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Idealware, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, provides candid Consumer-Reports-style reviews and articles about software of interest to nonprofits. Through product comparisons, recommendations, case studies, and software news, Idealware allows nonprofits to make the software decisions that will help them be more effective.


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Getting Started with Mobile Outreach Print E-mail
Wednesday, 04 August 2010 09:24
Event Price:  40.00 EventDate:  October 6, 2010 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm Type:  Live Training

 It's easier that you might think to broadcast text messages to your supporters' cell phones, to ask them to respond to a quick question, or even to ask them to donate right through their phone.  We'll talk through the principles, software packages, and best practices that can help.  Event Link:  https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/957/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY......
 
Making the Most of Social Networking Sites Print E-mail
Wednesday, 04 August 2010 09:12
Event Price:  40.00 EventDate:  September 29, 2010 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm Type:  Live Training

 How can a nonprofit make the best use of social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn? We'll talk through how they work, what's worth doing, and how other organizations are using them. Event...
 
Comparing Social Networking Websites Print E-mail
Wednesday, 04 August 2010 08:05
PublishDate:  August 2010

Social networking site like Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn are increasingly likely to provide value to nonprofits looking to have online conversations and reach new constituents.  The sites are fairly different from each other, however – Facebook is particularly good at promoting discussion and events, while Twitter is  particularly good for connecting with...
 
NTEN's Taming the Data Monster Print E-mail
Monday, 19 July 2010 15:15
Event Price:  50.00 EventDate:  July 29, 2010 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm Type:  Live Training

Nonprofits have many reasons to use available data sources along with data they're collecting to better demonstrate their work. The question is: how do you cut through the noise to talk about your cause?  This training is...
 
FREE! Low-Cost Software to Enhance Your Fundraising Print E-mail
Friday, 16 July 2010 12:34
Event Price:  0.00 EventDate:  July 19, 2010 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm Type:  Live Training

There are a number of low-cost software packages that can help any organization fundraise more effectively. From donor management to simple web site builders and more, we'll talk through what's possible on a shoestring, some...
 
FREE! Website Domains: Getting, keeping, and working with a website address Print E-mail
Friday, 16 July 2010 09:42
Event Price:  0.00 EventDate:  July 22, 2010 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm Type:  Live Training

 In this free one-hour seminar, we'll talk through the important things you need to know about setting up and maintaining control over a website domain, as well as how to use it for your website and email needs. Event...
 
Introduction to Website Analytics Print E-mail
Tuesday, 13 July 2010 10:57
Event Price:  40.00 EventDate:  September 22, 2010 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm Type:  Live Training

How many people visit your Web site? What are they doing there?   Through demos of AWStats and Google Analytics, we’ll look at what analytics packages can tell you about your site. Event Link: ...
 
Choosing a Low Cost Constituent Database Print E-mail
Tuesday, 13 July 2010 10:04
Event Price:  40.00 EventDate:  September 8, 2010 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm Type:  Live Training

What tools can help a small organization track volunteers, donors, partners, and other constituents? We’ll view and compare the commonly used databases. Event Link: ...
 
Choosing the Right Communications Mix Print E-mail
Tuesday, 13 July 2010 09:58
Event Price:  40.00 EventDate:  September 1, 2010 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm Type:  Live Training

Which communication channels --  like email, direct mail, and websites, social networking sites, blogs, online communities, and more -- make sense to communicate what? Event Link: ...
 
Getting Started with Online Conferencing and Seminar Tools Print E-mail
Tuesday, 13 July 2010 08:54
Event Price:  40.00 EventDate:  August 26, 2010 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm Type:  Live Training

What tools can help you conduct meetings or training over the Web? We’ll talk about the features that can help, and compare some of the free and affordable options. Event Link: ...
 
Choosing Collaboration Software Print E-mail
Tuesday, 13 July 2010 08:41
Event Price:  40.00 EventDate:  August 19, 2010 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm Type:  Live Training

There’s a plethora of options for groups who want to collaborate remotely: video conferencing, webinars, email discussion lists, social networks, project management tools, online communities, blogs, wikis, and more. ...
 
Choosing a Broadcast Email Tool Print E-mail
Tuesday, 13 July 2010 08:06
Event Price:  40.00 EventDate:  August 5, 2010 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm Type:  Live Training

We’ll walk through the features you might want to help design, setup, send, and track emails to hundreds or thousands of people, and compare the reliable and affordable tools often used.  Event Link: ...
 
FREE! Raising your Network's Technology IQ Print E-mail
Tuesday, 06 July 2010 17:08
Event Price:  0.00 EventDate:  July 29, 2010 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm Type:  Live Training

 Are you a membership organization, grantmaker, or affiliate group?  Are you trying to figure out affordable ways to help your network use technology more effectively? We'll talk through the types of technology support...
 
How to Easily Take Donations Online Print E-mail
Tuesday, 06 July 2010 09:17
PublishDate:  July 2010

What tools can help you collect donations via credit card through your existing website? With a number of excellent options that allow even small nonprofits to accept credit card donations on their website – such as Click and Pledge, Network for Good, QGiv, and GiftTool -- there’s no reason for any nonprofit to consider online donations out of their reach. 

Remember, of...
 
Measuring the Effectiveness of Your Online Communications Print E-mail
Friday, 11 June 2010 15:26
PublishDate:  June 2010 Author:  Laura S. Quinn

Are your online communications working?  How can you tell?  In this article, we talk through four types of measures-- Views, Followers, Engagement, and Conversion-- that help you track your efforts to see if they're worthwhile.  

Chances are, your organization has a website...
 
Backing Up Your Data Online Print E-mail
Friday, 28 May 2010 09:11
PublishDate:  June 2010

 Remote backup services remove some of the risk associated with local backups — like external hard drives, network drives or removable media. If your office falls victim to a disaster such as a fire, flood, theft, or even a virus on your network, your backup storage could be lost along with your primary one.  And remote backup doesn't have to be expensive -- online...
 
A Few Good Online Donations Tools Print E-mail
Tuesday, 25 May 2010 15:30
PublishDate:  May 2010 Author:  Laura S. Quinn

What tools can help you collect donations via credit card through your existing website?  In this adaptation and update of our 2005 report, we look at the considerations and the options for taking online donations.

As Idealware’s very first report, we completed a detailed comparison of...
 
Comparing Google Apps with Outlook Print E-mail
Tuesday, 25 May 2010 13:27
Event Price:  40.00 EventDate:  June 23, 2010 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm Type:  Live Training

Google Apps provides a compelling set of email and calendaring features that gives Outlook a run for its money at a fraction of the cost.  We'll demo Google Apps, talk about administrating it as an organization, and show how...
 
Getting Started with Mobile Outreach Print E-mail
Tuesday, 25 May 2010 13:07
Event Price:  40.00 EventDate:  July 28, 2010 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm Type:  Live Training

Mobile applications – programs that run on your constituent’s iPhone or other phone -- can be a useful tool in a nonprofit communicator’s toolbox.   We'll talk through the principles, software packages, and...
 
Making the Most of Social Networking Sites Print E-mail
Tuesday, 25 May 2010 12:51
Event Price:  40.00 EventDate:  July 21, 2010 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm Type:  Live Training

How can a nonprofit make the best use of social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn? We'll talk through how they work, what's worth doing, and how other organizations are using them. Event Link: ...
 
Topic Sponsorship Agreement Print E-mail
Tuesday, 25 May 2010 12:11
This is an agreement of general terms for sponsorship of the Idealware website by the Company defined below. 
 
We, the Company, agree to the following terms and conditions:
 
Idealware and the Company will jointly agree on the price, topic page(s), and months for the sponsorship.  Once agreed upon via email or in writing (“Agreement Email”), both parties will be bound by these terms.
 
1. Promotional Services:  Idealware will feature the Company...
 


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