Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Pair your impact stories with high-quality photos showcasing the difference you make in your community. Multichannel fundraising refers to reaching the same donors through multiple communication methods, or channels. Feature beautiful photos illustrating donor impact. Embrace a multichannel fundraising strategy.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Isolation taught us the value of the relationships and the technology that sustained our communities. I’ve told these stories before, but I’m referring to them again because they highlight advice that can help associations find stability when chaos threatens. And, that value was shared throughout their respective communities.

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Milwaukee Wisconsin Associations Collaboration 221

.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

Simon Sinek A colleague recently referred to the time before the pandemic as “innocent.” Beyond technology, there are cultural shifts that are making a major impact on the association community. Community building and engagement are new priorities. This is an important dialogue for our community.

Associations 221

Associations Jordan Podcast Retention 221

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 6, 2009

My current job title includes the term “Community Builder” and I get asked nearly every day just what that means: how do you build community? where is the community you want to build? how can I be a community builder online? I want to take a break from all the hard work building community (does that get a wink?)

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Community Build Online Social Network 226

Nimble AMS

APRIL 21, 2023

Leverage your online community. Set your advocates up in your online community platform with a specific advocacy sub-group. Consider creating another group in your online community to post updates about your advocacy program efforts. Advocates can return to your guidelines if they have any questions or encounter new situations.

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Advocacy Online Guidelines Social Media 118

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Today’s Community Builder chat focused on examples and best practices for connecting on and offline community activities, events, and organizing. The Community Organizers Handbook available as a public resource, you can certainly refer there for information/feedback/best practices on offline organizing: [link].

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2020

For your reference, here are the fundraising tools featured in 2019 , 2017 , 2016 , and 2015. Nonprofit can tap into this powerful community of streamers by signing up for a third-party fundraising tool that integrates with Twitch, such as Tiltify , Funraise , and DonorDrive. 1) Action Button :: actionbutton.org.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Over the last few of years I’ve had a the opportunity to work with a team of intelligent and thoughtful colleagues, speak at conferences, and collaborate with other facilitators and community builders. During this time, I’ve help create community maps and strategic plans with my own team and with many other groups.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 11, 2010

It’s because this is another example of how our tools are defining community. ( Last month’s post focused on that topic using Causes, Ideablob and Ning as references for the conversation.) As I said before, “Market&# does not equal “Community&#. Taking a 30% cut of donations seems incredible.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 5, 2023

Recently, there has been a rise in for-profit organizations building “community” as part of their business strategy. Industry thought leaders are turning side-hustles into fee-based communities that are exclusive and career advancing. Because of this trend, associations have experienced more and more competition.

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Associations Strategy Help Profit 127

Givinga

JUNE 22, 2023

Corporate citizenship refers to how a company positively contributes to society and its communities, along with what standards it uses to measure its social responsibility.

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Business Giving Measure Government 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

Authenticity is the validation of the nonprofit’s work and legitimacy by a third party — what is sometimes referred to as “social proof.” WhatsApp is also an excellent tool for community building with stakeholders, for crowdsourcing information and knowledge and for traditional and peer-to-peer fundraising.

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Storytelling Digital Channel Profile 298

Nimble AMS

MAY 12, 2023

Should an issue arise, you can always refer your members to your membership committee guide. Keep all your members informed about the latest membership committee initiatives through your online community platform. TECH TIP: Promote your membership committee with Nimble AMS and its built-in online community platform, Nimble Communities.

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Guidelines Guide Roles Associations 123

Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Candid’s ongoing commitment is to ensure all nonprofits and their communities have equitable access to Candid’s resources. Sample documents and reference materials : Gain inspiration from a collection of sample grant proposals, letters of inquiry, project budgets, and other documents for making your case to funders.

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Accessibility Resource Free Change 98

Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

At that point, you might have your solution or you may be referred to a legal services partner specializing in your issue. However, access to justice for people with low and moderate incomes has been a long-standing issue facing vulnerable communities. CARPLS Legal Aid is the largest provider of free legal services in Chicago.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 29, 2023

You want your donors to trust your work, your impact, your stewardship of resources, and your connection to the community, and stand out in a sea of information. For reference, the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance requires organizations to spend at least 65% of total expenses on programs to be accredited.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Members of your community will be excited to see local celebrities supporting your organization or fundraising event and want to do the same. Gen Z are often referred to as ‘philanthro-kids’ and for good reason! In 2024, fundraisers should prepare to welcome the rise of influencers, celebrities, and Gen Z donors!

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Trend Fundraising Digital Celebrate 307

Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

She refers to a “team of advisers” rather than a large, dedicated staff. Her priorities are to those operating in communities facing high projected food insecurity, high measures of racial inequity, high local poverty rates, and low access to philanthropic capital.” Even if you had her mailing address I doubt it would matter. .

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Fund Help Tips Pledge 139

Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Not only do y ou risk the trust of your members by mismanaging their data, but you risk millions of dollars in recovery efforts. Shockingly, t he Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study reports that only 19% of all IT association professionals prioritize data privacy and information security. Create a data recovery plan.

Associations 124

Associations Practice Data Tips 124

Nimble AMS

JUNE 27, 2022

According to the 2022 Community Brands Association Trends Study , Pros prioritize technology used to improve MX. Community Brands’ research reports the numbers for members’ loyalty and likelihood to renew are down from last year. What values do members prioritize at their associations? Representing member interests.

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Leadership Associations Industry Retention 118

Candid

MARCH 9, 2022

Q&A with a Toledo-based library on building community capacity. Candid : What would you like people to know about your services and how you view your role in the community? First are the passionate individuals looking to start a new nonprofit to meet an emerging/existing need in their community.

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Library Grant Local Roles 98

NTEN

JULY 13, 2011

> Download the 2011 NTEN Community Survey Report. In May of 2011 we circulated the link to the online survey to the NTEN Community via direct email and announcements in our community channels, including our blog, NTEN Discuss email list, our Facebook page, and our Twitter network. We received responses from 1,070 individuals.

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Survey NTEN Report Community 93

Whole Whale

MAY 3, 2022

Commonly seen when referring to professions (e.g. Misappropriation Term that is used or reclaimed within a marginalized community, that is then misappropriated by the dominant culture. Meaning: Refer to the person over the condition. Gendered Gendered language emphasizes 2 genders and bias toward masculine language.

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Language Student Cancer Culture 59

EveryAction

MAY 30, 2023

Before your event, use an email series to give supporters a refresher on the policy issues you’re working on and how they’re impacting the community. For reaching supporters instantly with last-minute reminders and other important information, mobile messaging (sometimes referred to as texting or SMS) is especially useful.

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Virtual Advocacy Channel Mobile 163

Candid

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The public library plays a central role in serving the dynamic needs of communities across the country, and is often the first place a person turns to for help. At the Free Library of Philadelphia , we are meeting those needs by offering services to Philadelphia’s nonprofit community. But, don’t just take my word for it.

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Philadelphia Resource Library Nonprofit 111

The Fundraising Authority

MARCH 28, 2021

Often referred to as the “ Ben Franklin effect ,” the psychological phenomenon asserts that those who have done favors for you are very likely to do another favor. By building a sense of community, volunteers can also encounter a deep connectivity to the individuals they serve alongside. . #2 – Volunteers Have Sweat Equity.

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Volunteer Donor Storytelling Linkedin 189

Nimble AMS

APRIL 12, 2023

Recently, there has been a rise in for-profit organizations building “community” as part of their business strategy. According to Community Brands Research , 65% of association professionals and 63% of members agree, professional membership and trade organizations that don’t transform technologically within the next few years won’t survive.

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Associations Profit Strategy Help 78

Candid

APRIL 8, 2024

We value and celebrate the diversity of our ideas, backgrounds, and experiences as they help us better understand one another and better serve our communities and constituents. The noun simply refers to a voyage; the verb is the act of taking that voyage.”

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Environment Culture Celebrate Guidelines 52

Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

LGBTQIA+ philanthropy is a powerful tool for creating a more inclusive society and supporting the community Inclusive and supportive communities are built upon the principles of equality and respect for all individuals. When is Pride Month celebrated?

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Philanthropy Giving Advocacy Awareness 75

Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2016

We use mobile apps to capture memories, keep track of tasks, entertain ourselves, and communicate. But what if an app could be used to help nonprofits, public libraries, and other community groups organize and solve pressing problems? The Five-Step Process to Create an App for a Community. Caravan Studios' App Successes.

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Candid

OCTOBER 12, 2022

GivingTuesday also kicks off what the nonprofit industry refers to as giving season —when organizations receive up to 30% of their annual donations— from November 29 through December 31. . Since you have developed all your content (refer to step #3), you can easily share this with the ambassadors.

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Campaign Social Media Influence Content 98

Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

The following is a list of DEI companies and consultants that we either found or were referred to us by reputable sources and clients. From their website : “We work across spheres to develop the practices, policies, and beliefs of professional communities. Note that this is not exhaustive and we hope to continue to grow this list.

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Consultant Companies Help Culture 124

NTEN

DECEMBER 8, 2010

The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) conducts an annual Community Survey to find out more about the individuals and organizations in the NTEN community. We want to find out how you , the individuals and organizations who make up this community, use technology in your work. .

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NTEN Survey Community Report 65

sgEngage

AUGUST 25, 2021

As improving community health becomes a definitive strategic priority for most hospitals, development must learn a new “beat” – and cultivate a relationship with a new champion. Most likely the manager or director of community benefit. You both lead your institution’s work in critical community partnerships. This individual?

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Fundraising Benefit Relationship Knowledge 93

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

Gen Xers often prefer to support causes that directly impact their communities. Often referred to as the Activist Generation, Gen Z is just starting to make its mark on charitable giving. This generation is characterized by its pragmatism and independence. Donate their time and spread the word on social media.

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Generation Giving North America Method 245

NTEN

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Teaser: The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) conducts an annual Community Survey to find out more about the individuals and organizations in the NTEN community. We want to find out how you , the individuals and organizations who make up this community, use technology in your work. .

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NTEN Survey Community Report 69

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 11, 2022

The Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study found 69% of Generation Z prefer connecting on TikTok, 82% on YouTube, and 82% on Instagram. According to Dell , 80% of Generation Z hope to work with trailblazing technologies, and 91% reference tech as the most important factor when choosing a career. .

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Associations YouTube Generation Mobile 136