Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Source Database solutions part I January 1, 2007 I’m throwing up my hands. more on Open Standards and Benkler (actually, Benkler is up next – I’ve got two chapters to review).

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

Sites like GuideStar and GreatNonprofits make it easy for people that are interested in learning about your organization’s data and history to find it. But does it just list the info@ email? Hold open discussions. How has your organization become more transparent, open, and trustworthy? Share your data.

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Judi Sohn

JUNE 6, 2011

Click "tab" to open a new window that logs you right in. However you can be comforted that the passwords are not part of your browsing history. This allows me to keep this info in sync across my computers via Dropbox without actually exposing the sensitive content unnecessarily.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 14, 2012

Martus is Benetech's free and open source software package designed for human rights activists to collect stories and data about human rights abuses. And, support from the Open Society Foundation made this event possible! This is a truly unique moment in Martus’ history. For me personally, the meeting was a rare experience.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

If you use a ‘from’ email such as info@yourorganization or donationreceipt@yourorganization, the email will, from the very first moment the donor lays eyes on it, feel impersonal, like a form letter. If you send an email with a boring subject line , it probably won’t even get opened. Subject lines with questions have higher open rates.

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Robert Weiner

AUGUST 15, 2012

Subject: Your Payment History. Please check Your Payment History in the payment tool. Here's your sign-in info: Sign in email address: robert@rlweiner.com. telephone number +44 792 4514727 before you open up. Number of Refund Transactions: 2. Amount of Refund Transactions: 211.81. Text: Welcome to Online Payment Center.

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Media Cause

JULY 11, 2023

By analyzing data such as open rates and click-through rates, you can refine your email strategy to better resonate with your audience. These segments can be based on various criteria, such as donor history, areas of interest, geographic location, or levels of engagement. Monitor Open Rates. Track Click-Through Rates (CTR).

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Judi Sohn

JUNE 6, 2011

Click “tab&# to open a new window that logs you right in. However you can be comforted that the passwords are not part of your browsing history. This allows me to keep this info in sync across my computers via Dropbox without actually exposing the sensitive content unnecessarily.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2022

Do they have a history of giving? Reading a PowerPoint feels like an easy way to tell your audience all the info they want and be sure not to forget anything important. For more tips on the advice visit, check out Gail Perry’s great article on how advice visits can open any door in town. Do they talk about their passions?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

In some cases you’re even hindering functionality if you don’t include open settings to allow invitees or members to post content to the Wall as well. If you’re setting up a new Page, make sure you choose the correct category and that it allows for plenty of space on the Info Tab. They’ll probably be your organization name.)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2007

Kaliya Hamlin pinged me to let me know about She's Geeky -- here's the info from the site. October 22-23 Computer History Museum. Our goal is to create an open space forum for women in tech to come together to. Our goal is to create an open space forum for women in tech to come together to. Or maybe bracamp?

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You can showcase open roles across your website and social platforms to reach the right volunteers. Virtual Info Sessions Online info sessions are an excellent way to educate prospective volunteers about upcoming events and campaigns. Check in regularly – Maintain open communication channels.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 24, 2020

We've morphed ourselves into an alternate history. I’m going to start with mine about closures, with a caveat.PLEASE update reopen dates and delete out of date info. Finally, here is a call for submissions that can help everyone: Call for Participants: Museum Digital COVID-19 Research Study We are living through history.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 22, 2018

Opening Advice: First do no harm. I have a history of doing stuff willy-nilly and it always backfires. Email us at info@seachangestrategies.com and we’ll add your name. For those of you looking to inject some mid-level love into your program, here’s a five-week DIY mid-level bootcamp. Now drop and give us 20. And don’t flail.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

It may include researching individuals’ giving history, political affiliations, and philanthropic interests, as well as analyzing publicly available data and market research. WealthEngine: This database provides comprehensive wealth and lifestyle information on individuals, including their philanthropic history and giving capacity.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

70% say that when they first visit your website they want to know about your mission and history, and 56% want to know about your financial condition. Smaller requests with appropriate frequency – Millennials said they want to hear from organizations, but not get asks all of the time (want info on programs and services monthly).

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Allegiance Group

DECEMBER 22, 2022

If you are not already customizing your ask strings based on a donor’s giving history, you should start now! Using their past giving history to customize the ask string allows you to: Limit your donor’s ability to downgrade themselves. If you don’t have a plan for that info, don’t include the field. Personalize your ask string.

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M+R

JANUARY 26, 2023

I am furious , <FirstName> We are on the verge of passing the most significant climate legislation in history, and one single senator is blocking the way. Report back from colleagues Your organization is full of people with inside info — field staff, development officers, policy experts. Pass along an update from one of them.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 18, 2017

This month, we opened a new exhibition at the MAH, Lost Childhoods: Voices of Santa Cruz County Foster Youth and Foster Youth Museum (brief video clip from opening night here ). it uses art, history, artifacts, and storytelling to illuminate a big human story and an urgent social issue. You can take it and use it right away.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Focus on fields crucial for donor communication, transaction history, and engagement levels. Validation” is really just a technical data management term for “make sure that the info you have is correct.” OpenRefine is a free, open-source tool that you can download and put to work cleaning up your data.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 5, 2017

Open 16-bit images; no layers support with 16-bit images; most tools and filters do not work with 16-bit images. Open files with Smart Objects layers. Open files with Smart Objects layers; create Smart Objects; open files embedded as Smart Objects. Elements Organizer. Color modes supported. 16-bit support. 32-bit support.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Open 16-bit images; no layers support with 16-bit images; most tools and filters do not work with 16-bit images. Open files with Smart Objects layers. Open files with Smart Objects layers; create Smart Objects; open files embedded as Smart Objects. Elements Organizer. Color modes supported. 16-bit support. 32-bit support.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

It tracks donor contact details, donation history, communication preferences, event attendance, and more. The database allows nonprofits to maintain detailed donor profiles, track their giving history, and segment donors based on various criteria such as donation frequency or amount. Should My Nonprofit Choose Network for Good?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 8, 2015

Open 16-bit images; no layers support with 16-bit images; most tools and filters do not work with 16-bit images. Open files with Smart Objects layers. Open files with Smart Objects layers; create Smart Objects; open files embedded as Smart Objects. Image organizer. Elements Organizer. Color modes supported. Extensions.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

But, lest we repeat history if we think the digital paradigm will solve things! From another perspective, there’s the side of our data that translates into APIs, maps, and info graphics. In the holistic paradigm our tactics also evolve to be framed in terms larger than they were before and open for use by more than just our own staff.

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NTEN

JUNE 22, 2011

70% say that when they first visit your website they want to know about your mission and history, and 56% want to know about your financial condition. Smaller requests with appropriate frequency - Millennials said they want to hear from organizations, but not get asks all of the time (want info on programs and services monthly).

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 16, 2019

Do they have a history of giving? Reading a PowerPoint feels like an easy way to tell your audience all the info they want and be sure not to forget anything important. For more tips on the advice visit, check out Gail Perry’s great article on how advice visits can open any door in town. What do they care about?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2022

This personal info helps ensure that you’re communicating with the donor in a way that shows familiarity and respect. With prospect research, you can take a deeper dive into the donor’s giving history and preferences outside of your organization and perhaps figure out the best strategy for asking for a major gift.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

And I think also I’ve seen a more openness with certain types of funders who are interested in supporting organizations and providing those unrestricted funds because they realize that there’s a lot of recording burdens. And thinking about the description of the opportunity, is it an open RFP process? So thank you.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

On January 21, 2009, the White House issued the Transparency and Open Government Memorandum. The memorandum instructed the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to provide guidance to executive departments and agencies on implementing open government. Interactive Rich Media Learning Tool for Historical Benefit Info.

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Bloomerang

JULY 2, 2021

Now, I do understand that some places that are opening up again, and I’m even going to a gala, later this year, a fundraiser. We’re starting to open back up, there may be more that you need done within your nonprofit organization that can justify and, maybe you had less they could do virtually. This is the perfect time.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Can you open the door to other donors? That was some awesome, awesome info. Or perhaps, you know, you have some history here that I don’t. But also, if we’re going to start having the planned giving or legacy giving conversation, the heirs need to know this is what my father, mother, grandpa, whoever cared about.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 26, 2009

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology CiviCRM and Drupal (& Joomla) January 26, 2009 CiviCRM was the first nonprofit-focused open source CRM (one of only two, at this moment.) Be Helpful.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 23, 2021

And then the other key fact that I want to share about millennials is that 84% of millennial donors have a history of supporting nonprofit causes. And I know there’s a lot of questions we didn’t get to, but your contact info is on the screen. They’re not there.” ” Well, they are there. not boomers.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This data will come in the form of a ZIP file and should include your account info and history, any apps and devices you’ve used to access it, any accounts you’ve blocked or muted, all the interests and other ad data that Twitter has listed for you, and your tweet history. . Consider, Review, + Delete DMs or old tweets.

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