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Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology My Theory of Practice July 10, 2008 I finally had the reason to begin to more completely articulate my theory of practice. My theory of practice is different than my consulting philosophy. A theory of practice, in my mind, outlines the methods and ideals behind how I get work done with clients. MORE
When it comes to our businesses, we love industry best practices. We like case studies and white papers and our army of consultants who can go out there and figure out what the best practices are so we don’t have to. There is just one problem: Best practices are evil. MORE
That’s why we put together these best practices to get you started…. Okay, so you’ve decided you’re going to throw a nonprofit fundraising event… virtual high fives. MORE
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. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits. 1) Implement Donation Page Best Practices. MORE
The millennial (M) generation, 18 to 34-years-old, often get a bad rep from older generations. The more-biased ones scoff that they are a tech-obsessed, scarf wearing, coffee snob group that has lost all sense of character and meaning MORE
It’s clear that retargeting as a marketing practice is here to stay. Since it has been historically viewed as a business to consumer practice, other marketers have been slow to adopt retargeting. The post Best Practices in B2B Retargeting appeared first on SocialFish. MORE
The purpose of the conference is to expose future social sector leaders to a vibrant learning experience that promotes best practices, innovative thinking and awareness of the full scope of the sector. It's finally here! MORE
Start with these three best practices:? . Consider a monthly pizza party (sponsored by your development and finance leadership to show the initiative is supported) with team members during which they are asked to share a “working together” best practice and an issue that needs to be resolved.? Development and f inance teams have their own unique but overlapping responsibilities around the management of revenue.? MORE
Putting Purpose into Practice with Shared Value. And how can you help your organization more effectively put its purpose into practice? Companies are increasingly recognizing the importance of purpose. But what does it really mean to have a purpose-led organization? MORE
This is the second post in a year-long blog and webinar series called 101 Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. BCC is an absolute worst practice, please don’t do it. 101 Best Practices Email Marketing Fundraising MORE
In the nonprofit sector, communities of practice are an established concept. Communities of practice often include practitioners from the public, private and nonprofit sectors – all actively developing shared resources, best practices, and tools to solve some of society’s toughest challenges. MORE
This is the second of three webinars in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits. << View All Upcoming Webinars >> 101 Best Practices Fundraising WebinarDate: Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Time: 1pm EDT / 10am PDT (90 minutes). MORE
The Case Foundation has brought together some of the key leaders in social media for nonprofits and have created Gear Up for Giving campaign to provide tools to teach nonprofits how to use social media. Logo for Case Foundation's Gear Up for Giving Campaign. If you have been to their site already and have seen their information, what recommendations do you have to share with others? MORE
This is the first webinar in Heather’s year-long blog and webinar series called 101 Best Practices for Nonprofits. Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. Presented by: Heather Mansfield , Founder and Editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good. MORE
And for the icing on the cake, we surveyed 109 CSR professionals and incorporated their best practices and tips in the BBI report. Incorporating social impact strategies into an organization’s mission has historically been highly desired by its customers, employees and other key stakeholders. MORE
Social Media #nptech Frank Barry nonprofit social media best practices Social Media for Nonprofits Social Media StrategyDo you know how many of your supporters use popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube? Twitter has more than 16 million users, and 42.3 MORE
Our mission is to find, fund and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with practical, hands-on growth expertise to foster long-term success. Predictive Analytics Fundraising Product Fuels EveryAction’s Rise in Nonprofit Market. Washington, D.C., MORE
Each of these five organizations exemplifies different ways to make industry best practices and technology tools work in a way that resonates with their supporter base. MORE
5 Best Practices for Nonprofit Funding: 1. This is practically unheard of in for-profit environments. In the for-profit sector, customers provide revenue that covers the cost of providing the products and services they buy. MORE
According to Wikipedia, a wireframe is a “visual guide that represents the skeletal framework of a website” If you’re going through a design project, you’ll likely see wireframes after a user research phase and possibly a sitemap phase. MORE
In this blog series, we're focusing on how Higher Educational Institutions use technology to communicate with and engage their students and alumni. Don't miss the first installment, covering how Student Activities offices are using digital tactics to increase engagement on campus ! MORE
Whether you're looking to refresh your nonprofit's website or create a new one from scratch, be sure to follow the latest best practices in nonprofit website design for 2020 MORE
While there are some agreed upon best practices, your list is unique. Nonprofit Technology Social Media #nptech email marketing best practices Nonprofit Tech For Good nonprofit website best practices MORE
This is the first webinar in Heather’s year-long blog and webinar series called 101 Best Practices for Nonprofits. << View All Upcoming Webinars >> The post [WEBINAR] Website & Email Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits appeared first on Nonprofit Tech for Good. MORE
Here are 8 best practices to get you started…. By Gary Wohlfeill , Director of Marketing at CrowdRise , who works with partners to develop highly engaging fundraising campaigns and leads the marketing team in developing the CrowdRise brand. MORE
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
While it’s important to follow standard best practices, engagement rates depend highly on the preferences of one’s audience, which can vary greatly between nonprofits who serve a diverse array of communities and issues. MORE
Here are 5 best practices to help you convert more volunteers to donors. It is not a secret that nonprofits need volunteers and donors to achieve their goals and carry out their mission. The question is, is your organization focusing on the volunteer base that you already have? MORE
In an effort to maximize non-profits’ marketing efforts, Animoto has compiled best practices and inspiration for video marketing on social. By Becky Brooks , Director of Communications at Animoto , an online video maker that makes it easy to create marketing videos for social media and beyond. MORE
It’s a unique sponsorship opportunity, and because custom pin flags are common practice at professional Tour events, sponsors tend to understand the value and are willing to invest. MORE
This is the first post in a year-long blog and webinar series called 101 Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Below are 10 website design best practices specifically for the nonprofit sector. 101 Best Practices Websites MORE
The next step is mapping out the practices that you can implement to make your sustained giving program a success. That’s why, in the newly released Sustainers in Focus Part 2 , we’ve shared six best practices for supporting a sustained giving program. MORE
Before commencing your data collection there are a few best practices that’ll let you make the best of your efforts. The post 5 Best Practices for Collecting Supporter Data appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. MORE
To practice this, try completely removing the first-person narrative language. These three best practices enable you to establish personal donor connections, provide necessary educational resources, and show the impact they have on your mission—which can directly boost this retention rate. MORE
In this blog series, we're focusing on how Higher Educational Institutions use technology to communicate with and engage their students and alumni. Don't miss the first installment, covering how Student Activities offices are using digital tactics to increase engagement on campus ! MORE
In, Sustainers in Focus Part 2: Proven Practices for Success , you’ll see the six practical strategies that can actually lead organizations to build a thriving monthly donor program. MORE
This is the third post in a year-long blog and webinar series called 101 Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Having a mobile-compatible website is now a standard best practice and that is especially true for your nonprofit’s donation pages. MORE
This is the second of three webinars in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits. Current best practices for using Facebook Pages and Twitter. << View All Upcoming Webinars >> 101 Best Practices Social Media Webinar MORE
Finally had a few minutes to dig into Into Focus , the new benchmark and best practices report by our friends at See3. And it’s AWESOME. MORE
As an educational consultant, I offer nonprofits instruction on best practices around their technology. And while I’m usually able to offer some general guidance, nonprofit website design best practices have never been my area of expertise. MORE
Best Practices for Association Microsites : Micro web sites and sub branding seem to go hand in hand, as does the angst and elation both bring to trade association marketing departments. Associations 2012: Benchmarks and Best Practices,” white paper, we found that nearly one-half of U.S. I completely support micro site development; it just seems many are launched without strategic goals to support a sub brand, and many have an expiration date. MORE
Donors want to help when disaster strikes, but they often don’t realize how long disaster recovery can really take. MORE
Identify donors, segment based on their potential value, automate best practices for nurturing prospects, and analyze results for performance and improvements. #18. MORE
Here are 10 association social media best practices I shared: Meet your members where they are. I admit one of my pet peeves is the practice of surveying members to ask about their social media use as a first step in developing a social media strategy. MORE
Our mission is to find, fund and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with practical, hands-on growth expertise to foster long-term success. Innovative Talent and Digital Product Add to EveryAction’s Rapid Growth. Washington, D.C., MORE
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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. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits. 1) Implement Donation Page Best Practices.
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This is the second of three webinars in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits. Current best practices for using Facebook Pages and Twitter. << View All Upcoming Webinars >> 101 Best Practices Social Media Webinar
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AUGUST 25, 2017
As an educational consultant, I offer nonprofits instruction on best practices around their technology. And while I’m usually able to offer some general guidance, nonprofit website design best practices have never been my area of expertise.
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This is the first webinar in Heather’s year-long blog and webinar series called 101 Best Practices for Nonprofits. Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. Presented by: Heather Mansfield , Founder and Editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good.
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To practice this, try completely removing the first-person narrative language. These three best practices enable you to establish personal donor connections, provide necessary educational resources, and show the impact they have on your mission—which can directly boost this retention rate.
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MAY 10, 2020
This is the first webinar in Heather’s year-long blog and webinar series called 101 Best Practices for Nonprofits. << View All Upcoming Webinars >> The post [WEBINAR] Website & Email Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits appeared first on Nonprofit Tech for Good.
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Putting Purpose into Practice with Shared Value. And how can you help your organization more effectively put its purpose into practice? Companies are increasingly recognizing the importance of purpose. But what does it really mean to have a purpose-led organization?
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Whether you're looking to refresh your nonprofit's website or create a new one from scratch, be sure to follow the latest best practices in nonprofit website design for 2020
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Here are 5 best practices to help you convert more volunteers to donors. It is not a secret that nonprofits need volunteers and donors to achieve their goals and carry out their mission. The question is, is your organization focusing on the volunteer base that you already have?
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While there are some agreed upon best practices, your list is unique. Nonprofit Technology Social Media #nptech email marketing best practices Nonprofit Tech For Good nonprofit website best practices
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It’s clear that retargeting as a marketing practice is here to stay. Since it has been historically viewed as a business to consumer practice, other marketers have been slow to adopt retargeting. The post Best Practices in B2B Retargeting appeared first on SocialFish.
Connection Cafe
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The next step is mapping out the practices that you can implement to make your sustained giving program a success. That’s why, in the newly released Sustainers in Focus Part 2 , we’ve shared six best practices for supporting a sustained giving program.
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According to Wikipedia, a wireframe is a “visual guide that represents the skeletal framework of a website” If you’re going through a design project, you’ll likely see wireframes after a user research phase and possibly a sitemap phase.
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Start with these three best practices:? . Consider a monthly pizza party (sponsored by your development and finance leadership to show the initiative is supported) with team members during which they are asked to share a “working together” best practice and an issue that needs to be resolved.? Development and f inance teams have their own unique but overlapping responsibilities around the management of revenue.?
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The purpose of the conference is to expose future social sector leaders to a vibrant learning experience that promotes best practices, innovative thinking and awareness of the full scope of the sector. It's finally here!
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OCTOBER 16, 2013
Here are 10 association social media best practices I shared: Meet your members where they are. I admit one of my pet peeves is the practice of surveying members to ask about their social media use as a first step in developing a social media strategy.
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In this blog series, we're focusing on how Higher Educational Institutions use technology to communicate with and engage their students and alumni. Don't miss the first installment, covering how Student Activities offices are using digital tactics to increase engagement on campus !
EveryAction
APRIL 30, 2018
In this blog series, we're focusing on how Higher Educational Institutions use technology to communicate with and engage their students and alumni. Don't miss the first installment, covering how Student Activities offices are using digital tactics to increase engagement on campus !
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
In the nonprofit sector, communities of practice are an established concept. Communities of practice often include practitioners from the public, private and nonprofit sectors – all actively developing shared resources, best practices, and tools to solve some of society’s toughest challenges.
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JULY 10, 2008
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology My Theory of Practice July 10, 2008 I finally had the reason to begin to more completely articulate my theory of practice. My theory of practice is different than my consulting philosophy. A theory of practice, in my mind, outlines the methods and ideals behind how I get work done with clients.
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MARCH 11, 2014
The millennial (M) generation, 18 to 34-years-old, often get a bad rep from older generations. The more-biased ones scoff that they are a tech-obsessed, scarf wearing, coffee snob group that has lost all sense of character and meaning
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Finally had a few minutes to dig into Into Focus , the new benchmark and best practices report by our friends at See3. And it’s AWESOME.
Connection Cafe
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Donors want to help when disaster strikes, but they often don’t realize how long disaster recovery can really take.
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
The Case Foundation has brought together some of the key leaders in social media for nonprofits and have created Gear Up for Giving campaign to provide tools to teach nonprofits how to use social media. Logo for Case Foundation's Gear Up for Giving Campaign. If you have been to their site already and have seen their information, what recommendations do you have to share with others?
SocialFish
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When it comes to our businesses, we love industry best practices. We like case studies and white papers and our army of consultants who can go out there and figure out what the best practices are so we don’t have to. There is just one problem: Best practices are evil.
EveryAction
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Our mission is to find, fund and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with practical, hands-on growth expertise to foster long-term success. Innovative Talent and Digital Product Add to EveryAction’s Rapid Growth. Washington, D.C.,
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Before commencing your data collection there are a few best practices that’ll let you make the best of your efforts. The post 5 Best Practices for Collecting Supporter Data appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.
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FEBRUARY 25, 2020
And for the icing on the cake, we surveyed 109 CSR professionals and incorporated their best practices and tips in the BBI report. Incorporating social impact strategies into an organization’s mission has historically been highly desired by its customers, employees and other key stakeholders.
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Best Practices for Association Microsites : Micro web sites and sub branding seem to go hand in hand, as does the angst and elation both bring to trade association marketing departments. Associations 2012: Benchmarks and Best Practices,” white paper, we found that nearly one-half of U.S. I completely support micro site development; it just seems many are launched without strategic goals to support a sub brand, and many have an expiration date.
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Here are 8 best practices to get you started…. By Gary Wohlfeill , Director of Marketing at CrowdRise , who works with partners to develop highly engaging fundraising campaigns and leads the marketing team in developing the CrowdRise brand.
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Identify donors, segment based on their potential value, automate best practices for nurturing prospects, and analyze results for performance and improvements. #18.
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While it’s important to follow standard best practices, engagement rates depend highly on the preferences of one’s audience, which can vary greatly between nonprofits who serve a diverse array of communities and issues.
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Each of these five organizations exemplifies different ways to make industry best practices and technology tools work in a way that resonates with their supporter base.
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5 Best Practices for Nonprofit Funding: 1. This is practically unheard of in for-profit environments. In the for-profit sector, customers provide revenue that covers the cost of providing the products and services they buy.
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It’s a unique sponsorship opportunity, and because custom pin flags are common practice at professional Tour events, sponsors tend to understand the value and are willing to invest.
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