Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology What do web stats mean, anyway? Allan’s argument is that because NTEN is in a leadership position in the field, it should lead in showing transparency by publishing its web stats.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 23, 2013

According to the DEC (disaster emergency committee) , a UK based coalition made up of 14 charities who band together in times of crisis, 6 million british pounds were raised via mobile donations after the Philippines was rocked by the typhoon that occurred earlier this year. Ensure donors can access donation screens quickly.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

Google Internet Stats :: google.co.uk/intl/en/landing/internetstats. A collection of economic and media trends and stats. This website allows your supporters to pledge to donate with each Facebook Status Update or Tweet they post on Facebook or Twitter. Internet Archive Wayback Machine :: web.archive.org.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2011

Google Internet Stats :: google.co.uk/intl/en/landing/internetstats. A collection of economic and media trends and stats. Internet Archive Wayback Machine :: web.archive.org. It’s built on the simple concept of donating your loose change to charity and thus far almost 400 nonprofits have signed up and been approved.

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TechImpact

JULY 30, 2014

But these are all the intuitive questions, the obvious stats. The “3 second rule” is never truer than on the Internet. And remember, if it’s over 3 seconds, you could be missing out on a donation! How about how much time was spent on a specific page. Piece of cake. What more can you learn from Google Analytics?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

The rapid rise of social media and mobile technology has had a profound impact on website design and email marketing, yet many nonprofits have not yet adapted to the new aesthetics and functionality of a mobile, social Internet. 5 Must-Know Stats for Nonprofits. billion by 2020. There are currently 4.4

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2016

The rapid rise of social media and mobile technology has had a profound impact on website design and email marketing, yet many nonprofits have not yet adapted to the new aesthetics and functionality of a mobile, social Internet. 5 Must-Know Stats for Nonprofits. billion by 2020. There are currently 4.4

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Achieve

APRIL 28, 2022

If you’re looking for your donors, they’re probably on the internet. In 2021, the average internet user spent. In this guide, you’ll find seven tips for cutting through the noise and engaging these online users to donate to your nonprofit. Your donor engagement strategy needs to involve more than simply asking for donations.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

STAT: One report estimates that 60 percent of mobile users expect a site to load in less than three seconds! compelled to donate right then and there. So is the donation. STAT: The percentage of donations made on mobile web browsers has grown 205% in the last 12 months. STAT: 65 percent. you’re gone.

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NetWits

JUNE 9, 2011

Will funding come in the form of grants, traditional event revenue, donations, or something more radical? For large nonprofits here is some even scarier news: the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported in October of 2010 that donations to the nation’s largest charities dropped 11% last year. According to stats from the RUN.

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BoardAssist

MARCH 10, 2015

The Internet is changing constantly, and users are beginning to gravitate heavily towards mobile. The problem is, websites are not responding to these new devices with smaller display sizes and is frustrating this new generation of Internet users. Mobile Internet use is booming. Why is this important? Donors, donors, donors.

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Care2

APRIL 21, 2011

Or are you reaching supporters through the latest channels that also includes email, social networks, mobile, DRTV (direct mail TV), and a robust website that is action driven and has optimized donation pages and donation flow ? Take a look at the graph below based on Target Analytics Internet donorCentrics data.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 17, 2008

Tomorrow, October 18th, Eric Leland of Leland Design , and I will be presenting about, "Internet Strategy on the Cheap" at the San Francisco Bay Area Nonprofit Boot Camp. We've compiled a list of Tools and Resources to share with participants, and thought that you might enjoy seeing it as well.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Find those tasks and outsource them STAT. Picking up in-kind or monetary donations. Comparing internet plans or printing costs. You need to communicate with your team and tell them you are overwhelmed. And then you need to DELEGATE. There are COUNTLESS tasks that you are probably doing that don’t require your personal touch.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

Put simply, major donors are individuals who make the biggest donations to your org. With any significant donation, major donors aren’t easy to come by no matter how big or small your nonprofit is. Still, others may prefer high-level stats or an executive summary of what you accomplished in the last year. Who Is A Major Donor?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2009

I tend to lose more followers, fans and friends on weekends than during the week, and my stats show that there is very little ROI [Return on Investment] in terms of traffic, e-mail newsletter and mobile subscribers, event sign ups, etc. Smartphones and Apps are changing the way we use Internet. from working on the weekends.

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NetWits

JULY 6, 2011

With usage stats like that it’s probably safe to assume that a large portion of your followers use at least one social network, right? Think about it like when the Internet became popular — you wanted to secure your domain even if you didn’t plan on using it right away so others wouldn’t register it. Fill out your profile completely.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 12, 2014

In 2013, internet users donated more than any previous year, with online giving up 14% since 2012. The average one-time donation went up as well, from $60 to $68 ($57 via email only), and overall nonprofit website traffic grew 16%. Here are three easy steps you can take this month to keep encouraging the online donation love.

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Tech Soup

JULY 19, 2013

By now, you're probably all too familiar with the compelling stats of why you need to start going mobile: 91 percent of American adults own some kind of cell phone and 61 percent own a smartphone ( Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project ). So what's stopping you?

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 3, 2019

The goal of social media is to lure people to your website so they make a donation, volunteer or somehow get involved with your organization, right? It’s wise to document this on an Excel sheet or other database so you can easily compare your stats from month to month. Engagement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2012

Instead of expecting our Pinterest page to serve as a major traffic referrer back to our website (and stats showed in the first month it was not), we are optimizing our captions and image filenames using choice Google Ad keywords with the intent to boost our search engine ranking.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

It is a perfect example of the term “viral” when used on the internet. We see a lot of talk these days on how to “break the internet” This was right up there. When you look at the stats, there is so much to this campaign that took it well beyond fundraising. It wasn’t just about the contributions.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

How about the fact that between 2015-2016, mobile donations increased by 205%? These and other stats showcase the fact that nonprofits will be more successful if they increase their mobile presence. You can make use of their donation widget and place it on your website or Facebook page. Impressive, right? Shop2Give.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

The Internet is not an ATM. Andrew spoke about the huge access the Internet offers — citing stats from how the presidential candidates used social media in the 2008 election. Andrew spoke about the huge access the Internet offers — citing stats from how the presidential candidates used social media in the 2008 election.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 10, 2014

I don’t have time to get out of the office… I have spent lots of time posting our request for funds on our Facebook page and I have created a new, cool Donate section of our website.”. Studies prove that donors and potential donors who feel like they are a part of something donate and donate more often.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 14, 2011

So, the question in my head is, will we be able to create one-size-fits-all internet content? Take a look at these stats , including the fact that one in four smartphone users makes use of the device as their primary method to go online. Perhaps your organization collects donations of food or clothing. Need convincing?

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Care2

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Cross browser compatible tested – Make sure that your site loads well in all major web browsers including Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari, and yes, Internet Explorer. Test Forms - Test donation and email subcription forms to be sure that funds are processed properly and contact info transfers to your database.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 19, 2012

The study also estimated the supply of PCs coming from the noncommercial refurbishment sector and also the potential for corporate donations of PCs. Our survey of large companies found a robust interest for donating PCs. They’re urging everyone to donate their discarded laptops to InterConnection as part of this work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Show her the stats. It is a fundamental shift in how people use the Internet for social good. Experience their online donation process. Tell your boss that. Be persistent. Social media is not a fad. Failing to participate in the Social Web will be detrimental to your nonprofit in the long term. Learn from them.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 19, 2016

Unless you’ve been living under a rock with no Internet, you realize that the amount of video content on social media has skyrocketed over the past few years. Here are just a few stats about video content : 1/3 of all online activity is spent watching videos. The Payoff – Donate, share, and help cure ALS. Can they do it?

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2016

50 Fascinating Philanthropy Stats. The 50 Fascinating Philanthropy Stats is the central hub for need-to-know statistics on charitable giving, online fundraising, donor characteristics, and more. billion in total fundraising and $2.2 Special features this year include Canadian giving, #GivingTuesday, and mobile giving.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2008

m the Internet Marketing Manager for The Humane Society of the United States. I love animals and I love the internet, and I???m t spend money on online marketing unless its tied to a donation, advo, or other list building campaign. to quantify ROI Page views from our stats program & Video view count from youtube ???

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 25, 2015

A decade ago most individuals still consumed print news and donated by writing and mailing checks. Today, as donors, activists, and volunteers worldwide have embraced the Internet for news and entertainment, so have they transitioned their giving and their trust to digital. Source: Harris Poll. Source: Happify. Source: Kimbia.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

According to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 10% of online donors have made a donation through Instagram Charitable Tools. Once done, your nonprofit will be able to: Add a “Donate” button to your profile (only visible in the mobile app). Add “Donate” stickers to your stories. A “Donate” buttons to livestreams.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

The company also donates $1 to the partner nonprofit for each download. JustCoz.org is a platform that enables charities, nonprofits, and NGOs to increase their social media reach by way of tweet and status update donations. Google Internet Stats :: google.co.uk/intl/en/landing/internetstats. GroupMe :: groupme.com.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2013

One of their most current philanthropic projects is Connect 2 Compete , which in a big new digital inclusion program that aims to provide a PC and broadband Internet in every U.S. They're urging everyone to donate their discarded laptops to InterConnection as part of this work. How Green Is RCI? Using the U.S.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2007

Carie Lewis, Internet Marketing Manager Humane Society of the United States. As part of her job as Internet Marketing Manager in the Online Communications and Media department at the HSUS. Can you share some stats? t get stats from MySpace, take the time to track on your end. What was the result of the myspace page?

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