Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

Loss of physical cues like your office conference room, appropriate physical contact (handshake or hug), other things to look at besides each other’s faces. Alternately, If you are using Zoom, set up a personal room that is open 24/7 for people to drop into. What ways has your nonprofit overcome virtual fatigue?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Recent evidence from the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) indicates that grantmakers are asking the same questions with slight differences across funders, wasting a significant amount of a nonprofit's time during the application process. Alternative Supports (<1 percent). Applicant Contact Information.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Text-to-give is a powerful donation tool that offers donors a way to easily give to their favorite nonprofits right from their phones. With the right text-to-give platform, your nonprofit will be able to quickly access any funds donated. Market Your Nonprofit with Text-to-Give. Use Text-to-Give in Fundraising Events.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 22, 2023

Every contact from the moment someone expresses interest in your mission is an opportunity to build on your relationship. 6 Best Practices for Managing Volunteers Many nonprofits start out managing their volunteers with spreadsheets or—even worse—handwritten timesheets. The best volunteer management strategies start early.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2022

Your nonprofit is growing, reaching more people and changing more lives, and it’s time to think about hiring staff for your nonprofit. But, consider the alternative: continuing to do everything yourself, with sporadic support from Board members and volunteers. Initially, there is the stress of expanding your budget to pay them.

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 29, 2021

Cloud for Good recently hosted a virtual roundtable diving into the implications for nonprofit organizations as it relates to the end-of-life announcement for Luminate CRM (LCRM). These experts explained why NPSP is the natural next move for nonprofits, what sunsetting LCRM means, and closely examined what the path to migration looks like.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Did you also know that 49% of nonprofit employees expect cost cuts this year and 54% of nonprofit leaders have implemented changes to organizational goals and activities? . Now more than ever, it’s vital for nonprofits to diversify their funding sources. Why grants are important to nonprofits. Let’s dig in!

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

If you feel like you have too much to do and aren’t getting enough done, you need to increase your nonprofit productivity. With the right tools and processes, you will accomplish more in less time, feel less burned out, and have time and energy to strengthen your nonprofit by planning for the future. How many to-do lists? That’s right.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Did you also know that 49% of nonprofit employees expect cost cuts this year and 54% of nonprofit leaders have implemented changes to organizational goals and activities? . Now more than ever, it’s vital for nonprofits to diversify their funding sources. Why grants are important to nonprofits. Let’s dig in!

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

If you want to go with WordPress, hire someone who understands your vision and has experience with websites for small nonprofits. For example, if your nonprofit is the Equine Rescue and Rehab Farm of South East Tennessee, don’t get errfset.org. Nonprofit websites typically have a welcoming feel. Any of these platforms will do.

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Neon CRM

MAY 12, 2023

A membership renewal letter is a piece of communication nonprofits send to their current members prior to their membership renewal date. Report The Nonprofit Email Report Learn More What Did Members Do For the Organization This Year? Why Send Membership Renewal Letters?

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 18, 2018

As the 2018 midterm elections near, it’s likely hard to ignore the ads, phone calls, mail pieces, and emails from political campaigns in your area reminding you to vote. As the campaign season kicks into high gear, here are a few trends we’re seeing in 2018 campaigns that nonprofits could benefit from as well!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 11, 2010

I’m actually quite happy – I can run both Windows 7 and Ubuntu Linux on my laptop, and I like Android (and my Droid 2 phone) a lot. There are some tools that our team uses that I need to use that have no Macintosh version or alternative – and collaboration with our team using MS Office tools has become so much smoother.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Why is fundraising important for nonprofits? Leverage Nonprofit Fundraising Best Practices.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The experience has made me acutely aware that access to information about trends in nonprofit technology, online fundraising, and social media often does not reach small NGOs – especially those in rural areas. Of course, being based in the U.S., 1) Launch a new website that is mobile-optimized. However,ngo and.ong will be available soon.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2016

However, Aliza Sherman and I were reviewing the final round of edits from our copy editor at Wiley for our forthcoming book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit due out in October. The first thing I did was to take a walk at the Stanford Dish , a nearby nature hiking area, without my mobile phone. Kicking Your Mobile Phone Addiction.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you know how important hosting fundraising events is to both expanding your donor base and retaining existing donors. By giving supporters a way to connect with other like-minded supporters and your nonprofit’s staff, you can facilitate community and deep relationships at these events.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

Your nonprofit is quickly growing, bringing in more donations than ever before and fostering a strong donor base. This resource was made for nonprofits like yours! The right fundraising solution can serve your nonprofit for years to come and dramatically increase your revenue. Peer-to-peer fundraising pages.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 15, 2016

The same lesson applies to the relationships nonprofits have with their donors. The concept of inbound marketing takes all of that knowledge and incorporates it into a real-life framework for nonprofits and businesses to use when engaging their audiences. This approach brings donors to your organization.

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Judi Sohn

AUGUST 25, 2010

You can click on a user name and force reset their password, set nicknames (alternate usernames) and include them in the shared contacts directory (more on that later). When you have a user who complains that they can't use their desktop email client or phone to get their email and you ask them "did you enable POP or IMAP?"

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: Donately, a nonprofit technology provider. Text message : With phone notifications on your side, you’re sure to get your supporters looking at your site. Some will be looking to donate using their phone or tablet. Keep in mind that not all donors will be viewing the form on a computer.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2022

Google Ad Grants are a terrific fundraising and marketing tool that Google makes available to nonprofits and charities. A Google Grant provides $10,000 each month to nonprofits to spend on Google Search ads. Google Grants can be a great fundraising option for almost all nonprofits. So what are Google Ad Grants ? Absolutely.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Nonprofit organizations look to outside experts for all kinds of reasons. Nonprofit consultants and their services can be serious game-changers for organizations. Here’s what we’ll cover: The Basics of Nonprofit Consulting. What is a nonprofit consulting firm? Why should I hire a nonprofit consulting firm?

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

With election day coming right up, Nonprofit VOTE was kind enough to share with us a bunch of ways technology can help you cast your ballot. As an alternative, voters can always use our 50 state map to find their state’s official poll finder tool or the phone number for their local election office.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2010

By Grant Howe, VP Research and Development, Nonprofit Solutions, Sage Business Solutions. What will the nonprofit office of the future look like? Corporations and nonprofits alike are rapidly embracing the practice of letting employees work remotely. Look what I can do with my phone! Probably like your own home.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

From developing your own online store to taking donations from your phone, TechSoup has you covered. GiftWorks is fundraising and donor management software specially designed for nonprofits. Looking for a web-based software application for fundraising and contact management for donors and other contacts? NOZAsearch.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 24, 2015

Having an agreement with another organization in an alternate location to provide services from there. Voice over IP phones are probably the most important (and least utilized) technology for that purpose. Kevin Lo — TechSoup Senior Program Manager and Author of TechSoup's Free Safer Online for Nonprofits Guide.

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BoardAssist

MAY 13, 2014

Whether I am working with a client or speaking at a conference, the most common complaint I hear every day from nonprofit executive directors and development professionals is that their board members are not helping with fundraising. Thanks Amy for a terrific guest post. . Top 3 Board Member Excuses Not to Give. Sound familiar?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2015

Here’s how your nonprofit can get started conducting research , no matter your size: 1. Are you looking to explore options, or make a decision between two or more alternatives? For example, try a reference librarian, approach an experienced individual in the private sector, or contact a university extension department.

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EveryAction

JUNE 20, 2023

For over 20 years, EveryAction has provided technology to support nonprofits working to make the world a better place, and we’re honoring that history through our product roadmap and commitments. Our purpose is to power those who power social impact, and we came together for a reason: to better meet the needs of our customers—the doers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2011

Note from Beth: I’ve been looking for good examples of nonprofit mobile strategies. So, moving to a mobile phone app makes sense for Seafood watch, so they can catch consumers at the point of decision-making. Your organization was one of the early adopters of mobile phone apps. What were some of the results?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2015

Thankfully, with Office 365 Nonprofit working behind the scenes, Caring Partners can focus on providing the community with the very best services. When care managers are with families, they need to be able to access critical information through email from their mobile phones in order to tailor services and care to their clients' needs.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We at TechSoup are proud to support the important work of nonprofits around the world. Even if your organization is not selected as the winning nonprofit, we would still love to feature your organization on our Success Stories page or on our Local Impact Map. Interested? a) Submission Form. b) Story Submission. Eligibility.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We at TechSoup are proud to support the important work of nonprofits around the world. Even if your organization is not selected as the winning nonprofit, we would still love to feature your organization on our Success Stories page or on our Local Impact Map. That sounds great. How do you plan on doing that? a) Submission Form.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2014

As part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month and TechSoup's Safer Online for Nonprofits initiative, TechSoup is raising awareness about how nonprofits are taking practical steps to keep their organization safe: in the office, in the field, and on the go. If you said "Yes!" " to these questions, keep reading.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2014

NOTE: Your group or organization’s contact person must be an authorized representative of your group who has all right, power and authority to bind the group to these Official Rules for purposes of this Challenge. (b) The ‘Tech 4 Faith’ story of the month is open to nonprofits who have used TechSoup services in the past. (a)

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

NOTE: Your group or organization’s contact person must be an authorized representative of your group who has all right, power and authority to bind the group to these Official Rules for purposes of this Challenge. (b) The ‘Youth Impact’ story of the month is open to nonprofits who have used TechSoup services in the past. (a)

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