Global Impact
Blossom Valley - San Jose:
Nonprofits Talk A.I., Personalization, and Privacy at Technology Conference
At the first in-person gathering since 2019, nonprofits showed great interest in emerging technologies but said their top priority was more basic: getting their systems to talk to each other.
What to Do Before, During and After Attending a Conference
How can I make the most of the time and money I’m investing in attending conferences?
The Impact Big Data Is Having How We Learn
Technology will continue to influence the way we learn as it increasingly facilitates collaborative learning.
How to Write a Nonprofit Business Plan
Fundamental differences in nonprofit business plans over traditional business plans are numerous, and require careful consideration and review
10 LinkedIn Tips for Connecting With People at Live Events
Do you want to strengthen the connections you make at conferences? Have you considered using LinkedIn to develop relationships during events? As a business-centric social network, LinkedIn is valuable for connecting with peers, colleagues, and prospects before, during, and after conferences. In this article, you'll discover 10 tips for using LinkedIn to connect with people at conferences and events. Performing Pre-conference Prep Before you attend a…
How to Personalize Event Experiences by Using Data
Customer Relationships - Event marketers can use data to plan more personalized events that appeal to attendees, boosting attendee satisfaction and retention, customer relationships, and return on event investment.
Steal These Creative Ideas for Conference Activities
Get inspired by these clever activities that can make your conference more fun and meaningful. Savvy planners know that what takes place before, after, and in-between conference sessions can be just as valuable for attendees as the content itself.
Why Attending Conferences Is Good for Business
Get out and network in person so you can build a stronger presence.
5 Tips for Using Social Media During Conferences
Being active on social media during an event can help you take your career to the next level.
Worried About the Privacy of Your Messages? Download Signal
Signal, an encrypted chat service, is a must in an era when companies collect ever more information about users and government surveillance may expand.
The Secret Every Successful Nonprofit Leader Knows About Being Productive
I'm facilitating a peer learning project on practical networked leadership skills for emerging nonprofit leaders. As we all know, living in a networked world creates opportunities for abundance. But having many choices and opportunities requires developing a special set of skills in order to b
Internet of things: businesses must overcome data and privacy hurdles
Companies must address crucial issues around ownership and security if they are to capitalise on the benefits of a connected future
3 Things your Nonprofit Technology Should be Doing
Is your current technology doing enough to maximize your impact? If you’re unsure, consider these three criteria for what nonprofit technology should be doing for your organization.
gyroVoice: Are We Ready to Relinquish Control to Technology?
The way we work with and interact within our environment is becoming smarter. Our houses, offices, cars – in fact, everything from the humble light bulb to the fridge freezer – are all getting in on the act. But are we ready to give up control to these automation protocols? After [...]
How to "Get the Most" from Your Nonprofit's Technology Investments
As a nonprofit organization, effective program management always begins with a strong mission. What follows depends on the flexibility, intuition, and power of your program management software. Much like nonprofit case management, program management relies heavily on detailed aggregate data collection and, more importantly, reporting outcomes with that data.
5 reasons why startups should still attend tech conferences
As access to information and individuals becomes easier, does it still make sense for a lean startup to shell out the cash and physically attend a technology conference?
Why nonprofits should leverage for-profit business strategies
Most nonprofit employees are truly driven by the desire to serve their mission and constituents. Your purpose matters, and working for a nonprofit is...
Can We Talk? Difficult Management Conversations
“Can I talk to you for a minute?” It’s a simple question that in the blink of an eye can send the receiver on an emotional roller coaster. Take a moment and slowly read the following list. Pretend each one of these people is asking you that question. Notice your initial emotional reaction.
How to get the most out of your nonprofit technology
Your nonprofit has a mission. You have a strategic plan. You are on your way to fulfilling your mission. Okay, great! So how does technology fit into all this? As we’ve been discussing, organizatio…
