REPLAY: Indigenous Protocols For Nonprofits

What is a territorial acknowledgment? How does it differ from a traditional welcome? If you are asking yourself these types of questions, you need to watch the video replay of TechSoup Connect Western Canada’s April 11 event.

In this informative and welcoming workshop Rowena Veylan, Founder of The New School of Fundraising, discussed the importance of understanding Indigenous protocols in Canada and how this relates to the nonprofit sector.

Want to work with Rowena or bring the full version of this workshop into your organization? Reach out to Rowena at https://nsof.ca/contact/

Video

Rowena also shared this hilariously uncomfortable video from the Baroness von Sketch Show.

Slides

Links from the Chat

June 6: Audience Research: Save Time And Effort With Your Communications

Discover three low-cost, high-rewarding ways your comms team can create content and campaigns that your ideal audience will love. No matter your team size or capabilities!

This event features Alison Knott, who is quickly becoming TechSoup Connect Western Canada’s good luck charm!

🗓️ Tuesday, June 6, 12:00 PM pacific
🎟️ https://events.techsoup.org/e/m6vstb/

April 11: Indigenous Protocols For Nonprofits

What is a territorial acknowledgement? How does it differ from a traditional welcome? If you are asking yourself these types of questions, we are here to help.

This online workshop from TechSoup Connect Western Canada will discuss the importance of understanding Indigenous protocols in Canada and how this relates to the non-profit industry.

🗓️ April 11, 12:00 p.m. PT
🎟️ https://events.techsoup.org/e/mmjubh/

This event is held with the support of the New School of Fundraising.

REPLAY: The Fundraising Drivers that Raise You More

Here is the video replay from our March 7, 2023 event “The Fundraising Drivers that Raise You More”, presented by the TechSoup Connect Western Canada Chapter. We hope that you found the session informative and helpful in your efforts to raise more money for your organization.

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We would like to thank our expert speaker, Rebecca Alfred, who shared her knowledge and experience to help you with your fundraising. Connect with the Trellis team: bit.ly/techsoup-van-trellis

Free Guide: The Fundraising Drivers that Raise You More

Organizations that are raising more for their causes are approaching fundraising differently, and it’s working. As you read this guide, you’ll learn the secrets from organizations that are raising more so you can do the same.

Download: bit.ly/techsoup-trellis

What to expect:

  • An introduction to donation augmented fundraising techniques
  • A deep dive into each fundraising driver
  • Data insights from a study of over 1000 fundraisers
  • A one-pager for your board
  • Actionable next steps to help you succeed

Download the free guide: bit.ly/techsoup-trellis

REPLAY: Maximizing Your Website for Nonprofit Success

Here is the video replay from our February 28, 2023 event “Maximizing Your Website for Nonprofit Success”, presented by the TechSoup Connect Western Canada Chapter. We hope that you found the session informative and helpful in your efforts to optimize your nonprofit website.

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We would like to express our gratitude to our expert speaker, David Pisarek, who shared his knowledge and experience to help nonprofits in their website optimization efforts.

Message from David Pisarek

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for joining me in the recent webinar about how non-profit organizations can improve their website to attract more traffic and increase their impact. It was truly a pleasure to share my insights with such a passionate and dedicated audience.

As someone who has spent over 20 years working in, and with, NPOs from a technology standpoint, I know just how important it is to have a website that looks great and is easy to navigate and use. I’m thrilled that I provided you with some actionable tips and resources that you can use to improve your website and take your organization to the next level.

Please take advantage of the website audit, free help to get analytics on your website, and/or getting up and running with MightyNPO.com.

I firmly believe that non-profits and charities play an essential role in our society, and I commend all of you for the vital work that you do. I hope that the information I shared during the webinar will help you better communicate your mission and engage more people in your cause.

Thank you once again for your time and attention, and I look forward to continuing to support TechSoup and its community in any way that I can.

Links and Resources

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We look forward to seeing you at our future events.

Oct 13 & 14: Volunteer BC & BCACG CONFERENCE for Nonprofits, Charities & Volunteers

Join BC Association for Charitable Gaming (BCACG) & Volunteer BC . This conference is for individuals around BC interested in learning more about volunteerism, non-profits, charities & Community Gaming Grants.   Attend our event aimed at helping you move forward and adapt to a post-pandemic world. Everyone is welcome! 

Keynote: Crystal Flaman founder of Inspiring Success Services – Inspiration, Collaboration and Creating You Extraordinary Future.

Sessions: Attracting & Engaging Youth Volunteers, Governance as Leadership, Community Gaming Grant & Funding Updates, Tech Trends for Non-Profits, Impactful Storytelling and more.

Date: October 13 & 14, 2022
Location: Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport, Richmond
Fees: $200/2 days(member) – $300/2days(non-member)

Registration fees include:   All sessions, breakfast, lunch, coffee & refreshments. 

For more info: Event Details (https://bit.ly/VBCACG22)

The Top Digital + Technology Trends for Nonprofits in 2022

What are the top emerging trends in digital and how will nonprofits be impacted? Where should we focus our attention (and resources) in 2022?

TechSoup Connect Western Canada hosted a fast-paced hour of 5-minute mini-presentations on the trends, tools, and techniques nonprofits should use to create more impact.

TRENDS

  • Cryptocurrency trends to watch in 2022 with Jason Shim
  • Quantifying Your Desired Outcomes from Investments in SaaS/Cloud with Kevin Christopher-George
  • AI, Ethics, and Nonprofits with Kirk Schmidt
  • The triple threat of cheap and cheerful market research with Darren Barefoot
  • How to grow awareness by leveraging the audiences of others with Alison Knott
  • Video marketing: easier, cheaper, more effective with David Phu
  • How mobile and express payment options impact online giving with Salvatore Salpietro
  • Building donor relationships in 2022 with Sara Hoshooley
  • Automated Personalization with John Bromley
  • Learning the latest trends in individual giving and donor stewardship with Shelina Dilgir
  • Ransomware, Spyware, and Malware with Charles Buchanan
  • Investing in Your Fundraising Skills with Rowena Veylan
  • User Experience FTW with Jai Djwa

Event Resources

Alison K’s article

Links from Salvatore Salpietro on Mobile Payments: Impact On Giving

Slides

Handouts – Beth Kanter’s Nonprofit Digital Marketing Strategy Workshop

Handouts from Beth Kanter’s Nonprofit Digital marketing Strategy workshop at The Digital Nonprofit. This workshop was made possible through the special support of our friends at Harvey McKinnon Associates.

SLIDES

HANDOUTS

PHOTOS

Photos from the workshop, including group photo and worksheets.

Digital Marketing – The Secret Sauce workshop at #DNP2019

RESOURCES

Digital Strategy Links

Social Media Trends and Research for 2019

Care2 Digital Outlook Strategy

http://www.care2services.com/2019-digital-outlook-report

Social Media Research Studies

https://buffer.com/state-of-social-2019

The Bots Are Here: Nonprofits in the Age of Automation

Personas

Nonprofit Guide for Personas
https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/a-nonprofits-guide-to-building-audience-personas#sm.00017mih1cka5f1bzqi1gfppa52kb

How To Use Personas

https://www.theguardian.com/voluntary-sector-network/2013/jul/29/marketing-personas-nonprofits-fundraisers

Best Practices to Develop Donor Personas

https://www.classy.org/blog/how-to-develop-donor-personas-for-your-nonprofit/

How To Create Personas

https://www.brandwatch.com/blog/buyer-personas-wrong

Empathy Maps

How To Use Empathy Maps To Make Your Messaging Relevant to Donors
https://www.causevox.com/blog/making-your-message-relevant-empathy-maps/

What is An Empathy Map?

https://www.solutionsiq.com/resource/blog-post/what-is-an-empathy-map/

Storytelling

Fox Valley Humane Association: Example

Nonprofit Storytelling Best Practices

https://www.classy.org/blog/infographic-nonprofit-storytelling/

Transmedia Storytelling

http://www.howtostory.be/transmedia-storytelling-whats-in-a-name

Social Media Strategy

Social Media Plan

https://blog.bufferapp.com/social-media-marketing-plan

Social Media Audit

https://blog.bufferapp.com/social-media-audit

Content

10 Steps to Improve Your Nonprofit’s Content Calendar
https://nptechforgood.com/2019/01/17/10-steps-to-improve-your-nonprofits-social-media-content-calendar-in-2019/

Repurpose Your Content

Content Creation Process

Writing Good Headlines

http://socialmediaslant.com/emotional-marketing-value-headlines

https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/headline-writing-tips#sm.00017mih1cka5f1bzqi1gfppa52kb

https://www.poynter.org/2014/top-8-secrets-of-how-to-write-an-upworthy-headline/255886/

Visual Content Tools

https://blog.bufferapp.com/a-complete-guide-to-creating-awesome-visual-content

http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/visual-content-creation-social-media

http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/visual-content-marketing-a-resource-guide-for-marketers/

Social Media Optimization

How To Craft the Perfect Social Media Post

https://blog.bufferapp.com/how-to-craft-the-perfect-post-on-facebook-twitter-and-instagram

Facebook Video

http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/facebook-video-for-marketers-strategy-for-future-success-jay-baer/
http://www.bethkanter.org/video-guest-post/

Facebook Live

http://www.johnhaydon.com/facebook-live-ideas-show-impact-nonprofit/
http://www.johnhaydon.com/facebook-live-for-nonprofits-getting-started/

Facebook Messenger Bots

Creative Ways To Share Your Content

http://hi.buffer.com/082E173i3m2i

Best Times to Post on Social Media Channels

https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/best-times-post-pin-tweet-social-media-infographic

Engagement

https://blog.bufferapp.com/engage-quickly-authentically

Twitter Chats
http://www.bethkanter.org/twitter-chat/

Social Media Management

https://blog.bufferapp.com/social-media-management-tools

Champions

Leading on Social Media for Staff/Board

How Your CEO Can Use Social for Thought Leadership

Influencer Strategy

Message Amplification

http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2013/08/message-amplification-isnt-linear.html

Measurement

Social Media Metrics and Measurement

https://blog.bufferapp.com/learn-social-media-analytics