Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2014

Since then ACCO has continued to be wildly successful through a total of 7 Teespring campaigns, raising over $27,000! Their current September campaign has been the most successful ever, having raised over $15,600 with still a week left in the campaign. Track sales and growth trends. ” What about your Shopify experience?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

In 2008, the WWF was on Myspace and likely utilizing a Facebook Group and YouTube Channel, but those tools had not yet become integrated into their website design. By 2013 the World Wildlife Fund has dramatically changed their website design while honing in on the most important online communications and fundraising tools.

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Care2

JUNE 13, 2013

Yes, the 140-characters can be limiting, but as campaigners working on creating social change on the ground it’s critical that we use online channels like social media to raise awareness, debunk myths by the opposition, and inspire people to take action. Social Networking Trends Web 2.0' It’s only a phone.”

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

Last week Blackbaud along with partners HJC, Sea Change Strategies, and Edge Research released findings from the 2013 Next Generation of Canadian Giving study. The study looked at the following: What are the preferred giving channels for Generation Y (18-32); Generation X (33-48); Baby Boomers (49-67); and Civics (68+) ? Embrace it!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2013

This has definitely not gone unnoticed by nonprofit marketers, with a number of high profile organisations starting to utilize these channels to communicate with their audiences, both cheaply and effectively. The visually appealing approach makes the content all the more memorable and is an innovative way of raising awareness of the disease.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 5, 2013

These events create new and exciting opportunities for organizations to not only raise more money, but engage constituents in deeper, more meaningful relationships. During the webinar will I will be presenting the key findings in the report and explore trends that will define the P2P industry this coming year.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

He has helped raise over a billion dollars for his clients. In a major study of more than 800 Canadian donors that we at hjc recently completed with Blackbaud , Edge Research , and Sea Change Strategies , two big trends stood out: mobile fundraising and crowdfunding. Ready or not, the mobile trend is affecting your organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

Based on the her book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit, winner of the 2013 Terry McAdam Award, Beth Kanter will share frameworks, strategies and practical tips for engaging with your network in ways that lead to measurable results. It is also important to be mindful of how different generations use online social networking and the trends.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 24, 2014

A great place to start if you are reviewing your data at the conclusion of your event 2013 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study Blackbaud released this month which (like my little fitness device) will provide you with data to allow you to compare yourself with some of your event fundraising peers.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2014

2013 was a strong year for fundraising, with charities posting their best increase since before the economy plunged in 2008, according to the 2013 Charitable Giving Report. Organizations that raised the most money invested more in staff, in securing major gifts, and in overall fundraising capacity.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

He has helped raised over a billion dollars for his clients around the world. The Next Generation of Canadian Giving 2013. And, social media isn’t viewed as an appropriate fundraising channel for any age group. The value of some channels (e.g. To download The Next Generation of Canadian Giving 2013, visit: [link].

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

We recently shared how the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) used Teespring to raise over $43,000 through Teespring campaigns. It's raised around $30,000 to date, up $10,000 from its previous online store. Track sales and growth trends. Market: Promote the store through your marketing channels.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

Having a detailed strategic plan in place before embarking on a fundraising campaign can be a huge determinant of its success, even before the first dollar is raised. To put it simply, no matter how much money you raise, the goals you set (and achieve) can determine whether or not your plan is seen as a success.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 2, 2013

In the same period, online giving at 202 congregations and other faith-based groups that raised a total of more than $110 million over 12 months grew 16.7 Based on data from 3,828 charities that raised more than $12 billion in the prior 12 months, The Blackbaud Index reports that overall charitable giving grew 2.3

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2019

That might seem low, but it’s actually on track with other online trends. Studies done by Dunham+Company in both 2013 and 2018 reveal that even many leading nonprofit organizations have struggled to implement common best practices. Do not confuse the channel of engagement with the channel of the transaction.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

It's high time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news! The Microsoft @Safer Online channel is hosting an all-day tweet chat for sharing online safety tips. There’s lots of interesting NPTech news this month. Privacy and Security. The Day We Fight Back. Tweeting your tips along with the #Do1Thing hashtag.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

They are mentioned in the book as a possible means to raise money in the future, but the concept of using them to donate online didn’t even exist yet. Chapter 5 :: Introduction to YouTube Channels. Now you must create your YouTube Channel using a Google Account you already have or by creating a new one.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 10, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Why Apple isn’t the Nonprofit App Grinch Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on December 10th, 2010 Nonprofit social media expert Beth Kanter isn’t happy with Apple at the moment. Mobile is going to be a huge channel.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

They are mentioned in the book as a possible means to raise money in the future, but the concept of using them to donate online didn’t even exist yet. Chapter 5 :: Introduction to YouTube Channels. Now you must create your YouTube Channel using a Google Account you already have or by creating a new one.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 27, 2014

Now is the time of year when blog editors worldwide ask their writers for predictions and trends for the coming year. I thought Mary Beth Westmoreland’s latest piece on npENGAGE did a great job summarizing the high-level technology trends we often see and hear about in the nonprofit sector. Maintaining top-line growth (e.g.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

As we prepare for our leap into 2014, let’s learn from 2013′s ups and downs – triumphs and flops – and make this next year one for the record books. Here’s Your 2013 Nonprofit Roundup: THIS – thanks to Marc Koenig of Nonprofit Hub: Nonprofits, 2014 is the Year of the Blog. People give to people.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 4, 2014

Best Use of Integrated Marketing – ANERA – Due to the influx of new refugees from Syria to Lebanon’s refugee camps, ANERA had to raise funds quickly to respond to the increased need of essential supplies. Read the case study. Read the case study.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

They are mentioned in the book as a possible means to raise money in the future, but the concept of using them to donate online didn’t even exist yet. With the exception of Foursquare, it’s been a trend that has had a hard time getting into the hearts and minds of mobile users. Add Google Wallet to the list.

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Care2

MAY 29, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) billion in 2013. billion in 2008 to $29.8

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 1, 2014

This is the 2013 edition of my annual review of year-end email subject lines that started in 2011 and continued in 2012. I analyzed 320 email messages sent to me from 55 nonprofit organizations between December 1st and 31st, 2013. Here are some insights, trends, and the complete list of email subject lines. Email by Hour.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 7, 2013

bbcon 2013 , Blackbaud’s Conference for Nonprofits concluded last week, and as I remember some of my favorite moments during the conference, one tops them all. The suitcase is finally unpacked, and the email pile is a bit more manageable – but the bbcon buzz hasn’t worn off yet! Read the case study. Read the case study.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Now that this year is wrapping up and we have the verdict on nonprofit technology trends for 2013 , we queried charity Technorati like Amy Sample Ward, Beth Kanter, Marnie Webb, Peter Campbell, Nicole Wallace, the entire crew at Idealware, Lucy Bernholz, and other luminaries to find out what is in their crystal balls for 2014.

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