Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 30, 2019

By Paul Lamb , Principal at Man On A Mission Consulting , has over 25 years of experience in business, nonprofit management, technology, and public policy. With a distributed system a majority of database nodes would have to be hacked simultaneously for any records to be changed. Blockchain Simplified.

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Candid

JUNE 1, 2022

Whether you’re a nonprofit professional with decades of experience or thinking about starting your own organization , you know how crucial donations are for fueling a nonprofit’s ability to deliver on its mission. According to Double the Donation’s roundup of fundraising statistics , online giving has grown by 12.1% over the past year.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 5, 2022

The nonprofit sector is ever-changing, and in this digital age it is now opening its arms to a new way to accept donations : through the blockchain and cryptocurrency. New apps and online services have made working with cryptocurrency easier than ever, allowing nonprofits to avoid turning away donors who wish to donate digital currency.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

On August 30th Meta announced a new partnership with Paypal to cover the donation processing of Facebook Fundraisers. This isn’t just a backend shift, nonprofits will need to agree to new terms and now acknowledge that donation processing fees will be now be deducted. PPGF will provide donation reports and receipts.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Crowdfunding platforms collect data and feedback from users to refine their models and policies. Independent researchers have also conducted a number of studies to understand donor attitudes and behaviors regarding crowdfunding tipping or adding optional contributions when donating on crowdfunding platforms.

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Qgiv

MAY 6, 2021

More specifically, text-to-donate for small nonprofits can be extremely beneficial. Even without the resources of a larger organization, your organization can use a reliable text-to-donate tool to collect gifts, send quick communications, and provide convenience for donors. Text-to-Donate vs Text-to-Give. Text fundraising!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

These professionals have the expertise necessary to set up your accounting system and work with you on nearly any aspect of financial management. Your accounting system , therefore, should be set up in a way that promotes transparency about how your nonprofit is using its resources to further its mission. Expense reimbursement.

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

Legacy giving is a committed donation a donor plans to leave to a nonprofit organization as part of their estate after they’ve passed away. Donors who wish to make a legacy gift can work with their chosen organization to plan what’ll be donated and what the gift will be used for. What’s a legacy gift? Gifts of life insurance.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Establish initial governing documents and policies. . You’ll need to create Bylaws and Conflict of Interest documents and policies because both are needed for your IRS application. . Establish a bookkeeping system to account for cash receipts and cash disbursements, assets, and liabilities. . Establish a payroll system. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2012

It is not often that public policy intended for the publicly traded-corporate world directly impacts the nonprofit corporate world. These require policies covering whistle-blower protections and document preservation. Conflict of interest policy. Whistle-blower protection policy*. Whistle-blower protection policy*.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 27, 2014

You’ve collected RSVPs from guests who plan to attend in an event management or ticketing system. But wouldn’t it be nice if your events system could talk to your donor management system, and tell you who among your guests has never donated to your organization before? APIs to the Rescue. APIs to the Rescue.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

In contrast to for-profit organizations, nonprofits rely on donations, usually a combination of individual donations, grants, sponsorships, and corporate donations, to fund their operations and further their charitable missions. Make it clear that your conflict of interest policy applies to everyone in your organization.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2023

These check-ins are a great place to share updates happening with your organization—such as new grants or an unusual donation—and for them to share changes they are watching in legislation and regulations that might affect you. Especially with remote audits, you want an auditor who is willing to work within your systems and controls.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

67% of nonprofits use a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to track donations and manage supporter communications. Even platforms with no recurring monthly or yearly fee may require a transaction or processing fee to process donations. Software solutions keep the nonprofit sector in motion.

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The NonProfit Times

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Funds will support work to address “systemic inequities that make it more difficult for women, people of color, LGBTQ+, low-income and rural Americans to age with dignity,” according to the Arlington, Va.-based In three earlier rounds of donations dating to June 2020, Scott has given away about $8.5 billion to 786 organizations.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Healthcare Data Silos Healthcare data silos, or divisions within the healthcare data system, are due to hundreds of applications running at once. Additionally, if your organization decides to partner with a vendor, identify their areas of expertise, security policies, and training or customer support programs before making the final call.

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2021

According to a 2018 NTEN Study , 80 percent of nonprofits lack a policy to address cyberattacks. Round-the-clock monitoring Outsourced IT service providers ensure that your IT systems are monitored around the clock, without requiring your staff to be available 24/7.

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Candid

MARCH 21, 2022

Along with Constituent Feedback, DEI is a component of the Culture & Community Beacon in Charity Navigator’s expanded Encompass Rating System. in the assessment of a nonprofit’s policies and practices. . Why does it matter? .

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

A few common ones include false expense claims, misrepresentation of data on financial statements, and fundraising fraud (in which a scammer impersonates a nonprofit to collect donations under the guise of charity and pockets the money they raise). Adopting a conflict of interest policy. Compliance. Human resources professionals.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Your organization’s donor communications program — consisting of solid Ask+Thank+Report+Repeat systems — utilizes neuroscience, consistency, and proof of impact to deliver trust in a nutshell. A good consultant can build your Ask+Thank+Report+Repeat systems, allowing your staff the time for stewardship and data.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The average 2019 online charity donation was $148 , yet online giving represented just 8.7% According to a 2018 Blackbaud report , 37% of donations were coming in from online sources. Leaders should also stabilize giving from the much-maligned irregular donor with recurring monthly donations. of total nonprofit fundraising.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Organization Mission: The California State Parks Foundation delivers innovative solutions for an excellent park system by facilitating park improvements, inspiring stewardship, supporting partners, advocating for sound policies, and connecting people to 280 state parks to enjoy now and for generations to come. Connect with WildAid: .

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 13, 2023

With your data saved in a secure data management system, your organization can make data-backed decisions, automate administrative tasks to free up your staff’s valuable time, and identify donors and prospects who are likely to make major gifts. Additionally, establish clear policies and procedures for staff to follow when entering data.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Here at Double the Donation , we’ve compiled a number of tips and tricks to effectively communicate with your donors about matching gifts and raise more in phonathon revenue overall. Would you consider making a donation of $100 to the university’s endowment fund?”. Statement of purpose: Why is your organization asking for donations?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2012

Because of new Microsoft eligibility rules that now allow private foundations to receive Microsoft software donations , Jeff Brandenburg, Irvine Foundation’s director of technology, describes his experience getting the first donations in his foundation’s long history. Jeff reports that he's not been bored at all.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

federal government, corporations, and donations through donor-advised funds (DAFs) and online platforms. . We understand the instinct to donate in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, and it’s essential to address urgent needs. Nonprofits need support to engage in activities that influence disaster-related policies.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Unsurprisingly, most organizations collect data through forms, questionnaires, surveys, databases, and customer relationship management systems. It examines whether your organization depends on a small number of large-scale donations. As the First Republic Bank reported, 90% of nonprofits are already collecting data !

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Global Giving

MAY 22, 2018

While the exact details of your organization’s security policy may differ based on your line of work and IT resources, there are some things that everyone can do to protect confidential information. These guidelines can also inform the development of your nonprofit’s security policy, if you do not have one already. Need an example?

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Thankfully, your nonprofit constituent relationship management (CRM) system can help keep donor data safe. Your nonprofit will collect donations in various ways, which means there are several sources and massive amounts of data that your organization must protect.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Online fundraising allows your nonprofit to earn donations from a wide audience, growing your network and raising more for your cause. As a nonprofit leader, you are likely familiar with donation solicitation laws. What exactly constitutes a substantial donation or how many donations makes fundraising ongoing is up for debate.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2023

Take philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, whose donations have yielded more than $14 billion in funding for about 1,600 nonprofits since 2019, according to her long-awaited website Yield Giving. Then there’s Silicon Valley’s Teegan and Brian Acton. Yet this will only happen if funders effectively “offer support beyond the check.”

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Qgiv

MARCH 5, 2024

These organizations often depend on donations from their supporters, as well as grants, and other forms of funding to support their operations while pursuing their mission with any surplus being reinvested into the organization’s cause instead of being distributed to shareholders. These organizations are unable to collect donations.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

You’ve done the hard work of sending an email , using online ads, or getting website traffic to your donation page… now it’s time to help complete the online giving journey. If so, they’ll complete their donation. But there are also many ways Canadian charities can optimize their donation pages. Here are 4 of them.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 3, 2020

However, you’ll first need that well-thought-out approach as well as a system to store all of the fundraising and advocacy data collected by your nonprofit. When you reinforce your mission and publicly support the policies that impact your cause, it provides an additional platform to discuss your organization with potential supporters.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 14, 2017

WRC advocates for programs and policies that create opportunity and drive change for these communities. Operating under the basic principle of “all people have fundamental human rights,” Amnesty has established a record of winning critical protections for individuals and systemic change affecting millions. Donate | Twitter | Facebook.

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 1, 2014

I was recently contacted by the vendor behind a new cloud-based donor management system with this question: We have noticed that our clients have become much more conscious about archiving/deleting old donor/prospect records because our pricing model is based on the number of records. But don’t delete them.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

That’s because Apple doesn’t allow nonprofits or other organizations to include a direct donation system in the phone’s applications, so the only way to give is to go to a charity’s Web site, a cumbersome process with a small phone-size keyboard.

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