My thanks to the SPARXC team for donating their time and talent to create this video capturing the energy of the day. They’re available to help you out too!
Author: Eli
Digital Makeover: Applications Now Open
Application deadline: 5pm, Wednesday, July 8
Are you a super-small charity or nonprofit? Our team of dedicated volunteers wants to make you look professional and awesome! We’re seeking small organizations (5 or less staff) who have a very minimal digital presence who will join us to perform an intensive, free one-day makeover of your charity or nonprofit’s online presence.
Does this describe you?
- A registered charity or nonprofit
- That’s either all-volunteer or has less than 5 staff
- Have no website
- Or have a website that you’re embarrassed about?
- Own your own domain name (ie. YourOrg.com)
- But you’re still using your personal email address?
We will be giving three to five organizations free digital makeovers on Saturday, July 25 consisting of these services:
Services
- Website makeover – We’ll make your existing WordPress website better! Or we’ll help you build a new, effective WordPress website in a day. These will be easy to keep updated with your most current information yourself.
- Set up hosted email – We’ll help you set up email addresses with your domain in them so your organization looks professional. We’ll be using donated Google for Nonprofits accounts or the Office 365 system (available with free TechSoup account).
- Marketing and Copy – We’ll help you write good marketing copy for your website with some starter SEO info to start you on the right foot for good google rankings.
Only need help with one of these things? No worries. Apply and we’ll try to help as many people as we can.
Details
- When: Saturday, July 25. 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Where: The HiVE in gastown
- How much: free (but you got to apply to be chosen!)
June Nonprofit & Tech Events in Vancouver
Hey friends, there’s lots of great events for the nonprofit tech community. Check ’em out!
UPCOMING NET2VAN EVENTS
Most NetSquared Vancouver events are free or by donation.
Social Media Tune-Up for Nonprofits (with Hootsuite!)
When: Tuesday, June 9
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/net2van/events/222167146/
Get one-on-one help from Hootsuite’s coaches. They can show you how it’s possible to scale your social media, connect with more supporters and increase the organic reach of your communications.
Digital Storytelling – Production to Distribution
When: Tuesday, July 7
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/net2van/events/222488397/
Your guide to making video happen!
EVENTS PLANNED BY OUR COMMUNITY FRIENDS
Getting Started: Your First WordPress Site
When: Thursday, June 4
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/Vancouver-WordPress-Meetup-Group/events/222653999/
Thinking about using WordPress? Wondering how the heck you even get started? Our June 4th meet-up is a great place to begin. We’ll walk you through the essentials – from installing WP, to picking themes, organizing content and publishing your new site.
Breakfast Event: How to Fundraise with Board & Leadership Volunteers
When: Thursday, June 11
RSVP: http://afpvancouver.org/Upcoming-Events.aspx
An informative panel presentation addressing the challenge of how best to involve board members and leadership volunteers in a charity’s fundraising efforts.
Fundamentals of Fundraising 2-day course
When: Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12
RSVP: http://afpvancouver.org/Upcoming-Events.aspx
This intensive 2-day course provides a complete overview of fundraising for individuals with 0 to 4 years fundraising experience. It is also a great review of fundamentals theory if you are studying for the CFRE exam! The 16-hour program includes case studies and projects for groups and individuals.
Blackbaud is coming to town
When: Thursday, June 11
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/BCBlackbaudUsers/events/222404969/
Highlights from the BBcon conference.
Board Fundamentals: Awesome Board Meetings
When: Thursday, June 11
RSVP: http://www.thevantagepoint.ca/content/making-board-meetings-effective
What does a great governance conversation look like in a board meeting? Governance happens in board meetings. It’s time to make them engaging and effective.
Vancouver Accessibility and Inclusive Design Social
When: Wednesday, June 17
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/a11yYVR/events/222772788/
Let’s get together in a bit more of a social setting. Steam Works has set aside a spot for us on the evening of June 17th, which they assure me is accessible on the ground floor. The reservation is under Robert Pearson and it’s best to enter off Water Street,
Board Fundamentals: Fund Development
When: June 18
RSVP: http://www.thevantagepoint.ca/content/board-fundamentals-fund-development
Learn best practices and concrete ideas to support your organization’s fundraising efforts. Boards have a critical role to play in fund development, yet many board members don’t feel they have the experience or confidence to be effective in promoting their organization.
Change Leadership: Getting Change Done
When: June 24
RSVP: http://www.thevantagepoint.ca/content/change-leadership-getting-change-done
This workshop will provide you with a strong foundation for implementing change leadership practices. Learn practical tools to embrace the human dynamics that lead to success or failure in implementing change.
Volunteer Futures Conference
When: September 24 + 25
RSVP: http://volunteerfutures.org/
September 24 & 25, 2015 is Volunteer BC’s annual training event – VOLUNTEER FUTURES
Volunteer and Non-Profit Sectors strengthen and build communities. In order to succeed and make an impact, we must nurture our networks – share our goals and work together. High-impact organizations build networks of allies, share their expertise and talent with their peers. As we progress in the information age,the savvier our stakeholders become – non-profits must also focus on technology to increase their impact.
This is the event to share the voices of your community, find out what’s happening across the province and collaborate with like-minded partners and learn! Anyone from the general public interested in learning more about volunteerism and non-profits are welcome. Join us!
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Slides and Photos: The Digital Nonprofit
So, that was awesome, eh? Thanks for being part of the second annual The Digital Nonprofit! We’ll be posting videos in the next few weeks, but for now here’s slides from our presenters.
Photos
My thanks to Noah Ferguson for documenting the event.
Slides and Screencasts
We don’t have slides and screencasts for every presentation, but here’s what we’ve got for now. 🙂
The Role of Data in Equity and Social Justice With Vu Le of Nonprofit with Balls
The role of data in equity and social justice – The Digital Nonprofit with Vu Le from NetSquared Vancouver
You Are In Sales – The Digital Nonprofit with Peter Wrinch of Nationbuilder
You Are In Sales – The Digital Nonprofit with Peter Wrinch of Nationbuilder from NetSquared Vancouver
iATS Payments Intro To Mobile Donations
55 ways to love your donors – The Digital Nonprofit with Benjamin Johnson
AGENDA: The Digital Nonprofit 2015
The conference is almost here! What’s the day going to look like? Like this!
AGENDA
9:00 – 9:30 AM: Registration, coffee and snacks
- 9:30 – 9:40 AM: Introduction and welcome
- 9:45 – 10:45 AM “The role of data in equity and social justice” with Vu Le
10:45 – 11:00 AM: Coffee break
- 11:00 – 11:20 AM: “Mobile donation testing “with iATS Payments
- 11:20 – 11:50 AM “Building the Culture to Win: A Deep Look at Non-profit Culture, Structure & Tech” with Peter Wrinch
12:00 – 1:15 PM: Lunch
- 1:20 – 1:50 PM “55 ways to love your donor” with Benjamin Johnson
- 1:50 – 2:10 PM Website reviews
2:10 – 2:25 PM: Coffee break
- 2:25 – 2:55 PM: Panel discussion: Emerging Trends in Online Giving
- 3:00 – 3:50 PM: “Telling Stories with Data” with Alexandra Samuel
- 4:00 PM: Wrap
May Nonprofit Tech Events Roundup
Hey friends, there’s lots of great events for the nonprofit tech community. Check ’em out!
UPCOMING NET2VAN EVENTS
Most NetSquared Vancouver events are free or by donation.
CRM for Nonprofits: Salesforce
When: Tuesday, May 5
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/net2van/events/221057249/
We’ll take a look at the Salesforce platform and explore how it can help your nonprofit deliver better on its mission through constituent management, donor management, volunteer management, program management, and more.
The Digital Nonprofit
When: Friday, May 22
RSVP: https://register.canbook.me/digital-nonprofit
Join us for the second annual The Digital Nonprofit to hear from leaders and experts on:
- How to structure our organizations to make them more effective online
- How to embed the power of the internet into our daily operations
- How to use data to make better decisions and be more effective in executing our missions
CRM for Nonprofits: CiviCRM
When: Tuesday, June 2
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/net2van/events/221045212/
Kevin Harding of Incipe Cooperative will talk about CiviCRM, the open source nonprofit-focused CRM. He’ll share stories of how nonprofits are using CiviCRM to be more effective and outline your next steps in starting a CRM implementation.
EVENTS PLANNED BY OUR COMMUNITY FRIENDS
YVR Fundraiser’s Connect: Dealing with Difficult People
When: Wednesday, May 6
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/YVR-Funraisers-Connect/events/222049332/
When You Face Difficult People, What Do You Do? Join us as Sophia facilitates our discussion on how to deal with difficult people. Because, we all want to be treated as people.
Groundswell: The 2015 Showcase Gala
When: Wednesday, May 6
RSVP: http://groundswellcommunity.ca/2015-showcase-gala/
We are very excited to present this year’s ventures, and the amazing group of participants making them happen, at Groundswell’s 2015 Showcase Gala! This is our chance to invite you to support our projects, learn about our work and contribute to the building of a community around an emerging, human centered economy.
Raiser’s Edge: Donor Wall Updates
When: Thursday, May 7
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/BCBlackbaudUsers/events/216592332/
Donor Walls and other recognition platforms/spaces, presention by Tovah & Kim – Louis Brier Jewish Aged Foundation.
Groundswell Info Session
When: Monday, May 11
RSVP: http://groundswellcommunity.ca/info_session_may_11/
Interested in joining an inclusive community of doers making positive change through social ventures and community projects? Check out what Groundswell is doing with young people in the city to rebuild an economy where people and the planet are put before profits.
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Social Media Share Kit: The Digital Nonprofit
Help us promote the The Digital Nonprofit. It’ll be more fun with a full room! You can use the sample tweets and facebook posts, or modify to your tastes.
General Info:
- Conference Host: Net2Van: https://www.net2van.com/
- Link to register: https://register.canbook.me/digital-nonprofit
SAMPLE TWEETS
Online fundraising best practices at the Digital Nonprofit May 22! http://ow.ly/Lj0Dx brought to you by @net2van @NetSquared
I’m attending the Digital Nonprofit May 22, ARE YOU? @NetSquared @net2van #IncreaseYourImpact http://ow.ly/Lj0Dx #tech #nonprofit
The Digital Nonprofit happening May 22 w speakers @awsamuel @pwrinch @mrbenjohnson @nonprofitwballs Get your tix: http://ow.ly/Lj0Dx
I’ll be at the Digital Nonprofit May 22 feat @awsamuel @pwrinch @mrbenjohnson @nonprofitwballs @net2van Deets: https://www.net2van.com/
Get in on the Digital Nonprofit May 22! @net2van @netsquared Tickets are selling out fast! http://ow.ly/Lj0Dx #IncreaseYourImpact #nonprofit #tech
You don’t want to miss the Digital Nonprofit in #yvr May 22! @net2van @netsquared Get your tix: http://ow.ly/Lj0Dx #IncreaseYourImpact
The Digital Nonprofit is May 22! @net2van tickets: http://ow.ly/Lj0Dx #IncreaseYourImpact #nonprofit #tech
SAMPLE FACEBOOK POSTS
Learn online fundraising best practices at the Digital Nonprofit May 22. Stellar line up of speakers: Vu Le from Nonprofit with Balls, Alexandra Samuel from Harvard Business Review, Peter Wrinch from Nation Builder, and Ben Johnson from Frontier Marketing. https://www.net2van.com/
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CALLING ALL FUNDRAISERS! You don’t want to miss the Digital Nonprofit happening May 22. LEARN HOW to ‘Tell Stories with Data’, ‘Build the Culture to Win’, and ‘What separates charity websites that work’. https://www.net2van.com/
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INCREASE YOUR IMPACT with the Digital Nonprofit happening May 22nd in Vancouver. Maximize online giving with practical tools, organization culture, and data informed decision-making. Get your tickets today: https://www.net2van.com/
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Twitter handles:
- NetSquared Vancouver: @Net2Van
- Vu Le (Opening speaker): @Nonprofitwballs
- Alexandra Samuel (Closing speaker): @awsamuel from @HarvardBiz
- Peter Wrinch (Speaker): @pwrinch from @NationBuilder
- Ben Johnson (Speaker): @mrbenjohnson from FMC
Sponsors
- Vancity: @Vancity
- iATS Payments: @iATSPayments
- Bgenerus: @Bgenerus
- BC Technology for Learning Society: @ReuseTechBC
- Chimp: @WeAreChimp
Free NTEN Digital Storytelling Webinars this May
UPDATE: having problem with the discount code?
The code can be used an unlimited amount of times. NTEN has an issue where if you complete checkout and then try to get the next event in the same session (being logged in) it still sees it as already being applied.
We are now suggesting folks add all events to their cart before completing checkout to avoid this. Anyone that already went through then hit the error would be able to just go back and add the rest.
If you received the “already used error” logging out or clearing cookies should also refresh the code.
Thanks for your patience.
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In May our sponsor NTEN offers a three week series on Thursdays at 11:00 AM PT for our Net2van members:
Bethany Lister, Community Program Coordinator at NTEN wrote:
We have an upcoming series of webinars we’d like to share with the Tech Club community. We have set up the promo code “NTENStory ” that can be used to get free access to any and all of these events.
Over the last year, The Rockefeller Foundation has teamed up with Hattaway Communications to create Hatch for Good, a new digital storytelling platform designed to help social impact organizations of all kinds use the power of narrative and networks to increase your reach, resources and impact. Learn how to effectively use Hatch for Good with in-depth instructions and prompts to create stories that will inspire and increase impact. Storytelling experts from Hattaway Communications will be available to provide insights and answer questions.
May 7th – 2pm: Building Your Storytelling Strategy & Capacity
In this workshop, we’ll help you build your “Narrative Framework,” the overarching story that helps provide structure and consistency for all of the individual stories your organization will tell. We will also identify resources and skills organizations require as well as you as an individual need to share your stories.
Key Takeaways:
- Foundation of your organization’s narrative
- Clear idea of the audiences your stories will speak to
- Definition of your organization’s (storytelling) goals
- Skills and resources needed to become a successful storytelling organization
May 14th – 2pm: Creating Stories that Capture Interest & Imagination
In today’s competitive media environment, only the most compelling content gets noticed and shared. Storytelling is both an art and a science—and stories for social impact must show people as active agents of change, who play a central role in creating solutions to the problems they face.
In this workshop, we’ll help you map out your story based on a tried-and-true formula seen in narratives across the world.
Key Takeaways:
- Clear idea of your storytelling objectives
- Structured storyline using the Social Impact Story Map to capture your audience’s interest and imagination
- Setting the right format for your stories
May 21st – 2pm: Engaging Your Communities & Measuring Impact
In this workshop, you will get guidance on best practices for using popular platforms and social networks for storytelling and setting metrics for evaluating your digital storytelling efforts.
Key Takeaways:
- Tips and guides on using popular platforms for storytelling
- Setting the voice and tone of your stories on social media
- Best practices on evaluating your digital storytelling effort
Make sure to use the promo code “NTENStory ”
[Video] CRM for Nonprofits: NationBuilder
What is NationBuilder and what is their unique approach to nonprofit CRM? Check out this screencast from Net2van’s April 14 event.
NationBuilder is a community organizing platform. It allows users to build and manage websites and offers tools to communicate with supporters.
NationBuilder is a unique community organizing system (COS) that empowers you to run your entire site, supporter and prospect database and donor recruitment and finance tracking from one site. You don’t need an extra content management system (CMS) with NationBuilder – it is one, with rich customizable themes that make it like a WordPress for organizing. NationBuilder allows you to quickly build a slick public-facing website complete with blog pages, calendars with Google maps, petition pages, customizable surveys and much, much more. Its got a whole social customer relationship management (CRM) built right in for keeping track of everything from mail and face-to-face contacts to your social media.
May 5: How Salesforce can help your nonprofit rock
http://www.meetup.com/net2van/events/221057249/
How Salesforce can help your nonprofit rock
Join Net2van for the second in our three-part Constituent Relationship Manager (CRM) series where we invite experts to present on NationBuilder, Salesforce and CiviCRM.
We’ll take a look at the Salesforce platform and explore how it can help your nonprofit deliver better on its mission through constituent management, donor management, volunteer management, program management, and more. With a thriving global nonprofit user community, a generous license donation from the Salesforce Foundation, and the customizability to manage nearly anything in the cloud, Salesforce is a great option for many nonprofits.
When: Tuesday, May 5 2015, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: The HiVE, #210 – 128 W Hastings St.
AGENDA
- 5:30 – 6:00 PM: Networking and snacks
- 6:00 – 7:00 PM: Presentation
- 7:00 – 7:30 PM: Q&A and Wrap
- 7:45 – 9:30 PM: Post-event social!
PRESENTER
Beth Breisnes has been working with nonprofits and social enterprises on Salesforce since 2009. She loves working with innovative nonprofit organizations and helping them deliver on their missions more effectively through technology. Active in the Salesforce community, she co-leads the Vancouver Nonprofit User Group and was named a Salesforce MVP (one of just 134 in the world) in Summer 2014 in recognition of her expertise and community contributions. Beth is a Salesforce Certified Developer and Administrator and currently helps a variety of nonprofits with their Salesforce implementations as a consultant with Bigger Boat Consulting.
Event hashtag: #Net2van
Presenter: @bethbrains
Host: @Net2van
Venue Sponsor: @HiveVancouver
Event Sponsors: @iATSPayments @bgenerus @TechSoup @NTENorg
ACCESSIBILITY
Mobility Access: This venue does not have ramps and elevators and is not wheelchair accessible.
Hearing Access: Speakers at this event will use microphones.
Sight Access: Contact the organizers if you need an advance copy of the presentation.
We want everyone to be able to participate in the Net2Van community and events. Please don’t hesitate to let us know what we can do to accommodate your needs.