Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2014

How would they engage enough of the global development community to test the prototype, and after that how would they get people to actually use it? The worksheets are categorized by what the team or organization hopes to achieve. Test and improve. Lucy Kimbell: Social Design Menu Method. Develop a clear plan.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Predictive modeling reveals future outcomes and trends with greater accuracy than traditional methods, enabling proactive decision-making and change management. Take a Test Drive You might think the combination of AI and data is a superpower reserved for corporate behemoths. The team watches data and member behavior.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Traditional methods, like direct mail, are still important for reaching older or less tech-oriented supporters. A/B testing can help determine the most effective sending days and times for an organization’s unique supporter base. However, this is not a universal rule.

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Candid

MAY 1, 2024

In addition, our user experience team conducts extensive research—surveys, interviews, usability tests, and data analysis on specific areas where we know there is a need. And as our design and engineering teams build, we test. And with each significant release, we conduct more formal testing.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

There are a few types of online fraud nonprofits should look out for, but one of the most prevalent is card testing. Card testing is when someone tests if stolen card numbers are processing payments by making small donations to nonprofits, often appearing as spam donations to an organization.

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Kindful

AUGUST 28, 2023

Come join our team of talented individuals who are passionate about building relationships within our team, with our partners, and with our customers that enable Kindful to make a real difference in the nonprofit market with our fully integrated online fundraising CRM. Write tests & make sure they pass.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

We couldn’t have guessed that the pandemic would give our recommendations a test drive so quickly. Teamed with Co-Founder, Chip Massey, a former FBI hostage negotiator, this duo could persuade Ebenezer Scrooge to launch a charity. Our research resulted in two books dedicated to positioning executives for success in digital markets.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 6, 2020

In doing so, the Nimble AMS team can easily adapt the solution to meet nearly every membership structure. A sandbox is a testing environment where you can test code changes separately from your live production environment. The percentage of code lines quality-tested in a software product is known as “ code coverage.”

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Run NCOA and address standardization, test email addresses, remove deceased record — this is a year-round effort, but extra important for a big end-of-year push.” Tracking the status of your pledges and developing a follow-up method as deadlines approach is key. Scrub your data so it’s extra squeaky clean for your campaign!

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Global Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

The program provides nonprofits with a team of experts and software that will help organizations leverage their data to drive impact with AI. Anacostia Riverkeeper’s team regularly tests the water quality, but current methods take days for the results to come back. coli levels in the water are at unsafe levels.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 6, 2021

That can result in system downtime, which means your IT team must jump in to provide extra support (and/or you must hire outside help) while your staff’s work is interrupted. In contrast, vendors that regularly push out automatic upgrades are continuously developing, testing, and releasing smaller batches of code.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

Best of all, you really only need to adopt a few proven and productive cultivation and engagement methods to start converting your peer-to-peer event participants into monthly donors. Team Diabetes knew its P2P endurance event was flatlining. Their goal was to ensure the person coming to sign up for the event followed through.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Clearly, the V2I team needed a quick pivot to a new way to achieve their mission. Enter the Salesforce Ignite team, whose mission it is to help our most ambitious Salesforce customers accelerate their human-centered transformation journey. For Ignite, this pro bono project represented a new way of volunteering.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2021

Nonprofit teams have a lot on their plates: not only do they have to run their programs as best they can to help their beneficiaries, but they have to run their internal organization also. Impact management helps nonprofit teams collect and use impact data to make informed decisions about their programs.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Test your donation process before the actual day. . As soon as your communication materials are ready to go and your team is on the right page, test out the methods and systems you’ll use to attract donors and accept donations. Pay special attention to any points of friction in the donation process before you go live.

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Forum One

APRIL 13, 2023

This is a good point to get representative members of different teams in a room together to map out the current service delivery. You likely choose the right methods from that list based on the context and goals of the research. ⇒ This can be a fun stage to bring your team back together to generate as many different ideas as you can.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

One tried-and-true method that has stood the test of time is the brick fundraiser. Whether you’re representing a school, church, memorial, museum, hospital, sports team, or park, a brick fundraiser offers a unique and enduring way to engage supporters while leaving a lasting mark.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

While traditional methods can still impact supporters, more and more organizations interested in starting an advocacy initiative look to virtual campaigns first. With the right best practices, video conferencing can allow your team to forge personal connections with supporters, no matter how remote. Stay in touch with supporters.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Now’s the perfect time for us to take a step back and celebrate the team that has built Nimble AMS over the last decade. . It’s been pretty amazing getting to see the different aspects of our development process as well as so many talented teams. Prior to Nimble AMS, I started out as a member of the QA team. And, are we ever.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 14, 2019

Continuous delivery is a method in which software developers keep producing valuable software code in short cycles so it can be reliably released to customers at any time. The modern software world has embraced a strategy of continuously delivering product improvements to customers because of these important benefits.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

This gives your team time to prepare and align on strategy and timelines. Direct mail is the most popular year-end giving marketing method. Planning early allows you to minimize the negative effects of unexpected circumstances and gives your team members enough time to understand their roles and responsibilities.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 30, 2021

Based on the results of their research, they are creating new, innovative methods to present their nonprofits to the public and elevate their fundraising goals to new heights. When successful, it’s a method that hits the mark in making the donor feel they are an integral element to the success of the mission, rather than a casual participant.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Break down your goals into objectives and strategies: Objectives are the specific steps or milestones needed to achieve your goals, while strategies are the methods or tactics you’ll use to accomplish your objectives. These methods can help you gain insights into potential supporters’ preferences, motivations, and concerns.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Let’s walk through some practical ways that you and your team can use data, content, and technology to attract new supporters (and I’ll even toss in some pro tips to help you with execution). You can also test the use of a pop-up box to encourage giving wherever a visitor happens to be on your website.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

Where would you like to test your hypotheses against actual research? With clearly defined objectives, you’ll have guideposts to refer back to throughout the process and keep your team on track. You’d then draft research questions and strategies to test whether these assumptions are true. Designing Your Survey Method.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Involving users at each stage of creation—from discovery to low-fi design to product usability testing—brings emerging ideas to the table and amplifies the voices of those at the front lines of health, the environment, education, and all the global issues our work centers.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Nonprofits are increasingly turning to online payment methods. To be considered PCI compliant, you must: Ensure all systems that store, process or transmit cardholder data have been tested for vulnerability and remediated if necessary. But what do you know about the security requirements for processing credit cards?

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

From bringing in revenue to connecting with constituents, the right technology can save your team time and help you facilitate a better donor experience. The consultant can act as an extension of your team by improving your project’s efficiency, assisting with maintenance, and resolving any technical issues that may arise in the future.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Note: This is the third in a series of posts about usability testing your website from guest author Brandon Granger, Senior Interaction Designer for Blackbaud. In part one , we discussed why you should test your website and part two outlined designing your test. I’ve seen similar results in my testing.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Or, your marketing team may snap an image at an event and edit it on an app to immediately post on Instagram. They offer a 14-day free trial, so you can get a feel for how their software will work for your team. From here, donors can easily update profile information and payment methods, download end-of-year receipts, and more.

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Whole Whale

MAY 19, 2023

Test and iterate : AI-generated images may not always meet your expectations on the first try. Test different prompts and variations to find the best results. Stay informed about the latest advancements in AI image generation to ensure you’re using the most effective methods for your organization.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

So, what are the differences between each method? However, they still take extra effort to build and test (getting simulators set up for your testing team can be especially daunting). These specialized developers or teams must also update and maintain native apps. Keep reading to learn more. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

The Lean method advocates for creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), testing it in small ways and building on what was learned to create something that really addresses audience needs and minimizes wasted effort and resources.

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Global Giving

MARCH 7, 2019

Our team wanted to know: What other currencies could help us connect more GlobalGivers with more community-led organizations? What We Tested. With all the upsides, why did we even need to bother with a test like this? Our Method. Our test focused on GlobalGiving donors based in countries using the euro.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 20, 2022

Flyers are a tried-and-true advertising method to get the community engaged with your event and organization. If you see them as an outdated outreach method, we have great news for you. Test out different shapes. Brainstorm with your team to figure out which call to action style best fits your brand, goals, and target audience.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 14, 2023

Organizations that rely on donations to continue serving their communities or participants, whether they are nonprofits, schools, or sports teams, must focus on providing high-quality donor experiences. On the other hand, there are a few cons of this method to consider, including: Tracking and managing many pledges can be difficult.

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2021

For example, many organizations have had to shift their resources and budgets to create engaging virtual events and online resources for their constituents, audience research is adapting its modes and methods to better understand the behaviors and needs of new and changing audiences. Risk planning helps to navigate uncertainties.

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