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3 Reasons Every Nonprofit Tech Project Should Begin with a Discovery

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A tech “discovery” is the initial, independent phase of a technology project where key analysis, design and planning are performed BEFORE a buy or build decision is made. Discoveries are essentially risk mitigation exercises, and they should be a separate contract from the build phase whenever possible. Why is that? It’s about people.

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How to Make Analytics a Priority – Finally!

Association Analytics

This will drive adoption of being a data-driven organization. Culture shift – getting company-wide adoption of anything new can be challenging. Complexity – how difficult or easy is it to implement and adopt compared to other priorities? Paint a picture that your audience will recognize themselves in. Take action!

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Best Practices for a Stress-Free Fund Accounting System Implementation

sgEngage

Before getting into the details of rolling out new fund accounting software, focus on the big picture. For most organizations, the ideal implementation timeline is around 90 days, split more or less evenly among three phases: Preparation and planning (days 1–30). Mindset: A Critical Tool in Your Implementation Toolbox. Mindset matters.

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Citizen Philanthropy: Delivering Impactful Pro Bono Support From Anywhere

Saleforce Nonprofit

This is a process developed by Salesforce — and also adopted and widely used by V2I — which helped us in focusing our collective energy, better understanding the current challenges, and determining how we would like to work together in the future. Adopt A Project. Volunteer Alliance Projects. About the Author. Kate O’Connor.

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Getting started with AI-driven fundraising: crash course

Candid

But when looking at the bigger picture, even more valuable benefits become clear: Higher conversion rates through better-targeted donor lists. This makes it a valuable tool in all kinds of contexts, from day-to-day fundraising to the quiet phases of capital campaigns to ongoing donor engagement programs. . How Nonprofits Don’t Use AI.

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How to Succeed With Nonprofit Direct Mail Fundraising

Allegiance Group

This initial phase of research can give you and your direct mail fundraising partners a better idea of what your organization is working with, what the broader market of supporters value, and how you can stand out against peer organizations. While adding QR codes is by no means a new trend, more organizations continue to adopt this strategy.

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HOW TO: Get Your Nonprofit Started on Snapchat

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Snapchat is making a concerted effort to increase its viability as a marketing and digital payment processing tool for brands and for those nonprofits that have the time and resources, early adoption would be a good bet. ” Snaps are picture or video messages that can be sent directly to Friends or shared to your nonprofit’s Story.

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