The NonProfit Times

MAY 23, 2024

We regularly test the wording of our call to action to see what works best, whether it’s ‘Save Lives’ or ‘End Cruelty’ or something else,” said Sparenberg. Where a button or link is positioned within an email can also affect the response, as can other design elements such as color and font size. And the only way to know is to test.”

Test 52

Test email Spam United States 52

Forum One

AUGUST 19, 2021

How can you understand how your audience perceives a digital tool, an online experience, or the world more broadly? How can you best put yourself in their shoes, gain insights from that process, and move forward to create an even better tool or experience? Usability testing: Defining the experience.

Test 85

Test Audience Research Interview 85

Forum One

APRIL 11, 2023

Service design principles can be applied to the social sector to craft audience experiences that create positive change in the world. Overall, here are four key reasons why service design is important to nonprofits, foundations, and government agencies. Improve the user experience. Strengthen your brand.

Design 74

Design Service Social Chicago 74

Byte Technology

DECEMBER 14, 2019

When you need a new website built or updates made to your existing site, a common question website owners consider is if they should hire a web design agency or an individual freelancer. Working with a Web Design Agency. Established web design agencies with proven track records have been a reliable option for many years.

Design 130

Design Web Websites Project 130

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2014

Use human centered design principles, not your arrogance of thinking you know what works for your audience without testing. Good testing begins with a hypothesis and collecting data to understand if you are right or wrong. His creativity: I have a theory and I’m going to test it. Here’s the method.

Test 114

Test Impact Experiment San Francisco 114

Forum One

APRIL 13, 2023

As we finish our three-blog series, we hope you have a better understanding of what service design is and why it’s important for the social sector. There are 4 key phases for service design: Align, Research, Ideate, and Prototype. Phase 1: Align You’ve decided to embark on a service design project!

Phase 46

Phase Design Service Storyboard 46

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2017

Almost four years ago, I wrote my experience as a participant n a design-thinking lab to give input on a digital strategy for a philanthropy. The design lab was facilitated by Pete Maher, founder of Luma Institute. I even facilitated design labs to help with the research for my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit.

Facilitation 123

Facilitation Design Resource Taxonomy 123

Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2024

That’s why we’re excited to announce exciting updates to the Bloomerang email builder , designed to boost your impact and lighten your workload. Built for accessibility, they’ll ensure an enjoyable and engaging experience for users of all abilities. Plus, they’re optimized for mobile for a flawless display on any device.

email 97

email Template Library Headline 97

Byte Technology

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Are visitors getting a good user experience? It should come as no great surprise that pages that receive the most traffic and attention are those that provide great user experience. Leave it to Google to come up with the industry-leading site testing app. Are your pages loading quickly?

Test 100

Test WordPress Plugin Tools 100

The NonProfit Times

JULY 16, 2024

Experience management and direct response fundraising firm Moore has released its Moore Audience-Centric Testing Suite (ACTS), a packaged suite of testing tools designed to enhance the effectiveness of fundraising creative and communications across all marketing channels. director of the Moore Neuro-Fundraising Lab. “We

Template 52

Template Test Channel Storytelling 52

Media Cause

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are what everyone must follow to make the web a more inclusive experience. As a designer for nonprofits, I constantly reference these guidelines when making design decisions. They also provide a list of commonly used keyboard shortcuts to incorporate into testing. .

Guidelines 52

Guidelines Accessibility Design Content 52

Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

And even when measured, it can be tricky to know how to use engagement scores to improve member experience and operational results. Once the team aggregated the data and they were able to form a hypothesis, test it and confirm a need. From there, IAEE produced a three-part series of webinars that focused on topics specific to them.

Data 210

Data Strategy Associations Survey 210

Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2022

How does fashion design relate to digital design? On a basic level, all designers gather inspiration from a range of sources and many design principles are consistent across different disciplines. Designers from around the world presented work inspired by issues in their community and the world.

New York 46

New York Design Phase Lesson 46

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Like everything else, though, pop-up technology has evolved considerably, allowing you to segment, test, and optimize. Test out the options. Just as we test landing pages and emails, test the layout of your pop-ups too. Test different CTAs, different value propositions, timing, etc. Use p op-ups only on desktop.

Websites 300

Websites Work Test Nonprofit 300

NTEN

AUGUST 22, 2013

This seemed reasonable enough to everyone, so as an experiment we decided to try making all our summer programming free to members in order to increase attendance. Of course, it wasn''t a complete loss as we did learn several valuable lessons in how not to design a data driven experiment.

Case Study 87

Case Study Design Experiment Data 87

.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. It’s a frenemy they’ve learned how to manage. You have to believe in yourself,” she advises.

Associations 221

Associations Jordan Environment Model 221

.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Maybe you’ve already experimented using generative AI to create content such as outlines, agendas, or even articles. Use ChatGPT to design and conduct surveys and market research. If you’ve been looking for an initiative to spark interdepartmental collaboration, a chatbot would be a good test case. Check Bing out.

Las Vegas 221

Las Vegas Language Interaction Associations 221

Association Analytics

JUNE 25, 2024

Personalized and Targeted Content Personalization in communication, like addressing members by name and highlighting benefits they’ve used, can create a more engaging experience. In the same way that timing matters, your copy and design also make a difference in the effectiveness of your communications.

Campaign 169

Campaign Associations Channel Retention 169

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In our Service Design: Where Social Impact Meets Innovation webinar, we defined service design, described how service design fits into the social sector, and broke down how mission-driven organizations can apply it to their work. . There are 4 key phases for service design: Align, Research, Ideate, and Prototype.

Phase 46

Phase Design Service Storyboard 46

Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The other day I attended an information session for a new initiative centered around increasing diversity in design. It was created and hosted by one of the largest design firms in the world, and because of their reputation and great PR team, the call was filled with designers, architects, and executives all ready to join the cause.

Design 52

Design System Structure Ratio 52

Nimble AMS

MAY 26, 2021

So, I thought I’d share some specific ways we work closely with Salesforce and with our customers to give our customers a great experience with Nimble AMS. Salesforce made a change in their Lightning design system to refer to CSS syntax with one dash instead of two. They value their customers’ success. Collaborating with Salesforce.

Experiment 78

Experiment Script Product Associations 78

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Realizing the power of his entertainment gifts, he harnessed them to raise awareness and support a wide range of causes, aiming to prevent others from enduring similar experiences. Suzanne has a wealth of experience in nonprofit fundraising as she was the Chief Development Officer for a National Nonprofit Organization for several years.

Fundraising 171

Fundraising Jordan Texas Los Angeles 171

Forum One

APRIL 30, 2024

The following is a comprehensive guide to help organizations looking to build a conversational AI that is enhanced by the use of RAG, including considerations for planning, design, and technology stack. Choose the Right Approach There are many options for designing and developing a RAG-enhanced conversational AI solution.

Conversation 94

Conversation Guide Model Application 94

Forum One

JULY 11, 2024

Nearly a decade old, the playbook compiles best practices designed to help government agencies build digital services that are simple, effective, and easy to use. Address the whole experience, from start to finish Consider the entire journey of the user, from discovering the service to using it and seeking help if needed.

Product 76

Product Integration Digital Service 76

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. Brandon has crafted user experiences and conducted user research in the nonprofit space for 12+ years. Then you create testing tasks which answer your questions.

Test 38

Test Design Donation Language 38

Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Step 1: Build the top of your funnel SImply put, building the top of the funnel means participating in activities designed to create awareness about your association. Top of funnel outreach includes channels like social media, newsletters, and blogs that are designed to establish credibility.

Create 169

Create Strategy Associations Registration 169

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Last month, I participated in a Design Thinking Lab with network leadership practitioners convened by the Leadership Learning Community. The session was an introduction to design thinking methods and to generate ideas for instructional modules for networked leadership development. That is not design thinking.

Design 105

Design Course Leadership Network 105

Candid

MAY 1, 2024

Before we write product requirements, design interfaces, or build software, we go to our users to understand how they do their work, what their goals are, and what obstacles are standing in their way. With the information we’ve gathered from users, we can begin to design and build new Candid tools. What problems are we trying to solve?

Tools 65

Tools Build Problem Test 65

Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

While choosing a new LMS, look for the following: Design: The LMS must have a responsive design, i.e., it should be accessible on all devices, such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets. Do test runs: Do a test run before switching to the new LMS. Stress test to find out how the LMS functions during peak usage.

Learning Environment 52

Learning Environment Test eLearning Instructional Design 52

Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

User-Friendly LMS Interfaces: The Importance of UX Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems An LMS is a software application designed to plan, execute, and assess a specific learning process. However, the effectiveness of an LMS hinges significantly on its user experience (UX).

Retention 52

Retention Structure Course System 52

CauseVox

JULY 26, 2023

Whether you’re a nonprofit professional, a fundraiser, or a passionate supporter, this webinar is designed to provide valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your fundraising efforts. Responsive design, streamlined navigation, fast loading times, and clear calls-to-action, and how they contribute to a seamless user experience.

Relationship 80

Relationship Gift Program Build 80

Candid

MARCH 28, 2023

One form this input takes at Candid is User Experience Research (also known as UX research). When done well, UX research allows us to design in anticipation of our users’ needs rather than reactively correcting issues as they emerge.

Profile 96

Profile Product Research Exercise 96

Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

For a successful LMS implementation: Every organization must design an effective strategy that lays out the correct roadmap in alignment with the organization’s vision and goals. Determine your specific learning needs and design your LMS accordingly. Migrate and test your LMS in a secure environment.

Strategy 52

Strategy Evaluation Learning Management Test 52

sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2024

Every piece of software has a software development lifecycle (SDLC) that typically involves discovery, requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. Test in a Safe Environment Low-code development can be incredibly fast. The reasons? Could be the right app but at the wrong time.

Project 69

Project Application Test Environment 69

Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

This will ensure that the LMS is designed and developed in a way that meets the needs of the users and provides a good learning experience. The development team will need to design and build the LMS, test it, and then deploy it. This is used to design the layout and behavior of the user interface.

Learning Management 52

Learning Management System Develop Learning 52

The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

While not every nonprofit organization utilizes annual appeal letters, it has been my experience that most do. Your annual appeal mailing isn’t the time to try out that velvet printing paper you’ve always wanted to use or to test out a new premium to include with the letter.

Mail 321

Mail Fundraising Database Summary 321

Candid

JULY 26, 2023

This results in potentially messy and inconvenient hybrid meeting experiences for hosts and participants alike. Schedule meetings thoughtfully Having experience working on opposite ends of the in-person to virtual conference room spectrum, it’s easy to underestimate the preparation and forethought that’s required to run a hybrid meeting.

Laptop 96

Laptop Audio Virtual Test 96