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! Another growing trend is that everyone is a publisher.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Last year, I wrote a piece for Blackbaud’s “CSR 2020: Experts Look Ahead” eBook that took a closer look at the rise in employee engagement around social and environmental issues. Common Impact supports the rise of cross sector leaders through our skilled volunteer programs.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

There are countless resources on the internet that can help you stay up to date on the latest fundraising trends as well. Maybe one of your volunteers rocks at social media, or another is a whiz at event planning. Download this eBook for more information on donor retention. Assess your strengths and resources.

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Practice Strategy Guide Fundraising 52

Connection Cafe

JUNE 22, 2017

From their website: “For over 60 years, fundraisers, nonprofit leaders, donors and volunteers, scholars, and other individuals who work in or with the charitable sector have counted onGiving USA to provide the most comprehensive charitable giving data available. No other source provides the context for annual giving like Giving USA.”.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Think about what words your potential donors, volunteers or supporters might use to search for the services your organization provides. There have been plenty of trends in SEO that have come and gone, but <h1>s have never lost their significance—they play a key role in SEO success. Always include your location.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Offer Virtual Volunteer Opportunities. Another way to provide non-financial support to your mission is through volunteering. How can you use volunteers virtually, though? Consider creating a virtual volunteer program and brainstorm ways that your supporters can help digitally. Download eBook. Virtual Auction Ideas.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 28, 2019

In the newest Blackbaud Institute eBook, 10 of the brightest minds from across the nonprofit sector share their unique perspectives to help you create a culture of philanthropy. 7 Ways to Prove Your Charity Can Be Trusted : Make sure your organization looks trustworthy to prospective donors and volunteers. Include a shareable.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2014

As I had written for the Donor Acquisition eBook , Engage Your Housefile: Why Size Doesn’t Matter , these are vanity metrics. The Chronicle of Philanthropy article, More People See Charities’ Emails After Groups Pare Address Lists , highlighted the growing trend of “gray-listing” by large ISPs such as Google and Yahoo.

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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. The requirements usually begin with basic relationship management – whether that is with donors, volunteers, clients or a combination. This allows the IT Manager to provide reporting, see trends, etc.

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Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

Free webinars and other educational materials can keep you up-to-date with fundraising trends and best practices in the digital era. Explore these blogs to keep up with the latest trends and best practices. Use Bloomerang’s blog to learn expert insight into donor retention, volunteer management, fundraising, and more.

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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. All that and Ginny Mies's pick for the mobile app of the month. TechSoup Technologies for Good. Hacker Helper.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The calendar is available as a downloadable PDF , which also comes with a list of related blogs, videos, ebooks, and community resources. For volunteer recruitment, it’s probably information about the opportunities available and reasons someone should sign up. Your message might change a little bit based on the next element.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 12, 2023

With an estimated four to ten new posts published each month, the Double the Donation blog is generally up to date with current trends and other happenings in the corporate giving sector. This includes but is certainly not limited to, free eBooks, checklists, templates, case studies, and other in-depth guides.

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Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2024

Your research can provide insights into fundraising trends and help you set realistic goals based on local fundraising norms and competition. Identify trends and patterns to understand what worked well and areas for improvement. This new eBook, full of advice and fundraising strategies, will help your nonprofit master giving days!

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

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. The silver lining of what (at first glance) seems like a very negative trend is that nonprofits have lots of room to make a positive impression on new donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Consider things like ebooks, video or audio files, or even a private livestream session with a celebrity. The current state of public gatherings has only accelerated this trend. One of the benefits of internet events is that you may distribute immediate access to digital goodies like downloads, special offers, or links to webinars.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Your donor database stores and generates reports on essential donor trends and patterns. Use robust profiles to manage information about your supporters, including their donation histories, volunteer hours, sponsorships, grants, and more. Measure email open and click-through rates, volunteer hours, donations, and more.

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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) Reader Comments (12) Great list, Allyson.

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Care2

AUGUST 7, 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) Is it a random sample?

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 1, 2018

The trends are clear and adopting digital channels are no longer a choice, but a necessity for survival. At least that’s what the trends are showing. CRO is the process of increasing the chances a person takes a favorable action on your site, such as submitting a form, making a donation, or volunteering their time.

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Care2

MAY 2, 2014

Volunteer fundraising may be a labor of love, but the best campaigns will make it so effortless and enjoyable that it doesn’t even feel like work. For a detailed guide on crowdfunding, download our introduction to crowdfunding ebook and planning a crowdfunding campaign ebook. Sara Choe is a Customer Advocate for CauseVox.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Note trends in the kinds of email content you’re sending and how each of your email messages’ successes compares with other emails you send. Email marketing is ever-evolving, so keeping up with the trends means that you can’t get complacent about your email marketing strategies. Test marketing strategies. Keep your emails consistent.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2021

” Big Duck has a free ebook that will help you with this. I think it’s in February every year, called the Nonprofit Trends Report. And this year’s trends report, and you can download it for free at the URL at the bottom, has some really interesting stats about the effectiveness of communications teams.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 23, 2014

He’d donated; he’d volunteered; he’d visited. Show The Love: Thoughtful Engagement to Retain Donors [eBook]. Acquisition Trends and New Donor Stewardship. Check out his chapter in the new npExperts eBook! He had a 60-year plus relationship with the school. And he’d seen many people in my position over the years.

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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 If this needs to be virtual, don’t worry!

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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. Volunteer and Staff Management. Look for software that can: Store volunteer and staff data.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

" Check out the 12 Trends, from Personalized Video Thanking to Ebooks to Digital Fundraising Staffing! " Check out the 12 Trends, from Personalized Video Thanking to Ebooks to Digital Fundraising Staffing! The Academy gets at the very heart of what NTEN does.

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Care2

JULY 24, 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) Is it a random sample?

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Causes Facebook Social Media Advocacy 48

Connection Cafe

JULY 14, 2014

To get those visits, there are three steps you need to take [and an eBook you should read!] : 1. Who is volunteering? Once you identify some common trends, create a constituent persona to help communicate your target audience to the rest of the organization. Check out this infographic for the key trends and statistics!

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Connection Cafe

JULY 14, 2014

To get those visits, there are three steps you need to take [and an eBook you should read!] : 1. Who is volunteering? Once you identify some common trends, create a constituent persona to help communicate your target audience to the rest of the organization. Check out this infographic for the key trends and statistics!

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

But this age group is the second most likely to fundraise and volunteer for your organization, and the most likely to spread the word. Check out this post: Nonprofit Content Marketing – Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends for 2014 and don’t miss the associated Nonprofit content marketing infographic. What’s happening?

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