EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

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. Check out our last installment here ! Drink more water!

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

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.  Here are a few key ways to mobilize your advocates: Provide training opportunities.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Roughly 90% of cell phones in the U.S. 0075 per message sent, $500 in-kind grants for nonprofits available ([link] Twilio studio allows for custom message flows but requires some knowledge of platform to customize. Note that giving through cell phone carrier is organized through the Mobile Giving Foundation. Twilio.org.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 19, 2014

Whether it be a phone call, email, or direct mail sent out, through a CRM, your nonprofit can track how a person responds to a certain type of communication method, know whether or not they’ve donated, how they’ve donated, and almost anything else you want to track. We just stressed the importance of training your administrators.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 15, 2024

Are you taking advantage of this time your customers spend on their phones and computers? To ensure your website does its job in converting first-time visitors into customers, remember to: Make the website mobile-friendly. Then, that page can include a link customers can use to book an appointment.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 22, 2024

Develop an email and/or phone number acquisition program. Optimize content and messaging for mobile and search. And when you can then transmit that knowledge to others. Develop user-friendly donation landing pages and gift processing. Develop a direct mail donor acquisition program. Develop a monthly giving program.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

As smartphones and tablets grow in popularity, mobile optimization is something libraries and nonprofits should pay close attention to in the coming year. Responsive web design (also known as mobile optimization) refers to designing a site to provide an optimal viewing experience across a wide range of devices. Why Mobile?

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 16, 2022

Your website isn’t mobile responsive. Make sure your email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses are all current. Your website isn’t mobile-responsive. Over half of today’s website traffic occurs on mobile devices. Ensuring a mobile-responsive website is an important part of your mobile strategy.

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Achieve

MAY 24, 2024

For example, if a donor gave to your organization in the past and optionally added their phone number in the donation form submission, you’re permitted to opt them into your campaign on their behalf. Just make sure you provide a simple option for donors to opt out of your text messages if they choose to do so, such as texting “STOP.”

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Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2013

Whether you're planning some spring cleaning around your budget or preparing for tax season, there are an assortment of mobile apps to help you stay organized. Did you know that TechSoup's most popular accounting technology donation programs have mobile apps? Financial and Accounting Tools. Prepping for Tax Season.

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Qgiv

MAY 6, 2021

Text fundraising is a popular method of charitable giving facilitated by messages on a mobile device. For both text-to-donate and text-to-give, nonprofit organizations need a short code (shortened phone number) and campaign keyword. Text-to-give is a carrier-based mobile fundraising method.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

1) Launch a new website that is mobile-optimized. Tools such as Wix , Weebly , and Squarespace enable small NGOs to launch modern, well-designed websites that are mobile compatible and easy to update. Before each training I review the Web presence for each NGO in attendance. However,ngo and.ong will be available soon.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Reports of violence and of peace efforts could be placed via the web or mobile phone. What’s important to note here is that unlike wiki or websites, the direct forms of content creation, with Ushahidi citizens only needed to know the number to which they send reports from their phone. Thousands of reports were placed via SMS.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 21, 2011

We're going mobile crazy here on Connection Cafe! From mobile payments to the great app debate , mobile is a red-hot topic in the nonprofit sector. Add another feather to your hat of mobile knowledge with this post by Lara Koch. Phones are awesome because they give us options! 1104 mobile where to start.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Next, a utomate emails on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis so your board has access to all necessary information without getting lost in the minutiae of your AMS. When you empower board members with knowledge, they’ll prioritize new opportunities and see the reason behind adopt ing flexible organizational practices.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

What’s more, those that do have a website often have one that is dated, doesn’t perform well in search engine rankings or can’t be viewed on mobile devices – a website that is no longer fit for purpose. But if it’s old, not optimised for search engines, or not mobile-friendly, then it probably isn’t doing a great job.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Are you “managing up” your CEO to guide executive leadership toward greater fundraising knowledge and action? Launch a Text-To-Give, or Text-To-Donate drive : Your donor likely has a cell phone. In fact, according to slicktext.com, 85 percent of customers report favoring smartphone messaging over email or phone calls.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 2, 2014

The term is a play on “ organizational memory ” which is defined as is the accumulated body of data, information, and informal learning created in the course of an organization’s existence or known as “Knowledge Management.” This understanding allows employees to seek out the right peers for information in the future.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

Kyle Gregory is CEO/Co-Founder of Give Back Nation , a nonprofit serving other nonprofits with vetted tools, knowledge, coaching, strategy, implementation, and concierge support to help maximize efficiency, increase fundraising, and expand impact across the country. Put them front and center on your website and collateral materials.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 18, 2016

Inspiring donors to give online is an art form that requires juxtaposed creative writing and design , along with a working knowledge of how altruistic human behavior is manifested and triggered online. billion (2016 Ericsson Mobility Report). That number is set to nearly double in the next five years due to mobile technology.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

Luckily, after a few COVID-19 Zoom phone calls and a bunch of trial and error, we got the “Success!” There is a plethora of knowledge out there that I’ll be continuing to tap into and learn from whenever I need to. We’ve also developed a OneRoster API and endpoints that students and parents can access via mobile apps.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Michael is the VP of Account Management and Business Development at Mobile Commons. Mobile Commons is a Convio partner and they have just launched Mobile Advocate - A new product integrated with Convio Luminate and designed to drive targeted advocacy phone calls from the web or SMS. Build a mobile list now.

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Care2

JULY 11, 2013

While I have close to two decades of experience in the nonprofit field and love to share my experiences and data, I’m lucky to be surrounded by such smart nptech folks who share their knowledge with me. Mobile phone use in campaigns is not just about text messaging, but about leveraging missed calls.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

What’s more, those that do have a website often have one that is dated, doesn’t perform well in search engine rankings or can’t be viewed on mobile devices – a website that is no longer fit for purpose. But if it’s old, not optimised for search engines, or not mobile-friendly, then it probably isn’t doing a great job.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

The problem lies in thinking of editing as a process of correction — where a better, more knowledgeable, or more experienced writer fixes the shortcomings in a draft. You are a person whose job is to carry passion and in-depth knowledge about your particular cause or organization. They might not get breaking news alerts on their phone.

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Gyrus

MAY 31, 2016

Let us look at some of the top technology trends taking place in the training and Development Industry: Mobile Learning : According to e- Marketer, the number of smartphone users in the United States is estimated to reach 207.2 This widespread adoption of mobile phones as well as other mobile devices such as tablets, e-reader, etc.

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Qgiv

JULY 29, 2021

Mobile fundraising empowers people to give on the go! Whether supporters are donating through text or accessing your online donation page on their smartphones, it’s imperative that your organization has the tools, resources, and best practices to conduct a successful mobile fundraising campaign. What Is Mobile Fundraising?

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Media Cause

JUNE 28, 2022

Optimize your form for mobile devices. . While some donation form improvements can be made by upgrading your technology, you can also likely implement many optimizations yourself with little to no coding knowledge. For example, you might swap out buttons altogether for a banner for the mobile version of your site.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Erica has been an immensely important source of knowledge for our work with emergency response, filling our heads with information, contacts, and context. mobile apps nonprofit mobile phone Caravan Studios nonprofits data' My colleague Anna Jaeger and I jumped at the chance to attend the drill and learn more.

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2014

Restless Knowledge Sharing. One thing I’ve noticed about the NTEN award winners is their restless knowledge sharing in an array of subjects all over the place – not just in their own organizations. He is co-founder of Roo.io , a handy tool to record phone interviews on mobile devices. " Resources.

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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. Mobile payments: Mobile wallets and apps enable quick donations through smartphones.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 23, 2024

Read on so you’re prepared to take advantage of the wealth of experience and knowledge that Blackbaud support experts offer when needed. TeamRaiser is Blackbaud’s highly customizable peer-to-peer fundraising software, equipped with tools to help nonprofits organize their P2P events and mobilize supporters through custom fundraising pages.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 7, 2013

This is a most exciting development: it means that anyone with a cheap MP3 player or a phone that plays MP3s can have access to our books. Our partners are responsible for verifying and maintaining records of each member’s proof of disability – a process that is best done with local knowledge.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2013

On the heels of TechSoup Global's 2012 Global Cloud Computing Survey Results , Tech Impact is poised to tackle one of the "major barriers to cloud computing adoption," according to the survey respondents - lack of knowledge. Cloud-Based Phone Systems for Nonprofits Wednesday, April 17, Noon to 1 p.m. No problem.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 12, 2012

In celebration of the launch of Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, Microsoft announced the Windows 8 Apps for Social Good Contest in partnership with NetSquared. The Windows 8 Apps for Social Good contest challenges anyone to design an app for Windows 8 or Windows Phone 8 that can make a positive difference. Test and Refine.

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Forum One

MAY 25, 2021

So take this knowledge and apply it to your own mission-driven omnichannel marketing strategy. Users can check their app balance in the app, at the store, online, or by phone. How are you talking to your users on the phone, through text, in your chatbot, on social media?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Instagram is a photo-sharing app (for Android phones and the iPhone) that has a built-in social network. Andreas decided to build his own using a basic photo printer (he used the Canon Selphy CP800, which retails between $75 and 90) and a script that can download photos from your phone to a computer. Andreas used this workflow.

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