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3 Reasons Every Nonprofit Tech Project Should Begin with a Discovery

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Ok, first of all, you may be asking, what is a Tech Discovery? A tech “discovery” is the initial, independent phase of a technology project where key analysis, design and planning are performed BEFORE a buy or build decision is made. Focusing on the tech first is like looking through the wrong end of a telescope.

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Your Nonprofit’s New Data Management Process

TechImpact

As a result, it is important to look at the big picture and plan your strategy from the ground up. This is the strategy and planning phase where your data has shed some light into a once dark corridor of your nonprofit. Industry News Tech CRM data database nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech technology'

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Planning Your Nonprofit’s Capital Campaign: 4 Do's & Don'ts

Achieve

They generally last between two and three years, sometimes longer, and consist of these phases: Pre-planning - 3-12 months: This is when you’ll establish your campaign’s objectives and goal. For a deeper dive into each of these phases, explore Capital Campaign Pro’s ultimate guide to campaign structure and best practices.

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3 Ways to Reimagine Fundraising Experiences

Saleforce Nonprofit

There will be time for more practical matters, but this phase is all about dreaming. Gigi and her mom, pictured above, used the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity for Gigi’s Playhouse to connect with a whole new set of potential donors. Or another term that’s widely used in tech, “fail fast.” Adapt Quickly.

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Privacy-First Marketing for Nonprofits

Media Cause

While it requires a significant and ongoing technology investment, first-party data allows you to connect actions with real-life supporters and develop a cohesive picture of their interactions with your organization. We suggest Wappalyzer. #3 What’s next?

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How to Succeed With Nonprofit Direct Mail Fundraising

Allegiance Group

This initial phase of research can give you and your direct mail fundraising partners a better idea of what your organization is working with, what the broader market of supporters value, and how you can stand out against peer organizations. Want to upgrade your fundraising tech stack? Identify and define specific parameters.

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Ushahidi Wins MacArthur Award: Changing the World One Map at a Time

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

An ad-hoc group of tech bloggers based in Kenya decided to do something about it. The purpose of the tool was to empower Kenyans to document and report on incidents in real-time, giving the media, governments, and relief organizations a true picture of what was happening on the ground. Usahidi means “bearing witness” in Swahili.

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