Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

There are many ways your nonprofit can test the AI waters , h owever, in this post, we’re focusing on how you can use AI to improve your organization’s written content. Google’s Bard is a generative language model from Google AI, trained on a massive dataset of text and code.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The growing interest from donors and nonprofits alike in sustainer programs is an opportunity to test and do something different. With testing, nonprofits can experiment and improve on what communications work best for their sustainer audience. Use your technology to your advantage, even if it is a simple A/B test.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Grants can be a wonderful vehicle to fund a new program or expand an existing one; however, if your organization is new to the “grant world,” you may be unfamiliar with the work involved with both applying and managing grants. Is that the case with your organization? Do you have a well-defined mission statement?

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John Kenyon

APRIL 11, 2024

For nonprofits and grantmaking organizations committed to racial equity, using artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) raises important concerns. The chatbot might respond to a Black visitor’s query with more curt or stereotypical language versus a white visitor’s query. Monitor and update.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE , Founder and CEO at The International Social Impact Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, adapting to the digital realm has become a pivotal challenge. Among the innovative tools that have garnered attention is ChatGPT.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Machine Learning, predictive modeling, and natural language processing are a few of the ways AI makes data more meaningful. Take a Test Drive You might think the combination of AI and data is a superpower reserved for corporate behemoths. Several providers offer open source or limited free access, which is a great way to test options.

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Candid

MAY 14, 2024

It’s also the perfect time to do a social media audit for your nonprofit organization. A social media audit involves reviewing your organization’s complete social media presence, not just analyzing the metrics (to learn about assessing metrics, read my article on creating a social media plan ).

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. They are charged with posing and answering significant questions like these: Why was our organization founded?

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Remote work was one of those unsettling tests. Our colleague Stuart Meyer,* who at the time was CEO of the National Barbeque and Grilling Association, a fully virtual organization, made this comment. “We Organizations that were reluctant to update systems corrected deficits. We organized the usual Zoom happy hours.

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

It is the responsibility of senior management to plan the use of AI carefully in order to ensure that no harm is done to people inside and outside of the organization. Replacing staff or volunteer counselors with bots to save money has been viewed as a quick fix for some organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2014

Use human centered design principles, not your arrogance of thinking you know what works for your audience without testing. Good testing begins with a hypothesis and collecting data to understand if you are right or wrong. His creativity: I have a theory and I’m going to test it. Don’t let your vision become delusional.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2024

The low-code, no-code revolution has made it possible for anyone at your organization to create software applications without all the extra overhead of traditional software development. How can your organization embrace the speed and power of low-code development and still have the peace of mind that your data is protected ?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

By Jen Frazier , President at Firefly Partners – a women-owned, LGBTQ+ certified, and minority-owned digital marketing agency that develops accessible online experiences that empower progressive organizations to thrive. A/B testing can help determine the most effective sending days and times for an organization’s unique supporter base.

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

A recent Salesforce survey found that more than a quarter of respondents are using AI tools at work, more than half of whom are using AI that is not approved by their organizations, including in the social sector. Additionally, there is a risk that language AI systems can misunderstand special vocabulary or cultural language.

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Forum One

MARCH 12, 2024

AI tools are already being used by many organizations to brainstorm ideas, find efficiencies, and explore new ways of working. Successful organizations are leveraging the power of AI and social media to create more meaningful connections and foster community engagement. Drafting and testing. Optimizing reach.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. They are charged with posing and answering significant questions like these: Why was our organization founded?

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Make sure your ask is clear and to the point: Trade complex language for simple phrasing and remove jargon in order to make sure supporters understand your call to action. But the real test is whether or not they’ll do the work of volunteering time and effort. Don’t just ask once: You’ll need to ask a lot to get a lot.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

To answer these questions and put experts’ advice to the test, I decided to ask my peers. Is more likely to support organizations that have strong brands and social media accounts. Feels loyal to organizations that align with their values and have a positive impact on the world. Invest in Instagram. Prioritize shareable content.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Note: This is the second in a series of posts about usability testing your website from guest author Brandon Granger, Senior Interaction Designer for Blackbaud. In the first part of this series , we talked about why you should test your website and donation form with real supporters. Not the language of your organization or website.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

If you don’t have a website, people think you’re not a real organization. Pulling up your website is like meeting your organization for the first time and you want to make a good impression. Seeing your website is often the first experience someone has with your organization. Spiff up your home page. First things first!

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fusionSpan

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Ever since, Salesforce has been testing, launching and expanding those AI capabilities, giving organizations using the platform more and more insight and efficiency, so they can make the most of every opportunity and deliver the best customer, donor or membership experience. Ready to supercharge your Salesforce with AI?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Invest in Every Donor Relationship You should be investing enough time and effort in donor relationships to make their financial investment in your organization worth it to them. It’s about doing what you can to help your donor feel a connection to your organization. See the hero language? It’s about an equal exchange of value.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 27, 2022

Picture this: you’re scrolling through a nonprofit’s website, feeling inspired by the organization’s mission. The button takes you right to the organization’s online donation page, where you quickly complete the donation form. Use urgent, actionable language. Use A/B testing to assess the effectiveness of your CTAs.

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

ChatGPT is an advanced AI language model that processes vast amounts of information to generate responses to questions and statements entered by the user. This model was developed by Open AI and is one of the few language models to pass the Turing Test. Let’s take a look at how you can leverage this tool for your organization.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

I’m referring to ChatGPT , a revolutionary language model developed by OpenAI that’s changing the game in every industry. ChatGPT (Chat Generated Paragraph Techniques) is an advanced natural language processing tool to provide information and cobble content together based on prompts entered by a user. Well, there’s a solution.

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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. Organizations can use a donation form on their website or social media channels to solicit donations from anywhere in the world. Can they access your organization on demand?

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

Devi shared some inspiring examples of how the technology can serve missions and stakeholders, including disaster response organizations leveraging AI to predict and respond to crises more efficiently, and educational nonprofits using AI for tailored learning experiences.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 5, 2009

I think this comparison, and context, is a great example of why local (read: non-global) organizations are still key in social change work, and why we need to be building stronger networks for data and information sharing. Instead, we want to keep the power to address issues in the hands of organizations spread around the world.

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M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

And to unite departments across your organization. We weren’t sure what messaging angle to take with Pi Day after taking a step back from Penny Pi, so we started with message testing. If you saw an ad, and later read an email, you’d know it was the same, just from the language. But momentum builds year over year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

The first indicator of a successful nonprofit organization is the amount of time they spend on the details that bring their fundraising campaigns to life right from the start. Customizing default social media language to display when campaigns are shared. A successful nonprofit dedicates time early on to master the details.

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Forum One

APRIL 30, 2024

The following is a comprehensive guide to help organizations looking to build a conversational AI that is enhanced by the use of RAG, including considerations for planning, design, and technology stack. It’s important to be able to test various pre-trained models to determine which delivers the best results.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Once your organization decides it needs an app, the next step is to determine what technology to use. For example, if you are making an app that is highly graphics-intensive, building your app using a native programming language of each operating system is the way to go. Native apps.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 6, 2020

Similarly, trade association memberships are primarily made up of organizations, yet most of their interactions are with individuals. Associations need technology that facilitates business with both individuals and organizations. The percentage of code lines quality-tested in a software product is known as “ code coverage.”

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CauseVox

JUNE 3, 2024

You can run your donation page through Google Search Console to test it! Use emotive language and copy – remember people respond more to stories and emotion than they do to facts and figures Put the donor in the story – use “you” instead of “us.”

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Some nonprofits have approached this additional registration step by providing multiple lines to reduce wait times, so those guests who have vaccination cards—or proof of a recent negative COVID test—can enter the event right away, while special situations are handled by staff elsewhere.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

According to a guideline published by M+R, a useful quick test for your own messaging is to simply answer the question: If the subject of this story were to read it, how would they feel? Finding the balance in your organization. These guidelines can apply to all sectors of the nonprofit landscape: Use “person-first” language.

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