Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Online channels (email, social media, website, donation forms, and texting) encourage real-time interactions, personalized messaging, and taps into tech-savvy younger donors. Traditional methods, like direct mail, are still important for reaching older or less tech-oriented supporters. However, this is not a universal rule.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

We couldn’t have guessed that the pandemic would give our recommendations a test drive so quickly. That’s just the teaser for unique engagement strategies and persuasive techniques that you won’t learn about from anyone else. Our research resulted in two books dedicated to positioning executives for success in digital markets.

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Forum One

MAY 23, 2024

The questions we hear often are about how organizations can identify and adapt designs to meet the evolving needs of their audiences and ensure that the mission resonates deeply. Here are methods for approaching user engagement that build and rely on trust: Surveys and Feedback Forms Listen to the crowd!

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

As a member of Generation Z (Gen Z), or today’s 11- to 26-year-olds, I have been curious about the advice given to nonprofits on capturing younger audiences’ attention. To answer these questions and put experts’ advice to the test, I decided to ask my peers. For example, our preference for video content rings true. Invest in Instagram.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 19, 2022

Action 1: Get the Basics Right and Test, Test, Test. Nearly eight in 10 people globally use contactless payment methods for everyday purchases. You can copy the mystery donor process to test how easy it is to donate. Have a process in place that regularly tests if everything works as it should.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2013

I was invited to present a key note at the Mekong ICT Camp in Thailand about nonprofits, social media, and measurement. Here’s a few reflections about presenting remotely in locations outside of the US. This method was used because the facilitator needed to speak into the mic so I could hear the questions.

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Forj

AUGUST 1, 2017

I recently wrote about my experiences presenting at FocusOn Learning 2017 (you can read about them here ). If you weren’t able to attend my conference sessions and are curious about the benefits of using this type of learning, you can watch a recording of a webinar I presented recently on this topic). You’re partially right.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 23, 2023

While previous generations might have preferred to give via check, cash, or even over the phone, those older analogue giving methods are on their way out, especially as even well-established donors switch to supporting their favorite causes online. Offering these methods is important for catering to younger donors.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Finding people who genuinely care about your cause is like making a new friend; it takes time and effort. Dig into Your Data to Find Qualified Leads We all know that your organization is collecting lots of data about people and the actions they take. Let’s think about your non-donor records.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Note: This is the third in a series of posts about usability testing your website from guest author Brandon Granger, Senior Interaction Designer for Blackbaud. In part one , we discussed why you should test your website and part two outlined designing your test. I’ve seen similar results in my testing.

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NetWits

APRIL 25, 2012

Used to engage, interact with and mobilize your audience – A tool that should ultimately inspire action. Focus on their needs – who are your key groups and what do they care about? How do they interact with your site? In 3 years mobile will be the #1 method your audience accesses your site. But you already know that.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

While traditional methods can still impact supporters, more and more organizations interested in starting an advocacy initiative look to virtual campaigns first. Get creative about how you can continue to engage supporters during periods of reduced activity. This is the period of time when your campaign may start losing supporters.

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Forj

JULY 8, 2021

Perhaps it was a multiple-choice final exam or an essay-style test printed in double-spaced Times New Roman. When it comes to eLearning assessments, there is a wide range of possibilities when it comes to interactivity and engagement. This tests knowledge acquisition.

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Achieve

JULY 26, 2021

It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you’re thinking about how you’d like to ask your supporters for a donation. There are lots of ideas out there about. How do my donors prefer to interact with my nonprofit? Another way of thinking about this question is, “How should I ask my donors?” What’s the best way to.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2022

Online auctions that are virtual or have hybrid components have also become the preferred method to keep supporters safe during times of public health concerns. With an interactive dashboard and plenty of features, you can collect essential data that will help you build better relationships with your donors. Test your website.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

For instance, your major gift officer may use an app to look up more information about major prospects prior to initial meetings. Make sure your staff members are always ready to talk to donors about the activities that matter most to them. Easier interactions with the government. Constituent search.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In this article, you’ll learn about various membership models for nonprofits and discover both the keys to success and potential challenges you may face. Visibility: Every member comes with unique networks and connections, providing opportunities to spread the word about the organization’s mission and increase its visibility in the community.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The novel coronavirus has forced all of us to plan ahead and think in advance about future events. Properly Communicating with Your Future Attendees About Your Event’s COVID-19 Precautions. Inform event attendees on required COVID-19 test. . What Future Event Attendees Want to Know to be Prepared for COVID-19 Precautions.

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Achieve

JUNE 1, 2023

But donors can reveal just as much information about their motivations and interests through their unspoken actions. Specifically, donor giving patterns can reveal insights about how to best reach donors across multiple platforms and secure their long-term support. How can you make those options more accessible for each demographic?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2018

We designed a highly interactive workshop based on Jo Wolfe’s “ NGO Digital Maturity Matrix ,” an assessment tool that enables nonprofits to codify mindsets and skill sets required for moving along the path of digital transformation. The true test of any training is how participants apply it to their work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Allison Fine, my co-author for the Networked Nonprofit , and I are actively researching the use of Artificial Intelligence to better understand what nonprofits need to know about artificial intelligence to future proof their programs, marketing, and fundraising strategies? Thinking it through requires developing user personas and paths.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

What is your favorite thing about Nimble AMS? My favorite thing about Nimble AMS is that we allow our clients to really transform it according to their own vision and brand. Fun fact about Andrew. What is your favorite thing about Nimble AMS? Fun fact about Dave. What is your favorite thing about Nimble AMS?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2014

The session will cover what to do before, during, and after leading an effective technology training and provide lots of practical tips that will help you design fun, interactive, and highly effective technology training workshops. John Kenyon and I wrote guest posts on the NTEN blog that will give you a flavor of what the session is about.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

Direct mail is the most popular year-end giving marketing method. Conduct A/B testing. A/B testing is the process of creating two different versions of your year-end appeal and assessing which version receives the most engagement or inspires the most action from recipients. 10 steps to plan a successful year-end giving campaign.

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Cloud 4 Good

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Awareness: How does someone find out about your organization? Advocacy: How do you encourage your constituents to spread the word about your mission? During the awareness phase, it’s all about putting your mission out there for your constituents and supporters to find. How do you encourage them to provide this information?

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 18, 2009

About Us | Overview | UX Test Kitchen - "The UX Test Kitchen is a nonprofit interactive agency providing free website and media development to other nonprofits. These are some links I wanted to share from March 18th. Find me on Delicious for more! Our staff comes from various companies - such as Razorfish, Time Inc.,

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Gyrus

AUGUST 9, 2016

It is best to establish clear methods and processes in which the business as a whole can easily achieve their lofty goals. In a training environment, these valuable assets will be more prepared for their roles, quickly, and they can go about implementing serious and long-lasting change with much fewer barriers to entry. Certifications.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The novel coronavirus has forced all of us to plan ahead and think in advance about future events. Properly Communicating with Your Future Attendees About Your Event’s COVID-19 Precautions. Inform event attendees on required COVID-19 test. . What Future Event Attendees Want to Know to be Prepared for COVID-19 Precautions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2013

There is also an online community learners where you can connect with others to help with your learning. And, of course, it includes some learning analytics (A pre and post test and your progress is measured along the way). It sounds like they have adapted the Khan Academy model.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2023

These committed donors provide the support you need to spread awareness about your cause, generate excitement about your events, recruit volunteers, and of course, fund your mission. Here are five strategies to help your nonprofit increase your supporters’ value and build relationships that stand the test of time.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 16, 2021

Start by thinking about what you want to learn about your donors and place that information into three categories. This includes the donor’s preferred communications methods, which topics they are interested in, and the mode of payment they typically use when donating. Sociological segmentation focuses on who you are addressing.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 23, 2018

The Lean Startup method teaches you how to drive a startup: how to steer, when to turn, and when to persevere and grow a business with maximum acceleration. Due to the nature of required transparency in the nonprofit sector, the opportunity to test the market is not supported financially.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 22, 2013

Each new content delivery system is eagerly tested by technically oriented blind individuals or the organizations serving them, often to result in disappointment and widespread advice to avoid wasting limited resources on inaccessible content. In both cases, it’s about circumvention for accessibility, not circumvention for breaking the law.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 14, 2010

I posted the above photo on my Facebook page , primarily to test how different content sparks interaction on my own Facebook page. I've also been reading about tips. While these methods are geared for small business, they could be easily used by nonprofits. I "liked it" from my iPhone.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Outside of having a well-designed website and an active social media presence, the nonprofit sector has largely stuck to traditional methods to plan fundraising events. . However, harnessing technology can empower you to seamlessly interact with supporters and create sustainable revenue sources despite social distancing guidelines.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 23, 2021

In the practice of Lean, the most efficient method of completing any product or service is to establish a continuous flow from the beginning of the process until the end, completing the whole, rather than piecing together parts from different specializations. Register for our upcoming interactive session Efficiency Starts with Empathy.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 19, 2012

Your nonprofit's website is a tool that should be used to engage, interact with, and mobilize your audience – a tool that should ultimately inspire action. To read about all 10 tips, make sure to check back in with us! Focus on their needs – Who are your key groups and what do they care about? Are you ready?

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