Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 19, 2012

Last week I was down in Austin, TX, for the 2012 South by Southwest Interactive Festival. Start Some Good, a platform for social good groups – whether nonprofit organizations or not – to raise funds and build community, highlighted eight diverse projects working for social impact at an evening event hosted by Center61 at SXSW.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 6, 2022

How can organizations best keep track of all their online initiatives, the constituents they serve, and the interactions of their supporters. The answer, luckily, is fairly simple — by implementing a platform known as a customer relationship management system or CRM. How can they nurture new contacts into stakeholders?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 21, 2021

That meant more platforms, more apps, and more disconnected locations that collect and aggregate data. Cogent messaging and other fundraising interactions can employ that very data to create a personalized and compelling experience for prospects and existing donors alike. You store supporter data in various systems.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Every interaction and every dollar counts towards advancing the organization’s mission. In this article, we delve into the significance of an integrated donor and membership management platform , exploring how it streamlines operations, enhances engagement, and amplifies outcomes. However, integrated platforms offer a solution.

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Qgiv

JULY 30, 2021

Peer-to-peer fundraising is a great way to raise money and build your donor base, but the type of platform you use also has a major impact on your campaign’s performance, and your ability to retain new donors and fundraisers from year to year. . Let’s break down each platform! Qgiv | Best Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Platform.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2022

Web3 is a new version of the internet that uses blockchain (IE a secure but transparent record keeping system) to decentralize the management of the internet, thus reducing the control of prominent companies such as Google or Meta. What is Web3? Why Should Nonprofits Care About Web3? Transparency to keep donors updated on how funds are used.

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AccelEvents

JULY 20, 2020

Using the right virtual event platform can take your virtual event to the next level. From automated email marketing to hosting live broadcasts, an event platform is necessary if you aim to put on a professional, high-level virtual event. After all, there are dozens of features that are available with many virtual event platforms.

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NTEN

JULY 29, 2021

You may have heard the words tossed around, and you’ve nodded along — but in reality, maybe you aren’t quite sure what a headless Content Management System is. Let’s pull back the curtain to clarify some things about headless, decoupled, and hybrid Content Management Systems (CMS). Multiple platforms, one website.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The Salesforce platform is widely regarded as the leading customer relationship management (CRM) platform. Year after year, Salesforce is honored as the best CRM system by organizations including CRM Magazine, Destination CRM, Software Advice, and ZDNet. What association professionals should know about the leading CRM platform.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Consider this—the typical sales funnel puts a conversation at the end of multiple one-way interactions. Drift Research Report) Pamper Members Last week, I described the steps involved in adding a chatbot/s to your platforms. Personal interaction makes customers who chat three times more likely to buy.

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DNL OmniMedia

JUNE 28, 2023

Your nonprofit uses a variety of online communication channels, platforms, and tools to streamline your operations and raise funds. We’ll cover these five tips for optimizing your digital platforms: Clean up the data in your nonprofit CRM. Consider updating your CRM system. Segment your email lists. Let’s get started.

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AccelEvents

JULY 13, 2020

However, this type of hybridization only works if you have an event platform that can fully support all of the features your event requires. Before presenting the features and details of the 5 best hybrid event platforms, it is important to understand what you should look for in a hybrid event platform. Live-Chat and Networking.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 7, 2020

Here are four facts your organization should consider when selecting your next AMS platform. The ability for your AMS to help your organization stay relevant depends heavily on the platform the AMS is built on. To start, think “enterprise cloud platform”. Enterprise cloud platform technologies have transformed the AMS landscape.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The key tools at your disposal—nonprofit Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and fundraising platforms—aren’t isolated components but complementary forces driving your mission to engage, retain, and expand your supporter base. Here, CRM systems play a crucial role.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 29, 2023

In your fundraising constituent relationship management (CRM) platform, the donations received and the goals you set for your campaign can seem abstract, but your fundraising successes and setbacks will have a major impact on the communities, causes, and people you serve. You can also uncover these insights with the right data platform.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

For example, you might pair a direct mail appeal letter with a follow-up email that includes a video or other interactive element. Emily Lefferts is a copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. About the Author.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This guide is here to help you learn more about nonprofit fundraising platforms, what’s available to your organization, and when you should consider using each. From online donation forms to auction software, peer-to-peer platforms to text fundraising, there are plenty of fundraising tools that will help you raise more money for your mission.

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VisionLink

JULY 26, 2022

We're partnered with the World Institute on Disability to help evacuate individuals with disabilities from Ukraine--and more generally, to move the Visionlink platform from assistive compliance, to actually well designed usability. She shares great insights that can help you keep your systems adaptable, interaction-friendly and accessible.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

This theory explains that our brains are designed to think in two ways: System 1, which is instinctual, and System 2, which is rational. The Two Systems of Thinking Can you see how these two systems of thinking could have influenced the design of the donation forms from Greenpeace and Amnesty International?

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 15, 2022

Your AMS focuses more on current and past data, however with analytics, you can use this data, and data from your other source systems, to be more forward-thinking. An analytics platform, like Acumen , will help you find things to make business decisions. Your association is likely using more than one system that captures data.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The pivotal systems you use—nonprofit Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and fundraising tools—are not mutually exclusive but complementary tools in your mission to acquire, retain, and grow your donor base. Nonprofits use this data to personalize outreach and engagement efforts.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Create a personalized chatbot to interact with members, answer questions, and offer customized recommendations. Develop an interactive onboarding chatbot to help new members navigate the offerings. A tech staff, with some time on their hands, could have an out-of-the-box AI interacting with your members fairly quickly.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

CRMs Use constituent relationship management (CRM) systems to better understand patterns and track donor interactions, preferences, and giving history. Talk to us to learn more about how our platform and partner ecosystem can help you power your purpose! These four are key: 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

My colleagues, Heather McLeod Grant and Adene Sacks, have just published a new workbook called “ Leading Systems Change.” When I design and facilitate meeting for clients, board meetings, or as part of a workshop, webinar or other training, I’m always looking for new ideas for facilitation and interactive processes.

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AccelEvents

JULY 20, 2020

Using the right virtual event platform can take your virtual event to the next level. From automated email marketing to hosting live broadcasts, an event platform is necessary if you aim to put on a professional, high-level virtual event. After all, there are dozens of features that are available with many virtual event platforms.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Organizations that were reluctant to update systems corrected deficits. A constant bombardment of messages in texts, via email, and on social platforms, causes burnout. Speakers are called on to deliberately choose words that accurately convey the meaning and the purpose of the interaction.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Do you offer a consultation to fully customize my system to my needs? Cleaning up your database so you can “start fresh” with a new system. How long is the onboarding process?

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Nimble AMS

MAY 6, 2022

An association management software (AMS) system built on a customer relationship management (CRM) platform offers associations unmatched functionality. . Read on to learn more about the unique advantages of using Nimble AMS, built on the Salesforce CRM platform, for your association. The Nimble AMS?system Process automation?.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

By Michelle Kocin , Digital Marketing Manager at Sylogist Mission CRM – a donor management, fundraising, and volunteer management platform build for nonprofits and NGOs in the Microsoft Dataverse. They are comfortable with both online and offline giving, utilizing various digital platforms and crowdfunding campaigns.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 30, 2023

AMS Fest 2023 is an in-person event based in Chicago, focused on AMS systems. With interactive boot camps and 7 CAE credits available, you’ll have multiple ways to learn about today’s AMS marketplace. Nimble AMS by Community Brands is built on the Salesforce platform. Nimble AMS is a true cloud-based platform.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

Now, you’re probably wondering how to find not just a robust fundraising platform, but buy fundraising software that serves your organization for the long term. Keep in mind that the most effective fundraising software offers multiple tools within the same platform. This resource was made for nonprofits like yours!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Crowdfunding platforms collect data and feedback from users to refine their models and policies. This feedback influences how they implement tipping and other features, but they don’t share that data publicly; it’s proprietary to the specific platform. If you’re new to the concept of tipping, check out my post on this subject.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 16, 2021

As more and more brands are turning to events for digital marketing, event marketers need to find ways to improve the event experience, via an event platform. However, it’s far easier to run an event with an all-in-one event platform as it keeps everything organized for managing an event in one place. The same goes for accounting.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 16, 2024

Learn their systems and subscriptions Familiarize yourself with the tools and platforms your organization utilizes for fundraising. Understanding the systems early on will streamline your work and boost your efficiency. Building rapport early on will set a positive tone for your interactions.

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Forj

JUNE 7, 2021

For years, the LMS has reigned supreme as the top learning platform for associations. However, as you begin searching for your association’s next solution, you’ll quickly come across a new option on the market— learning experience platforms (LXPs). Why are learning experience platforms rising in popularity? Let’s dive in.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In today’s increasingly digital world, marketers rely on online platforms to plan, implement, build, execute, and measure their campaigns. There is no way to avoid using a marketing platform online—this reality brought about the term marketing technology or MarTech. This can be part of a CRM or a stand-alone platform.

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Media Cause

MARCH 20, 2024

Nonprofits can maximize their impact by utilizing MarTech tools and platforms to do the heavy lifting. Marketing technologies, like social media tools, email marketing platforms, and content management systems, can help organizations spread their message, engage with supporters, and attract new donors and volunteers. #

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