Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 14, 2012

With smartphones now outselling PCs and tablet sales surpassing even the most conservative of estimates, the majority of your nonprofit’s supporters will likely be browsing your website on mobile devices by 2013 – and unfortunately most nonprofits are not prepared for this dramatic shift in Web communications.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 21, 2023

Engaging the next generation of donors, including Millenial and Gen-Z Donors, requires understanding their values and preferences. Who Are Millenials? Anyone born between 1981 and 1996 Millenial and Gen-Z Donors Focus on Impact Younger donors are often more interested in the impact of their donation than the size of their gift.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 19, 2012

On August 1, Google quietly launched Google Wallet for the Web – and the technology has the possibility of transforming online and mobile fundraising as we’ know it. Also, nonprofits that have been wise to mobilize their Web content and build their mobile lists could text links to Google Wallet donation pages.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

in the 2013. The retention rate of first-year donors is only 23.7%. i nthe United States in 2013. 84% of nonprofit donation pages are not optimized for mobile. 63% of donors want to know exactly how their money will be used. 63% of donors want to know exactly how their money will be used.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

There absolutely is a math to social and mobile media. then as your numbers grow on social networks so will your e-newsletter and mobile lists which in turn significantly increases your fundraising success. There is also a science to social and mobile media. Download Spreadsheet Template ]. Website Unique Visitors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

There absolutely is a math to social and mobile media. then as your numbers grow on social networks so will your e-newsletter and mobile lists which in turn significantly increases your fundraising success. There is also a science to social and mobile media. Download Spreadsheet Template ]. Website Unique Visitors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 20, 2016

2016 Donor Engagement Study :: Download. Identifying the Crowdfunding Donor: 2014 Donor Demographics :: Download. 2013 Online Giving Report :: Download. 2013 Social Charity Index :: Download. Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. 2015 World Giving Index :: Download.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 11, 2014

Social media will remain a top priority for nonprofits in 2014, but 2013 helped solidify social media as a mandatory set of communication tools. Nonprofits that have not yet mobilized their online communications and fundraising campaigns will start to pay the price literally in lost donations in 2014.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 10, 2020

These changes have significant consequences for how organizations connect with donors, clients, partners, and employees. Roughly one in five Americans have abandoned broadband Internet altogether and now exclusively use their mobile device. percent of all website traffic worldwide being generated through mobile phones.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

in 2013, and online donations grew by an astonishing 14%. Charitable giving on #GivingTuesday, in 2013 increased 338% , which also heavily contributed to the rapid increase in online giving. Charitable giving on #GivingTuesday, in 2013 increased 338% , which also heavily contributed to the rapid increase in online giving.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2014

In 2013 online giving grew 13.5% In addition, charitable giving is at an all-time high in the United States and nonprofits would be wise to invest in upgrades to their online donation service to ensure that they are meeting the needs of today’s online donors. mercycorps.org/donate. mercycorps.org/donate. conservation.org.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2014

You not only get a great mobile wireless plan, but through their nonprofit giving partners, a person in need will receive a mobile device loaded with content to help break the cycle of poverty and empower their life. I’ve signed up and love the fact my my mobile broadband hotspot is helping someone in need!

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

2013 was the year of an ever-widening NSA spying scandal with its revelations of how little digital privacy we really have – even heads of state. PC Sales Continue To Decline While Mobile Sales Increase. PCs aren’t going away, but mobile devices (phones and tablets) are flooding in to the nonprofit workplace.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2014

In 2013, mobile donations on PayPal increased by over 200%. How do you ensure your cause is ready for mobile fundraising? Eastern) for Mobile Impact 301: How to Raise More Money via Mobile to understand which elements are critical for mobile fundraising success and how to put them into practice for your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

Nonprofit website design and online fundraising have dramatically changed in recent years due to the rapid rise of social media and mobile communications. Today, this font size and large quantity of content would visually overwhelm supporters and donors. World Wildlife Fund :: March 15, 2010. World Wildlife Fund :: Today.

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TechImpact

MARCH 17, 2014

76% of mobile subscribers came from integration with a CRM system. of all fundraising in the United States was from online giving in 2013. Source ) 50% of donors say a personalized ‘thank you’ is more important than a speedy one. Source ) 75% of donors spend less than 2 hours researching nonprofits before giving.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

As smartphones and tablets grow in popularity, mobile optimization is something libraries and nonprofits should pay close attention to in the coming year. Responsive web design (also known as mobile optimization) refers to designing a site to provide an optimal viewing experience across a wide range of devices. Why Mobile?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2013

And even though a recent report pointed out that email open and donor response are dropping in the nonprofit sector, I can’t help but wonder if current (yet old) e-newsletter design trends have a lot to do with the results. Pitch to subscribe to mobile alerts in every issue. e-Newsletters Mobile Technology Social Media'

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 3, 2015

2015 Donor Engagement Study :: Download. 2013 Digital Persuasion Report :: Download. 2013 Social Charity Index :: Download. 2013 Online Giving Report :: Download. Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Most of the reports listed are based on U.S. For Nonprofits in the United States: 1.

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2013

On a four-inch smartphone screen, a potential donor scrolls to the far corner of the youth outreach program's webpage. New and existing donors, volunteers, and others could be frustrated with perhaps their first interaction with your organization, miss out on particular initiatives, or never return to your site. It's Here.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2015

It was again a grant from the Lavelle Fund (our third) that allowed us to develop the ability to provide accessible MP3 audio versions of our materials and realize the enormous potential impact of mobile reading options for individuals with print disabilities. In 2013, with the most recent (and fourth!)

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

" New at TechSoup: Your 501(c)(3) nonprofit, library, or foundation can now collect donations by text message — and develop your own mobile site — with discounted and donated services from Connect2Give. Mobile giving is a low-cost way to raise funds on an ongoing- or campaign-based basis. Benefits of a Mobile Site.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. In 2013 the number of nonprofits that hired part-time or full-time new media managers increased fourfold. Expert new media managers have the ability to anticipate the impact of emerging trends in mobile and social media. Experience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 5, 2017

2016 Donor Engagement Study :: Download. 2013 Social Charity Index :: Download. Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Published by the Lily Family School of Philanthropy. 2016 Nonprofit Benchmarks Study :: Download. Published by M+R and NTEN. Giving USA 2016 :: Download. Published by Abila.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2014

To celebrate, I've rounded up some of the latest news in green mobile technology news. As always, I'll also cover other mobile news and trends. American Mobile Phone Recycling on the Rise. Since Earth Day 2013, the eCycle Best has recycled more than 34,000 gadgets. Got any mobile news to share?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Mobile matters for nonprofits, charities, and libraries. Luckily, TechSoup is here to help, with mobile-website creation tools and all the resources you need to plan and implement a solid mobile strategy. Mobile by the Numbers. Over 15% of U.S. Over 15% of U.S. So What Does Your Organization Need to Do? The Guide By Cell.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 4, 2012

As you wrap up another year of working toward your mission, here are a few things to add to your 2013 to-do lists. If you ask me, nonprofits will remember 2012 as a year when communities connected and mobilized with newfound moxie. Principal and Founder.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 5, 2013

When was the last time you had to look up a donor's contact information while you were away from your desk? Mobile CRM apps can help you stay organized and track potential donors while you're at a fundraising event, on the road, or networking at a conference. Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Mobile. SugarCRM Mobile.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Donors love to see the behind-the-scenes work of the organization. In December 2013 there was much fanfare when Facebook unveiled a “Donate” button for nonprofits , but not much came of it and it dwindled in popularity. Fundraising Social Mobile Fundraising Mobile Technology nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech social media'

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Most recently, PCL has been a trailblazer in providing mobile technology to their patrons, redefining what library services means. PCL recognized an opportunity to reduce those barriers to access by creating a way to “loan out the Internet” via Mobile Beacon’s 4G device donation program on TechSoup.org.

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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. Email in a Social Media/Mobile Device World.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2014

Our lead story in this issue of TechSoup’s Nonprofit Technology News is the creation of the Mobile Giving Alliance that will help charities develop their mobile giving. Help for Charities to Develop a Mobile Giving Campaign. Fund for UNICEF, and United Way Worldwide to bring more mobile technology resources charities.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Founded: 2014 Give Lively builds tech for peak fundraising experiences on both the donor and nonprofit side. Founded: 2014 Quiks works in both the nonprofit and corporate worlds as a mobile payment app that cuts the costs of processing ACH payments and donations. Online revenue is up for nonprofits. Click To Tweet. For a Budget.

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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. Good luck.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 8, 2013

The forecast for 2013 is for giving to slow down. Exxon Mobil ($213 million cash). In developing a prospect list of potential corporate donors start locally. In their latest survey of 106 big companies, the Chronicle of Philanthropy finds that cash donations grew by a modest 2.7 percent increase in 2012 to $5.3

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

This month the news is about WiFi embedded in a magazine, Braille smartphones, ultramobile devices, innovation in Eastern Europe, Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Winners, a new Pinterest analytics tool, the emergence of digital wallets, and Ginny Mies pick for the mobile app of the month. Of course mobile phone payments are not new.

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NTEN

MAY 17, 2013

As you refine your fundraising strategy and explore new ways of connecting with donors, check out Blackbaud ''s 2013 Online Marketing Benchmark Study for Nonprofits to compare your organization to others and gather new ideas. who was recently named a "Top 100 Workplace 2013" by the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

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