Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Thanks to the Social Web, there is no shortage of possible topics for your nonprofit to blog about. Still, understand that the content your nonprofit blog publishes, the higher your ROI. If your nonprofit has yet to start blogging or wants to improve your your blogging strategy, Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Post Calls to Action.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 19, 2012

On August 1, Google quietly launched Google Wallet for the Web – and the technology has the possibility of transforming online and mobile fundraising as we’ know it. Also, nonprofits that have been wise to mobilize their Web content and build their mobile lists could text links to Google Wallet donation pages.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

in August 2009 and within a few months came to the conclusion that blogging had been the missing piece in my social media campaigns. If your nonprofit has yet to start a blog or already blogs but struggles with ideas for fresh content, then hopefully the 11 blog content ideas listed below will help. That said, mix it up!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 7, 2012

But not just any money -- we talk about the most difficult money to raise: the unrestricted funding that is the lifeblood for a social entrepreneur. But, unrestricted funding is far harder to raise, because the donor is investing in the leadership of the organization as opposed to a specific set of deliverables.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

This evolution has been driven by several factors: The need for increased engagement A more personalized approach to connecting with donors The popularity of activity trackers, such as Fitbit and Apple Watch And you cannot underestimate the importance of mobile fundraising. About 28% of online contributions are made from a cell phone.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

They demand the online giving experience to be nearly instantaneous, easy, secure, personalized, mobile-friendly, and reflective of your brand and mission. As the organization raising private funds for Washington state’s picture-perfect national parks— Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic—the Fund relies on highly visual communications.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

This is the third post in a year-long blog and webinar series called 101 Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Also important to be aware of is that 26% of online donations made in 2019 occurred on a mobile device. 5) Add an optional mobile number field. in 2019 and accounts for 8.7%

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

A lot of time, effort, and preparation goes into ensuring end-of-year campaigns produce all the funds needed for organizations to sustain their important missions. Donors can make an individual or team fundraising page and collect funds on your organization’s behalf by soliciting their networks.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

The Allstate Foundation not only provides resources directly to youth-led service initiatives but also involves youth in funding decisions. But grantmakers need not create a new program to fund youth service programs, noted Weatherford. Funding lines don’t necessarily have to change to support service,” he said. “We

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 5, 2016

Nonprofit data nerds will love this new resource from Media Impact Funders and Foundation Center called “ Foundation Maps for Media Funding ,” a free, interactive mapping and research tool that shows the full scope of philanthropically funded media projects worldwide since 2009. Select details for more grant detail.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

“Mobilizing for Impact.” Through this three-year project—made possible with support from the Lavelle Fund for the Blind as well as India’s adoption of a new copyright exception for people with print disabilities —we will pilot Bookshare International at scale in India.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

American University in Bulgaria created a fund to support students affected by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. CARE ‘s Ukraine Crisis Fund is raising funds to help the millions put at risk because of the conflict. Global Impact created a Ukraine Response Fund to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Level up your annual fund appeals Are you sending an annual fundraising appeal at the end of the year? Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits by Heather Mansfield. Build a mobile strategy now with the help of this book. To So Funded! So is almost every other nonprofit. From So What? Happy reading!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Thus, over the next three weeks I am going to blog a series of fundraising and social media best practices specifically tailored for small NGOs with the hope that I can use my experience and my social networks to be of service. 1) Launch a new website that is mobile-optimized. However,ngo and.ong will be available soon.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

With thousands dead and more now homeless as a result of these earthquakes, it’s imperative that relief organizations mobilize quickly to help stabilize the situation in Turkey and Syria. The Syrian American Medical Society is collecting funds to support medical efforts in the area. Feed the Hunger, Inc.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

When the Supreme Court gutted race-conscious admissions last summer and the American Alliance for Equal Rights followed with a lawsuit against the Fearless Fund, some in the philanthropic sector feared that demographic data had become a potential liability.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Optimize for mobile Make sure your fundraising efforts are mobile-friendly , as many people donate online and with mobile devices. Remember that post-GivingTuesday fundraising is an opportunity to build on the momentum generated on GivingTuesday and sustain your organization’s funding.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 11, 2014

Nonprofits that have not yet mobilized their online communications and fundraising campaigns will start to pay the price literally in lost donations in 2014. Websites, blogs, and e-newsletters that are responsively designed will become more common place in 2014 and will incorporate elements of flat design for optimal mobile browsing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

That was a 21% decrease from the previous year, but the decrease is mostly likely due to poor online fundraising practices , such as not having a mobile-optimized donate page and e-newsletter design. With that said, below are 10 e-newsletter best practices that can help your nonprofit raise more funds online: 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 26, 2012

Guest Post: The Future is Now: Mobile Strategies for Social Impact. A Pew report released just last week declared that “the rise of mobile is changing the story” about the digital divide. In the age of mobile apps and hackathons, why is support for mobile strategies and projects lagging in the social sector?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 3, 2024

Text-to-give allows your donors to give through their phone bill, while text-to-donate takes your donors to a mobile donation form to complete their transactions. Mobile fundraising helps you reach a broader audience while also encouraging spontaneous giving. 8 text-to-give platforms for nonprofits 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

in August 2009 and within a few months came to the conclusion that blogging had been the missing piece in my social media campaigns. If your nonprofit has yet to start a blog or already blogs but struggles with ideas for fresh content, then hopefully the 11 blog content ideas listed below will help. That said, mix it up!

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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2023

It is only in recent years that we have seen an emerging shift in the philanthropic response from relief to resilience , from funding recovery efforts to engaging with the root causes of many natural disasters. Two decades later, disaster recovery remains an essential part of wildfire funding. That is no longer the case.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2013

The workshop topics included trends in digital media consumption, social media, engagement on mobile devices and a variety of community foundation projects funded by the Knight Community Information Challenge. Participants were a mix of CEOs and senior staff. This blog post is a summary of my notes from the day.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

A donation drive is a purposeful and organized effort to mobilize individuals, communities, or businesses to contribute resources, typically in the form of monetary funds, goods, or services, towards a specific cause or charitable organization. It’s a platform to share your story and connect with a broader audience.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2022

Who is funding them, and what activities do donors support? To help the sector understand the emerging funding picture, Candid prioritizes collecting current, “real-time” data. When a humanitarian crisis occurs, Candid mobilizes a team to collect information about the philanthropic response. foundations’ giving.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

That was my number one priority when writing the book… to create a comprehensive, useful social and mobile media how-to guide for nonprofits. Subscribe to social media and mobile technology blogs. Get the necessary training (HTML, digital photography, video, social media, and mobile technology). 7) Blogging.

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Candid

AUGUST 10, 2023

The unfulfilled promises of blockchain to advance social good, a proliferation of mobile apps in developing countries that failed to garner adoption , and cheap laptops that were going to change the world are just a few examples. Consider the persistent gender gap in access to both mobile phones and the internet.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

While some stay, others change the way we use computers and mobiles devices every day. Mobile Donations. With close to 70% of cell phone users using their mobile device to access the internet, raising money through mobile donations is an area that is expected to only grow. Mobile web design.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

Nonprofit website design and online fundraising have dramatically changed in recent years due to the rapid rise of social media and mobile communications. World Wildlife Fund Website :: March 15, 2008. It’s also worth noting that social media, not even blogging, is not yet integrated into their website.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2023

Mobile app. Bloomerang’s mobile app allows fundraisers to stay informed while on the go. Update donor profiles, track donations in real-time, and research supporters as needed, all from your mobile device. Receive funds immediately through automatic donation transfers. Manage your campaigns using a convenient mobile app.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Mobile matters for nonprofits, charities, and libraries. Luckily, TechSoup is here to help, with mobile-website creation tools and all the resources you need to plan and implement a solid mobile strategy. Mobile by the Numbers. Over 15% of U.S. Over 15% of U.S. So What Does Your Organization Need to Do? The Guide By Cell.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Private and independent schools rely on tuition to fund operations. Without the steady cash flow of tuition, schools might not meet budget, payroll may need to be sourced from other funds, and the ability to maintain academic and extracurricular programs may suffer. Funds are placed in FDIC-insured custodial accounts.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2023

When a “big idea” concept is identified, such as mobile phone alerts of relevant fundraising opportunities, we design an experiment to understand whether this service would be valuable to our customers. The post Centering the user perspective appeared first on Candid Blog. The answer we got was “no!”

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Whatever you want to call them , there’s no doubting their importance in funding the nonprofit sector in future decades. In a study conducted by the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, those who said they’d volunteered in the last 12 months donated as much as 10x more than respondents who had not volunteered at all in that same time span.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

To meet demand, the foundation launched two rapid response funds for public health and social justice initiatives within a month of each other. The foundation needed to mobilize the funds and turn them into grants that would tangibly change the lives of Headwaters’ communities in real time. But that also presented a challenge.

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M+R

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By mobilizing communities in support of solutions that center their needs, nonprofits can exert pressure on decision-makers to allocate resources where they are most needed and best utilized. And advocacy must extend beyond funding concerns (though funding is necessary and nice!)

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