TechImpact

MARCH 17, 2014

These ten statistics about nonprofit technology, fundraising, and social media offers us insights into the effectiveness of our strategies, and can help us redesign strategies in the future. Source ) 13% of all charitable giving goes to Education organizations. Source ) 9% of all charitable giving foes to Health organizations.

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TechImpact

JUNE 2, 2014

Video content on a website is also proven to hold a visitor’s attention longer, and often communicates information to the viewer more effectively, and quickly. More effectively raise awareness. They put a face to the organization, and shows why your call-to-action is more important than another.

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TechImpact

MAY 27, 2014

But how can my nonprofit effectively spread our name? Because Twitter users receive a notification when someone follows them, regardless of who it is, you are effectively reaching across the cyber table to shake hands with that person. This is someone that may have otherwise never known about your organization.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Social media by itself is not a very effective channel for direct fundraising. In this case, the photo draws you in, and when you click through to the website , you can read full length stories and see great photos of children who have been helped by the organization. Donors love to see the behind-the-scenes work of the organization.

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TechImpact

MARCH 27, 2014

But, what is the best way to organize my webpages? Answers to these questions and so many more are imperative to ensuring your nonprofit’s website has an effective navigation system. Organizing your navigation. All of the information contained on your website needs to be organized in thoughtful clear manner.

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TechImpact

JUNE 12, 2014

And that’s good news for your nonprofit that is constantly looking to maximize the effectiveness of the tools it already has, and in some cases, add a new tool that works in harmony with the rest of its arsenal. Cloud computing enables big data, collaboration, more effective communication, and the ability to more effectively track outcomes.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 20, 2014

The truth is, without the help of data, effectively planning a fundraising strategy or maintaining high donor retention numbers makes a hard job near impossible. So it’s no surprise that some nonprofits struggle with effectively gathering, measuring, and utilizing their donor data. But, they don’t call it “Big Data” for nothing.

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TechImpact

JUNE 17, 2014

Good communications is key to the success of any nonprofit organization, or for-profit corporation. Without properly communicating with your Salesforce team what needs to done with what tool, your organization’s members will not be able to accurately and effectively utilize the software. Image courtesy of 501partners.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 9, 2014

Lets just start with the fact that Salesforce is free to all 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Salesforce is a powerful, effective tool used by hundreds of successful for, and nonprofit organization alike. Let that sink in. But do not let the lack of price tag fool you. Manage relationships.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 30, 2014

According to this study, the amount of Oxytocin the brain actually produces effectively predicted how willing people were to help others. According to the HBR article, there’s a formula for effective storytelling, too. This same chemical is also created when you’re reading stories. The formula.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Typically coming from individuals, people give to organizations for a vast sea of reasons, but ultimately, they give because they believe in the nonprofit’s mission. But only 1 in 3 say they have the tools they need to be effective. Tactics such as blogging and sharing video content increase the effectiveness further.

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TechImpact

JULY 8, 2014

The most effective employee is one who understands exactly what success looks like. In part 1 of this series, we put a lot of importance on training your employees to utilize your new CRM correctly, and effectively. The second, is the ability to track and improve the effectiveness of the practices you’re reporting on.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Not only to prove the effectiveness or the role of content marketing, but to look at traditional marketing techniques, and their antiquatedness. According to the CMO Council , 90% of consumers find custom content useful, while 78% believe organizations providing content are interested in building good relationships with them.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 27, 2014

Communicate effectively. Or getting too many or too few updates from a business or organization you’re interested in? When a volunteer signs up with your organization, ask them what types of emails they want to receive and allow them to change their elections. Help your volunteers create memories by organizing teams.

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TechImpact

APRIL 3, 2014

You’re suffocating with on-site servers, stifling innovation and your employees’ ability to collaborate effectively. And almost all of us need the internet to perform our job’s function effectively and efficiently. They can access what files they might need at a moments notice organically. Price cuts preparing for future.

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TechImpact

JUNE 18, 2014

All these factors and more communicate to any web visitor, not just a potential volunteer, how legitimate, put together, and organized your nonprofit is. Instead of leaking information through just one or two outlets, use a content marketing platform that connects all these different mediums in a coherent and effective way.

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TechImpact

JULY 7, 2014

Everyone knows an organization of any size runs more efficiently when their computers are up to date with current software, and hardware. Many nonprofits allow the paralyzing fear of not effectively utilizing the technology permanently delay the investment. You know you need to invest in technology. Accountability.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Just like Black Friday, Giving Tuesday can be highly beneficial to your organization. Now you really need to find your nonprofit’s story and the most effective way to share it with your audience on different mediums. Pre-Campaign Action. Develop Your Messaging Plan. Make sure you welcome them with unique messaging.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

. “Originally the annual appeal was sent by direct mail, then we saw a shift to email, but even now email is becoming less effective–spam filters are picking up more and people are growing numb to solicitations.” Pisapia adds, “At the end of the day, they just want something that works!

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TechImpact

JUNE 14, 2013

Many nonprofits have long used email click-through data to gauge the effectiveness of their email and newsletter campaigns. It’s a fairly simple concept, organizations want to see who is clicking what, and use that information to understand what content is the most successful.

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TechImpact

JUNE 9, 2013

Many organizations have already realized the value of using data effectively. Countless tech-savvy nonprofits are taking advantage of metrics and measurement to draw new insights and form new strategy. But according to a recent post from npEngage, not enough nonprofits are putting data to work.

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TechImpact

MAY 29, 2013

organizations can now spread targeted content with the click of a button. But according to a recent post from Socialbrite, what is even more effective – and more challenging – is convincing … Continued The post Encourage Online Supporters To Share Your Organization’s Content appeared first on Tech Impact.

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TechImpact

MARCH 27, 2014

But, what is the best way to organize my webpages? Answers to these questions and so many more are imperative to ensuring your nonprofit’s website has an effective navigation system. Organizing your navigation. All of the information contained on your website needs to be organized in thoughtful clear manner.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 21, 2013

For many nonprofits, maintaining effective communication and cooperation between employees who find themselves spread across wide areas is often a challenge.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Planning events, organizing fundraisers, managing volunteers, and leading donation campaigns that’s culpable for enabling your nonprofit to complete its mission. This might sound obvious, but if there’s a rift in your leadership core, there’s an inherent rift in your entire organization.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

” Literally, they keep charity alive and help nonprofit organizations grow and flourish, so how do you keep your donors and sponsors interested in your nonprofit for years to come? After they have seen how their money is being spent and the effect it has on that community, ask your donor for feedback.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 27, 2014

Not only are they effective at connecting with potential donors and constituents, but it’s also a powerful tool for retaining and managing donor connections. However, no one wakes up in the morning and says, “I am in no mood to donate to a charitable organization today.”. Revamp your donation page.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Promoting’ a volunteer who’s been with your organization for a long time, knows your mission, and is well liked and respected by other volunteers can bring focus to that individual, and can inspire them to achieve more. Let them know that nothing is off-limits, and their resources can be farfetched and abstract as they want.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 13, 2014

You may argue that there are plenty of effective third party applications that offer this feature. Highlight important organization achievements, announcements, and photos from big events. Here are 4 tips to customize your Facebook, and increase its reach in 2014 according to Kristi Kosak of Media Cause. Scheduling posts.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Volunteers are the life blood of many nonprofit organizations. How many of your volunteers have been with your organization for over a year? The bottom line is, nonprofits everywhere need volunteers to operate effectively. Image courtesy of Pexels. You might be thinking: “Sure, of course I know my volunteers are important.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Strong and effective leadership starts with your attitude. Your attitude is reflective of the entire organization. If you’re frustrated, the entire organization is frustrated. If you’re frustrated, the entire organization is frustrated. Here are a few tips to keep your nonprofit engaged with its volunteers.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Nonprofit organizations and for-profit corporations alike must adjust on the fly to make sure their emails are being opened, not being tossed in the e-trash. Do you have to zoom in and out to get the full effect? And, Why is only a fraction of that population interacting with links inside? Provide pertinent content.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

So how can your nonprofit turn its drab blogging techniques, and spin their posts into purposeful, high-quality stories, that effectively advance your nonprofit’s mission? your blog’s purpose should reflect the purpose of your entire organization. Here are 6 steps your nonprofit can take to reverse the trend.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Since a CRM is a comprehensive tool, it requires the users to enter frequent updates to individual accounts or an entire campaign, in order to effectively track goals, progress, and performance. Time is wasted today when organizations try to track donor data by hand using spreadsheets.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 29, 2013

21, 2013), with a step-by-step guide to creating an organized and successful Giving Day Campaign. Communicate effectively. Image courtesy of Coordinating Public Relations. The Knight Foundation released the Giving Day Playbook this past week (Aug.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

It stores your volunteer’s information, your donor’s information, your past and future opportunities, and helps your nonprofit more effectively forecast future investment and donation opportunities. Your CRM, or constituent relationship management system, is a digital catalog that works for your nonprofit when correctly utilized.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

It’s cost effective and can streamline the process. Creating a space in your Office 365 system for particular sects of your nonprofit’s employees, volunteers, or event planners can make them feel more ingrained with your nonprofit and a part of the organization. Chances are it will, but it’s a precaution worth taking. Upgrade office.

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