Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The good news is that a virtual event is a cost effective way to engage your donors. By the close of your auction event, your donors will have a wonderful picture of your charity – thanks to the transparency of your videos. The common thread in these statements is “We moved forward.” Lessons learned?

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TechImpact

JANUARY 1, 2014

When assessing your nonprofit’s current technology situation specific questions need to be asked to ensure that you’re getting the most out of your tech infrastructure. Here are a few of those important questions you can ask yourself and staff according to Richard Matson-Daley from thedatabank.com.

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M+R

JULY 6, 2023

Reading time: 4 minutes Look, nobody really wants to join a new social media platform. But we do need a place where we can reach supporters, share content, and look at pictures of other people’s dogs — preferably without being subjected to harassment, trolling, misinformation, and attacks on our democracy. So the search continues.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 27, 2022

News outlets will now look more at how a CEO Tweets vs what is reported in a quarterly earnings report. DIY Multimedia tools to create social content Canva for nonprofits – pictures dominate social comms and a good canva template can go a long way. Social Media Tools. Rev.com or Otter.ai Thoughts on Themes/Ideas.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 28, 2014

The moving picture social media contribution is unequivocally the wave of the future. The sooner your nonprofit has a plan in place to utilize these new tools better. Industry News Social Tech nonprofit technology npTech social media technology' from reaching its current level of importance sooner. Pinterest renaissance.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

People love live video as a way to interact in real-time with the nonprofits they care about, ask questions, and get a fuller picture of the humans behind the brand. . goes live frequently to answer questions from supporters and to make announcements about new projects and initiatives: View Story. Amirah, Inc.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 29, 2018

In a Facebook post dated January 11th, Mark Zuckerberg shared a completely new direction for the News Feed to make sure the “time we all spend on Facebook is time well spent.”. So his new goal for the News Feed is to create more meaningful conversations between “friends, family and groups”.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Prompt followers with a question. Start a conversation about your post by placing a question in the post. Add a picture. Pictures speak louder than words. Industry News Social blog G+ google Google plus social media social sharing' Users like to feel that their comments are being read and considered.

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TechImpact

MARCH 20, 2014

But, with every new venture comes questions, time, energy, capital and manpower. Posting images a few times per week from your last function, fundraiser, meeting, or just pictures from around the office will help communicate to the third party viewers what your nonprofit is all about. 2 days per week post on your blog.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 22, 2014

By defining your goals you are picturing the end result of your campaign. Imagine the types of questions that you will be asked upon completion of your project, and decide how a CRM will help you to answer those questions. Being able to answer questions like: Where did your new constituents come from?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

From 10-paragraph editorials to 2-paragraph commentaries on breaking news, when you use the ideas given here, you should have no problem publishing the required minimum of one blog post per week (less than that and your blog starts to look abandoned). Share and Comment on Breaking News. Post Calls to Action. Interview Experts.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2023

Specifically, in 2020, we ramped up efforts to identify, verify, and ingest very recent grants from news sources and other websites rather than simply waiting for the IRS to release Form 990 filings. We’ve also started capturing a new type of grantmaker: select, high-net-worth individuals (such as Mackenzie Scott).

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The good news is that great stories are all around you. There are some universal elements to any compelling story, whether they’re in books, the news, articles, blogs, or movies. Once you understand these five elements, you’ll be able to pick them out in TV shows, movies, books, and news articles. What Makes a Good Story?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 6, 2021

I have good news! When figuring out what story to tell, you need to assess your objectives and look at the big picture: Why do you want to share your story? When setting your goals and objectives for telling your story, ask yourself these two questions : . The message is the medication , and the story is the peanut butter.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

So, Google strives to present a comprehensive picture of your company to ensure that users make informed decisions. Among other things, brand SERPs include the most important pages on your site, your most recent social activity, your Wikipedia page (if you have one), and the latest news stories about your company.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Once your website is designed and structured according to this technique, it becomes easier to update it when those needs change by asking these questions: Which tasks don’t apply anymore? Are there any new tasks that people need to do in this situation? Is this a temporary or permanent change? Is this a temporary or permanent change?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

From 10-paragraph editorials to 2-paragraph commentaries on breaking news, when you use the ideas given here, you should have no problem publishing the required minimum of one blog post per week (less than that and your blog starts to look abandoned). Share and Comment on Breaking News. Post Calls to Action. Interview Experts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 15, 2014

RT @CMLoNigro : @HelenClarkUNDP now taking questions on #post2015 – use #2030Now in your tweets! I listened in to a Twitter chat with Helen Clark, head of UNDP , answer questions about the Millennium Development Goals , including the overarching goal of cutting poverty in half by 2015. pic.twitter.com/W25OihgjEz #WEF.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 22, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

According to a Community Brands study from 2020, 79% of members say they want targeted, valuable content such as relevant suggestions on continuing education resources, information on industry news, upcoming events and recognition of accomplishments. Subscribe to Our Blog for More Industry News.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 24, 2011

Old news does not get shared on Facebook or retweeted on Twitter. Your social media manager needs to be willing to create content on a somewhat regular basis in order to tap into the 24/7 breaking news cycle. These are just some of the required skills necessary for a successful social media manager: 1) The ability and desire to blog.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 23, 2024

Unlike a product vendor or technology support specialist, your consulting partner can dedicate the time to truly understand your nonprofit and assist in comprehending how your technology can fit into the bigger picture of your organization. Blackbaud Knowledgebase : Search by keyword to answer your questions about Blackbaud products.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

The good news is that it’s possible to set up your nonprofit organization for success. Before getting into the details of rolling out new fund accounting software, focus on the big picture. Here are some key questions to ask: People. Significant change requires significant planning. Mindset matters.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2021

This blog will be a great place to start, but if you find yourself praying no one asks you questions about the financials in your next board meeting, you may want to check out our Nonprofit Accounting Essentials course in partnership with The Charity CFO. . As I delighted in this news, a board member to my left said, “Is this allowed?” .

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See3

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

It’s a series of pictures of a family in a different country posing with all the food they eat in a week. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! For example… What The World Eats is a photo essay about what families around the world eat.

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Twenty Hats

JANUARY 12, 2021

Then I moderate a 10 minute Q&A session, answering questions that volunteers type into the chat box. The last 15 minutes of the meeting are set aside for me to interact with the volunteers and update them on operational changes or news from other parts of the Smithsonian. I also learned to keep my own comments short.

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3rd Sector Labs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

We were asked this question recently – and it’s a great question. In fact, being in the nonprofit data services business, we get asked lots of questions about how to obtain more donor data, better data, the right data. Like the guy in a picture with too many signs to interpret. Too much data vs data hoarding.

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Cloud 4 Good

MARCH 16, 2021

Do not be afraid to ask questions, network, or interact with your peers in the chat and make sure to use all of the other features that the platform has to offer. We’ll have resources and experts staffed, so stop by with any questions, for great conversations, or just to say hello. Have any additional questions?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

With a well-crafted mission statement, your nonprofit can present a clear, concise picture of what you do and why. You might identify a new area of need or a more efficient way to make an impact, but if you pivot your programs and donors don’t understand why, you risk losing their trust. Do you offer any new programs?

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Just when you think you have it all figured out, a new button appears or you can’t find the same options you had before—there’s always something changing! The good news is that the nonprofit technology community is rich in sharing, and there are lots of online tutorials about this latest wave of updates on Facebook.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Throughout all the planning for the event, there’s one important question that can cause a lot of worry: will there be enough people attending the event? See if you can get spots on local radio shows, news affiliates, to advertise your event. Fundraising events can be a stressful challenge for some organizations.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Once you’ve gathered this information, you should be able to answer common questions like: Where should you post? Use your logo as your profile picture. If your nonprofit is advocacy-based, share your perspective on relevant news topics as they emerge to establish yourself as a thought leader.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

This is a ground-breaking web-based tool built using JavaScript technologies that presents the clearest picture yet of how well a community meets the current and future needs of people of all ages, incomes, ethnicities, and abilities. The Livability Index scores neighborhoods and communities across the U.S. the African American community.

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NetWits

JULY 16, 2012

One of the first things a new visitor will do on your Facebook page is check out your profile – even if it’s only a quick glance at the small box located right under your profile picture. News / Important info for students/families. Make sure you take full advantage of this area. What types of things could you do here?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

Leaders at companies, global brands, nonprofits, and everyone in between are asking that important question: what is a purpose-driven company? The company still sells products with potentially questionable chemicals, sugary foods, and alcohol. That’s particularly true of big picture organizational purpose.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Give them a question to explore together, and encourage the dialogue. The power of pictures. Facebook is a “picture economy” (whereas Twitter is a “link economy” ); pics are the most engaged content, the most in-demand. Pictures are great conversation starters. Questions and polling.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

From 10-paragraph editorials to 2-paragraph commentaries on breaking news, when you use the ideas given here, you should have no problem publishing the required minimum of one blog post per week (less than that and your blog starts to look abandoned). Share and Comment on Breaking News. Post Calls to Action. Interview Experts.

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