Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

By Korrin Bishop , writer at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. As a partner to thousands of nonprofits, Classy spends a lot of time learning about what makes each of them successful.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 7, 2024

But the good news is that nonprofits benefit from higher open rates compared to regular marketing emails. Your real test lies in converting these opens into donations. To improve your nonprofit email marketing, focus on sending relevant messages to your donors at the appropriate times. Looking for inspiration?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

She shared a few highlights from Microsoft’s recent nonprofit sector research. If you want to continue learning about AI for nonprofits, register for the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit , using the code VIRTUAL. We also discussed use cases, benefits, limitations, adoptions, and lots of practical tips.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

The end of the year is a critical time for nonprofit fundraising. A well-crafted year-end fundraising plan helps nonprofits define clear and specific fundraising goals, identify potential donors, and tailor their messaging better to resonate with their supporters. However, this is not a universal rule.

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Media Cause

JUNE 27, 2023

Here, we’ll break down social media advertising for nonprofits, and guide you along with the best practices to bring your plans to life—and bring in new supporters. Track, Test, and Test Again The key to maximizing your return on investment is ensuring your campaign is set up for success on a foundational level.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Online fundraising is simply a way for nonprofit organizations to raise money online, rather than the more traditional in-person fundraising route. Hopefully by now, all fundraising practitioners and development leaders at impact organizations large and small have begun testing and seeing success. Act Like For-Profit Brands.

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

The role of the nonprofit CFO has undergone a profound evolution. No longer confined to the more traditional, narrow lane of strictly managing an organization’s revenue and expense sheets, today’s nonprofit CFOs are increasingly asked to design a multifaceted approach that encompasses strategic vision, collaboration, and innovation.

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Candid

MAY 1, 2024

With the combined resources of Foundation Center and GuideStar, we at Candid have a unique opportunity to build the most effective solution for providing information for and about nonprofits and funders. As Candid product managers imagine possible solutions, they meet one-on-one with nonprofit professionals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

We have shifted to digital-mediated interactions for almost everything in our lives. Hyper self-awareness occurs when we are forced to view our own faces while we are interacting with others. Jeremy Bailenson, Virtual Human Interaction Lab – WSJ ) . Why Remote Work Is Exhausting. Incorporate Energizers In Your Meetings.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 14, 2023

Initially Bard, the underdog who I was rooting for, failed this test miserably. Conversational Abilities: ChatGPT is specifically designed for conversational interactions with users. It can handle diverse conversational styles and adapt to various prompts, allowing for a more natural and interactive user experience.

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Candid

JUNE 4, 2024

In the 2021 New York City municipal elections, low-propensity voters who were engaged by nonprofits providing support and services in their communities and therefore seen as trusted messengers turned out at double the rate of those who were not. GoVoteNYC is a funder collaborative housed at the New York Community Trust.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The constant grind to find new funds is the challenge of every nonprofit. One of its best features is an interactive dashboard that features retention rates, improvement suggestions, and projections at the forefront. SalesForce was built for for-profit ventures, but their nonprofit arm is just as robust.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

A nonprofit CRM helps you keep all this information organized and easily accessible. In this guide, we’ll cover what you need to know about nonprofit CRM solutions and the best platforms to consider. Here’s what to expect: What is a nonprofit CRM? What is a nonprofit CRM?

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, nonprofits are increasingly turning to technology to streamline operations, engage with donors and volunteers, and improve their ability to further their missions. What is the Salesforce for Nonprofits? How much does the Salesforce for Nonprofits implementation process cost?

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

A tech-savvy team is essential for nonprofit organizations that want to thrive in the digital age. Digital Marketing, Outreach, & Fundraising Tech Skills Map — an interactive diagram of digital competencies for nonprofit roles (free but requires you to provide contact info).

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TechImpact

MARCH 19, 2014

Because if you, or someone in your nonprofit is sending out weekly or monthly newsletters, make sure whoever is doing the heavy lifting has a copy of this list! In a previous post we discuss the importance of making sure your nonprofit’s emails are optimized for the mobile user. Test the email on different browsers and devices.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Introduction to Microsoft Clarity Microsoft Clarity is a cutting-edge behavioral analysis tool that empowers organizations to understand user interactions on their websites. The tool allows organizations to test and optimize content, understand confusing elements on webpages, and analyze user behavior.

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VisionLink

JULY 19, 2013

This week, I attended a wonderful Denver Tech4Good session on how nonprofits can make their websites more usable and easier to navigate. Want to get some ideas for testing your organization''s site? Do a user test of the VisionLink website and see how we are utilizing tips from this post to improve our organization''s site!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 19, 2022

If you’re working for a nonprofit organisation, put yourself in the position of one of your supporters for a moment. Action 1: Get the Basics Right and Test, Test, Test. Yet the research found that 95% of nonprofits have some element of friction in their online donation process. What would you do? What can you do?

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Direct mail can benefit your nonprofit in many ways, from connecting with donors in a personal way and yielding a high ROI. Gain a deeper understanding of your nonprofit’s current donors to better understand why they give—in other words, get familiar with their “giving DNA.” This channel also tends to see positive returns—for every $1.27

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 7, 2024

When you consider how much the for-profit world has evolved over the years, nonprofits seem to be moving at a snail’s pace by comparison. Drawing on her experience as a successful businesswoman, Greer is now out to “save giving” by teaching nonprofits how to improve the ways they interact with donors.

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Forum One

MAY 23, 2024

And that strategic teamwork translates to efficiency on the other end, building products that audiences want to engage with because they’ve been thoroughly tested and designed. We tested that prototype, iterated on it, and tested it again. “Passing the design ball” on projects similarly builds skills amongst team members.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 16, 2022

Examining the best nonprofit websites out there may give you an idea about whether it’s time to revamp your website or not, but we recommend also using a more empirical approach to determine if you need a new online strategy. These are not the types of questions you want your audience to ask about your nonprofit.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 26, 2021

One key way to capture donations and differentiate your nonprofit is your brand identity, which should be present in every aspect of your external communications, especially your donation page. The best nonprofit websites and donation pages follow branding best practices throughout their entire websites. Giving day campaigns.

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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.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2022

Whether we’ve convened in-person or virtually during a global pandemic, our Salesforce.org nonprofit community never misses an opportunity to celebrate, learn, and imagine a better, more equal world — together. Here are five reasons to register today for the Nonprofit Summit this May. Still not convinced to join us?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

50% of nonprofits receive the majority of donations from October through December, so it’s critical that you have a plan in place to maximize your fundraising efforts during this time. Most nonprofits begin their year-end fundraising planning in November, but 7.7% to submit tax-deductible gifts. start as early as September.

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

As nonprofit professionals, we often wear many hats, having to fill the roles of copywriter, editor, marketer, and more. With Open AI’s ChatGPT , nonprofits can generate high-quality emails in a fraction of the time it would usually take to write them. As you can see, ChatGPT is a terrific tool for nonprofit email communication.

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M+R

JULY 27, 2023

Read time: 5 minutes Most nonprofits, even the smallest ones, include supporter cultivation in their messaging mix — the occasional thank-you email, an annual impact report, maybe a robocall at year end. And most nonprofits, even the biggest ones, don’t know if any of it actually works. Okay, back to the results… ???

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Check out the various nonprofit membership models that exist throughout the sector! 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. Here are four of the most common types of membership models for nonprofits: 1.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

Faced with existential crises thanks to the pandemic and the social upheaval of the past year, businesses of all stripes (nonprofits included) went into survival mode. They scrambled to connect with donors in new and fresh ways with an updated nonprofit digital strategy. It will be this way for everyone, and nonprofits are not immune.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

This nonprofit culture strategy post is part 3 in a 3-part series. There are three pillars of transformation required of philanthropically-funded nonprofits that want to thrive in the post-disruption, post-COVID economy. Let’s move now to the third and final pillar: nonprofit culture strategy. . Read part 1 and part 2.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Around 30% of nonprofits cease to exist within 10 years of their founding.

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NetWits

JULY 13, 2012

Have a look at some of the great opportunities below… 2012 Nonprofit Tagline Awards. Messages—4 Ways to Test Message Relevance.” Get your panel picked for the uber hip SXSW Interactive festival. 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference. Oh, and don’t forget about Blackbaud’s conference for nonprofits.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

With the right event management software for nonprofits, you can run your fundraising events more efficiently, helping you raise more money for your cause. There are quite a few different nonprofit event management software options your organization can use to make your event as seamless as possible.

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Achieve

JULY 7, 2021

introduced Stories to compete with the rising popularity of Snapchat Stories, and the way we interact with social media has never been the same since! people use Instagram Stories daily and 2 out of 3 users say that the feature fosters brand interaction. 13 interactive stickers. 13 interactive stickers. 500 million.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 23, 2013

This is the fourth part in my series about learning how to test the usability of your online donation form and website with real donors. Part one discussed why to usability test , part two outlined crafting your test , and part three gave best practices for recruiting participants. Today, we gear up for your big test day!

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