Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 11, 2014

Numerous communications and fundraising trends are on the verge of going mainstream and nonprofits committed to early adoption have a number of new tools and strategies to pioneer this year. Social media will remain a top priority for nonprofits in 2014, but 2013 helped solidify social media as a mandatory set of communication tools.

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TechImpact

MAY 12, 2014

ExactTarget – “The 2012 channel preference survey” (2012). O2 – “Mobile life report” UK (2013). Stats say 47% of email is now opened on a mobile device Litmus –”Email Analytics” (Aug 2013). 61% of consumers now read at least some of their emails on a mobile device – Yesmail “Email Compass: The Mobile Effect” (2013).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 13, 2013

Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013. Nonprofits will also learn the importance of integrating all their communications channels to maximize awareness of their cause and online donations, as well as gain a realistic understanding of how much staff time and financial resources are required to be successful on the Social Web. Cost: Free.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

If your nonprofit has a good content strategy in place and understands the power of integrating all your nonprofit’s communications channels (website, email, Facebook, texting, etc.), then as your numbers grow on social networks so will your e-newsletter and mobile lists which in turn significantly increases your fundraising success.

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Care2

DECEMBER 30, 2012

These numbers are dismal and nonprofits should not expect these figures to change drastically heading into 2013. As nonprofits gear up for their campaigns in the coming year, don’t look to social media as a fundraising funnel. Fundraising consultant, Nick Allen, sums it up perfectly. That is the value of social networks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Year-end giving is a vital piece of the nonprofit fundraising puzzle, and the time when many organizations reap the harvest of the fundraising seeds they have sown all year long. In addition to overall giving increasing these next two months, the number of your donors giving online and via social media channels is growing.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 13, 2014

There''s no shortage of technology options available to nonprofits today for fundraising. Which web communication channels are the most effective? Here at NTEN, we receive a lot of questions about the the different uses of technology for fundraising. 47% of nonprofits generated the same or less revenue in 2013 compared to 2012.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

The key is using stories to get people’s attention on social media channels. Social media by itself is not a very effective channel for direct fundraising. You can then promote the blog link on your social media channels, leading users back to your website. Check out this example from Denver Rescue Mission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

If your nonprofit has a good content strategy in place and understands the power of integrating all your nonprofit’s communications channels (website, email, Facebook, texting, etc.), then as your numbers grow on social networks so will your e-newsletter and mobile lists which in turn significantly increases your fundraising success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 7, 2013

They acted on instinct that social networks were going to be transformative tools for cause awareness and fundraising campaigns, and they were right. The Internet users of 2013 expect polish and professionalism across all your online channels not only in their appearance, but also in how they are managed.

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NetWits

APRIL 13, 2013

That’s the hashtag we’ll be using when I start talking about the impact of social media on fundraising with John Haydon , Farra Trompeter from BigDuck, Carie Lewis from HSUS and Casey Golden from SmallAct at #13NTC. If you’re at The 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference we’d love for you to join us > [link].

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

For some things, spontaneity is highly desirable, but any fundraising professional will tell you that planning a campaign isn’t one of them. Having a detailed strategic plan in place before embarking on a fundraising campaign can be a huge determinant of its success, even before the first dollar is raised. Fundraising plan summary.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 21, 2023

Host virtual events, volunteer opportunities, and peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns. Who is Gen Z? Anyone born between 1997 to 2013 Be transparent and authentic Younger donors are more likely to support organizations that are transparent about their finances and operations.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

If you’re going to the BBCON 2013 Conference starting September 29 th , you should expect a great conference filled some of my favorite nonprofits and campaigners who will be sharing their insights in email marketing, storytelling via multiple channels, and social media wins and fails. Channeling Joan Rivers and E!’s

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

All that said, if a nonprofit is serious about pioneering the smartphone space, it would be wise to consider launching both an Android App and an iPhone App – and if all goes well for Nokia and Microsoft in the coming months , perhaps even a Windows Phone App in 2013. Smithsonian Channel App. Sunlight Foundation :: Ad Hawk App.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 22, 2013

If all your tweets are marketing or fundraising focused, then your are hampering your ROI. 3) Your YouTube Channel is absent of customization and branding. Many nonprofits are neglecting their YouTube Channels. Social networks have become an integral part of nonprofit online communications and fundraising.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Last night, Razoo, the social fundraising platform that is hosting a giving competition as part of Giving Tuesday hosted an event for SF nonprofits. Tal Frankfurt (@cloud4good) November 8, 2013. Tal Frankfurt (@cloud4good) November 8, 2013. Cathy Davidson (@CathyNDavidson) November 8, 2013. Fundraising'

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Care2

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Last week, Care2 held another great webinar about the benefits of cross-channel integration for nonprofits featuring Paul Habig of Sankynet, Sarah Alexander of Food & Water Watch, and Care2's own Eric Rardin. Why should your organization integrate its donor channels? Don't forget to check out past presentations from Care2team.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

The 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge is underway! Michael Hoffman is a leading authority in online video for nonprofits and a longtime consultant to nonprofit leaders on online fundraising, advocacy, and community engagement strategies. Elliot Harmon manages Creative Commons' various communications and social media channels.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 29, 2013

21, 2013), with a step-by-step guide to creating an organized and successful Giving Day Campaign. This step also includes developing a budget, finding a fundraising platform, accumulating sponsors, and looking for free press opportunities. Image courtesy of Coordinating Public Relations. Communicate effectively.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

1) From the outside, it appears that NGOs in Kenya do not have access to the traditional fundraising services that are so common here in the United States, such as a “Donate” page for processing credit cards and PayPal accounts. Fundraising is never easy, but NGOs who take a long term view of crowdfunding can achieve self-sustainability.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2013

Link to video on the HRW YouTube Channel. Related Links: Live Webinar: Online Fundraising and e-Newsletters for Nonprofits. On-Demand Webinar: Online Fundraising and e-Newsletters for Nonprofits. Pitch to “Follow” on social networking sites in every issue. Bottom of e-Newsletter: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

In the next few weeks I’ll be making recommendations of which tools and trends in technology nonprofits should prioritize in 2013, but for this year’s post on New Year’s resolutions I wanted to get back to basics. Thus, for 2013, please: 1) Ask for a raise. In 2013, I am focused on changing that.

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Care2

APRIL 9, 2014

For example: Fundraising messaging response rates were down 11% from 2012 levels to 0.07%. Monthly giving revenue grew 25% in 2013, and accounted for 16% of total online giving. Monthly website traffic for study participants grew by 16% in 2013. Where did you see the most decline and the most positive growth in 2013?

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Care2

APRIL 18, 2014

Loyalty, donation levels, and fundraising performances is just some of the data unveiled in Blackbaud''s 2013 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising study. The study looked at peer-to-peer giving across 39 organizations over the last 3 years (from 2011 to 2013). The goal of the study was to understand the value of true fundraisers.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 13, 2014

As you know, a successful fundraising strategy takes months, sometimes a full year, of preparation. This past January, Steve MacLaughlin analyzed 320 emails sent to him from 55 nonprofit organizations between December 1 st and 31 st of 2013. How to plan, write, and design fundraising appeals that get results. End of Year.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 5, 2013

Peer to peer fundraising events like runs, walks and rides have become a staple for nonprofit fundraisers, and often bring in more revenue than any other fundraising campaign throughout the year. What are you doing to ensure your fundraisers have the tools they need to be multi-channel in their outreach efforts?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2013

As many of you may know from following me on social media channels, my father, Earl Kanter MD, passed away this week. I came up with two ideas: An online fundraiser. Online Fundraiser. Virtual Paddle Out: #Ocean Love Earl – July 3, 2013. Fundraising' People cope with grief in different ways.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2013

on November 14, 2013. When the site went down and the complaints and questions started flowing on social media, our social networks provided us with channels to communicate directly to individual donors and nonprofit and school staffers. Fundraising' Those plans changed at around 12:30 p.m. 404 errors abound” read one tweet.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 24, 2014

Whether you are monitoring your event progress week to week until you reach the big day or you are reviewing your results, your fundraising event success depends on monitoring your metrics such as participant solicitation activity, average gift, as well as your middle to outlying fundraisers. Team Captains.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Now, in your 6th year, drum roll, tell us Give to the Max Day by the numbers : Total raised: $18,316,626.42 (7% increase over 2013). Total gifts: 120,664 (13% increase over 2013). Total organizations: 5,544 (a 25% increase over 2013). Total donors: 62,607 (a 20% increase over 2013). Fundraising' Stay tuned!

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2014

2013 was a strong year for fundraising, with charities posting their best increase since before the economy plunged in 2008, according to the 2013 Charitable Giving Report. Here are fundraising strategies that proved effective across the sector: Healthcare – Investing in capacity. K-12 – Driven by data.

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Care2

MAY 13, 2014

They have deemed email a dying communications channel, which is absurd. Email lists and email marketing continue to grow, especially for the nonprofit sector where list size grew at least 14% in 2013, according to the 2014 eNonprofit Benchmark study. Online giving increased 14% in 2013, mainly due to email communications.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

Last week Blackbaud along with partners HJC, Sea Change Strategies, and Edge Research released findings from the 2013 Next Generation of Canadian Giving study. The study looked at the following: What are the preferred giving channels for Generation Y (18-32); Generation X (33-48); Baby Boomers (49-67); and Civics (68+) ?

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Care2

MARCH 17, 2014

DonorDigital donated to 16 major US nonprofits to learn about their integrated fundraising practices. For 6 months in 2013, after making an online contribution, they tracked all interactions with these organizations through direct mail, online, and by phone. If they did, which channels did they use to reach out about it?

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Care2

MAY 13, 2014

They have deemed email a dying communications channel, which is absurd. Email lists and email marketing continue to grow, especially for the nonprofit sector where list size grew at least 14% in 2013, according to the 2014 eNonprofit Benchmark study. Online giving increased 14% in 2013, mainly due to email communications.

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NTEN

AUGUST 29, 2013

Haven''t renewed your 2013 NTEN membership or thinking of joining? From July 1 through August 30 you can join or renew for 2014 and get the rest of 2013 free! The 2013 Millennial Impact Report was recently released by Achieve, which seeks to help nonprofits better understand and engage with this group. Help out with a study!

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