TechImpact

JANUARY 9, 2014

For example, say a volunteer is also a parent who annually donates to your nonprofit. Salesforce has the most powerful reporting capabilities out and is extremely customizable, making it easy to understand who has donated over $1,000 to your nonprofit within the last 6 months between the ages of 50-56 a breeze, for example.

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JANUARY 26, 2015

LGBT organizations, for example, are using channels like Facebook, Twitter […]. The post How LGBT Organizations Use Social Media For Social Good appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

For example: launching your blog at the same time as a white paper, or a webinar series at the same time as your new social media feed. Seeing an empty Instagram feed or a blog with no posts is an easy way to turn someone away. that’s been stocked with content.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 16, 2013

For example, the links that are clicked the most already should be at the of lists, and links that are less trafficked should be at the bottom. The post 3 SEO Strategies To Increase Your Nonprofit’s Online Reach appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Quality over quantity content.

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JUNE 19, 2014

In previous years, knowing whether or not anyone read your blog was impossible to know. If, for example, you want to increase the number of Twitter followers your nonprofit has, or the number of donors donate to your organization per year, start there. Image courtesy of University of Minnesota.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

For example, keeping your emails under 400 character will help you hash out what is truly important to your message, and what can be left out. In a January blog post , we explored the importance of designing visually engaging emails. Try setting a character limit, like a tweet, before you type up your next call to action.

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DECEMBER 30, 2013

For example, if you need volunteers to help at an event, explain the importance of the event and how it will enrich an attendees life. The post 5 Ways To Increase Your Nonprofit’s Email Engagement appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Give first, ask second.

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JULY 31, 2014

The benefits of cloud computing has been a well covered topic on this blog , and many other blogs like it. Examples of public clouds include Amazon Web Services, GoogleDocs, and IBM Cloud Services. Image courtesy of US News. That information has already been well disseminated, and understood. What is a private cloud.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Image courtesy of Karma411 Blog. Frank provides an example schedule for keeping the event cycle going. The post 7 Secrets To Launching A Successful Fundraising Event appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Every nonprofit and foundation wants to get the most out their fundraising campaigns.

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MARCH 26, 2014

This is an example of strategic popups being used well. The post 4 Ways To Optimize Your Nonprofit’s Donation Page appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Popups can be a blessing, or a curse. If you land even even a few recurring donations, it was worth the initial investment.

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AUGUST 7, 2014

Real world example. Every little bit helps, and this is a shining example of how even a small nonprofit can find success with the right formula. The post New Mobile Giving Facts You Must Know appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Here is a continuation of the talking points we laid out in our last blog post that might help you convince your board your nonprofit needs a CRM implemented sooner rather than later. Some examples of this include improved member loyalty, volunteer engagement, employee motivation, and better information being abailable for your management.

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JULY 17, 2014

In part 1 of this blog series , we discussed how essential posting and maintaining quality content on your nonprofit’s website is to generating traffic. In a previous blog post, we discuss in-depth strategies for optimizing your content for search engines. Commenting on other blogs. Image courtesy of imagecarnivore.

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JANUARY 23, 2014

For example, if you receive a particularly large donation, or a follower on your social media is constantly interacting with your Twitter feed, you should take the time to thank them for their support. The post 3 Unique Strategies To Thank Your Supporters On Social Media appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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JANUARY 7, 2014

For example, a CRM can immediately help you gather and store more information about your constituents, but will likely not not increase the efficiency of your. The post 3 Reasons Tech Implementations Fail And How To Avoid It appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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DECEMBER 11, 2013

A great example of an IaaS is Amazon Web Services which provides users the ability to store, backup, and access files and information. Google App Engine, Force.com and Microsoft Azure are all great examples of PaaS. Google App Engine, Force.com and Microsoft Azure are all great examples of PaaS. Platform as a Service (PaaS).

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DECEMBER 18, 2013

In an article posted originally on Beth Kanter’s blog , according to Tal Frankfurt of Cloud for Good, making the switch to Salesforce from an old outdated Excel spreadsheet aided him in doubling the amount of donations he received in a 12 month period. Also, the file is landlocked, unless the most recent version is emailed for reference.

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AUGUST 29, 2013

Beth Kanter, an expert in nonprofit networking, and Bahia Ramos, Director of the Communication Foundations Program for the Knight Foundation, co-authored a blog post, sharing their commentary and tips about the Playbook. The Knight Foundation gives the example of engaging over 500 donors to contribute and increase the total raised by 25%.

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JANUARY 6, 2014

5, $20, $50, and $200, and a blank space for any amount, for example. The post 5 Ways To Increase Donations Through Your Nonprofit’s Website appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Make donating easy. Provide buttons with set amount at intervals you feel potential donors will be comfortable with. $5,

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APRIL 29, 2014

For example, when working from home sometimes we let ourselves get distracted, and let a task that normally takes a few minutes take an hour or more. The post 8 Ways To Avoid Nonprofit Work Burnout appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Have a set goal for finish time each day, and week.

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JUNE 11, 2014

For example, Unicef created a sweat machine that turned sweat into drinkable water to raise awareness that 780 million people worldwide still do not have access to clean drinking water. The post 5 Common Sense Approaches To Effective Nonprofit Digital Marketing appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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AUGUST 4, 2014

It’s not the time when you submitted the tweet, blog post, or Facebook share. For example, if your post is simple adding to a conversation that’s already happening, it is okay if there is already a large following behind that particular hashtag. What drew huge engagement one week, could fail to even spark a hint of interest the next.

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JANUARY 21, 2014

For example, you may want to know the demographics viewing specific web pages, or interacting with your social media feeds. The post Your Nonprofit’s New Data Management Process appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Whatever the case may be, make sure it is collected in a consistent and relevant way.

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JANUARY 1, 2014

For example, some nonprofits require more raw computing power while others will require less. The post 4 Strategies To Help Assess Your Nonprofit’s Technology appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Each with a unique goal, different needs, and all conduct daily operations in a different way.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

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. The post [Part 1] Make A Case For Your Nonprofit’s CRM appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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JULY 16, 2014

These are all examples of ways you can contact your donors. The post 10 Ways To Segment Donors To Improve Nonprofit Fundraising Effectiveness appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. If they are receptive to weekly emails, do that. If they’re interacting with emails once per month, stick to that.

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AUGUST 25, 2014

Here are a few examples of reasons why your nonprofit needs to take a second look at cloud computing. The post Why Nonprofits Are Still Resisting Cloud, And Why They Should Stop appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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JUNE 24, 2014

For example, you might have two posts that are themes inspiration. The post 5 Steps To Increasing Your Facebook Reach appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. List sub-content categories. While both posts might be meant inspire, you might have used a meme for one post, but used a news article for another.

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OCTOBER 14, 2014

Don’t write ‘web design’ for example. The post Volunteers Do Their Best Work While Engaged appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. If when asked about the skill you need to see in a volunteer you reply: “digital stuff” chances are, you’re not exactly sure what you need that person to perform.

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OCTOBER 28, 2014

For example, if your nonprofit is far more busy during the holiday months of October – December, as most nonprofit organizations are, your payments will reflect that increased use. The post The Nonprofit Cloud: The Right Choice For Total Cost Of Ownership appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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JUNE 23, 2014

The direct benefits have been detailed in previous blog posts , but. Here are a few examples of what a cloud-based CRM like VolunteerConnect can change with proper use, training, and implementation. The post Clouds, Data, And Your Nonprofit appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

For example, an individual who makes a personal donation to your organization happens to be a board member at a business that is partnered with your nonprofit and gives donates regularly. The post 5 Digital Strategies Nonprofit Execs Should Bring To Their Board appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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