Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2021

Just like last year, common solutions to this year’s problems emerge in the form of fundraising trends. We’ve been paying attention to these developing trends, and have compiled them here for you. Town halls or information sessions to encourage conversation and generate buzz about your cause. Appealing to younger donors.

Trend 98

Trend Campaign Fundraising Mobile 98

Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

Today, our AI policy—which focuses on best practices, not specific tools—is integral to how we work and helps us use AI in a way that amplifies our mission. Here are three reasons why your organization should consider adopting an AI policy. Some risks are rooted in the machine-learning data that AI tools are trained on.

Policy 99

Policy Organization Guidelines Adopt 99

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

It struck me, that although we do usually think about measuring and learning to improve campaigns and program that integrate social media and networks, if done correctly it is essential outcome-based evaluation and KD Paine and I briefly touched on this on our book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit.” Technology!

Evaluation 114

Evaluation Generation Change Measure 114

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Giving Days organized by local communities are being adopted by many more communities than ever before and a stronger understanding how these efforts can help build the capacity of nonprofits to embrace social media and online giving, engage more donors, and raise awareness of charity giving. It’s a huge group: two billion worldwide.

Generation 130

Generation Donor Help Classroom 130

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

However, not all disruption needs to remain negative. Your association can learn from past challenges to adopt innovativ e strategies and better equip your staff and members for 2023. The Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study found that the first reason members join an association is to network, and the sixth is to socialize.

Organization 99

Organization Associations Retention Tech 99

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report. All modern donor databases feature donor analytics and report generation that you can use. Your own careful review of the report is encouraged.

Action 75

Action Report Practice Fundraising 75

Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

You may be expanding your supporter base to new generations of donors, pivoting to livestream fundraising, or trying to understand new payment options. For example, QR codes have resurfaced with great success due to the advancements and social adoption of mobile technology. Nonprofit Cloud has an extensive solution for Fundraising.

Tech 65

Tech Fundraising Europe Method 65

Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

5 Creative Content beyond text Generative AI tools are becoming very powerful storytelling aids. Whether it is images, audio, or videos, generative AI tools are able to 10x the production. While it may be a bit early to start posting the job description, the upside to having an AI adoption lead on your team has incredible potential.

Job 52

Job Myspace Audio Social Media 52

Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Picture this: your donor data and fundraising trends reports are due, but instead of the usual stress, you’re calm, prepared, and even proud of what you’re about to submit. Key reporting features The most impactful reports encompass a variety of aspects, from donation trends to donor retention. Sounds ideal, right?

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Report Effective Fundraising Template 64

Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 4, 2024

A point solution makes data collection from multiple sources difficult and often requires integration with third-party applications. Nonprofit Cloud for Grantmaking includes an out-of-the-box integration with the impact measurement tool, Outcomes Management, which is a convenient solution used to gain insights into your work.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Application Integration Grant 52

Nonprofits Source

MAY 15, 2024

Market research is the process of gathering information about current and potential customers for your product or service, as well as general trends for your industry (e.g., is the purchase of your product trending up or down?). Leverage third-party integrations. Create training resources.

Map 52

Map Digital Business Marketing 52

Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Direct mail fundraising should be an integral part of your nonprofit’s direct response strategy. When leveraged with other communication channels, direct mail can generate significant engagement and gift-giving from donors. This shows that appreciation for this communication channel is growing among younger generations.

Mail 52

Mail Fundraising Nonprofit Channel 52

Nimble AMS

APRIL 29, 2022

To further generate interest in upcoming conferences or meetings, give your volunteers an event registration coupon code for promotions with other members. . T he Community Brands Association Trends Study found 5 7 % of association members are more likely to attend i n-person events if their friend or co-worker plans on attending.

Associations 117

Associations Strategy Sponsor Industry 117

sgEngage

JULY 15, 2023

Four Donor Management Benefits Beyond fostering a positive environment for donors, adopting an effective donor management system offers several additional benefits for organizations of every size. This data allows organizations to identify trends and opportunities to optimize the donor lifecycle.

Management 52

Management Donor Blackbaud Retention 52

Achieve

JULY 28, 2022

Features like contactless payments and in-app purchases make the donation process simple and convenient, which tech-savvy generations will appreciate. . Integrated Technology. However, there’s another giving trend on the rise and it’s here to stay: mobile giving. . Integrated Technology. Mobile-Friendly Giving.

Process 52

Process Donor Pledge Demographics 52

DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donors’ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. This is why data warehouses can have such a significant impact on nonprofits. What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

Data 52

Data Guide Proposal Nonprofit 52

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Amidst all of this confusing discourse, nonprofits are looking for ways to keep up with new technological trends, maintain trust with their communities, and fundraise more effectively. Your nonprofit will likely encounter two types of AI tools: Generative AI tools, which help to create content like text or images.

Place 52

Place Nonprofit Data Benefit 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Though increasingly rare to find an auto-generated, unclaimed page, they do exist. email addresses are not allowed, and as a general rule, should not be used for your nonprofit communications publicly or internally. It’s for this reason that nonprofits have been slow to adopt LinkedIn Ads. Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

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Linkedin Practice Social Media Sponsor 360

sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2022

You’ll hear from nonprofit finance leaders and Blackbaud experts on trends affecting the finance operations of nonprofit organizations across sectors. Heather LeVan, Principal Demand Generation Marketing Manager Blackbaud. You’ll also get actionable takeaways to help you make strategic decisions for your organization.

Blackbaud 73

Blackbaud Gartner Nonprofit Product 73

sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

The initial wave of generative-AI examples in the art, music, and written composition spaces has generated a lot of interest within the technology sector. Or is generative AI the Napster of the 2020s, a pivotal, transformational moment that could signal the beginning of a fast, strange upswing in the next technological sigmoid curve?

Model 74

Model Italy Test Generation 74

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Now more than ever it’s crucial that your NGO knows the basics of a successful online fundraising campaign and has knowledge of emerging online fundraising trends in order to prepare for the future. Know online fundraising trends. Donors of all generations are shifting to online giving, but Gen X is most likely to give online.

Practice 100

Practice Online Fundraising Social Media 100

Candid

APRIL 25, 2023

As equity emerges as the lynchpin of decades of investment for generations of impact, Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is clear on its role to facilitate the shift from discussion to tangible action and offers deep data to affect the course of racial equity as a relevant lens for environmental philanthropy.

Effective 81

Effective Demographics Philanthropy United States 81

NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

Microphilanthropy has become a prominent trend in the past decade. These channels make it easier to give by integrating charitable giving into our everyday lives. Today, many brands (like Lyft and Macy’s) have adopted round-up programs that ask their customers if they’d like to round-up on their purchases to support certain causes.

Philanthropy 83

Philanthropy Channel Disaster Donor 83

Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 31, 2023

You can do this in a variety of ways: Integrate an interactive event calendar. Many website builders will allow you to integrate an editable calendar feature into your events page. For example, if you’re hosting a webinar, you can integrate Zoom into your website by using the Web Meeting SDK. Highlight matching gifts.

Websites 52

Websites Results Fundraising Social Media 52

AccelEvents

JUNE 24, 2021

This new reality and shifting landscape have created significant opportunities to use virtual and hybrid events — and the technology that powers them — to elevate brand awareness, increase demand generation, enhance user acquisition, and ultimately accelerate growth for your company or your clients.

Guide 93

Guide Virtual Registration Platform 93

Care2

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

With mobile giving on the incline, New Directions released a report depicting the growing trend toward nonprofits' adoption of mobile giving. We know Millennials are the most apt to donate via their mobile phone, but what about the inclination of nonprofits to integrate a mobile giving program?

Mobile 65

Mobile Donor Giving Movie 65

Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Plus, you can identify trends or patterns that illustrate where you’re most successful and where there’s room for improvement. Social media scheduling platforms help you generate an active social media presence. Also, your fundraising solutions should integrate with one another. Make giving easy.

Strategy 106

Strategy Develop Fundraising Nonprofit 106

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2019

The survey will be implemented regularly to benchmark adoption of AI. AI for Good: Nonprofit Trends and Use Cases is an e-book published by Salesforce.Org that provides a good primer about AI, a few basic examples of how nonprofits are using Salesforce.Org product, Einstein, and useful tips on ethical AI.

Phase 87

Phase Global Nonprofit Colorado 87

Volunteer Hub

MARCH 26, 2021

Your organization can use VolunteerHub to send group emails and texts, integrate your volunteer program and social media platforms, and encourage friendly-competition through a points-based reward program. In VolunteerHub, reports can be generated quickly and used to evaluate volunteer trends, activity, preferences, and ROI.

Volunteer 54

Volunteer San Diego Case Study ROI 54

NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

They support and extend the larger trends that are shaping both charity and business operations -- whether those trends are flex time, impact measurement, real time data, or open APIs -- and allow you to gain the benefits of those larger trends without really having to think about it much. Just do it.

Hype 82

Hype Charity API Iowa 82

NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

They support and extend the larger trends that are shaping both charity and business operations -- whether those trends are flex time, impact measurement, real time data, or open APIs -- and allow you to gain the benefits of those larger trends without really having to think about it much. Just do it.

Hype 76

Hype Charity API Iowa 76

Care2

JUNE 27, 2011

At the same time, the recent announcement by Apple that it was integrating Twitter into its next generation operating system for iPhones and iPads has reinvigorated the microblogging network's prospects. Here are applicable pointers for those wondering whether to adopt Twitter in their online strategy. It gets back to community.

Twitter 77

Twitter Question Chapter Linkedin 77

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 27, 2023

The service provides analytics and easy integration with multiple third-party tools. Participants will learn how to create and maintain a content strategy, current best practices for the top-performing social media sites, and how to be an early adopter of emerging social media trends. See also OptInMonster. See also Snappa.

Digital 347

Digital Marketing Tools Resource 347

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

12 (register here ) and I’ve put a session together at the 15NTC on “ Walking as Work ” along with Ritu Sharma to show some ways that we can all integrate walking into work. When you walk solo, you have the benefit of working through some problems or helping you generate a creative solution. How I Got Started.

Product 50

Product Free Brain Group 50

sgEngage

MARCH 4, 2024

Keeping Up with the Global Technology Trends To achieve sustainable digital transformation, universities are increasingly focused on converting their system of record into a true system of action, with embedded insights and heavy automation. Critically, advancement is a revenue generator, even if it requires initial investment.

Education 97

Education Technology University Blended 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

I’m curious to hear from all of you if you’ve developed a ladder of engagement and how it guides your social media integrated strategy – and measurement approach. The talk was so insightful that I’m sharing what I learned. Someone is even selling bumper stickers with the phrase.”.

Measure 97

Measure Policy Social Media Green 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 25, 2012

Grantees will engage in peer discussions about integrating social media effectively into their communications strategies and will learn from each other – from challenges and missteps as much as from accomplishments and wins – so success means organizations sharing both. Day 2: Integrated Social Media Strategy.

India 102

India NGO Network Exercise 102