Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Never underestimate the value of services that are designed to ensure you’re set for success from the moment you purchase your software and beyond. If you could make anything easier, what would it be?

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

In terms of fundraising, Pisapia mentions that cultivating an online presence, particularly in social media, allows nonprofits to see their audience in a new way and directly interact on an individual level to create a community. Image courtesy of Rensec IT Consulting. Beyond the social sphere, nonprofits see less activity from mailing (i.e.,

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

A report from the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO) and The Allstate Foundation explores how Gen Z is expanding the definition of “community service” and seeking to maximize impact—for themselves and the communities they serve. reported for “informal helping.”

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.orgSource

MARCH 20, 2023

One example of this phenomenon that comes to mind is how we will all need to respond to improved AI technology and greater opportunities for customer service and personalization. There is no near-term end to monitoring and updating issues like these: Identifying manual processes that should be automated.

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Forum One

APRIL 6, 2023

Service design focuses on mapping each touchpoint an individual has with a service provider in order to improve their experience and create a positive relationship between the two. There are lots of different pieces that go into the whole process, from engaging with services, digital tools, people, and places.

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Designed to assist and support an organization (and most commonly hospitals, museums, libraries, and arts organizations), these groups historically focus on raising funds, sometimes manage the volunteer corps, and nearly always maintain their own governance system. A Path to Change. Mapping the Change.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Study interviewees shared the importance of defined, long-term planning that encompasses the current and future state of the industry and organization. Consider these factors as you make a strategic plan for long-term success: 1. Member-centric How would you measure your association’s commitment to your members?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Healthcare nonprofits today face a challenging landscape where balancing donor management and fundraising is critical—because the journey of nurturing relationships with donors is as critical as the healthcare services you provide. Nonprofits use this data to personalize outreach and engagement efforts.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 8, 2024

Terms of the deal were not disclosed. MDM Fundraising has four decades of experience in direct response services tailored to faith-based causes, according to Pritcher. MDM Fundraising has four decades of experience in direct response services tailored to faith-based causes, according to Pritcher.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The services and programs your organization delivers are vital, but improper or ineffective fund management is a disservice to your donors and the people and cause you serve. Financial management is possibly the most important aspect of your nonprofit’s operation. So, how can you be sure that the funds you receive are used most effectively?

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Join OUR system. We’re not going to change or redefine what the system looks like, we want to TEACH YOU what it is and how you can be part of it. We ask BIPOC people to fit into our WHITE system, and then we act surprised when they don’t feel included or welcomed. . I was there for the same reason.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Digital transformation” is a bit of a trendy term these days. One of the most effective ways to put your association on a solid footing for digital transformation is to use association management software (AMS) that’s flexible enough to integrate easily with other apps and systems. Sound familiar? Get started today. .

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Forum One

MARCH 20, 2024

Mission-driven organizations face a number of unique challenges when it comes to building digital products. Headless, Composable, Jamstack, MACH, and API-First are just a few of the terms commonly used to describe the approach of decoupled software architecture. Let’s take a deeper look. What is Composable Architecture?

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Funders are scrambling to address new challenges and expedite access to capital for their many nonprofit partners. They often contact me after beginning their own market research and discovering that choosing a Grants Management System (GMS) is a highly complex affair, fraught with risk and uncertainty. Start with people.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The second category , external self-awareness, means understanding how other people view us, in terms of those same factors listed above. What’s the first lesson of Leadership 101? Begin with yourself. Be the change. Walk the talk—right? It sounds simple. But it’s the assignment that’s easiest to fail. The first. Find trusted advisors.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 27, 2022

As you collect more member data and use more technology systems, security and reliable performance become more important. . Here’s what you need to know about how Salesforce can help you ensure your data is secure and your systems are running and scaling smoothly as your association grows. With a long-term track record of 99.9+

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

For example, our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. At our first in-person design sprint*, the group challenged each other to bust orthodoxies that hold us back from reducing hunger.

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Forum One

APRIL 11, 2023

Service design principles can be applied to the social sector to craft audience experiences that create positive change in the world. Overall, here are four key reasons why service design is important to nonprofits, foundations, and government agencies. They are using service design to better serve their community’s changing needs.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

However, navigating the complexities of setting up a data warehouse can be challenging, even for the most technologically savvy organizations. It’s designed to consolidate and integrate data from various sources, including CRM systems, fundraising software, financial databases, program management tools, and more.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

However, you also know these cycles of boom and bust aren’t always efficient or effective at building a truly successful program—instead, retaining advocates year-round and between campaigns is what will help you build more power and make a deeper impact in alignment with your long-term vision and goals. Advocacy is a long-term calling.

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Forum One

JULY 6, 2023

A positive CX with a brand, resource, or service significantly impacts an organization’s success. Every organization has different goals that they will need to track against, and different challenges that make tracking website success difficult. CX is not just a set of actions, but also focuses on feelings.

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Candid

JANUARY 26, 2022

But regardless of location, nonprofit organizations and support systems addressing the crisis lack the necessary resources to provide services at a scale that matches need. . NAVi incorporates Candid’s Philanthropy Classification System (PCS) , which provides greater specificity around nonprofits’ focus areas.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

But with so many other priorities pulling the team in a million directions, it was nearly impossible to spend time on strategic planning when they also needed to focus on critical areas like operations, fundraising, and ongoing support of their volunteers and partners — all while grappling with the short- and long-term impacts of a global pandemic.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Your organization’s donor communications program — consisting of solid Ask+Thank+Report+Repeat systems — utilizes neuroscience, consistency, and proof of impact to deliver trust in a nutshell. Crazily enough, as nonprofits seek increased funding for increased services, many are also laying off fundraising staff.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Analyze your short and long-term returns. Analytics is a strategic directive for many associations but there are many short-term returns that present themselves fairly quickly. It’s a new year with a new start. You probably have a long list of great things you want to accomplish this year…including making analytics a priority.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 23, 2022

I’m really proud of the work our organization does, but our old system was holding us back from really maximizing our potential — and our hundreds of chapters across the country. Read about what pushed us to make this change, the challenges with our old system, and what we’re hoping to achieve with a digital transformation.

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sgEngage

JULY 15, 2023

Donor relation management is the process by which organizations organize donor data and maintain donor relationships to support a long-term donor infrastructure. Understanding the ebbs and flows of donor relations by tracking your organization’s interactions with donors and prospects is necessary to support long-term growth.

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 18, 2021

Day, designated as a National Day of Service, I was interviewed by Meghan McCarty Carino for National Public Radio about how organizations have adjusted their MLK Day of Service plans given the pandemic. Days of Service are a double-edged sword. The challenges posed by days of service run deeper than just logistics.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Which products and services should be bundled with member dues vs. sold separately? To make this process more efficient, look at bringing all your systems into one repository. For example, a report is the weekly number of new members who joined your association. Step 1: Create a Plan. Collect Your Data Even If Its Not Perfect.

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

While these factors are all important, the success of implementation and long-term utilization often hinges on customer experience (CX). Additionally, a customized onboarding experience typically includes guided support, training, and resources designed to empower your team, thus setting the stage for long-term success with the software.

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Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

Identify your unique data challenges. Lots of challenges, right? The concept of “dirty data” and how to approach it can be daunting. Simply put, dirty data is data that is inaccurate, incomplete, inconsistent, duplicative, or outdated. Quality : How up-to-date is your data? How accurate is it? What sources are you using? Probably not.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Nonprofit technology consultants can help you complete a technology assessment, develop a new technical strategy, implement new systems, and provide reliable ongoing support. Nonprofit consultants have a wide range of specialties, including consulting services for marketing, grants management, capital campaign planning, and more.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 20, 2022

As an association leader, pr eparing for an uncertain future can seem like a big challenge. . Results from the study suggest that association professionals (Pros) are working harder than they were a year ago, with time and member engagement being the biggest challenges to achieving organizational priorities. For example: .

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fusionSpan

MARCH 29, 2023

The government may have its challenges in many areas, but I’ll give credit where credit is due. Mention the term “cybersecurity framework” with most business folks and you’re likely to see their eyes glaze over. Identify” is all about enumerating your systems, people, assets, and data in order to properly manage the cybersecurity risk.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Embracing a long-term view of these practices not only unlocks your nonprofit’s growth potential, but also builds and reveals your own professional aptitude for organizational leadership. Your work behind the scenes is to establish a structure—plans, systems and processes—by which the nonprofit may reach its advancement goals.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Remember, it only takes one click on a malicious link to invite unwanted guests into your systems. The spirit of Giving Tuesday is about generosity and support for good causes. In this blog post, we’ve compiled some of the best tactics to ensure that your day of giving is all treats and no tricks!

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 14, 2020

Upgrading your AMS system can be costly and time-consuming. Dealing with broken integrations after upgrades, resulting in system downtime and requiring new, costly software customizations. They can cost as much as $300,000 (and more) on top of the initial fees for implementing the system and the costs to run it.

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