Greater Giving

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a part of our lives for a long time, powering our smartphones’ virtual assistants, personalizing content recommendations on streaming services, and ushering in innovations in self-driving car technology. And there are a variety of opinions out there about AI. And should we be using it or not?”

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fundraisers like you have a lot of work to do to make the world a better place, so any time you can save on administrative tasks is incredibly valuable. Learn more about the perks of fundraising automation and how to automate some of your processes at your nonprofit: What is fundraising automation?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 18, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Mission Possible: How Technology and Automation Propel Nonprofits We know that running a small nonprofit can be both rewarding and overwhelming, especially when it comes to navigating the technical and financial aspects of your organization. That’s the power of automation. And the best part?

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

I’m often invited to speak with organizations about the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends. While I am happy to share my perspective, trends are, by nature, always changing and have varying impacts depending on your nonprofit’s function. The first is to share my view on some of the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2023

By now you’ve likely seen or heard about artificial intelligence (AI), and the predictions that it’s going to upend everything we do. Maybe you’ve even played around with ChatGPT or some other AI language tool. Maybe your organization even uses some early AI for administrative tasks, like a chatbot for questions.

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Amplify Your Impact: Integrating Tech for Peak Nonprofit Efficiency In a world where technology moves at lightning speed, nonprofits are often left grappling with the tailwinds of rapid change. The integration of automation into nonprofit operations can be a catalyst for change.

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Whole Whale

MAY 17, 2023

You’re in the middle of organizing that virtual fundraiser, planning a crucial advocacy campaign, or just trying to catch up on your email backlog, and there it is: another forward from your boss, bursting with the latest and greatest in artificial intelligence (AI). Why are CEOs and executive directors so insistent on this AI thing?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2023

GivingTuesday is quickly approaching, meaning a big day of fundraising for nonprofits like yours. Created in November of 2012, GivingTuesday is a global movement to inspire generosity around the world. Many organizations use GivingTuesday as a social media campaign to increase fundraising and spread awareness for their cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2018

I understand that the Google AI Impact Challenge is something that you created. (What do you do at Google.Org and what is your experience/background in the social good sector). Why do you think it is important for nonprofits to be incorporating AI and related technologies into their work?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2019

Allison Fine, my co-author for the Networked Nonprofit , and I are actively researching the use of AI for Good, in particular to scale giving and to spread generosity. We are most excited about the human side of AI and how it will augment the work of fundraisers and create a better experience for donors. Is it worth it?

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Whole Whale

MAY 24, 2023

Wait, when is this AI going to start saving me time? Used in the wrong way, AI toys will suck people into productivity holes of asking never-ending ‘what if’ questions. In March, Goldman Sachs analysts predict AI will lead to a 30% boost in profits ( The A.I. Never, unless you adopt it in the right way.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

By Meredith Gray , Head of Marketing at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. As the world becomes increasingly more digital, nonprofits around the globe are recognizing the importance of accepting online donations as a form of giving.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Your vision statement is a view of how the world should be as a result of your work. Examples of Nonprofit Vision Statements: Habitat for Humanity’s vision statement is for a world where everyone has a decent place to live. What is the difference: Mission vs Vision Statement? But few people know why they do it.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2021

The new year is off and running, and many nonprofits are starting to plan for this year’s fundraisers. For example, many nonprofits responded to the pandemic by shifting programs online, hosting virtual fundraisers, and having socially-distanced events. Investing in AI-powered solutions. Let’s get started!

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 25, 2022

No longer just inherent to explicitly tech-based conglomerates, tech fuels everything from banks and financial services to food-delivery services and traditional retail as it facilitates the rapid migration online to meet the needs of a world spending more time at home than ever before. Understanding Ethical Responsibility.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 11, 2023

Additionally, there are ongoing efforts to develop more transparent and interpretable AI models, including GPT models. GPT models, like GPT3 & 4, have garnered significant attention for their impressive capabilities in generating coherent, human-like text. However, they have also been subject to criticism and objections.

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 12, 2021

July 12, 2021 [Asheville, NC] – IDG’s Insider Pro and Computerworld announce Cloud for Good as #2 on the 2021 Best Places Small and Medium Places to Work in IT. Organizations will be included in coverage on IDGInsiderPro.com and Computerworld.com, along with results from the 2021 Best Places to Work in IT survey. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Allison Fine and I have been actively researching and writing about AI for Social Good and Nonprofits with an eye towards our next book. We are tracking the conversation and resources about AI and Nonprofits and social good. Here’s this month’s roundup. You can watch the keynote on YouTube.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In today’s increasingly digital world, marketers rely on online platforms to plan, implement, build, execute, and measure their campaigns. There is no way to avoid using a marketing platform online—this reality brought about the term marketing technology or MarTech. Simply put, MarTech is marketing! What Is MarTech, and What Isn’t?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The warning signs included the ongoing toxic combination of low pay and overwhelming workloads endemic in nonprofit work that leads to exhaustion, mistakes, and ultimately burnout. As a result, nonprofit employees have quit their jobs at record levels since the start of the pandemic. The cost to workers’ wellbeing is enormous.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2018

Here is a recent roundup of articles, blog posts, and research on the “Age of Automation” and what it means for nonprofits. Special Report: AI for Good: Earlier this month, Allison Fine and I wrote an op-ed for the Chronicle of Philanthropy on the age of automation and it implications for fundraisers.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

We do not know the full power of artificial intelligence (AI) yet. Further, I don’t think we fully understand what the future holds for us concerning AI. I’m not sure even the global scientists, engineers, and futurists have a full sense of where we’re heading with AI. So, what changed?

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Qgiv

MARCH 14, 2023

2022 was a year of growth for many nonprofits across the country. While many have embraced the “new normal” as we move past the pandemic, there continue to be underlying challenges for nonprofits trying to raise money in 2023. Despite organizations utilizing fundraising best practices , many challenges for nonprofits remain.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 20, 2019

The power of AI at your fingertips. The benefits of having your member management software built on Salesforce. As Salesforce celebrates 20 years in business, the Nimble AMS team reflects on the reasons why associations benefit from an AMS built on Salesforce. This year, Salesforce celebrates 20 years in business. Benefits of the true cloud.

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Whole Whale

JULY 18, 2022

Nonprofits offer the incredible opportunity to turn meaningless money into impact in the work. Nonprofits offer the incredible opportunity to turn meaningless money into impact in the work. They are magical machines that take dead paper and actually MAKE the world a better place! Strategies for Great Appeals.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

It’s a common challenge faced by many nonprofit organizations. Unfortunately, even an AI prompt is likely to bring up something like this… Dear Fill in Name, Now in existence for over insert number of years, fill in name of organization continues to strive to expand its programs and offerings to the community.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 26, 2022

Have an abundance mindset Recently, I was honored to be a guest on the We Are For Good podcast , where nonprofit leaders, advocates, and philanthropists share their innovative ideas and lessons learned. Here are six key takeaways for organizations looking to drive innovation in the nonprofit sector: 1. Embrace partners 6.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

The same historical and cultural structures that have held back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in so many aspects of our lives are also mirrored in much of the nonprofit sector. By: Yolanda F. Johnson, Founder of WOC, Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy. So, our work is called IED for inclusion, equity, and diversity.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 30, 2022

The pandemic initiated a massive worldwide shift in how and where work gets done, and nonprofit organizations were not spared. Nonprofits around the world are still figuring out what the workplaces of the future will look like. Here are some of the report’s insights into these ongoing shifts in the nonprofit workplace.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2019

Artificial intelligence (AI) might just be the buzzword of the year, and with good reason. From filtering email spam to offering up personalized Netflix recommendations, AI already underlies many routine aspects of our lives in ways we don’t even realize. AI has also penetrated the commercial sector in a number of ways.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Professional societies, trade associations, and nonprofit groups can all use analytics tools to improve their staff operations, reach more members and non-members, and make meaningful progress toward their mission and goals. . The data-driven business world requires companies to effectively communicate their data to make informed decisions.

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sgEngage

APRIL 15, 2024

You probably also know that the world of philanthropy is changing rapidly, and your software needs to keep up with the new challenges and opportunities that arise. Over the past 30 years, Blackbaud Grantmaking has been serving foundations and nonprofit grantmakers with software that continues to evolve with you.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2024

Numbers and measurements have their place, but there is an administrative function to them. Unless your donors are AI-enabled (not yet!), What if we could come from a place of feelings in all we do? And not just any feelings, but connecting , understanding, and coming-from-a-place-of-love feelings? Robots are about order.

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The Fundraising Authority

OCTOBER 28, 2021

What happens when your nonprofit uses an A.I. You have probably never used an AI writing assistant, but you might want to start. uses the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to quickly write all sorts of projects for nonprofit development teams (appeals, proposals, prospect emails, social posts, and much more).

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

As a leader at a company that sits at the intersection of tech and social good, I came away from this year’s World Economic Forum inspired on both fronts. And the social good community – across the entire social economy – has powerful potential to ensure that these changes benefit the world.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2019

In 1999, Blackbaud pioneered the nonprofit technology market by introducing reliable, secure, and donor-friendly online donation forms. The last three years, in particular, have shown how online giving continues to be a growth engine for fundraising in the nonprofit sector. Stop, Start, and Continue. of total fundraising revenue.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Before we discuss how to use data to build stronger relationships for your nonprofit, let’s start with a philosophical question: What is a relationship? Additionally, important relationships take place in endlessly varying larger situations and within widely differing operating environments. Okay, welcome back.

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