Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

This is the third 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: Website & Email Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Here’s a familiar scene: your nonprofit organization just won its first big grant, and you’re ecstatic. But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. We’ve had our own share of nonprofit compliance undertakings over the years.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2021

The growth of any nonprofit requires the constant evaluation of where their untapped potential resources lie. . I use this analogy because I believe every nonprofit is sitting on untapped potential: the volunteer. Have an open door policy with your volunteer communication. You never know what expertise may come in handy!

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2022

Develop and execute a simple “accountability policy” to address the board member’s actions and behaviors. This policy should follow a very specific process. Have a policy that requires board members to volunteer for 4 to 6 months before their full nomination goes to the board for a vote. Final Thoughts.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful. Here are seven ways your team can make sure your nonprofit has a strong financial foundation this year. Here are seven ways your team can make sure your nonprofit has a strong financial foundation this year. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Julia Campbell has been helping nonprofits make the most of their social media presences for years. She knows what strategies work on social media, what strategies fail, and how nonprofits can use social channels to make a big impact on their community. Do you have any tips around getting people to engage with you?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is no shortage of highly talented leaders coming from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and many of them lead from within the nonprofit sector. They do however face unique challenges, which are numerous and varied, reflecting the complex and evolving nature of the nonprofit sector as a whole.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

There are millions of wonderful nonprofit organizations working to make this world a better place. Here are some of the internal controls your grantees should have: Formal Written Policies and Procedures You want to make sure your grantees have documented and defined ways of managing and tracking the funds they receive.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

She shared a few highlights from Microsoft’s recent nonprofit sector research. We also discussed use cases, benefits, limitations, adoptions, and lots of practical tips. If you want to continue learning about AI for nonprofits, register for the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit , using the code VIRTUAL.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

However, these convenient fundraising options come with a risk many in the nonprofit world aren’t very familiar with—cybersecurity. The importance of cybersecurity for nonprofits can’t be overstated, and your organization is not immune to the constantly evolving cyber threats that come with sharing information through the internet.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

This renaissance of the medium presents a fantastic opportunity for deeper content to be created and consumed by people interested in the nonprofit world. We hope that you enjoy this summary of great nonprofit podcasts and please let us know if we left some off !

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Candid

JUNE 1, 2022

Whether you’re a nonprofit professional with decades of experience or thinking about starting your own organization , you know how crucial donations are for fueling a nonprofit’s ability to deliver on its mission. Nonprofit payment processing: A quick overview . This is why they’re the preferred choice for many nonprofits. .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 16, 2021

Now, I could easily write a blog about my kitchen and chrome versus brass faucets, but today we are going to be talking to five leading experts from various organizations to get their top tips about a migration to Salesforce. NPSP has a rich history — it was built by the nonprofit community, for the nonprofit community!

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 21, 2022

Without cybersecurity policies and protocols in place, your nonprofit is more vulnerable to data breaches. According to a cybersecurity survey conducted by Microsoft, 60% of nonprofit respondents do not know of or do not have a digital data policy for handling cybersecurity risks and protecting data. Here are 5.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

I’m thrilled to be doing a session with Aisha Moore and Gina Schmeling at the NTEN NTC called “ Technology Wellness in the Nonprofit Workplace.” When does technology boost personal productivity for nonprofit professionals and when does it get in the way? Have a formal policy about sending after hours emails.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

As a best practice, use a constituent relationship manager (CRM) such as those included in EveryAction’s guide to picking a nonprofit CRM to help organize and monitor your campaign’s success. What policies have they supported? What policies have they opposed? 4 Quick Tips to Remember When Planning an Advocacy Campaign.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  A full-service marketing and creative agency, Media Cause helps nonprofits accelerate their impact.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 5, 2024

Building Trust with Transparency: Data Privacy In today’s digital age, data privacy for nonprofits is paramount. Why Data Privacy Matters for Nonprofits Beyond maintaining a positive reputation, upholding data privacy offers a multitude of benefits for nonprofits. Update it regularly and make it easily accessible.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

So, when inflation made dollars not stretch as far and staffing shortages shifted more duties to a fewer number of people, many nonprofits found 2022 to be particularly stressful. Here are seven ways your team can make sure your nonprofit has a strong financial foundation this year. Identify the top line for each channel.

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CauseVox

MAY 18, 2021

COVID-19 has changed the face of nonprofit fundraising forever. If you’re curious about how to make the most of hybrid events now and into the future, this article will give you all the tips and tricks. The hybrid approach isn’t just for nonprofits. If a gym can do it this easily why can’t nonprofits?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

This week I was honored to teach a Happy Healthy Nonprofit Workshop at the 1440 Multiversity Nonprofit Service Week. This past week they opened up the campus to nonprofits and I was lucky enough to be part of the faculty to teach a workshop. How is your nonprofit handling this in the workplace? We identify four stages.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Around 30% of nonprofits cease to exist within 10 years of their founding.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2010

The other day, Matt Sharp shared this link to a social media policy generator called the Social Media Policy Tool. It asks you 12 questions mostly having to do with control and then spits out the biolerplate for your policy. Here's the social media policy I created for Beth's Blog. Social Media Policies.

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John Kenyon

APRIL 11, 2024

For nonprofits and grantmaking organizations committed to racial equity, using artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) raises important concerns. Examples in Practice Let’s say your nonprofit wants to use an LLM to help field questions on your website’s chatbot. Complement with human judgment.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For nonprofits in the U.S. Understanding your nonprofit audiences—their hearts and minds, wallets and worlds—is critical to successfully communicating in an election year. Explore Media Cause experts’ top five communication tips to consider as you roll out your advocacy , fundraising , and engagement strategies during an election year.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 1, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: CharityEngine, a nonprofit technology provider. Growing your nonprofit is a big step towards improved outreach and mission fulfillment. It can also be intimidating as your nonprofit assesses what changes need to occur to accommodate your growth goals. Grant Management Software.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Including your nonprofit. That commitment to the customer is mirrored in their customer service policies. In over 20 years in the nonprofit sector, there’s one thing I’ve learned. After almost 50 years of operation, the wholesaler announced their third CEO. An insider, who started as a teenage forklift operator.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

When you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? If you are like most nonprofit leaders, the thought of a Board meeting creates feelings of dread, the blahs, the “let’s get it over withs”, the “I don’t have time for this” mindset, or the “I don’t know why we even bothers”. How do you feel? In one word, “UGH.”

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

The good news is that nonprofit organizations, advocacy organizations, businesses, individuals, and other changemakers can successfully advocate for a better future for LGBTQ+ people with support from the right strategies and tools. And once your letters are published, you can get the word out and encourage supporters to read and share them.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

Nonprofits rely on their finance teams to educate management and the board on all financial aspects related to the organization. Without a strong finance department, nonprofits risk not having the information needed to make critical decisions. It’s also helpful if your staff accountant has audit experience.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

Working with a lean budget and stakeholders who care about where every dollar goes means that the stakes and expectations for financial management are sky-high for nonprofits. Here are seven ways your team can make sure your nonprofit has a strong financial foundation this year. Update the policy based on your current and future needs.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 22, 2020

If you’re like most nonprofits, you probably started planning your year-end giving strategy months ago. As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you’re surely aware that Facebook fundraising is quite different from the digital efforts you conduct on other platforms. For one, it’s often largely supporter-initiated! How do I access a.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Phillips, senior director of policy and research at Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, and Melissa Levesque, senior vice president and chief strategy officer at Coastal Community Foundation, spoke with Blackbaud’s Sally Ehrenfreid, government relations lead, about implementing advocacy in foundations and their respective journeys.

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BoardAssist

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

BoardAssist is pleased to welcome nonprofit finance pro Paul Konigstein, who wrote this post, as our first guest finance blogger. As someone who has over two decades of experience assisting nonprofit organizations with their finances, we knew when it came to nonprofit finance, our readers would be eager to hear from Paul. .

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Donorbox

JULY 7, 2023

Nonprofits are allowed to educate the public and encourage real change in the policies and laws that affect their mission. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover the ins and outs of nonprofit advocacy. But where do those actions cross the line and become a problem for the IRS?

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Donorbox

AUGUST 4, 2021

Most small nonprofits do not have a separate department, but that does not mean the nonprofit HR department does not play an essential role. Each of these is necessary for staff and volunteers in a nonprofit. Starting from policy and compliance to establishing a […].

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Qgiv

MARCH 29, 2023

Google Ad Grants for nonprofits can be a powerful FREE solution for any eligible charitable organization, but proper management is key to maximizing the opportunity. Since 2011, Give Back Nation’s Google Certified Ad Grant Manager team has helped over 5,400 nonprofits manage their Ad Grants. How do nonprofits get started?

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