Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

This is the fourth 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: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

There’s no shortage of year-end-and-beginning blog posts about social media, but I thought I’d throw mine into the mix as well. I took some much-needed time off in December and was able to spend some down time reflecting on the future of social media and mobile technology for the nonprofit sector. Learn basic HTML.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Building an organization from the ground up is a challenge, but with the right nonprofit tools, the heavy lifting gets easier. There are SO MANY nonprofit tools out there, all promising to make your work easier as you grow your new nonprofit. Joining TechSoup should be the first technology task for your new nonprofit.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This Nonprofit Trailblazer delivers work across three key pillars of activity: local communities, equal opportunities, and caring for those in need. Every March, the nonprofit’s Netherlands Does programme encourages people to get together with friends or family and volunteer for a day, supporting those in need and helping good causes.

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TechImpact

MAY 7, 2014

Being a mobile ready nonprofit extends to other mediums like cloud computing , and social media and content marketing strategies, too. Here are 6 ways to ensure your nonprofit is making the most out of your online mobile presence. How is your nonprofit gearing up for mobile? Here’s another stat for you. Be responsive.

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Forum One

APRIL 8, 2021

Today, there is a wealth of modern tools that make deep and meaningful data analysis more accessible to the nonprofit and social good sector. I hosted a webinar that digs into the approaches and tools that Forum One thinks any modern nonprofit, association, foundation or government agency should be looking at in order to manage their data.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Selecting the right Content Management System (CMS) for your nonprofit website is crucial in building and managing a successful online presence. By understanding these aspects and considering your organization’s specific requirements, you can confidently choose a CMS that will empower your nonprofit to thrive in the digital landscape.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 25, 2011

I started blogging specifically on technology just over 6 years ago, took about a year hiatus in 2005-2006, and have been writing consistently here ever since. On one hand, the technology issues I cover are well covered elsewhere. For the curious (well, OK, it was mostly me who was curious): There are 409 posts and 922 comments.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Internet phone calls, referred to as Voice over IP (VoIP), are becoming an increasingly popular cloud service due to the low cost, long-term hardware sustainability, increased quality, and wider variety of features, as compared to the copper infrastructure of traditional phone systems. Multi-line call routing. Hold music. Call center.

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, nonprofits are increasingly turning to technology to streamline operations, engage with donors and volunteers, and improve their ability to further their missions. What is the Salesforce for Nonprofits? How much does the Salesforce for Nonprofits implementation process cost?

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Forum One

DECEMBER 15, 2022

It’s our great privilege at Forum One to not only work with some of the best nonprofits, cultural intuitions, and government agencies around, but also to learn from them, and extend their expertise to the broader community of mission-driven organizations. What do we need to do differently, better? What do we need to cut out or start?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 26, 2021

YLP creates the look and feel of a little local shop with uniformed staff who manage the store by hand-held technology. We created a customer community on Experience Cloud for 50 pantry managers and senior volunteers to manage their pantry operations, including induction and training for pantry managers. Sustainable Set Up for Growth.

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Neon CRM

MAY 11, 2023

This donor management software comparison will go over the features of some of the most popular options so you can make the right choice for your organization. Each of the platforms listed below are trusted as some of the top donor management options among nonprofits and associations. Choosing the right tool can be tough!

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

The big nonprofit tech trends this past year seemed to be in the areas of the emergence of mobile devices, social media stratification, the launch of Office 365 for Nonprofits, some huge digital inclusion initiatives, and lots of other things. Green Technology. Cloud Computing. Office 365 for Nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 15, 2012

This week we got a great comment from a TechSoup member to our Cloud Technology and the NGO Community blog post. It asked about cloud companies going out of business and how secure data is in such cases. Can cloud vendors simply close your account without notice? What should nonprofits do about this?

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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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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 26, 2008

I wrote this post back in 2005, and it is the most popular in 2008! 2) Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants on July 27th. Wow, this post is from 2006. It has one of the highest bounce rates of any post on this blog. 8) What is Cloud Computing? One of my frank and painful posts on the topic.

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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? This blog post shares some thoughts.

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Forj

MARCH 2, 2021

A technology auditor brought in to help AMP work through the selection process to replace its AMS eventually recommended the use of Salesforce as AMP’s CRM. There are plenty of reasons to consider Salesforce for your association management. Before you begin the journey, consider what the job entails.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

When my sister first started working with a nonprofit museum, she had a lot to learn about the fundraising process for the organization. Nonprofits like yours can personalize your donors’ experiences in the same way by keeping careful notes about your donors in your donor management software. . Why was this such an egregious mistake?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2012

We are offering a repeat session of this popular webinar, this time specifically targeted at an international audience. It is a cloud-based business intelligence application which supports multiple data formats to help you understand how your organization is performing. Nonprofit Questions About Data Reporting.

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Wilson-Bennett Technology. Of their many technology solutions, ascend is a favorite tool for university advancement, constituent engagement, and other critical fundraising needs. This allows your institution to raise more and take advantage of the $4-7 billion in matching gift revenue left unclaimed each year. UC Innovation.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology SaaS vs. Open Source September 24, 2008 I just finished writing a post for the Idealware blog about choosing SaaS vs. Open source. But the real story is much more complicated.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2015

Last week, companies, journalists, and enthusiasts convened in Las Vegas to showcase what's to come in technology. My colleague Jim Lynch and I have been following the CES news closely and picked the most intriguing technology to come out of the show. Small Tech That Packs a Punch. " What earns this praise?

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NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2010

By Grant Howe, VP Research and Development, Nonprofit Solutions, Sage Business Solutions. What will the nonprofit office of the future look like? Corporations and nonprofits alike are rapidly embracing the practice of letting employees work remotely. Advances in mobile technology are significantly changing how we live and work.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 20, 2012

We surveyed the TechSoup community to learn more about the TechSoup resources they're currently using, the topics they'd like to learn about, and how TechSoup can best help them learn about nonprofit and library technology. Over 2,000 people responded. Here's what they had to say. Who's in the TechSoup Community?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2014

Our lead story in this issue of TechSoup’s Nonprofit Technology News is the creation of the Mobile Giving Alliance that will help charities develop their mobile giving. Fund for UNICEF, and United Way Worldwide to bring more mobile technology resources charities. Help for Charities to Develop a Mobile Giving Campaign.

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Tech Soup

MAY 26, 2011

This was originally posted on the GuideStar International blog. be referred to as "the mobile" in this post) is an important ICT tool for. the nonprofit sector not only in the developed world, but even more so. technology all the time. the nonprofit sector not only in the developed world, but even more so.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Be sure to bookmark this post as we'll be adding more resources as they become available. Is Windows 8 right for your nonprofit or library? See Windows 8 in action at our Windows 8 for Nonprofits & Libraries webinar this Thursday, November 1 at 11 a.m. TechSoup Windows 8 Resources. article has four questions to consider.

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CauseVox

MAY 11, 2023

It’s truly amazing to see how fast artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved and transformed various industries, including the nonprofit sector. As a nonprofit professional, you’ll be thrilled to know that AI is your new secret weapon for elevating your operations, fundraising, and outreach efforts. or “How can I get involved?”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

As the pandemic continues, most nonprofit workplaces will become a combination of virtual and on-site work. Hybrid meetings are familiar for many nonprofits, particularly larger international nonprofits with many country offices or national networks with affiliate office locations. Center Inclusion.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In contrast, non-CRM-platform-based AMS systems simply do not have the funds to keep up with future-forward technologies, including mobility, predictive analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI). Just think: If your association is featured on a popular TV show tomorrow, would your community portal be able to handle the spike in traffic?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A donor database is much more than a glorified phonebook for nonprofits. When nonprofits invest in the right donor management tools and use them properly, they can become an incredible asset. In this guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about donor databases to help you choose the right solution for your nonprofit.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 3, 2024

Moving into the new year, nonprofit professionals everywhere are thinking about what they can do differently to improve their organization’s results. But don’t just pay attention to what’s going on in the world of giving—technological innovations can also affect how your nonprofit markets itself and how your audience responds.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2024

Nonprofit funding comes from various sources—regular and major gifts , grants, in-kind donations, corporate sponsorships , planned gifts, and eCommerce sales are a few of the most common. In addition, some nonprofits also rely partly or entirely on memberships to support their missions. What is membership software for nonprofits?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years.

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Double the Donation

APRIL 12, 2021

Arreva has been serving the nonprofit industry for more than three decades and is prepared to help you transition right now from GoFundMe Charity. Check out these resources: Discover ExceedFurther®, Arreva’s All-in-One, Cloud-based, Digital Fundraising and Donor Relationship Management Software. The best part?

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