Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

While it’s impossible to track these donations unless you poll your online donors, the more your nonprofit utilizes social media to build your online brand and your e-newsletter list, the more likely potential online donors are to discover your nonprofit—and your nonprofit’s “Donate Now” landing page.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 24, 2010

In fact, social media has increased the consumption of e-mail. Mobile Subscribers. Mobile lists are hard to build and most new subscribers come from pitches in e-Newsletters. Facebook/YouTube/MySpace Comments and Twitter Mentions. Pitches in Tweets and Status Updates help too.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

At the time, nonprofits were primarily only using Myspace and YouTube. And almost all executives were resisting letting go of control and embracing the new concept of empowering supporters and donors to be content creators and fundraisers for their nonprofits online. Flash forward four and a half years. ” moment to trickle up.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

YouTube: youtube.com/BigCatRescue. In the sheer volume of donors, about 90% contribute online, however our largest donations still come by check. million dollar budget, around $16,000 has been generated via YouTube’s Google Checkout and other donations via PayPal. Name: Carol Baskin. Title: CEO. Blog: BigCatRescue.org?/Blog.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

According to the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report , the percent of donors that are women in Brazil was very high at 72%. 51% of donors in Brazil prefer to give online (credit/debit card), 22% by bank/wire transfer, 13% cash, 9% via PayPal, 3% through direct mail, and 2% via mobile payments. ? About the Donors ?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 30, 2009

Below are the 11 TwtPoll results that I think are the most telling: 1) Is your nonprofit planning on utilizing mobile technology in 2010 (live Tweeting, group texting, iPhone Apps, launching a mobile site)? [ [link] ]. 2) ATTN Donors: Have you ever donated to a nonprofit organization through your cell phone? [ [link] ].

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While focused on selling products, many of Ogilvy’s principles and “rules” around research, messaging, and motivating action remain surprisingly relevant today, especially for nonprofit organizations seeking to engage donors and volunteers. Survey existing donors on what compelled them to support you before.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Gen X is big on blogging, e-mail, and social networking. Donors over 40 appreciate a strong website and an e-newsletter. Many low-income communities access the Mobile Web more frequently than the desktop Web. They also own Gmail, Android, Blogger, Picassa, and YouTube (just to name a few). Newly Released!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

So much so that many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. A website (mobile app coming soon) that allows users to check-in while doing good deeds.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Gen X is big on blogging, e-mail, and social networking. Donors over 40 appreciate a strong website and an e-newsletter. Many low-income communities access the Mobile Web more frequently than the desktop Web. They also own Gmail, Android, Blogger, Picassa, and YouTube (just to name a few). Newly Released!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2009

At the very least, prompt donors and signatores to become fans. For example, after someone signs the online petition at Forest Ethics’ Do Not Mail campaign, they are then prompted to become a fan of the campaign on Facebook: The campaign has almost 7,000 fans… a good indicator that this simple strategy works.I

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2011

So much so that many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. You can either manage your group online or on your mobile phone. e-Newsletter.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2020

It is a rapidly growing medium that nonprofits must tap into if they wish to attract and maintain donors. According to a 2019 Statistica report on social media use, users spend an average of 136 minutes per day on social channels such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat. Facebook alone has 2.41 Be consistent.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

YouTube: youtube.com/nationalwildlife. While the giants (Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Flickr and Youtube) are great for outreach and relationship-building, we’ve had surprising successes with StumbleUpon, LinkedIn, Plancast and other sites. Are you currently investing resources in mobile marketing i.e, Name: Danielle Brigida.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2011

The rise of social media and mobile technology has changed the way people process information. It’s crucial that your social media and mobile technology campaigns are integrated into your website. Online donors are often impulsive and don’t want to navigate through numerous pages and fundraising requests to make a donation.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Visual social media such as Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube videos moved up in priority again this year, surpassing blogging and phone banking for the first time ever. About two-thirds of nonprofits still send a print newsletter or direct mail, with one-third not sending anything by mail. Check out my explanation of that.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 20, 2011

If you've read our major donor study The Wired Wealthy: Using the Internet to Connect with Your Major and Middle Donors , published in 2008 by Convio , Sea Change Strategies , and Edge Research , then you already know a few important things about major donors: half of wired major donors say that online giving is their preferred giving method.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

A day or two after the event, write up a brief blog post summarizing the event, with a Flickr slide show or YouTube video recapping the event. It’s also a good idea that every time you launch a new social media or mobile technology community or campaign, you write a brief blog post and list specific ways in which supporters can participate.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2019

In 1999, Blackbaud pioneered the nonprofit technology market by introducing reliable, secure, and donor-friendly online donation forms. Let’s continue to focus on delivering multichannel giving experiences for donors. Donor behavior is keeping pace with consumer behavior. Hint: Donor behavior is consumer behavior.).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Also, in my upcoming webinar on How Nonprofits Can Successfully Launch and Maintain a Blog on WordPress , I will give concrete examples of the nonprofit blog content ideas below as well as how to set-up and design your blog and craft your blog content to ensure that your supporters and donors will actually read your blog.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Some of the key trends supporting rapid adoption of technology by nonprofits are: 1) Online lifestyle, behavior and giving of consumers and donors leading to success. 2) Mobile technology. Nonprofits, Donors and Consumers Adopting Online Lifestyle. 3) Technology that equalizes the playing field for all nonprofits.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 9, 2010

But, of course, the donor universe overall spans across all generations so it's interesting to delve into the findings of the research to see where the opportunities reside and how to best reach these groups. . Oriented with "what's in it for me?" - Half of these people have mobile internet. Newsletters, newsletter, newsletters!

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Care2

MARCH 3, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Of course, we had no budget for this.

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Often, an effective title (e.g.

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Care2

JULY 14, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Often, an effective title (e.g.

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Care2

MARCH 4, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Of course, we had no budget for this.

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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. In reality, you’re laying a foundation for what is to come… the Mobile Web.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) 3) Tailor the message for a mobile world.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Also, in my upcoming webinar on How Nonprofits Can Successfully Launch and Maintain a Blog on WordPress , I will give concrete examples of the nonprofit blog content ideas below as well as how to set-up and design your blog and craft your blog content to ensure that your supporters and donors will actually read your blog.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Direct Mail typically generates a 0.5%

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Prices vary widely, from about $0.12 - $0.60

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. The Mobile Web. .” The Mobile Web. At the time the book was written, mobile wallets hadn’t been launched yet.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

With 90% of your nonprofit’s supporters and donors now accessing the Internet on multiple devices every day , nonprofits really need to prioritize mobilizing their Web content. Today, for the exact same reason, we’re starting from the beginning in mobile website design. It’s ironic how Web design has come full circle.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. The Mobile Web. .” The Mobile Web. At the time the book was written, mobile wallets hadn’t been launched yet.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Direct Mail typically generates a 0.5%

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

Between email solicitation, direct mail, major donors, and grant-writing, the vast majority of nonprofits will weather the economic hard times. But a shifting communications environment and changing donor demographics could render those best practices ineffective at best, and obsolete at worst, as early as 2012.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Gen Y prefers texts to voice mail. You want a (mobile) platform that can go where this group is going -- everywhere. Ensure that your website and community is mobile-ready (and no, not every site is optimized for the mobile user). They need to feel appreciated. Your requests must be framed with this in mind.

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