Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 11, 2020

States define solicitation as the act of asking for donations, regardless of the method of solicitation. But if you use online methods such as email or a website “donate now” button to fundraise, in what states are you soliciting? Most nonprofits work hard to connect with donors through multiple channels, including social media.

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Qgiv

JUNE 11, 2024

For nonprofits in close-knit communities, community-centric fundraising (CCF) may be a more effective fundraising approach than other methods of fundraising. Community-centric fundraising (CCF) is a fundraising method that prioritizes the collective well-being of the community over individual organizational goals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

The team at Giveffect , comprised of former nonprofit professionals and technologists with experience working closely with nonprofits to build the best all-in-one nonprofit software solution, compiled the top three tips to increase volunteer engagement. And a more extensive background check may be required if a volunteer works with children.

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Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2024

The ability to access real-time data on donors and volunteers and automate fundraising progress has improved the organization’s agility and efficiency. This creates a collaborative environment where everyone’s working toward the same goals, maximizing the impact of your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2020

States define solicitation as the act of asking for donations, regardless of the method of solicitation. But if you use online methods such as social media or a website “donate now” button to fundraise, in what states are you soliciting? It may seem simple, but there’s a catch. Social Media.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Nonprofit organizations are always looking for ways to increase the impact of their work. Here, we share recommendations on effective feedback practices, based on research we carried out with the Irritants for Change , a group of feedback experts and nonprofit rating and information-sharing platforms.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Working in the nonprofit sector is hard. As a grantmaking organization focused on the success of your grantees, it is essential to have a process in place to manage personnel changes—for both you and your grantees—so everyone stays informed and on schedule.

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

You can’t work with major donors without having a few missed estimates. Sometimes you just don’t have access to the right data. Here are three methods for fine-tuning your gift capacity estimates. Trust your software to do some of the work for you. Plus, you see just the tip of the iceberg when doing research.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The data-driven business world requires companies to effectively communicate their data to make informed decisions. However, business analytics simplifies that information, making it easier to understand through visualization and identification of trends and correlations. Diagnostic analytics is the next step in complexity and work.

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EveryAction

MAY 30, 2023

Virtual lobby days may be accessible to more people than in-person events; new supporters may be looking for a lower-barrier way to get involved; and virtual events can help you build the power in numbers that any organization needs for a successful advocacy effort. Before you get too far, don’t forget about a marketing plan!

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Confirmation bias is the tendency to place the greatest value on information that supports your pre-existing beliefs. Anchoring bias makes people rely too heavily on the first bit of information they receive. AI can analyze data in real-time, enabling businesses to make immediate decisions based on the latest information.

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Candid

MAY 1, 2024

As you may have heard, we’re building new Candid tools to help those working in the social sector to do good even more efficiently and effectively in a fast-changing world. It is critical to have a clear understanding of all phases of their work to create an effective solution. Does the solution work?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

Online giving options also provide a range of payment methods, allowing donors to give using their preferred payment method, whether that’s a credit card, PayPal , or another online payment service. 3) Accessibility Being able to collect donations online is a must to make sure donors can easily pitch in, no matter where they are.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Instead of generating a profit that can be disbursed to shareholders or reinvested in the business, nonprofits funnel their revenue into things like research funding, program expenses, outreach, and work that directly impacts their mission. This method?focuses?on What is Fund Accounting? on the use?of

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

She has worked with Candid, Cornell University, the United Nations, and Vital Voices Global Partnerships, among others. Authenticity is the validation of the nonprofit’s work and legitimacy by a third party — what is sometimes referred to as “social proof.” 2) Information Hub.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 1, 2020

Protecting your nonprofit’s data is crucial, no matter who you work with. Data privacy gets even trickier when you’re dealing with a third-party vendor, whose systems and storage methods might leave you at higher risk. . As a nonprofit, good stewardship of your donors’ money and information yields long-term rewards.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

In philanthropy, there can also be worries of time commitment, grantee burden, complicated methods and, frankly, resources circling the drain without adding any function or value. More specifically, datamaking is an action whereby we transform information into data so that data can contribute to knowledge.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Boost your fundraising team’s effectiveness with Nonprofit Fundraising Software that supports and maximizes their work. Nonprofit fundraising teams are hard-working and dedicated to their cause, but that doesn’t mean that they have time for stress and headache in the workplace. Find out what works and what doesn’t. Ditch them!

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Candid

DECEMBER 6, 2023

And perhaps even more exciting, it’s also free to access. It also offers suggestions on when researchers and evaluators may want to choose one method to access the data over the other. Part 4: Working with Candid’s demographic data offers tips to researchers looking to conduct their own analyses using the data set.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

From managing members to organizing events, there’s no shortage of work to do. It should be seamless, informative and efficient, allowing you to glean new insights from your members, offer them better resources and speed up everyday operations. Event apps: Put all the necessary information at your attendees’ fingertips.

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Achieve

JUNE 7, 2024

This research method has the innate ability to uncover valuable information about prospective major donors, helping your organization better understand and cultivate relationships with prospects. Set up a meeting with your development director or planned giving chair to discuss how it works and what kind of impact they can make.

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Qgiv

JUNE 30, 2021

Gives Employees Access to Cost-Effective Comprehensive Benefits. Nonprofits that entirely staff employees will need a PEO to provide them access to a benefits plan. As your non-profit grows, the payroll process will become more complicated, which will force your HR employees to work longer hours on the same task.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Your nonprofit’s purpose and mission cannot be fueled by passion alone; your organization needs funds to do the good work you’ve set out to do. By creating an accessible and organized system to track fundraising and donation data, you and your team can easily understand how each task affects your organization’s finances.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

We’re still figuring out (and struggling with) simply how to work with Gen Z. Board work is serious business and most in this age group would not be experienced enough for the challenge. Regardless of which pipeline or structure you consider, establish how your junior board will differ from/enhance the work of your board of directors.

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Forum One

APRIL 23, 2024

On July 1, 2024, Google will permanently remove access to all Universal Analytics data. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to determine what information to retain and the best way to store it. All existing UA data remains accessible, but organizations will lose access to that information on July 1, 2024.

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NTEN

MAY 9, 2011

By Jeff Stanger, Director, Center for Digital Information We are obsessed with data — big data, open data, linked data, personal data, government data, visualized data. It's important that we don't confuse "data" for "information." Data are only the raw material of information. So how do we get from data to information?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Host interactive events: Consider organizing interactive events where participants need to work together to solve a puzzle or mystery. Here are some effective strategies to consider: Offer exclusive access: Offer exclusive perks or experiences to donors who bring friends along. Make the process as seamless as possible.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

10 steps to run a silent auction First, let’s define exactly what a silent auction entails to give you a better understanding of how these events work. A silent auction event provides a platform for your nonprofit to share mission-related information and updates. Why should your nonprofit host a silent auction? Equipment capabilities.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In other words, it shows up AFTER you have done all the work, like identifying the prospect (or re-engaging the existing donor), qualifying them, establishing rapport, cultivating them, soliciting the donation, and so on—not to mention all the marketing and outreach. Here’s why. Income is a trailing indicator.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here are a few things you can expect for each step of the grant management process, including some best practices on how to ensure the entire cycle works smoothly and effectively. Include this information on your organization’s website, in communications to the applicants, and choose specific settings on your form. How long is it?

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 3, 2024

As we discuss these methods, consider your current approach to recruitment marketing and which of these strategies would complement it well. Understand Digital Engagement Metrics Before you launch your digital recruitment marketing campaign, you need to understand how digital engagement works so you can fine-tune your strategies accordingly.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 7, 2022

Help members find answers by predicting the answers they’re looking for, and providing that information proactively. Stored payment options , in which they can add, edit, save, and remove payment methods. Account updating, in which you automatically update the expiration date for stored payment methods. Make it secure.

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CauseVox

JUNE 3, 2024

These tips will also work all year round, so we recommend giving one (or all of them!) You should try to continually measure and evaluate your donation pages to see what is and isn’t working for you. This button alone will help people easily access a donation form, no matter where they are on your website.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Notifications and reporting details now specify “Personal Information” or “Company Information” for individual versus company donations. Finally, we’ve been working on accessibility enhancements for web auctions, including: Adding screen reader labels to elements that were missing them before.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Our networked world has advanced to a point where information technology is touching all aspects of society. We must also put our technology innovations into the users’ hands, see what actually works, and adapt as necessary. Case in point: our accessible online library, Bookshare. Let me explain further.

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Forum One

MAY 23, 2024

While I was at the Philadelphia Museum of Art working on a website redesign, we recognized the need to be transparent with our internal audiences and started hosting a series of monthly open forum presentations called “Website Wednesdays.” Brainstorming together is another great way to get your teams working towards the same goals.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

While you may have some tried-and-true methods, it doesn’t hurt to diversify your tactics. Email marketing: One effective way to get potential donors’ attention is by sending out an email blast with information about what you’re doing on GivingTuesday. Diversify Your Marketing Methods.

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