Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2022

Web3 is a new version of the internet that uses blockchain (IE a secure but transparent record keeping system) to decentralize the management of the internet, thus reducing the control of prominent companies such as Google or Meta. What is Web3? Nonprofits and the Metaverse. Create Empathy with Augmented Reality. About the Author.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Therefore, choosing the right video conferencing platform is an operational necessity. With multiple products from every major tech platform, nonprofits have many options available. The solution is a nimble communication platform that is comprehensive, enabling everything from one-on-one conversations to cohesive group threads.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 28, 2015

And as such, it’s vital that certain elements of your site have an ease-of-use available to you: for the ability to make quick changes to content and page designs; to tweak donation or payment platforms; to move your site to another platform should you choose; and so on.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Data silos are a common problem across all industries and can cause serious pain points, especially as data volume increases. Healthcare Data Silos Healthcare data silos, or divisions within the healthcare data system, are due to hundreds of applications running at once. So, how do healthcare organizations overcome these data silos?

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

Their responsibilities have transformed as quickly as the systems they manage. Digital platforms and processes infuse every business activity. That openness is a gateway to innovation and creative problem-solving. If there were holdouts on giving IT a pivotal place in the organization, the pandemic shifted that perspective.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Working with a consultant (either your vendor’s or an external partner) will save time and money because the system will be set up for your organization’s exact needs. The point of contact works with the software vendor to align the new system to your organization’s vision for the future, preventing your organization from flying blind.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

Your audit might explore any, or all of, these seven areas: Technology systems Policies and procedures Security Productivity Communication Culture Professional development How you present this initiative to your employees is critical. If performance issues have been a problem, keep an open mind. Don’t forget volunteers.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Reconsider your business processes As you meet with your AMS vendor, you have an opportunity to r econsider how your association can better support its mission and goals with a new platform. Maybe your organization features a major annual conference or month l y events and webinars, so event management and registration are a need.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 18, 2022

Here’s how your entire organization can benefit from a modern AMS system like Nimble AMS. But here’s one thing they have in common: A modern association management software (AMS) system can help each one of them work more efficiently and accomplish their goals more effectively. . Attract and retain staff. Reduce risk. Membership .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

For example, if your IT department requires that you use a specific type of content management system, and if the redesigned website will need to integrate with another system such as a CRM or an email marketing platform. What problems are you trying to solve? Is your website a one-person operation? Target audiences.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

Now, you’re probably wondering how to find not just a robust fundraising platform, but buy fundraising software that serves your organization for the long term. Keep in mind that the most effective fundraising software offers multiple tools within the same platform. This resource was made for nonprofits like yours!

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AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2021

If you are running an online event, then you want a planning platform that has multiple features and robust IT support, among other things, to provide a good customer experience. If you run a virtual conference , webinar, or virtual summit, you need an online event planning platform to do so. Integrations. Networking and Social Spaces.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2021

If you are running an online event, then you want a planning platform that has multiple features and robust IT support, among other things, to provide a good customer experience. If you run a virtual conference , webinar, or virtual summit, you need an online event planning platform to do so. Integrations. Networking and Social Spaces.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 1, 2022

Since your website is such a vital component of your online outreach strategy, you’ll need to choose the right content management system (CMS) to build and manage it. You may be considering revamping your website by migrating it to a new system or creating a brand new site from scratch. Compare top platforms.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

Depending on the request for proposal, specific funding criteria that we may look for include geographic location, groups engaged in movement-building and organizing work to advance systemic and structural changes, and organizations that have budgets under $2 million and are led by and for women, girls, and nonbinary leaders of color.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 21, 2023

IT systems and platforms must integrate with overarching business strategies. Marc Benioff, Co-Founder and CEO of SalesForce, describes the goal like this, “A digital ecology is a network of interconnected digital systems that work together to create value. Today, no-code programming means that computers speak human.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2021

The challenges of designing and deploying robust, efficient and cost-effective systems and processes, configured to your unique needs with strong governance, adoption and lifecycle management are daunting even for the largest organizations. And if you get it wrong, your tech will create more problems than it solves.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Organizations that were reluctant to update systems corrected deficits. And, most importantly, we discovered new strategies for adaptation and problem solving. A constant bombardment of messages in texts, via email, and on social platforms, causes burnout. We produced virtual events–a first for many.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Whether you are considering a new fundraising and engagement CRM, advocacy tool, reengineered database, custom integration, CMS or back office system, a separate discovery is the BEST approach to ensuring success. Your people can help answer critical questions: Are we solving the right problem? If so, do we fully understand it? .

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

These scenarios happen all the time and can be incredibly frustrating for IT managers, especially when your current tech stack already has a similar tool—which the colleague has forgotten about or never completed training on—or the suggested software cannot integrate properly with your other systems. Keep data security top of mind.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2024

By leveraging low-code platforms, such as the Microsoft Power Platform, your staff members have a vast ecosystem of emerging technologies at their fingertips. Low-code platforms can give your team great power to improve their day-to-day workflows and increase their productivity. Want to learn more?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2023

In 2019, we did a deep dive on AI & Giving to look at the landscape of fundraising tools & platforms using AI and the implications. The opposite, more utopian view was that AI was magic fairy dust and could wave a wand and solve all our problems. In reality, both of these are false narratives.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 21, 2021

One of the most effective ways to put your association on a solid footing for the future is to use a modern association management software (AMS) system that’s flexible enough to help you meet tomorrow’s demands. This makes it simple and cost-effective to ensure the system meets your needs without the added cost of custom coding.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Without these, the metaverse risks inheriting the problems of today’s social media, if not becoming something worse. Even worse, the first documented case of sexual harassment occurred in Horizon Worlds – the VR social platform created by Facebook now in Beta. Cryptocurrency is currently the financial system of the metaverse.

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Forum One

JULY 18, 2023

If you’re confused about how to approach the problem, you’re not alone. Forum One is partnering with local governments, federal agencies, and nonprofits to design approaches that enhance organizations’ IT infrastructure by increasing efficiency, opening new data analytics possibilities, connecting systems, and reducing cost.

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Qgiv

MARCH 14, 2023

This problem is not going away. Both Gabe Cooper ’s Responsive Fundraising and Nathan Chappell ’s Generosity Crisis discuss the underlying problems and offer solutions. Many organizations use disparate systems, CRM, online giving, volunteer management, email marketing, wealth screening, website tracking, the list goes on.

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Candid

JANUARY 26, 2022

The response was clear: In that moment, our donors were focused most on hunger and homelessness in the United States, two interwoven problems that have been greatly exacerbated by the ripple effects of COVID-19. . The severity of the hunger and homelessness crises varies by region, state, and community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 14, 2019

Re-think your software platform. If you don’t have a software platform designed for peer-to-peer fundraising, or if you do but the software is difficult for participants or staffers to use, it might be time to look for a new platform. To get you started, here’s a guide for choosing a peer-to-peer fundraising platform.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Most groups have invested in improved systems and platforms, and some have adjusted their strategy to maximize the new equipment. When the board assumes the powerful role of strategists and visionaries, one layer of problem-solving and decision-making is removed, and the organization naturally becomes flatter.

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Neon CRM

MAY 11, 2023

When you’re comparing donor management platforms, the sheer variety of software choices can be a bit overwhelming. Some platforms offer versatile, feature-rich solutions. Each of the platforms listed below are trusted as some of the top donor management options among nonprofits and associations. Let’s take a look.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 6, 2016

One of the biggest problems that will keep the current state of giving at 2% is the lack of innovation: the failure to adapt to technology and changing donor expectations within the nonprofit space. Way too many nonprofits are severely lagging with their strategies and systems. Are we just hardwired to give 2%? It’s keeping us stuck.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 17, 2022

Today we are introducing an updated design system and creative approach, keeping the missions and focus of our constituents at heart. . Our promise to be the technology platform that powers your purpose remains at the core of all we do. Learn more about our new brand guidelines Opens new window.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Whether you’re implementing a new CRM or looking to refamiliarize your staff with an existing system, these insights will help you pursue your data-driven endeavors. Integrations: Explain how the CRM integrates with other platforms in your nonprofit’s technology stack. Encourage open discussions and problem-solving within the group.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Having access to Google Analytics for your website is key to getting to the roots of the problem. For example, if you’re hoping that a lot of people find your nonprofit through search engines, a minimal number of visitors from organic search can signal a problem with the search-friendliness of your website and content.

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Judi Sohn

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Here's the simple truth: Common Ground's secret sauce was a balance of platform, business expertise and service. Platform: First, you have the fact that Common Ground was developed as a native Force.com app. Blackbaud says they're still committed to the Salesforce platform. No problem. No problem.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Pick one specific problem to solve and start with a very targeted approach. It might live on your website, social media, product center or be integrated with one, or all of, your association management systems. For example, the HubSpot bot is free with the platform, uses natural language, and sets up quickly.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 8, 2022

Without proper care for your data, your system can fall prey to data inconsistencies, causing major problems across your organization. Data could be listed differently in member, education, or accounting systems presenting integration issues and data integrity damage to your records.

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