Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

By Jess Woloszyn , Content Specialist at Classy.org – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Nonprofits raised more than $2.47 Show them precisely what impact their gift will make.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Although the most popular accounting software products- like QuickBooks and SAP- handle the needs of businesses in many industries, nonprofits have a unique business model and accounting standards and require different features and functionality from accounting software. How are Nonprofit’s Financial Goals Different?

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This heightened awareness isn’t just a trend; it’s a shift in user behavior and expectations that impacts all sectors, including the world of digital fundraising for nonprofits. Nonprofits, heavily reliant on digital channels for fundraising, face new challenges in adapting to these legislations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 28, 2013

I’ve been curating resources on nonprofit measurement over on Scoop.It, with eye towards collecting useful material related to social media and social impact measurement. Despite this, when it is times to do measurement, many feel that it is a daunting task. How can we improve our measurement practice?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Over the last few years, many companies have made bold claims on plans to address global issues like climate change; diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); and community impact. When looking at social impact, it’s important to understand the difference between ESG and purpose. However, few actually live up to their commitments.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 4, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes How to Create an Inspired Nonprofit Culture. An effective nonprofit culture demonstrates the collective understanding of your nonprofit by all those involved. The benefit is that your nonprofit’s culture can give your staff a motivating sense of purpose.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2021

Every social sector organization can and should be doing impact management ! There are three main components to integrating impact management practices in your organization: continuous evidence building, participant-centered program management, and integrated financial management. In other words, one size doesn’t fit all.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Read the complete article, "From Outcomes to Impact," by subscribing to the journal for free! ]. By Julie Macalik, with Greenlights for Nonprofit Success. The first step in starting to measure your impact is to identify the major outcomes that you want to examine.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

A big part of being a nonprofit leader is creating and maintaining a fruitful relationship with your board. And when it comes to creating a nonprofit business plan for your organization, that’s a task that generally falls to the board—a situation that can create a big disconnect between what you need and what you actually get.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2013

I spent a year co-writing on a book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” with measurement guru KD Paine because I felt strongly focusing on vanity metrics such as follower counts or Facebook likes was a waste of time. I didn’t get asked ”What are the best tools to measure followers on Twitter?

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

With the rise of smartphones, it seems like everyone’s constantly on social media, making it the perfect marketing tool for your nonprofit! Social media for nonprofits is one of the best ways for organizations to reach out, engage with the community, and promote the work they do. What is a good social media strategy for nonprofits?

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 21, 2022

Without cybersecurity policies and protocols in place, your nonprofit is more vulnerable to data breaches. According to a cybersecurity survey conducted by Microsoft, 60% of nonprofit respondents do not know of or do not have a digital data policy for handling cybersecurity risks and protecting data. Here are 5.

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Achieve

JANUARY 22, 2024

Your nonprofit relies on a regular influx of donations to meet your annual goals and support your organization’s mission. While major donations are often the first to catch your eye and may seem the most impactful, it’s equally important to consider the value of mid-level donations. Let’s begin. Express appreciation. Donor portal.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause. This widespread use maximizes their impact.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In this guide, we’ll discuss how to use digital marketing strategies to update your organization’s nonprofit marketing and outreach plans both now and into the future. Remember that marketing for nonprofit organizations is not only about fundraising. Core Nonprofit Marketing Channels. Integrating Nonprofit Marketing Channels.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2013

Last week, I was lucky enough to be invited to participate in a meeting organized by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation called “ Advancing Social Media Measurement for Foundations.” Lessons are disseminated, multiplying impact beyond our foundation’s reach. Our foundation is viewed a valuable information source.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Welcome to the new era of nonprofit fundraising—where technology meets generosity. The rise of digital wallets in nonprofit fundraising The past 24 months have witnessed a significant shift towards digital wallet adoption, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on traditional donation methods. 2 52% of U.S.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We’ll also be sharing the important metrics you need to keep an eye on to measure your performance. For member-based nonprofits and associations, retaining members is the key to sustaining long-term success. Impressions are nice for measuring awareness but they’re too broad to measure engagement.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 13, 2021

How can your nonprofit organization increase its audience growth? To help organizations grow their audience—and also their returns and impact—I created an approach to communication development based on a system I’ve labeled IDEAS. This method provides customized solutions to common organizational marketing issues.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It’s incredibly important for nonprofits to tell stories about their organization and the people they serve. Storytelling for nonprofits is an avenue to connect with donors and help them relate to your work. What is Nonprofit Storytelling? Stories are powerful.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

Your nonprofit can use Giving Days throughout the year to rally individuals, businesses, and organizations to drive significant change in a short amount of time. Giving Days bring together individuals, businesses, and organizations to rally support for non-profit causes and amplify their impact. What Is A Giving Day?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Meet Bib Filbon and Jeff Bladt who have the job title, “Data Scientist,” and are on staff at DoSomething.Org. They work in partnership with DoSomething’s program staff to collect, analyze, and make sense of data to improve impact of DoSomething’s programs. What is funder’s role to support good measurement?

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Why is fundraising important for nonprofits? Leverage Nonprofit Fundraising Best Practices.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2014

Here’s the method. Remember that when you use the scientific method, your experiment is only as good as your hypothesis. Here are the simple rules for nonprofit marketers as explained in this article in Social Media Today : Start with a hypothesis. Define the problem from your stakeholder’s point of view.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 23, 2023

For nonprofits looking to court younger donors and increase online giving, having a credit card processor in place is a must. In this article, we’ll cover the ins and outs of credit card processing for nonprofits, what you should look for in a payment solution, and how to set one up. What Payment Types Require a Processor?

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2023

As a nonprofit, you work tirelessly to raise funds, and it’s important to ensure that every dollar raised goes towards your mission. The shift towards online fundraising has opened up a world of opportunities for nonprofits, allowing you to reach potential donors from anywhere and at any time.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Getting started with nonprofit fundraising can be a thrilling journey. goals are: Specific: Make your fundraising goal clear and well-defined, whether it’s a specific fundraising amount, a target number of donors, or achieving a particular outcome or impact. For example, say you run an environmental nonprofit.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2017

posted by Bayan Dwaik Graduate Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. What criteria should nonprofits consider before accepting a social impact investment? Donors are becoming increasingly vigilant and have rising expectations of nonprofit agencies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 5, 2012

Five Steps You Can Take Now to Apply the New Measurement Standards In Your Organization. Everything You Need to Know about the Dublin Summit and the New Measurement Standards. SMMStandards Progress and Roadmap: Marklein and Paine Present the First Social Media Measurement Standards at the Dublin Summit. But where to start?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2011

. Last week public relations and measurement professionals met in Lisbon for a Summit hosted by AMEC (The International Association for Measurement and Evaluation of Communications). 2: Measuring the Effect on Outcomes is Preferred to Measuring Outputs : Measure your results, not just numbers.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Having solid donor engagement strategies in place is important for any nonprofit that wants to inspire generosity in their community and build a base of lifelong supporters. But the world is a noisy place: Donors are bombarded with constant messaging that can drown out a nonprofit’s attempts to reach them.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

From smaller, newer nonprofits to larger charitable organizations, measuring performance is a universally shared need, especially in the realm of fundraising. But for organizations that offer direct services to constituents, such as social services nonprofits, there’s another layer of complexity— impact measurement.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 8, 2023

When it comes to receiving communication from nonprofits, donors have a clear favorite: Email! Our latest research uncovered that 48% of donors cite email as their preferred method of communication from nonprofit organizations. If your nonprofit’s email list growth has been stagnant, check out the tips below.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 22, 2020

“The way we run nonprofits is actually undermining the causes we love and our profound yearning to change the world.”. These words belong to Dan Pallotta, an American entrepreneur, author, and humanitarian activist, who, in his Ted Talk, reiterates that a nonprofit should be run like a business. First, Cover the Basics.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

Digital advocacy forms are tools used to move nonprofit supporters to take action in support of your mission—no matter where they live. Why should nonprofits use digital advocacy forms now? What are some trends around nonprofit digital advocacy? What are digital advocacy forms? Advocacy is for everyone.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

However, your nonprofit isn’t the only one that understands just how valuable social media can be for your fundraising efforts. How to Improve Your Engagement Rate If your nonprofit’s engagement rate is not as high as you’d like it to be, consider implementing these tried-and-true methods: Add more eye-catching visuals to your posts.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

LeanImpact is all about #socialgood and #socent in for-profit business, however nonprofits can also benefit from lean business practices, including the following: Set monthly goals. Setting monthly goals allows employees to be more productive and focused on measurable results. Image courtesy of Good+. Create accountability mechanisms.

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