Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 17, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology The search for good web conferencing August 17, 2007 I decided, perhaps rashly, that one way of exposing people to, and training people on, open source software, was by doing web conferencing. 13 Diego 11.04.07

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

They also help refer new customers to Blackbaud products and streamline the migration and adoption processes for new users. The solution’s embeddable search tools and auto-submission feature make it easy for nonprofits to encourage donors to apply for a matching gift. Unsure where to start your search for Blackbaud support?

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

As we delve into the CSR trends shaping the nonprofit sector, we’ll explore why these developments are relevant to nonprofits and corporate social responsibility (CSR) directors. Integrate a matching gift search tool directly into the donation process. Employees can then donate this money to support the charity of their choice.

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a development director or major gifts officer, you’re well aware of the importance of large gifts. Referrals: This includes any major gift prospects that are referred to your organization for further contact. Let’s explore this idea further. Why is it important to track fundraising benchmarks? You could track: Emails. Phone Calls.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 16, 2013

If you are a non-profit fundraiser in search of corporate donations, here are four ways you can align your organization with a corporation’s brand, mission and philanthropic goals in an effort to build a long-lasting alliance: 1. Giving to local organizations signals to customers that the corporation cares about local issues.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A new Executive Director. A retiring long-time Executive Director. If your Executive Director has been at the helm for 20 years and is well-known in the community, their retirement could make for a news story. Write an op-ed piece from your Executive Director about the issue your organization works to address.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2010

The simplest place to start the search for new donors is with those closest to your organization – Board, staff, volunteers, friends, and users of your organization’s program or services. In other words, should the elevator speech include language that refers to the role the donor plays in the organization? Matching funds.

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Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

Corporate giving software Scale corporate funding Power philanthropy to its full potential with a single platform that connects all of your programs — from employee giving to grantmaking. Bonterra’s Disbursements Service is also a donor-advised fund (DAF) that vets charitable organizations to protect against fraud.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2021

In my work, I’m constantly fielding questions about grants from busy executive directors without formal grants training. Development directors who wear many hats, entry-level grant staff who don’t have much experience, and even program staff who get thrown into grant-writing roles. We’ve got development staff.

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Care2

JULY 26, 2007

60) Search « The Long, Long Tail of Facebook Causes | Main | Innovative Uses of SMS: SMS for Lunch Campaign » Tuesday Jul 24 2007 Is It Worth It? On the other hand, if youre not looking for funding, subjectivity might not be such a bad thing. all areas where social media makes a total sense.

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Care2

JULY 17, 2007

60) Search « The Long, Long Tail of Facebook Causes | Main | Innovative Uses of SMS: SMS for Lunch Campaign » Tuesday Jul 24 2007 Is It Worth It? On the other hand, if youre not looking for funding, subjectivity might not be such a bad thing. all areas where social media makes a total sense.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 27, 2020

I recently reached out to marketing experts at nonprofits and organizations who work closely with nonprofits to share their insights when it comes to engaging donors and raising funds in 2020. In your experience, which marketing strategy have you found most effective at engaging donors and raising funds? They delivered.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

60) Search « The Long, Long Tail of Facebook Causes | Main | Innovative Uses of SMS: SMS for Lunch Campaign » Tuesday Jul 24 2007 Is It Worth It? On the other hand, if youre not looking for funding, subjectivity might not be such a bad thing. all areas where social media makes a total sense.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Raise Funds on Facebook. We’ve done the math and discovered that retaining your support is much more cost-efficient and results in more long-term funding than constantly acquiring new supporters. Provide information about how your organization plans to use the funds. Virtual Giving Event. Crowdfunding Campaign. Accept Pledges.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2022

As you read through these tips, reference Morweb’s list of best nonprofit websites to see them at work. As you get started in your search, here’s a glimpse into some of the other features you should prioritize: Customizable layouts. Incorporate white space into your design. Include calls to action.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2022

Like so many of you, and you can raise your hand if this applies to you, I became an accidental fundraiser as a nonprofit executive director. And before I knew it, I was a managing director and then an executive director. So, like I said before, the very first step is to start bucketing your funding opportunities.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2022

Like so many of you, and you can raise your hand if this applies to you, I became an accidental fundraiser as a nonprofit executive director. And before I knew it, I was a managing director and then an executive director. But they’re emailing donors for listening tours, and they’re doing funding searches based on warm leads.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

How content marketing impacts search ranking results (and why that matters). How to set up Google Search Console. No marketer would disagree in the benefits of content marketing or Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for nonprofits. How Content Marketing Impacts Search Ranking Results. How to set up Google Analytics.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 22, 2021

But truly, I love to do it because I love that when nonprofits get the grant funding they need, they can do extraordinary things. That’s why I’m passionate about really helping others do this stuff and get the most they can get for grant funding with the least amount of time preferably. So first of all, the very bad news.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2011

Last week, I read Jocelyn Harmon’s post about Nonprofit Facebook Fail and in the comments, Petri Darby refers to the dramatic increase of visits to his nonprofit’s Make-A-Wish Foundation Web site. Petri Darby , APR, is the director of brand marketing & digital strategy for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America.

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Care2

JUNE 1, 2009

60) Search « Social Media Webinar on June 10th | Main | Is Direct Mail Really Headed for the Exit? We have raised funds for many hundreds of nonprofits by mail, and dozens online – a total exceeding half a billion dollars, largely in the form of small gifts. That the total funds raised by U.S. nonprofits in 2008.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2021

This allows you to personalize your marketing messages with donor-specific information, such as including references to their past donations or their preferred names in email greetings. Search for a platform that also allows you to configure customized reports so you can track organization-specific marketing goals. She earned a B.S.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 14, 2021

Clay Buck, refers to as “hybrid events” once this pandemic is over? Mandy Fischer, Development Director at Intervale Center in Burlington, Vermont, knows how important a strong culture is to fundraising success. Bequest giving accounted for 9% of all overall philanthropic giving in 2018, more than corporate funding.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Specifically for nonprofits, Lightful is a social media management platform that enables organizations to schedule social media posts ahead of time and provides analytics to help organizations raise more awareness and funds. Ideal for small nonprofits with limited funds for digital marketing. Loomly :: loomly.com. Wix :: wix.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2018

NameCheckr easily allows social media manager to search nearly 50 of the most popular social media sites to see whether their first choice of usernames are still available. Ideal for small nonprofits with limited funds for digital marketing. Ideal for small nonprofits with limited funds for digital marketing. Wix :: wix.com.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 2, 2021

I am a former development and marketing director. So that’s Search Engine Watch if you want to read more about that study. Now, type in the chat if you know this reference, if you know this pop culture reference. I’m a mom of two, Steven and I were just talking about this, 11-year-old and a six-year-old.

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