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. Beyond the social sphere, nonprofits see less activity from mailing (i.e., Image courtesy of Rensec IT Consulting.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Nonprofits use databases to handle volunteers, donors, staff, and more. For smaller nonprofits, a database may be nothing more than an Excel file. Medium to large nonprofits might have an IT staff and a simple database, designed by the in-house development team. Image courtesy of The Connected Cause. Authorization.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Here are a few reasons why your nonprofit should consider making a switch to SharePoint according to John Stover from StoverEffect.com. If you’re a small nonprofit looking to become completely self-sufficient, the amount of information available to you on SharePoint is staggering. Plenty of information.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Upgrading your nonprofits technology is always a must-do, however not proving the proper post-implementation measures can lead to a lack of adoption or low use of new features, rendering the investment worthless. Keep track of future upgrades, department needs, and the allocation of resources. Leverage Existing Resources.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

"); September 10, 2013, Microsoft announced Office 365 donations for eligible nonprofits, large or small. Download our free Ebook, Office 365 For Nonprofits - A Primer , and check out our npOffice (Office 365) offering. Other Nonprofit Technology Resources: Office 365 For Nonprofits - A Primer (Free Ebook).

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TechImpact

AUGUST 27, 2013

For nonprofits, staying connected and efficiently communicating is a high priority. However, some nonprofits have multiple locations, staff that work in the field, and partners and sponsors across the globe. So what are some of the top, low-cost technologies that will keep your growing nonprofit connected? Yes, an obvious one.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Your nonprofit’s audience is using the latest and greatest technology, providing new opportunities to reach potential donors and volunteers on multiple devices. Taking advantage of these resources and making your web presence mobile will increase the chance that a potential sponsor turns into a donor. So what does this mean?

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 19, 2013

With most cloud computing systems you are only billed on resources consumed, or by a subscription. The post 5 Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Should Care About Cloud Computing appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Industry News Tech cloud cloud computing cloud technology nonprofit npCloud npTech'

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

In part one of this two part series, we discussed the misconceptions and stigmas that might exist within the walls of your nonprofit regarding CRMs, and strategies for better informing those around you who may hold them. Sign-Up for Nonprofit Insights for Targeting Volunteers in 2015. Identify required resources.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

A connected nonprofit is a successful nonprofit when it comes to collaborating and working in teams. Nonprofit Technology News reports on the top 4 tech characteristics to consider when collaborating through technology. In the end, it’s about finding the appropriate technology solutions for your nonprofit.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

LeanImpact is all about #socialgood and #socent in for-profit business, however nonprofits can also benefit from lean business practices, including the following: Set monthly goals. Create a database of projects with employees goals and weekly updates to truly measure your nonprofit’s success with this method.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

As of last Tuesday, Microsoft Citizenship is donating Office 365 to eligible nonprofits in 41 countries! Here are some some nonprofits already using Office 365 to make a difference, by spending less time and money on technology maintenance and more time on their foundation’s mission. National Development Council. Path Point.

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TechImpact

APRIL 30, 2014

For many nonprofits, the move to the cloud is an obvious choice. The problem is, when nonprofits are preparing to choose a cloud provider , many fall flat. How accessible are supporting resources when I need them? When licensing, ensure your nonprofit has access to additional resources as necessary.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Giving Tuesday is essentially ‘Black Friday,’ but for nonprofits. This novel idea becoming increasingly popular among other nonprofits, growing on social feeds such as TWitter with the hashtag #GivingTuesday (you’ve probably seen it). Plan Your Resources. Pre-Campaign Action. Set Your Goal. Be Social Now.

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TechImpact

JUNE 4, 2014

Despite the efforts of social media networks like LinkedIn , many nonprofits still struggle engaging, gaining, and retaining volunteers. Starting to think more like a marketing manager, instead of a volunteer manager , might be just what your nonprofit needs. Better organization. Anything that the majority of volunteers like?

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Because nonprofits deal with donor, volunteer, partner, sponsor information, and market and social data, a sustainable backup solution is essential to maintaining these resources over time. Image courtesy of GRT Corp. From on-site servers to CDs, and everything in between (i.e., Do you have backups for your backups?

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Taking the time to make sure it is optimized to resonate with search engines is worth the time and resources. Below are 12 simple tips to help get your nonprofit’s website ranking higher, faster. Industry News Tech nonprofit technology nonprofits npTech SEO website' Image courtesy of Backlinko.

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TechImpact

MAY 21, 2014

A tech assessment will help your nonprofit define what resources your nonprofit’s currently utilizing, what tech your nonprofit needs to complete its mission, and sometimes, even what tech you don’t need at all. Here are the 3 steps to conducting a full nonprofit tech assessment. Create an asset inventory.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 26, 2013

The Chronicle of Philanthropy and Fast Company reported the following statistics from the report: 40% of those surveyed in the study researched nonprofits on their phones. YouTube was the primary source of nonprofit video engagement for donors. 39% of donors viewed 2-4 nonprofit websites before donating.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Additionally, knowing the exact skill set of each individual employee is an equally difficult task, especially if your nonprofit uses a large number throughout the year. Sign-Up for Nonprofit Insights for Targeting Volunteers in 2015. Here are 5 tips that might just help your nonprofit take its volunteers to the next level.

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TechImpact

JUNE 21, 2013

Technology is often a challenge for nonprofits. According to a recent post from Techsoup, nonprofits can improve their use of technology by forming an effective plan. By having a detailed plan nonprofits can make sure they are spending resources efficiently.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

A CRM can do a host of things for your nonprofit. A CRM is a transitive and powerful software that has the potential to change your nonprofit. That being said, you might be asking yourself: “If it is so effective, then why are so many people in my nonprofit against adopting a CRM?”. Write an executive summary (last).

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TechImpact

JANUARY 8, 2014

How many years has your nonprofit run on its in-house computing system? With cloud computing becoming more viable every day, it is important to take a step back and evaluate from time to time whether making the upgrade to a cloud system is right for your nonprofit. Chances are a pretty long time. Soaring per person IT costs.

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TechImpact

APRIL 24, 2014

Because of this, anticipating tech trends is the only way to ensure your nonprofit is staying ahead of the latest technology. Here are 9 buzz words and tech trends that your nonprofit needs to be on the look out for in the coming months and years. The cloud’s role in nonprofit computing is expected to continue to grow into 2015.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Every nonprofit and foundation wants to get the most out their fundraising campaigns. Events that use online resources see 6x the amount of funds raised. Image courtesy of Karma411 Blog. Here is an overview: Allow plenty of time. Keeping the event alive 40 days after the event ends can account for 5% of the total donations.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 21, 2013

Like many nonprofits, the employees of California’s Path Point find themselves working across a wide area, often far away from one of the organization’s 23 offices.

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TechImpact

JULY 5, 2013

Volunteers are an invaluable resource for most nonprofit organizations. For many nonprofits, volunteers are the life blood that keeps the organization running. According to a recent post from Socialbrite, engaging volunteers online can really pay off in the long run.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 22, 2014

Without your constituents, your nonprofit does not go. Their support is what makes your nonprofit function and stay afloat. Here are 4 step that will help you and your nonprofit build stronger relationships with your constituents according to Monika McMahon of The Connected Cause. Gather resources. Define your goals.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 29, 2013

Beth Kanter, an expert in nonprofit networking, and Bahia Ramos, Director of the Communication Foundations Program for the Knight Foundation, co-authored a blog post, sharing their commentary and tips about the Playbook. Here are the 4 core steps to launching your nonprofit’s Giving Day campaign: Set measurable, attainable goals.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 15, 2013

According to Technology for Change , demos can be monotonous and sometimes provide little information towards helping you decide if the software is a good fit for your nonprofit. Does this software fill a need for your nonprofit? Assessing the critical needs and minor needs will help nonprofit execs evaluate and compare software.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Your nonprofit has to do what we refer to as ‘purposeful blogging.’ Posting an article that’s not advancing your nonprofits message, mission, or a specific initiative is, to put it bluntly, a waste of time. We want nonprofits to use tech, in whatever capacity, to further their mission. Understand blog’s purpose and goal.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 28, 2013

Moving your nonprofit organization to the cloud is not as hard as you think and the benefits include saving approximately 30% on email services, increased storage space per user, and a more reliable email server, according to an article on The Daily Beast. According to Taylor, the problem most nonprofit’s face is hardware maintenance.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 28, 2013

We all know nonprofit technology can be a complicated ideal for nonprofits, when the average IT budget only allocates 5% of the business and operational funds to technology–and most of the time it’s for tech maintenance. Social is mobile too. Are you starting to see a pattern?

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Because your nonprofit does not need to be constantly monitoring software, your IT staff does not need to be quite so large and will require less in-house IT equipment. Cons: While the cloud can be a reliable business resource, finding a reliable vendor can make the difference. Documents are no longer landlocked to one device.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

The idea of offering consumers thoughtful and researched and relevant content for nothing seemed like a great way to spend a lot of time and resources to get nothing direct in return. One of the biggest excuses we hear from nonprofits when they’re skeptical about content marketing is: “We don’t have a story to tell.”.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Nonprofit board members are growing increasingly interested in how nonprofit executives are using technology to increase funds, retain donors, generate engagement, and cultivate awareness. Edelman identifies 5 concerns for business boards, which can be applied to the nonprofit sector as well. Supporter information lifecycle.

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TechImpact

MAY 15, 2014

The worlds of nonprofit organizations and startups companies alike are enamored by the thought of capturing the imaginations of thousands of supporters who are eager to launch their ideas. Here are the 5 most common reasons crowdfunding campaigns fail to help your nonprofit find success in the crowd. Many fail for the same reasons.

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