Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The key, though, is doing it in a way that delivers maximum ROI. The guide below covers the key steps to running a Facebook fundraising ad campaign from start to finish, including set-up, monitoring and evaluating success after completion. This should generate enough data to give you a good sense of your cost per action and ROI.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Invest in technology. You also need to invest in quality technology to facilitate your communications, analyze your data and impact, and raise the funds and support necessary for your work. Focus on both short-term and long-term ROI. What is your nonprofit doing to generate long-term ROI? Tell us in the comments!

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NTEN

APRIL 28, 2011

Questions: 7. Attempts allowed: Unlimited. Available: Always. Pass rate: 75 %. Backwards navigation: Allowed. Start quiz

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NTEN

MAY 18, 2011

Flickr: bitzi One of findings from our latest annual Nonprofit IT Staffing and Spending Survey stood out to us: Those organizations that evaluated their Return on Investment (ROI) for IT expenditures were much more likely to be leaders— 44 percent, compared to just 17 percent of stragglers. Or does it?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As nonprofit finance leaders, we are charged with empowering our teams with the technology, skills, and support they need to adapt and grow. Gartner’s research focuses on how technology can help restore and strengthen an organization’s financial health. Identify Ways to Reduce Waste.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

We need a bit of time to take a step back, evaluate what worked and didn’t work, and realize we’re not in a “new normal” but an “interim normal.” A new survey from McKinsey finds responses to the Covid-19 pandemic sped business adoption of digital technologies by several years—and many of these changes will likely be here for the long haul.

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 3, 2023

Volunteer management software is an investment, but, there are grants available for technology and the ROI is worth the cost. Matthew: I will upfront, I evaluated seven or eight different volunteer management companies, it wasn’t just VolunteerHub. What has been the ROI of VolunteerHub? The ROI is huge.

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NTEN

JUNE 5, 2012

Should I put more resources towards developing a formal technology plan? How many technology staff should I have if my total staff is only 5? NTEN's annual research on nonprofit technology spending and practices sheds light on these questions, and many more. > technology staff. > Download the Report for Free. >

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CauseVox

JUNE 3, 2024

You should try to continually measure and evaluate your donation pages to see what is and isn’t working for you. While the immediate average gift might seem smaller, monthly donors have the greatest long term ROI. These tips will also work all year round, so we recommend giving one (or all of them!)

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Forum One

MARCH 20, 2023

The Forum One team is excited to be back in person at the annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) , which is taking place this year at the Denver Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. We’ll share benchmarks from other nonprofits you can use to evaluate your own communication. We’d love to connect with you while we’re there.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 16, 2021

Use these tips to help you prepare for budgeting unknowns, capitalize on your event ROI, and set your event on the right track. . You can try to account for the differences with emergency funds or expect this when calculating the estimated ROI. . Website design and/or hosting (if not included in your event management technology).

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NTEN

JUNE 4, 2013

Gaining buy-in early on, soliciting bids and conducting an ROI analysis helped Death With Dignity National Center prioritize its top technology projects and prepare to develop metrics for evaluation. Prior to the Academy, DWD was "keeping the lights on" as far as technology adoption and reactive in its approach. "We

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

However, navigating the complexities of setting up a data warehouse can be challenging, even for the most technologically savvy organizations. To succeed, you’ll need time, knowledge, and a proper technology infrastructure on your side. We’ll cover: What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

These ensure alignment with your nonprofit’s financial and operational aspects, maximizing ROI. Product Maturity: Evaluate the CMS’s reputation, support availability, and roadmap projection. Evaluate these in light of your organization’s goals, readiness, and the resources at your disposal. Total Cost of Ownership.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 4, 2024

As technology improved, foundationConnect’s functionality became outdated compared to the options available now. Define, measure, and evaluate your organization’s outcome strategies all in one place. Your grantmaking solution is here We believe in using technology for social good. Get started

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Social Media Today | ROI: How to Measure Return on Investment in Social Media – A great post from Brian Solis on Social Media Today discussing the ROI of social media. "Over the years, Social Media experts attempted to redefine ROI for a new era of influence.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 16, 2008

I'm working up a presentation and workshop on ROI and NpTech for Legal Services Corporation TIG Conference in a couple of weeks. So, the most simplistic definition of Return on Investment (ROI) is the difference between cost and income (or quantified benefits) and expressed in dollar amounts or percentages.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

We've been sharing the results of our annual research on nonprofit investments in technology staffing and budgets in multiple ways this year: with the full report , an infographic with the key benchmarks , a webinar – and we also introduced a dynamic benchmarking tool this month. Smart Technology Investment for Nonprofits from NTEN.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Infrastructure stability – with all of your data stored in a data warehouse, it makes switching your other technology platforms easier as you don’t have to be concerned with losing, or not having access to, data from those platforms. Evaluate Your Opportunity Costs.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 23, 2014

How we get and share information, and our fundamental behaviors as human beings, are all being disrupted by the influence that technology and the internet are having on our lives and the world around us. Below are the four key areas to focus on while preparing your pitch for technology investment: Know the trends. What is the ROI?

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Here is some of the most important data to grab from past years: Package and sales data, organized by section Admissions data and sponsorship data Live auction sales Fund-a-need/paddle raise data Performance of revenue enhancers Analyze Fundraising Data TIP: Use your data to perform a post-event evaluation. What about donor surveys?

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The more accurate and insightful that executive directors and finance teams can be when predicting revenue, cost, and ROI, the better equipped their organization will be to sustain and grow its mission. To address this holistically, let’s bolster your income strategy with technology. You want to take your nonprofit to the next level?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2007

One barrier to adoption of social media tools (and other technologies) is a concern from management or your boss about the value or benefits. What's the roi? " Productivity would be defined in the context of some sort of evaluation of the benefits of the technology - perhaps using a logic model.

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NTEN

AUGUST 4, 2011

This focus on organizational process – rather than, say, making sure staff desktops are running the organizational email client properly – is changing the direction of technology leadership within organizations. We all say that it's not about the technology, but really, we tend to get caught up in the tech, anyway.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

Share Your Story: ROI, Social Media, Nonprofits. tags: nonprofits roi ). Last year at this time, I was writing the chapter on ROI in the soon to be published book from NTEN called " Managing Your Mission." Definition: An analysis that looks at the benefits, costs, and value of a technology project over time.

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Everyaction

MAY 2, 2018

Convincing your board to invest in something new, however, can be another question altogether, and t his is especially true for fundraising and technology related issues, where in-depth knowledge may be required to truly understand the important details. Discuss new technology as a way to achieve the organizational goals that you all value.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) is NTEN’s signature technology event. Together, participants collaborate, innovate, and discover new ways to spark change with technology. We’ll share benchmarks from other nonprofits you can use to evaluate your own communication.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2011

One of the findings that stood out to us: Only 40% of respondents reported that their organization has some type of formal technology plan. And much less than that (22%) reported that their organization had ever evaluated Return on Investment (ROI) of technology projects or programs."

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NTEN

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Gaining buy-in early on, soliciting bids and conducting an ROI analysis helped Death With Dignity National Center prioritize its top technology projects and prepare to develop metrics for evaluation. Death With Dignity National Center (DWD) works to improve end-of-life options through carefully worded Death with Dignity laws.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 18, 2009

Evaluate your goals and objectives, as an organization. Hildy Gottlieb’s Pollyanna Principles are a great place to start if you want to learn more about how you can evaluate and identify your organizational goals (and larger view) in a way to successfully design projects, programs and even partnerships for real impact.

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NTEN

APRIL 20, 2011

One of the findings that stood out to us: Only 40% of respondents reported that their organization has some type of formal technology plan. And much less than that (22%) reported that their organization had ever evaluated Return on Investment (ROI) of technology projects or programs.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Evaluate features. Your payment processor should leverage fraud monitoring tools to catch and evaluate suspicious activity. Look out for additional fees like: Setup fees Monthly minimums Integration fees Depending on your nonprofit’s budget, these fees may add up over time and reduce your ROI. Fraud monitoring tools.

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, nonprofits are increasingly turning to technology to streamline operations, engage with donors and volunteers, and improve their ability to further their missions. Fundraising: Create and manage fundraising campaigns, process donations securely, and evaluate the success of these efforts.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Direct mail can benefit your nonprofit in many ways, from connecting with donors in a personal way and yielding a high ROI. Conduct research about your organization’s specific market, working to identify marketwide consumer and technology trends. VPM earned a 255% ROI with an integrated direct mail marketing campaign.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 18, 2023

Carefully evaluate these elements in your matching gift software buying. With more than 94 technology integrations between the leading nonprofit donation tools, donor management systems, peer-to-peer fundraising software, and more, 360MatchPro by Double the Donation is designed to seamlessly fit into your existing fundraising strategies.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

CSR software is a technology solution designed to help businesses manage, measure, and report on their CSR and sustainability initiatives. The goal of this technology is to help companies structure valuable CSR programs to support the causes that are important to the business and its employees. Who Uses CSR Software?

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Additionally, you may want to record the “assets” on each page (like text, photos, videos, files), meta-data, technology issues, owners, date last updated, etc. Using all of the information you captured during the content audit, you can evaluate your content’s quality. How can I justify ROI for Content Strategy to my senior management?

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