Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The 2021 Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. To receive future updates about the Global NGO Technology Survey data, please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Educational nonprofits face some barriers when reaching their target audiences. Nonprofits, in general, are understandably wary of risk-taking since there are no stock options or investments to fall back on. First, why educational nonprofits and technology? The gap is one that nonprofits seek to eliminate.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

– Sharing Knowledge Wiki -This wiki was created by The ICT-KM group of the CGIAR to catalog and document processes for nonprofits that want to share knowledge across partners doing development work. The facilitation methods are participatory. Share in the comments below.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing is one of the key components of getting your organization seen by potential supporters! While many may think of marketing as a for-profit pursuit, it’s also the backbone for nonprofits connecting with supporters and spreading awareness about your mission. For-profit marketing is heavily focused on making a profit.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

In philanthropy, there can also be worries of time commitment, grantee burden, complicated methods and, frankly, resources circling the drain without adding any function or value. More specifically, datamaking is an action whereby we transform information into data so that data can contribute to knowledge.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 27, 2021

Once you and your team have worked together to fine-tune your internal nonprofit strategic communication initiatives by constructing a mission statement, vision statement, and identifying your core values, you can now start to strategize your external nonprofit communication efforts. Your Who : Your Audience.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 13, 2021

How can your nonprofit organization increase its audience growth? In this phase, we start by questioning and seeing what gives us pivotal knowledge. This method provides customized solutions to common organizational marketing issues. Note: the Nonprofit Foundations Certificate program is tailored for Christian ministries.

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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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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 15, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrating National Nonprofit Day: Honoring Leaders of Change August 17th isn’t just another day on the calendar; it’s National Nonprofit Day, a day to honor and recognize the monumental contributions of nonprofit organizations across the nation.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Ease of organization, larger participant pools and technological advances have helped the virtual nonprofit focus group overtake its traditional format. Here are 7 reasons to try a virtual nonprofit focus group. G etting videos and literature in front of your nonprofit focus group is easy online. You have more flexibility.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

– Sharing Knowledge Wiki -This wiki was created by The ICT-KM group of the CGIAR and other partners to catalog and document processes for nonprofits that want to share knowledge across partners doing development work. The facilitation methods are participatory.

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Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

Not every nonprofit board member needs to be a financial whiz to effectively serve on a board. But some general knowledge about financial literacy will bode well. You want board members who are able to successfully function in the role of financial stewardship of your nonprofit. Here’s how you can build that board.

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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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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

This blog is sponsored by Wild Apricot membership software : a set of tools for membership administration , event registration , website management , online fundraising - with friendly and knowledgeable tech support. 5 Keys to Effective Knowledge Transfer for Nonprofits. is vital to any nonprofit organization.

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TechImpact

MARCH 18, 2014

While not every nonprofit executive will have each one of these attributes, they are qualities that we can all aspire to in some way or another. They acknowledge and identify themselves with their nonprofit’s mission. An excellent nonprofit executive can accept anyone, and in turn, motivate them to success. Self Starter.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Year after year, you and your nonprofit strive to have a good year. This kind of knowledge is called business intelligence. Nonprofits tend to suffer from a lack of it. These days, many nonprofits use some form of donor intelligence services. Nonprofits just don’t have enough of it. How much did you raise?

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Nonprofit staff are already stretched thin, especially with year-end around the corner.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2014

Over the last 25 years I’ve been doing training, I’ve learned different and applied different methods from either being a “student” in a training facilitated by someone using a method, being trained in the method, co-designing with others, and designing and facilitating my own sessions.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

But they’re also one of the best ways to grow your nonprofit and diversify your revenue streams ! Nonprofit membership programs can help your organization raise money, build your network, and give members a louder voice in your organization or community. Read on to find out how a membership program can benefit your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

Nonprofits must similarly align with their internal and external stakeholders around a mission, and storytelling is just as essential to that form of engagement. There are numerous challenges to be overcome when a nonprofit seeks to use digital channels to engage with its stakeholders, including the following: Prevalence of fraud.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2014

But it is also a quiet time of year and a good time to catch up on reading. Also, if you are looking for a last minute gift for the nonprofit networking and data nerd in your life, here’s some book recommendations. The Digital Mystique by Sarah Granger. Show Your Work by Jane Bozarth. Impact and Excellence by Sheri Chaney Jones.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Software solutions keep the nonprofit sector in motion. 67% of nonprofits use a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to track donations and manage supporter communications. That’s just the start—nonprofit software tools come in many varieties, offering support for marketing, event planning, form building, and much more.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Getting started with nonprofit fundraising can be a thrilling journey. For more information on setting fundraising goals, please see our resource, How Nonprofits Can Set (And Meet) Fundraising Goals. The average nonprofit has a 28.59% email open rate, while small organizations report open rates as high as 45.7%. You can help!

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2022

Process automation can be scary for nonprofits because it can feel like you are giving up some control. With a clear understanding of what business process automation means to your nonprofit, you can identify ways to save time on your fund accounting management and increase efficiency across your organization. The average U.S.

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Candid

JULY 12, 2022

Many people have amazing ideas for creating a nonprofit or public-benefit project, but aren’t sure how to get started or find funding. Fiscal sponsorship is when a nonprofit organization agrees to assume legal and financial oversight for a charitable activity or project that does not have its own tax-exempt status.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Note from Beth: At last year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference, I was lucky enough to join a “birds of a feather” lunch table. The topic was bullet journaling and the table host was nonprofit tech colleague Ma’ayan Alexander. BuJo for nonprofit professionals. What is the Bullet Journal System?

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Socialbrite

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Editor’s note: Wiza is offering its Pro account for free (with 100 email credits) to any nonprofit. How to send cold emails for your nonprofit. Below are some cold emailing techniques specifically tailored for nonprofits. Use this knowledge to your advantage. Tell stories as part of your nonprofit’s outreach.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2018

It could be 100% in that participants provide the content by connecting with others and sharing experience and knowledge. Another option is to briefly share some content or a framework to kick off the participant knowledge sharing. Each section lists best practices and processes for being a digital nonprofit.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Starting a monthly giving program is a great use of your time because monthly donors are the lifeblood of a small nonprofit – bringing in sustainable revenue and creating a safety net of loyal supporters. . These nonprofits have gotten really good at making it easy for people to understand how their donation will make a difference.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

Your nonprofit is on a never ending journey to understand your supporters. When you have a strong grasp of your audience’s motivations, you can increase donations, volunteer hours, advocacy actions, and the overall public opinion of your nonprofit. This is done through a process called nonprofit market research.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 10, 2023

Marketing has only gotten more complex over the years as nonprofits need to consider digital promotional methods such as SEO , social media presence, and targeted online advertisements. . To help your nonprofit refine your marketing strategy, this article will explore five ways to promote your merchandise: .

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Bloomerang

MAY 27, 2021

A recent study by Fidelity Charitable – the USA’s biggest grantmaking public charity – reported that two out of three volunteers had reduced or halted their participation at a nonprofit which before COVID-19 , they’d previously offered their time to. A typical example comes from Calnonprofits , the association for Californian nonprofits. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

The idea is not only for participants to acquire the skills and knowledge to host a successful giving day, but for them share and transform practices together. Storytelling or rather story sharing isn’t just for presentations , it can help build your nonprofit’s capacity. Have each member of the team share a story.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

posted by Cambria Bowman Fall 2016 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. One must not valorize the knowledge and values the giver intends to share. With this, organizations must collaborate and answer: What nonprofit outreach methods are most effective for community engagement?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 17, 2021

Advice for nonprofits on going from web forms to results. Together they are a powerful set of tools for nonprofits, especially with integrations to automatically sync data between them. If you have more complex needs for your nonprofit CRM and Salesforce integration, you might consider pursuing custom development. Conclusion .

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Working in the nonprofit sector is hard. And salaries in many nonprofit organizations can’t compete with the for-profit sector. According to The Council of Nonprofits 2023 Nonprofit Workforce Survey , almost three quarters of nonprofits that completed the survey have current openings at their organization.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 8, 2023

Online giving is one of the fastest-growing donation methods. In 2022, online giving grew by 12.1% , motivating nonprofits to find more ways to connect with their supporters through digital channels. To point direct mail readers to your digital campaigns, your nonprofit can: Use engaging snippets.

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