Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

1) Master the art of Plain Language. . According to the Fidelity Charitable Overcoming Barriers to Giving Report , 65% of donors would give more if they knew the impact of their donations. Prominently feature a call-to-give, an email newsletter opt-in, and a call-to-follow on social media on your landing page.

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sgEngage

JULY 18, 2023

By liking, commenting, reposting, or sharing, you and your followers can keep a conversation going across your networks. A few ideas on how to use Threads include: GivingTuesday or Peer-to-Peer campaigns: Set your goal, create a hashtag, and give regular updates to build hype around your campaign. Sound familiar?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 22, 2024

You know the old adage: “Give me a fish and I eat for a day; teach me to fish and I eat for a lifetime.” Here are some of the problems where it may make sense to hire someone who is expert at delivering both state-of-the-art and cost-effective solutions. Develop a monthly giving program. Develop a planned giving program.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 18, 2018

You can now read all the chapters in The Art of Relevance for free online. You can still buy The Art of Relevance as a paperback, ebook, or audiobook--but you can also read any chapter, any time, online. You can also post comments on any chapter, adding your reactions and questions to the published content. It's finally here!

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2024

Arguably, it’s also the giving source least subject to downturns in the economy. You can’t have an individual giving program without a list of prospects. research, data, specialists, historical perspective, stories, art, etc.), Let us know in the comments. Of course, you’re correct. Host a webinar.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2009

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Drupal security, and other CMS Report comments April 3, 2009 Now that the Idealware CMS report is out, I get to have my say about it. Here’s the first post, there might be more to come.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2008

I'm prepping for a workshop on Social Media and wanted do a round up of recent compelling examples of arts organizations using social media strategies and tools. I've covered arts organizations and social media here and there over the past three years and last winter co-wrote a cover story article with Rebecca Krause-Hardie for ArtsReach.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

What should we be building to help artists make and sell art, engage their audiences, and connect to other artists? What lies just beyond the current state of the art, for the arts? If your panel isn’t on the list, add a link and title in the comments. What artistic problems need a dose of geek teamwork?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

I’ve had a lot of experience with online contests, both as a participant (winner) and working two reflection papers for the Case Foundation ‘s America’s Giving Challenge. Get your base to give first. Gather your tribe and rally the base. Keep cheer leading no matter what happens.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Arts and cultural organizations have an advantage over other nonprofit organizations : they have things to take pictures of. Why not give them a sneak peak online or remind them what they are missing out on by not visiting regularly? This picture got over 10,000 likes and lots of comments. Picture of the Day.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 28, 2016

Knowing that those three days are so jam-packed with content, I often get asked what bbcon offers for arts administrators, and the answer is…a lot! So I went ahead and picked out some of the top sessions for Arts & Cultural organization to make planning your conference journey just a little bit easier.

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

However, given the uncertainty of what makes a good blog post a great blog post, there are some tried-and-true formulas and rules you can follow to give your site a leg up in the virtual world. Start by researching blog comments that relate to the topics you post and determine what sort of content drives the most conversation.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 6, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Giving up, a little August 6, 2007 As you might know, I migrated from using a MacBook Pro laptop as my primary desktop, to eating my own dogfood, as it were, and using Ubuntu Linux as my primary desktop.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 25, 2020

If you have a spring giving day, let me encourage you to take parts, it not all of it online. General Tips to Keep Your Giving Day Going at Full Steam. Livestream Ideas for Giving Days. Use Facebook to host live streams or post specific messages for your Giving Day. Preparing to Livestream on Your Virtual Giving Day.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

Give it up for Lent (varies; usually in March). If you know you have a supporter base that are planning to give up drinks, treats, or Starbucks, challenge them to donate what they would spend on those weekly cocktails or daily croissants to your cause. We’re willing to bet $1 that there’s at least one you haven’t thought of.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2008

  It solves the problem of monitoring blog comments where people specifically mention you.     People can make comments about you on other blogs and if you only track links from blog posts, you won't see it.     BackType lets you find, follow and share comments from across the web.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Eighteen months ago, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To a New Manager ?” That question generated 603 comments and 690 recommendations. within the discussion forum for the LinkedIn group Linked 2 Leadership. Some people suggested more than one book. Covey and John C.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 18, 2021

The art of persuasion is a science that everyone has the ability to improve upon, according to psychologist Dr. Robert Cialdini. For the most effective use of your testimonials, include (where possible) a headshot along with the name, title, and employer of the person giving the review. Please let us know in the comments!

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 4, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, March 4, 2011 Research Friday: "The Art of Data Interpretation" posted by Robert F. We welcome your comments and feedback. Research isnt just the science of collecting data, it is also the art of interpreting, within the context of all other available information, what that data actually mean. Ashcraft, Ph.D.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

As you start planning messaging and emails for Giving Tuesday, spread a little love to your donation forms too. Below I will outline the five tips that can help you stand out from the crowd on a day like Giving Tuesday but are also good enhancements for your everyday forms. Make it easy to give monthly.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 20, 2020

Developed in 2019 and envisioned by the Seattle Public Library Foundation, Library Giving Day was created to support libraries nationwide. This one-day giving event was formed to encourage patrons to support their individual library systems and this year will be held on April 23. Step 4: Develop a Day-of Digital Communications Plan.

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Qgiv

JULY 22, 2021

It is an art and a science, Lou says. Lou: Most importantly, you want to make sure that you’ve done a good job with your research to identify those individuals that would have a strong affinity to your cause and propensity for giving at a major gift level. JoAnn: Can you give an example for our readers? Lou: Right.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The Davey Awards are sanctioned and judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts , a top-tier body of select professionals from the “Who’s Who” of acclaimed media, advertising, and marketing firms. SILVER – Virtual & Remote Experiences-Arts & Culture for Virtual & Remote. NMAAHC: A Seat at the Table Event.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 4, 2010

I hope you'll share your thoughts in the comments. Wikipedia Loves Art, Take One The first version of Wikipedia Loves Art first took place in February 2009. Over 13,000 photographs were submitted by 102 photographers at the fifteen different institutions, documenting about 6,200 pieces of art.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

Board members can monitor the organization’s Facebook account to see when people start birthday or personal fundraisers and then reach out, thank the volunteer, and give them pre-written tips about how to raise the most money. Follow up with lapsed monthly donors Monthly donors may stop giving because a credit card expired or was shut down.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Giving Guru Marnie Webb is Co-CEO of TechSoup Global where under her leadership the NetSquared initiative is in its fourth year of helping nonprofits worldwide use innovative web tools to increase their reach and impact. Submit your question in the comments of this post, or check out the many ways to ask our Giving Gurus.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2011

Arts and Social Media. For example, you could collect number of fans or the post to like or commenting ratio – without having to survey other organizations. If you wanted to gather information that isn’t publically available, you could collect useful data points in a survey using a free tool like Google Forms.

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NetWits

JUNE 20, 2012

Social media has revolutionized the way tech savvy arts and cultural organizations communicate. Social media gives organizations the chance to go beyond just providing updates to their followers. Let’s talk about it in the comments below or in the Altru Community ! They don’t just convey information; they have conversations.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2021

Fundraising is both an art and a science. These scenarios could include: an Executive Director or CEO inviting the board to meet and give feedback on the final slate of Development Director or Major Gift Officer candidates. . Drop them in the comments below! . More than half said they would leave their job within two years. .

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NetWits

JULY 12, 2012

Your young alumni may want a way to get involved without having to donate money in a down economy…are you giving them opportunities? Know that writing is an art…AND a science. Telling your school’s story clearly and succinctly will give you the opportunity to differentiate yourself, gain clarity and earn trust.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

I’m also excited to announce that I’ll be giving away a copy of the book for free to a reader! No one in my family has ever worked at a nonprofit, and we definitely don’t have a tradition of giving to causes in our family.) I co-founded a nonprofit called “The Moon Balloon Project” and worked for arts in healthcare nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2008

The GiveList is great idea from Allison Fine and Marnie Webb that is encouraging conversation and other ways to give contributions that aren't cash to charitable causes. When I heard about the idea from Allison Fine I immediately thought about the work of Lewis Hyde and gift economies or the art of pay it forward.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, April 1, 2011 Research Friday: Why Do People Stop Giving? We welcome your comments and feedback. And I tell my students that Ill give to any of the worthy causes they pour their hearts into, but they have to ask me in person (not on Facebook)! As the old adage goes, "people give to people, not causes."

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Connection Cafe

JULY 30, 2013

We hope you’ll listen, comment, and share. Jim Hackney with Alexander Haas shares his perspective on giving in the arts and culture sector. Research & Trends Arts & Cultural donor retention fundraising npVOICES overhead retention' Subscribe in iTunes Subscribe in a reader.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2006

During the week the young women in the program from Armenia , Azerbaijan and Georgia wrote their own posts answering the question, we commented on their posts and they commented on each other's posts. If you know of more cool projects or individual artists using art for social change, I'd love to hear about them.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 11, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, March 11, 2011 Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing or Decreasing?" We welcome your comments and feedback. Giving USA began tracking U.S. giving in 1955. However, in real dollars, religious giving is growing… slowly … by about 2 percent a year over the past 40 years.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2010

Arts Council of Silicon Valley Staff. That particular wall post had 31 comments and 15 likes, way higher than other types of posts. NutShell Mail is an software that aggregates comments and likes on your fan page and delivers it in one email. Understand why we had more new fans on a certain day. Rinse and repeat.&#.

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