sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2023

Add in the fact that employees of nonprofits and grantmaking organizations feel a true sense of purpose that often pushes them to work longer hours with fewer resources than most for-profit companies, and that burnout can be deeper and more pervasive. If you are a nonprofit leader, make sure your employees schedule (and take!)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE , Founder and CEO at The International Social Impact Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, adapting to the digital realm has become a pivotal challenge. Among the innovative tools that have garnered attention is ChatGPT.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

Nonprofit leaders are busy and stretched too thin, but carving out room to encourage growth and development is worthwhile to keep your go-getters motivated and to nurture those who will one day become your leaders and propel your organization forward — hello succession planning. That’s the growth mindset. McKinsey & Company.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Many nonprofits struggle to maximize their data usage. In fact, when surveyed, 97% of nonprofit professionals expressed an interest in learning how to use their data more effectively, and only 5% reported using data in every decision they make. Understand individual patient health within the context of population health trends.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

VolunteerHub is used and trusted by over 1,000 of the largest nonprofit organizations who cumulatively have managed over 5 billion volunteer hours. Through this integration, VolunteerHub clients will be able to connect VolunteerHub with other software applications such as Mailchimp, HubSpot, Constant Contact, Bloomerang, and Virtuous.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2019

Nonprofits are doing important work every day that impacts lives and makes our world even better. Nonprofits use CRMs to manage their donor relationships, to segment supporters by interest areas, streamline donor communication, automate fundraising, and report on outcomes to the board, donors, and community.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 27, 2014

It is impossible to ignore the importance of technology in today’s competitive nonprofit fundraising climate. Every dollar is tightly contested by other nonprofits whose missions are often equally as noble as your own. Put yourself in their shoes, and decide whether the content you’re putting on your blog is applicable.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Although the most popular accounting software products- like QuickBooks and SAP- handle the needs of businesses in many industries, nonprofits have a unique business model and accounting standards and require different features and functionality from accounting software. How are Nonprofit’s Financial Goals Different?

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nonprofit conferences are a great opportunity for industry professionals to hone their skills, network with their peers, and learn innovative new strategies to help their organizations thrive. Nonprofit conferences can feature a variety of topics, like fundraising, marketing, nonprofit tech, and leadership.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2022

What Infrastructure Looks Like to Today’s Nonprofit. These are the types of infrastructure projects today’s nonprofits are focused on: Cloud-based solutions: Nonprofit leaders and staff must have the ability to access information anywhere, anytime, and have access to the servers to support it.

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Candid

MAY 5, 2021

They complete your mission, raise funds, and keep your nonprofit running to its full potential. However, finding the right employees is a multi-step process and can sometimes lead your nonprofit to the wrong answer. The nonprofit sector has had a difficult year, losing over 7 percent of its workforce in 2020.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Innovation in the industry is an absolute constant as we increasingly give over our daily existence to things designed to make our lives easier, more seamless, more fun and more productive. Demand for the technology is amping up in the aerospace, medical, automotive and energy sectors as well as for military applications.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2022

posted by Nathan Bezzant Fall 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The International Society for Third Sector Research published a recent paper that summarizes why nonprofit leaders must use technology to connect with stakeholders in the emerging digital, civil society. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 13, 2015

It is full of examples of interesting ed tech from for-profits and nonprofits, as well as local, state and federal government agencies. I found the explanations good, and the first part of the plan is well worth reading to understand some of the trends in educational applications of technology.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 16, 2021

Nicole Adair, Solution Engineer at Salesforce.org: Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) is an app that sits on top of Salesforce’s Enterprise platform. It is nonprofit technology for use cases like constituent management, fundraising, marketing and communications, and program management. Nonprofits of all sizes use Salesforce.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As a nonprofit management student, preparing to enter this field can be challenging because it’s still developing. The University of San Francisco was the first school to offer a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration less than 40 years ago, and the first School of Philanthropy was created just nine years ago at Indiana University.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

While gamification has a lot of practical applications for nonprofits, it also has many stereotypes to overcome. Gamification is employed by multiple websites across a variety of industries – LinkedIn, Merriam-Webster, FundingWorks, and Marketo marketing automation software – to name a few. YourMembership.com.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

From Stealth Applicant to Fully Engaged K–12 Family. Stealth applicants” are now common in K–12 private schools. These families rely on websites, social media, videos, and online reviews to help decide which school is best for their children and only initiate contact when filling out an online application.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

For member-based nonprofits and associations, figuring out what membership benefits you’ll offer is one of the most important decisions your organization will make. In this article, we’ll cover 22 different types of membership benefits that your nonprofit could potentially offer its members. Let’s get at it!

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 19, 2018

We have seen a number of trends emerge this past year, but I believe that by understanding the following five major trends, your foundation can go into 2018 on-track and prepared for industry changes. We’ve even seen a growth in collaboration as a requirement for grant applicants.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

I’m referring to ChatGPT , a revolutionary language model developed by OpenAI that’s changing the game in every industry. In this article, we’ll be taking a deep dive into ChatGPT and how nonprofits can utilize AI to augment their nonprofit fundraising efforts. Well, there’s a solution. The best part? What is ChatGPT?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Writing job descriptions is essential to building your nonprofit’s organizational structure and ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities. Experience required for a job has traditionally been associated with a person’s time in the field for a particular area of specialty or an industry.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Finding that perfect balance of power and productivity is one of the most common challenges that nonprofit leaders face. . The board governance model is one of four primary nonprofit governance models. Fifty-three percent of nonprofits report having difficulty finding qualified candidates to fill fundraising jobs.”

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Recruitment challenges have been listed as one of the upcoming trends to look out for in 2024. For example, a nonprofit looking to hire a volunteer manager might list 2-5 years of leadership experience in addition to a certain amount of hours spent volunteering and an undergraduate degree. Necessary experience. Preferred skills.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Recruitment challenges have been listed as one of the upcoming trends to look out for in 2024. For example, a nonprofit looking to hire a volunteer manager might list 2-5 years of leadership experience in addition to a certain amount of hours spent volunteering and an undergraduate degree. Necessary experience. Preferred skills.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While focused on selling products, many of Ogilvy’s principles and “rules” around research, messaging, and motivating action remain surprisingly relevant today, especially for nonprofit organizations seeking to engage donors and volunteers. Remember your goal is persuading consumers. Helping real people should be the star.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 16, 2017

posted by Stanford Prescott Graduate Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. The Fourth Industrial Revolution will disrupt the US and world economy by simultaneously creating new economic growth and large-scale unemployment. Nonprofits also have the opportunity “to become thought leaders” (Zwick, C.,

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Media Cause

AUGUST 17, 2023

A strong paid search campaign can help your nonprofit reach new audiences and awareness, drive qualified leads for those searching for related keywords and ensure you’re top-of-mind as folks navigate their daily digital lives. Depending on the industry, seasonality, and other factors, a high CPC may be normal due to competition.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

These connected devices generate data and intelligence (such as trends in usage, optimization of electricity consumption, and so on). Much like a household, there are many IoT possibilities for nonprofits and other players in the social good space to generate valuable, actionable data. Instrumentation. Usage Information.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 23, 2023

For nonprofits looking to court younger donors and increase online giving, having a credit card processor in place is a must. In this article, we’ll cover the ins and outs of credit card processing for nonprofits, what you should look for in a payment solution, and how to set one up. What Payment Types Require a Processor?

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Nonprofit organizations are often pressed to do more with less. Actually, 18% of nonprofits cite having a small staff (or staff transitions) as the greatest challenge they encounter. . Leverage nonprofit-specific development resources. . Explore these four best practices when creating great professional development programs: .

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Achieve

JULY 28, 2022

Far too many nonprofits underestimate the power of young people. Of course, we’re not suggesting that your nonprofit only target one demographic. nonprofit donation processor. Nonprofits have long recognized this and maximized their fundraising capabilities by shifting operations online. Millennials. 84% giving regularly.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Community ownership of software is in itself consonant with the missions of many nonprofit organizations, whose role is in strengthening community. As open source software moves more and more into the application layer, it is increasingly relevant to nonprofits. Current Trends.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 28, 2017

trends in usage, optimizing electricity consumption, etc.). Much like a household, there are many IoT possibilities for nonprofits and other players in the social good space to generate valuable, actionable data. Predictive analytics showcase some of the most stunning and innovative applications of data. Instrumentation.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising apps are helpful tools that drive your nonprofit’s fundraising campaigns by empowering you to pull in more donations, and there are hundreds to choose from. Know What You’re Looking For: 2 Types of Fundraising Apps There are two types of fundraising apps you should be aware of: nonprofit-facing, and donor-facing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Blackbaud just finished hosting a pretty large conference for the non-profit industry. Social Media for Nonprofits Ignite! After the nonprofit Ignite Panel at Blackbaud’s conference I got a few minutes to talk to Claire about her work at Twitter and how non-profits can use the information network for good. Check out the video.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Raiser's Edge NXT is the new online fundraising and relationship management software for nonprofits by TechSoup donor partner Blackbaud. An all-new and more open API (application programming interface), which means that web developers and a charity's own IT team can get data in and out of the system much more easily.

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