BoardAssist

JUNE 27, 2017

Most of our board placements love nothing better than joining a board where they can be a voice of change. Perhaps that voice in 2017 will be to help your nonprofit adopt text messaging as a new way of fundraising. As mobile phone use continues to surge, texting is becoming an increasingly relevant tool for nonprofits.

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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. Google Voice is a great place to start for as low as $10 a month.

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

To take your National Nonprofit Day campaign to the next level, make sure to: Maintain a style and voice that is consistent with your brand. You might even pick up the phone and personally thank each supporter for the large impact they’ve made on your organization. . State the core issue you want to address in your campaign .

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2013

On the heels of TechSoup Global's 2012 Global Cloud Computing Survey Results , Tech Impact is poised to tackle one of the "major barriers to cloud computing adoption," according to the survey respondents - lack of knowledge. Cloud-Based Phone Systems for Nonprofits Wednesday, April 17, Noon to 1 p.m. No problem.

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NTEN

JUNE 3, 2009

We need real competition instead of the cable and phone company duopoly. These phone and cable companies control 97 percent of the residential broadband market. Encouraging residential adoption should be a top priority through educational programs and funding for schools and community organizations. Net Neutrality.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2013

” Udi was not on Twitter before he started tweeting for his organization and was a Twitter novice, but he was opened to sitting down with his communications staff for a half hour tutorial where they showed him the basics of using Twitter and how to do it from his mobile phone. Getting Past the Learning Curve.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

The other interviews include Sylwia Presley from Gobal Voices , and Claire Sale from NetSquared. Or a team of volunteers that manage communications (from phone trees to canvassing). I’ve included my interview below, but you can also read it and join the conversation on the NetSquared blog. I definitely recommend them both!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

2d Code is a must read for the early adopters. A free, open-source software program that enables users to send group text messages from computers or mobile phones. A mobile app that allows you easily conduct mobile searches by simply speaking into your phone using their new “Speak Now&# technology. Based in the U.K.,

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2013

Because mobile apps are expensive to build and maintain — and are not adopted if not built well — having a mobile website should take first priority. With these services, you can record an interactive audio tour that visitors can access with their mobile phones. You may be asking, what about creating a mobile app ?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Reports of violence and of peace efforts could be placed via the web or mobile phone. What’s important to note here is that unlike wiki or websites, the direct forms of content creation, with Ushahidi citizens only needed to know the number to which they send reports from their phone. That’s why the Atlanta councilman used twitter!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2010

I asked folks to raise their hands if they had a smart phone, most did. Dancing on Different Sides of the Adoption Curve. We are seeing the use of social media broaden beyond the early adopters and becoming more mainstream. to “how does our organization begin to adopt social media strategically?&#.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2008

I took the above photo with my camera phone and uploaded to flickr. adoption for nonprofits). link] - One Voice Domestic Violence Community Awareness Walk. Flickr photo by Beth. A few weeks ago I was doing a workshop and demoing some of the tools of social media. link] (online organizing, grassroots, web 2.0 link] (mgmt.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

These uncertainties may be why many nonprofits still hesitate to adopt podcasting as a part of their new media strategy. Podcasting is a storytelling medium; use it as the voice for your organization’s most compelling stories. There are several services that allow you to create a podcast directly by leaving a voice message recording.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

We started with key results and worked backwards to technical assistance goals: Kids get health care coverage Policies are adopted More attention from policymakers. ” She typically “fits in” twitter during down time during the day, tweets from her mobile phone. Member Voice Proxy: How will you make it memorable?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

The undisputed champion of technology project failure is poor user adoption. Let them voice their input and objections, and have influence over the process. So for example, you might look at Phone Calls with Donors or Members from 2010. Part Two: 5 Steps for Mapping Data. Work on one system at a time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

100% of participants implement a process and write a social media policy that addresses organizational adoption issues. 100% of participants implement an action learning project that uses measurement to help improve their practice, share insights with peers, and identify opportunities to amplify each other’s voices through social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2010

It's still in the early stages of development, but if and when more sites adopt adding the Facebook "like" button, collecting this data will be become more important to informing your strategy. In the content line, I put a link to the actual post noting the type, voice, or if it was a fan posting. Unique Page Views. Photo Views.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

But, if you have a good percentage of your constinuents who are early adopters and tech savvy, it’s a great place to be. Tools are just tactics, just like phone-banking or canvassing. Twitter still has a small user base compared to all those who are generally “online&# - compared to those with email, for example.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

A recent McKinsey survey suggests that 90% of organizations will adopt some version of the hybrid workplace. All staff voices are respected and a sense of belonging. Whether via text, chat, or phone, they have a private line of communication constantly available throughout the meeting.

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Forum One

JANUARY 4, 2024

Forward-looking governments are also adopting CX best practices, as service-centered agencies increasingly understand that the process to acquire a passport, for example, should meet citizens’ expectations for transactions. Become a member. What’s an example of CX innovation you’re proud of?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 30, 2023

Most of the time when my phone rings, it’s a robo-call and I don’t answer it. I don’t think anyone answers the phone anymore if it’s a number they don’t recognize. I got a voice mail from one of my favorite nonprofits just last week, just thanking me for my support, and I really appreciated it. Handwritten note.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 11, 2022

There will be times when you feel discouraged and also times when you feel a thrill when your phone dings, letting you know someone donated through your website. Adopt bylaws. Phone call: This is another great way to ask. Offer to meet face-to-face if they are available or via a phone call or Zoom. Open a bank account.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 16, 2007

This means that you can broadcast messages to a group of friends/followers from your phone, your IM service, or the web, and can receive messages similarly. No more dealing with one team member on AIM, another on gchat, one who thinks IM services are evil, and the fourth on the museum floor with a cell phone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2007

" -- the poll was done with mp3 files and so you can hear their voices. " Does that include cell phones? An excellent slide show about the issues in wiki adoption within the organization. From last week's Web2.04Dev Conference is a snap poll " What does Web2.0 mean for you? hard to use ?"

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

2d Code is a must read for the early adopters. Ideal for activist organizations, CrowdVoice allows organizers to create “Voices” of protest where users can monitor and contribute links, photos, and videos of protests worldwide. You can either manage your group online or on your mobile phone. Based in the U.K.,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Niche Networks and Early Adoption (Instagram, Tumblr, Ning, Change.org, Care2, Wiser Earth, BlackPlanet, Quepasa, New Myspace): 5-10 Hours Weekly. Chapter 3 :: Find Your Facebook Voice. And the Google Search App and Bing Search App are very useful and now empowered with voice search. Flickr and Pinterest: 5 Hours Weekly.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Niche Networks and Early Adoption (Instagram, Tumblr, Ning, Change.org, Care2, Wiser Earth, BlackPlanet, Quepasa, New Myspace): 5-10 Hours Weekly. Chapter 3 :: Find Your Facebook Voice. And the Google Search App and Bing Search App are very useful and now empowered with voice search. Flickr and Pinterest: 5 Hours Weekly.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 20, 2023

Supporters can hop on their computer or phone and give immediately at any time of the day. You can also launch mobile-focused campaigns to encourage supporters to use their phones to give to your cause. Below, we’ve listed a few of our favorites that you can adopt into your own strategy. Give from anywhere.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2008

Many early adopters in nonprofits got started this way - outside of the firewall. "The writing is in his own voice, personal and authentic, and he's giving the patrons exactly what they crave: who won which competition, who just got engaged, where alums are singing, backstage snapshots. Blog helps deepened expertise.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Niche Networks and Early Adoption (Instagram, Tumblr, Ning, Change.org, Care2, Wiser Earth, BlackPlanet, Quepasa, New Myspace): 5-10 Hours Weekly. Chapter 3 :: Find Your Facebook Voice. And the Google Search App and Bing Search App are very useful and now empowered with voice search. Flickr and Pinterest: 5 Hours Weekly.

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Care2

MAY 15, 2009

But, if you have a good percentage of your constinuents who are early adopters and tech savvy, its a great place to be. Tools are just tactics, just like phone-banking or canvassing. And its something to monitor regardless as it is growing more and more. Twitter data: An estimated 5,000 to 10,000 new accounts are registered each day.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Windows Phone 8 Smartphones. Not only have they launched new stores with a variety of of tablets, slates, ultrabooks, desktops, and all-in-one computers that are all optimized for Windows 8, there is also a new line of smartphones called Windows Phone 8 Smartphones. Microsoft has been busy this year. Why All These New Devices?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Lean Startup principles have been adopted widely in other sectors, and once you get a glimpse of the principles, it’s clear that Lean can be applied to any organization that needs to operate in a capital-efficient way. It’s no wonder why Lean is increasingly being adopted in the non-profit sector.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 5, 2019

In addition to calculating your donor retention rate, segment donors through your CRM: Adopt a Multi-Channel Strategy. If nonprofits could adopt that mindset and focus on communicating the impact of a donor’s contributions to a cause, through multiple channels, they can drastically improve their retention rates.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

And if you're looking for new phone service, consider looking to the cloud. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services can help you save money, especially if you request one through TechSoup. Key Considerations for Cloud Adoption by NGOs. Some of our web conferencing tools include: ReadyTalk Web Meeting.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

And if you're looking for new phone service, consider looking to the cloud. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services can help you save money, especially if you request one through TechSoup. Key Considerations for Cloud Adoption by NGOs. Some of our web conferencing tools include: ReadyTalk Web Meeting.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Some website builders offer automatic mobile responsiveness, meaning images and text will instantly resize appropriately to fit a phone or tablet screen without you having to lift a finger. Plus, you can adopt these approaches into your marketing plan to strengthen your promotional strategies. Plan exciting fundraising events.

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