Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

By Christy Noel , Vice President of Digital Marketing Services at MobileCause – a company that pioneered text-to-donate and also offers an extensive suite of online, mobile and event fundraising solutions. Make sure your website is mobile optimized for donors using their cell phones. 2) Encourage to Volunteer.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

WhatsApp represents one such medium that presents nonprofits with an outstanding opportunity to engage with stakeholders through texts, attachments, and multiple forms of conversations delivered to their mobile phones and now to their desktops. The selected channels make up part of an organization’s Digital Storytelling Ecosystem.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore a few key types of advocacy that help organizations drive positive change; tactics that unite and activate supporters; and technology to make this important work more effective and efficient. Later, that information can be used to target the most active and educated supporters and get them involved.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

This session focuses on how to successfully get started with mobile technology, with Tonia Zampieri from Smart Online presenting. 1st generation raised on mobiles. 95% own mobile devices. 83% sleep with mobile at bedside. Why mobile? 90% of mobile subscribers in the US have internet-ready phones.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 3, 2024

Text-to-give is a text fundraising method, similar to text-to-donate, that allows your supporters to donate to your organization using their cell phones via text messaging. Text-to-give allows your donors to give through their phone bill, while text-to-donate takes your donors to a mobile donation form to complete their transactions.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

In order to attract and activate caring advocates, you need a clearly defined vision, consistent and accessible communications, and multiple opportunities for action. Here are a few key ways to mobilize your advocates: Provide training opportunities. Share urgent calls to action across channels.

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 14, 2020

2) Broaden Your Appeal By Using Multiple Channels. Your donors access multiple communication channels throughout the course of any given day. If your year-end appeal only comes through one channel, you’re limiting your outreach. Working together, these channels reinforce your message.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

By David Farnes, Executive Director, Mobile Giving Foundation Canada , and Vice President, Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Associatio n and Jim Manis, Chairman and CEO, Mobile Giving Foundation. The results of the survey were very encouraging for the current and future state of mobile giving. Channel of Influence.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Plan Engaging Virtual Activities and Performances. Activity coordinators. Activity coordinators recruit speakers and presenters, plan the logistics of activities (such as procuring items for your auction), and otherwise determine the details of your gala’s programming. Market Your Gala Through Multiple Platforms.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 5, 2009

As the Web goes mobile , so does social media… and so should your nonprofit. There are more than 65 million active users currently accessing Facebook through their mobile devices and that number grows daily. MySpace estimates that 50% of its Website traffic will be mobile within 24 months. How about your nonprofit?

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Roughly 90% of cell phones in the U.S. These tools are narrow focused tools that let nonprofits collect donations through texting either via pledge, mobile webform or through direct from mobile bill. Note that giving through cell phone carrier is organized through the Mobile Giving Foundation. Well, free-ish.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

This includes an optimized website that’s mobile-friendly and easy to navigate, strategic use of search engine optimization (SEO) to increase visibility during times of high public interest, and an established monthly giving program to facilitate the transition from one-time to recurring donations. This builds a connection.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

The inability to create a variety of different contexts in our lives including different social roles, relationships, activities and goals. It is a fun activity that gets a few laughs, people moving, and replenishes energy. If you are using Slack, you could set up a channel called the “Water Cooler” for this.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

For major donors, start with a phone call and then send out an official email or printed invitation with the registration information. Make sure your registration page is simple to fill out and mobile-friendly. Use direct mail, email, social media, and other channels to reach and engage donors. Segment your communications.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The development team learned and grew a lot over the last year, and now they’ve done it again: their second virtual event, the 2021 Reflection Benefit, was a week-long festival of activities that inspired incredible generosity and reached new audiences everywhere. Nearly 600 people (300 households) watched their live stream. Feel the FOMO!

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

She knows what strategies work on social media, what strategies fail, and how nonprofits can use social channels to make a big impact on their community. So, if someone was looking to put together a monthly calendar for their social media channels, what are the types of posts they should look to include in that plan?

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Text-to-give is a powerful donation tool that offers donors a way to easily give to their favorite nonprofits right from their phones. However, in general, the text-to-give process looks like the following: With your text-to-give platform, you’ll set up a shortened phone number, known as a shortcode.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Diversify fundraising channel s: The report documents shifts in donor behavior and preferences. Therefore, be sure to diversify your fundraising channels to reach donors through multiple platforms, events, and initiatives. Launch a Text-To-Give, or Text-To-Donate drive : Your donor likely has a cell phone.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 6, 2017

Mobile giving is on the rise , and there’s no platform more prevalent than text-to-give. To clarify, your nonprofit should absolutely offer your donors some sort of mobile donation option given how universal smartphones have become. Has a large percentage of your base historically given through online channels? to pull off.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2012

billion mobile telephones being used on the planet. “In 2014, mobile Internet usage will overtake desktop Internet usage,” according to recent statistics released by mobiThinking. And already in 2011, “more than 50% of all ‘local’ searches were done from a mobile device.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

So much so that many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. A website (mobile app coming soon) that allows users to check-in while doing good deeds.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 2, 2021

They have multiple social media profiles and check their phones frequently. An active presence on Facebook will also build your credibility with millennials. You can sell tickets in advance and collect donations directly via mobile phone during the event. This is the generation that invented Facebook.

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NTEN

JUNE 22, 2011

This session focuses on how to successfully get started with mobile technology, with Tonia Zampieri from Smart Online presenting. Why mobile? 90% of mobile subscribers in the US have internet-ready phones. How do you use mobile to start engaging and communicating? million smartphones and 92.1 most over 45.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

MAY 15, 2019

Even through email messaging is consistently the best performing digital communications channel, email list churn is now at 14%. Acquisition is the name of the game, and nonprofits have to keep a constant drumbeat of registration on their websites, social media changes, digital ads, events, and any multi-channel activities.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

Additionally, ensure that your page is mobile-responsive, as most people will scan the codes and make their donations through their phones. Event Marketing According to Funds2Orgs, the most profitable fundraisers are well-marketed through various promotional materials and channels. Bounce rate.

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Achieve

JUNE 21, 2023

Make a list of these companies and determine who will make an introduction, whether by a phone call or email. This might include logo placement on your event registration website, your management platform’s accompanying mobile app, or other built-in sponsorship exposure. Use social media. Do they want straight-up brand exposure?

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 3, 2022

100 = 41% We know donors are so much more than their giving, but it’s essential to measure how well your cultivation & stewardship activities are reducing donor attrition. Consider how often you thank supporters and remind them of their charitable impact across all channels. Why is retention so necessary?

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Achieve

APRIL 28, 2022

Your supporters have their individual engagement preferences, and it generally takes numerous interactions across channels before a follower is ready to donate. engagement channels. should include multiple ways and opportunities for donors to receive communication, participate in activities, and contribute to your cause.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Your nonprofit can have your best year-end campaign by incorporating data-driven planning, tapping into overlooked segments, crafting impactful storytelling strategies, maximizing digital fundraising channels, and cultivating donor fundraising and stewardship throughout the year. Keep reading to find out more! #1

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Achieve

JULY 26, 2021

Use a multi-channel fundraising approach. Use a multi-channel fundraising approach. Multi-channel fundraising — or using multiple forms of outreach to connect with your donors — is a very effective way to reach your base. Here are some different fundraising channels that you could try: . Figure out your strategy.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Here’s how: Analyze fundraising channels: Examine how each of your fundraising channels is performing. Identify your strongest channels and consider reallocating resources to those that are most effective. Optimize communication channels, refine messaging , and leverage technology for increased efficiency.

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Qgiv

MAY 6, 2021

Text fundraising is a popular method of charitable giving facilitated by messages on a mobile device. It’s one of the easiest ways to incorporate an additional giving channel without having to break the bank. Text-to-give is a carrier-based mobile fundraising method. How Text Fundraising Can Be Used For Small Nonprofits?

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Maximize Your Digital Marketing Channels Even if your event is taking place in-person, your marketing efforts should be primarily happening online. With everyone spending hours a day glued to their phones and computers, digital channels will be the best way to reach them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2012

I was honored to moderate a panel at Innogive Conference on the intersection of social and mobile strategy. Does” is any action – post, like, share, mobile photo,create – expressed via a social voice. Edna the Mobile Granny. The slides are here. His points were: Each person does a little, the community does a lot.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 19, 2021

Their systems and processes help them pivot when an unexpected turn of events (a global pandemic or a tidal wave of social activism, for example) turns their operations upside-down. buildOn mobilizes young people to transform their communities and build schools in developing countries. Where are you on the spectrum?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2017

My instructional needs were simple: Question/Answer back channel where participants in the room or faraway could post questions. Slido allows you to crowd source questions from the audience who can use the web site from their mobile phones or laptops in real time. I pulled up the page on my mobile phone.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

For example, a donor might use a mobile bidding app at your annual gala auction to bid on your nonprofit’s best prizes. but now, you can take all that information on the go with Bloomerang’s mobile fundraising app ! You can also add new engagement activities of existing supporters to their constituent timelines.

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