or as a refresher.
This guide covers basic concepts for taking advantage of the Internet for your fundraising programs. Learn about:
- List-building tactics
- Targeting your audience
- Online fundraising strategies from leading nonprofits
- Tracking your success
Download the guide here (requires free registration)
View NonProfit Matrix listings for Online Donation service providers here.
December 10th, 2006 at 01:50am
Laura Quinn of Idealware has published an article (featured on Techsoup) profiling seven leading online registration tools that can help with assist organizations in planning events by helping organizers collect an estimated headcount, gather information from attendees, send follow-up emails, add registrants into a database, and more.
Among the criteria she highlights for organizations to consider when deciding on an event management tool are:
- Does the registration form need to match your Web site?
- Do you need to be able to download attendee information and import it into a database?
- Does your budget allow for a more expensive tool?
- Do you require more advanced functionality, like the like ability to limit attendance, collect meal preferences, or print name tags are more important than saving money.”
Read the full article here.
View NonProfit Matrix listings for Event Management service providers here.
December 8th, 2006 at 06:07am
Kintera has published a primer on the benefits of their “Software as a Service” model for nonprofits looking to outsource their IT needs. The paper outlines the arguments in favour of the outsourced model:
Top Seven Benefits of Software as a Service
- Little upfront investment
- Reliable cost forecasting
- No extras needed
- Up-to-date technology
- Security and reliability
- Remote access
- Scalability
Download the white paper here. (must fill out and submit registration form).
View NonProfit Matrix listings for All-in-one software service providers here.