The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 8, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Inspire a New Generation of Donors: Text-to-Give for Nonprofits Shh, can you hear that? Your donors are at an event, phones in hand, sharing the experience, live-tweeting your powerful speech, or simply engrossed in a captivating presentation. Imagine this. This includes philanthropic giving!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 20, 2024

Direct mail was the second most preferred channel at 21%, followed by social media (17%), text messaging (8%), and phone calls (2%). M+R Benchmarks ] 0.23% of organic website visitors made a donation, generating an average of $0.77 Double the Donation ] The current donor retention rate is 41.9%. increase in revenue. billion—only 0.6%

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2017

Rosen’s research has found that the average person checks their phone every 15 minutes or less and that approximately 50% of the time there isn’t a notification beckoning them to do so. According to Rosen, we check our phones to reduce anxiety. How are you avoiding getting addicted to your mobile phone? This is a Ludic Loop!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

While we might call our phones ‘phones,’ there are Apple, Android, and Google devices. It is trained on a massive dataset of text and code, and it can generate text, translate languages, write different kinds of creative content, and answer your questions in an informative way. Aren’t they all the same thing?

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 1, 2023

You may wonder how live chat differs from a phone conversation. In general, live chat offers greater efficiency and convenience, especially in the age of recorded messaging. Prospective members can ask questions without committing to a phone call. Live chat delivers white glove member service.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Whether it’s birthday fundraising, the donate button, DIY and events, crowd-funding or Instagram – Facebook Giving Tools are not just the next generation fundraising platform – for many new and small charities, they are now the main source of individual giving. Presented by: Nick Burne , Behavioral Economics Specialist at GivePanel.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 9, 2023

She shares fundraising resources and guides on Karma Campaigns and offers Google Analytics and Google Ads , Facebook Ads , and lead generation services. Founded by Jo Boyle , Karma campaigns specializes in Google Analytics and Google Ads , Facebook Ads , and lead generation. It’s official.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

Mobile optimization —M+R’s Benchmarks for the year 2022 found that “users on mobile devices (including both phones and tablets) accounted for 57% of nonprofit website traffic.” Clear and concise messaging —make it easy for supporters to understand your ask and the urgency behind it.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 11, 2022

million Generation Z Americans. While not quite as large a demographic as Millennials , Gen Z is historically the most racially and ethnically diverse generation to date. The Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study found 69% of Generation Z prefer connecting on TikTok, 82% on YouTube, and 82% on Instagram.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 29, 2014

” This generation is loosely defined as those born after 1995 and who are now 18 and under. Gen Z is the first post-9/11 generation, one raised in an age of economic instability, orange terrorism threats, in the shadow of global warming, and globally connected via social media and mobile phones.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2020

As a nonprofit, there are certain ways you can encourage your donors to use their phones for good. With these methods, your nonprofit can advocate for general philanthropy and altruism. According to The Guardian , people are spending an average of three hours and 15 minutes on their phone per day.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2012

Both are on full scholarship at the Kigali Health Institute and are supported by nonprofit call “ Generation Rwanda ” that helps orphans and other socially vulnerable people in Rwanda become leaders and foster economic development and social reconciliation. Favorite: On A Mission To Help Children in Rwanda.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

This panel discussion focuses on the generational divide, with the following panelists: Wendy Harman and Suzy DeFrancis, American Red Cross. Intro from Kari: When the Case Foundation was first discussing with partners what they wanted to get out of the Summit, they talked about how to bridge the generational divide.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Not that long ago, there were dozens of charity mobile phone donation programs vying for attention. Why Phone Recycling Matters. In the world of electronics recycling, mobile phones are a problem. One popular method of getting people to turn in their old phones has been to recycle them for charity. Phones 4 Charity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Often, nonprofits are spend time focused on cultivating Millennial support due to the immense impact this powerful generation has on the world. However, what they may be missing is the larger, and potentially even more powerful, generation creeping up right behind them. Generation Z.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2014

To be able to telework, people usually need five things: a computer or tablet, broadband Internet, access to work email, access to work documents, and a phone. The processing power of our mobile phones roughly doubles every 18 months as does storage capacity, as do Internet speeds with the advent of faster 4G and 4G LTE mobile networks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

With the ability to generate human-like responses to a variety of topics, employees of all industries are using it to increase their efficiency! It’s very important to thoroughly review and edit any responses generated by ChatGPT, particularly those that you plan to make public, such as website content.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 1, 2024

If you have a phone number, pick it up and give them a call! If they don’t answer the phone, try texting them with your inquiry. If you don’t have a phone number, but do have an email, ask your question that way. The best way to know what your donor wants, of course, is to directly ask them. First find out the details you need.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 9, 2023

Focus on the next generation. To ensure your association remains relevant, you’ll want to reconsider your value proposition, especially as it pertains to Generation Z. More than any other group, Generation Z is looking for customized options. 98% of Generation Z own a smartphone and 55% use their phone five or more hours a day.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

Yes, you can get people to put down their phones and pay attention. Plan educational activities throughout the year that generate interest and inspire directors to become better financial stewards. But a poor web design won’t get anyone on the bad side of the law whereas ignoring those important statements might. Is that even possible?

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Reporting Directly in Raiser’s Edge NXT: The integration between VolunteerHub and Raiser’s Edge NXT enables nonprofits to generate reports that combine data from both platforms. The table below shows VolunteerHub data that can be synchronized into Raiser’s Edge via the integration.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 13, 2020

In this episode , Michael is getting chided (over the phone) by the corporate office for spending too much money holding office parties. Their goal is to be a lead-generation tool for your donor funnel. Last night, I was watching an old episode of The Office (US version) that brought a common non-profit problem to mind.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 26, 2024

It fosters community, raises awareness for your cause, and most importantly, generates significant donations. A chaotic jungle of emails and phone calls. Streamlined Operations: From managing games and admissions to tracking data and generating reports, Greater Giving’s interface made running the event a breeze.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

We do phone screening followed by three waves of interviews with teammates from different cross sections of the company. Creatives can generate ideas, whereas participants who are process-oriented will ensure that the work gets done. Hiring employees who are the right fit for this positive environment is a top priority.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Still in their infancy, it’s assured that mobile apps will play a dominant fundraising role in the future and nonprofits would be wise to download and study the next generation of fundraising apps listed below. An app that enables users to check-in to participating retail locations to generate micro-donations to nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Make a 20 second thank-you video on your phone and send it to a targeted group of donors (e.g., Pick up the phone and call someone to tell them you’re thinking of them, and why (e.g., Paste a list of generative questions next to your work station. Try out ChatGPT for a quick project (e.g., Try something like “Smile!”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

Nonprofits are missing a big opportunity to stay more connected with their donors by not capturing their mobile phone numbers. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) asserts that if you have a donor’s phone number, or a donor supplies it, it is implied permission to text them any future messages.

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Qgiv

MARCH 27, 2023

The GPT of ChatGPT stands for generative pre-trained transformer, which is a group of language models trained to generate human-like text developed by OpenAI. To use ChatGPT, all you have to do is create an account and then ask a detailed question for the AI to generate a response to.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

Personal computers, cell phones, digital assistants, and the Internet have fundamentally changed how we communicate. But with the Internet now accessible from public libraries, cyber cafés and cell phones, getting online is easier than ever for nearly anyone. One obvious reason for the generational digital divide is timing.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

What's New in Green Mobile Phones. If you're in the market for a new cell phone or smartphone, there are some green models that you've probably never heard of like the Sony Ericsson GreenHeart , Samsung Reclaim , Samsung Blue Earth , Nokia Evolve , and the Motorola Renew. Earth2Tech has a nice list of them.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Doing more listening can also generate ideas for products and services.” If I want a coffee at Starbucks, I can order it on my phone and pick it up without interacting with anyone. Instead of playing a guessing game. They’re allowing the members to drive the conversation.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 2, 2021

Now is the time to ask: how can your nonprofit engage the millennial generation? Numbering roughly 80 million, they’re part of the largest generation in U.S. The millennial generation has a lot to offer and shares a deep commitment to building a better world. Get to know the millennial generation… They are digital natives.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 6, 2012

We'll start with Windows devices, but posts on Android and iOS phones and tablets will come in the following weeks. Backing Up Windows Phone. Windows Phone 8 , Microsoft's next generation mobile operating system, has improved backup features from Windows 7. This 3G phone features a 4.1-inch

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2011

Most African and Latin American countries are on a completely different mobile phone infrastructure track. Developing countries are moving toward LTE or WiMAX to generate data networks. An even greater and far-reaching implication is the problem of rich countries leaving poor countries even further in the dust.

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NTEN

JULY 19, 2012

Throughout the day, I'll be living blogging sessions from MCON12, a virtual conference to help leaders engage the Millennial generation. For my first session, I attended "Building & Sustaining Relationships with the Next Generation" with Holly Ross of NTEN. So, how do we engage this generation?

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

In this article, we unpack the lessons learned from a nonprofit’s chatbot project to dispense mental health advice that went wrong, and how nonprofits can reduce the risks when adopting ChatGPT and other generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies. A simple query to ChatGPT about its potential dangers generated a half-dozen examples.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

But what you may not have anticipated was that $41m of these dollars flowed through mobile phones via “premium text messages.” As it turns out, The Red Cross used but one of several common methods to generate revenue from mobile phone owners. Using this method, you’d similarly promote your designated fundraising phone number.

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