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Geek Heresy

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

He uses this to analyze why many technology interventions are successful in the pilot phase and fail when they go to scale. In the pilot phase, you frequently have the best (human) conditions: the best partners and the best program staff making something work. A technology intervention is only a tool, a seed.

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The Next Wave of Technology for Nonprofits

John Kenyon

” I think Marnie was asking about tools or technologies, like Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning. Instead of tools, the question made me think of the next wave of nonprofit’s behaviors in relation to technology I’d like to see. What groups of technology would you include?

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National Study Reveals: Digital and Social Media Are Delivering Results for Arts Organizations

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The purpose of this invitation-only phase of the research was to make sure we were getting representation from around the country, and not just the coasts and major urban areas. The key question we asked is whether digital and social media are delivering on their promise and the hype. What we learned: a snapshot. The panic is over!

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Guest Post by Steve MacLaughlin: Creating a Social Networking Strategy (Part 0)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Lots of tools. many organizations are initially focusing on using social media as a communication and awareness tool. Hope from the Hype So why does social networking matter? There is still a lot of hyper-hype, but the opportunity and potential is very real. What's going on? Haven't we seen this before? This is Part 0.

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10 Instagram Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Third, if your nonprofit regularly shares stories on Instagram, make a strong first impression by creating custom Highlight covers using a graphic design tool or a mobile app. To get access to Insights, to post ads, set up a Shop, and use Instagram Charitable Giving Tools, your nonprofit must have an Instagram Business Account.

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15+ Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas (and Expert Tips) for 2021

Qgiv

One last pro tip: Make sure you have a reliable text fundraising tool to make your text campaign successful! Social media is a great tool for supporters to share their personal fundraising pages, so make sure you encourage them to post their pages. Plus, your supporters can make a difference from wherever they may be.

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How to Create the Best Nonprofit Marketing Plan

Qgiv

We have the tips and tricks you’ll need to make your marketing plan a useful tool for your entire team. During the research and planning phase, you’re able to evaluate your nonprofit’s position compared to similar organizations. A data reporting tool like Qgiv’s data package can be especially helpful in this situation.