These websites are particularly useful for the commissioners, administrators and editors of nonprofit organisations’ websites.
- Google for Nonprofits Learn how you can use Google tools to promote your cause, raise money, and operate more efficiently.
- New Media Case Studies (PDF) Media Trust booklet highlighting how 10 VCOs have made the most of new media technology. I wrote three of the articles.
- Charity Web Forum Yahoo discussion forum for managers of charity websites
- Connecting Up (Australia) Social media and networking is changing the way nonprofit organisations communicate and engage with supporters and members and reach clients. The 2009 Connecting Up Conference is an opportunity to explore the issues and walk away with practical solutions
- Making Links (Australia) Conference that brings the community sector together to access resources, training and services, and to share ideas, skills and creative applications of technology. I’m on the committee.
- NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference (US) Nearly 1200 people will come together from across the country and around the world to Engage around the technology issues that face the nonprofit sector.
- I recommend MailChimp for running nonprofits’ email mailshots and campaigns An excellent online application for managing your mailing list and subscribers, creating HTML emails and sending regular or occasional emails to hundreds of your supporters. Not-for-profit discounts are available.
- LASA Knowledgebase – Your Online Presence Expert advice for nonprofits on what to think about when developing your organisation’s Web presence or Intranet
- TechSoup Learning Center – articles about Web Building A Web presence is fairly easy and inexpensive to obtain, and it can be an invaluable tool. TechSoup’s Web Building section will provide you with the tools and resources to build and host a Web site that will highlight your nonprofit organization’s mission
- Web design industry jargon demystified: glossary and resources Confused by web designers’ jargon? There’s a handy web industry glossary on the Smashing Magazine website.
- I recommend Basecamp for managing your website projects Using Basecamp you can set milestones, create to-do lists, share documents and images, and collaborate on writing content for your website.
- Tips for Designing (or Redesigning) a Nonprofit Web Site What are the steps and skills needed to plan a major site redesign? Article on the TechSoup website.
- Google Grants Nonprofits can get free online advertising on Google.com to help raise awareness and increase traffic to their website.
- Web Accessibility Pack for Voluntary and Community Organisations This PDF booklet is a practical introduction to making your website accessible at little or no cost. It explains what web accessibility is, the benefits and what the law says, as well as giving guidance for web managers, web designers and content editors.
- Using CMS to update simple websites As important as getting a website is keeping it updated. Choosing the right CMS can make it easier to keep information up to date and allow development of your website.
- WordPress WordPress is a website content editor with a focus on aesthetics, web standards, and usability.
- WordPress TV Training videos. Help and tutorials for beginner and expert alike.
