article thumbnail

Guest Post: Stories of Volunteer Managers, Technology, and the Pandemic

Twenty Hats

So I think, in many ways, for as often as everybody complains about technology and all the challenges, I think this past year could have gone very differently if we didn’t have these platforms.” — Volunteer manager embracing technology in Ohio. “None of us were ready for this. What a year it’s been. That was the silver lining.

article thumbnail

3 Emerging Fundraising Trends for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

As technology continues to advance, new fundraising techniques and trends are emerging. Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are two technologies that are popular in the gaming industry because they provide an immersive experience. Drop in the Ocean: A Social VR Experience by Conservation International.

Trend 321
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

12 Ways to Use ChatGPT and Other AI Tools for Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

It’s no secret that technology is advancing, and nonprofits will need to get on board if they want to stay ahead of the curve and ensure that they are retaining their top donors. But quick technological advancements can be overwhelming, causing many people to feel uncertain about where to begin.

Tools 361
article thumbnail

11 Nonprofit Websites Designed for the Social Web

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Today, a well-designed website should have less text, more images and videos, extremely simple navigation, and obvious placement of “Donate Now&# buttons, e-newsletter “Subscribe&# functionality, and social networking icons. The Nature Conservancy :: www.nature.org. Conservation International :: www.conservation.org.

Design 255
article thumbnail

10 Emerging Trends in Online Communications and Fundraising to Watch in 2018

Nonprofit Tech for Good

2018 is a crucial year for smart speaker technology and innovation. Think about some of the pieces of technology or up-and-coming topics that, maybe five years ago, we thought had nothing to do with us. Facebook Fundraising Tools [ Conservation International ]. In 2017, early adopter nonprofits began launching Amazon Skills.

Trend 276
article thumbnail

Weekly update from PND

Candid

Bezos Earth Fund awards $443 million for climate justice, conservation. The Bezos Earth Fund has announced grants totaling $443 million in support of nonprofits working to advance climate justice, nature conservation and restoration, and the tracking of critical climate goals. Grants totaling $23.5 Grants totaling $23.5

PDF 52
article thumbnail

10 Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Innovation in online fundraising was driven by the release of new technology, such as email marketing services like MailChimp in 2001, the launch of WordPress ( a content management system now used by 44% of nonprofits worldwide ) in 2003, and social networking websites beginning with Myspace in 2005. Page Fundraisers.

Practice 339