Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

I posted some nonprofit technology trends and news late last month, but found some late breaking nptech news items I wanted to add. This is technology for good news from India. Mashable reports that the world's first mobile phone specifically designed for sight-impaired people is under development. Accessibility.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

It is the 21st-century version of a phone call. Two weeks later, you get their end-of-year appeal in the mail. When she was 26 she launched Girlstart, a non-profit empowering girls in math, science, engineering and technology in the living room of her apartment with $500 and a credit card. What should you text your donors?

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2020

With merely a click of a mouse or tap on a phone, individuals can quickly learn about and donate to nonprofit organizations. On the other hand, direct mail decreased by 26 percent. Thanks to technology the world is literally at one’s fingertips. In addition, because of technology information is available 24/7.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

She advises nonprofits to accelerate their fundraising and engagement efforts through giving and marketing strategies via digital technologies. Make sure your website is mobile optimized for donors using their cell phones. 4) Add to Mailing List. You did it: your donation appeal was a success. 2) Encourage to Volunteer.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 14, 2019

Because of technological advancements and corporate downsizing, more individuals find it necessary to strike out on their own and offer their services as freelancers. You can contact the agency of your choice and with a phone call get in touch with their physical office, which in most cases you can also physically visit if you prefer.

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M+R

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Anyone using Apple’s iMessage, Apple Mail, or Private Browsing Mode in Safari (with the option to enable it outside of Private Browsing). Apple Mail is Apple’s email client. Link Tracking Protection applies to any email address used in Apple Mail, regardless if it’s an apple email address or not. About 17% of the U.S.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 25, 2022

All mobile users need to do is hold up their phone or device to scan the QR code—typically using a camera app—and the link associated appears. New Technology Made Simple. It’s all about coming up with creative uses for what is essentially a simple technology. Then they can tap and go! Event Promotion.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

With the right preparations and technology, you can host a successful virtual gala that raises funds, helps your nonprofit strengthen connections, and engages your supporters in a fun evening. Direct mail. Traditional mail isn’t dead by a long shot. Marketing specialists. Tech experts. Call and text.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

We all live in a world filled with technology, which can prove to be a help and hinderance to our work and personal lives. Furthermore, for those of us in the nonprofit world who rely on technology every day to do our jobs, the efficiencies gained by this technology can make a significant impact in the funds we deliver to improve social good.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

Here are the most common communication channels nonprofits use and what types of messages they work best for: Direct mail. Direct mail is best suited for older donors who may be less technologically savvy. Phone call. Some younger donors may also appreciate the effort behind a handwritten thank-you letter.

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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. Your admins need the training the most of all.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2018

2) It doesn’t display well on phones or tablets. If your site doesn’t have a responsive design (meaning it displays well on computers, phones, and tablets), it’s time for an upgrade. View your nonprofit’s website on a computer, tablet and phone and test these important actions: Complete an online form. Growing your mailing list.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2017

One of the workshops was focused on technology wellness in the nonprofit workplace , more specifically how to avoid collaboration overload. Part of the reason is that technology has blurred the lines between work time and time off according to research. Is it habit or are you addicted to getting the notice that you have mail?

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Communication Preferences: Which groups of donors like to be communicated with via email, social media, direct mail, or phone calls? Maybe pick up the phone and call a few of your donors! So maybe you only need to mail 500 rather than 5,000 printed donation forms every year. It Is A Win/Win! It is a win/win!

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TechImpact

MAY 12, 2014

Daily we spend 9 minutes on email via a mobile device, that is 7,6% of the total 119 minutes we use our phone per day. The number of mobile e-mail users is predicted to grow 28% in 2014 and 23% in 2015 – The Radicati Group “Email Statistics Report, 2013-2017?. ExactTarget – “The 2012 channel preference survey” (2012).

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TechImpact

JULY 16, 2014

Nonprofits are leveraging the power of technology to store more information around their donors, to better meet their expectations, and cater to what they’re looking for. Direct mail. Phone calls. Fundraising Tech donors fundraising nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech' But what are donors looking for? Home or cell?

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TechImpact

AUGUST 27, 2013

TechSoup discusses unified communication (UC), which is a type of internal communication structure that combines text messaging, web conferencing, email, video, and instant messaging, among other technologies to connect employees more effective and efficiently. Office phones. Yes, an obvious one.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Instead of picking up the phone to call a friend, we might text them an address or a date and time to meet up for lunch or a volunteer shift. Mobile messaging is a useful part of a multi-channel fundraising and engagement strategy , given the state of email and direct mail.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 7, 2011

As social media taught us, those nonprofits who act quickly and embrace emerging trends tend to experience the highest success rate, and similar to the rise of e-advocacy and “E-mail Action Networks&# beginning in 2000-01, the nonprofit sector is on the brink of transitioning their e-advocacy efforts to the Mobile Web.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 23, 2012

Contrary to its title, the last four chapters of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits are dedicated to mobile technology and mobile fundraising. That said, below is an excerpt from Chapter 10: Group Text Messaging and Text-to-Give Technology. and your “Thank You” landing pages and e-mails.

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Achieve

JANUARY 6, 2021

You have “donors” – not “email donors,” “direct mail donors” or “online donors.”. Don’t forget to incorporate an ask through phone calls during this month. . Launch the campaign with direct mail, followed by two emails and a solicitation on the last day of the year. . 5 Things to Remember: . About the Author. Clay Williams.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 12, 2023

Not only have the past several years forced everyone to interact more virtually, but technology also changes quickly, making it essential to stay up-to-date with online fundraising trends. According to a recent study , the average American picks up their phone once every ten minutes. Now you have something to post!

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

But what you may not have anticipated was that $41m of these dollars flowed through mobile phones via “premium text messages.” As it turns out, The Red Cross used but one of several common methods to generate revenue from mobile phone owners. Your nonprofit receives a check in the mail 30 to 90 days later. This, you expected.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Not one to shy or fear new technology, I’ll be one of the first to ditch cash completely and transfer my credit cards to a mobile wallet service on my iPhone when it becomes available. That technology has served the nonprofit sector well, but no doubt in the coming age of mobile wallets that process will seem cumbersome.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2014

Our lead story in this issue of TechSoup’s Nonprofit Technology News is the creation of the Mobile Giving Alliance that will help charities develop their mobile giving. Fund for UNICEF, and United Way Worldwide to bring more mobile technology resources charities. The data would be retrievable if the owner recovers the phone.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 15, 2022

As technology continues to evolve, your supporters are online more than ever. Let’s focus on these four main channels: Direct mail. Yes, physical mail can be a part of digital marketing! In fact, consumers are likely to spend 25% more when you use direct mail and email together. Integrating Nonprofit Marketing Channels.

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TechImpact

JULY 29, 2014

You can customize your CRM to track how different individuals like to be contacted (email, phone, direct mail), or if those individuals like to only be contacted about a specific service or offering (events, volunteer opportunities, seminars), or even track what time of year they like to be contacted based on their past interactions.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Integrations: Explain how the CRM integrates with other platforms in your nonprofit’s technology stack. If you need assistance customizing training to specific roles, consider working with a nonprofit technology consultant. Remove duplicates, correct inaccuracies, and validate contact information like email addresses and phone numbers.

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Forum One

MARCH 20, 2023

The Forum One team is excited to be back in person at the annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) , which is taking place this year at the Denver Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. We are counting down the days until April 12-14 when we can connect with you in Denver at #23NTC! We’d love to connect with you while we’re there.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Or, if you rent a list of names and addresses and send a direct mail piece to everyone on that list, you probably won’t recoup enough in donations to make that a worthwhile expense. This is a WHOLE other issue – how to succeed at direct mail fundraising.). Did that annual appeal you send through the mail perform well?

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Achieve

JULY 28, 2022

Integrated Technology. Most Millennial and Gen Z donors think of checkbooks and mailing as outdated. reveal that only 6% of Millennials are inspired to give via direct mail compared to 18% of Boomers. . Integrated Technology. it’s important to find a payment processing system that integrates with your existing technology.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Nonprofits that have the resources or connections to tap into media, celebrity or large e-mail lists have done well, but many others are simply breaking even (or not). Webinar: How Nonprofits Can Successfully Utilize Mobile Websites, Group Texting and Text-to-Give Technology. 2) In your Facebook Profile Pic. 4) In your videos.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

As a thought leader in your school—whether you are a director of technology, an assistant head of school, an academic dean, a database administrator, or something else—it is your job to ensure that you are choosing the right piece of school software to best fit the mission and needs of your school. Now what do you do? Magic, I tell you!

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Qgiv

JANUARY 3, 2024

Text-to-give is a text fundraising method, similar to text-to-donate, that allows your supporters to donate to your organization using their cell phones via text messaging. Text-to-give allows your donors to give through their phone bill, while text-to-donate takes your donors to a mobile donation form to complete their transactions.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Those running the program discount the importance of face-to-face meetings and phone calls believing a strong social media presence and e-mail marketing push is all it takes for success. through emails, personal notes or just a quick phone call. Stay in constant contact with your supporters throughout the crowdfunding process.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 28, 2010

as follows: Web 1.0 = Websites, e-mail newsletters and “Donate Now” buttons. is one person or organization pushing content out to many people via websites and e-mail newsletters. It’s the Internet on the go fueled by mobile phones and tablets. Group text campaigns function like e-mail newsletters in Web 1.0… and Web 3.0

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

Giving Days are growing in popularity, but they are also increasingly more engaging with the improvements in technology. A giving day was attractive to our team because they are time-limited, technology-driven, can raise a substantial amount in a short time period, and often increase the number of first-time donors to an institution.

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