Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 26, 2023

Applying for the Google Ad Grant can help you reach new heights with your digital marketing. The program allows nonprofits like yours to tap into paid advertising for free. While it’s an incredible marketing opportunity, the Google Grant application process can be lengthy, which might turn your nonprofit off from applying.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! Think about it: what could your nonprofit do right now with a $5,000 check?? (I Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! For one, it’s usually a lot of money.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Thanks to Microsoft Citizenship Asia Pacific , I’ve had the great honor to present a series of online fundraising and social media trainings to over three hundred non-governmental organizations (NGOs) throughout Asia Pacific over the last three years. Of course, being based in the U.S., Of course, being based in the U.S.,

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

If you’re wondering how you should adapt your fundraising strategy to the new landscape, then look no further. Our Year-End Fundraising Resource Package has everything you need to craft a winning year-end campaign that is optimized for online fundraising. Download Our Free 2021 Year-End Fundraising Calendar.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

It is said time and time again, “donors are the lifeblood of our nonprofit.” ” Literally, they keep charity alive and help nonprofit organizations grow and flourish, so how do you keep your donors and sponsors interested in your nonprofit for years to come? Introduce them to your team.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2010

One year ago today Nonprofit Tech 2.0 published its first blog post. I had low expectations for Nonprofit Tech 2.0. I would have been happy with couple hundred visitors a week, but a year later Nonprofit Tech 2.0 To celebrate this one-year anniversary: 1) I donated $500 to some of my favorite nonprofits ( #JustDonated ).

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn is a major gift fundraiser and nonprofit communications expert who uses technology to amplify her impact and do more with less. She’s known for tackling seemingly impossible fundraising efforts and turning them into success stories. When I look back, this was one of the most sophisticated fundraising programs in Texas!

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The end of the year is fast approaching and with it, your year-end fundraising campaign. So how can you take advantage of the season of giving to raise more for your organization? CauseVox’s Year-End Fundraising Fair was a mini-conference featuring 16+curated sessions with a big impact on year-end fundraising.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2014

It seems like there's a new crowdfunding website out there every week, but which one is right for your nonprofit? I looked at a few popular crowdfunding sites and dissected their cost plans, nonprofit support, and special features. If you are interested in offering merchandise, check out Teespring. Kickstarter.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 23, 2023

Through the Google Ad Grants program , nonprofits everywhere can leverage pay-per-click (PPC) marketing for free. Google gives eligible nonprofits $10,000 monthly to spend on its paid advertising platform. In turn, professional account management can empower you to make the most of your marketing budget.

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Kindful

MARCH 16, 2021

Whether you’re brand new and still waiting for funding or an established nonprofit that needs to cut costs, we understand your budget can be tight. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have the tools you need to operate your organization effectively. Fundraising. There are plenty of free tools you can use instead. Bloomerang.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

That's why Creative Commons offers a handy standardized list of licenses for creative works. These licenses allow you to give permission for others to share your work, and also to define how your work can be shared. In fact, that's exactly the kind of license TechSoup uses for most of our content! Your Questions.

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Tech Soup

MAY 8, 2017

TechSoup is justifiably famous for our product donations, but we also have great digital and in-person training resources for your charity, foundation, or library. Here's what we have for you in the way of learning resources at TechSoup. Here's what we have for you in the way of learning resources at TechSoup.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Storytelling is the currency of fundraising. Photos, videos, selfies, and personal stories allow us to embed emotional content in fundraising campaigns. They also invite our supporters and donors to be more deeply involved in our fundraising campaigns. How will you tell your story to create both authenticity and urgency?

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2014

We just kicked off our free webinar series on how your organization can get up to speed on communicating with your audience through their mobile devices. Welcome to TechSoup’s Mobile Impact Webinar Series 2014. Tips for successfully doing mobile fundraising. These days, that’s pretty much everybody.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2017

Do you wake up in a cold tech sweat when you know you'll have to adjust an image of your executive director for an annual report, post photos on your website from an event, or create an invitation to your organization's gala affair? Adobe Absolute Beginners: Create a Fundraiser Invitation Using Adobe InDesign.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2012

TechSoup hosted its first ever Nonprofits Live. on the Future of Fundraising back in 2011. Social-benefit organizations can learn a lot from the preceding examples and those that follow to harness the power of technology and social media for fundraising. Does Facebook Work for Fundraising?

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 13, 2009

This Wednesday, April 15th, you can participate in a free online event and webinar from TechSoup, Basics for Beginners: Getting Started with Social Media Tools. You know your organization should use social media, but you’re not sure where to start. What is the best way to fundraise with social media? About TechSoup.org.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

A couple of years ago, outreach, training, and fundraising consultant, Stephanie Gerding , posted some great basic grantseeking information on TechSoup For Libraries. Finding the right funders that match your mission, your specific project, and your geographic locale is quite an art.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 5, 2014

Designing or redesigning your nonprofit's website? Before you get started, check out these ten tips for creating engaging nonprofit websites from Firespring CEO, Jay Wilkinson. Wilkinson shared his web design wisdom in a recent TechSoup webinar. Understand Your Audience. These were my top ten takeaways.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

With #GivingTuesday only weeks away, hopefully your fundraising campaign plan has taken shape and you're feeling prepared for the big day. You've got your appeal solidified, communications materials drafted, and partners on board. But does your community know your plan? Call Your Partners.

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Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2014

The Atlanta-based tech support nonprofit TechBridge , has developed a new online crowdfunding website called the TechBridge Nonprofit Exchange for U.S. nonprofits to raise funds for technology projects. It is the first crowdfunding platform exclusively for nonprofit technology projects.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 9, 2018

Whether you’re trying to coordinate with your team or reach out to current and potential donors, it’s important to stay on top of your game. It also enables you to look over the messages and notifications coming in on any of your social media platforms and lets you respond right from your account. Communication is key.

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Tech Soup

MAY 27, 2011

This post was written by Evonne Heyning , part of TechSoup's Community team. On June 7th TechSoup representatives Elliot Harmon, Susan Tenby, and Evonne Heyning will present in a unique Interactive Strategy event at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in New Orleans, LA ( NCVS ). We think Watchitoo.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2013

This is the fourth and final installment in a series of grantseeking pointers inspired by fundraising consultant, Stephanie Gerding ’s great basic grantseeking information on TechSoup For Libraries that came out a few years ago. Go to the websites of corporations that operate in your community.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 25, 2013

Finding the right CRM (constituent relationship management) program for your organization can help you find potential donors, foster relationships, and organize successful fundraising campaigns. We've compiled the best resources on CRM from the TechSoup Global Network as well as from other trusted nonprofit technology sites.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

Punjammies is one example of a nonprofit that is using e-commerce — specifically, a tool called Shopify — to give women a renewed sense of purpose and to operate sustainably. But this is only one example of how nonprofits can use an online store. Nonprofit art galleries. Selling indigenous crafts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2017

Think about swallowing a micro medical device that can send a report back to your doctor or having your fitbit implanted in your body so you don’t loose it. What does this mean for the nonprofit sector in the future? And after that technology will be merged or implanted in humans. Think cyborgs. Poverty Reduction.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Mobile matters for nonprofits, charities, and libraries. Luckily, TechSoup is here to help, with mobile-website creation tools and all the resources you need to plan and implement a solid mobile strategy. What does this really mean for your nonprofit, charity, or library? So What Does Your Organization Need to Do?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

It seems like there's a new crowdfunding website out there every week, but which one is right for your nonprofit? I looked at a few popular crowdfunding sites and dissected their cost plans, nonprofit support, and special features. If you are interested in offering merchandise, check out Teespring. Kickstarter.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Raiser's Edge NXT is the new online fundraising and relationship management software for nonprofits by TechSoup donor partner Blackbaud. instead of "next" and often abbreviated RE NXT) automates ongoing online fundraising, events, campaigns, membership, email marketing, payment processing, and even crowdfunding.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 21, 2016

For the sixth year, TechSoup's annual challenge will help nonprofits learn how to increase their storytelling skills for fundraising and advocacy purposes. Civil Society, Advocacy, and Fundraising. Good stories power fundraising and marketing. Good stories power fundraising and marketing. Learn more.

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Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2014

I've also donated to personal fundraisers, where my friends are raising money for a pet project or trying to pay off a large medical bill. We've written quite a bit on the benefits of crowdfunding campaigns here on TechSoup, including a platform comparison and a webinar called The Wisdom of the Crowd(funding). Neff of Lights.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

As a nonprofit ourselves, we at TechSoup know what it feels like when your organization starts to grow. On one hand, you’re able to help more people and expand the reach of your mission. On the other hand, you suddenly have several next steps to take, all at the same time, to make sure your growth is sustainable.

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NTEN

JANUARY 6, 2015

Check out the latest articles news and events from NTEN Members: What lies ahead for nonprofits in the coming year? TechSoup Global makes their 2015 tech predictions , while Prichard Communications alerts us to the 3 Communications Trends in 2015 Your Nonprofit Can''t Ignore. Innovation is not the problem."

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Getting the media to cover your organization's fundraising campaign can help you reach new donors, garner larger donations, and become a well-known, trusted entity in your community. However, a little media know-how can help you get some attention for your campaign. My favorite tip? "Remember that nobody cares.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2010

TechSoup Microsoft NGO Connection Day. I was honored to be the keynote speaker for the Bay Area Microsoft/TechSoup Global Connection Day on Monday. This post summarizes the content I shared in my presentation and offers some reflection on the conversational keynote. View more presentations from Beth Kanter.

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