Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology What do web stats mean, anyway? Allan’s argument is that because NTEN is in a leadership position in the field, it should lead in showing transparency by publishing its web stats.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 6, 2023

These integrations allow nonprofits and associations to connect Raiser's Edge NXT donor management system or YourMembership association management system to HubSpot's marketing automation software. Yodelpop announced the launch of RaiserSync and YourMemberSync, two easy-install integrations for HubSpot Marketing Hub.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 23, 2023

Ballmer Group, Echoing Green, and New Profit announce funding for a new initiative to address the systemic funding gap for Black-led nonprofit organizations in the U.S. The grant will fund a five-year initiative to build leadership and sustainability of Black-led organizations focused on economic mobility.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 28, 2022

Charity Navigator, the world's largest evaluator of nonprofits, announced a new rating methodology for the Encompass Rating System. More than 10,000 nonprofits are now scored on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices through the Culture & Community beacon.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

These stats show what just one donor can do: On average, a donor can raise $568 through an individual crowdfunding page. When you’re looking for a crowdfunding solution, make sure you are able to obtain and record donor data and gift information into your donor management system. #4.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Endaoment announced the launch of the second iteration of its fundraising protocol, introducing a variety of new features and systemic changes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2019

In the 2018 Charitable Giving Stats from NP Source , 77% believe everyone can make a difference by supporting causes. It is important to look at the platform the CRM system is built on. Choosing the right CRM system for your nonprofit is more than just a technology decision.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 14, 2022

Intermountain Healthcare and SCL Health, two leading nonprofit healthcare organizations, have completed a merger, creating a model health system that provides high-quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare to more patients and communities in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and Kansas.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Integrated platforms that communicate with one another replace disparate systems for development, accounting, online donations, and even email communications. Key information and processes are immortalized within technological systems, providing stability to organizations in the case of staff turnover, reorganizations, or other disruptions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Create powerful stat and inspirational quote graphics. Resource: 5 Digital Payment Systems That Could Transform Online Fundraising. Create social media graphics for special fundraising campaigns and year-end fundraising campaigns. Create # GivingTuesday graphics. Create breaking news and call-to-action graphics.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Constituent relationship management (CRM) systems are very powerful tools, and allow you to create forms on your nonprofit’s website and collect data –adding to a database of donors and volunteers.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

CRM systems specifically tend to streamline workflow, integrate key systems, enhance database security and management, provide scalability, and ROI, among other benefits. Bring out the studies, facts, and stats on CRM usage, along with a comparison of vendors and plans that reflect the nonprofit pricing.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Mass texting, or SMS (Short Messaging System) are generally 160-character–long messages that are sent, as the name would suggest, en masse. have unlimited texting and 97% of US adults text ( Pew Research, 2015 SMS stats, and 2018 stats ). We love SMS because it boasts a 99% open rate, and users are more likely to respond.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 20, 2014

100% of respondents rely on 3 or more technology systems to conduct their fundraising campaigns. 100% of respondents rely on 3 or more technology systems to conduct their fundraising campaigns. Where do you fall in these stats? Here’s some data of your own to chew on, courtesy of Third Sector Labs. 50% use more than 5.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Here are a few stats to back up our claim: According to Pew Research Center, internet use for seniors is growing at a rate of 150% per year. Automation both saves time and limits the number of errors that a manual system is prone to. 34% of seniors are currently using social media as a part of their online activities.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 17, 2022

Employees at over 100 nonprofit, healthcare, and university systems are on track to have a projected $286 million of their student debt forgiven using a debt-management solution offered by TIAA and Savi, a social impact technology startup.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

5 Must-Know Stats for Nonprofits. WordPress.org is a content management system for websites and blogs. It was the final presentation of the website design and email marketing webinar. To register for future free webinars, please see the Nonprofit Tech for Good Webinar Schedule. billion by 2020. There are currently 4.4

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2016

5 Must-Know Stats for Nonprofits. WordPress.org is a content management system for websites and blogs. It was the final presentation of the website design and email marketing webinar. To register for future free webinars, please see the Nonprofit Tech for Good Webinar Schedule. billion by 2020. There are currently 4.4

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

The stats below represent 5,721 organizations from 160 countries. In addition to social media stats, the report also provides data for how organizations use web and email communications, online fundraising tools, productivity software, and emerging technology trends.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

We especially love how they paired a full-page image of a student with key stats that support the organization’s overall mission, a mix of showing and telling. DREAM also hosts its annual report on Issu, a great third-party platform for a well-designed digital reading experience.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 13, 2021

In my book, Simple Development Systems: Successful Fundraising for the One-Person Shop , and in all of our Basics & More classes, I outline the necessary elements for a strong fundraising program powered by donor communications. As a result, our sector’s donor retention stats will decline further.

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Achieve

JULY 28, 2022

The previous stats show that the number of transactions completed through mobile devices increased by 50% this year. . it’s important to find a payment processing system that integrates with your existing technology. Both your donors and your team want simplicity, so find a system that works alongside your other tools. . .

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 26, 2019

Here are some industry stats and tips you should know. Leverage your association management system and marketing automation tools to collect useful data, let your members know how you are/will be using the data, and send targeted messages at the right time to deliver a better, more personalized member experience.

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Qgiv

MARCH 9, 2022

For example, a 2012 article published by American Health and Drug Benefits found that stable housing contributes significantly to better health outcomes and less utilization of the healthcare system. That leads to a lighter load on the system, which reduces healthcare costs for everyone accessing healthcare locally. and Worldwide.

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Achieve

APRIL 28, 2022

In your outreach, describe the impact matching gifts will make on your programs plus relevant stats to illustrate the effects of applying for a match. Store and organize the responses you receive with the rest of your donor data in your CRM system. Keep track of your online donors. . You may already be keeping track of your donors!

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

In the Simple Development Systems’ donor communications model, we’ve always recommended both a print and an e-newsletter. Your stats and your assumption that I’ve read the amendment to HB 98542 only make my eyes glaze over. And there’s a reason for that. I give to your organization because I want to make a difference through you.

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Care2

OCTOBER 15, 2013

But are these stats meaningful? Do these stats show your boss about how your organization is meeting its mission and making an actual impact? Look at your CRM stats to find out conversion rates across different social media platforms and channels.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

We’re trying to help those who cannot help themselves, or who the system forgot. Find those tasks and outsource them STAT. Another Face of Burnout As leaders in the nonprofit world, we are all trying to fix something that is broken. We’re trying to right a wrong or educate people about an injustice. And then you need to DELEGATE.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 23, 2011

Number of followers has become a benchmark stat like the number of hits on our web pages used to be. Documenting value and finding meaning are important commodities in new systems of engagement. And it’s not very useful. If this leads to a discussion about strategies for success (and what success is) that’s fine.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Snapshot: Today’s Environmental Sustainability Stats. The actions we take today will support and protect the well-being of future generations. . Read Next: How Ocean’s Power Our Wallets, Health, and Planet. million metric tons of electronic waste was produced globally in 2019 alone, but only 11.4 percent gets recycled.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 28, 2010

The State of Online Word of Mouth Marketing [STATS] – "In a session yesterday at Forrester’s Marketing Forum, Forrester analysts Josh Bernoff and Augie Ray presented research findings on peer influence and word of mouth marketing.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

The whole issue of wages gets at the heart of the faulty systems of capitalism, the culture of women’s work, and museums as privilege-concentrating institutions. They had the committee decision-making structures from universities and the collections-authority systems of libraries. In an old life, I took plenty of stats.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 20, 2016

5 Must-Know Stats for Nonprofits. WordPress.org is a content management system for websites and blogs. Thanks a million to all the amazing nonprofit blogs that kept us up to date on all the latest and greatest ways to get our message out. The below post comes from Nonprofit Tech for Good ‘s blog. . billion by 2020.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

Fundraising platforms can consolidate all fundraising data in one system, allowing you to get an at-a-glance view of your strategies. Essentially, online fundraising platforms are robust systems that consolidate fundraising data, reports, and donor information in one place, helping increase fundraising efficiency.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 28, 2019

Last week, I talked a bit about the structural issues inherent in our systems and how they may play a part in our access issues. Museums, like all professional fields, are spaces policed by unwritten norms and regulated by our credentialing systems. I don’t know if his stats are right, but he had a point. Wait, what?

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2011

Of course, this project was only possible because of IAVA's dedication to continuously improving their systems and technology, a project we began more than a year earlier. In addition to the success stories mentioned in the tour, the statistics tell an equally impressive story. Yet the payoffs can be immense.

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Care2

APRIL 18, 2011

The very first thing that nonprofits should do is setup a tracking system to measure their blogs and social media. You should be reviewing these stats at least once a month. One of the big questions I often get asked by nonprofit campaigners is “how do I know if our blog and social media are succeeding and resonating with people?&#

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