Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By Rob Leighton , Executive Director and Founder at iMission Institute – a social sector marketing agency and technology consulting firm specializing in helping nonprofits raise more money, fire up engagement, and streamline work. You could talk to colleagues and others in your network to see what tools they love.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 31, 2023

Visionlink builds integrated software solutions, with expert consultation and implementation services, to transform people-serving organizations. Our Community Operating System™ is used by large and small nonprofits, 211’s, elder care agencies, state, county, and federal agencies, disaster relief organizations, and many others.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Do you offer a consultation to fully customize my system to my needs? Cleaning up your database so you can “start fresh” with a new system. How long is the onboarding process?

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Robert Weiner

JULY 17, 2009

This is the third in a series of posts aimed at new consultants in the nonprofit sector. set up systems for tracking income, expenses, and invoices. networking through professional or social associations (consultants associations, Rotary, and associations that your potential clients participate in). get a Federal Tax ID.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. Read on to learn how Feeding America and The Global FoodBanking Network have recently stewarded their corporate donors on social media.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Devine & Parker Consulting. Check to see if your constituent relationship management (CRM) platform or email marketing system has the ability to A/B test and let your emails race to the finish line! Make sure your staff, consultants, and volunteers know how much organizational leadership appreciates their contributions.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 27, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Michelle, the consultant March 27, 2008 Someone mentioned to me that from what I write on my blog, she wouldn’t know what it is that I actually do in my consulting work. Gotta work on that.

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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.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 14, 2020

As a technology consultant for grantmaking organizations, I spend a lot of time helping funders evaluate their technology infrastructure, and when necessary choose new software to better manage their grantmaking operations. Many organizations start their quest for a new GMS because of a particular issue or pain point in their current system.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 25, 2014

Ari Sahagun , a consultant who works with social justice groups on network visualizations, called for a group to discuss Network Mapping and Visualization. We had a wide ranging conversations about how to apply network mapping and visualization and debated about its use as a measurement technique vs strategy tool.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

By Margaux Pagán, Director of Strategic Fundraising, DonorFuse , and Tim Sarrantonio, Account Consultant, Z2 Systems. In short, it is a buzzword that refers to software and services that can be accessed via the internet that do not require software to be installed on your local computer or network.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 23, 2022

The PFLAG network consists of more than 400 chapters, which crosses nearly all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. I’m really proud of the work our organization does, but our old system was holding us back from really maximizing our potential — and our hundreds of chapters across the country.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 14, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants April 14, 2008 I like hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. Mostly, because I get to read blogs by people that aren’t on my list of feeds I read regularly.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 19, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants November 19, 2007 Today, it’s my turn to host the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. It was an open call, so there are a wide variety of posts to talk about.

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sgEngage

JUNE 14, 2022

With opportunities for virtual peer networking and small group discussions, there will be tracks for admissions and enrollment, the business office, student and learning management, and technology and innovation. Shop Talk: Blackbaud Student Information System. Top Sessions Recommended by a School Registrar. Use the Tools.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Juni Felix, a member of the Stanford Behavior Design Lab teaching team and an expert in behavior change shares how to create effective systems using the science of behavior design to elevate your donor engagement game. This episode covers topics like networking, board engagement, and staying strategic to consistently grow and succeed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 30, 2019

By Paul Lamb , Principal at Man On A Mission Consulting , has over 25 years of experience in business, nonprofit management, technology, and public policy. This means that its software sits on a network of separate computers (called nodes ). We’ve all heard about blockchain, or at least its most famous application – bitcoin.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Community leadership, based on my research and consulting with foundations, combines the defined concepts of collective leadership, civic leadership, and community engagement into a comprehensive approach that seeks to work alongside communities—geographic, identity-based, or faith-based—to create a positive change.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Whether you’re implementing a new CRM or looking to refamiliarize your staff with an existing system, these insights will help you pursue your data-driven endeavors. Provide guidelines on how employees should handle and store data within the CRM system to maintain data integrity and confidentiality.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 27, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants October 30, 2006 This Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants has given me a chance to read some blogs I don’t usually get to read, since I’m so often focused in the tech field.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Here’s a list of the top reasons volunteers keep coming back, according to volunteer consultancy company , Software Advice : 27% convenient scheduling. 15% Social / Networking events. General cloud computing constituent relationship management system nonprofit technology nonprofits npTech volunteers' 24% Proof of work’s impact.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 12, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Nonprofit Data Management March 12, 2007 As you know, nonprofit data management has been a really important issue for me for a long time. at 10:14 pm Good carnival!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 12, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Nonprofit Data Management March 12, 2007 As you know, nonprofit data management has been a really important issue for me for a long time. at 10:14 pm Good carnival!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2011

Knight Foundation and Monitor Institute published a new report called “ Connected Citizens &# that looks at the impact of networks on communities, and asks, what do these emerging networks mean for community change? Listening to and consulting the crowds: Actively listening to online conversations and openly asking for advice.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2013

Note From Beth: A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to participate in a meeting with other capacity builders who work with networks. I wrote a quick reflection on some of the techniques used to facilitate the meeting. Two oft-cited examples are the Strive network in Cincinnati, and the ReAmp network in the Midwest.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 19, 2007

I decided several weeks ago, for a variety of reasons, to retire my independent consultant hat. Being an independent consultant was, for me, a way to feel like I was using my skills for the greater good. I’ve been doing this work for more than 10 years now, full time for about seven of those years. And, I think I did that.

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Qgiv

MAY 23, 2022

Laura Kruisenga, President & CEO, Kennari Consulting – Laura works with clients to build their annual fundraising programs with a particular focus on events, communications, and staffing. A donor database that integrates with your email communication system and online giving system is better yet.

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Cloud 4 Good

MAY 26, 2022

Talent for Good provides the nonprofit and education spaces with a Talent as a Service (TaaS) program ready to solve employers’ hiring challenges by providing vetted, trained, specialized Salesforce system administrators on a contract-to-hire basis. The Value of Talent as a Service (TaaS).

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2007

I linked to a great thought piece a while back on opening up the social graph (that is, your network of friends.) There is a Google group (called Social Network Portability), that you should definitely join if you are at all interested in these issues. Jon Stahl pointed me to a great article , also about opening up the social graph.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Study Business and the Marketplace Reading and networking widely were common habits of our contributors. Companies with between five and 250 employees are the target market for this system. I understand that CEOs must travel and learn, but I worry that their knowledge isn’t passed on to the team.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This was likely followed by testing out one or two project management systems as you tried to find a work-from-home solution that served your nonprofit well. Before you partner with a nonprofit tech consultant, complete the following steps to ensure your team is well-prepared for the evaluation. With that, let’s get started!

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

They all have a strong desire to mobilize public interest and advocate for systemic change. The UN used its reach to consult with a variety of stakeholders and develop a framework for collective action that was unprecedented at the time. Their development was shepherded by one of the largest, most global organizations out there.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 15, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Better Late than Never May 15, 2007 This carnival is a day late, unfortunately. Getting construction work done on your house will make life difficult sometimes.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 14, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Speaking of open social networks … August 14, 2008 I just joined identi.ca. The documentation is a bit lacking, and it’s clear that it’s a very new project. So I’m on identi.ca

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 8, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Update on social network portability January 8, 2008 Last week, I covered the Richard Scoble dust-up. I think that people are getting wary of social networks where they have no control over their own data.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 28, 2012

Now available at TechSoup: Wirelessly connect desktops, laptops, and printers to your network with hardware from the Brocade donation program. With a secure wireless network, you can let your staff work and meet anywhere in the office, or even remotely with a VPN. Is Wireless Networking Right for You? 300 Series Access Points.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Social Networks and Digital Sharecropping October 1, 2007 I was reading Deborah Finn’s curmugeonly post about Facebook. I have been having curmudgeonly thoughts about social networks in general.

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