Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

As smartphones and tablets grow in popularity, mobile optimization is something libraries and nonprofits should pay close attention to in the coming year. Responsive web design (also known as mobile optimization) refers to designing a site to provide an optimal viewing experience across a wide range of devices.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 27, 2019

Modern in design and functionality, Funraise also integrates with numerous third-parties , such as MailChimp, Salesforce, Apple Pay, BitPay, Quickbooks, and more. InLieu is a mobile app that allows users to make donations in lieu of purchasing material gifts for friends and family, and at the same time, makes donating fast, easy and social.

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Tools Online Fundraising FAQ 269

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.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

Defining ‘community service’ broadly Based on surveys and focus groups, Leveraging the Potential of Youth Service found that young people ages 18 to 25 defined “community service” broadly, beyond volunteering with a nonprofit organization. But grantmakers need not create a new program to fund youth service programs, noted Weatherford.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

Let’s explore three innovative marketing strategies for nonprofits, according to Jackie Sue Griffin , owner and executive director at JSG & Associates in Tampa, Florida Leveraging Social Media Advocacy Campaigns Social media platforms have become powerful tools to raise awareness, mobilize supporters, and drive action.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 28, 2017

This week Nonprofit Tech for Good donated $25 to 25 nonprofits in order to study how nonprofits are progressing in the design of their donation pages and in the efficacy of their online donation process. The Wilderness Society , UNICEF , and Conservation International have well-designed donation pages that were easy-to-use and effective.

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St. Louis Donation Lesson Conservancy 253

NTEN

MAY 6, 2013

We recently surveyed the community to get your perspectives on online platforms. The results are in and we’d like to share some of the key findings from the survey! Ratings aren’t necessary: One survey result that caught our eye was the very low ranking on the ability to rate discussions. We asked and you answered!

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Only a small portion of mobile device users scan QR codes. In 2011, comScore survey only reported 6.2% of people with a mobile device using the technology to scan a QR code. The end-site is not well-designed or planned, and sometimes not scalable to a mobile device. QR placement is not always ideal.

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Fundraising Mobile Survey Nonprofit 237

Candid

MARCH 28, 2023

When done well, UX research allows us to design in anticipation of our users’ needs rather than reactively correcting issues as they emerge. Insights like this one serve as design prompts for our teams as they create new and improved versions of our products.

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NTEN

AUGUST 28, 2014

We conducted a website survey with about 80 respondents, and conducted some one-on-one interviews with eleven members of the NTEN community. As several users pointed out, keeping a clean, simple design should be key consideration in redesign so as not to detract from NTEN’s offerings. NTEN.org is not very mobile-friendly.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2013

If your organization is trying to reach new, younger audiences, you might want to re-examine your website and mobile strategy. A new survey from The Millenial Impact. finds that people in their 20s and early 30s shy away from donating to charities or nonprofits with out-of-date websites or a lack of mobile presence.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2013

The workshop topics included trends in digital media consumption, social media, engagement on mobile devices and a variety of community foundation projects funded by the Knight Community Information Challenge. 2: Mobile Usage. #3: ” He went into details about how people consume or share content via mobile phones vs tablets.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Surveys: Learn more about your advocates and potentially identify grasstops advocates in your ranks by sending short surveys asking about their grassroots advocacy experience, connections, and more. The most important thing to remember is to design the event to fit your audience.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 7, 2022

Combine rich text, customized design, and reports with data from Salesforce. . Survey Monkey . Build mobile-friendly surveys with GetFeedback by SurveyMonkey. Automatically send surveys after every interaction and sync real-time response data into Salesforce. . CloudAnswers Report Sender . DonorSearch 360io

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Adobe Survey Integration Associations 104

Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2021

Impact Management Services worked with Mobile Pathways , an early-stage nonprofit focused on providing legal information to migrants via mobile technology. Mobile Pathways designed a survey to assess their beneficiaries’ feedback about the mode of information dissemination that was most helpful to them. Field (i.e.,

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Impact Management Organization Evaluation 120

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Every year, Animoto surveys over 1,000 consumers to understand how evolving trends on social media are impacting purchase decisions. Videos with Mobile In Mind. Since the vast majority of social media consumption is done on mobile devices, mobile-friendly video formats like square and vertical are a must.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2011

The focus is on Mobile Giving. I just finished moderating a panel on the topic of social and mobile integration. Here’s the description: Where and how do mobile and social strategy intersect. How do you combine mobile with the grassroots power of social media to successfully engage donors.

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Integration Mobile Conference Strategy 97

Greater Giving

APRIL 28, 2021

Nonprofits researched livestreaming platforms, adjusted sponsorship packages and benefits, and tried to design event programs that would engage guests in front of their computer screen. Nonprofits discovered that virtual events allowed them to reach more people than ever before, and 88% of those surveyed saw interest from new donors.

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Fundraising Virtual Sponsor Survey 93

Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2012

More mobile devices are sold worldwide than PCs, and mobile is expected to overtake PCs as the most popular way to access the Internet in the next few years. Laura Quinn shared her ideas at the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference , in a session called More Than Apps: Affordable Program Delivery Through Mobile Phones.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Mobile devices can do everything; from research, getting directions, receiving communications, to shopping online. Use Mobile to Raise Funds. Consider hosting an auction online , which allows you to reach out to donors anywhere in the world, even those using mobile technology. Use Mobile for Events.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2014

Recently, CTA conducted a study on mobile use by the homeless population of Santa Clara County (where CTA is located). The goal of the project, called ConnectSCC , is to come up with a sustainable model for a mobile plan for homeless and low income people. Mobile phones are also essential for finding jobs. What CTA Uncovered.

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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. Surveys and Interviews. Visual Design. Solution Design. User Research.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

Make sure your registration page is simple to fill out and mobile-friendly. Silent auctions Silent auctions have many moving parts, like procuring the right items, setting up virtual streaming if you’re hosting it remotely, getting donors ready to use mobile bidding tools, and more. Create and share surveys.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 15, 2024

Use these strategies to identify your ideal customer and ensure your digital marketing materials appeal to them: Send out surveys. To ensure your website does its job in converting first-time visitors into customers, remember to: Make the website mobile-friendly. Follow search engine optimization (SEO) best practices.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 12, 2015

The good news is that there were only three nonprofits that I was unable to donate to in this round of donations (thus 9%), but it was frustrating to see how many “Thank You” landing pages and “Thank You” emails are still underutilized and poorly designed (heavy on text, void of visuals, lacking in creativity).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

Digital payments are going to make a big impact on social and mobile media in 2017, but there are some new fundraising services and niche tools and apps that speak to current fundraising trends in the nonprofit sector i.e., the decreased of use cash, the rapid rise of the app economy, and gaming for good. dipjar.com. 5) Goodworld. 8) Tiltify.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

They are usually designed to help nonprofits address a specific need, like creating a mobile app or membership portal. Website design and development services. Some consultants also offer ongoing support, which can be essential for managing your software solutions long-term without needing to hire a new internal team member.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

A recent survey revealed that most text-to-give donors are ready to give some more , but for text-to-give campaigns to motivate donors to pull out their mobile phones and text-to-give, I think nonprofits would be wise to ramp up their text-to-give pitches to make them more visually appealing and inspirational.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We’ve grouped these solutions into the following categories: Donor Management Fundraising Project Management Communication Design Forms Marketing Events Website Content Management System As you assess each option, keep in mind that seemingly “free” platforms may still come with costs.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. These action steps are designed to correspond with the developmental stage of your fundraising program.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

A survey conducted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals reports that in 2020, nearly 64% of nonprofits had to cancel at least one in-person fundraising event, and more than 50% converted at least one in-person event to a virtual event. 2) Have a Backup Plan. 3) Use an Event Website.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

What’s more, those that do have a website often have one that is dated, doesn’t perform well in search engine rankings or can’t be viewed on mobile devices – a website that is no longer fit for purpose. In one survey, 83% said that a good online presence gave their business a competitive advantage over other SMEs without websites.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 24, 2011

Ken is a game designer and writer who develops narrative, collaborative augmented reality experiences about serious issues. An official-looking decal for the “GISKIN ANOMALY SURVEY PROJECT” appeared on a window in the park. The goal was to design an audio tour for people who never do audio tours. But “official” it is not.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Disabilities may include vision or colorblindness, hearing, mobility and cognitive impairments, as well as learning disabilities and disabilities that develop as part of aging. With improved accessible web design, you will have more opportunities to engage with prospective members and members around the globe. Nimble Communities.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Guide Creative is Blackbaud 's design agency. This week, Guide Creative presented a whole series on the most important elements of web design and visual strategy. If you missed it, read on about creating and designing a successful, engaging website that inspires action. Engaging Visual Design. Audience Analysis.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 4, 2022

A recent AARP survey revealed a staggering statistic—78% of older workers saw or experienced ageism in the workplace. Rally Starter gives power to the people to effectively mobilize and use their voices to create change. ” Why We Need to End Ageism. Rally Starter is a product that goes beyond building petitions to create change.

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Pledge Advocacy Campaign Statistics 52

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Let's back up a minute first and discuss what surveying can mean for the nonprofit and public library sector. The drag-and-drop interface, prebuilt professional templates, and cloud-based access make surveying affordable and approachable. And now the redesigned online survey service is even easier and more useful.

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