Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2009

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Drupal security, and other CMS Report comments April 3, 2009 Now that the Idealware CMS report is out, I get to have my say about it. Here’s the first post, there might be more to come. 7 admin 04.07.09

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Judi Sohn

APRIL 17, 2010

Each of us works on different projects for different programs. We are an efficient bunch, but what we lack is centralized project and task coordination. We need to be able to see how our projects are progressing over time. What the next year will look like for projects we know we're going to take on but haven't started yet. .

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2009

The developers of each project have completely different sets of assumptions about what the right way to do things is, and completely different philosophies and ethos when it comes to building interfaces and functionality. In fact, nothing could be farther from the truth.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Funding an organization’s mission rather than a specific project or purpose, this unrestricted financial support provides vital flexibility for nonprofits to approach their work as they best see fit. Some commented that they were sharing a “very rough number” or a “best guess.” Here are a few responses that illustrate this dynamic.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

For the first time, readers could comment and share their opinions publicly on a piece of online content. Comments were taken very seriously, and in some cases, coming up with response was an agonizing, overthought experience. Also interesting about today’s nonprofit blogging is that many nonprofits have turned off commenting.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

During staff meetings, I take the fundamental and ask if someone would like to comment on it. During project managers meeting, I take the fundamental and ask how we’ve lived it, or not lived it, this week. Here’s the trick: each week, we pick a fundamental and every meeting opens with a discussion about that fundamental.

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Candid

JANUARY 25, 2024

And they frequently study your project budget and look back at the narrative (the main written part of the grant proposal) and the executive summary (the short summary of the proposal and budget that comes first) to see that they are all aligned.  Feel free to share them to the comments below.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 29, 2020

If you would like to suggest a specific report be added to the list, please contact Heather Mansfield or post a link in the comment section below. 2019 Fundraising Effectiveness Project :: Download. The data can be used to help your organization craft your next online fundraising and digital marketing strategy. Published by Classy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2013

Let’s say you want to improve engagement with stakeholders and your KPI is an increase in the number of comments on your social platforms. How do you pick that number? Social Media Benchmarking: Gauging Success for Project and Organizations in Global Health and Development. By: Rebecca Shore.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

When we began that project in 2017, we knew business was changing quickly. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet and Google, made this comment. They are knowledgeable about resources and have the skills to manage projects, develop budgets, create timelines, and communicate progress to stakeholders. Association 4.0 An Association 4.0

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Respond to comments and questions to show you are listening. Fox Foundation, and The Trevor Project. Share the real stories behind your organization’s work, the impact you’ve made, and the challenges you face. Authenticity builds trust. Interact frequently with followers. Monitor engagement and listen to feedback.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

If you are uncertain whether you are up to the task, these are signs that your skills could use improvement: People frequently respond negatively to a comment you thought was harmless. Celebrate 2024 by moving beyond being a project leader to become a leader of people. Managing the human side of digital transformation is challenging.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

complex projects that require careful management. complete their projects. options that nonprofits can use for project and task management. options that nonprofits can use for project and task management. Project management software helps organizations manage the complexities of. Project Management Options.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In general, a charitable crowdfunding project involves three parties: the project initiator, who launches a project to be funded; supporters, whose donations and sharing support the project; and platforms like GoFundMe that bring project initiators and supporters together ( Liu et al.,

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

That comment isn’t meant to cast shade; just to point out that although the bots are fun, there are still some hurdles involved in really putting them to work. To provide customized support, an AI must be configured and trained to assist in your particular project. But, Don Draper and the team at Mad Men probably would not approve.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

This will be an interactive session with real and remote audience participation. Jonny Goldstein will do real time illustrations of the ideas swirling around the session which will be projected live and that will help us move towards a common understanding and enable us to share an artifact with others.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

According to AFP’s Fundraising Effectiveness Project , giving was down 7.4% What’s Your Projected Income? Reports like a Projected Pledge Payment report can be extremely helpful in assessing the revenue you can expect to accrue in the coming months. Please share in the comments below. this year for major donors.

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Media Cause

JUNE 27, 2023

We worked with the It Gets Better Project to develop the #FavoriteTeacher trend that helped increase awareness and engagement for their 50 States. Because your paid social efforts are running on social platforms, your target audience can react, like, comment and share your ads. 5000 Voices.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 2, 2024

Leave a comment and let us know! Barring that, however, focusing on one thing at a time will give you the mental energy to actually make a difference on that item that’s been bugging you. What are your biggest website regrets from last year? What “regrets” are you planning on tackling first this year? That’s our expertise !

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Tech Soup

JUNE 21, 2015

In honor of LGBT Pride Month , I wanted to highlight some inspiring LGBT technology projects you should follow and champion. While diverse in their missions, these projects all have the common threads of inclusivity, support, and access. LGBT Technology Partnership's Digital Inclusion Project. Trans*H4ck. Happy Pride Month!

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

How multi-year giving agreements impact donor retention According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , retention hit an all-time low of 42.6%. It’s about telling a compelling story where these gifts are the heroes, providing stability and enabling ambitious, long-term projects. Let us know in the comments below!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

In December, I wrote about Pepsi's bold move of not spending money on Super Bowl ads for Pepsi beverages but using the money for lethal generosity through its Pepsi Refresh Project. For those who don’t know, the Pepsi Refresh Project is a new effort to empower individuals to make a positive impact on the world.

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NTEN

AUGUST 18, 2011

For organizations looking to replace or overhaul their website, the project ahead may seem enormous, unwieldy, daunting. Fortunately for us, Ryan Ozimek and Tim Forbes have broken down the website development project into 8 clear phases, covered in our recent webinar " What to Expect When You're Expecting: A Website Development Project ".

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Crowdfunding is when a nonprofit creates an online fundraising campaign to fund a specific project or program. Follow, Like, Comment and Study Nonprofits on TikTok. On your smartphone, follow, like, comment, and study other nonprofit TikTok accounts ( @nptechforgood ). Select a Crowdfunding Platform. 9) Prioritize cybersecurity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2014

If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please post the name and a link to the report in a comment below. Published by the Millennial Impact Project. Published by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. Published by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. Published by Walden University.

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AFP Blog

JANUARY 28, 2014

Study Reveals How to Rein in Rude Online Commenters: Associations Now : It can be tempting to ignore rude comments made in online spaces, but a new study found that interacting with commenters may decrease the chances for incivility.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 25, 2014

Better yet, the graduate student who led this project, Anna Greco, documented the whole project and did in-depth analysis of the visitor contributions. This post shares some of the highlights from the project and from Anna''s research. THE BASICS The Memory Jar project was simple. What was it?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2024

Identify board champions : Recognize and empower members who can lead specific projects. Let us know in the comments. Utilize your executive committee: Use the expertise of the executive committee for making decisions and planning. Deep connections don’t mean spending lots of hours; it’s about focusing strategically.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

And, if you submitted a nonprofit panel - and I managed to miss it while scanning 2200 in ten minutes - please add the link and description in a comment. Please try to vote for as many nonprofit panels as possible. I'll do another Get Out The Nonprofit Vote at SXSW Post and include. I will also be tweeting this post.).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please post the name and a link to the report in a comment below. Published by the Millennial Impact Project. Published by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. View: All Pew Internet & American Life Project Reports. View: All mGive Reports.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2013

If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please post the name and a link to the report in a comment below. Published by the Millennial Impact Project. Published by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. View: All Pew Internet & American Life Project Reports. View: All Convio Reports.

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Incentivizing Support Through Creative Recognition In the dynamic world of fundraising, the concept of rewarding donors isn’t just about giving back; it’s a strategic approach to deepen engagement and bolster your year-long campaigns or specific fundraising projects. Share your stories and insights in the comments below!

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The aim was to attract 1,000 people with tinnitus to register their interest in sharing their hearing and health data for the charity’s Tinnitus Biobank project. In total, 3,500 people signed up in just one week to support the project — the target was 1,000 in three months. Share below in the comments!

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Through comments, shares, direct messages, and fun hashtag challenges, you can foster relationships that would be harder to form through more traditional channels of communication. Social media provides your organization with a public forum to share updates on projects, success stories, and any unexpected challenges you’ve come across.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please post the name and a link to the report in a comment below. Published by the Millennial Impact Project. Published by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. View: All Pew Internet & American Life Project Reports. View: All mGive Reports.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please post the name and a link to the report in a comment below. Published by the Millennial Impact Project. Published by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. The data can be used to help your nonprofit craft a technology and fundraising strategic plan.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 31, 2008

One of the participants was an organization named GroundSpark which has a project called "Respect for All," that facilitates the development of inclusive, bias-free schools and communities by providing media resources, support and training to youth, educators and service providers. You moderate comments or leave it open.

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