Byte Technology

MAY 16, 2017

How many times have you browsed a website with content you really liked and, wishing to stay abreast of new developments or additions, you searched in vain for a contact page only to find there wasn’t one? That means making the form inviting and enticing enough to encourage more interaction. Give your users a reason to contact you.

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Forum One

JANUARY 17, 2024

AI may fundamentally change how we interact with information—even what we think a website looks like may be totally different in a year or two. Headless” and composable architecture, which de-couples the front-end design from the content structure, is increasingly our recommended solution for this ever-changing technology space.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

To grow your donor file, add three easy upgrades to your current acquisition plan and watch how kickstarting a better content, promotion, and conversion strategy can work wonders for your donor pipeline. Step 1: Improve Your Content Strategy Acquiring new donors online requires you to build a better content plan.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Note: This is the second in a series of posts about usability testing your website from guest author Brandon Granger, Senior Interaction Designer for Blackbaud. In the first part of this series , we talked about why you should test your website and donation form with real supporters. Makes sense, no?

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Forum One

MARCH 2, 2023

The home of animation and development by designers. The designers are taking over the development chair. Webflow is a content management system that allows the creation of websites with no code required. This is in part due to the Webflow community, which has created engaging educational content on Webflow University.

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Whole Whale

MAY 31, 2023

Are there any tools I can use to help my content be more accessible?” Making your email marketing strategy more accessible involves ensuring that your email content and design are inclusive and usable by people with a wide range of abilities, including those with disabilities. “I want to be more accessible in my email strategy.

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Forum One

MARCH 23, 2021

Designing a desktop menu is one way; it’s one aspect of navigation that informs a website’s overall structure. Before identifying which menu approach is appropriate, make sure your team is aligned on overall goals, audiences, and content needs. Content: What content (e.g., Content: What content (e.g.,

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TechImpact

MARCH 19, 2014

Proof reading, avoiding spam triggers, ensuring it’s mobile optimized, creating alluring subject lines are all imperative to the success of the newsletter and what the content inside is promoting. Gathering your content. Generally speaking, the way you gather your content will vary depending on what your goals are for the newsletter.

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NetWits

MARCH 27, 2013

Sometimes I get so excited about new technology trends on the web, whether through new ways of interacting with a site or a new visual style, that when a question is asked that seems to belong in another age of design I get totally thrown off guard for a moment. Designing for “above the fold”. That topic? Why did they do this?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 27, 2013

Note: This is the seventh in a series of posts about the Nonprofit Web Design Process. Content for your website includes your headlines, body copy, photos, captions, graphics, videos, audio clips, etc. Content Strategy is “planning for the creation, delivery, and governance of useful, usable content”.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 16, 2022

In this guide, we’ll cover common reasons your website may need a revamp, including: Your content is out of date. Once you’ve determined if your website needs to be reexamined, review the best nonprofit websites available once more, using their design as inspiration for your new and improved website. Your content is out of date.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

It’s Time to Kick It Up a Notch The good news is that you only need three things to successfully identify, engage, and convert those elusive brand-new donors, and I’ll bet you already have them on hand: data, content, and technology. You have high-performing content that many potential donors haven’t seen. You have heaps of data.

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Forj

AUGUST 1, 2017

That’s because engagement isn’t all that interesting to me from a theoretical perspective: if learners are paying attention and enjoy what they’re doing, they’re more likely to remember the content. Luckily for instructional designers, the field seems to be in step with the implementation of branching scenarios in other sorts of media.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

They’re also a convenient, low-cost option for providing members with content and networking opportunities year-round. For example, how can you make the online learning experience interactive? Design and develop the event website and begin promotions. Collect slide decks and/or pre-record content. Get feedback.

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NetWits

APRIL 25, 2012

Used to engage, interact with and mobilize your audience – A tool that should ultimately inspire action. How do they interact with your site? Every bit of content should showcase your mission. Jason Gross, “The Role of Design in the Kingdome of Content” www.smashingmagazine. But you already know that.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 15, 2014

I recently published the last post in my series about the nonprofit web design process and thought it would be helpful to have a final summary for the entire series. Usability Tests : Types of usability tests you can conduct, participant recruiting, task definition and creating a prototype. User Research.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 31, 2013

Note: This is the first in a series of posts about usability testing your website from guest author Brandon Granger, Senior Interaction Designer for Blackbaud. But I’m not trying to be a Henny Penny , because today usability testing can be easily done by anyone. What exactly is usability testing?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 30, 2014

He’s leading the development, testing, and deployment of Benetech’s tools and services across all its program areas. that designs, develops, markets, and delivers interactive magazine content to consumers through the digital device of their choice. We’re thrilled to have Mark join us in this leadership role.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

These methods, rooted in physical interaction and personal connection, have stood the test of time. Encourage supporters to share your content or create their own, amplifying your message through their networks. The more personal and authentic the content, the better.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Introduction to Microsoft Clarity Microsoft Clarity is a cutting-edge behavioral analysis tool that empowers organizations to understand user interactions on their websites. The tool allows organizations to test and optimize content, understand confusing elements on webpages, and analyze user behavior.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 2, 2014

Note: This is the tenth in a series of posts about the Nonprofit Web Design Process. The visual design details the final look and feel of the website. Purposes for the Visual Design phase include: Agreeing on a creative vision and personality for the web presence. The visual design depicts the user experience of the website.

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fusionSpan

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Ever since, Salesforce has been testing, launching and expanding those AI capabilities, giving organizations using the platform more and more insight and efficiency, so they can make the most of every opportunity and deliver the best customer, donor or membership experience. AI capabilities designed specifically for your organization.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 26, 2021

Your donation page’s content and presentation impacts whether visitors give, how much they contribute, and whether they’ll donate again. As you design your donation page, take note of what elements of your brand are relevant to donors who are about to contribute to your nonprofit. Reinforce your nonprofit’s mission and values.

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

This model was developed by Open AI and is one of the few language models to pass the Turing Test. and learns not only about the content of that data but also how the words and phrases in it have been structured. In order to leverage its power effectively, you’ll need to know how to use it to generate the content you want.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

We are excited to share that Forum One has been selected for 7 Davey Awards for our excellence in web design! The Davey Awards are sanctioned and judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts , a top-tier body of select professionals from the “Who’s Who” of acclaimed media, advertising, and marketing firms. Participants?observe?a

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 25, 2017

And while I’m usually able to offer some general guidance, nonprofit website design best practices have never been my area of expertise. Recently, I sat down with TJ Nicolaides and Allison Hossack of Think Company , a Philadelphia based design firm specializing in research, strategy, development, and design. .

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Remember, the most effective nonprofit websites prioritize donors’ preferences and motivations in their design and structure. Choose images that show interactions between people, whether it’s your volunteers and constituents or your donors mingling at previous fundraising events. Accessible content. A compelling “why.”.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Note: This is the fourth in a series of posts about the Nonprofit Web Design Process. Card sorts are a form of usability testing that help us understand how users group and label content. Internal staff have trouble finding content on the website or deciding where to put new content. Methodology. Recruiting.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Note: This is the ninth in a series of posts about the Nonprofit Web Design Process. It’s best to get buy-in on wireframes first so we can truly focus on creative look and feel during the visual design phase of the project. Defining the visual hierarchy for pages to show which content should stand out the most.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Note: This is the eighth in a series of posts about the Nonprofit Web Design Process. It defines all of your sections of content and which pages belong in each section. Showing a comprehensive view of your website to ensure all content has a logical home. Hint: one wireframe for each tier of content is a good starting point.)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 19, 2015

I was in San Antonio this week to facilitate an interactive master class for 300 nonprofits that was hosted by the San Antonio Nonprofit Council that hosts The Big Give, a very successful local giving day. Format Templates , Content Asset Organizing Tools, and scheduling software that covers this whole process.

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Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

Organized by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA) , this year’s 28th annual awards includes over 6,000 entries from companies and agencies of all sizes, making it one of the largest awards of its kind in the world. Truman Foundation staff selected Forum One to redesign and develop the new Truman.gov.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 7, 2012

Guide Creative is Blackbaud 's new design agency. Join us for a four-day series in which we’ll review creating a solid strategy, organizing and designing for your audience, and creating a strong visual framework. designed for the organization’s audience. August 29: Engaging Visual Design. Eastern time.

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NetWits

JULY 12, 2012

Every bit of content should showcase your school’s mission and voice. Use the 5 second test – ask 20 random constituents to look at your homepage for 5 seconds and tell you in 50 words or less what your school is all about. Are you interacting with users? Use the right language. Know that writing is an art…AND a science.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 17, 2013

My team here at Blackbaud works with nonprofits to design online experiences. We design desktop websites, responsive and mobile-friendly websites, event fundraising sites, mobile apps, email messages, donation forms, you name it. Usability Tests. Content Strategy. Visual Design. Solution Design. Card Sorts.

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NetWits

MARCH 20, 2012

Now that you’ve indulged my nostalgia, think about how this scenario can easily translate into your nonprofit website’s interactions and engagement with your constituents. The way you portray your organization at first glance will determine your visitors’ path to interaction…or lack thereof. Are they correct? If not…refocus.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

How ChatGPT Works ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence model that generates content (generative AI) based on an amalgamation of secondary sources; early versions used written communication as a training dataset for the model and predicted the most likely next word based on the input data provided to the model.

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