Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

AI as a writing tool can make you even more efficient and give you time to do other things like plan great fundraising campaigns. To help you dive right in, this posts provides an overview of the tools available, best practices, and examples to make your chosen AI writing tool work for you.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

We can help you move analytics to the top of the list by giving you tips to build a business case and how to articulate it to others. Some examples include: Data specific – What data empowers you? An example is how many new members did we acquire last month? This will save time and money. What limits you?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Building a website can be costly and time-consuming. For example, if your IT department requires that you use a specific type of content management system, and if the redesigned website will need to integrate with another system such as a CRM or an email marketing platform. Content to be relocated elsewhere on your site.

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Forum One

JUNE 15, 2022

In a web redesign, for example, thinking ahead and saying out loud, “What if this content doesn’t migrate the way we planned?” A traditional risk assessment tends to lag the realities and miss important perspectives because of the time and expertise it requires to update it. Articulating impacts of delays when they are considered.

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sgEngage

JULY 8, 2022

For as many delightful experiences we’ve had with the technology (autocomplete in Microsoft Office, for example), we’ve had 10x the disappointment in other ventures. AI and machine learning predictions are—essentially—a collection of algebraic equations that articulate the most probable outcome to a very specific question.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Candidates should be able to quickly articulate a nuanced commitment to both in the form of details about the organization, trends in fundraising, and awareness of traits required to be a strong major gifts officer. When approaching a potential donor for the first time, what is your strategy for building trust?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

My goal was to provide a comprehensive playbook, drawing from real-world examples, to empower professionals at any career stage to build influence, lead effectively and use power responsibly. Analyze why it happened, how you could improve, and what you'd do differently next time. This inevitably leads to setbacks and missteps.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Essence of knowledge After more than two decades in the knowledge field—located at various times in community program evaluation, academia and philanthropy—I have come to the conclusion that our biggest problem in maximizing knowledge work is that we too often conflate knowledge with learning.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Additionally, it can be sometimes difficult to articulate exactly how a CRM can do all these great things we just outlined. For example, if your nonprofit is concentrating its efforts on capturing more donor data (which you should be), you’re going to need a place to store that information. Highlight the critical success factors.

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Twenty Hats

DECEMBER 28, 2021

After eight years and 164 posts (including some awesome guest posts), the time has come to wrap up the Twenty Hats blog. There is always something new to share – a different perspective, an emerging trend, or a real-life example of a volunteer manager with a brilliant idea that deserves attention.

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Kindful

APRIL 5, 2021

Do people in your community know who you are, but have trouble articulating what your mission is? Research shows that stories can be up to 22 times more memorable than just facts. For this type of video, you should interview people within your organization who can properly articulate what it is you do. Story and mission video.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Mastering Modern Grant Writing for Nonprofit Success In the dynamic landscape of nonprofit funding, grants continue to play a pivotal role, with billions of dollars allocated annually to support various causes and projects. Use real-life examples, bring your impact to life with heartfelt testimonials.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 18, 2022

For example, a profile about a staff member is not likely to highlight conflict. This kind of story will still articulate values that donors connect with and could be motivating in a different way. For example, let’s say you’re a local children’s theater company. Both of these are examples of problems (i.e.

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Achieve

JUNE 1, 2016

We spend a lot of time and resources crafting the right message, testing potential activation strategies, and building engagement programs in hopes of growing our base of supporters. This is what he said: “I remember the first time I shared in public that this was a cause I supported. Give them concrete examples. Philantopic. .

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 12, 2021

Consider Your Organization’s Goals Your mission statement should succinctly articulate what your nonprofit aims to accomplish. Futuring can be used in a variety of ways, but progressive organizations can use it to better articulate the ultimate purpose behind their actions to outsiders.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

It starts with articulating a clear, authentic, and long-term purpose — something that is true today, and that guides the organization into the future. Here are a few examples of what purpose-driven companies do that set them apart. Those who are aware of the program are two-to-three times more likely to consider partnering with IBM.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

And if they feel emotionally invested in your cause today, they’ll be all the more willing to donate the next time you solicit them for a campaign. Make sure you think about the timing of your year-end eblast schedule. If you can fit in examples of how you’ve made an impact in the past, even better. Share Why You’re Fundraising.

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2022

Email timing . Taking time to think about strategy might seem like a luxury you can’t afford. Articulate your goals. . Start by articulating your virtual campaign, in-person and/or hybrid event goals so you can then create your email communications plan to support those goals. For example: Top fundraiser .

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It’s a time when individuals, businesses, and communities unite to support nonprofits through financial contributions. Take, for example, Spur Local’s commitment to community strengthening in the Greater Washington region through their annual Giving Tuesday campaign, “Give Local Together”. What is a Giving Day?

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Nucleus

MARCH 2, 2021

The Nucleus Data Analytics solution lets associations select where they wish to begin and prove the value in one department or program (for example: membership retention, new member acquisition, conference attendance, or non-dues revenue) before introducing analytics to other functions. Data flows like a river through any organization.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

But, honestly, this time of year seems harder, especially when fundraising goals are bearing down. Choose a time every day to write in a gratitude journal. If you feel mired in stress and anxiety, you might have a tough time with this exercise. Next time that happens, write down the negative thought. Gratitude journal.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

For example, retention rates tend to be higher for mid-level and major donors. The same is true for ongoing vs. first-time donors. Once you have those numbers, clearly articulate your goals and identify what you need to meet your goals. How much food do you need to feed them, and within what time period? .

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

Implementing a robust and modern fund accounting system can save your team time, make reporting faster, and give you more opportunity to focus on impactful work. A successful implementation can take a significant amount of time and collaboration among your team. Understanding the Timeline.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 3, 2011

In my time working on web development for nonprofit organizations, I’ve seen more RFPs than I can even begin to count. A mistake I see very often in RFPs is an imbalance in what is articulated in the RFP, and the kind of work that is required to pull off what’s needed. I’ve even written a few.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

For example, I have a daily reflection ritual of walking a few miles a day to think away from screens. Chris Brogan’s technique is to select three words, but I modify it by articulating key themes. The book was well received and was #1 on Amazon’s Nonprofit Books many times. And, if I’m being honest, I don’t stick to them.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

It should be easy to understand and you need to be able to articulate it clearly. For example, if you work for a food bank, a clear, magnetic vision might be to end hunger in your community. Here’s a great example from Best Friends Animal Society with their BHAG of taking the entire U. Notice there’s no jargon.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

An intangible feeling of change that arises each time we enter a new year. At the same time , we are all connected by our shared humanity. What is it about that transition from December 31 st to January 1 st that seems to provide an almost magical and inexplicable reset in our lives? At our core we are all human.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 10, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes The Benefits of Nonprofit-Corporate Partnerships. Take, for example, Verizon’s ad campaign during the Super Bowl in 2019. Other examples of mutually beneficial nonprofit-corporate partnerships. Why should your nonprofit partner with a for-profit company? As in: without paying for more ads.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Making sure that our visions align is crucial, and success depends heavily on communication: asking the right questions from the start and helping whoever the request is coming from to articulate their needs when they might lack the creative language to do so feasibly. We make sure that we identify the must-haves vs. the nice to haves.

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2022

It’s the foundation that enables you to articulate your organization’s mission and channel the inspiring stories of those whom you’ve helped. Now is the time to fine tune to really help your supporters be more effective. Look at data like how much time they’re spending with content and how frequently they are coming back.

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The most common topic of discussion in meetings lately and the theme of many sessions during this unusual fall conference season is the need to advocate for volunteer engagement as a strategy to help sustain organizations during these challenging times. Could there ever be a time when our organizations need to be more adaptable than now?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

Frankly, the search, evaluation, interview, and selection process can be very rigorous and time-consuming. For example, have you added an equity statement to your public-facing information channels (website, YouTube, Facebook, etc.) When you take the time to evaluate your operation and yourself, ultimately everyone benefits.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Once you’ve helped visitors understand the why behind your work, it’s time to present how your nonprofit translates your mission and values into action by answering: What problems, causes, and needs are you working to actively address? Who does your nonprofit serve and how are you actively working to solve the challenges they face?

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

While some of these options might be cheaper, make sure you’re articulating the long term benefits of the CRM to future projects, while other options will likely only serve as a quick fix. Provide a realistic time frame. Take whatever number you initially think it’s going to take and then add some time on top of that.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

People crave a clearly articulated goal to connect with and promote. For example, advocating for a law change may require the work of multiple governmental bodies, sign off by various elected officials, and also changing public perception — each of which could be an advocacy campaign in its own right. Be clear on: Your target audience.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

The Before, During and After Organizational Considerations of Grants Seeking grants from potential funding partners requires time and resources beyond the day-to- day operations of your organization. Share specific examples and data points that showcase your reputation and trust in the community.

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Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

Take some time to think through and write out all of the details. . Time-bound – By what date do we need to achieve the goal? . Do they articulate an understanding of and/or demonstrate affinity for your mission and vision? Project details. These will likely include: Goals – The S.M.A.R.T. How will we reach this goal?

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