Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

By Elizabeth Ngonzi , is an Adjunct Faculty at New York University Center for Global Affairs where she teaches Digital Storytelling, Innovation and Fundraising. From a very young age, it is through stories that we learn about ourselves, those around us, and the world in which we live. Ideal Digital Storytelling Ecosystem.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 8, 2022

No one understands this better than nonprofits. While the image of a volunteer holding a clipboard may spring to mind, we all know that it’s an inefficient method for collecting and processing data. This open-source, accessible solution enables workers and volunteers to collect data wherever they need to go.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

One of the most important lessons a nonprofit practitioner can learn in their career is that budgets are moral documents. You want to take your nonprofit to the next level? Next, use your knowledge of current expenses like wages, rent, utilities, program costs, etc. What does that mean? The first step is creating a budget.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Nonprofits who care about donor retention employ numerous strategies to keep their donors coming back year after year. While the full 2023 data has not yet been compiled, FEP has found that, through Q3 2023, donors decreased moderately and donor retention continued to slide, driving a slight decrease in fundraising dollars.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 18, 2023

Here are some digital marketing best practices for finding new donors by driving prospects to your nonprofit organization’s website using search engine optimization, online advertising, and email campaigns. Use social media to drive traffic to your website. Optimize your website to convert visitors into donors.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

With the rise of smartphones, it seems like everyone’s constantly on social media, making it the perfect marketing tool for your nonprofit! Social media for nonprofits is one of the best ways for organizations to reach out, engage with the community, and promote the work they do. Why should nonprofits use social media?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 25, 2021

By: Cori O’Brien, Senior Manager, Open Source Commons. This year, we are highlighting contributions made through Open Source Commons , a unique program that highlights the partnership between Salesforce.org and our community of customers and partners. Build Sustainable Apps to Meet Unique Community Needs.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As nonprofits continue to navigate a challenging economic climate, GivingTuesday continues to play a unique role that is special to the nonprofit sector. Instead of repeating those numbers, we’ll focus on the practical “in the weeds” analysis that can support you in making data-driven decisions that go well beyond this time of year.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

But introducing a new fund accounting system can be a sizable undertaking—even when you know it will be worth it. On top of that, be prepared for some change anxiety or frustration at convoluted legacy data and processes, which can make a system change appear even more daunting than it actually is. Mindset matters.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Due to this collective mastery, your work offers an invaluable skill set that uniquely positions development professionals for leadership at nonprofit and philanthropic agencies. Your work behind the scenes is to establish a structure—plans, systems and processes—by which the nonprofit may reach its advancement goals. Senior citizens?

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 13, 2022

Generation Z volunteers are a vital contributor to the nonprofit world. With a passion for positive impact, this segment of volunteers can help your nonprofit reach its mission. Nonprofits are important to Generation Z. In fact, 10% want to start their own nonprofit making them an ideal volunteer prospect for your organization.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

It involves your efforts to recruit new supporters, engage with existing ones, and grow your organization’s influence, all with the goal of funding your mission more efficiently. You likely understand the general benefits of planning, but why is creating a fundraising plan so important for your nonprofit? With that, let’s get started.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

In this guide, we’ll offer some tips and sample scripts you can use when calling donors to request a face-to-face meeting or directly request donations. Why and when to use a script for fundraising. You can use these scripts in a variety of scenarios, including offering them to: Volunteers during a fundraising call bank event.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

With diverse data sources, complex corporate giving programs , and stakeholder expectations on the rise, it’s no wonder that CSR directors are seeking advanced solutions. That way, you’ll know exactly what you’re looking for before booking demos with vendors. The answer lies in innovative CSR software.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 21, 2023

Raiser’s Edge NXT is one of Blackbaud’s most popular platforms, providing nonprofits with flexible, out-of-the-box fundraising and donor management tools. After purchasing their software, nonprofits should look into working with a Raiser’s Edge NXT consultant. Data cleanup and migration strategy. Develop your RFP.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It turns out one of the most important strategies for our time is the ability to effectively generate, exchange, and adopt new ways of doing things. Whether you’re part of a nonprofit, a dynamic team, or an individual on a mission, having a well-defined strategy for quickly creating and sharing fresh ideas is a must-have in our times.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

As a nonprofit or educational institution, you know firsthand the importance of fundraising to support your mission programming. These are sometimes known as “dollars for doers” and can be an excellent way to encourage and incentivize volunteerism. Establish actionable goals and craft a plan to achieve them.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Maybe your nonprofit is still redefining their goals in light of changing social and professional environments. Either way, it’s important to go into 2022 with a strong digital fundraising strategy to take advantage of an increasingly more captive online audience. . That’s a wrap! Did you hit or miss the mark in 2021?

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Why is fundraising important for nonprofits? Leverage Nonprofit Fundraising Best Practices.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing is one of the key components of getting your organization seen by potential supporters! Your marketing strategies and the marketing channels you use can drastically affect your fundraising success throughout the year. However, marketing for nonprofits can come with its difficulties.

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Cloud 4 Good

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Last time we shared how Marketing Cloud can impact the higher education industry and this time around we’re vetting it for our friends in the nonprofit space! . When nonprofit organizations come to Cloud for Good, we spend a substantial amount of time uncovering the specifics around their unique constituent lifecycle.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

When you’re a member association , it’s important to have ways to communicate and connect with members on a regular basis. Consider Your Audience The key to creating a member newsletter that people keep opening and reading is to offer content that’s beneficial to them in some way. What’s the Point of a Member Newsletter?

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3rd Sector Labs

MAY 29, 2014

We have been asking nonprofits a very important fundraising question, and getting some surprising results. What about all this new technology that we should have mastered by now? What about all this new technology that we should have mastered by now? Isn’t all this technology and data helping? The back story.

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Qgiv

JULY 28, 2021

His role involves producing and distributing educational content that helps nonprofits rise above the noise by thinking differently about their fundraising approach. Data is the key, as it is in all things related to your fundraising outreach. Data is the key, as it is in all things related to your fundraising outreach.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Phonathons are a tried-and-true resource for all sorts of nonprofits and higher education institutions to engage donors and raise money effectively. Use phonathon management software. While the benefits of a phonathon campaign are fairly straightforward, running a successful campaign is no easy task. Create a standardized script.

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Classy

JUNE 2, 2021

As a partner to thousands of nonprofits, Classy spends a lot of time learning about what makes each of them successful. That’s why we sought to uncover trends among successful nonprofits on the platform and what they do differently early on. What Makes Nonprofits Organizations Successful?

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Classy

JUNE 23, 2021

When your work changes the world daily, your nonprofit board should see just how impactful it is. Present clear areas of opportunity with data-driven recommendations that lead your organization down a proactive path to success. . Step 1: Understand the Common Priorities of a Nonprofit Board.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Nonprofit storytelling refers to a specific way of communication that organizations use to personalize their mission. Let’s just be honest right up front: in the case of many nonprofits, the staff is small and the time is limited. How can storytelling improve your nonprofit’s communication strategy?

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Managing your nonprofit is a massive undertaking. There are several ways that you can lessen the load while expanding your network. One of the best strategies nonprofits can use to lighten their workload is an ambassador program. . Don’t worry! Ambassadors can play a big role in increasing visibility and revenue.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Did you also know that 49% of nonprofit employees expect cost cuts this year and 54% of nonprofit leaders have implemented changes to organizational goals and activities? . Now more than ever, it’s vital for nonprofits to diversify their funding sources. Why grants are important to nonprofits. Let’s dig in!

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Did you also know that 49% of nonprofit employees expect cost cuts this year and 54% of nonprofit leaders have implemented changes to organizational goals and activities? . Now more than ever, it’s vital for nonprofits to diversify their funding sources. Why grants are important to nonprofits. Let’s dig in!

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Whole Whale

MAY 3, 2023

Chat-first search, where people use conversation interfaces like chatbots to find information, is poised to overtake traditional search engine usage sooner than you might expect. While nonprofits had a decade plus to prepare for mobile-first changes, chat-first changes will come far faster. Maybe Sooner Than You Think | PCMag ).

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Judi Sohn

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

This is a post that I’ve both been looking forward to and dreading. It’s likely going to be another long one, so for those of you who just want it short and bittersweet, here it is: I will be leaving Fight Colorectal Cancer at the end of this year to join Convio’s Common Ground team. Why am I leaving FightCRC?

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Classy

APRIL 21, 2021

Donation matching seems like a no-brainer to many nonprofits. It leaves us to wonder how many opportunities are overlooked because of common myths that limit a nonprofits’ full fundraising potential. What if the only thing that stops you from crushing your fundraising goals this year is a donation match myth?

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Nonprofits receive donations and support from a variety of sources, but corporate partnerships stand out as one of the most essential and reliable funding streams. In this guide, we’ll review the basics of corporate philanthropy so that your nonprofit can start earning more through this lucrative funding source. Let’s begin!

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 15, 2021

Many nonprofits have relied on technology as a crucial aspect of standing out from the crowd, connecting with donors, and raising the needed donations to further their cause. At this point, the question isn’t whether to use tech but whether your tech stack is configured in a way that positions your organization for success.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 9, 2019

If you’re looking for ways to boost your 2019 fundraising efforts for your nonprofit organization, you’re in the right place. There’s no better way to do so than by knowing the trends within your niche. Because of this, the number of donors who contribute to nonprofit funding has continued to rise. Personalization.

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