Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

We celebrated the tenth anniversary of Bookshare—both online and with in real life—with gatherings of users, volunteers, partners, employees, and friends throughout the year. After all, in the world of eBooks, ten years is pretty old! Time flies when you’re having fun…and apparently so do books. What if you’re a U.S.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 15, 2012

I’m excited to contribute to this topic in honor of the multitudes who work together to make a difference in the world through Bookshare, a global asset we have built with joint efforts of education, technology, publishing, student, parent, and volunteer communities.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 13, 2017

From information on employees, volunteers, the number of people or families you’ve helped, the amount of money raised, to engagement on social media—these are all sources of information that can help grow your organization. The beauty of data is that it usually helps you solve a problem you’ve been working on for some time.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

However, the time has come when we need a really smart attorney to join Benetech and help us navigate the intersection of technology and social good. We are now looking for a half-time general counsel to join our team and manage the host of legal issues we are always investigating.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

The next time you set your digital device of choice to record your favorite show so you can watch it whenever you want, take a moment to be thankful that you’re protected from lawsuits from the entertainment industry. One of our goals is to lower the cost of making an image accessible by at least a factor of ten.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

Your fundraising strategy is the roadmap for your nonprofit, and once you’ve invested the time to develop one, you’ll have an invaluable resource to guide your organization in your fundraising efforts. And you’ll save time and resources by letting the software do most of the heavy lifting. Audit your current software.

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Tech Soup

JULY 22, 2014

And while you might be a super worker or volunteer, you're not super human so you shouldn't be expected to know everything about everything. Another great resource for training staff, volunteers, and the people you serve is Microsoft's Community Technology Skills Program. Image: Shutterstock. Citrix GoToTraining.

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Tech Soup

MAY 30, 2014

In times of emergency, locating your family and friends is a top priority. It also lets you discover and donate to organizations involved in disaster response work, and find opportunities to volunteer. It also lets you discover and donate to organizations involved in disaster response work, and find opportunities to volunteer.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 7, 2016

Content marketing can provide nonprofits with an owned resource that can help generate donations and volunteers over the long-term, as compared to the short-term benefit of events and other more traditional donation solicitation efforts. Image 1 : FirmBee / CC0. Image 2 : Ingrid Archer / CC BY-SA / text edited. spanhidden.

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BoardAssist

JANUARY 10, 2017

Social media marketing has a lower cost and enables organizations to connect with potential volunteers, sponsors, donors, etc. Social media marketing has a lower cost and enables organizations to connect with potential volunteers, sponsors, donors, etc. on a much wider scale. on a much wider scale. Tip 1: Build Out Your Bio.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

Download eBook. Basic peer-to-peer planning looks like this: [This image describes the basic steps of a peer-to-peer fundraiser: 1. Recruit volunteers, 3. So, you’ve decided to host a peer-to-peer campaign for your faith-based organization—now it’s time to start planning. Let’s dive into how. Determine a goal, 2.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Most charities and many libraries have part time or accidental techies taking care of their technology. Is it any wonder that proper technology planning is something we have a hard time getting to? By all means, if you have the time, I recommend having a look at TechSoup for Library’s Six-Step Technology Planning Tool.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Powerful images. Volunteers? The theme should be carried through your email content, subject lines, donation forms, and images, and it should also set the tone. Why that gift is important, how it will make a difference, and why someone should give now is part of the story you weave with the narrative, images, and video.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

Ebook The Annual Fund Giving Guide: Planning an Annual Campaign Learn More Check Planned Giving Donors What Is This Strategy? The Strategies We’ll Cover: Appoint a Major Gifts Officer Prioritize Face Time Reach Out to Your Network Speak to Their Motivations Appoint a Major Gifts Officer What Is This Strategy?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

There are two ways these posts about soliciting donors start: Either we begin with a metaphor about how asking a donor for time or money is like a. This strategy is to remind your long time constituents that there is still a need and to grab the attention of new supporters by eliciting a visceral reaction from them.

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OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

[Event-ebook-top] There are plenty of ways to raise money, but one of the most popular (and let’s face it: fun!) ways to bring in fundraising dollars and engage supporters is the time-tested fundraising event. Set a date and time for your fundraising event. Have a strong volunteer base? Set up for the big day.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

When not working, I am an obsessed bird watcher and volunteer to conserve shorebird habitat for endangered species. I suggest that the organization take time to understand their requirements before shopping for a solution. We serve thousands of nonprofits through our social media, eBook and web content. The Big Challenges.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 22, 2020

If the presenter looks at one device the entire time, the other device(s) will have a different angle. For some situations, this can be a fine solution that allows you to reach more of your audience at the same time. Text-to-donate makes it simple to provide your giving call-to-action throughout your virtual event. Event Page.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

As we hurtle toward the end of 2013, it’s time for an update of nonprofit technology trends and news! Hacker Helper is a free online tool that will allow volunteer developers to prepare for hackathons. After you email money each time, the service notifies you via email or text that it appears you have sent money.

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

Creating organic channels of communication versus a one-sided slew of asks is how you turn a first-time donor into a long-term supporter. Whether you are tracking donations, organizing volunteers, or communicating with members, automation is key. Many nonprofits start out by tracking donors in an Excel spreadsheet. Goals S.M.A.R.T.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When it’s time to plan your annual campaign, your annual appeal will be one of the most important parts of your fundraising strategy. Ebook The Annual Fund Giving Guide: Planning an Annual Campaign Learn More Setting Goals for Your Annual Appeal Your annual appeal’s send date might depend on your individual nonprofit’s mission.

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Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2024

Scheduling a giving day during a different time of year can help you tap into the generosity of donors who aren’t already inundated with fundraising appeals. Display these mini goals visually, such as with a fundraising thermometer , to inspire donors and track progress in real time. Donors only have so much capacity.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Viral moments are like lightning in a bottle; most of the time, you’re just churning out messaging that you hope will reach and appeal to a wide range of prospective donors. For more details about this process and examples, download the free eBook “Discovering Your Nonprofit’s Unique Value Proposition: A Step-by-Step Guide.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 5, 2014

Attended by more than 2,000 nonprofit professionals and volunteers, the webinar featured one best practice from each of the book’s sixteen chapters and provided the basis for writing and implementing a comprehensive mobile and social fundraising strategy. Smartphone users check Facebook an average of 14 times a day.

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2023

Just follow these steps: Identify a target post: When selecting a good blog post for your newsletter, choose ones that are recent or evergreen—that way the content won’t be dated by the time it reaches the reader. Add visuals: An image or graphic next to the summary can make it more eye-catching and help it stand out in the newsletter.

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Care2

MARCH 4, 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) Repeat process.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

No money (or time) is changing hands yet; this step includes actions like responding to your latest Facebook post or signing up for your newsletter. Click on this image to take the quiz! It could be a straightforward donation of money, but it could also include volunteering, buying a ticket for an event, or making an in-kind donation.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

All your hard work driving supporters to your website to make a donation can be wasted if those supporters are faced with complicated and time-consuming donation pages once they get there. Now’s the time to get your donation pages ready for the holiday season. Now’s a good time to simplify your donation process if necessary.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Creating a communications calendar ensures your emails are being sent in a timely and consistent manner without overwhelming your supporters with too much information. Use analytics software to determine what days and times you have higher open and click-through rates. Use impactful images or graphics. Make it easy to subscribe.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2016

But it's hard to know where we should focus our time and efforts toward fortifying our IT defenses. It is a free, nine-page little eBook that describes the current research. It is a free eBook designed for nonprofits that covers. Image : Håkan Dahlström / CC BY / text added. Browse Security Donations.

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2021

These are: Event Registration Bidding Software Text Fundraising Livestreaming Platforms Volunteer and Staff Management Online Shop Video Editing Software Graphics Software Event Day Solution Liability Waivers. Download eBook. One of the most engaging parts of a traditional in-person auction is the excitement of bidding in real-time.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2022

Yes, strategies that are going to help build some long time relationships with those big time givers. We’re going to save time for Q&A at the end. Has also shared a lot of her knowledge, not just on this webinar series, but she’s been really gracious with her time in contributing to our blog.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 14, 2018

However, it is impossible to overestimate the impact of high-quality content and well-thought-out content strategy on the image of the organization and the overall level of engagement. Volunteers. Another option is to recruit and train volunteers who are passionate about your cause to help create content. Document your strategy.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

For many people, the holiday season is also a time of charity and of helping others less fortunate. Your content can come in many forms, such as blog posts, email campaigns, press releases, YouTube videos, downloadable eBooks, podcasts, etc. Take the time to learn from your successes and your failures. Establish Partnerships .

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

When your volunteer fundraisers reach out to their friends and family members, they’re building on established relationships. This way, each of your volunteers has their own online fundraising page that they can customize to explain their connection to your mission. in 2019 increase to $108.62

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

I promote Instagram Tuesday on social media using an image I created in Canva . After the initial interest in this promotion, we even had faculty members volunteer to participate in Instagram Tuesday. This forces you to spend quite a bit of time in the Instagram application—not the most sustainable workflow. Regram Photos.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

On April 8th, online registrants will have access to six presentations in real-time, with the rest being posted online following the conference. This workshop will dive deep into the lessons and real stories found in the free eBook Nine Steps to a Successful Fundraising Campaign. Check out the speakers and the presentations below.

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