TechImpact

MARCH 19, 2014

Proof reading, avoiding spam triggers, ensuring it’s mobile optimized, creating alluring subject lines are all imperative to the success of the newsletter and what the content inside is promoting. In a previous post we discuss the importance of making sure your nonprofit’s emails are optimized for the mobile user.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2013

With the launch of new a LinkedIn Groups design , the company resolved one of its most pressing problems – LinkedIn Group spam. Increased Spam Control: Popular and Recent Discussion Tabs. Mobile-Compatible. Related Webinar: LinkedIn Groups and Company Pages for Nonprofits. Featured Hero Image. LinkedIn Social Media'

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Nonprofits are seeing their read rates plummet and their content click rates fall even further. Not catering to mobile email. Over 50% of emails are opened on mobile devices. One of the biggest pitfall your nonprofit can make is not optimizing your emails for the mobile reader. Sending without permission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

In fact, in 2013 for every 1,000 fundraising messages delivered, nonprofits raised $17. That was a 21% decrease from the previous year, but the decrease is mostly likely due to poor online fundraising practices , such as not having a mobile-optimized donate page and e-newsletter design. Prioritize mobile design.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 23, 2013

Mobile app. Ability to test emails to see if they will be delivered to users’ Spam folder. Provides a guide for nonprofits. Special pricing for nonprofits; 3 months free and 25% discount every month after 3 months. Mobile templates. Special pricing for Nonprofits must be arranged by contacting HubSpot.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

“Nonprofits tend to invest more in their missions and programs, and not necessarily in technology resources,” Anthony Pisapia, Director of Development and Programs for Tech Impact, explained. Beyond the social sphere, nonprofits see less activity from mailing (i.e., Image courtesy of Rensec IT Consulting.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

The Social Media for Nonprofit Organizations LinkedIn Group reached 40,000 members today – a benchmark that took three years, 323 days, and countless clicks of “Flag as Promotion” and “Block & Delete” to keep the group as spam free as possible and on its trajectory of growth. Attention Nonprofits!

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Did you know Millennials (1980s – 2000s) prefer to receive email from nonprofits over their smartphones versus social media? According to Achieve , nonprofits are missing great opportunities to engage donors via email. It all starts to turn into spam (to donors at least) after a while. Inspire action. Optimize your design.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 27, 2015

Proof reading, avoiding spam triggers, ensuring it’s mobile optimized, creating alluring subject lines are all imperative to the success of the […]. The post Your Nonprofit’s 10 Point Checklist For Effective Newsletter Writing appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 4, 2011

On Quora you have to be a person, but Facebook Questions uses your nonprofit’s Page and avatar as your Facebook Questions identity. Step One :: Add Questions to Your Nonprofit’s Facebook Page. Subscribe :: Nonprofit Tech 2.0 e-Newsletter :: Social Media and Mobile Technology for Nonprofits.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 31, 2013

In fact, 80% of Millennials say they are more interested in sites that are mobile-friendly. 70% don’t like getting spammed by nonprofits. 42% have donated to a nonprofit. The post 7 Strong Stats About The Next Generation Of Donors appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 16, 2012

Nonprofits like Invisible Children and To Write Love on Her Arms were born from Myspace. Then late in 2007 and throughout 2008, the spam on Myspace started to become overwhelming, while at the same time the naysayers and fearmongers were growing larger and louder.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The experience has made me acutely aware that access to information about trends in nonprofit technology, online fundraising, and social media often does not reach small NGOs – especially those in rural areas. 1) Launch a new website that is mobile-optimized. Of course, being based in the U.S.,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2011

That said, some things to keep in mind when posting Tips: Your Tips will most likely be viewed on mobile devices, so when possible link to mobile websites. However, be authentic and don’t spam tens or hundreds of Venue Pages with the same Tip. The more Tips you post, the more exposure your Foursquare Page will get.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

By Heather Mansfield , founder and editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good According to the 2023 Nonprofit Tech for Good Report , 27% of nonprofits worldwide have experienced a cyberattack (email phishing, website hacking, ransomware, social media attack, etc.). Cybersecurity cannot be ignored in 2023.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 5, 2011

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 6 in the newly released Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. The best practice listed below are result of spending the last three years maintaining and building the Social Media for Nonprofit Organizations LinkedIn Group. for Nonprofits. for Nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2024

By Heather Mansfield , founder and editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good According to the 2023 Nonprofit Tech for Good Report , 27% of nonprofits worldwide have experienced a cyberattack (email phishing, website hacking, ransomware, social media attack, etc.).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 29, 2009

If used correctly, #hashtags can be very useful to nonprofits on Twitter. Below I have posted 10 hashtags commonly used by nonprofits. There is such a thing as hashtag spamming. Example Tweet: Nice use of Animoto by United Cerebral Palsy: [link] || #nonprofit. A word of caution though… use them strategically.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2017

A recent study published in May 2017 by digital tool provider EveryAction reported that over 18 percent of nonprofit fundraising emails ended up in junk folders in 2016. Nonprofit staffers across the country are taking notice. How Your Emails Become Spam. The 2017 Nonprofit Email Deliverability Study.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 30, 2009

During 2009 I created and promoted 34 TwtPolls to help better understand the needs of nonprofits. The TwtPoll results are often surprising and can be very useful for nonprofits as they forge ahead with their 2010 communications strategies. 2) ATTN Donors: Have you ever donated to a nonprofit organization through your cell phone?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

For more than a decade the blogosphere has touted the power and promise of social media (this blog included) , but there is also a downside to using social media for your nonprofit. Nonprofits have spent years promoting Facebook and get rewarded with a 2% organic reach. ” or “Like Our Facebook Page!”

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Tech Soup

JUNE 23, 2014

It seems like every company wants a hand in the mobile game. From apps to new devices to connected home objects that can be controlled with your phone, the market is saturated with all things mobile. So let's say you're watching a movie and the camera pans to a can of Spam on a kitchen counter. Or helpful?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 6 of the recently released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. These basic LinkedIn Profile tips for nonprofit professionals serve as a foundation for when and if your nonprofit is ready to utilize LinkedIn Groups and Company Pages.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

This is the second post in a year-long blog and webinar series called 101 Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Embrace a mobile-first design strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of the newly released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Though most nonprofits in the United States, Canada and the U.K. The successful implementation of social media for your nonprofit requires forethought and planning. Make sure they are the right ones.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

This is the sixth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2009

And for that, I will be eternally grateful to MySpace and the “Nonprofit Organizations&# MySpace community. It’s hard to explain to those who don’t use MySpace, but the “Nonprofit Organizations&# brand would not be what it is today had I attempted to start it on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 15, 2011

Like ‘how many times can I invite my Facebook friends to a fundraising event before it’s considered spam?’ And now the social networking giant is poised to delve even deeper into users’ messaging activity with a new mobile app with SMS-like functionality." ’ Well, now’s your chance!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

This is the seventh post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Whether it’s a virus hidden in an email, an unexpected server crash, or someone hacking into online transactions, threats to your nonprofit's or library's data and computers are always there. Endpoint Protection suites guard against botnets, viruses, worms, Trojan horses, rootkits, spam, and spyware. Keep Reading.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 6 of the recently released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. These basic LinkedIn Profile tips for nonprofit professionals serve as a foundation for when and if your nonprofit is ready to utilize LinkedIn Groups and Company Pages.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 27, 2023

When nonprofits started to experiment with digital marketing in 1990s and early 2000s, the few tools that were available were expensive and limited in their functionality. Nonprofits can use it to study past versions of their website and to monitor their progress in web design over time. See also OptInMonster. See also MXToolbox.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Whether it’s a virus hidden in an email, an unexpected server crash, or someone hacking into online transactions, threats to your nonprofit’s or library’s data and computers are always there. We’re often asked about spam, virus, and spyware protection, especially by small- and mid-sized organizations.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Like most nonprofits, your organization likely deals with a lot of data: donor contacts, details about the clients you serve, and data collected in the field. Bitdefender also has a mobile app for Android phones, available through TechSoup as well. Mailshell and Red Earth: Spam Be Gone. Bye Forever, Spam. Fortify My Org.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 24, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and open source tool #5: WordPress January 24, 2008 It seems like a good day to talk about WordPress. Installation of WordPress is scarily easy. WordPress is expandable with tons of plugins.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 15, 2015

It includes professional email templates, marketing automation, and transactional capabilities, all designed for nonprofits. Emails are ready for desktop or mobile clients. Informz provides support content with helpful information on how to avoid sending spam, maintaining your reputation, and determining whether your email will bounce.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

" I would add that HTTPs Everywhere was created by two nonprofits: The Tor Project and the Electronic Frontier Foundation. "I tend to receive a lot of phishing spam, especially to some of the generic info@ email aliases that are posted publicly. "My security precaution on my mobile phone is not to leave it on my desk.

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