Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2023

Your organization likely relies on direct mail, emails, social media, and even phone calls to get the word out about your organization’s work and solicit support for your mission. Now, making a purchase on Amazon is as simple as sliding a button from left to right on your cell phone. The same holds true for donations to charity.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Not that long ago, there were dozens of charity mobile phone donation programs vying for attention. Why Phone Recycling Matters. In the world of electronics recycling, mobile phones are a problem. One popular method of getting people to turn in their old phones has been to recycle them for charity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

From the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report : 2) 9% of donors worldwide donated to a nonprofit, NGO, or charity on GivingTuesday 2019. 8) 47% donate to crowdfunding campaigns that benefit NPOs, NGOs, and charities. 9) 21% create online peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns that benefit NPOs, NGOs, and charities. Phone – 2%.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2020

Presented by: Jared Kylstad and Lauren Slocum , Charity Services Specialists at GoFundMe Charity. Also, a toll-free number is not provided for the webinar, but attendees can listen to the audio presentation for free over their computer speakers or call into a phone number provided by GoToWebinar. Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

Nonprofits are missing a big opportunity to stay more connected with their donors by not capturing their mobile phone numbers. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) asserts that if you have a donor’s phone number, or a donor supplies it, it is implied permission to text them any future messages.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2020

Stars would ask for donations and answer phone calls, and people would ring in to donate over the phone. In the 2000s and 2010s, the telethon gave way to a new form of fundraising — the charity live stream. Google’s new feature also allows users to utilize their Google voice assistant to donate to their favorite charities.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 1, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to recognize tribute gifts when donors want to remain anonymous: Dear Charity Clairity, We list tribute gifts in our annual report. First find out the details you need.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2024

They don’t have to fill out a paper form or make a phone call to register. Golf for Good With GolfStatus GolfStatus works with nonprofits and charities of all types and sizes to launch or level up their golf fundraisers. Instead, they can commit to the event as soon as they hear about it, with just a few simple clicks or taps.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Whether it’s birthday fundraising, the donate button, DIY and events, crowd-funding or Instagram – Facebook Giving Tools are not just the next generation fundraising platform – for many new and small charities, they are now the main source of individual giving. << View All Upcoming Free Webinars >>

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 21, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on when to soft credit donors in their database: Dear Charity Clairity, I have two questions: (1) Our organization received a check from one spouse, without any paperwork crediting the other spouse.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2021

If you want to host a successful auction, a lot of it comes down to the planning, resources, and charity auction software that you use. Your charity auction software is one of the most important investments that you’ll make. Why is Charity Auction Software Important? But are you taking full advantage of this investment?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2022

Events give people a reason to come out and support the cause and are the perfect backdrop to share how your charity makes a difference. You can tackle this list by assigning personal phone calls, emails, or handwritten cards to the appropriate staff. It’s an opportunity to meet face to face, socialize and get to know your supporters.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

To be able to telework, people usually need five things: a computer or tablet, broadband Internet, access to work email, access to work documents, and a phone. From 2005 to 2012, telework growth in charities has been 87 percent. Often our best contact lists are now on our phones. Telework By Any Other Name. Mobile Addiction.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 22, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Develop an email and/or phone number acquisition program. Hope this helps, — Charity Clairity ( Please use a pseudonym if you prefer to be anonymous when you submit your own question , like “Wearing Too Many Hats” did.)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2014

iTunes | Google Play | Windows Phone | Caravan Studios. Charity Navigator. This app helps guide intelligent giving by providing ratings for nearly 7,000 charities based on their financial health, accountability and transparency. iTunes | Google Play | Charity Navigator. iTunes | Google Play | HeadCount.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Charity Miles. An app that enables users to earn money for charity when they walk, run, or bike. Fundraising Mobile Media Android Apps iPhone Apps Smartphone Apps Windows Phone' An app that enables users to check-in to participating retail locations to generate micro-donations to nonprofits. charitymiles.org.

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The table below shows VolunteerHub data that can be synchronized into Raiser’s Edge via the integration.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Charity events are a popular form of fundraising. The success of charity events depends on careful planning. Perhaps your organization may be hoping to raise money at the charity event, but the main function of the event is to gain publicity, or reach out to a new network. Or does it have other goals?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, Do you have a form that you can send a trustee/financial institution/custodian to fill out when they notify your organization of an estate gift that wasn’t documented? — Charity Clairity. Have a question for our Fundraising Coach?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 27, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, I recently read your advice about how to tactfully ask for donor feedback without making promises, and I appreciate what you had to say. Leave your phone number and email address on the voicemail. . To your success, Charity Clairity.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Cash usage has plummeted worldwide since 2020, impacting charities and nonprofits traditionally relying on cash donations. With less cash in our wallets, 70% of charities reported a drop in cash donations; cash accounted for just 23% of all donations in 2022.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 2, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, I know calling donors to thank them is a good idea. If you’re a small charity If you’re a small charity, and receive just a few gifts a day, you could reasonably call every donor. Leaving a message is fine too. You can afford it!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2014

Our lead story in this issue of TechSoup’s Nonprofit Technology News is the creation of the Mobile Giving Alliance that will help charities develop their mobile giving. Help for Charities to Develop a Mobile Giving Campaign. Fund for UNICEF, and United Way Worldwide to bring more mobile technology resources charities.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 8, 2023

The Gift of Giving Made Effortless While classic fundraisers, like charity dinners, play a crucial part in fundraising, there’s an innovative player that’s now taking the stage: text-to-give. Your donors are already on their phones, browsing, texting, and connecting. Imagine this. This includes philanthropic giving!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 21, 2013

we get new cell phones on average every 18 months. One of biggest risks we face is the critical data stored in our old phones that we get rid of. The good news is that it’s pretty easy to do a hard reset and clear mobile phones of personal information. from your cell phone, if your phone has one of those.

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AFP Blog

APRIL 21, 2015

Charity app allows marathon spectators to make instant donations by pointing phones at runners'' vests : "Marathon spectators will be able to make charity donations by taking a picture of a runner''s vest on a mobile phone, a not-for-profit organisation has said.

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 8, 2012

The hospital agreed and he set up shop right in her hospital room – complete with a pull out bed, table for a desk, phone, even meals, all free of charge. So the hospital was out the costs that the insurance did not cover for his wife plus all that we had fronted in terms of the room, amenities, meals, phone, etc.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

In fact, most Americans have a cell phone, smart phone, or tablet that they use to keep their schedule straight and stay in touch with their large and diverse networks of colleagues, friends, family, and acquaintances. So why not engage volunteers where they spend most of their time–on their mobile phone.

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The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 6, 2021

… in person and over the phone). Similarly, many charities never reach out to event attendees or silent auction item donors after the event, at least not until it comes time to make an ask for next year’s event. Make phone calls. You need to build relationships (with sponsors, auction donors, guests, etc.) Do meetings.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 23, 2014

From apps to new devices to connected home objects that can be controlled with your phone, the market is saturated with all things mobile. For this month's column, I'm going to dissect the latest entry into the smartphone field: the Amazon Fire Phone. Amazon Fire Phone and the Internet of Things.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 14, 2023

A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is an account where a donor can deposit assets for donation to charity over time. But as long as the donor chooses a charity that’s recognized by the IRS as a U.S. charitable organization, the sponsoring organization will usually use your charities of choice. What is a donor-advised fund?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2018

1) The Gen Z generation spends a median of 5 hours a day on their phone. 2) 59% of Gen Zs were inspired to donate to a charity through a social media message. However, what they may be missing is the larger, and potentially even more powerful, generation creeping up right behind them. Generation Z.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

It is the 21st-century version of a phone call. Imagine getting a thoughtful text message around Thanksgiving from one of your favorite charities. What should you text your donors? Allow me to be very clear: I want you to use texting for donor stewardship. They tell you how your gift made a difference.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Some simple words of advice for nonprofits considering launching a Windows 8 App (or an iPhone, Android, or Windows Phone App), add the keywords “nonprofit” and “charity” to make your apps easier to find. Related Link: 11 Nonprofits Pioneering the Windows Phone. Probably not.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

If you have donated money to a quirky aid event focused on snorkeling or a unique chess fundraiser, you know that fundraising events have evolved far beyond the typical 5K runs, cycling events, and charity walks. About 28% of online contributions are made from a cell phone.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question come from a fundraiser and donor who wants advice on how to handle poor donor engagement: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m a fundraiser, but also a donor. — Charity Clairity Have a question for our Fundraising Coach?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 1, 2015

TechSoup has some completely awesome customer service folks (we call their department Client Services) who help our members by phone or email to get the product donations they need. Handling more than 3,000 emails and phone calls each month. One member called about her donation request and was very sharp on the phone.

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