.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Open Windows In July 2020,orgSource surveyed approximately 300 association executives. Forty percent did not see any long-term revisions to their product portfolio, and almost 60% believed membership patterns would revert to their pre-pandemic status, with many leaders commenting that their mission, vision, and values would not change.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The introduction of ChatGPT from Open AI makes for jittery breakroom conversation. An AI whose vocabulary is limited to customer service platitudes doesn’t seem so threatening. You can’t prevent the radical transformations in employment that new technology will certainly introduce. It’s having the best talent.”

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2024

A quick, simple fundraiser might provide some relief in the short term, but why not look for solutions that can boost your nonprofit’s revenue and save team time long-term? In this guide, we’ll explore how nonprofit endowments work and what steps to take to start fueling your long-term fundraising success.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas. For example, our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services.

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Forum One

JANUARY 24, 2023

Finding cost-effective ways to launch new services, having the ability to iterate quickly, providing non-resource intensive access to remote and underserved communities, and creating the most accessible and secure experiences possible, just to name a few. Let’s take a deeper look. What is Composable Architecture?

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 2, 2023

Who is your association about to enter into a long-term partnership with , and will your organizations work well together? More often than not, cultural alignment is missing from the RFP , and yet it is one of the most important success factors in any major technology initiative. Who is the company behind th e checkbox?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2023

Use portals and your website to provide open access to the information they need when they need it. In healthcare organizations, it is vital to be able to show quantitative measurement of your impact, whether you are showing the community benefit impact, tracking dollars spent delivering direct services or reporting back to donors.

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Forum One

JULY 18, 2023

And many have plans to move more of their operations to cloud services. With smaller budgets, competing demands, and fewer IT specialists in-house, many mission-driven organizations struggle to optimize cloud services. What cloud services are you already using? What reports or analyses are you running on your data?

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

However, you also know these cycles of boom and bust aren’t always efficient or effective at building a truly successful program—instead, retaining advocates year-round and between campaigns is what will help you build more power and make a deeper impact in alignment with your long-term vision and goals. Advocacy is a long-term calling.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Use softer, more open-ended questions to get detailed information that you will capture in writing for your plan. Analyze your short and long-term returns. Analytics is a strategic directive for many associations but there are many short-term returns that present themselves fairly quickly. It’s a new year with a new start.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

The service provides early access to new Twitter tools and a variety of unique features. This is the ninth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology SaaS vs. Open Source September 24, 2008 I just finished writing a post for the Idealware blog about choosing SaaS vs. Open source. From my perspective, the key is openness.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Many of us know mobile messaging as texting , or if we’ve been using it long enough, as SMS (short messaging service) and MMS (multimedia messaging service.) Email inboxes are often crowded, and major players in the tech sector have made changes in the recent past that affect the way we understand open rates.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 26, 2024

For example, nonprofits with technical expertise or that work with technology consultants may create optimized online spaces for donors that make giving easy and teach supporters about their nonprofit through interactive content. When opening new social media accounts, make a posting schedule to ensure you’re regularly active.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2021

Ask previous fundraising campaign volunteers if they can lend their creative talents and help out with the technology powering your event. In fact, over 95% of text messages are read within 3 minutes of delivery. 1) Promote your virtual fundraising event. Learn more here: [LINK TO REGISTRATION PAGE]. 2) Seek out volunteers. For example: 1.

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sgEngage

MARCH 3, 2023

The organizations behind the cloud-based services can afford the latest tools, technologies, and talent to ensure that the data they’re hosting is as secure as possible. When you look to donate money to a charity, what are some considerations that influence your decision? Now think about your nonprofit organization.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. Technology and Community: Strategic Options for Movement Building. In the most simple terms, a movement is when organizations work with, and not for, the community. Outside of our organizations, we have government institutions, and service providers.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 10, 2021

Would working out of the office vs. working help nonprofit organizations in the long term? It just so happened that relatively new technologies were in place and waiting, prepared to cushion the blow. It just so happened that relatively new technologies were in place and waiting, prepared to cushion the blow.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 30, 2020

To meet your goals, look for an association management software tech partner focused on your long-term success. According to the Community Brands Digital Evolution Study , most professional membership organizations continue to feel technologically unprepared for the future. We’re service-minded. But, why is it important?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 13, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Movable Type goes Open Source December 13, 2007 This is old news, sort of. They are really putting their money where their mouth is, in terms of working toward more openness.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

1) From the outside, it appears that NGOs in Kenya do not have access to the traditional fundraising services that are so common here in the United States, such as a “Donate” page for processing credit cards and PayPal accounts. 2) How do M-Changa’s crowdfunding services fill that void?

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

Corporate sponsorship is a mutually beneficial relationship wherein a company offers direct financial support, in-kind donations , or skilled volunteer services to support a nonprofit in meeting its fundraising event goals. Building interest in their products and services with your attendees. This is where corporate sponsors can help.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Audit firms have now, however, transitioned to long-term partners, particularly for nonprofits contemplating transformative system or operational changes. Auditors are viewed less by nonprofits as once-a-year visitors and more as year-round trusted advisors.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Create an open line of communication Whether you’re managing your volunteers or stewarding donors , one core strategy stands out that makes any partnership a success: good communication. Picture this: your nonprofit just hosted an engaging hybrid auction with the help of a corporate partner.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 21, 2010

This afternoon I had the pleasure and honor of spending a few hours with members of the Charity Technology Trust/Charity Technology Exchange team, part of the TechSoup Global network , exploring their options for creating programs or services to build and foster community throughout their network. What services already exist?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

But technology doesn’t have to be part of the problem; advanced digital technology like “smart tech” can be part of the solution. . But technology doesn’t have to be part of the problem; advanced digital technology like “smart tech” can be part of the solution. . The cost to workers’ wellbeing is enormous.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Read on for proven techniques and technolog ies that will help you boost your non-dues revenue in no time. . Driving non-dues revenue is critically important to your association’s long-term success. But with a few proven techniques and the right technologies to support them, you can boost your non-dues revenue in no time. .

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Candid

JANUARY 5, 2023

Chantal Forster, Executive Director, TAG ( Technology Association of Grantmakers ). If you’ve been waiting for an invitation to the data conversation, this is it. Whether you’re a nonprofit, funder, or a consortium of both, fundamental questions are surfacing about social sector data that merit your attention.

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Candid

JUNE 30, 2022

Today, with so many employers struggling to fill open positions, we’re finding that more are willing to reevaluate what they can offer to make their opportunities more appealing. And we’re finding that with education and awareness, more employers are open to this on a case-by-case basis.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 27, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and Open Source tool #14: SugarCRM March 27, 2008 Since I’ve been covering CRMs for the webinar today, I figured I’d switch categories on my free and open source software list.

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Forum One

APRIL 20, 2023

We are so proud to share that Mike Shoag, Forum One’s Vice President of Government Services, is a 2023 Engage FedGov Honoree! As part of the 2023 Engage FedGov leadership awards, Mike Shoag has been recognized, alongside an impressive list of peers, as an exceptional leader in the Federal government sector.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 9, 2023

The right consulting team can help you outline a technology plan and put it into action while providing your team with continuous support. Make sure your Salesforce consultant can empower your team long-term. How many users rely on your technology, and what feedback do they have about the current setup?

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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. This is why data warehouses can have such a significant impact on nonprofits. We’ll cover: What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse? What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse? Monitor program impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2013

Those 27,000+ subscribers produce more return on investment (ROI) in terms of bringing in new clients and webinar attendees than my 600,000+ Twitter followers and 40,000+ Facebook fans combined. My e-newsletter is by far the driving force behind Nonprofit Tech 2.0. Human Rights Watch e-Newsletter :: Subscribe. Top of e-Newsletter: 1.

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Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Some users are migrating to new platforms, like Post, or to decentralized, open-source services, like Mastodon. How Big Tech Harms Social Justice and Equity For many nonprofits, social media platforms are vital communication tools with which to organize people and provide them with services and information.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 21, 2023

Explore the candidate’s services related to Raiser’s Edge NXT. For example, consider working with a consultant who provides long-term training support to help you quickly get new employees up to speed with your software. An RFP for a nonprofit technology consulting project will typically include a few common sections.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Recognizing that the effects of climate change aren’t equal, this lab aims to co-design a technology solution to support low-income communities of color that are most impacted by the climate crisis. Impact Labs convenes community experts across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas.

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