sgEngage

JULY 13, 2021

My team and I like to conduct card sort tests to help define the navigation for a website. Once you have your site in place, you can assess how well the structure is working by conducting usability tests and analyzing Google Analytics data. No need to create a new navigation item or an oddly placed feature at the top of your homepage.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

A glimpse into AI at Candid When considering the applications of AI and machine learning at Candid, we keep the following questions in mind: Does this application help our staff do their work more effectively? Can this tool help people arrive at a deeper understanding of how Candid’s data can support their success?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Note: This is the second in a series of posts about usability testing your website from guest author Brandon Granger, Senior Interaction Designer for Blackbaud. In the first part of this series , we talked about why you should test your website and donation form with real supporters. Makes sense, no? Some tips for creating tasks….

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Whole Whale

JUNE 2, 2022

The curiosity gap is what happens when a question or mystery is introduced in the mind that begs for resolution. Test Test Test different headlines. “I’ve got some good news and some bad news.” ” -> This is a great curiosity builder because your mind wants to know what’s what.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Videos with Mobile In Mind. To see the effect format can have on your video, check out the results of an A/B test run by The Jane Goodall Institute. Conversations on social media are very much tied to what is going on globally and in the news. To recap: Create videos regularly with mobile in mind.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

During that month my friend Magui and I had both received some very unpleasant news about our health condition. We agreed that no matter how bad the diagnoses or the news, illness would always have to try its hardest to catch us! thought of having Soles-de-Soul be recognized as a nonprofit was not far from our minds.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 5, 2021

It will trigger questions in the recipient’s mind like “Do I believe this email is urgent and deserving of my immediate attention?” For your next email, try split-testing two different subject lines, one with a sense of urgency and another with a sense of intrigue. Important news. I have great news! Important news.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

With that in mind, I began thinking about how AI might start playing a role in our collective grantmaking. This would be something I’d carefully consider before implementing, or at least test and monitor by ensuring the automated system is weeding out the same applications that you would.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

CBS News reported that in November 2022, Giving Tuesday raised an incredible $3.1 Start testing your outreach plans. Keep in mind that your Giving Tuesday strategy shouldn’t only focus on the day itself. Start testing your outreach plans. This is because Giving Tuesday gets nonprofits real results. Your website.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Road-Tested Tips for Designing a Learning Program. Keep in mind that no matter how you’re delivering training and resources, thoughtful design is key to success. Salesforce.org has reached a milestone of having one million Trailhead badges earned. More on the results in a moment. And more cool badge art for your collection, of course!

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

Before Covid-19 became headline news, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank had already identified optimal web performance as a critical organizational need. For the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, that collective curiosity took the form of testing. Along with testing comes asking the right questions. Lots of it.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Keep in mind that this feature is currently in beta testing, so it may still be a little buggy. You can use this feature to: React to industry news Debunk industry myths And more Final Thoughts Adding another platform to your social media strategy might initially seem overwhelming.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

Keep in mind that a virtual advocacy campaign starts with the right software. Hosting online events, encouraging them to volunteer with your nonprofit in other ways, and sharing news of ongoing events in your field are all ways to encourage supporters to stay connected. . Use technology with a face-to-face component. .

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Media Cause

APRIL 22, 2022

Whether you’re reaching out to build issue awareness, share important news, or raise money for your organization, incorporating these best practices into your email marketing campaigns can help your emails reach your target audiences and keep them engaged with your mission. . Test, and Test Again.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

This is probably a question on your mind, as well as something your board might be asking you every chance they get. . The good news is that there are two things you can do to help the donors you’ve acquired become long-term givers and shorten the time it takes to make up the investment of acquiring them. But what happens next?

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 27, 2022

One way to better protect your members’ data and ease their minds is to use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). With the Salesforce platform, you also get access to a “sandbox” (a copy of your production site), so you can test configurations and integrations without risking your member data. With a long-term track record of 99.9+

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2021

I took my teenager there last weekend to test the magic, and it was pure delight. . If few come to mind, here’s some good news: It won’t be hard for you to stand out! , and a Dole pineapple whip soft serve ice cream machine—just like at Disneyworld! And the cost? Completely free. . I’m speaking from experience.

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M+R

MAY 10, 2021

The good news? Maybe you’ve made a language guide to be mindful of how your chosen words may fall short of respectful representation. Video-first platforms like YouTube have provided auto-captioning for quite some time now, while Tiktok launched it in April of this year and Instagram is testing functionality in Stories.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The Sleeping Giant and NEW: Monthly Giving Made Easy. Mind you, she had only heard me speak once before with a different monthly giving focus. I can guarantee you that if big organizations do this, they have tested it. If that’s an e-news, great. It’s truly amazing how she can capture the essence of the session.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

I posted some nonprofit technology trends and news late last month, but found some late breaking nptech news items I wanted to add. Strange News. It's mind boggling how something like this could be harnessed for digital inclusion and social sector organizations. This is technology for good news from India.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you’re like every nonprofit on the planet, you’ve got one thing on your mind: acquiring new donors! And with donor retention rates on the decline, new donor acquisition is a constant topic of conversation. Finding people who genuinely care about your cause is like making a new friend; it takes time and effort.

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Forum One

AUGUST 31, 2021

The good news is that there is a lot we can do to make sure that you and anyone else in the world with specific needs or preferences are able to seamlessly experience the internet. . Test whether or not it works. There are various tools and techniques available to test your website for accessibility.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The good news is that there really isn’t a “wrong” goal to set. For one organization, a desired outcome might be to test a new creative package against their control package to see which one converts the most donors. For another, it may be to test a new audience segment to see if the audience is responsive to certain appeals.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Learn about the past donations donors have made to like-minded nonprofit organizations. Google Optimize — Top Fundraising App for A/B Testing Google Optimize allows organizations to test different website variations to best appeal to the expectations of their audience. Split URL testing. Political giving.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

I bet a few different things just popped in your mind, didn’t they?) Use the 3-Way Fit Test. Use our 3-Way Fit Test to begin weeding out leads that don’t need to be on your prospect list because they’re simply not a good match. And you’ll get one every week with new ideas and information. How do you do that?

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Over the past two weeks, we’ve been running A/B tests on our new mobile template. The messages went out at the same time, with the same subject line and the same content; the only difference was the template – our new mobile-enhanced code against our old version. That’s good news. The spread was from 0.6%

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NTEN

JULY 8, 2014

If you''ve got some happenings and news of your own to share, let us know and we''ll feature it in an upcoming Member News Round Up! Idealist Consulting has a new, free Email Service Providers Comparison Report , an in-depth comparison of 13 of the most common platforms. nptech member news Member Round Up'

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

The power of social media really proved itself for us when the Gulf oil disaster first hit mainstream news, it was our web and social media presences that helped disseminate news and information to keep people up-to-date in real-time with our work on the ground. They were supportive and encouraged me to test and experiment.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

I think this is fair to say we have leading minds on both sides of the issue. Nick Bilton, a tech columnist for The New York Times , wrote that we could find ourselves in a situation where a medical AI that is programmed to eliminate cancer decides that the way to do it is by exterminating humans who are prone to the disease.

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Care2

JANUARY 27, 2014

Just because this tactic works for Upworthy (who is driven by a ton of testing on their own website) does not mean it will work for your organization. Remember, you are not a viral news sharing startup. The startup is constantly experimenting and testing to see what headlines and messaging works best with their target audiences.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

Nonprofits Source’s corporate giving guide explains that sponsorships are best for launching lasting partnerships between your nonprofit and like-minded businesses. Determine Whether There’s Reciprocity To test whether funds are a tax-deductible donation or a sponsorship, determine if reciprocity is involved.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 23, 2023

So keep that in mind! If you’re using a platform with a built-in payment processor, you can skip this step—just make sure you submit a couple of test transactions to make sure everything’s working smoothly. Test transactions: Perform test transactions using sandbox or test environments provided by the processor.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

Be Mindful of Your Participants’ Time. “ Zoom fatigue is real, so it’s important when creating a virtual fundraising event to be mindful of duration and timing, as well as ensuring that all content offered within your event provides value and actionable takeaways. You can think of pre-production as a big dress rehearsal.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Here’s what you need to keep in mind when determining how to price a virtual event: Fewer Costs for Event Planners and Event Attendees. The good news for event planners is that virtual events have less overhead than a face-to-face or live event. It is all about striking the right balance. Virtual events save costs related to: V en ue.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

. —– Whether you are part of a nonprofit organization, an action campaign, a local community, or a school, you know that it is through stories you can showcase your work, change people’s minds, inspire them to make change, or join you to make a difference. So join me in saying , “I’ll try that, please!&#.

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

If this sounds familiar, then we’ve got some good news. This model was developed by Open AI and is one of the few language models to pass the Turing Test. Have the End Result In Mind When writing a prompt, think about exactly what you want ChatGPT to generate. Not all prompts are created equal though.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

You probably want a News page for your blog (if you plan to have one), which will help you keep your site fresh. Keep these points in mind when creating your nonprofit website. Instead invite website visitors to sign up for the latest updates , stay in the loop , or get the latest news. Next, you need a site map. Keep it simple.

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