Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

I’m co-facilitating a session on Nonprofit Training Design and Delivery with colleagues John Kenyon, Andrea Berry, and Cindy Leonard at the NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference on Friday March 14th at 10:30 am! There are two different methods to evaluate your training. to define the four levels of training evaluation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

By investing in automation and organizational tools that let technology take over on the day-to-day tasks, your team can devote more of themselves to your organization’s big-picture initiatives. Check out the following breakdown of offerings you may want to consider when evaluating fundraising solutions. 2) Training. 3) Support.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

By setting expectations early, your organization and audit team can both adequately prepare for , address and streamline not just the audit process, but also any issue or question that may arise during the year. In addition, a nonprofit should understand the options its technology vendor offers for ongoing training.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In today’s world, nonprofits rely on their technology to help bring them closer to their goals. From bringing in revenue to connecting with constituents, the right technology can save your team time and help you facilitate a better donor experience. Technology consultants may offer services in a variety of areas.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Imagine you’re teed up for a jackpot question on Jeopardy. However, technology is a ruthless editor and could easily force a rewrite. A 2019 Harvard Business Review article highlighted 20 well-known companies that have transformed their mission and purpose over the last decade. They infuse your brand with personality.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

You can’t prevent the radical transformations in employment that new technology will certainly introduce. The differentiator now isn’t only the fastest piece of equipment or technology. To keep pace with the speed of business, teams need to reinvent themselves along with innovation and technology. It’s having the best talent.”

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 22, 2023

But before you can move ahead in your search, evaluation, purchase, and implementation of new AMS technology, you still need one thing: board approval. Creating a business case requires you to review your organizational goals and challenges and the potential benefits a new software solution can provide. Membership.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

The technology promises to upend the way business operates. The 4Cs or critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication complement technology and will serve any organization well in competitive markets. AI, which once lived on the far horizon, is making a swift and dramatic entrance into our daily lives.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 10, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Reflection and Evaluation March 10, 2008 Michele Martin, one of my fave bloggers, has a great post today on Reflective Practice. Unfortunately, none of them had an answer to that question.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 17, 2021

Sponsored Post by: Accelerist , a leader in social impact partnership technology, supporting hundreds of brands and charitable organizations in finding and growing their partnerships with each other. According to the Harvard Business Review , increasing customer (or partner) retention rates by 5% can increase profits by 25-95%.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

To find the right product for your needs, the best place to begin is with requirements to help you evaluate alternatives. A written list of requirements is the starting point for evaluating accounting software options. You may want to use a spreadsheet to track how various products stack up in your evaluation.

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sgEngage

JULY 8, 2022

HBO’s Silicon Valley is a not-too-far removed parody of work at a small technology startup. The Technology Disconnect. Of course, technology alone doesn’t magically change your outcomes (in some cases, it can slow you down). People, process, and technology must interact. Blackbaud’s Artificial Intelligence Journey.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The odd thing about living through a technological revolution is you think it’s just another Tuesday. These technologies can do everything from poetry to code to digital art to research to essay writing. The hype is problematic, but the revolution is real. But things forever changed when OpenAI released version 3.5 We didn’t ask.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Here are some questions to ask yourself: How long does it take for your grantees to fill out your application? Do you use it to inform your decisions, evaluate your outcomes, or improve your practices? Collect and review any qualitative feedback you’ve received from applicants in the past.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

“At this stage, one of the barriers to widespread AI deployment is no longer the technology itself; rather, it’s a set of challenges that ironically are far more human: ethics, governance, and human values.”— With AI, you first define some outcome, some question you want answered. What outcome are you trying to predict?

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As technology continues to advance, nonprofits are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline and optimize their fundraising efforts, and for good reason. AI technology can be complex and unfamiliar to many people. AI is an evolving field, so it’s essential that staff members stay up-to-date and engaged with the technology.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2018

I co-lead a workshop on digital transformation, co-facilitated a master class on digital fundraising campaigns, co-hosted a learning breakfast for scholarship participants, co-designed a Big Room session on Technology for Good, and in between attended some amazing sessions. Review it together in a meeting and summarize.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Recent evidence from the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) indicates that grantmakers are asking the same questions with slight differences across funders, wasting a significant amount of a nonprofit's time during the application process. Data Handling, Overview, Measurement, Evaluation and Reporting (4 percent).

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As nonprofit finance leaders, we are charged with empowering our teams with the technology, skills, and support they need to adapt and grow. Gartner’s research focuses on how technology can help restore and strengthen an organization’s financial health. Is the use of the funding restricted by conditions set by the funder?

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

However, navigating the complexities of setting up a data warehouse can be challenging, even for the most technologically savvy organizations. To succeed, you’ll need time, knowledge, and a proper technology infrastructure on your side. We’ll cover: What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, nonprofits are increasingly turning to technology to streamline operations, engage with donors and volunteers, and improve their ability to further their missions. Fundraising: Create and manage fundraising campaigns, process donations securely, and evaluate the success of these efforts.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Integrations: Explain how the CRM integrates with other platforms in your nonprofit’s technology stack. For instance, if you use Blackbaud as a CRM provider, you may review their partner network , define how your system will connect with various partners, and explore the data migration process.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 21, 2023

An RFP for a nonprofit technology consulting project will typically include a few common sections. Plan to give consultants a few weeks to respond to your RFP before making your final evaluation. Custom development. For some nonprofits, it may also include developing new features and customizing the platform’s existing tools.

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sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

As we evolve into a society that increasingly relies on software to manage everything from personal communications to banking needs, the debate over the pros and cons of configurable vs. customized solutions is a part of every software evaluation. The question on many people’s minds is: which one is the best choice for my organization?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In this guide, we’ll review the top nine credit card processing solutions for nonprofits and best practices for choosing the right platform. Evaluate features. Your payment processor should leverage fraud monitoring tools to catch and evaluate suspicious activity. Read reviews. Fraud monitoring tools.

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TechImpact

JULY 8, 2014

By consistently reporting on information you’ve gathered, you’re ensuring that data is being reviewed and transformed into something useful. Evaluate and analyze outcomes from data. Annually review needs. Manage performance. The first part of managing performance is running a consistent report.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

These fragile environments mean that those using Salesforce technologies have to take into account a whole set of additional potential threats, such as considering the theft or capture of trusted devices, or personnel may be forced to divulge login information under duress. Review Sessions to monitor access and remove if needed.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

If you already have a plan in place, it’s time to pull it back up and review the hard numbers. Sample SMART fundraising goals Reflect on Your Focus Areas Begin by asking yourself some key questions related to your goals and focus areas. Evaluate your progress and determine whether you are on track to meet your targets.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 22, 2014

We asked several interesting poll questions to open the event, and the wrapped with a Q&A session. Unfortunately, we could not answer all questions before the event closed. As always, if you have questions about a donor data migration project, or any of your nonprofit data needs, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

An eLearning consultant can help you answer this question and more. Through that work, we’ve seen the common questions that associations face when it comes to hiring an eLearning consultant— and now, we’re here to answer them: What is an eLearning consultant? What should you consider when evaluating eLearning consultants?

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sgEngage

MARCH 11, 2024

Learn on-demand: Register for Blackbaud’s free AI webinar series AI capabilities integrated with your existing fundraising software simplify the adoption of this new technology. AI technology for major gift officers is not a luxury,” says Ellen Bristol, President of Bristol Strategy Group. It’s a necessity.

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.orgSource

JUNE 12, 2023

If only we could take that casual approach to technology in general. That’s why a technology assessment should be a routine option on your organization’s agenda. A technology assessment is a performance evaluation of your IT systems. A technology assessment is a performance evaluation of your IT systems.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

As a thought leader in your school—whether you are a director of technology, an assistant head of school, an academic dean, a database administrator, or something else—it is your job to ensure that you are choosing the right piece of school software to best fit the mission and needs of your school. Now what do you do?

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we do every year after the Nonprofit Technology Conference , we reviewed evaluations, debriefed the entire conference as a team, and brought ideas to our various committees to help us plan an even better event the next time. Learn what all of our excitement is about: Community Conversations. Music With Friends.

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fusionSpan

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Salesforce has been at the forefront of AI in CRM technology ever since it first introduced an AI tool, Salesforce Einstein , to the platform in 2016. Scoring of how good a new lead or prospect is, so your team knows who to prioritize in their interactions, and so you can evaluate the effectiveness of your marketing.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

Build Technology Into Your Strategy In 2024, it’s hard for even the most cash-strapped nonprofits to run without using technology. As you build out your strategy, remember that technology isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s a must. Periodic reviews shouldn’t be just a formality; they are an essential part of the strategic process.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 18, 2023

And we’ve compiled a list of matching gift software reviews from the leading provider, Double the Donation , for your benefit. Ensure any potential provider offers timely assistance when facing technical issues or questions. Carefully evaluate these elements in your matching gift software buying.

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