Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2017

Almost four years ago, I wrote my experience as a participant n a design-thinking lab to give input on a digital strategy for a philanthropy. The design lab was facilitated by Pete Maher, founder of Luma Institute. I even facilitated design labs to help with the research for my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit. I admit it.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Use ChatGPT to design and conduct surveys and market research. Streamline event registration and ticketing processes with an AI-powered chatbot. Eliza was a natural language processing program created to explore the dynamics of conversation between humans and machines. In other words, you need a bot of your own.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

Once the team aggregated the data and they were able to form a hypothesis, test it and confirm a need. Additionally, the team was able to leverage certifications, one of which is a Workforce-ready certificate designed for members who are new to the industry.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Sandy Marsico, Founder and CEO of Sandstorm Design, described the challenge of balancing risk with growth like this: “You need the courage to take chances and the stomach to handle anxiety. These funds are designated for experimentation. Preparing a board to tolerate risk, is a sales process. Association 4.0

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Media Cause

AUGUST 9, 2021

Within Media Cause’s Creative, Brand, and Design team, one of our favorite things to do— besides creating incredible work for our clients—is sharing inspirational and educational resources with each other: articles, POVs, webinars, classes, books, case studies, blogs, tutorials, cheese. Creative-problem solving on a small budget.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 14, 2023

Ask your website designer if your website is verified with through Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools. You’ll then be able to upload photos, hours, contact information, and complete a verification process to ensure that only staff at your nonprofit has the ability to edit the page.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Like everything else, though, pop-up technology has evolved considerably, allowing you to segment, test, and optimize. This can help you continuously retarget them and nurture them through the process of engaging with your organization. Test out the options. Test different CTAs, different value propositions, timing, etc.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

As a designer for nonprofits, I constantly reference these guidelines when making design decisions. Now that you’ve gotten familiar with WCAG, I want to share some resources that have helped me comply with these guidelines when making design decisions. These tools are a great starting point for creating accessible designs.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 14, 2023

Initially Bard, the underdog who I was rooting for, failed this test miserably. Here is how the bots describe themselves: ChatGPT Bard Artificial Intelligence Language Model: ChatGPT is an advanced AI language model that can process and generate human-like text based on the input it receives. The C-Bot is the clear winner of this test.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In our Service Design: Where Social Impact Meets Innovation webinar, we defined service design, described how service design fits into the social sector, and broke down how mission-driven organizations can apply it to their work. . There are 4 key phases for service design: Align, Research, Ideate, and Prototype.

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EveryAction

MARCH 8, 2023

Designate a point person for your new software implementation. Include a comprehensive checklist in your staff onboarding process that helps to ensure the security of your data and make sure new staff members have the tools they need to do their jobs. Revisit your staff onboarding checklist. Plan the implementation timeline.

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Association Analytics

JULY 20, 2021

Throughout the evaluation process, it’s important to keep your association’s unique goals and success metrics top-of-mind. And don’t forget to test, test, test before launching. They’ve done this before for other clients and are adept at the repeatable, proven processes which allows for a quick and seamless integration.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Machine Learning, predictive modeling, and natural language processing are a few of the ways AI makes data more meaningful. Algorithms can be designed to be objective and unbiased, reducing the risk of human error and judgment in decision-making. Improved decision-making AI can provide data-driven recommendations.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 15, 2014

I recently published the last post in my series about the nonprofit web design process and thought it would be helpful to have a final summary for the entire series. Usability Tests : Types of usability tests you can conduct, participant recruiting, task definition and creating a prototype. User Research.

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Byte Technology

MAY 16, 2017

That said, not all contact forms are considered equal, especially those designed for WordPress sites where there are so many choices for customization. Doing so makes the process of completing the form more laborious, and hence some users many abandon their attempt and move on. Don’t overthink the amount of information you’ll need.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The other day I attended an information session for a new initiative centered around increasing diversity in design. It was created and hosted by one of the largest design firms in the world, and because of their reputation and great PR team, the call was filled with designers, architects, and executives all ready to join the cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Last month, I participated in a Design Thinking Lab with network leadership practitioners convened by the Leadership Learning Community. The session was an introduction to design thinking methods and to generate ideas for instructional modules for networked leadership development. That is not design thinking.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

“Whether you are developing a job description or trying to improve the vetting and selection process. HR analytics can bring objectivity to what is frequently a highly subjective process. You risk hiring someone who will be unhappy as a result of multiple misunderstandings due to the speedy process. I love that answer.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2023

While we have several channels for gathering customer feedback, UX research is unique since it is about partnering with our current and prospective users to help us understand and adjust to their needs and motivations during the product development process. Sometimes we encounter unexpected insights or novel ways that people use our products.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 2, 2014

Note: This is the tenth in a series of posts about the Nonprofit Web Design Process. The visual design details the final look and feel of the website. Purposes for the Visual Design phase include: Agreeing on a creative vision and personality for the web presence. Methodology. Deliverables. What’s Next.

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

For example, DoNotPay , a legal services chatbot designed to challenge parking tickets and navigate small claims courts, faced criticism for potentially oversimplifying legal issues and providing inaccurate advice. Test, test, test: Generative AI is not a pot roast; you can’t set it and forget it.

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CauseVox

JULY 26, 2023

Whether you’re a nonprofit professional, a fundraiser, or a passionate supporter, this webinar is designed to provide valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your fundraising efforts. Responsive design, streamlined navigation, fast loading times, and clear calls-to-action, and how they contribute to a seamless user experience.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

All About Donation Pages Donation pages—sometimes known as giving or fundraising pages—are special webpages designed to rally financial support for a cause or individual. They list out the important facts about your mission, streamline the donation process, and often provide options for one-off or recurring donations.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 17, 2013

My team here at Blackbaud works with nonprofits to design online experiences. We design desktop websites, responsive and mobile-friendly websites, event fundraising sites, mobile apps, email messages, donation forms, you name it. Usability Tests. Visual Design. Solution Design. Card Sorts. Content Strategy.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The implementation process for a new CRM will depend on what CRM you are switching to, your organization’s budget, and the digital strategy your CRM will be a part of. Start your research process by first assessing your current situation. Be prepared for the CRM implementation process to take several months at a minimum.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Note: This is the fourth in a series of posts about the Nonprofit Web Design Process. Card sorts are a form of usability testing that help us understand how users group and label content. Our purposes for Card Sort tests are: To learn how users or stakeholders might organize the content on your website. Methodology.

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CauseVox

JUNE 30, 2023

Whether you’re a nonprofit professional, a fundraiser, or a passionate supporter, this webinar is designed to provide valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your fundraising efforts. Responsive design, streamlined navigation, fast loading times, and clear calls-to-action, and how they contribute to a seamless user experience.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Note: This is the ninth in a series of posts about the Nonprofit Web Design Process. It’s best to get buy-in on wireframes first so we can truly focus on creative look and feel during the visual design phase of the project. These are the basic wireframes you’ll need to provide for the visual design to commence.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 27, 2013

Note: This is the seventh in a series of posts about the Nonprofit Web Design Process. Quote from Kristina Halvorson) It’s an essential step in the Web Design process that’s often overlooked or skimped upon. Usability Tests. Visual Design. Solution Design. Deliverables. What’s Next. Card Sorts.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Note: This is the eighth in a series of posts about the Nonprofit Web Design Process. Card Sort tests are a very helpful input to help determine which groups make the most sense for end-users of the website. Usability Tests. Visual Design. Solution Design. Surveys and Interviews. Card Sorts. Wireframes.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Note: This is the sixth in a series of posts about the Nonprofit Web Design Process. When they’re based on solid user research, personas can be great tools for helping your design team and internal stakeholders truly understand your audiences. Usability Tests. Visual Design. Solution Design. Methodology.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Consider using Google Analytics dashboards for nonprofits to help simplify the process of gathering data and drawing meaningful conclusions. If your site doesn’t have a responsive design (meaning it displays well on computers, phones, and tablets), it’s time for an upgrade. So how do you tell if your website works on different devices?

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

Picking the right design and color is crucial, but choosing the right words is equally important. If you’re worried about cutting down the length of your call to action, use the WYLTIWLT test to make sure your call to action button will make sense to website visitors. I would like to.

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Kindful

AUGUST 28, 2023

Kindful offers a beautifully designed, intuitive, fully integrated online fundraising CRM. Write tests & make sure they pass. You may be writing components or features from scratch, refactoring code, adding incremental improvements, writing and maintaining technical documentation, writing tests, and fixing bugs.

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Whole Whale

MAY 31, 2023

Making your email marketing strategy more accessible involves ensuring that your email content and design are inclusive and usable by people with a wide range of abilities, including those with disabilities. Incorporate good design practices to provide a great user experience and bring positive awareness to your brand.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 1, 2022

The top nonprofit websites have more than just solid design and engaging content. Or, if you’re designing your website from scratch, you’ll need a full understanding of what you want your new website to do. Either way, you should start the CMS research process by defining your website needs. Accessible design.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 4, 2023

Visit the USPS store to choose a design that matches your mission. Optimize Your Design Your design doesn’t need to be fancy. At a minimum, make sure your designer: Uses 1-inch margins and 14-point type in the body text. Uses USPS address placement standards and ensures your letter set complies with the tap test.

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