Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

These experiences offer lessons for organizations of any size to re-imagine what it means to build community online. As a historic site in the heart of lower Manhattan, the church interests history buffs drawn by Alexander Hamilton’s gravesite, the church’s architecture, and other memorials and monuments.

Build 70

Build Community Experiment Las Vegas 70

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

For those who don’t know the history, the @ NonprofitOrgs brand launched on Myspace in February 2005. It was my first first experience with online social networking and from that first “Friend Request” I was absolutely hooked – obsessed even – with the potential of social networking for social good.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 12, 2023

Create a donor experience that strengthens supporter relationships. As nonprofits work on strengthening donor relationships to improve retention, there has been an increased focus on the donor experience. According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the average donor retention rate in the U.S. is around 45 percent.

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Personal Donor Summary PDF 86

.orgSource

JULY 25, 2023

AI tools can automate many of the SEO activities that were once outside the realm of more casual users. These are a few of its talents and tricks for putting your words at the top of the queue: AI tools can automate many SEO activities. Let me know if you experiment and learn more about AI’s predictive powers.

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Team Marketing Build Analysis 221

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

They give nonprofits access to exclusive travel packages and high-end experiences. Since every one of Winspire’s Experiences is risk-free, your organization only purchases what it sells. There are many experiences available from Winspire. Fiji is a tropical paradise, known for its activities and beaches.

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Fiji San Diego Rate South Carolina 98

Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

These experiences offer lessons for organizations of any size to re-imagine what it means to build community online. As a historic site in the heart of lower Manhattan, the church interests history buffs drawn by Alexander Hamilton’s gravesite, the church’s architecture, and other memorials and monuments.

Build 46

Build Community Experiment Las Vegas 46

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2022

added the ability to interact with and produce content, making activities such as social media, online banking, and shopping possible. Far too many times in history we see nonprofits struggling to keep up with the latest technologies due to limited resources and limited funds – but not with Web3!

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Attention Avatar Virtual Internet 342

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

Many nonprofits had been experimenting since the late 90′s to varying degrees of success, but by 2008 e-newsletters had become one of the most important online outreach and fundraising tools for nonprofits. Donate Now Technology :: Featured in the navigation bar is a “Donate Now” link.

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Websites Design History Online 248

EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people on June 6, 2023, the first state of emergency ever declared in its history spanning four decades. Later, that information can be used to target the most active and educated supporters and get them involved.

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Advocacy Generation Strategy Awareness 199

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

When you curate a guest list that not only gathers people but also garners support, it can significantly impact the outcome of your fundraising events by transforming attendees into active contributors to your mission. Segment your guest list based on their giving history, engagement level, and capacity to contribute.

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Guide Cancer History Volunteer 81

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A nonprofit CRM tracks donors, manages email and communication history, and provides comprehensive reporting. Organizations using a nonprofit CRM can gain a broad perspective on their operations, covering donor management, fundraising activities, and stakeholder engagement.

Community 82

Community Organization Fundraising Integration 82

CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

You see, I am a female in my late 20’s-early 30’s, living in an urban area, vegetarian, eco-conscious, middle class, and have been actively seeking plant based alternatives to milk that taste good and are kinder to animals and the planet. For instance, “Take our 5 min survey to help us improve our donor experience.”

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Audience Donor Survey Demographics 82

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Associations have a long history as thriving communities of individuals and companies with common interests and goals. Throughout their history, associations have, in many ways, remained unchanged in form and function. Tips for personalizing the member experience. Individualization.

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Associations Change Classes Trend 78

Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

If you’re auctioning off a fine dining experience with a well-known private chef, you could include a quote from previous customers of that chef, perhaps saying something along the lines of “A once-in-a-lifetime experience that changed the way I view food.”

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Fundraising Template Storytelling Headline 98

.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

All of the association’s activities and initiatives are grounded in the ideals that are outlined below. Images of the association’s founders, history, and current activities are displayed throughout the facility, and spaces were created to accommodate a variety of work styles. Working on culture isn’t a finite activity.

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Associations Leadership Question Wisconsin 221

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 2, 2010

Over the last few weeks I have been running a Facebook Advertising experiment for the Nonprofit Organizations Facebook Page. That said, I still think nonprofits should invest $25-50 to experiment with Facebook Advertising because: 1) Running an ad is a good tech experience for nonprofit community builders. So, that’s it.

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Facebook Results Experiment Organization 214

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Last spring, Google made our entire search histories available for download and viewing. Your Google account tracks your search activity across browsers and devices when you're logged in. On the days I did use it, my history revealed where I was and what I was doing and thinking online throughout each day. That's it.

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

As the home of organizations that draw on decades of history, it’s not surprising that we love the security of time-honored strategies. What activities would make your association better prepared to respond to changes in your members’ needs and the business environment? What could you do to enhance the volunteer experience?

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Advice Course Associations Change 170

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Community Brands research found that only 12% of professional or trade organizations currently have AI or machine learning technology, and only 17% plan on adopting the technology in the future. How can your association stand out from industry competition and transform your staff and member experience? Gain more data.

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Retention Associations Foundation Analytics 115

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

Reference past giving history. Follow-up after specific activities. Reference past giving history. Past giving history can provide insight into a donor’s motivation behind giving. Ask yourself the following questions about your donors’ giving histories: What amount did the donor give? Implement donor segmentation.

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Communication Personal Donor Nonprofit 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2015

#iGiveLocal will change that by offering a national competition to local donors, incentivizing the activity with fun prizes and small awards for the influencers’ favorite causes. 2) A Better Responsive Mobile Experience. We think this will create an exciting experience for everyone vested in the giving day. 4) Leaderboard App.

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America Local History Giving 50

Museum 2.0

AUGUST 6, 2014

MuseumCamp is an annual professional development event at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History in which teams of diverse, creative people work on quick and dirty projects on a big theme. Some of these experiments didn''t yield anything useful, but some were surprisingly helpful proxies for complex human interactions.

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Experiment Impact Social Museum 52

sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Sadly, many current change efforts that try to incorporate knowledge work for social good end up with disjointed or burdensome lists of isolated activities that really aren’t very engaging or valuable. We can learn through direct experience. It is about actively making meaning in interaction with a social context.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 67

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

People at the heart of issues know the histories, the networks, the actors, the previous failures, and more. Stronger Relationships : Grantmakers can experience more trust and credibility between them and the communities they serve and an increased understanding, as well as the ability to take new risks.

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Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

A disability is any condition of the mind or body that makes it more difficult for someone to partake in certain activities and may impair their ability to participate easily in normal daily pursuits. That’s why every July in the United States, it’s important to observe Disability Pride Month! That’s why Disability Pride Month is important!

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Awareness Causes Celebrate North America 52

Nonprofits Source

JULY 24, 2023

Tech-savvy nonprofits have already begun to experience the benefits of modern nonprofit software, saving their teams time, resources, and stress. Self-service tools let your donors manage various parts of their engagement, such as how often they give, what activities they want to participate in, and how they prefer to be contacted.

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Benefit Technology Nonprofit Template 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2014

Google+ Pages have a vast tool set and Google’s quest to integrate Google+ into their most popular products, such as Search, Gmail, YouTube, Local, and Wallet, is paying off as active monthly users continue to grow. Experiment with animated.GIFs. That said, Google+ is low on the priority lists of most nonprofits.

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Google Practice YouTube Nonprofit 251

Achieve

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

No matter your association’s size or experience, a little careful planning and creativity will allow you to build a virtual space where members want to log on and chat with their peers. For a more in-depth experience, consider offering mentorship programs. This step is foundational to the rest of your community-building efforts.

Associations 52

Associations Community Create Online 52

Candid

JUNE 28, 2022

Highlighting the impact of donor gifts on your organization’s activities. Set up a welcome message or series that speaks to their new experience interacting with your nonprofit . Invite donors to participate in peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives , volunteer opportunities, advocacy campaigns, and other activities.

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Donor Retention Rate Database 111

Nimble AMS

MAY 5, 2022

Fundraising helps to ensure you have the funds to continue providing member value through activities such as conducting industry research and providing student scholarships – even if membership revenue decreases for a bit. Segment your member lists and target each segment with messages that align with their interests and giving history. .

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Associations Effective Tips Fundraising 122

Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This overarching goal can be broken down into a few smaller goals, such as: Spread awareness about our cause Gain financial support through online donations Increase volunteer activity sign-ups This information will serve as the guiding star of your WordPress content strategy. About page. Events page. Sponsorships page. Analyze your results.

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WordPress Content Strategy Create 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Kindful places a heavy focus on data, giving the user access to donors’ giving history, wealth details, and rating for likelihood to give. They have a nifty website integration feature that allows you to quantify constituents’ browsing activity on your website. 6) DonorPerfect :: donorperfect.com. 8) Salsa :: salsalabs.com.

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Relationship Software Management Pledge 231

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 22, 2021

In the most financially challenging time in the history of higher education, proving the value of your technology investments is more important than ever before. The world’s #1 CRM enables institutions to operate more flexibly, securely, and resiliently, helping them emerge on a stronger footing for the future.

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University ROI Michigan Education 101

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Adventure experience For the thrill seekers in your nonprofit’s audience, consider offering adventure experiences like: White water rafting Camping/glamping Rock climbing Skydiving Caving Partner with local adventure companies to see if they’d be willing to donate local experiences that are unique to your area.

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Artist Classes Arts Local 72

Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Check on your retention rate throughout the year and adjust your donor outreach and engagement activities accordingly. You can extend this concept into other activities, too, including your appeals, peer-to-peer fundraising events, and other campaigns. You can easily track your donor retention rate by using a few different tools.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 14, 2011

As of May 2, I will be the executive director of the Museum of Art & History at McPherson Center in Santa Cruz, CA (here's the press release ). Because of the increased workload I expect in the months to come, as well as the likely possibility that we will start a Museum of Art & History blog, I'm lowering my Museum 2.0

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History Museum Arts Consultant 55

Candid

MAY 23, 2023

ABFE president and CEO Susan Taylor Batten gave this greeting to those of us who were able to experience the 2023 Harambee conference last month. Make no mistake—it is an experience, both an individual and collective Black experience. There were many activities lined up that were centered around Black joy. “Welcome home.”

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