Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 15, 2007

I have become fascinated by the ways the CRM/Fundraising space is changing so rapidly. The Connect platform is a set of APIs, starting with the contact and payment sets of entities, that will allow access (via SOAP 1.1) I was mostly curious about how open this platform will be, and what the future holds for them.

Kintera 100

Kintera Open Source API Platform 100

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

Constant Contact (a SaaS provider of email delivery) uses IBM DB2. Yes, there are licensing fees, but they pale in comparison to what it would cost if we had to rely on an open source product and maintain it ourselves. Other companies in the NP space are similar. I believe eTapestry runs on a database package called Versant.

Open Source 100

Open Source Open API Software 100

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2010

And with the publishing of the 2010 Nonprofit Resolutions Guide , 5 main lessons learned in the way of multi-channel marketing were evident in 2009. Top 5 Lessons Learned in 2009: Multi-Channel Engagement. If you insist on contacting me offline, then please tell me how I can respond online. Coordinate your efforts.

Channel 32

Channel Lesson Learning Haiti 32

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 14, 2009

That sort of information could be a newsletter sign up, a contact form that should be responded to, an online donation or an event registration. And because of this, it makes sense that integration of these two is something that is a need to be filled. What’s involved in this? First, the what – what to integrate?

Integration 100

Integration API Drupal Open Source 100

Care2

JUNE 5, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

Social Media 47

Social Media Online Advocacy Media 47

Care2

MAY 11, 2011

Road trips are an excellent platform for causes to tell important stories, engage volunteers, and fundraise in an innovative way. In September 2010 Bill McKibben, the founder of 350.org, In the fall of 2010 the community rallied around a pledge to find common ground and unity in the Charter for Common Ground. Diverse Goals.

Advocacy 72

Advocacy Community Build Storytelling 72

Care2

MAY 29, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) 60) Search « Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead?

Mail 34

Mail Social Media Advocacy Online 34

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

It found that if they needed help and couldn’t reach 9-1-1, one in five would try to contact responders through a digital means such as e-mail, websites or social media. In 2009, for example, 2 trapped girls in Australia chose to post to facebook for help rather than dialing directly. Examples from Haiti. Costs & Benefits.

Disaster 206

Disaster Social Media Haiti Media 206

Care2

MARCH 23, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) March 23, 2009 | Hatef Yamini Excellent list!

Social Media 31

Social Media Advocacy Case Study Online 31

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

Let's say your development staff shows you something like this: 782 first time donors in 2009. 129 have donated again in 2010. If you were tackling this question with just your own data, you might see something like: 3,467 contact initiations (number of people who called with service requests). 16% retention rate . Birds Saved.

Data 82

Data San Francisco Problem Gift 82

Care2

JULY 17, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Need some metrics guidelines?

Social Network 74

Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

sgEngage

MAY 10, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 25 Largest Online Fundraising Nonprofits in 2010 Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on May 10th, 2011 The Chronicle of Philanthropy is not only a great publication, but they also publish some excellent research about online fundraising trends.

Online 111

Online Fundraising Blackbaud Chile 111

Care2

JULY 26, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Need some metrics guidelines?

Social Network 74

Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

See3

JANUARY 15, 2008

The winner will be awarded an all-expense paid trip to the 2009 NTC to be held in San Francisco. Our background in video production, web development and nonprofit marketing and fundraising are combined to create campaigns with emotional appeal that compel target audiences to action. net www.dogooder.tv net www.dogooder.tv

Award 40

Award Video San Francisco Contest 40

Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Need some metrics guidelines?

ROI 53

ROI Social Network Social Media Advocacy 53

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 18, 2011

A couple months ago, the ASU Lodestar Center released its 2010 report on Arizona Giving & Volunteering. The data were collected in the summer of 2009 by asking people to reflect on their volunteering during all of 2008. We welcome your comments and feedback.

Research 40

Research Arizona Survey Studies 40

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

The latest Index data covers the 3 months ending September 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009. Overall Fundraising Remains Positive The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving is a broad-based fundraising index that reports total revenue trends of 1,376 nonprofit organizations representing $2.2 over last year.

Blackbaud 70

Blackbaud Trend Nonprofit Statistics 70

sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2011

The latest Index data covers the 3 months ending November 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009. Overall Fundraising Trends The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving is a broad-based fundraising index that reports total revenue trends of 1,468 nonprofit organizations representing $2.25

Blackbaud 62

Blackbaud Trend Nonprofit Haiti 62

sgEngage

DECEMBER 15, 2010

The latest Index data covers the 3 months ending October 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009. Overall Fundraising Remains Positive The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving is a broad-based fundraising index that reports total revenue trends of 1,412 nonprofit organizations representing $2.2 over last year.

Blackbaud 58

Blackbaud Trend Nonprofit Statistics 58

sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Key Trends in Nonprofit Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on March 7th, 2011 Blackbaud has released two new groundbreaking research studies that reveal insights about peer-to-peer event fundraising.

Trend 72

Trend Blackbaud Fundraising Benchmark 72

sgEngage

OCTOBER 27, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Key Insights from the 2010 Global State of the Nonprofit Industry Survey Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on October 27th, 2010 Blackbaud has conducted its North American State of the Nonprofit Industry Survey annually for six of the past seven years.

Global 48

Global Netherlands New Zealand Germany 48

sgEngage

OCTOBER 22, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Blackbaud’s 2010 Conference for Nonprofits – Day 3 Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on October 22nd, 2010 This is the last day of Blackbaud’s 2010 Conference for Nonprofits here in Washington, DC. All Rights Reserved

Blackbaud 40

Blackbaud Conference Nonprofit DC 40

sgEngage

OCTOBER 20, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Blackbaud’s 2010 Conference for Nonprofits – Day 1 Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on October 20th, 2010 Today is the start of Blackbaud’s 2010 Conference for Nonprofits at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center in Washington, DC.

Blackbaud 40

Blackbaud Conference DC Nonprofit 40

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Nonprofit Research Collaborative Releases First Report Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on November 29th, 2010 The Nonprofit Research Collaborative released its first report today. renewed contracts.

Collaboration 75

Collaboration Research Report Indiana 75

sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2011

This is the first time that the indices have included fundraising data related to the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Overall Fundraising Trends The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving is a broad-based fundraising index that reports total revenue trends of 1,434 nonprofit organizations representing $2.19

Blackbaud 62

Blackbaud Disaster Haiti Giving 62

sgEngage

DECEMBER 10, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Why Apple isn’t the Nonprofit App Grinch Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on December 10th, 2010 Nonprofit social media expert Beth Kanter isn’t happy with Apple at the moment. Mobile is going to be a huge channel.

Trend 75

Trend Nonprofit Blackbaud Aggregator 75

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking What is Jumo? Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on November 30th, 2010 Jumo means “together in concert” in Yoruba, a West African language. By November 2010, Jumo noted in a New York Times article that they’ve raised $3.5

Trend 80

Trend New York Blackbaud Argentina 80

sgEngage

MAY 18, 2011

The latest Index data covers the 3 months ending March 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. Overall Fundraising Trends The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving is a broad-based fundraising index that reports total revenue trends of 1,430 nonprofit organizations representing $2.21

Blackbaud 66

Blackbaud Trend Haiti Benchmark 66

sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 2011 NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference – Day 2 Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on March 18th, 2011 Day 2 of NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference ( #NTC ) in Washington, DC is when things really kick into high gear.

NTEN 71

NTEN Conference Technology Blackbaud 71

sgEngage

JUNE 2, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Questions for Geoff Livingston Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on June 2nd, 2011 I’m starting a new series of short interviews with people who are really changing what’s happening in the nonprofit sector. All Rights Reserved

Trend 69

Trend Question Blackbaud Nonprofit 69

sgEngage

DECEMBER 1, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Myths about Online Giving Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on December 1st, 2010 There are so many myths about online giving. The median online gift above $1,000 was $3,500 in 2009. Here are five that need to be busted.

Trend 78

Trend Online Giving Offline 78

Care2

JULY 2, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) What tools should they use?

Social Media 70

Social Media Track Media Tools 70

sgEngage

JANUARY 12, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking What’s Different One Year After Haiti? What has your nonprofit done since January 12, 2010? Do you have established contacts with the media and online content sites? magnitude earthquake struck the island of Hispaniola.

Haiti 63

Haiti Trend Difference Blackbaud 63

sgEngage

DECEMBER 14, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Top States for Loyal & Wealthy Donors Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on December 14th, 2010 Blackbaud has a tremendous amount of data about the nonprofit sector. Excludes donors giving $1,000 or more in 2009.

District of Columbia 70

District of Columbia Trend Donor Blackbaud 70

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Top States for New Donors & Online Donors Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on November 23rd, 2010 Blackbaud has a tremendous amount of data about the nonprofit sector. Excludes donors giving $1,000 or more in 2009.

District of Columbia 72

District of Columbia Trend Donor Blackbaud 72

sgEngage

JANUARY 20, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking How Nonprofits Can Avoid Online Credit Card Fraud Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on January 20th, 2011 Nonprofit organizations are a big target for online credit card fraud. I cannot really imagine why people are doing these things.

Online 64

Online Blackbaud Nonprofit Test 64

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Tis the Season for Charity Gift Cards Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on November 9th, 2010 The Los Angeles Times had an article the other day called “Causes offers gift cards for charitable giving.&# All Rights Reserved

Los Angeles 63

Los Angeles Gift Charity Trend 63