5 Things To Consider When Purchasing a New Printer
Choosing the right printer for your organization can be a daunting task. There are literally hundreds of printers and dozens of manufacturers. So how do you choose the right printer? Here is a run...
View ArticleTechsoup Compares Online vs Desktop Office Software
The guys over at Techsoup just put up a very comprehensive comparison of desktop vs online office software. If you have been wondering about the merits of switching to an online office software like...
View ArticleBuying Office Supplies: How To Save Hundreds of Dollars
Every nonprofit or charity needs office supplies. You have to have paper, printers, staples, envelopes, etc… No argument, so how do you fill this need without breaking the bank? There are a few ways to...
View Article100 Nonprofit Blogs to Follow
Katya, over at the Non-Profit Marketing Blog, has just posted a feed to all the blogs she follows. If you are looking for a, albeit high volume, way to keep on the pulse of what’s going on in the...
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How I Doubled My Productivity – Almost
Like most nonprofit office workers I practically live in my email, but I found myself too often flipping between windows in order to compare, copy, or reference information from a spreadsheet to an...
View ArticleHow To Write a $1,000 email
Just Ask! I’m working with a non-profit on installing a new voip phone system. The local vendor is donating his time to install the system, but the licensing is expensive. I emailed the Public...
View ArticleFree Microsoft Tutorials
I had a co-worker come to me for a recommendation of a good book or video they could purchase to help them learn the basics of Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher. I knew there were plenty of...
View ArticleWelcome Syndic Readers
Syndic Literary Journal has included one of my spoken work videos in their latest issue. I’m honored to be among so many great authors and artists, and am very grateful to Leroy Chatfield, the editor,...
View ArticleCheap, Effective, Short, Video
I’m going to write a series of posts on how to create videos for your non-profit cheaply and easily. I thought I would start off by sharing one of the recent videos I did for Loaves & Fishes to get...
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iPhone For Professional Video
How to shoot professional video with just an iPhone. Here’s what you need: iPhone (Yes it shoots really good quality video as long as you have enough light. I prefer to use natural light whenever...
View ArticleStop checking email and get some real work done!
I despise my email inbox. It’s a constant wave of newsletters, random inquiries, sales pitches, co-workers messages, and occasionally grant acceptance award letters. I admit, I’ve struggled with...
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How to save time by creating gmail filters
Keeping your email inbox under control can be an enormous task and a huge distraction. Sadly, we still have to use email, and oddly enough it’s even my preferred communications method. So why not be...
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How to stop wasting time on networking events
I once attended a speed networking event. We set a Guinness world record that day for the largest speed networking event in the world. It was exhilarating! It helped me overcome some networking fears....
View ArticleMotivation Monday November 28 2016
“”You are not a painter”, then by all means paint, boy, and that voice will be silenced, but only by working.” – Vincent van Gogh These are the words of Vincent van Gogh to his brother Theo. They are a...
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Creating End of Year Tax Receipts
The New Year has begun, and for most non-profits, the busiest and biggest donation month has ended. All of the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Year End appeals have been polished off. Time to sit back and...
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2017 Will Bring Flowers – Motivation Monday
I ran across this comic by Jose María Nieto a Spanish author. I think it’s perfect. When I think about this new year, maybe set a few resolutions, it’s hard to imagine what the future might hold. No...
View ArticleTop 5 free photo sites for nonprofits
Have you ever designed a brochure or newsletter and used a random image off of Google image search? I have. I admit, when I first started at a nonprofit I was just winging it (in many ways I still am)...
View ArticleEyes of the heart – Monday Motivation
Today’s Motivation Monday is all about how you see the world. I’ve personally been going through some major let downs by people in my life. As I’ve been reflecting on the circumstances, the actions...
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My Easy System To Kill That Overwhelming Workload
I’ve written before about being overwhelmed with too many things to do. It’s a common predicament for nonprofit professionals. We know we can’t do everything, so we have to prioritize, but how do we...
View ArticleThe Possibility of Dreams – Monday Motivation
We are a people of dreams. Dreams of a better life, dreams of freedom, dreams of love, hope and life. Dreams of ending poverty, of bringing an education for every child, of arts being accessible to...
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