TechImpact

APRIL 24, 2014

Because of this, anticipating tech trends is the only way to ensure your nonprofit is staying ahead of the latest technology. Here are 9 buzz words and tech trends that your nonprofit needs to be on the look out for in the coming months and years. Technology is advancing at blistering speeds. Software-defined networking.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 10, 2014

The post What Really Matters To Nonprofit SEO appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. General Social Tech Mobile Technology nonprofit nonprofit technology nonprofits npTech technology' Page download speed Content is important to SEO, but so is user experience.

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TechImpact

JUNE 10, 2014

Social media, mobile technology, and fundraising are unequivocally attached at the hip in contemporary nonprofit marketing. Their combined capacity to connect donors to nonprofits worthy of help is shaping an all new way fundraising. 55% of those who engage with nonprofits via social media have been inspired to take further action.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

With online donations to nonprofit organizations on the rise, the onus is on the nonprofit to make the donation process as simple as possible. The point is to make donating through your nonprofit secure website simple, easy, and fast. Image courtesy of Dunhamn and Company.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Nonprofit statistics seem to grow more positive with each passing day. Donation numbers are growing steadily and the pervasiveness of technology is saturating nonprofits with opportunity to become more efficient and expand into new markets. Here are 13 Nonprofit statistics you never knew until today. in the 2013.

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TechImpact

APRIL 7, 2014

Everyone knows it’s a good idea to invest in their nonprofit’s technology. The tech world especially is filled with buzz words. In a previous article, we discuss the post implementation process of your nonprofit’s technology. Here are a few strategies to ensure your nonprofit is making the most out of their investment.

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TechImpact

JUNE 13, 2014

Is your nonprofit’s Twitter account lacking? But armed with the right tools, the right knowledge, and a few well written tweets, it won’t take long before your nonprofit’s Twitter account is racking up the engagement numbers. Social Tech nonprofit technology npTech social media technology'

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Is there a word more often uttered in the nonprofit technology sector today? All jokes aside, the data your nonprofit collects on a daily daily basis has the potential to alter the course of your organization. Tech data database donations nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech'

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Cloud computing is an exciting technology that is projected to become pervasive in not only nonprofits, but in the common person’s daily life. The post 3 Keys To Cloud Computing Vendor Selection For Nonprofits appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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TechImpact

MARCH 14, 2014

Facebook is 99% of the time a must have for your nonprofit. If your nonprofit doesn’t have a Facebook, check out this infographic and consider if it’s time to sign up and start engaging! Or if your nonprofit already has a Facebook, consult this infographic to see if you need to revisit your social strategies. What’s not to like?

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NTEN

MAY 1, 2014

CoPs create networking and educational experiences for members of the nonprofit tech community via regular discussion threads, conference calls, webinars, and tweet chats. Think about them as free professional development opportunities — spaces to have smart, organic, and timely conversations and presentations with your nptech peers.

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TechImpact

MAY 16, 2014

The nonprofit world is one dominated by individuals who love to help other people. Regardless of gender, everyone working in a nonprofit roles lives to serve, and is dedicated to leaving the world a better place. Did you know that over 2/3 of nonprofit employees are women?

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TechImpact

JANUARY 31, 2014

Social media is no longer a choice for nonprofits and for profit organizations alike. The various apps, programs, and platforms are free of charge and allow your nonprofit to connect with millions of users instantly. Below is an inforgraphic detailing the most prolific social media accounts in the nonprofit sector today.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Most nonprofit organizations are small. of the world’s workforce employed in the nonprofit sector, a vast majority of those individuals are working as individuals, or in organizations less than 50 people. In fact, with over 7.4%

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Whether bringing clean drinking water to a third world country, or making it easier for other nonprofits to utilize technology, there is nothing more central to a nonprofit than its mission. However, without charitable contributions being made, the nonprofit sector would crumble. But increasing charitable giving is no easy feat.

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TechImpact

JULY 7, 2014

Despite this, many in the nonprofit sector are hesitant to heavily invest in their technology. Many nonprofits allow the paralyzing fear of not effectively utilizing the technology permanently delay the investment. Here is the only 4 step guide to a successful nonprofit tech implementation you’ll ever.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Access Group’s Nonprofit Division comes together every year for an annual think tank to uncover what they believe will be key trends to be aware of in the upcoming years. Finance, HR, CRM data, mobile platforms, cloud applications are all equaly important to your nonprofit. Image courtesy of Social Media Marketing.com. Integration.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 19, 2012

Even though the majority of the attendees representing big brands, companies, and start-ups, the nonprofit technology contingency still had a strong showing with many socially good focused sessions on the agenda, the Beacon Lounge, and plenty of extracurricular events. Personal and Professional Identity: Social Media Policies for Nonprofits.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 24, 2014

The post How Outsourcing Your Data Services Can Help Your Nonprofit appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Industry News Tech it managed it services managed nonprofit it services Mobile Technology nonprofit nonprofit technology nonprofits npTech technology'

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Nonprofits in 2012 and 2013 successfully out-hired the private sector, saw their profits continually rise, and steadily became more tech-savvy and efficient in contemporary internet driven world. Nonprofits employed nearly 10% of the entire U.S. Why do you think nonprofits will continue to trend up in 2014? of the GDP.

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TechImpact

MARCH 17, 2014

These ten statistics about nonprofit technology, fundraising, and social media offers us insights into the effectiveness of our strategies, and can help us redesign strategies in the future. Source ) 25% of nonprofits professionals have a documented content strategy. 76% of mobile subscribers came from integration with a CRM system.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 20, 2013

The internet is the fastest growing avenue for nonprofit donations. The post Infographic: Online Giving And Nonprofits appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Fundraising Industry News Tech blog email email marketing fundraising infographic nonprofit npTech'

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TechImpact

MAY 5, 2014

Your nonprofit sends out emails to either donors, constituents, members, employees, subscribers, or all of the above. Here are a few tips to help your nonprofit’s email marketing team perform better, drive more interaction, and complete your mission faster. How does your nonprofit successfully email market?

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 10, 2014

The question is no longer: “Why should my nonprofit be on social media?” But, naturally, growing in scale with the size of a nonprofit, its social footprint will inherently grow as well. And, believe it or not, there are some nonprofits and people who are just better at managing and growing their social media presence than others.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

November is the perfect time to talk about your nonprofit’s technology needs. Pacific time, we continue our TechSoup forums expert Q&A series with a chat on what's next for nonprofit tech. Shopping season is here, which means new gadgets and software tools in stores and on the horizon. to 1 p.m. Meet Our Expert.

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TechImpact

MAY 20, 2014

They’re precious validation that your nonprofit’s presence on Twitter is not only being well received, but it is reverberating through the annals of the highly trafficked social network. Nonprofits have been utilizing Twitter since its inception. Here are the 5 Twitter posts your nonprofit should never even peep, let alone tweet.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Tech Impact’s Anthony Pisapia on left, and Patrick Calihan on right. Neighborhood Builder’s Award Tech Impact’s ITWorks program can continue helping at people like William Kendima achieve more, earn more, and make more change in their community. Fundraising Leadership Social awards community grant ITWorks npTech'

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NTEN

OCTOBER 8, 2014

NTEN’s Nonprofit Tech Job Board is a platform dedicated exclusively to paid nonprofit technology career opportunities. Instead, we''ve taken the feedback from community members, our committees, and board and launched the Nonprofit Tech Job Board specifically for these types of postings. Got questions? Suggestions?

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TechImpact

JULY 4, 2014

Your website is your nonprofit’s most important online asset. If all of this is true (it is) why do so many nonprofits neglect their websites and allow them to fall into disrepair? Here are a few things for you to consider the next time your nonprofit goes through the web design process. Image courtesy of Wired Impact.

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TechImpact

JUNE 2, 2014

Between running a nonprofit’s website, blog, and social media, not to mention working in the day to day, jumping into video seems terrifying for a lot of nonprofits. If your nonprofit has not yet considered adding video content to their arsenal of online communication tools, these 3 reasons might just get you to start.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 28, 2014

Social media is a comparatively very young frontier in the nonprofit sector which features surprises around every twist and turn. Because of this, it is important to keep up with the latest trends to make sure your nonprofit does not fall tragically behind. We keep track of this dynamic landscape so you can focus on your nonprofit.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Twitter is a powerful tool for any nonprofit. It is, in simply put, a free messenger that instantly connects your nonprofit to hundreds of millions of possible constituents. Upload an avatar, and fill out a short blurb about your nonprofit in the bio. Image courtesy of The Telegraph. Completely fill out bio. Research hashtags.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Why is this pertinent to the nonprofit sector you might be wondering? Essentially, storytelling is something that not only helps nonprofits engage with their communities, but it also harbors the potential to help nonprofits fundraise, too. Does your nonprofit have a blog? Every nonprofit has a story to tell.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

The problem many nonprofits run into, causing them to call email marketing’s effectiveness into question, is they are unable to build a robust email list, filled with the email addresses of people who will be receptive to their message. It all lies in the power of your nonprofit’s website. And how do I keep it simple?

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 4, 2013

However, many corporate environments, especially nonprofits, seem hesitant to jump into a new way of conducting business, and understandably so as there exist many misconceptions and uncertainty surrounding the reasonably new technology. Many nonprofit executives are weary of switching to a cloud server for fear of security.

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TechImpact

MAY 27, 2014

Nonprofits have identified the power of this social media platform, and are doing everything within their power to connect with and engage as many of these users as possible. The social networking site is also one of the best places for nonprofits to digitally spread their name and recruit help to completing their mission.

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TechImpact

APRIL 25, 2014

Everyone knows you have to use email to advocate for your nonprofit’s mission. How is my nonprofit doing compared to the average? The post Infographic: 2014 Nonprofit Email Benchmark Report appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. But how effective is it?

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