TechImpact

DECEMBER 20, 2013

The internet is the fastest growing avenue for nonprofit donations. The graphic, provided by Convio , compares the growth of online giving between the years of 2008 to 2010, these numbers have only grown over the past 3 years and are continuing to increase. In fact: Online donations rose by 14% between 2011 and 2012.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 2, 2022

Cause awareness and giving days are powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising and social media awareness campaigns. 8: Safer Internet Day — #SaferInternetDay. 29: Internet Day — #InternetDay. 17: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service — #MLKDay. 28: Data Privacy Day — #DataPrivacyDay.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

In honor of World NGO Day on Thursday, February 27, Nonprofit Tech for Good will be presenting a free webinar covering the top 10 online communications and fundraising best practices for NGOs. The foundation of a successful online communications and fundraising campaign is built upon a well-designed, well-written website and e-newsletter.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Despite what you might think, there’s no secret formula for creating viral Internet content. There’s no magic wand you wave, and there’s no back room deal being struck to make sure a Tweet gets 200,000 retweets, or a blog post is read by millions of people. Will this content resonate? Will anyone even read this, let alone share it?”.

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sgEngage

JULY 22, 2022

If you’ve ever had the disappointing experience of realizing your nonprofit isn’t very visible online, you’re not alone. Many nonprofits, especially those that are newer or smaller, experience this same hurdle in getting their organization’s mission to the forefront of the internet. Create new blog content on the regular.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 1, 2021

Cause awareness and giving days can be very powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising and social media awareness campaigns. 9: Safer Internet Day — #SaferInternetDay. 29: Internet Day — #InternetDay. 17: World Religion Day — #WorldReligionDay. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service — #MLKDay.

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TechImpact

MAY 27, 2013

Every nonprofit wants to increase donations, and the internet is full of articles advising them how to do just that. But according to a recent post from npEngage, there are a few simple ways to assess online donation rates and identify ways to improve, and the method may seem familiar.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 17, 2014

The Internet is a transient medium for marketers, especially us in the nonprofit space. The post 8 More Online Fundraising Best Practices For Nonprofits appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. A moving target that you can hit perfectly one week, then miss completely the next. We […].

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 27, 2016

A collaborative research project by the Public Interest Registry and Nonprofit Tech for Good, the 2016 Global NGO Online Technology Report is an inaugural effort to gain a better understanding of how non-governmental organizations (NGOs) worldwide use online technology to communicate with their supporters and donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

In the weeks after Google+ launched I saw a number of blog posts and articles about how brands should drop Facebook and Twitter, and migrate their communities over to Google+. Gen X is big on blogging, e-mail, and social networking. The point is that there is no one-size-fits-all Internet anymore. Or blogging.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

In the weeks after Google+ launched I saw a number of blog posts and articles about how brands should drop Facebook and Twitter, and migrate their communities over to Google+. Gen X is big on blogging, e-mail, and social networking. The point is that there is no one-size-fits-all Internet anymore. Or blogging.

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TechImpact

MAY 20, 2013

It’s a struggle as old as the Internet. nonprofits may start seeing … Continued The post Google Aiding Nonprofits’ Online Visibility appeared first on Tech Impact. nonprofits may start seeing … Continued The post Google Aiding Nonprofits’ Online Visibility appeared first on Tech Impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2015

Your nonprofit could have a wide variety of excellent blog content , but if your blog’s design doesn’t make a positive first impression, then few will read it – much less share it with their followers on social networks. Mercy Corps Blog. Defenders of Wildlife Blog. Next City Blog. but not today.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

It’s no great secret that blogging is big. At present it’s estimated that there are some 150 million active blogs operating at any given time. Unfortunately there are lots of reasons that some blogs don’t make the grade and wither and die. Huge really. Be consistent and frequent with your posts.

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TechImpact

MAY 29, 2014

At the dawn of the internet, websites were a sign of prosperity for a nonprofit organization. Unless you’re rewriting your home page copy, tagline, and call-to-action on a daily basis your website needs a blog. Here are 4 reasons your nonprofit needs a focused content marketing blog sooner rather than later. And they won’t.

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TechImpact

MAY 28, 2013

There is a lot of information available on the internet, both good and bad. it’s important to maintain your organization’s online reputation in today’s world … Continued The post Maintain Online Reputation In Chaotic Age Of Social Media appeared first on Tech Impact. Blog Social Tech nonprofit online reputation website'

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Byte Technology

MARCH 30, 2017

There are so many active blogs operating in our virtual world today that it would take countless lifetimes to read them all. But what makes one blog better than the next? Here are some tips that should be taken to heart when crafting a winning WordPress blog site. Is it the style of writing? Basically it’s a drag on readability.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 14, 2022

This was not a completely clean slate, but they had no online history (footprint) or presence. Once the plan was approved, the ideal next step was a Byte Action Plan , which allowed our marketing team to create the foundational online marketing elements like social accounts, Google My Business, and Bing listings.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

In the modern fundraising world, creating an online fundraising strategy is essential to the success of your nonprofit. Thanks to the pandemic, online giving grew 21 percent in 2020 alone, and that growth isn’t slowing down any time soon. Why should you consider online fundraising? Classic online fundraising ideas.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

As with all new major technological changes (we’re looking at you, electricity and the internet), we must adapt and adopt. They answer questions, make requested lists, and, if you ask, will write a letter, blog post, or social media captions. Now that ChatGPT and its ilk are out of the box, there’s no cramming them back in.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Everyone has a blog it seems. Put very simply, blogging for the sake of blogging is not good enough. Your nonprofit has to do what we refer to as ‘purposeful blogging.’ That’s why we’re creating this blog, to give your nonprofit the tools it needs to take its blog to the next level. But how do you do that?

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The MatrixFiles

AUGUST 17, 2023

Our online identities are, unfortunately, not in our control. The internet was created for communication between computers, but our presence as individuals on the internet is less formally defined. We create online accounts and over time we may forget they exist, if we haven’t already forgotten our passwords.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Sign this online letter of support to ensure that.NGO is maintained in the best interest of nonprofits worldwide. There’s no question that the Internet has evolved significantly over the past 26 years. But as we all know, nothing ever stays the same, and the Internet is not an exception to the rule. Guest post by Thuy LeDinh.

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TechImpact

MAY 29, 2013

Today’s Internet world has made it easier than ever before to share content with a wide audience. But according to a recent post from Socialbrite, what is even more effective – and more challenging – is convincing … Continued The post Encourage Online Supporters To Share Your Organization’s Content appeared first on Tech Impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2012

If you did not attend and are curious what funders are learning, you still have an opportunity to read some of the ideas and questions discussed right here on this blog. The Internet Gets Charitable – guest post by Darin McKeever. Beth Kanter has blogged about the topic for years. that touches on the subject.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 19, 2013

Note from Beth: Mitch Arnowitz and I recently participated in an online discussion at Venture Philanthropy Partners/Leap of Reason about creating a community of practice for continuous improvement and high performance in the nonprofit sector. Online Communities: Are Best Practices Still Best Practices? Flickr Photo BirkgetKing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2010

There are now over 143 million blogs on the Internet and when I launched Nonprofit Tech 2.0 But within a few months it was clear that blogging was the missing piece in my online communications strategy. But within a few months it was clear that blogging was the missing piece in my online communications strategy.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

It’s crucial that your online donation forms and landing page match the story you’re telling. If your online donation form has the option, your organization can create giving plans and add images to these plans on your form! The post How to Show Visual Impact on Your Online Donation Forms appeared first on Qgiv Blog.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 6, 2018

This blog post first appeared on #Onward, the YourMembership blog. Over the years, the Internet has provided great opportunities for nonprofits to increase brand awareness, recruit new members and raise funds for the causes they support. ​ The post 5 security tips for your nonprofit accepting online payments.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Phishing scams, data theft, social media missteps, and cyberbullying are all unfortunate side effects of Internet use. In honor of Safer Internet Day , Microsoft has launched a new interactive website to promote a healthy Internet for everybody. What are the Internet safety practices at your organization? Why participate?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

NetSquared’s February series exploring “Online Community Organizing” includes three different interviews; I’m really excited to participate! I’ve included my interview below, but you can also read it and join the conversation on the NetSquared blog. Q: What does “online” add to the community organizing?

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Qgiv

JUNE 10, 2022

Hosting fundraising events, whether online or in person, can yield great rewards for nonprofit organizations. By using the above online channels (more on these later), digital marketing allows organizations to endorse their brand and bring attention to particular call-to-action items that an audience type can respond to. Text-to-give.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2014

It scary to think that your activity online can be tracked by corporations, the government, hackers, and other nefarious (and seemingly un -nefarious) entities. But with proper education, Internet users can fight back against these digital creeps. " In other words, the Internet isn't a monolithic entity.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 6, 2009

My latest post is up on the Stanford Social Innovation Review opinion blog. how can I be a community builder online? Others see it as specifically applying to online community spaces, like a social networking site. Tags: community strategy communitybuilding online community organizing social networking. Your Community.

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Byte Technology

MAY 4, 2016

And of course now, thanks to the joys of the Internet that we hold at our fingertips, accessing information has become easier and astronomically faster. The post An Open (Online) Book: What SB 272 Means for California Public Records appeared first on Byte Technology’s Web Design Insights Blog.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Feature your landing page on the right bar of your blog. Email messaging resulted in 19% of all online revenue in 2020 (up from 14% in 2019). Add an opt-in form to your website and blog. Every Saturday or Sunday send a one-topic re-engagement email (event, blog post, fundraising campaign, etc.) M+R Benchmarks Report.

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Tech Soup

JULY 26, 2017

Websites, blog posts, social media, online news — all of these are part of your community's history, but all are ephemeral in nature. Now, the Internet Archive, an expert in preserving online content, is beginning a program to train librarians in web archiving. About the Author. spanhidden.

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