NTEN

JUNE 12, 2014

If you register for NTEN’s first-ever Leading Change Summit this September (#14LCS), you’ll be asked to choose one of three tracks— Digital Strategy , The Future of Technology , or Impact Leadership —and you’ll spend quite a bit of time with your track-mates at the Summit. And check out the full lineup of #14LCS speakers and facilitators !

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Champion Mobile Optimization The future is mobile, if it’s not already here. Make sure your donation page is ready to welcome the small screen, facilitating donations via mobile and enabling easy sharing of your page. Schedule a demo with us; let’s turn your giving page into a beacon of hope and impact.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Your volunteer management system can facilitate more streamlined volunteer engagement and communication. Use data to highlight volunteers’ impact on your mission. Bloomerang also offers a mobile app to streamline staff and volunteer communications.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2013

Last week I was in Chicago to facilitate a session as part of Knight Digital Media Center’s Digital Strategy for Community Foundations and Nonprofits workshop. I was part of the first-day that featured mobile expert Amy Gahran and Lee Raine , Director of the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, integrating social media buttons on your nonprofit website signifies a commitment to fostering engagement, driving awareness, and facilitating convenient avenues for supporters to contribute. One key aspect of this optimization is ensuring that your website is mobile-friendly.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Read on to crack the code for maximum impact and sustainability. P2P fundraising enables nonprofits to mobilize fundraisers within their existing networks of supporters. According to industry data, over 50% of all nonprofit website traffic now comes from mobile devices. The key is making participation fun and frictionless.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 10, 2009

Save Your Seat: N2Y4 Mobile Challenge Conference is almost here! The organizers of this year’s N2Y4 Mobile Challenge & Conference tell us there are still a few seats left for the 2-day event convening the best and brightest from an inter-disciplinary field of hackers, entrepreneurs, activists and philanthropists. REGISTER here!

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Mobile-friendly formatting. Show the real impacts that year-round donations can have on your mission by using compelling images within your website. Facilitate this information-gathering process by enhancing your site’s user experience (UX). Mobile-friendly formatting. Motivational imagery. Intuitive user experience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

She is also the Founder and CEO of Liz Ngonzi Transforms , a boutique international consulting firm that provides consulting, executive coaching, and training services that enable social sector leaders and entrepreneurs to increase their impact and reach their potential. Storytelling is core to how we as human beings communicate.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Engage on digital platforms: Use the technology younger donors favor—like QR codes or Tap to Pay —to facilitate easy capture of contact information and donations. Use a mobile app: Employ a dedicated event app for attendees to register, access event information, and network with others. Make the process as seamless as possible.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 22, 2024

This might work out, but the impact will be short lived unless you’ve got the resources to follow up on the consultant’s suggestions. Optimize content and messaging for mobile and search. This is particularly useful for retreat facilitation and department reorganization. To impress your boss, board, or other staff.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

For the foreseeable future, remote fundraising and virtual actions will be the norm, as evidenced by the 433% increase in virtual actions on the Mobilize platform in just six weeks. Tie in a strategic fundraising ask: Take advantage of a high-impact moment of engagement (e.g., Inability to check in on vulnerable community members.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

While each organization varies in size, locales, and causes, technology can help facilitate workflow. Adopting an all-in-one cloud service solution can enable mobile access to work materials, team conversations, and shared calendars from a tablet, smartphone, or laptop.

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TechImpact

APRIL 24, 2014

The mobile space has been a talking point for years now, but with the January 2014 introduction of 802.11ac, a wireless networking standard WiFi, it is even more important than ever. It has already started to impact many businesses who are replacing traditional tools with tablets and other devices that already interface with the internet.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 1, 2022

Mobile responsiveness , allowing you to edit your site in the mobile view. You’ll be able to leverage these features to create a user-friendly nonprofit website that facilitates online donations and other transactions, keeps donor information secure, and increases brand awareness. Comparing both platforms.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

This will help you create highly relevant and impactful messages that will excite your supporters and inspire generosity. Make sure your registration page is simple to fill out and mobile-friendly. You can even pair your golf tournament with an auction fundraiser to maximize impact and bring in even more support for your cause.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Celebrate, Educate, and Fundraise: Planning Winning AAPI Heritage Month Events As the vibrant tapestry of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month unfolds, the opportunity to celebrate, educate, and inspire through impactful events is immense. Be sure to recruit knowledgeable facilitators.

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Rarely have I gone deeper than the obvious impacts on solving problems in the community to explore what making a difference means on an individual level. Some are angry about leaders who seem to ignore (or even facilitate) such issues as abuse of civil liberties. Yet, this sticky note stares at me every day. SHOW THEM THEY MATTER.

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Kindful

AUGUST 17, 2021

Thanks to mobile-optimized websites and online donation pages, making donations via a computer or smartphone is quick and seamless. In fact, giving through mobile apps is their preferred method for giving. This is significant because currently 28% of online gifts are made from mobile devices. . Thank and acknowledge them.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

A compelling narrative that resonates emotionally and highlights the impact of your work can be a powerful magnet. Stories are the currency of human connection; they move, motivate, and—most importantly—mobilize. Every touchpoint should convey respect, gratitude, and a deep understanding of their potential impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

Published Book Three: In 2016, I published “ The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout ,” with co-author Aliza Sherman. Stay tuned for more information in 2017, but I will be very busy writing facilitator process guides based on my decades of experience as a trainer and sharing that on this blog.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2022

Last week, we shared 3 Ways to Engage Community on Climate Justice , authored by members of the Salesforce.org Impact Labs cohort on Climate Justice. Mission: Empowerment of children and youth and mobilize for and enable the restoration of 1 trillion new trees worldwide. Vice President, Tech for Social Impact, Salesforce.org.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

. “Nonprofits tend to invest more in their missions and programs, and not necessarily in technology resources,” Anthony Pisapia, Director of Development and Programs for Tech Impact, explained. The key change from web to social media and mail to mobile tools is the individual level of connection this technology allows.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

This includes an optimized website that’s mobile-friendly and easy to navigate, strategic use of search engine optimization (SEO) to increase visibility during times of high public interest, and an established monthly giving program to facilitate the transition from one-time to recurring donations. This builds a connection.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Last week I facilitated a workshop in Detroit hosed by Co-Act , a nonprofit collaboration space in Detroit. They have built an authentic community through cultivated conversations and events designed to build trust, deepen relationships and set the stage for collective impact. This is important if you have people with mobility issues.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2023

The purpose of Pride Month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history. If you don’t have the time to volunteer or don’t have easy access to a local LGBTQIA+ nonprofit, donating to an organization can make a big impact. Not sure where to start looking?

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Think carefully about the cost of your fundraising activities and the long-term impact your nonprofit potentially has on your community. Creating a sustainable, scalable fundraising campaign that will help you grow your future impact is just as important as reaching your fundraising goal. Why is fundraising important for nonprofits?

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

When a donor fills out an automatically mobile-optimized EveryAction donation page, you’ll be able to instantly use that data to inform campaigns in other channels, from email to telemarketing. For instance, EveryAction’s unified CRM combines all of your digital and development tools for more efficient and effective fundraising.

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NTEN

AUGUST 31, 2010

The revolution that has allowed ICT services to transition to a point of real uptake and impact -- or as Heeks describes, from a tool of development to a “platform for development” --is the mobile phone. . Mobile phones have made the uptake of ICT services achievable because they have become incredibly available.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2013

I wrote a quick reflection on some of the techniques used to facilitate the meeting. These new collaborative initiatives pull together various players (often government, private sector and nonprofits) within an ecosystem, defined by issue and/or place, to coordinate and align their action to drive greater impact. So what to do?

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Qgiv

MAY 6, 2021

Text fundraising is a popular method of charitable giving facilitated by messages on a mobile device. Though both processes include these similarities, there are also key differences: Text-to-donate is a form-based mobile fundraising method. Text-to-give is a carrier-based mobile fundraising method.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

We are committed to actively advocating for clear and consistent science-based climate policies that facilitate a just and equitable global transition to a 1.5°C C future,” said Suzanne DiBianca, Chief Impact Officer and EVP of Corporate Relations at Salesforce. Bentley Motors.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Show appreciation for their contributions and keep them informed about the impact of their donations. Four top external factors are noted, plus six external ones—all of which impact your fundraising. Have you tried bringing in a communications facilitator to deepen the conversation? Do you have a fundraising plan?

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

In an emergency fundraising appeal, it’s essential that you: Personalize the content Establish the urgency of the situation Clearly outline your needs Tell your donors how their gift will make an impact Include direct fundraising asks. BONUS – See this idea in action! Ask For In-Kind Donations. BONUS – See this idea in action!

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2021

If you’re asking supporters for $500 gifts for a capital campaign, a giving plan gives donors the option of supporting you while mitigating the financial impact of making a large gift. Millions of dollars in donations are eligible for matching, but many donors are unaware that their gifts could be making twice the impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2014

By applying this approach to any program development or strategy and even your organization’s dashboard, your nonprofit can more innovative and get more impactful results. Tracking for Impact and Learning. Next staff identified key impact metrics by creating a paper prototype of the dashboard on the wall, with sticky notes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Last week, I was lucky enough to participate in a brainstorming meeting at a foundation that was developing a strategy for its digital platforms (web, social, mobile, etc). The process was facilitated byPeter Maher, founder and CEO, of Luma Institute. Making: Methods for Envisioning Future Possibilities.

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