Media Cause

MARCH 20, 2024

Many know that nonprofits today are trying to accomplish more than ever and often, with fewer resources. Nonprofits can maximize their impact by utilizing MarTech tools and platforms to do the heavy lifting. Nonprofits can maximize their impact by utilizing MarTech tools and platforms to do the heavy lifting.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 28, 2020

Here’s how to leverage technology to plan a golf fundraiser in these uncertain times. As a nonprofit, you can get one for free through GolfStatus.org’s Golf for Good program. They’re also easier to manage and update, can be added last-minute, and offer a high-end look and feel. Golf Tech for Nonprofits.

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DonorPerfect

JANUARY 25, 2024

How to Respond to Giving Declines, Nonprofit Staff Turnover, and Donor Fatigue It feels like the last decade has been one unprecedented event after another.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As technology continues to advance, nonprofits are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline and optimize their fundraising efforts, and for good reason. Conduct staff training. AI technology can be complex and unfamiliar to many people. Conduct staff training. Encourage experimentation. Let’s dive in!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The Smart Nonprofit. I am thrilled to share with you my article in today’s Harvard Business Review , “ How Smart Tech Is Transforming Nonprofits ,” co-authored with Allison Fine. The article highlights some of the themes in our book, The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Automated World , coming out in March, 2022.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 1, 2021

The 2021 Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. To receive future updates about the Global NGO Technology Survey data, please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter.

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John Kenyon

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Trying new technology can feel like exploring a new place. Nonprofits are at a crossroads with artificial intelligence (AI). Nonprofits need to think carefully as they move forward. AI is not just about new tools for nonprofits. This article lights the way for nonprofits who want to use AI in a helpful, safe way.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The warning signs included the ongoing toxic combination of low pay and overwhelming workloads endemic in nonprofit work that leads to exhaustion, mistakes, and ultimately burnout. As a result, nonprofit employees have quit their jobs at record levels since the start of the pandemic. We have been here before.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Despite positive progress, inequality is still pervasive throughout our institutions and systems, and nonprofit technology is not exempt. And, as the NTEN Equity Guide for Nonprofit Technology highlights, “…technology does not and cannot succeed without an organizational culture that supports it”.

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EveryAction

JUNE 23, 2023

Whether your organization advocates for policy change on the national, state, or local level, mobilizing your supporters to place advocacy calls to their legislators is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal—and with support from the right technology, it can also be one of the most convenient. Send and track your advocacy calls!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Though recommendations from third parties may help you narrow down the wide selection of nonprofit CRMs available, only you and your team know what’s best for your organization. 3) Support.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

What happened next is the stuff of nonprofit dreams: These campaigns brought in $4 million. The pressure to respond when demand spikes in the communities you serve can be great—but these powerful opportunities to make an impact are the reason nonprofits exist. Rapid changes for nonprofits bring pressure from all sides.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Volunteers are a lifeline for many nonprofits. million volunteers are currently needed to support nonprofits (VolunteerMatch). The challenge that many nonprofits experience is that volunteers start out excited, but the excitement soon fades, and so does their participation. More than 10.4 Select the Right Tools. Let’s get to it!

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.orgSource

JANUARY 14, 2024

Value the Human Touch Lately, I’ve been writing about the value of emotional intelligence, especially as it supports and improves the use of expanding technology. Along with years of corporate and nonprofit team building, Kevin is also a certified Myers-Briggs practitioner. The key to leadership in the digital age is empathy.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 6, 2022

If you’re looking to grow your grassroots donors—a segment many nonprofits struggle to retain —sustainer programs in particular can be a natural match for these passionate supporters. Nonprofits can meet sustainers where they’re at by giving them the chance to customize their level of privacy associated with their gift and your gratitude.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The oldest of the Millennial Generation are in their mid-careers, and as this generation become more secure in their careers and have more disposable income, nonprofits need to understand how they relate to causes to better capture their resources. It is not enough for your storytelling campaign to evoke feelings of sympathy.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Use your technology to your advantage, even if it is a simple A/B test. Alras Digital.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 10, 2021

Would working out of the office vs. working help nonprofit organizations in the long term? It just so happened that relatively new technologies were in place and waiting, prepared to cushion the blow. As vaccine programs roll out around the world, nonprofits are tentatively awaiting the return of “normal.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The past 18+ months have been challenging for the nonprofit sector, but golf tournaments have provided and continue to provide an opportunity to gather safely, raise crucial dollars, attract corporate support, and steward donors and sponsors. Sponsorships are typically where nonprofits can bring in the most revenue from their golf event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 7, 2022

I’ve got some very exciting news, my new book, The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in an Automated World , co-authored with Allison Fine, launches on Wednesday, March 9th. The Smart Nonprofit (Hardcover). The Smart Nonprofit (Kindle). The Smart Nonprofit by Beth Kanter and Allison Fine vital and timely book.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

These three simple words each pack their own challenge for a sector that often fails to prioritize learning, where knowledge hoarding is pervasive, and where the pace of change can feel extremely slow. It’s this next-level driver that is pushing PEAK’s own staff and board these days. Go beyond the grant whenever you can.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2022

Several years ago, Allison Fine and I started talking about our next book together and started writing and thinking about the implications of an emerging technology that we describe as “Smart Tech,” and what nonprofit leaders need to know to be prepared. The Smart Nonprofit (Hardcover). The Smart Nonprofit (Kindle).

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

When you hear the name of your alma mater, what feelings bubble up? Her school engaged her from day one using technology and face-to-face interactions. When she toured the campus as a prospective student, she could feel the connection students had to the institution and each other. What keeps you engaged?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

She advises nonprofits to accelerate their fundraising and engagement efforts through giving and marketing strategies via digital technologies. Many nonprofits fear that asking a donor for additional support, after they’ve already made a donation, will turn them off from making future gifts.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

*This is Part II of a series focused on nonprofit volunteering and volunteer programs. Fundraising events are a lifeblood for so many nonprofits. While nonprofits are constantly working to increase monetary donations, donations of time are equally important to moving a mission or a cause forward. Click here to read Part I.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 18, 2023

Since 2020, fundraisers have confronted many obstacles that affect them and their nonprofit teammates, including the Great Resignation, burnout, and limited resources to meet their goals. An area that the Sustainable Giving Report explored was the overall wellness of nonprofit teams. Donors are open to covering administrative costs.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

It feels like 2023 has become the year of generative artificial intelligence (AI). As these technologies mature, so do their applications. In this blog, I will first explain how Candid currently harnesses the power of AI technologies in our data and tools. million nonprofits worldwide. Where is AI at Candid going?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Cash usage has plummeted worldwide since 2020, impacting charities and nonprofits traditionally relying on cash donations. Over this same period, contactless technology has reshaped how donors engage with nonprofits and donate to charitable causes. Discover the payment processor built just for nonprofits.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The high rate of nonprofit staff turnover is a hot topic in the industry. Findings from Nonprofit HR’s 2021 Nonprofit Talent Retention Practices survey showed that 42% of responding nonprofit leaders expected their employee turnover to increase in the coming year.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 30, 2022

The pandemic initiated a massive worldwide shift in how and where work gets done, and nonprofit organizations were not spared. Nonprofits around the world are still figuring out what the workplaces of the future will look like. Here are some of the report’s insights into these ongoing shifts in the nonprofit workplace.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic forced nonprofits to shift long-planned fundraising events online. But while many nonprofits have deep experience with in-person events, even they quickly learned that virtual events come with unique challenges and considerations. How should you evaluate the technology requirements?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2020

I realized after the first week, that I needed to gather every tool from my Happy Healthy Nonprofit toolkit to try to keep calm, focused, and positive. If you are feeling COVID-19 anxiety, you are not alone. Focus on these three activities: sleep, nutrition and exercise to help strengthen your immune system and feel better.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

That might be a sign that your form might require more time than a small staff can afford. Growth of funding opportunities: There are more sources of funding available for nonprofits, such as peer-to-peer fundraising, crowdfunding, corporate giving, and donor-advised funds.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Why You Should Run Your Nonprofit Like a Business. Nonprofits are critically different from corporations because they are driven by a mission and aim to provide for society’s needs. Nonprofits are organizations that have a social impact. Invest in technology. Invest in your team.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 11, 2024

Strategic Fundraising Calendar: Mapping Out a Successful Year for Your Nonprofit In the dynamic world of nonprofit fundraising, success often hinges on meticulous planning and execution. To navigate the ever-evolving landscape, nonprofit professionals need a roadmap that ensures sustained success.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2023

What happened next is the stuff of nonprofit dreams: These campaigns brought in $4 million. The pressure to respond when demand spikes in the communities you serve can be great—but these powerful opportunities to make an impact are the reason nonprofits exist. Shifting Needs Nonprofits deal with change frequently.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

Last week I presented a session at the Nonprofit Technology Conference called “ Activating A Culture of Resilience for Sustainable Impact ,” with fellow NTEN board members, Ananda Leeke & Meico Whitlock as well as Carrie Rice. Having a formal and consistent way to recognize staff who work hard can motivate others.

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