Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

Once the team aggregated the data and they were able to form a hypothesis, test it and confirm a need. On the flip side of the Double Down strategy, IAEE was also able to identify activities and projects the team was spending time on that didn’t offer much return on investment.

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Data Strategy Associations Survey 210

Candid

MAY 1, 2024

To understand how Candid products can best serve our users, we need to know what problems those users are trying to solve. What problems are we trying to solve? In addition, our user experience team conducts extensive research—surveys, interviews, usability tests, and data analysis on specific areas where we know there is a need.

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Build Tools Problem Test 64

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

To convince you to buy from me, you must believe that I can increase revenue, decrease costs, reduce cycle time, enhance the member experience, and finally, mitigate risk. leaders imagine the next problem before it surfaces and are willing to test, experiment, and iterate until they find the solution. Association 4.0

Associations 221

Associations Jordan Environment Model 221

sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2022

As a nonprofit technology consultant, I spend a lot of time talking with people about their systems, staffing, and business processes. The problem, as she told the story, was Alan. But once those silos are built, it takes time and trust to break them down. The secret is identifying the problem without making it feel personal.

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Build Time Collaboration Nonprofit 75

.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

A tech staff, with some time on their hands, could have an out-of-the-box AI interacting with your members fairly quickly. A bot that integrates with your data will require more time and expertise. Identify the Bot’s Mission Don’t waste time and effort tackling this initiative without clear objectives.

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Las Vegas Language Interaction Associations 221

Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

Chatbots developed by nonprofits for programs and services have faced challenges at times as well. At the same time, finding human counselors has been a struggle. Second, chatbots and other AI technologies need to be carefully designed and tested for human interaction and bias to mitigate risks.

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Literacy Advice Test Training 138

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

There was a time when associations didn’t think of their members as customers. What has changed over time? Use Data as a Connector Integrated planning isn’t a one-time event. Confront problems quickly and openly using objective information. Meetings can seem superfluous and a drain on precious time.

Collaboration 221

Collaboration Marketing Integration Trend 221

.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Remote work was one of those unsettling tests. Our colleague Stuart Meyer,* who at the time was CEO of the National Barbeque and Grilling Association, a fully virtual organization, made this comment. “We Over time people have come to value the advantages of working at home. Today, the idea is more mainstream. We nailed it!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

Most charities had used the same tried-and-tested methods for decades (namely, galas and sponsored endeavors), but with new health and safety guidelines to contend with, this was no longer possible. With a silent auction, bidding takes place before the event happens, giving people more time to get involved. 5) Silent auctions.

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Method Fundraising Virtual Nonprofit 353

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2014

Define the problem from your stakeholder’s point of view. Use human centered design principles, not your arrogance of thinking you know what works for your audience without testing. Good testing begins with a hypothesis and collecting data to understand if you are right or wrong. Don’t let your vision become delusional.

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Test Impact Experiment San Francisco 114

sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2024

Every piece of software has a software development lifecycle (SDLC) that typically involves discovery, requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. However, there is a problem if the user has more access than they themselves or the third-party application needs to perform its function.

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Project Application Test Environment 69

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 16, 2019

If your organization is using generic or low-cost website hosting for WordPress, it’s likely you’re running into common problems: Your website’s pages and posts load slow. If you’re tired of wasting your time and frustrated, you’re ready for a switch. WP Engine’s one-click staging for testing plugins or new features.

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WordPress Hosting Websites Web 247

Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

This is a time of accessible AI—anyone with an internet connection can use state-of-the-art tools to help with tasks like brainstorming ideas, generating art, and drafting documents. We addressed these problems through data investigations and corrections, and enhancements to how we sample data. What can bias look like in the data?

Tools 52

Tools Guidelines Model Grant 52

M+R

JULY 27, 2023

Read time: 5 minutes Most nonprofits, even the smallest ones, include supporter cultivation in their messaging mix — the occasional thank-you email, an annual impact report, maybe a robocall at year end. If too little cultivation was a real problem, we’d have seen it show up in fundraising metrics, right?

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Test Advocacy Metrics 52

.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

There was a time when associations didn’t think of their members as customers. What has changed over time? Use Data as a Connector Integrated planning isn’t a one-time event. Confront problems quickly and openly using objective information. Meetings can seem superfluous and a drain on precious time.

Collaboration 221

Collaboration Marketing Team Integration 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2023

The opposite, more utopian view was that AI was magic fairy dust and could wave a wand and solve all our problems. As with any technology moving from emerging to mainstream phases, it takes time to become fluent and this might lead to new job requirements, skills or even jobs. We call this the dividend of time in our book.

Tools 162

Tools Nonprofit Adopt Philanthropy 162

Candid

APRIL 20, 2023

The problem is, this advice is often aimed at organizations with dedicated social media folks, or even teams of them. Now, assess the posts to see what makes them similar and different, including the text, imagery, links, post types, timing, and platforms. Set a time period for the test. Run your experiment.

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Social Media Data Strategy Media 98

Forum One

AUGUST 29, 2023

Steven brings a problem-solving approach to all his work, and excels in collaborative iteration with clients. “A Most of the time, clients are looking for success that others have found, and we can apply our internal learning and knowledge to iterate on previous work, moving the whole sector forward,” he said.

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Strategy Government Analytics Roles 70

Forum One

MARCH 12, 2024

Drafting and testing. Writing multiple drafts for A/B testing on social media. Organizations that engage with the right audiences, at the right times, with the right content, and in the right places enjoy greater loyalty, retention, and positive word of mouth. We’re always eager to problem-solve with you.

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Social Media Images Video Media 79

Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

In short, the founder problem isn’t really a problem, if you understand it correctly. When it comes time to put the idea into practice, the qualities that enable someone to be a founder can manifest as micromanagement or frustration, especially when others cannot see the details as clearly as you can. Ask Yourself: Is it Me?

Nonprofit 85

Nonprofit Children Problem Phase 85

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Having access to Google Analytics for your website is key to getting to the roots of the problem. For example, if you’re hoping that a lot of people find your nonprofit through search engines, a minimal number of visitors from organic search can signal a problem with the search-friendliness of your website and content. Give it a try!

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Websites Nonprofit Guidelines Phone 245

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 11, 2018

What is your perspective on the problem you need to solve or the opportunity you need to capture? What evidence do you have of this problem or opportunity? How is this problem or opportunity connected to the company's purpose and mission? Prepare a concise statement with your inner circle and test its resonance with them.

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Companies Change Time Articulate 47

TechImpact

JULY 24, 2014

Make sure your IT staff is prepped and available for quickly problem solving. Spend a lot of time on the floor during the first few days, ensure you’ve implemented appropriate training. No matter how much you have prepped, tested, an re-tested, problems do arise. Don’t panic!

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Impact Test Problem Tech 152

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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Test Design Donation Language 38

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Burstall covers sixteen tried and tested methods to futureproof businesses. None of the Flexible Method is easy, but I will take you through it one step at a time. Are they facing similar problems? At a time of crisis, you are going to need the hive mind of your top team.” How are your peers responding?

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Method Business Disaster Brain 68

sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2022

The key, I’ve found, is approaching collaboration with empathy and testing your assumptions. While it was a scary time in early 2020, it was also an exciting time to be in social impact because we saw the change that was possible. Testing Your Assumptions. Collaboration in a Crisis. Creating a Connection Through Empathy.

Collaboration 81

Collaboration Foundation Test Skills 81

Candid

JANUARY 11, 2024

In this piece, I aim to demystify how exactly Candid goes about collecting better and more timely data and numerous ways we offer data that will help nonprofits achieve their missions for free or at a discount. Add real-time data. The best data There’s a lot of data about nonprofits and giving out there, so what makes Candid different?

Data 85

Data Profile Picture Accessibility 85

EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

This may mean asking someone five times or more to get an actual response. The hearing is next Tuesday at [time]. But the real test is whether or not they’ll do the work of volunteering time and effort. Each action is equally as important no matter how much time it takes. Don’t lose hope!

Advocacy 207

Advocacy Nonprofit Training Train 207

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

." -- Paulo Coelho "We live in a time where brands are people and people are brands." -- Brian Solis "In real life, the most practical advice for leaders is not to treat pawns like pawns, nor princes like princes, but all persons like persons." -- James MacGregor Burns "The only source of knowledge is experience." -- Albert Einstein "Nothing is a waste (..)

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Leadership Russia Arts Washington 83

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 23, 2013

This is the fourth part in my series about learning how to test the usability of your online donation form and website with real donors. Part one discussed why to usability test , part two outlined crafting your test , and part three gave best practices for recruiting participants. Today, we gear up for your big test day!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

But with so many other priorities pulling the team in a million directions, it was nearly impossible to spend time on strategic planning when they also needed to focus on critical areas like operations, fundraising, and ongoing support of their volunteers and partners — all while grappling with the short- and long-term impacts of a global pandemic.

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Philanthropy Impact Support Gambia 98

Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

One of the biggest problems nonprofits face is improving their low donor retention rate. The same is true for ongoing vs. first-time donors. How much food do you need to feed them, and within what time period? . Do this overall and also for first-time and ongoing donors. Do more testing.

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Analytics Strategy Fundraising Benchmark 124

Kindful

AUGUST 28, 2023

About Kindful Kindful was founded with a simple idea in mind: nonprofits should be able to spend less time focused on their database and more time focused on their mission. Write tests & make sure they pass. Work closely with quality assurance team members to ensure code is tested well.

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Application Develop Web Tennessee 52

Candid

MAY 10, 2023

Be sure to make your campaign’s goals specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound ( SMART goals ). Define the problem. Add to the story by explaining your organization’s unique solution for addressing the problem, including how your nonprofit’s work will drive impact. Outline the solution.

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Communication Campaign Channel Measure 98

Achieve

JUNE 1, 2016

We spend a lot of time and resources crafting the right message, testing potential activation strategies, and building engagement programs in hopes of growing our base of supporters. This is what he said: “I remember the first time I shared in public that this was a cause I supported.

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Donor Time Causes Articulate 52

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Then we planned a series of tests to evaluate everything from our messaging to nuts-and- bolts fundraising tactics. Here is a closer look at how we tested: Should we frame our issue in a positive or negative light? First, we used earlier campaigns to build momentum. Will a video boost the response rate?

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Case Study Test America Studies 75

Connection Cafe

JULY 31, 2013

Note: This is the first in a series of posts about usability testing your website from guest author Brandon Granger, Senior Interaction Designer for Blackbaud. Fixing usability problems on your donation form can be like giving your organization free money. What exactly is usability testing? What is important to test on my site?

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