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Tech Tools Working Together: How Text-To-Donate Paves the Way for Text Message Communication

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Launched in 2008, Give by Cell pioneered the use of mobile fundraising and text messaging services to increase donor engagement. Text messaging is just that: one of the easiest and most cost-effective technologies you can add to any communication strategy.

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2008 Online Giving Trends

Robert Weiner

Blackbaud has released a summary of early results from its analysis of 2008 online giving trends. Consistent with prior years, December online giving in the last month of 2008 quadrupled in size compared to prior months. The summary, including thoughts on what worked, is posted at: [link]. in December.

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2008 Tech Museum Awards Global Call for Nominations

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

If you know someone whose work embodies technology serving humanity, nominate them by tomorrow! 25 Laureates will be honored at a Gala event on November 12, 2008 and five Laureates will share a cash prize of $250,000. And, no, we're not looking for people to nominate a Benetech project this year: spread the wealth].

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My Top 16 tools of 2008

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

I use these tools because I haven’t found open source alternatives for these functions that work as well, or are as user friendly. It’s not cheap, but it works well, and saves me so much time invoicing, that it pays for itself several times over every month. So what tools did you come to depend on in 2008?

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Why associations should choose the Nimble AMS + Salesforce partnership

Nimble AMS

By 2008, association technology was stagnant, and Nimble AMS began to design a blueprint for innovative technology with association-specific solutions. Since 2012, Nimble AMS h as worked with the Salesforce platform to create association-specific tools to elevate member engagement, drive strategic goals, and streamline staff processes.

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How to Recession-Proof Your Sponsorship Opportunity 

The Sponsorship Collective

It seems like just yesterday that we overcame the 2008 recession, and now here we are, possibly plummeting toward another. You might worry what this means for your sponsorship prospects, and if they’re willing to continue working together. Recessions are one of those words that no one ever wants to hear.

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5 Online Strategies to Encourage Recurring Giving

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Contrary to popular belief, pop-ups do work! Launched in 2008, MobileCause pioneered the use of text-to-donate in the nonprofit sector. New donors need to develop a deeper connection with your organization before donating larger amounts. It’s better to get $120 over the year than $40 once. 2) Create a Recurring Giving Pop-up.

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