Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Brent Merritt is a digital strategy consultant at Metric Communications and blogger at The Caliper. His work is focused on nonprofits, advocacy, and public affairs. Brent’s professional experience consists of work in corporate communications, direct marketing, higher ed marketing, and consulting on advocacy and media projects.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2012

Funding Services AND Advocacy: The Smart Choice for Grantmakers – guest post by Aaron Dorfman, National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy. Some grantmakers shy away from funding advocacy, preferring instead to fund direct services. NFP described an advocacy approach that incorporated both grass-tops and bottom-up advocacy.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

More likely to be successful in advocacy and public policy. Brent is currently principal consultant at Avocet Health. Associations that have strategic partnerships are— You want allies who will provide a hedge against the unexpected. More likely to achieve their goals. More likely to be seen as thought leaders in their field.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 23, 2022

Integration: We were looking for a CRM that could integrate more easily with the suite of tools we used for fundraising, email marketing, events, and advocacy work. Cindy Lackow, a senior Salesforce consultant with Fíonta, pinpointed four existing issues that needed to be addressed with the new system. Salesforce Implementation.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Analytic Activism is a book about how advocacy organizations can make better decisions in the digital age. I wrote the book because it seemed like something was missing from the conversation about digital advocacy and activism. Most of the research on digital advocacy is focused on the new types of speech we now see online.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2019

By Brent Merritt , a digital strategy consultant at Metric Communications and blogger at The Caliper. His work is focused on nonprofits, advocacy, and public affairs. About the Author: Brent Merritt is a digital strategy consultant at Metric Communications and blogger at The Caliper.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 25, 2022

EveryAction is a robust constituent relationship management (CRM) system that provides organizations representing a variety of causes with fundraising, outreach, and advocacy tools. Complete your advocacy toolkit with EveryAction’s canvassing, phone banking, direct mail, and activist management features. .

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Care2

MARCH 4, 2011

Frogloop readers who mobilize online activists to win advocacy victories may want to attend a free virtual event this coming Wednesday, March 9 th called “ Advocacy Live !&#. Register here to reserve your place: Topics include: 2011 “State of the Union&# for online advocacy, since the GOP takeover of the U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

By Annisa Wanat , an independent consultant who works to strengthen the capacity of mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals more strategically by providing customized solutions in leadership, management, and communications. Most nonprofit board members volunteer because they want to support a worthy cause. FULL BIO ].

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Customized for small nonprofits on a limited budget, the Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits webinar highlights current trends in using social media for fundraising, advocacy, and storytelling. InnovaSocial is a social impact consultancy based in Mexico specializing in strategic planning, digital communications and individual giving.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 13, 2021

At DNL OmniMedia , we partner with a number of top names in the nonprofit CRM sphere, providing technology consulting services to nonprofits that use those solutions. You’ll also need to budget for nonprofit technology consulting and team training to ensure your nonprofit is making most of the CRM.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 15, 2021

You also gain a full picture of the software your team is currently working with, which can inform your fundraising, advocacy, stewardship, and technology-related efforts going forward. Often, nonprofit technology assessments are conducted by technology consultants. Prepare questions for your consulting team.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

At Care2, we’re conducting market research to gain a deeper understanding of the state of SMS in the nonprofit sector’s advocacy and fundraising initiatives. I work for an agency or a consulting group. Did you know: SMS has a 98% open rate and 60% of text messages are viewed within the first five minutes!

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CauseVox

MAY 25, 2021

Kelly is an independent fundraising and strategic planning consultant based in Washington, DC and serving clients worldwide. Since then, Kelly has worked with a range of nonprofits, from multi-million dollar budgets to volunteer-run groups, from political advocacy to arts education, from international aid to local historical societies.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

By Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier , CFRE, CNP, CNC, Executive Director of the Jordan Thomas Foundation and Owner of AQP Consulting. Who Salsa is great for: Organizations of all sizes that engage in online advocacy. The constant grind to find new funds is the challenge of every nonprofit. Best of luck and happy fundraising!

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 15, 2020

This section will discuss the various types of marketing campaigns you may hold to further your fundraising, stewardship, and even advocacy efforts. Advocacy Campaigns. The emails in these campaigns could include: A download link for your organization’s mobile advocacy app. Welcome Series. Gratitude Campaigns.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 4, 2023

Before switching to a new CRM, consider partnering with a consultant with expertise in CRM data management to help clean your database and ensure duplicate, outdated, and other unhelpful data is removed from your database and not carried over. Consulting. Many CRMs have in-house consultants and training options.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Principal Consultant, Heller Consulting. Jennifer has been working at Heller Consulting for eight years. Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Research, Hunger Free America. “ Jennifer Thall. Emilio Tavarez. Child Nutrition Programs Manager, Hunger Free America.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

Common subjects include strategic planning, communications, advocacy, and community needs assessments. . Some look to peers in their community for technical support on topics like bookkeeping and accounting, human resources management, working with investment advisors, using grants management software, and finding local consultants. .

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Blue Fox

AUGUST 4, 2021

If your board members hit the snooze button during meetings, this will reflect in their commitment to fundraising, advocacy efforts, and follow through on assigned tasks. Services range from standard bookkeeping and payroll services to coaching and consulting, to comprehensive virtual CFO services. And your board members feel the same.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

However, the expensive cycle continues, and an association s pends more money on outdated software wh en it could be investing more in additional staff, member engagement resources, or advocacy opportunities. . “As I can now spend that money on value-added things. It’s liberating.

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Care2

JANUARY 8, 2010

Make sure you start 2010 off right by adopting the latest best practices for online advocacy as a proven strategy to recruit and retain donors, while advancing your mission.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 6, 2013

The new book I co-authored with Allyson Kapin, Social Change Anytime Everywhere , looks at the way nonprofit organizations can use multichannel strategies for advocacy, fundraising, and community building. You can read the post and join the conversation on the SSIR blog or below. —–.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 23, 2023

CSR encompasses a company’s efforts to contribute to society, from corporate philanthropy to environmental advocacy. […] That’s where corporate social responsibility (CSR) comes in.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 21, 2021

By: Stu Manewith, Director of Thought Leadership and Advocacy at Omatic Software. Director of Thought Leadership and Advocacy at Omatic Software. Stu Manewith joined Omatic Software six years ago, and serves as the company’s director of thought leadership and advocacy. And 2020 didn’t help. About the Author. Stu Manewith.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Before you partner with a nonprofit tech consultant, complete the following steps to ensure your team is well-prepared for the evaluation. This budget should include the cost of the assessment itself, such as any consulting fees, as well as the cost of investing in software optimizations (new software, data hygiene efforts, etc.).

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Partners typically fall into one or more of these categories: Consultation services. Some consultants also offer ongoing support, which can be essential for managing your software solutions long-term without needing to hire a new internal team member. What is the Blackbaud Partner Marketplace? Learn more about our array of products.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

MAY 15, 2019

Every year, nonprofit consultants M+R release their annual Benchmarks report , which provides an overview of digital trends in the sector. Open rates, fundraising click-through rates and page completion rates for both fundraising and advocacy all went down. Email advocacy response rates are down 15%.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

Kelly is an excellent presenter, she was so well prepared, and her points were spot on – I DEFINITELY plan to take advantage of your and Kelly’s generous offers for a 20-minute consult regarding year-end fundraising plans.” ” FAQ. Who is the Nonprofit Startup Course for? Who the course taught by? I have questions.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Thousands of nonprofits use EveryAction every day to raise money, manage offline fundraising through pledges and grants, send emails, run nonprofit digital advocacy campaigns, and so much more. Utilize a sophisticated online advocacy platform. They're respected by independent third parties & consultants.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Founder and Marketing Consultant. Advocacy Community Geof Pelaia nptech nten Pelaia Media Group Social Media Strategy video Communications Fundraising' Geof Pelaia. Pelaia Media Group. A well thought out video strategy can accomplish all of these goals and more.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Advocacy and Representation Membership-based nonprofits often advocate for their members’ interests—and associations are usually formed for expressly that purpose! When it comes to advocacy, the two keys are making sure that your members can offer their input and communicating the impact of your advocacy back to them.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 21, 2012

Since advocacy as a topic and a career are both near and dear to my heart, I wanted to give you a preview of some awesome advocacy content that you can expect to see. First, my colleague Emily Goodstein will be presenting Out of the Box - Advocacy Superheroes. We are just 40 days away from bbcon 2012 , can you believe it?

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Last week, I sat down with Amy Peyrot, Senior Consultant, Social Media Specialist, and resident mathlete at M+R , to discuss all things social media metrics.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Instead of just communicating about your fundraising campaigns, share other involvement opportunities, such as volunteer experiences and advocacy opportunities. A consultant can provide expert advice and tips, allowing your team to keep its focus on other crucial fundraising tasks. Annual campaigns or events. About the Author.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 15, 2023

Nonprofits looking to maximize their investment in Blackbaud products should consider partnering with a Blackbaud consulting service. These consultants can assist with implementing and developing Blackbaud tools, as well as providing training and ongoing support services. Be selective when choosing your implementation consultant.

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VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

After years of meetings, dialogue, presentations, advocacy, (and yes, maybe even some proverbial hair-pulling in frustration), today was the launch of the Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement and the release of landmark research about how organizational leaders and funders view and prioritize volunteer engagement. Nearly half (46.8

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