Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By Rob Leighton , Executive Director and Founder at iMission Institute – a social sector marketing agency and technology consulting firm specializing in helping nonprofits raise more money, fire up engagement, and streamline work. Tech integrations: See how the application integrates with other tools you use. Your potential donors.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2024

APIs and the Art of the Possible (Panel) Panelists include Nick Marchese of Emma Willard School, Shandor Simon of Beaver Country Day School, and Stephen Boyle of Blackbaud The power of APIs lies in their ability to seamlessly connect disparate systems, unlock data silos, and facilitate the exchange of information in real-time.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 28, 2022

Members who view their associations as early adopters of tech are 72% satisfied with their organization and are more likely to stay connected, renew membership, and promote their association. . If your current software fails to meet these requirements, or is built on a legacy system , it’s time to consider a new AMS.

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EveryAction

MARCH 8, 2023

Ask if they’re capturing and maintaining data in places such as spreadsheets or email inboxes to make sure you migrate all necessary information into your new software system. Create a list of all queries, reports, exports, and dashboards that your organization uses so that they can be created in the new system as appropriate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

In the short-term, older donors are going to give the most money, but younger generations are more likely to give their time, in volunteer hours, serve on an organization’s board of directors, and have connections to corporate giving opportunities. They are highly tech-savvy, having grown up with smartphones and social media.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Taking inspiration from divine connections The challenge of outdated systems Sharon Tennyson, Distribution Coordinator for Adventist Review Magazine , the flagship journal of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, encountered a significant hurdle with their previous donor database. The system has exceeded our expectations.” “We The outcome?

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Asking members what’s keeping them up at night gives them a voice and allows them to be heard more broadly,” said Bruce Moe, Executive Director and CEO of Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA). Our previous systems required us to pay someone who understood the systems to set up process automations with custom code.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Jason Samuels is the director of innovation and technology at the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) in Minneapolis. Using Tech Impact's Office 365 DIY Migration Workshop. " Samuels found the entire Tech Impact Office 365 DIY Migration workshop entirely suitable for an accidental techie like himself.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

A tech-savvy team is essential for nonprofit organizations that want to thrive in the digital age. In this post, I will briefly explain how to pinpoint which technology skills folks need, assess current skill levels, provide training that doesn’t stink, and nurture a technology-positive culture where tech skills are a priority.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

This is a story about acknowledging how there isn’t one piece of software that can solve all your problems, which is why the extensibility of your systems is so important. You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 18, 2022

Here’s how your entire organization can benefit from a modern AMS system like Nimble AMS. But here’s one thing they have in common: A modern association management software (AMS) system can help each one of them work more efficiently and accomplish their goals more effectively. . Attract and retain staff. Accounting .

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Director of Enterprise Sales & Alliances. While a lot of AMS systems have caught up now, we know that the only thing constant in the world of systems and technology is change. We have seen other AMS systems where different clients are on different versions of the software and that is a recipe for disaster.”.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 27, 2022

Associations are looking for innovative association management software (AMS) like email marketing, content management systems, e-commerce platforms, job boards, and learning solutions to transform MX. . According to the 2022 Community Brands Association Trends Study , Pros prioritize technology used to improve MX. Download now.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Presented by: Tim Sarrantonio , Director of Corporate Brand at Neon One. Also, visit GoToWebinar’s Attendee System Check for information on how to join and attend this webinar. Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (1 hour). Cost: Free. Have you ever sat down with someone in the middle of a movie?

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 24, 2022

The truth is that some AMS systems require customers to wait for big (and sometimes costly) upgrades. A true cloud-based AMS system provides straightforward access to your software. TIP: Not all Salesforce-based AMS systems ensure customers are on the same version. That was impossible in our old system. It’s liberating.

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Bonterra

APRIL 11, 2024

Data bootcamp Grantees will participate in an immersive, supportive onboarding process designed to help them consolidate fragmented systems and begin making data-driven fundraising decisions. Amy Barch Founder and Executive Director, Turn90, Jumpstart grantee “Investing in Jumpstart was a no brainer.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. They learned how to get less tech-savvy donors to participate, how to avoid lag time, and fresh and exciting ways to promote their events. 3) Grow your social media presence by following your supporters.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This need for flexibility is reflected in the grantmaking track at this year’s virtual bbcon, Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good, happening October 17–20. Elizabeth Marenakos, Director of Product Marketing, Blackbaud. SPEAKER: Lisa Tacker, Director of IT and CRM Systems Specialist, Two Ten Footwear Foundation.

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NTEN

AUGUST 2, 2012

As always, no executive directors or board members were harmed in the writing of this article. And hat-tip to Allan Benamer and the "Confessions of a Former Non-Profit Executive Director" blog for inspiration for this series). I mean, they’re probably experts in all tech stuff since they can post lots of YouTube videos, right?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Dozier, CIO of the Georgia Tech Foundation. With more than 38 years of experience in higher education advancement, Dwight is an active participant in his profession, currently serving as a member of the board of directors for the Association of Advancement Services Professionals. Q: What led you to working in higher education?

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

“Nonprofits tend to invest more in their missions and programs, and not necessarily in technology resources,” Anthony Pisapia, Director of Development and Programs for Tech Impact, explained. ” The post Technology Challenges Nonprofits Face appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The goals of the DEI Open Source Commons team center around leveling the playing field for everyone in tech by increasing diversity and inclusion at Salesforce community events, in addition to creating and modeling a toolkit that groups can use towards their own diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. “I About the Author.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2019

By Maria De La Guardia , design director and brand strategist at Bureau for Good , a design agency that helps nonprofits explain why they matter across digital and print media. We found an exponential growth in the use of technology by low-income people,” executive director Linda Bopp says.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Does the thought of creating a tech plan for your organization seem overwhelming? Never fear, the incredible tech planners are here to help! Julie Elmore, library director, Oakland City-Columbia Township Public Library (Indiana). The Director's Perspective. A mysterious process? Our guests for this webinar were.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

The first step for any nonprofit, is to either build or buy a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to create a history of each supporter, recording their donations, if they volunteered, attended your event, or even sent you an email! A personal thank you from your nonprofit’s Executive Director will go a long way.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Jason Samuels is the director of innovation and technology at the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) in Minneapolis. Using Tech Impact's Office 365 DIY Migration Workshop. " Samuels found the entire Tech Impact Office 365 DIY Migration workshop entirely suitable for an accidental techie like himself.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 9, 2012

Yet, it's still a brand-new year, making it a great time to think about your tech plan for the next few years. And TechSoup's Tech Planning forum offers just that. Here at TechSoup, Richard wears the hat of senior director for information systems security. Planning Makes Perfect: Tech Planning Spotlight.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 21, 2013

When the Women’s Law Project decided to upgrade their computing capabilities earlier this year, IT Director and Programs Manager Barbara DiTullio knew she wanted a system that would provide flexibility, efficiency, and security. Our Impact'

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2022

Lora Cowan , assistant director, advancement services at Tennessee Technological University. Rosalinda Miguel , assistant to the director at Posse Foundation. Sarah Cassidy , director, external affairs at Cancer Hope network, Inc. Prakash Thapaliya , fund development systems administrator at Closer to Home.

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Forum One

MARCH 16, 2021

Speakers: Christina Crawley , Managing Director, Marketing, Forum One Rachel Roberts , Senior Director, Channel Deployment, Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Speakers: Kurt Voelker , VP Business Strategy and Growth, Forum One Corey Jones , Creative Director, Forum One. Read the full description.

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NTEN

JANUARY 12, 2011

Let's Talk about Tech, Baby As simple as it may seem, making the commitment to talk about technology in your organization is a good start. Technology is the unintuitive phone system, the frustrating donor management system, the computer that blue screens every time it has more than three windows open. Many non-tech people (i.e.,

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NTEN

AUGUST 13, 2012

If you've been keeping up with this blog series about applications of our annual Nonprofit Tech Staffing & Investments research, you've noticed that we refer to "Tech Adoption" when gauging the impact of staffing levels or investments on an organization. What is Tech Adoption? "We

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

” Information Technologies Director and Programs Manager, Barbara DiTullio. Systems Administrator, Garrett Taylor. They (Tech Impact) understand that we don’t have the same resources that for-profit organizations do, but we still have the same tech needs.” Director of Information Technology, Curt Dennett.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 9, 2020

Here are three things I would want to know before buying a new association management system. Multiple factors go into the cost of a new AMS system. Plus, pricing between any two AMS systems is not always an apples-to-apples comparison. It’s important to understand several concepts before evaluating the cost of a new AMS system.

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VisionLink

APRIL 9, 2020

Thousands of COVID-19 volunteers and donated essential supplies are matched with states’ needs through an innovative pro bono tech and volunteer partnership BOULDER, CO, April 9, 2020 – Americans are no strangers to disasters. A hallmark of U.S. Sterling Volunteers will provide free background checks for COVID-19 volunteers and responders.

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Candid

JANUARY 5, 2023

Chantal Forster, Executive Director, TAG ( Technology Association of Grantmakers ). Last month, at the TAG2022 conference for global philanthropy tech in San Antonio, we featured a panel on the future of social sector data that only scratched the surface of core issues such as: . Is social sector data a type of public good?

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NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

Established in 2008 as a collaborative response to the growing number of complex elder abuse cases in NYC, the NYC Elder Abuse Center helps professionals, organizations, and systems prevent elder abuse and improve their response to it. In order to accomplish the goals of social media strategy, Deputy Director Risa Breckman knew that 1.)

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