Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

As nonprofits continue to navigate this “new normal” of event fundraising into 2021, a focus on virtual fundraising should be at the top of your priority list. The sector as a whole is making the shift to virtual, and with good reason. The value of virtual extends far beyond the live engagement itself.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Did you know that almost 70% of nonprofits are planning to incorporate virtual elements into their events in some way, whether that’s with hybrid events, virtual-only events, or a combination of all of them? Ready to empower your peer-to-peer volunteers while also providing a unique and engaging virtual experience? Download PDF.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

Like you, many of your constituents are also working from home, using their personal cell phones and email addresses. If you haven’t done so already, update your procedures to collect contact methods and donor information that will facilitate virtual fundraising. Virtual Fundraising and In-Person Events Can Co-Exist.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

For the foreseeable future, remote fundraising and virtual actions will be the norm, as evidenced by the 433% increase in virtual actions on the Mobilize platform in just six weeks. We’ve rounded up a list of specific examples of virtual opportunities, organized by nonprofit issue area, that solve real problems and are easy to execute.

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sgEngage

APRIL 28, 2023

Maximize Your Virtual Venue Before COVID-19, many fundraising events took place in-person. Fast forwarding to today with the adoption of a hybrid worldview, your fundraising events should be conducted in the same way. The in-person venue, and the online or “virtual venue.” How is that accomplished?

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

In this article, we unpack the lessons learned from a nonprofit’s chatbot project to dispense mental health advice that went wrong, and how nonprofits can reduce the risks when adopting ChatGPT and other generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

Examples of this kind of data would be your members’ cell phone numbers. Start by identifying some key areas where you can make a big impact with AI and then, as with any sort of organizational adoption, identify a group of key people who can be responsible for spearheading the adoption of AI. With all these uses (and more!)

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

ASU became the first university to adopt Slack campus-wide, launching it across five campuses and more than 200,000 users, including students, faculty, and administrators. ASU became the first university to adopt Slack campus-wide, launching it across five campuses and more than 200,000 users, including students, faculty, and administrators.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

As with all new major technological changes (we’re looking at you, electricity and the internet), we must adapt and adopt. While we might call our phones ‘phones,’ there are Apple, Android, and Google devices. Now that ChatGPT and its ilk are out of the box, there’s no cramming them back in. Yes and no.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2011

He forecasts that in a couple of years smartphones will become powerful enough to run a full desktop operating system that can do virtually everything a computer can do, including photo editing and high definition video conferencing. Most African and Latin American countries are on a completely different mobile phone infrastructure track.

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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. What would it be like if your team could collaborate from anywhere, all with the simple swipe of one’s phone? Here’s how to get started.

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CauseVox

APRIL 20, 2021

Fundraising During COVID: Virtual Events Are Front and Center. Luckily we’ve had all of 2020 to become experts at virtual events, and CauseVox has tons of resources about running virtual events. Wherever possible, assume that your events will be virtual through the rest of 2021.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 13, 2022

95% own a smart phone or a computer. Removing barriers for Gen-Z volunteers through the adoption of volunteer management software can increase recruitment and retention of this digitally savvy group of motivated volunteers. Offer Virtual Volunteer Opportunities. Here are a few strategic ways to engage Generation Z volunteers….

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It seemed just another Tuesday—just Apple’s version of a mobile phone that not everyone had or even wanted. Confidently walk into the future with expert insights into the wide range of possibilities to improve outcomes, how to thoughtfully adopt new generative AI technologies, and unleash your fundraising potential. We didn’t ask.

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Candid

AUGUST 10, 2023

The unfulfilled promises of blockchain to advance social good, a proliferation of mobile apps in developing countries that failed to garner adoption , and cheap laptops that were going to change the world are just a few examples. Consider the persistent gender gap in access to both mobile phones and the internet.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 2, 2019

Fundraisers may find additional success by adopting the following professional service principles. But there are few rigorous industry standards, and virtually no legally mandated requirements, for nonprofit recordkeeping on the donor level. Treating Donors Like Customers (But Not in a Bad Way).

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Launch a Text-To-Give, or Text-To-Donate drive : Your donor likely has a cell phone. According to Zippia.com, there are more than 300 million smartphone users in the United States alone, and an average cell phone user interacts with the device more than 2,000 times a day. Plan virtual galas : Galas are a show.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 20, 2020

W e successfully hosted our first fully virtual and truly global conference , bbcon 2020. They were able to meet via phone and social media channels, a s well as in person while remaining s ocially distance. . I nstitutions got creative sources of higher ed talent to boost alumni engagement. Couldn’t attend live?

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

We’ve broken it down into traditional , seasonal , virtual , scholastic , kid-focused , and grown-ups-only events. Virtual: Online auctions are a category in and of themselves, allowing attendees to view items remotely using live streaming or images while they place online bids.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

We recently wrapped up our first fully virtual and truly global conference,? Regardless of whether it’s new technology, a new staffing model, or even a small adjustment to a process, adoption and success can hinge on keeping a focus on the human element of the change. bbcon 2020. and we’re proud to say higher ed?was in attendance.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 18, 2021

Ask if they’ve considered (perhaps over a phone call or via email) and see what the interest is. Virtual Food Drives: Break Bread Digitally. In a digital world, it should be no surprise that virtual food drives are not only becoming more popular but more lucrative. The benefits are tremendous.

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Tech Soup

JULY 2, 2014

Eastern) for a free webinar to discuss how your office can leverage phones, tablets, and hotspots for social good. Learn how to craft a BYOD (bring your own device) policy, set up a virtual office, cut the wire to work from anywhere, and adopt remote work strategies to support your cause and staff. Pacific time (2 p.m.

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NetWits

APRIL 11, 2012

There was also a session on creating email campaigns that increase donations and optimizing emails for mobile phones , which leads into the next takeaway. You probably have a smart phone in your pocket or on your desk right now. If you attended NTC in person or virtually what did you learn? 3) Websites Still Matter (A lot).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 26, 2013

This honed his appetite for frolicking in the hurricane swells that sweep the ocean in late summer. He introduced surfing to the Jersey Shore in the 1960′s – He was an early adopter, teaching himself how to surf and owned the first Greg Noll surfboard. We will also adopt the beach at Brunswick Avenue in his memory.

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

You might even pick up the phone and personally thank each supporter for the large impact they’ve made on your organization. . Promote in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities. You can explore ideas such as serving hot meals, handing out water at a 5k, or assisting at a pet adoption event. Thank you videos.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2019

More nonprofits will adopt workplace policies around flex-place, flex-time, four-day work weeks, and minimum vacation time: The traditional work week format of all employees coming into the office from 9 to 5, Monday through Friday is changing. Some companies are offering cold hard cash incentives to quit your mobile phone.

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 28, 2021

Held virtually, this inaugural event featured appearances from inspiring speakers, such as Dr. Jane Goodall, show-stopping performers, like Leslie Odom Jr., On April 21, 2021, Salesforce.org brought together an international Nonprofit Community for the very first Nonprofit Summit.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

These two combined will help patients adopt a healthier lifestyle to reduce obesity. Employees are already excited to celebrate through a virtual dance-off peer-to-peer fundraising challenge! This entails board and committee members making phone calls to thank donors for their gifts in the past year(s).

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Whether it is embracing the virtual event, which is here to stay, integrating more creative ways to put on a hybrid event, or employing technology at physical events, event professionals should stay poised for these new opportunities. Android and iOS mobile phones now use this technology as a type of passcode.

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

One person we spoke with described the sudden adjustments at her food bank: We had never used a platform virtually before. We held 33 virtual focus groups (via Zoom) with 181 CVAs in the United States and Canada. CVAs described how transitioning to virtual and remote service removed the barriers of distance and lack of transportation.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Operations & Leadership Google Ads for Nonprofits: 12 Expert Tips for Managing Your Campaigns 24 min read Read Now Create Virtual Tours There’s a reason so many organizations host open houses, facility tours, or on-location events: People love seeing where the proverbial magic happens. Make sure you include an opportunity to donate here!

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Now that we’re well into 2021 and approaching a post-COVID reality in many parts of the world, nonprofit professionals have pondered what fundraising events will look like with both in-person and virtual engagements. You already know that virtual auction fundraisers are possible and fruitful, but the possibilities are almost endless.

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Achieve

JULY 28, 2022

Donors will see your nonprofit’s app every time they unlock their phones and you can send notifications to remind them to donate. . Like mobile giving, young donors value contactless payment options because their phones are their most valuable engagement tool. . Text-to-Give: This. SMS giving technique. If you want to.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2016

Another way to take a break is a “Digital Detox,” a period of time when a person does not use technology, the Internet, or mobile phone in order to reduce stress. It has intruded on our attention and wellbeing – and helped blurred the lines between work and leisure time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

According to Rob Cross’s research, knowledge workers spend 90 to 95 per cent of their time on the phone, responding to e-mails or in meetings. Adopt Good Practices Around Team Emails. Because the communication virtual, you can’t see the stress you are creating for your team members when sending after hours emails.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

Location and hours: Share the nuts-and-bolts information a volunteer might need in a pinch, including the location of all program sites, hours of operation, the main phone number, your mailing address, and your website. Include email addresses of all employees and phone numbers of those who work directly with volunteers.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Telephone: You probably need a phone number that is separate from your personal phone. There are many free and low-cost Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) options, which can be used through your computer and your phone. Ring Central is a commonly used app that bundles video meetings and phone capabilities.

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