Byte Technology

DECEMBER 14, 2019

There are several web design platforms out there such as Squarespace or Wix that tout how they can be used by people with no website development experience to build professional looking website. There are numerous reasons why using a web design agency to build your website is a much better choice than doing it yourself.

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Forum One

APRIL 18, 2023

Two of our most used service design activities are ecosystem mapping and service blueprinting. A robust ecosystem map would be made up of many different service blueprints, not only documenting how different technologies interact but also the front and backstage journeys involved. Are you looking to improve a service experience?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

His research shows that professional development learning experiences need to be as interactive as possible to boost retention and application. I thought I’d take this opportunity to reflect again on a decade of experience of designing and delivering interactive webinars. Three Ways to Think About Content.

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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. You could also consider more exclusive or interactive content, such as concerts, cooking classes, tours, galas, and book readings.

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Forum One

MAY 10, 2021

When designing and developing a website or application, a challenge is that roles and tasks can often operate in silos. To tackle this challenge, we recently piloted a new component-based design approach that prioritizes real-time collaboration. Component-based design.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. How the sector understands and engages in knowledge work is crucial to the success of philanthropic efforts.

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Forum One

APRIL 21, 2022

Good design is engaging, attractive, and usable. Mission-driven organizations rely on Forum One to bring their ideas to life through designs that inform and inspire action. As head of the team, I’m happy to introduce the Forum One design team and the inspiring design work we accomplish with our partners.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

One interesting silver lining comes from the rapid adoption of remote work, something that m any employees are now appreciating. for over 4 years and the entire staff now has the option to work from anywhere in the country. Clear, consistent communication is going to be key for your remote work success. Develop a routine.

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DipJar

AUGUST 12, 2021

A strong design with a user-friendly interface can lead not only to more donors, but larger donations and recurring gifts. . Fortunately, all nonprofits can optimize their website to increase their fundraising potential, even those without a web design expert on staff. Make your donation button highly visible. Color contrast.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Your nonprofit does incredible, life-changing work. Use compelling design. Tie all of your year-end materials together by weaving a campaign-specific design through everything your donors will see, including emails, your website, social media posts, and direct mail pieces. Include a clear and compelling call to action.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As a consultant, I’ve worked with associations of every description, and I’ve learned that the organizations that are most successful with digital transformation are also groups that value the human skills. See Below the Surface AI gives us the ability to reach beyond superficial interactions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2022

added the ability to interact with and produce content, making activities such as social media, online banking, and shopping possible. With the third iteration of the internet already on its way (hello cryptocurrencies and augmented reality), Web3 will continue to usher in new technologies, forever changing the way people interact.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

It’s the digital face of your organization and where many people interact with you for the first time. Here is your guide for creating a non-profit website that brings interested people into your world, tells them what your organization is all about, invites them to be part of the work by making a donation, and then thanks them for doing so.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

That comment isn’t meant to cast shade; just to point out that although the bots are fun, there are still some hurdles involved in really putting them to work. Create a personalized chatbot to interact with members, answer questions, and offer customized recommendations. Use ChatGPT to design and conduct surveys and market research.

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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’ve often thought that the model could work effectively in an association environment.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2014

Join me for a FREE Webinar: Training Tips that Work for Nonprofits on Jan.29th I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. 29th at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST. I most often have to hack the space.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The November 2 event is designed to give a fresh take on the future! We’ll send our audience back to work with new insights and answers to challenging questions like these: How can our organization prepare to manage disruptive events like the pandemic? Sponsored by Attendee Interactive Our website looks dated.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

Additionally, the team was able to leverage certifications, one of which is a Workforce-ready certificate designed for members who are new to the industry. Strategy 2: Double Down With the Double Down strategy, you’re looking for products, services, and member segments that are really working well for your association.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2018

Note from Beth: Blocking out time for your nonprofit’s staff to do planning and work on areas like organizational culture is essential for success. Designing the meeting so it is effective and encourages team-building can be tricky. Pre-work would prime me for the learning objectives. I was genuinely inspired.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 16, 2012

For an app to be successful, it needs to be useful and well-designed and that’s a financial and creative challenge for most nonprofits. You can participate in urgent action alerts against cruelty to animals and donate to support PETA’s lifesaving work. For added fun, every action you take will earn you points and badges.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 26, 2024

For example, nonprofits with technical expertise or that work with technology consultants may create optimized online spaces for donors that make giving easy and teach supporters about their nonprofit through interactive content. Ensuring your content meets modern design standards. Interacting with supporters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2017

This past month I’ve done several workshops where I experimented with different audience online interaction tools to engage people in the room as well as a remote audience tuning in through a live video stream. Slido’s Q/A feature is well designed. I tested a few different options and here’s what I learned so far. Conference.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 18, 2012

Many exhibit developers create thoughtful interactives intended for all ages and then discover that old familiar pattern--kids engaging while parents stand back and watch. It's possible--likely even--that today's adults are more motivated by interactive experiences than generations past. And herein lies the self-fulfilling prophecy.

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Byte Technology

MAY 16, 2017

That said, not all contact forms are considered equal, especially those designed for WordPress sites where there are so many choices for customization. That means making the form inviting and enticing enough to encourage more interaction. Lastly, once your form is completed test it thoroughly to make sure it’s working properly.

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Byte Technology

JUNE 30, 2015

With a few clicks a designer or administrator can see numbers of hits and click-throughs, time spent on specific pages, which pages and elements are being ignored and much more. The post The Importance of Heat Mapping for Truly Effective Website Design appeared first on Byte Technology’s Non-Profit Web Design Insights Blog.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Two of our most used service design activities are ecosystem mapping and service blueprinting. A robust ecosystem map would be made up of many different service blueprints, not only documenting how different technologies interact, but also the front and backstage journeys involved. Are you looking to improve a service experience?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2023

To determine WebAward winners, independent expert judges from around the world review websites in 97 industry categories, scoring them on seven criteria—design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting, and ease of use. Valley School of Ligonier is an independent, coeducational K–8 day school in Rector, Pennsylvania.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2013

We asked participants to do a “think and write” and jot down one idea that resonated before facilitating a grand synthesis of what we learned about designing more impactful capacity building programs for grantees. You can read my guest post over the Communications Network Blog that summarizes these insights. Training Design'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

The annual SXSW Interactive Festival is a geek home coming for those who work on the web, social media, and gaming. I’m honored to be involved with the instructional design and delivery of two workshops specifically for nonprofits. The workshops are included in the price of an Interactive, Gold, or Platinum Badge.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Much like the head coach or manager of a professional sports team, your job when assembling and managing these teams becomes less about teaching and directing, and become more centered on ensuring the group is working cohesively. And not only that, how well those moving parts are working unison with one another.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Proceeds benefit the American Civil Liberties Union, a nonprofit that works to defend the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Proceeds benefit Amnesty International, a nonprofit that works for the human rights of all people – no matter who they are or where they are.

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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. Your audience is ultimately the one interacting with the site, and so you want to be certain that you’re solving the right problems. articles, interactive media, storytelling elements) do you have?

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EveryAction

AUGUST 29, 2023

With the right data tools, you can uncover childless donors and offer them an avenue for ensuring that the resources they provide are put to good work today and well into the future. If someone is working for a company with a major focus on sustainability, there’s a good chance that individual employees are passionate about sustainability.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

Join me for a FREE Webinar: Training Tips that Work for Nonprofits on Jan.29th I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. I use a simple structure to design: before, during, and after. 29th at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

#1 Thing You Need to Know about This Post: 5 non-profit groups will attend the 2011 SXSW Interactive Festival for free if they submit their innovative ideas by Sunday, October 31. The SXSW Interactive Festival wants to help more non-profit groups attend their event. More details can be found at the SXSW Interactive website.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

As you advance and/or refine your strategy, these insights will allow you to explore new ways that donors can continue to support your work with more significant gifts and greater impact. CRMs Use constituent relationship management (CRM) systems to better understand patterns and track donor interactions, preferences, and giving history.

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NTEN

MARCH 20, 2015

After wrapping up our annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC), NTEN’s CEO, Amy Sample Ward, and I quickly recharged for SXSW Interactive , where we partnered another year with Beaconfire to host the Beacon Lounge for social changemakers, and with the NonProfit Times to cover stories on the nonprofit technology sector.

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