Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

The native capability of something called “Sites&# – which is a publicly facing version of what’s called “VisualForce&# – a markup language that includes HTML as well as APEX code (Force.com coding language). But it certainly is something to evaluate, and contribute to, if you find it useful.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

AUGUST 8, 2020

And YET… one of the things I’ve encountered so many times is organizations thinking that they have to be “professional” in order to be seen as a “serious” non-profit. Comparison is a killer of creativity and authenticity. Learning about my Fascination language is how and why I write emails the way I do. Introvert or extrovert?

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 5, 2009

No, it really wasn’t; but it did give most of the world a chance to react in real-time to what could have been much worse. In a recent Op-Ed piece in the New York Times , David Brooks compared the global response vs localized response to the outbreak. Speak the Local Language. It’s hard enough to master one geography!

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people to give back to their communities by donating money, volunteering their time, or advocating for causes that they believe in. Where appropriate, we’ll also draw out some conclusions and comparisons to help contextualize where and how GivingTuesday can fit into your nonprofit’s overall strategy.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 8, 2016

The new edition of the Consumers Guide to Grants Management Systems is a 300-plus page downloadable report that provides detailed comparisons of 29 grants management systems. The new report is quite comprehensive and written in plain language. One of the best free things in foundation technology came out in late May this year.

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Whole Whale

MAY 11, 2022

Shakespearean answer : If the topic of Google Analytics and all things web tracking feels like a foreign language and you’re more of a theatre person here is a quick Shakespearean summary of what is going on. Short Answer : It’s not just you, Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is completely different than Universal Analytics (UA).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

What if nonprofits made a rule about meeting length and experimented with 30 minutes meetings or conference calls? Would we get the same amount done in less time? There are also physical theories like brain-based learning and neuroscience. Chuck Hillman from University of Illinois Neurocognitive Kinesiology Laboratory.

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Classy

JULY 20, 2021

Sometimes you’re talking to people who are going through a difficult time, so the empathetic part of selling is so important here. We spend a lot of time on Slack, and there’s a specific sales channel that’s always celebrating wins. I have to say I look at it from time to time myself for some positivity and motivation.

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Gyrus

JULY 12, 2016

When building eLearnings it is necessary to consult people who teach and record their methodologies in making sure a message maintains its pertinence over time. Then, by comparison, that same definition is described in detail, portrayed with a depiction and a layer of organizational relevance is also applied. Interactive.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2016

As a facilitator, you have to watch the participants body language and look for the “slump,” and if you notice people getting tired, interject some movement. You have the group stop, connect, and greet several times before settling in. I told them to come back at a precise time. You have people pair up and go out for a walk.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 31, 2012

One of my all time favorite Clay Shirky quotes: “When the technology gets boring, it becomes socially interesting.” But the benefits remain substantial by comparison to working with one organization at a time. ” Does this signal that working in networks been become normal in the nonprofit sector?

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Everyaction

APRIL 23, 2018

Here are five of our favorite CRM-based tools that you might not know about, but definitely should be using to save time and maximize the impact of your work! Careful testing allows you to fine tune your language to fit what your audience wants to read, and increases your messages’ likelihood of being opened instead of deleted.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 6, 2019

These events all pale in comparison, though, to the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”) in the European Union. Since the GDPR became effective on May 25, 2018, privacy bills have been introduced over a half-dozen times in the US Congress and in 24 state legislatures.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

I also recommend keeping an eye on how many donations per channel are from first-time donors versus returning donors. Set up a reporting dashboard to track the campaign before you launch, so you can make real-time updates as you move through it. Switch to a match-only lightbox moving forward!

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Candid

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Language has power. Research on racial diversity, equity, and inclusion has shown that being explicit, specific, and intentional about language and social identity can decrease bias and discrimination. Not mincing words when it comes to issues like racism is especially critical. I am a firm believer in collecting demographic data.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2019

As a point of comparison, the U.S. While many nonprofit professionals are digital immigrants , we’ve had 20 years now to learn the language and customs of the digital native world. For a long time, we’ve talked about how organizations must become more transparent and accountable to their donors. Time is up.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2008

Look within your company for people already using social media If you've got writers, blog If you've got storytellers, podcast If you've got filmmakers, do some video The key to success is finding out what networks to spend your time on Step-by-Step Product name, ceo, competitors in Google Alerts Who are my customers?

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NTEN

JUNE 20, 2011

Building community and maintaining engagement is often a full time job – even if it goes unpaid! The ToMamaWithLove campaign saw them try some new tools as well as some trusted favorites, even with a budget of $0 and a lot of volunteer time. Epic Change is no different. from over 635,000 total followers. "No That directed the build.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 14, 2021

If you notice few donors opt into your emails, try making that language a little more specific. Simply updating the language next to your opt-in box can improve form conversions. Alternate sharing both forms and see which one performs well by comparing the two using your Form Comparison tool. Saying something like, “Yes!

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 29, 2012

The millage will provide about $23M per year for ten years to support operations, during which time the DIA hopes to raise $400M to enhance its endowment and replace the operating income from the millage. Every time a visitor talks about enjoying the museum, I smile.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

Give your audience a real-life comparison to your statistic so they can grasp it immediately.”. Before your presentation, take the time to record some video tests on the platform you are using with a few parts of your presentation. Experiment with your body language and speaking volume, and try these: A natural energy level.

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CauseVox

JUNE 23, 2022

Rather than another organization… ”: Donors will make comparisons between your organizations and other similar organizations. You can use your value proposition to inspire donors to take the desired action when it comes time to open emails, click on links, and donate. Check it out ! give to you”) and an alternative action (e.g.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

Give your audience a real-life comparison to your statistic so they can grasp it immediately.”. Before your presentation, take the time to record some video tests on the platform you are using with a few parts of your presentation. Experiment with your body language and speaking volume, and try these: A natural energy level.

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

Creating organic channels of communication versus a one-sided slew of asks is how you turn a first-time donor into a long-term supporter. Conversely, if the technology your nonprofit uses is actually making things harder for your team, it may be time to evaluate a new solution. Goals S.M.A.R.T. The purpose of S.M.A.R.T.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

Fundraising Donor Management Software Comparison: What’s Right for Your Nonprofit? No money (or time) is changing hands yet; this step includes actions like responding to your latest Facebook post or signing up for your newsletter. Impact: Retained donors have a more significant impact on an organization than one-time donors.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

You should have it by dinner time, that’s my promise to you. We’re going to try to save a little bit of time for Q&A at the end, but don’t be shy about that. dang, this is a great topic, this is so timely as people are, you know, perhaps getting annual reports together. So how do we know what to track?

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 15, 2020

Benchmarking d ata, drawn directly from participant CRMs and standardized to allow for consistent comparisons, included 16 million donors who gave 56 million gifts for a total of $2.3 billion in FY2019 ( t he donor count is the composite sum of each organization and will count donors multiple times who give to multiple organizations).

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 5, 2014

Sometimes success means deep, personal stories; other times, we value speculative argumentation or creative expression. Sometimes it means a large volume of responses; other times, we are looking for people with specific expertise to respond. Obviously, this does not give us the holy grail of success for a visitor talkback station.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes The Nonprofit Guide to Optimizing Website Traffic for Maximum Impact A website serves as the digital face and gateway for any nonprofit organization. Organic traffic only requires investment of time and effort into on-page optimization and content creation. More time means greater engagement.

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Bloomerang

JULY 2, 2021

Thanks for being here, thanks for taking the time. We’re going to try to save a little time at the end for a formal Q&A. I won’t take up too much of your time. This is the perfect time. So this is prime time for you to re-engage those volunteers. ” Oh, yeah, going to be a fun one.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 17, 2021

For comparison, a June 2021 flash match campaign that HNF also executed recently across three emails in the final week of the month raised a total of 31 gifts and $7,296 (30 donations and $2,296 when excluding a single $5,000 major gift). Consider making your ask for a monthly, sustaining gift, rather than soliciting a one-time donation.

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