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Some of the most powerful players in the world today— from #GivingTuesday to Donald Trump to Airbnb® to the Parkland students—are successful because they understood one thing: people powered mobilization. This article is part of the bbcon 2018 Speaker Series on npENGAGE. MORE
There’s been a lot of talk about mobile throughout the last few years, but it seems that many of us still struggle when it comes to creating a website that can be read easily by mobile browsers. Consider setting up a new domain or subdomain that contains your mobile site. MORE
Today, the term “mobile” covers four primary types of engagement: Mobile messaging : sending text messages to your constituents. Text-to-give : enabling your constituents to text a $5 or $10 donation to your organization, paid via their mobile bill. Author: Guest Blogger. MORE
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. Give mobile users choices on how to give. MORE
The world of mobile marketing has been in development for several years now and businesses of all stripes have “gone mobile”. The organizations that invest in mobile marketing are the ones who will see the most success. MORE
Online Fundraising Going Mobile : s certainly not news that people are increasingly using their mobile phones and tablets to go online. A recent report shows that 78% of Facebook users are now accessing the service through their mobile whilst even online retail sites are seeing a large and growing mobile audience. MORE
So why not engage volunteers where they spend most of their time–on their mobile phone. Check out these 5 tips from VolunteerMatch.com , on engaging volunteers and supporters via a mobile device: Text Reminders. Eventbrite has a mobile app that allows you to do just that! MORE
But as I get older, I'm learning that I can no longer equate mobility with freedom.What is freedom, after all? That is the freedom I long for.Losing mobility is a fact of life, whether it happens to us sooner or later. I was headed on an epic trip. I was, really. MORE
The move to mobile is no longer an unavoidable, upcoming trend. A bevy of new web users are browsing, scrolling and clicking through the endless corridors of the internet using their mobile devices every day. General Mobile Technology nonprofit technology npTech supporters technology MORE
We’re starting a new feature on the Mobile Commons blog! Every week, our Lead Mobile Strategist Ti Chesley will post a roundup of the biggest news in mobile messaging. The post Mobile Messaging News Roundup appeared first on Mobile Commons. MORE
Last week we discussed how mobility is simply not just about technology anymore. As you look ahead to 2013, consider these five tips for managing the mobile world. Mobile Computing data Mobile security MORE
Mobile Fundraising Research Paper 2013 : We examined the fundraising success of 83,866 participants in a variety of fundraising campaigns to help answer this question. What we discovered: 15% of traffic to fundraising and donation pages comes from mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. 23% of participants in peer-driven events and campaigns choose to use mobile technology to help them fundraise for good causes MORE
Regardless … Email Marketing Interactive Mobile Online Fundraising #nptech eMail marketing end of year fundraising fundraising Non-ProfitSurprise, it’s December! Are your end-of-year fundraising emails ready to go out? MORE
Tonia’s the Mobile Strategist for Atlantic Business Technologies. — I used to suspect with a career in mobile technology I was not normal. Today 64% of Americans say they will dump emails not optimized for mobile. Retailers, even states like Maine , are all over mobile web. MORE
Breaking Development April 2011: Mobile First from Breaking Development on Vimeo. Did you miss Luke Wroblewski’s opening keynote at #Tech11? You’re in luck, here’s a handy video of the same talk (different event) for your viewing pleasure. MORE
Thus far, nonprofits have struggled to create mobile apps that their donors and supporters want to use. For 2018, these are the must-download mobile apps to explore. Mobile Media MORE
Yesterday we talked about how many potential online donors give up before completing a transaction when using a mobile device. We know mobile devices are here to stay. Blog Fundraising Leadership Mobile Tech Mobile Technology nonprofits smartphones tablets MORE
There is no debate on what the future of nonprofits in the mobile space looks like. Although many nonprofits are resistant to the idea of doing anything in the mobile due to issues of cost, time and resources the future is staring them in the face. 2) Consumer Reports Mobile Shopper. MORE
If your nonprofit’s website is not optimized for mobile use, this extremely common situation could be costing your nonprofit donors, volunteers, and potential investors. Below are 4 statistics that will undoubtedly make you prioritize your mobile website, effective immediately. MORE
My question is: why aren’t more organizations harnessing this power of mobile messaging to engage with donors and boost their fundraising? Mobile Stats and Facts. The younger generations aren’t the only ones using mobile. Convenience is the heart of mobile giving. MORE
Frank Barry recently blogged about the increasing use of mobile devices to access the web and how nonprofits should adapt their strategies to accommodate for this. Mobile Websites. Without question, a mobile website is the best and easiest place to start your mobile giving. MORE
When you think about someone accessing your nonprofit website from a mobile device, how do you picture them? While that’s probably the case with a lot of your mobile audience, it’s not always true. As a designer of mobile experiences, I too am guilty of these assumptions. MORE
M+R Benchmarks Report , 40% of nonprofit website visitors in the year 2017 were using a mobile phone - a 9% increase from the year prior. And it's not just websites that are affected by the trend toward mobile - more and more communication now happens through cell phones. MORE
To make emails more mobile-friendly, we’ve heard it’s good to include a link to a web page version of the email. And while meant to improve the mobile experience, a web page version can actually hurt your results. MORE
See, the difference with this post is that I’m not just another Interactive Specialist harping on the importance of mobile optimization in the hopes you’ll sign a nice new contract for services. Did you know users are now spending upwards of 60% of their Internet time on mobile devices? MORE
One of the biggest buzz words in the nonprofit sector has been mobile marketing. The intuitively named marketing trend refers to a marketers ability to communicate a message effectively to a consumer via their mobile device. Facebook, 2012) Mobile marketing will account for 15.2% MORE
By now, the move to mobile has been a well documented phenomenon. How much time do we spend on mobile devices per day? How long do we spend checking email on mobile devices? If your nonprofit isn’t sure how to make the move to mobile, Tech Impact has you covered. MORE
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When I say, “mobile donation” you probably think about text-to-give. It’s about a mobile-friendly donation form, which I believe is a key component to any nonprofit mobile presence. Author: Lacey Kruger. MORE
If you’ve been been putting off accepting the growing reality that people read the messages your organization sends on mobile devices, stop right now. Mobile is no longer something we need to worry about at some point in the future. ” line had taken over his mobile in-box. MORE
The mobile revolution is a well covered phenomenon that has captured the imagination of an entire generation of technologists from around the world. Despite this initial push back, there seems to be some misconceptions about the effectiveness of the mobile platform with contemporary web users. MORE
Mobile is an increasingly valuable medium for nonprofits. According to the M+R Benchmarks Reports , in 2018 mobile accounted for 48% of all traffic to nonprofit websites. Part of this can be chalked up to the conversion rates on mobile. mobile MORE
As more people continue to check email on mobile devices, research has found mobile click-throughs are lacking. Email Marketing Interactive Mobile Online Fundraising communication email eMail marketing Non-Profit nonprofit responsive design MORE
The mobile buzzword of the year is "responsive design." Interactive Mobile Nonprofit web design Nonprofit websites responsive designLet's dive into this term and discover what responsive design is all about, why it is important for nonprofits and what your alternatives are if responsive design is not the best fit for your organization. MORE
Most organizations I speak with understand the shift from desktop computing to mobile … Mobile Computing Technology Donor Perspectives email campaign Mobile mobile campaign mobile strategy mobile UX qr code SONI MORE
To anyone and everyone reading this now, no matter your age or location in the world, you are about to experience—and hopefully help pioneer—the most consequential evolution in Internet technology yet: the Global Mobile Revolution. billion (2016 Ericsson Mobility Report). MORE
Mobile on the Campaign Trail Meet the San Francisco team behind Bernie Sanders’s killer organizing app – An article about Hustle, which helped the Sanders campaign connect with young supporters and recruit volunteers using text messages. MORE
I recently attended an excellent webinar with Karen McGrane about Mobile Content Strategy. So, instead of content for desktop computers, mobile devices or iPads, what about creating a single content structure that will allow you to show the SAME content on any device?! MORE
Does your nonprofit send mobile-friendly email? You’ve likely heard about the importance of being mobile-friendly to engage constituents. Maybe even that: Mobile email opens are predicted to surpass desktop opens this year. What mobile email tips do you have to share? MORE
It’s no secret that mobile devices are changing lives across the world, but you might not often think about how they’re changing the way nonprofits do business. Blog Mobile Tech mobile devices Mobile Technology smartphones supporters MORE
Mobile has changed the face of the internet. Responsive web design has gone from a perk, to a need, to a must MORE
Convenience is key in today’s technology driven society, and as a direct result of this fact, mobile giving is poised to rise in 2014. With these alarming stats in mind, here are a few ways your nonprofit can increase their mobile donations in 2014, according to John Simcock of eduserv. MORE
15% of all internet traffic in May came from mobile devices (up from 10% the previous year). Nonprofits have begun to adapt, with many planning/creating mobile-optimized websites. Here are a few mobile trends that will begin to impact nonprofits : Mobile SEO. Mobile Email. MORE
In part 1 of Mobilize Those Mobile Eyes , I wrote about the different facets of the mobile channel that your organization can use to engage your constituents. In other cases, you may need to work with a proxy provider to deliver a mobilized version of your site. MORE
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JUNE 10, 2019
Mobile is an increasingly valuable medium for nonprofits. According to the M+R Benchmarks Reports , in 2018 mobile accounted for 48% of all traffic to nonprofit websites. Part of this can be chalked up to the conversion rates on mobile. mobile
NetWits
JANUARY 8, 2013
As more people continue to check email on mobile devices, research has found mobile click-throughs are lacking. Email Marketing Interactive Mobile Online Fundraising communication email eMail marketing Non-Profit nonprofit responsive design
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Connection Cafe
MARCH 9, 2012
Today, the term “mobile” covers four primary types of engagement: Mobile messaging : sending text messages to your constituents. Text-to-give : enabling your constituents to text a $5 or $10 donation to your organization, paid via their mobile bill. Author: Guest Blogger.
NetWits
APRIL 15, 2013
Does your nonprofit send mobile-friendly email? You’ve likely heard about the importance of being mobile-friendly to engage constituents. Maybe even that: Mobile email opens are predicted to surpass desktop opens this year. What mobile email tips do you have to share?
Everyaction
JUNE 11, 2018
M+R Benchmarks Report , 40% of nonprofit website visitors in the year 2017 were using a mobile phone - a 9% increase from the year prior. And it's not just websites that are affected by the trend toward mobile - more and more communication now happens through cell phones.
NetWits
JANUARY 30, 2013
The mobile buzzword of the year is "responsive design." Interactive Mobile Nonprofit web design Nonprofit websites responsive designLet's dive into this term and discover what responsive design is all about, why it is important for nonprofits and what your alternatives are if responsive design is not the best fit for your organization.
NetWits
FEBRUARY 6, 2011
There’s been a lot of talk about mobile throughout the last few years, but it seems that many of us still struggle when it comes to creating a website that can be read easily by mobile browsers. Consider setting up a new domain or subdomain that contains your mobile site.
TechImpact
FEBRUARY 20, 2014
If your nonprofit’s website is not optimized for mobile use, this extremely common situation could be costing your nonprofit donors, volunteers, and potential investors. Below are 4 statistics that will undoubtedly make you prioritize your mobile website, effective immediately.
AFP Blog
JUNE 26, 2014
Online Fundraising Going Mobile : s certainly not news that people are increasingly using their mobile phones and tablets to go online. A recent report shows that 78% of Facebook users are now accessing the service through their mobile whilst even online retail sites are seeing a large and growing mobile audience.
Connection Cafe
JULY 19, 2012
I recently attended an excellent webinar with Karen McGrane about Mobile Content Strategy. So, instead of content for desktop computers, mobile devices or iPads, what about creating a single content structure that will allow you to show the SAME content on any device?!
Connection Cafe
MARCH 20, 2012
In part 1 of Mobilize Those Mobile Eyes , I wrote about the different facets of the mobile channel that your organization can use to engage your constituents. In other cases, you may need to work with a proxy provider to deliver a mobilized version of your site.
Connection Cafe
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Most organizations I speak with understand the shift from desktop computing to mobile … Mobile Computing Technology Donor Perspectives email campaign Mobile mobile campaign mobile strategy mobile UX qr code SONI
TechImpact
MAY 12, 2014
By now, the move to mobile has been a well documented phenomenon. How much time do we spend on mobile devices per day? How long do we spend checking email on mobile devices? If your nonprofit isn’t sure how to make the move to mobile, Tech Impact has you covered.
TechImpact
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
The move to mobile is no longer an unavoidable, upcoming trend. A bevy of new web users are browsing, scrolling and clicking through the endless corridors of the internet using their mobile devices every day. General Mobile Technology nonprofit technology npTech supporters technology
EveryAction
MARCH 26, 2015
Mobile has changed the face of the internet. Responsive web design has gone from a perk, to a need, to a must
NetWits
MAY 16, 2012
Tonia’s the Mobile Strategist for Atlantic Business Technologies. — I used to suspect with a career in mobile technology I was not normal. Today 64% of Americans say they will dump emails not optimized for mobile. Retailers, even states like Maine , are all over mobile web.
TechImpact
MAY 6, 2014
One of the biggest buzz words in the nonprofit sector has been mobile marketing. The intuitively named marketing trend refers to a marketers ability to communicate a message effectively to a consumer via their mobile device. Facebook, 2012) Mobile marketing will account for 15.2%
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 7, 2019
My question is: why aren’t more organizations harnessing this power of mobile messaging to engage with donors and boost their fundraising? Mobile Stats and Facts. The younger generations aren’t the only ones using mobile. Convenience is the heart of mobile giving.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 15, 2018
Thus far, nonprofits have struggled to create mobile apps that their donors and supporters want to use. For 2018, these are the must-download mobile apps to explore. Mobile Media
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 18, 2016
To anyone and everyone reading this now, no matter your age or location in the world, you are about to experience—and hopefully help pioneer—the most consequential evolution in Internet technology yet: the Global Mobile Revolution. billion (2016 Ericsson Mobility Report).
Connection Cafe
JUNE 10, 2015
See, the difference with this post is that I’m not just another Interactive Specialist harping on the importance of mobile optimization in the hopes you’ll sign a nice new contract for services. Did you know users are now spending upwards of 60% of their Internet time on mobile devices?
Connection Cafe
MAY 14, 2012
When you think about someone accessing your nonprofit website from a mobile device, how do you picture them? While that’s probably the case with a lot of your mobile audience, it’s not always true. As a designer of mobile experiences, I too am guilty of these assumptions.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Some of the most powerful players in the world today— from #GivingTuesday to Donald Trump to Airbnb® to the Parkland students—are successful because they understood one thing: people powered mobilization. This article is part of the bbcon 2018 Speaker Series on npENGAGE.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 18, 2014
To make emails more mobile-friendly, we’ve heard it’s good to include a link to a web page version of the email. And while meant to improve the mobile experience, a web page version can actually hurt your results.
NetWits
FEBRUARY 7, 2012
If you’ve been been putting off accepting the growing reality that people read the messages your organization sends on mobile devices, stop right now. Mobile is no longer something we need to worry about at some point in the future. ” line had taken over his mobile in-box.
AFP Blog
JULY 31, 2015
Diabetes UK launches mobile phone membership scheme
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
APRIL 29, 2012
But as I get older, I'm learning that I can no longer equate mobility with freedom.What is freedom, after all? That is the freedom I long for.Losing mobility is a fact of life, whether it happens to us sooner or later. I was headed on an epic trip. I was, really.
Connection Cafe
JULY 11, 2013
15% of all internet traffic in May came from mobile devices (up from 10% the previous year). Nonprofits have begun to adapt, with many planning/creating mobile-optimized websites. Here are a few mobile trends that will begin to impact nonprofits : Mobile SEO. Mobile Email.
TechImpact
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
So why not engage volunteers where they spend most of their time–on their mobile phone. Check out these 5 tips from VolunteerMatch.com , on engaging volunteers and supporters via a mobile device: Text Reminders. Eventbrite has a mobile app that allows you to do just that!
SocialFish
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
The world of mobile marketing has been in development for several years now and businesses of all stripes have “gone mobile”. The organizations that invest in mobile marketing are the ones who will see the most success.
TechImpact
AUGUST 7, 2014
The mobile revolution is a well covered phenomenon that has captured the imagination of an entire generation of technologists from around the world. Despite this initial push back, there seems to be some misconceptions about the effectiveness of the mobile platform with contemporary web users.
Mobile Commons
MAY 6, 2016
Mobile on the Campaign Trail Meet the San Francisco team behind Bernie Sanders’s killer organizing app – An article about Hustle, which helped the Sanders campaign connect with young supporters and recruit volunteers using text messages.
TechImpact
DECEMBER 23, 2013
Convenience is key in today’s technology driven society, and as a direct result of this fact, mobile giving is poised to rise in 2014. With these alarming stats in mind, here are a few ways your nonprofit can increase their mobile donations in 2014, according to John Simcock of eduserv.
Mobile Commons
APRIL 8, 2016
We’re starting a new feature on the Mobile Commons blog! Every week, our Lead Mobile Strategist Ti Chesley will post a roundup of the biggest news in mobile messaging. The post Mobile Messaging News Roundup appeared first on Mobile Commons.
TechImpact
JULY 16, 2013
Yesterday we talked about how many potential online donors give up before completing a transaction when using a mobile device. We know mobile devices are here to stay. Blog Fundraising Leadership Mobile Tech Mobile Technology nonprofits smartphones tablets
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 20, 2012
Last week we discussed how mobility is simply not just about technology anymore. As you look ahead to 2013, consider these five tips for managing the mobile world. Mobile Computing data Mobile security
NetWits
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
Frank Barry recently blogged about the increasing use of mobile devices to access the web and how nonprofits should adapt their strategies to accommodate for this. Mobile Websites. Without question, a mobile website is the best and easiest place to start your mobile giving.
TechImpact
JULY 12, 2013
It’s no secret that mobile devices are changing lives across the world, but you might not often think about how they’re changing the way nonprofits do business. Blog Mobile Tech mobile devices Mobile Technology smartphones supporters
AFP Blog
MARCH 25, 2013
Mobile Fundraising Research Paper 2013 : We examined the fundraising success of 83,866 participants in a variety of fundraising campaigns to help answer this question. What we discovered: 15% of traffic to fundraising and donation pages comes from mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. 23% of participants in peer-driven events and campaigns choose to use mobile technology to help them fundraise for good causes
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. Give mobile users choices on how to give.
NetWits
JUNE 15, 2011
There is no debate on what the future of nonprofits in the mobile space looks like. Although many nonprofits are resistant to the idea of doing anything in the mobile due to issues of cost, time and resources the future is staring them in the face. 2) Consumer Reports Mobile Shopper.
NetWits
DECEMBER 12, 2012
Regardless … Email Marketing Interactive Mobile Online Fundraising #nptech eMail marketing end of year fundraising fundraising Non-ProfitSurprise, it’s December! Are your end-of-year fundraising emails ready to go out?
SocialFish
DECEMBER 13, 2011
Breaking Development April 2011: Mobile First from Breaking Development on Vimeo. Did you miss Luke Wroblewski’s opening keynote at #Tech11? You’re in luck, here’s a handy video of the same talk (different event) for your viewing pleasure.
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