Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

By Stephanie Kanak , Content Strategist at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. We surveyed over 700 nonprofits to find out what advice they’d give themselves and others about fundraising in the new normal. Many nonprofits rely heavily on in-person fundraising.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 27, 2012

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. You serve on a nonprofit board of directors. Or, you are a member of management for a nonprofit organization.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 9, 2023

Membership retention rates for nonprofits vary widely. The biggest benefit they provide is more than financial—it’s continued support that drives awareness and outreach activities for your cause. Seventy-one percent of donors report feeling more engaged when a nonprofit offers personalized content.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether your nonprofit is working to improve volunteer management or the success of your community outreach programs, you’re likely considering the impact of your planned or existing actions. . In this guide, we’ll answer the most frequently asked questions about nonprofit impact metrics, including: . Why Are Impact Metrics Important?

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Blue Fox

MARCH 17, 2021

There are so many resources (conferences, webinars, ebooks, and consultants) in the “fun areas” of nonprofit management but not as many focused on nonprofit organizational growth through financial stewardship. Learn more about the importance of cash flow for nonprofits.] Insert Blue Fox ! Revenue model structure.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

In this post, I’ll share funding and grant resources for nonprofits involved in the education sector. Similar to the funders in my previous post on education , the organizations listed below focus their efforts on activities inside and outside of the classroom. First Book. Areas served: US. Areas served: US. The Victor C. The Victor C.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Scavenger hunt Scavenger hunts are fun family activities that can really excite your supporters! Golf tournament With the Masters Tournament in the first week of April, a community golf tournament is a great April fundraising idea for your nonprofit. Encourage participants to take advantage of your local public library and get reading!

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Starting a monthly giving program is a great use of your time because monthly donors are the lifeblood of a small nonprofit – bringing in sustainable revenue and creating a safety net of loyal supporters. . These nonprofits have gotten really good at making it easy for people to understand how their donation will make a difference.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2024

When it comes to reaching your nonprofit’s revenue goals, major gifts are critical. For the average nonprofit, roughly 80% of all revenue comes from only 20% of its donors—and most of these earnings are major gifts. Data will help your nonprofit qualify major donor prospects. Segment and prioritize your donors.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

Many of today’s nonprofits have a lot of data on constituents but few strategies for what to do with it. Nonprofit database segmentation allows you to structure your data to support reporting, personalization, and overall engagement. Recurring donors may receive fewer appeals (they’re already actively giving!)

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Tech Soup

JULY 22, 2014

When you work for an active and dynamic nonprofit or charity, it might feel like you're constantly learning new skills or building knowledge in different areas. QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits. Basic Computer and Digital Literacy Skills. Training Tailored for Nonprofits. Citrix GoToTraining.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 5, 2021

Each April, hundreds of thousands of companies and nonprofits celebrate National Volunteer Month in the United States — and millions more throughout the year celebrate across the world. Hand Pick Nonprofit Partners & Provide Specific Volunteering Opportunities . This year, Salesforce launched the Citizen Philanthropy program.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

Faced with existential crises thanks to the pandemic and the social upheaval of the past year, businesses of all stripes (nonprofits included) went into survival mode. They scrambled to connect with donors in new and fresh ways with an updated nonprofit digital strategy. It will be this way for everyone, and nonprofits are not immune.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2015

Benetech is hiring new Vice Presidents for our Global Literacy and Human Rights programs. We are Silicon Valley’s deliberately nonprofit software company. Benetech is organized as a nonprofit, but run like a business. You’ve come to the right place: Benetech. We must help ensure that every report of abuse is a tool for justice.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

Guest Beneblog by Betsy Beaumon, VP and General Manager, Benetech’s Global Literacy Program. With the goal of promoting braille literacy, this landmark meeting brought together braille experts from around the world to Perkins’ campus in Watertown, Massachusetts.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2021

Financial literacy is an area where “fake until you make it” doesn’t apply. This blog will be a great place to start, but if you find yourself praying no one asks you questions about the financials in your next board meeting, you may want to check out our Nonprofit Accounting Essentials course in partnership with The Charity CFO. .

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NTEN

JANUARY 26, 2021

A once-in-a-lifetime pandemic and a global economic recession have made nonprofit services an essential lifeline for millions of people. Unfortunately, these twin challenges negatively impact nonprofits, causing many to reduce services, lay off workers, shrink budgets, or close their doors. Optimize Program Efficiency.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Consider the evolution of nonprofit tech over the past year and a half. When the pandemic hit, you probably invested in video conferencing tools as your nonprofit’s team headed home to work safely. In addition, your nonprofit is focused on year-end giving from now through December. With that, let’s get started!

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

If you loved our 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2019 calendar! We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! Nonprofit Management. Nonprofit Technology, and more! Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar 2019.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

Libraries, nonprofits, and schools are already working hard to teach digital skills and competency, but they need support of the entire community to help people thrive in the technology age. Defining Digital Literacy. But first, what exactly is digital literacy? The Role of Nonprofits. The Role of Schools.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2021

In other words, if your organization isn’t actively offering and promoting recurring donations, you’re likely missing out on a decent portion of potential revenue. Over the years, we’ve worked to optimize the recurring giving process for nonprofits, and we’re confident that we fully understand how to make these programs stand out.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

I’ve been busy interviewing people who work for nonprofits for my next book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout , with Aliza Sherman. Activities are designed to support organizational wellness for greater productivity and morale boosts. How cultural norms influence participation.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

In fact, we’re doing so well in that respect that I get to engage more and more in new opportunities to advance our nonprofit mission—but less in writing my updates. We’re also pulling our Silicon Valley brain trust into these new Labs projects by creating a new kind of nonprofit advisory board, the Benetech Labs Partners.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2012

His chapter on “Data Literacy” describes what sounds a lot of good content curation skills minus the social sharing part. This is good, basic digital literacy principles that have been taught by educators and librarians taught in the early 2000′s and continue today. He suggests these goals: 1.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2014

It scary to think that your activity online can be tracked by corporations, the government, hackers, and other nefarious (and seemingly un -nefarious) entities. Privacy has always been an important topic in digital literacy. Nonprofits: Up for the Privacy Challenge. That phrase gives you the chills, doesn't it?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Inspired by Malala and Ziauddin Yousafzai’s early activism, Malala Fund launched the Education Champions Network to identify and scale the work of local educators and advocates. The broadcasts air weekly and deliver multilingual lessons on literacy, numeracy, and STEM. Profound Change Starts With Local Partners.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

Assuming that staff can just wander on to general AI models and create content is like when nonprofits thought it was a good idea to give their social comms to interns a decade ago. Email Campaigns : AI writers can help nonprofits create effective email campaigns that increase engagement, donations, and volunteer participation.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2021

When you start a new nonprofit, you realize pretty quickly that with so many options, it’s important that you pick the right fundraiser to get the money flowing. Which one works the best for new and small nonprofits? Is a 5K the right fundraiser for your new nonprofit? Actually, no, most nonprofits go with less-fancy events.

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NTEN

JULY 3, 2014

Free Geek is a technology reuse, recycle, and education nonprofit based in Portland, Oregon. It was great to get out of the office together and see the good work being done with technology and nonprofits right here in Portland. Lego Robotics!) We enjoyed our visit to Free Geek and are excited to share it with the community!

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 20, 2012

continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to. inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Ahmad is currently pursuing a master's degree Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Administration at ASU's School of Public Affairs. Public Administration.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 1, 2011

Benetech is a Silicon Valley nonprofit organization developing innovative technology solutions with a primary goal of positive social change rather than profit. We encourage our staff to take on leadership positions within the fields we work, through activities such as external speaking engagements. 2 We get stuff done.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 25, 2018

What about local nonprofits or community foundations; do you know who to reach out to if needed? Youth in the program work at local nonprofits, but program organizers know that to truly achieve their goal of reducing youth unemployment, participants need additional support and training.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

Listening for Nonprofits in a Digital World View more presentations from kanter. As many of you know who read this blog, I am an early adopter of social media and set up my listening post 5 years ago to scan for people, trends, and ideas related to social media and nonprofits. Our session covered: Why listening offers value.

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Achieve

MAY 21, 2017

Nearly every nonprofit organization I deal with is careful to include an “experiential” touch point somewhere along the donor journey. As nonprofit and cause leaders, we wish every individual had the opportunity, interest, and time to meet the people we serve and see the impact of our work in real time. Philanthropy News Digest.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

Marnie Webb left a comment about this in a nonprofit context. There are many tasks in a nonprofit day-to-day life - like grant writing, hiring someone, or prepping a board meeting where personal productivity matters most - connectedness really doesn't play a factor in getting these tasks off the to do list. social media context?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 7, 2014

The Northstar Digital Literacy Project has 33 questions, but only a few touch on safety and security. Slide Decks and Activities. Here are a few slide decks and activities to get inspired by: The slide deck Austin Stroud uses for teaching online safety at the Monroe County Public Library. The quizzes are divided by grade level.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 12, 2014

As the parent nonprofit organization of the Bookshare online library, a leading provider of accessible books to people with print disabilities in the U.S., Now, a year later, the Court of Appeals agreed: the HathiTrust creates immense public value and its core activities entirely comply with copyright law.

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