Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

A website build or redesign has technical but also design and execution aspects. Well-defined technical and design scope and constraints. Step 1: Conduct a Content Inventory and Site Audit. A content inventory is a list of all the content on your site. Content to be rewritten. New content to be created.

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Forum One

APRIL 18, 2023

Two of our most used service design activities are ecosystem mapping and service blueprinting. The easiest way to think about service blueprinting is through an activity a lot of people have experience with, like getting a haircut. The National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW) was struggling with their content development workflows.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

Most associations don’t have an easy way to measure member engagement across all their different systems and touch points. Looking at their internal dashboard they could see that those individuals weren’t engaging with the association due to a lack of available content.

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fusionSpan

AUGUST 17, 2023

Membership associations thrive on being a place their members can go for specific content, training and events for their area of expertise. But while an org’s content will already be focused on a particular domain, their audience of members will break down into multiple niches all with their own unique combination of interests.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

This theory explains that our brains are designed to think in two ways: System 1, which is instinctual, and System 2, which is rational. The Two Systems of Thinking Can you see how these two systems of thinking could have influenced the design of the donation forms from Greenpeace and Amnesty International?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 31, 2021

1) 60% of nonprofits worldwide use WordPress as their website’s content management system. 2) 22% ensure that their website content designed for those with visual and hearing disabilities – up from 18% in 2019. 6% use Wix. 5% use Squarespace. 3) 20% have websites that are available in more than one language.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2011

11 Website Design Best Practices for Nonprofits. The rise of social media and mobile technology has changed the way people process information. The 24/7 news cycle is overwhelming to many people. Home Page Design. design and result in more clicks than text links. Keep bullet-pointed content short.

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 8, 2017

Of course, the problem many people run into when looking at a social media program or plugin is, which one to pick? Social networking on Twitter and Instagram is controlled via custom widgets, and you can control most elements of the design including the background and the placement of your logo.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

An effective navigation system also follows web accessibility guidelines so people of all abilities can engage with your content. With the right tools and strategies, you can easily upgrade your website’s navigability so supporters will feel inclined to stay on your website and check out your content. Let’s begin.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Sandy Marsico, Founder and CEO of Sandstorm Design, described the challenge of balancing risk with growth like this: “You need the courage to take chances and the stomach to handle anxiety. These funds are designated for experimentation. I think a lot of people are tired of the politics that pervades many associations.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

However, as a technology, printed books come with serious challenges for some communities (like blind people) that technology can unlock. Those that are published don’t actually reach many of the people who might want to read them because of affordability. We can use the same ebook file to deliver the content ten different ways.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 15, 2022

And while it’s great for specific uses in day-to-day operations like transactional, process renewals or course payments, it can’t help you answer complex questions (see our previous blog, Your AMS Wasn’t Designed for That ). People often confuse reporting and analytics. Research shows that people remember 80% of what they see and do.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 17, 2021

Which types of people are attending in high numbers? If particular role types are not attending, take a look at your content and determine if it makes sense to create sessions or a learning track that addresses their needs. Do a scan of the market to determine if this segment might be obtaining their content from another source.

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Whole Whale

MAY 2, 2024

Meta descriptions and tagging Interns can be given assignments to clean up tagging and past content on platforms like YouTube or Pinterest which will help discoverability. Website content SEO clean-up Have interns use Google Analytics to identify frequently visited pages that have been ignored. Many eyes make for light work.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Two of our most used service design activities are ecosystem mapping and service blueprinting. The easiest way to think about service blueprinting is through an activity a lot of people have experience with, like getting a haircut. The National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW) was struggling with their content development workflows.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2022

Web3 is a new version of the internet that uses blockchain (IE a secure but transparent record keeping system) to decentralize the management of the internet, thus reducing the control of prominent companies such as Google or Meta. What is Web3? The concept of Web3 has been around since 2014, when Ethereum co-founder Gavin Wood coined it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2019

By Maria De La Guardia , design director and brand strategist at Bureau for Good , a design agency that helps nonprofits explain why they matter across digital and print media. For more insights on branding, messaging, strategy, print and web design, sign up to receive Bureau for Good’s once-monthly articles here.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

It can reach a larger number of people in a shorter amount of time than in-person training. And, you’ll likely need a learning management system to handle course delivery. But, e-learning content development professionals will notice one crucial component missing from this list: Content. These seem like no-brainers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

By Mor­ée Lambeth , Lead Content Creator + Writer, Water.org. Water.org ’s approach to empowering people with safe water and sanitation delivers on long-term impact expectations and makes it convenient for donors to create the change they wish to see in the world. Creating powerful solutions. Why monthly giving matters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2018

By Katy Teson , a content strategist at Wired Impact , an organization seeking to make powerful websites something all nonprofits can afford. You can use it to see how much traffic you’re getting, where those people are coming from, and how they are using your site. 4) Key features and content aren’t accessible. Give it a try!

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Davey Award winners have been announced, and we’re proud to say that Forum One and our amazing clients have officially won 10 awards in website and app design for nonprofits, health, government, cultural institutions, and more. Forum One worked with the National Rural Health Resource Center to design their new website in Drupal 9.

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.orgSource

APRIL 29, 2024

Thirty years later Stephen Wozniak designed Apple 1. Most of those instructions are dedicated to understanding what you type and translating it into a format the system can process. At this point, AI is here to help people but not to replace them. ENIAC, the first digital computer, was launched in 1945.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

But quick technological advancements can be overwhelming, causing many people to feel uncertain about where to begin. It’s very important to thoroughly review and edit any responses generated by ChatGPT, particularly those that you plan to make public, such as website content.

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Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Meta—the parent company of Facebook and Instagram—has been under fire in the past few years over its lax policies on news content, data privacy, and misinformation. These platforms have become essential to people from marginalized communities as they build political power, deliver mutual aid, and have helped many make a living.

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The MatrixFiles

MARCH 8, 2023

These RFPs have giant lists of requirements related to how content will be authored, formatted and published. We often get asked this question: What is the best content management system (CMS) for association websites? Here are some ways that we’ve helped our clients choose a system that’s right for them. Depends on what?,

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The MatrixFiles

MARCH 8, 2023

These RFPs have giant lists of requirements related to how content will be authored, formatted and published. We often get asked this question: What is the best content management system (CMS) for association websites? Here are some ways that we’ve helped our clients choose a system that’s right for them. Depends on what?,

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Forum One

AUGUST 3, 2023

NRDC Gold for Nonprofit Website Since 1970, NRDC has been working to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. Overall, this work has helped to empower NRDC’s content managers, engage their audience, and amplify their impact.

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Forum One

MAY 28, 2024

Design choices also include delightful interactive features, such as load animations and hover effects, and striking photography to highlight the Zoo’s impact. This work has empowered NRDC’s content managers, further engaged audiences in the mission, and amplified the organization’s impact. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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Whole Whale

JUNE 23, 2022

If designed and promoted correctly, microsites can drive traffic to your main website – which is always a good thing! By creating targeted content and using effective digital marketing strategies, you can direct people to your microsite which will then lead them to your main website. 2) Microsites can increase website traffic.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Since its inception in 2014, Murad has acted as Creative Director and Chief Technologist to help nonprofits spread their vision online through engaging design, intuitive software, and strategic communication. Make sure your CTAs are straightforward, use urgent language, and are time-bound to encourage people to donate right away.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

67% of nonprofits use a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to track donations and manage supporter communications. Even with the consultant’s help, they had to endure a lengthy implementation period; it was months before the system was set up. Software solutions keep the nonprofit sector in motion.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 23, 2022

PFLAG is the first and largest national chapter-based organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. Read about what pushed us to make this change, the challenges with our old system, and what we’re hoping to achieve with a digital transformation.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Raise the Roots Brandon Fuller, chief strategist For starters, we always encourage partners to go ahead and create as much content as possible at the start of an advocacy campaign to ensure copyediting, reviews, approvals, and production can happen all at once. The most important thing to remember is to design the event to fit your audience.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 6, 2024

Fortunately, automated tools make curating personalized email content for candidates effortless. Here are some tips for you to get started: Use legible design elements. Implement inclusive language and content. Reference statistics when framing CTA content. Clarify navigation and next actions.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 11, 2010

So, you have decided you need a tool for collaboration or content management. And you are ready to invest the money in selecting and developing the greatest system ever. I assume most people start there because it is arguably the easiest part to grapple with; at least you can quantitatively evaluate and compare various solutions.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 21, 2010

Key Questions: The session was designed to be a conversation – with an avid note taker (me). Whatever it is, we need to identify the people/roles and resources needed to make it successful. For example, there are others creating or sharing content specifically about tech, like ComputerWorld, UKRiders and CharityWebForum.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 15, 2024

Studies show that people spend an average of almost eight and a half hours interacting with digital media per day. Your CRM, or customer relationship management system, stores and organizes information about your existing customers. Are you taking advantage of this time your customers spend on their phones and computers?

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