Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 27, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants July 27, 2008 This week, it is my pleasure to host the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. She makes some great points, and gives good tips to make changes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 1, 2021

Odds are your emails are going to spam folders and are in violation of email compliance laws that require opt-out information and a mailing address to be prominently featured in all email campaigns. PBA provides news, careers & resources for the common good. Sending email newsletters via BCC should be avoided in all circumstances.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

That means most nonprofits are spending more time and resources bringing in new folks every year than they are keeping them. After over 20 years of fundraising, consulting, and teaching nonprofits across the U.S., But don’t feel like you need to do any or all of them, as the time and resources required to put them into practice vary.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Image courtesy of Rensec IT Consulting. “Nonprofits tend to invest more in their missions and programs, and not necessarily in technology resources,” Anthony Pisapia, Director of Development and Programs for Tech Impact, explained. Beyond the social sphere, nonprofits see less activity from mailing (i.e.,

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Well, I’ve gone through the research and done a lot of testing in my own work and with consulting clients over the years, and here’s what I’ve found to be the top 4 most effective fundraising envelopes: 1. The additions of a handwritten address and first-class stamp make it look like a letter (remember those?) — not junk mail.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

Be sure your nonprofit CRM can create both: Letters and mailings. Design and save direct mail communication documents like solicitations and acknowledgments. Similar to direct mailings, make sure you can create and save templates for your nonprofit’s emails. Ask about training resources for the solution. Engaging emails.

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sgEngage

JULY 15, 2021

Listen Now: Resources: Deb Taft. It’s about more than just filling requests and mailing lists and reports. I encourage my team to work as an internal consulting company with different business units in the foundation are our clients.” How to think about diversity in donor and prospect pools. Luis Morales.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 17, 2020

By Jean O’Brien , founder of Digital Charity Lab , a social enterprise that builds digital skills in non-profits and shares free learning resources. Jean is also a freelance consultant who works on digital strategy, marketing and design for non-profits. 8) How to run an effective test.

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Candid

MARCH 9, 2022

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) has been part of Candid’s Funding Information Network since 1980, providing local nonprofits and the public with access to Candid’s resources, including Foundation Directory, for free. Zach: Prior to working in libraries, I worked in the nonprofit sector for six years.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Credit card payments are donors’ preferred giving methods— 63% of donors prefer to give online with a credit or debit card , followed by direct mail (16%), PayPal (10%), wire transfer (5%), cash (4%), digital wallet (1%), and text-to-give (1%). Build well-rounded online fundraising initiatives with the help of this resource.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

This form can be completed by mail, phone, fax, or online. By fax, it can take four business days and four to five weeks by mail. Retain or consult with a bookkeeper to create accounting records and financial reports. . Retain or consult with an accountant for annual audit and government filings, including the form 990.

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Kindful

JULY 22, 2021

In order to create the best possible fundraising appeals, you’re going to need to provide certain resources to your fundraising writer. Resources your fundraising writer needs to produce fundraising appeals. The more information you provide, the better able your team or consultant will be able to produce an effective appeal. .

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Here are some quick tips: Explain why and have a plan: Plan your strategy first , and make sure you have thought through your strategy and resources before you dive into tactics. Tell your supporters clearly and directly what your goal is, the why behind your goal, and how you need your volunteers to take action.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2021

Direct mail is a valuable fundraising strategy, but figuring out how to send a nonprofit appeal can be confusing. You’re just mailing a letter asking for a donation, right? If you’re a beginner at mailing fundraising appeals , it’s really important that you understand the strategy and psychology behind what makes a good letter.

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Is your staff prepared to make the asks, attend the events, mail the collateral and try some Facebook fundraising ads? That’s why our team of nonprofit gurus created this resource to help you get organized: The Ultimate Nonprofit Finance Checklist for Giving Season (it’s free to download). In 2020, U.S. billion dollars.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2012

Large nonprofits usually have the expertise and resources necessary to launch and maintain successful online communications and fundraising campaigns. They’ve been able to hire some of the most well-trained and experienced staff, consultants, and designers that work in the nonprofit sector.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Explore these statistics and more through Nonprofits Source’s online giving statistics resource page. Finally, its predictable and repeatable impression metrics allow organizations to put their resources behind a “sure thing.”. Link out to additional resources. Direct Mail. Grow Your Email List Strategically.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 18, 2020

If you hired me as a consultant, chances are we would have a conversation at some point where I would say to you, "Stop! I'm taking about going down a rabbit hole on a project that takes up time and resources and, most importantly, aims to solve a problem that doesn't really need to be solved. You're shaving the yak!"

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 25, 2022

However, to get the most out of the software solution, labor unions will also need to partner with a technology consultant to customize the platform to their organization’s specifications. . Complete your advocacy toolkit with EveryAction’s canvassing, phone banking, direct mail, and activist management features. .

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Let’s say that your contributions from direct mail donors of less than $1,000 fell off by 60% in 2020 as compared to the previous year. This was because you had to cut your budget, and the volunteers who usually helped with mailings weren’t available—so no mailings were sent. Take revenue generation as an example.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Many nonprofits also find it helpful to hire a fundraising consultant to guide them through the prospect research process. As outlined in Donorly’s guide to prospect research , your organization or fundraising consultant will identify planned giving prospects based on the. individual’s: Capacity to give. Incorporate testimonials.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Tricia Marsherall is the Founder & President of Marsherall Partners, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in nonprofit donor database management & operations support and virtual & traditional fundraising events. From small shops to large advancement teams, fundraisers are being asked to do more with fewer resources.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 15, 2021

a non-profit consulting firm in its 26th year. New donors are found through special events, acquisition mailings, and online giving or peer-to-peer campaigns. a consulting firm dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations with strategies, communication and resource development. Strawhecker, Inc. Strawhecker, Inc.,

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Don’t Skip Direct Mail. During the Year-End Fundraising Fair session, “Direct Mail In The Digital Age” nonprofit coach Kelly McLaughlin shared that over her 12+ years of experience, she has found that direct mail is still an effective fundraising tool, especially as part of your year-end appeal. .

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Nonprofit advocacy campaigns require focused planning and robust software solutions and outreach resources. Direct mail. Traditional mail does still have a place in advocacy campaigns. While digital marketing is cheaper and allows you to get in touch with supporters faster, direct mail can help supplement your online campaigns.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 13, 2021

At DNL OmniMedia , we partner with a number of top names in the nonprofit CRM sphere, providing technology consulting services to nonprofits that use those solutions. Marketing tools such as dynamic email campaigns, shareable online donation forms, and direct mail campaigns.

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NetWits

JULY 13, 2011

While common examples include conference or workshop participants sharing quotes, thoughts and resources, other uses could include event staff updating non-attending constituents on important happenings, announcements and quotes. Access Support & Resources. Press Releases. Part 2 – 20 Tips for Nonprofits Using Twitter.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

These resources can serve as quick references and reinforce what they’ve learned during training sessions. If you need assistance customizing training to specific roles, consider working with a nonprofit technology consultant.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

What resources will you need to launch the program? Box so you have a mailing address for donors who want to send you checks. Consider hiring a consultant to help you establish a fundraising plan that will help you make sure you can cover your costs. Consider working with a branding consultant to get this just right.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Once you’ve set up your new Google account, sign up to receive Google Alerts via e-mail on a daily basis at google.com/alerts. For organizational reasons, you could opt to use the Gmail e-mail account that you created for your nonprofit when setting up your Google account for all social media and mobile technology accounts.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Joe Garecht, author, non-profit consultant and founder of The Fundraising Authoring has seen crowdfunding campaigns both succeed and fail, and as such offers up some key tips and takeaways to ensure your non-profit’s hard work is rewarded when embarking on this unique fundraising endeavor.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 31, 2021

Therefore, they’re hesitant to invest significant time or resources. This results in increased cohesion across your tech and human resources, better-concentrated focus, and higher trust levels. Direct Mail: Consider how you want to represent your brand across various direct mailings. How to Brand a Nonprofit Organization.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 21, 2021

This includes everything from inaccurate biographical and mailing information to duplicate records to contact names with improper casing (eg, “scarlet oneill” rather than “Scarlet O’Neill”). Prior to that, Stu worked for 13 years at Blackbaud as a consultant, solution architect, and practice manager.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2006

Nancy Schwartz invited me to submit a piece for next week's Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants theme on "Using Social Networking Tools." " So, I'm sharing a little getting started advice, a mini-case study, and a list of resources. I've pointed to a lot of resources in my blog.). The Short Resource List.

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BoardAssist

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Let’s talk about “profitability” when it comes to staging galas, investing in direct mail, and investing in consulting or staff resources. For example, investing $20k in really good direct mail should yield about $80k in revenue, if you have a list of responsive donors. Start using the word profit, and use it repeatedly!

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Achieve

MARCH 4, 2022

Data is now the gold standard resource for decision-making in organizations of all shapes and sizes. Think carefully as you create mailing lists for emails that are explicitly covered by the law, essentially any emails that are for explicitly commercial purposes. It’s called the information age for a reason!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 17, 2021

The required skillsets usually necessitate hiring a consultant for initial implementation and future modifications . An experienced consultant can help you choose the right integration method and the best apps or third party services to meet your needs. Salesforce has API limitations that can be increased with an additional investment.

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