Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

Authenticity is the validation of the nonprofit’s work and legitimacy by a third party — what is sometimes referred to as “social proof.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Multichannel fundraising refers to reaching the same donors through multiple communication methods, or channels. For direct mail, include a reply device and return envelope so your donors don’t have to track down an envelope or stamp at home. On social media, pair your posts with a link to your donation form.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 22, 2021

What he refers to as “tinkering in the […]. They weren’t taking engines apart and rebuilding them. But the work they did paid off big time. Moss is president of the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP). The post The Mechanics of Innovation appeared first on.orgSource.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2020

For your reference, here are the fundraising tools featured in 2019 , 2017 , 2016 , and 2015. This year’s tools tap into emerging trends, such as Messenger bots, cryptocurrency, and gaming for good, and also build on long-time successful fundraising strategies, such as e-advocacy, online contests, and monthly giving.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

You turn to them for help because you know something is amiss, but you might not know where to start or have a frame of reference for how to come up with a solution. Provide context you can refer back to. Additionally, to resolve this trust issue, you’ll want to refer back to your data governance template and management systems.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The most effective way to get new members is by asking your current members to refer a friend. Here's how to take advantage of this by setting up a member referral program.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2022

They simply refer to tags that can be added to any URL. Medium usually refers to how your donor found you, or more specifically, how they found the link to find you (whew, what a mouthful). Campaign refers to the specific marketing campaign you’re running. What are UTM s? Example: utm_source=facebook. Medium (utm_medium).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 11, 2024

At its core, AI refers to computer systems designed to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. Embracing a curiosity mindset and using a two-word hack can help nonprofits navigate the AI landscape and unlock its full potential. Before diving into strategies, let’s clarify what we mean by AI.

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Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In online marketing, we refer to this placement as the very valuable Search Engine Results Page or SERP. Does your business currently appear at the top, on the first page of a Google search result? This coveted spot can be a clear indicator of a well-optimized, thriving website and business.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

For more detailed guidance, refer to this engagement cheat sheet. At a minimum, nonprofits should engage inbound and outbound every time a post is shared. Ideally, dedicating 15 minutes each weekday to engagement can make a significant difference in building a supportive online community.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

I especially like the magical approach that the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children took instead of referring to the donor newsletter. It’s funny how something as simple as this can get the creative juices flowing. You indeed can create some magical experiences for your recurring donors.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 6, 2022

Board minutes serve as a point of reference for what was discussed AND as a resource in legal matters. Taking board meeting minutes can feel tedious, but doing it well will help your team in the long run! The best minute takers have: a keen ear for.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

This new book, “The Essence of Campaigning Fundraising” includes a cool-looking USB drive that includes the 52 exhibits and 199 web links to which the book refers and proceeds going to charity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Orientation materials can go “virtual” so that even more experienced members have the information to refer to when needed. Even in the absence of tech failure, setting up a shared drive will allow new members to read through previous minutes to get context on issues of interest.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

The next time you fundraise for your cause, you can reference your donor database and determine who is most likely to give a second, third, or fourth donation. By taking the time to acknowledge donor generosity, your nonprofit can increase donor retention and encourage recurring giving.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

They probably reference past experiences you’ve had together, or they’ll talk to you as though they had a history with you. Use a donor’s preferred name or title, thank them for their specific gifts, and reference their history with your organization. They probably don’t speak very formally. Use personalization tokens in your messages.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Many tournament organizers refer folks to the event website after the tournament to make a donation or see the results and outcomes. Why Sponsors Love It: They get broader exposure to an affluent and influential audience of golfers and other sponsors, with visibility before, during, and after the tournament.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 20, 2022

Terminology: Be careful never to use the word “raffle” when referring to your charity sweepstakes. Types of Drawings: You cannot run a 50/50 drawing or a drawing in which different entry donations are assigned to specific prizes (as in a basket raffle). In a sweepstakes, every entry has an equal chance of winning any of the prizes. .

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Website developers need to make adjustments to the site’s digital assets (the video, audio and images referred to earlier) to ensure they load properly. You’ll see an insecure icon like in the image below in your browser that says “insecure content blocked” Why is this important?

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The most effective way to get new members is by asking your current members to refer a friend. Here's how to take advantage of this by setting up a member referral program.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Refer back to your goals when considering who and how you recruit supporters for the event. Lastly, and most importantly, be sure players and sponsors can register for and purchase these packages online securely, instantly, and easily. 5) Leverage your networks to attract players and sponsors, and target supporters strategically.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 4, 2022

Removing outliers is referred to as trimming. Yes, there are a few cases when you do indeed want to exclude the data you gathered from your hybrid or virtual events. These types of data points are called outliers. You need to understand when best to include, and when to exclude, data.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

For future reference, bookmark the Horizon Venues Event Calendar. It’s a bit awkward at first because you don’t really know who you are talking to or how old they are – and it is OK to ask.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2023

Your agenda and minutes from each meeting are automatically archived, so board members can easily reference them at any time. Each member can reference the agenda and minutes directly through the app during the conversation using a meeting viewer , helping you stay on track.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

That way, these gift records are linked together for easy reference, tracking, and reporting. When you enter the “hard credit” grant record for a donor-advised fund into the charitable sponsor’s record, you should also soft credit the donor who recommended the grant.

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M+R

APRIL 5, 2023

We duplicated the Zakat ads and replaced all Muslim faith references with Christian faith references. The ads that contained references to the Christian faith were approved within an hour. Was the policy being fairly applied across different religions or … not? So, we did a little experiment.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 2, 2021

When we refer to products here, we are talking about products, services and content. Aside from membership, do you know the most valuable products your association offers? Many organizations measure the success of their products by aggregate revenue, engagement numbers, and member feedback.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 5, 2020

The epidemic to which I am referring is “fundraising wanderlust,” or a failure to stay focused in your fundraising efforts. It causes non-profits to raise less money than they could, while expending far more energy and effort than necessary. Likewise, it wastes precious dollars in the fundraising budget in return for very little gain.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

Refer back to your goal and really think about what supporters might best fit your event. Depending on your cause space, event type, and event goal (see, goals really are important), you might have a certain group of supporters that make the most sense to invite. 3) Get creative with your promotions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2021

It serves as the reference point to settle disputes, avoid “ scope creep ,” and judge the usefulness of ideas. In the thick of day-to-day activities, it will be easy to forget why you are doing what you are doing and lose sight of original priorities. It can also be used to measure progress and keep the planning team focused.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 20, 2021

We use them daily to refer to other people. In modern English we typically either refer to someone as he or she. They are words used instead of a noun in a sentence. For example, in the previous sentence “they” is the pronoun used in place of the word pronoun. However, there are other pronouns that can be used.

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The Fundraising Authority

MARCH 28, 2021

Often referred to as the “ Ben Franklin effect ,” the psychological phenomenon asserts that those who have done favors for you are very likely to do another favor. . #2 – Volunteers Have Sweat Equity. Volunteers offer the perfect opportunity to put this theory to the test.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 8, 2020

You’d be surprised at just how often current customers will refer new customers to their salesperson. Good salespeople are constantly asking their current customers and others in their network for referrals… introductions to people that might also want to buy the product or service the salesman is selling.

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.orgSource

JULY 17, 2023

If you query ChatGPT frequently, you’ll notice that it regularly references its pedigree. ChatGPT has a reputation for jumbling references. For example, Amazon’s Alexa along with the site’s personalized recommendations for movies, books, and music are provided by various AI models. That bragging is not unfounded.

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.orgSource

JUNE 24, 2024

You can’t keep referring to the same playbook. Health —Positive performance across a range of well-defined metrics, including financial stability and the professional development and engagement of staff, volunteers, and members. Seven Strategies for Change Excellence still depends on how well you get things done. But here’s the difference.

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Charity Village

JUNE 26, 2024

Golden opportunities refer to those rare instances where your existing strengths can be leveraged to achieve something greater than the sum of their parts, thanks to a unique opportunity. Are you overlooking valuable opportunities to significantly advance your organization because you’re unsure how to recognize them?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

She refers to a “team of advisers” rather than a large, dedicated staff. It is unclear if the team of advisors to which she refers is one and the same as the Bridgespan Group but many of us in the fundraising world believe it to be so. . Scott’s funding operation has no known address — or even website. .

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