Greater Giving

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Nonprofits are increasingly turning to online payment methods. In this article, we’ll discuss what PCI compliance is and how it affects nonprofits accepting online donations. Credit card data security is important for nonprofits. Nonprofits need a payment gateway to process online payments.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 16, 2019

By Chuck Spidell , founder of ILLUSIO and a WordPress Strategist committed to helping nonprofits get their websites unstuck and moving forward. In this article, you’re going to learn about four web hosting providers that your nonprofit should consider using if your website uses WordPress. 1) WP Engine :: wpengine.com.

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Media Cause

MAY 8, 2023

Advertising can be an effective way to help grow your nonprofit’ s digital footprint, complement your current organic marketing efforts, and be an essential, part of your integrated marketing strategy. Here are our top advertising tips to help your nonprofit supercharge your paid media strategy: 1. Test, Test, Test!

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TechImpact

JULY 15, 2014

Image courtesy of Nonprofit Information. Whether they be donors, employees, volunteers, partners, sponsors just someone who likes to read your blog, nonprofits are leveraging technology to allow the public a looking glass into the inner working of their organizations. How can your nonprofit use technology to become more transparent?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

One of the biggest problems nonprofits face is improving their low donor retention rate. It’s a remarkably ineffective way of working for an industry built on numbers. . “We Luckily, there are a number of great reports available to help you set a benchmark against industry averages. Do more testing. Track your own data.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

His work is focused on nonprofits, advocacy, and public affairs. The Ads Manager interface is not particularly intuitive, and the advertising advice offered by Facebook and third parties is almost always focused on e-commerce rather than nonprofits and advocacy campaigns. 1) Set up a conversion event and create a campaign.

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Forum One

JULY 15, 2021

Whether you’re a membership-based organization that relies on annual fees or a nonprofit that relies on online giving, personalizing your digital marketing based on audience interests, location, giving history, etc., This allows you to successfully test and evaluate your personalization strategies and tactics.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While focused on selling products, many of Ogilvy’s principles and “rules” around research, messaging, and motivating action remain surprisingly relevant today, especially for nonprofit organizations seeking to engage donors and volunteers. Remember your goal is persuading consumers. Helping real people should be the star.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Check out the various nonprofit membership models that exist throughout the sector! In this article, you’ll learn about various membership models for nonprofits and discover both the keys to success and potential challenges you may face. Here are four of the most common types of membership models for nonprofits: 1.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Online fundraising is simply a way for nonprofit organizations to raise money online, rather than the more traditional in-person fundraising route. Hopefully by now, all fundraising practitioners and development leaders at impact organizations large and small have begun testing and seeing success. Act Like For-Profit Brands.

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TechImpact

MARCH 19, 2014

Because if you, or someone in your nonprofit is sending out weekly or monthly newsletters, make sure whoever is doing the heavy lifting has a copy of this list! No matter what name you choose, ensure that it is recognizable and affiliated with your nonprofit so recipients are not befuddled by it upon its arrival to their inbox.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 29, 2023

According to the latest data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , nonprofits continue to face a concerning decline in donors and donations. Nonprofits struggled to acquire new donors as well. The sharp decline in new donor retention, which decreased by 21.8%, represents a significant challenge to the industry.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Nonprofit organizations use social media to raise awareness and gain donors. Below, we explain how to leverage the untapped potential of TikTok for nonprofit marketing. Below, we explain how to leverage the untapped potential of TikTok for nonprofit marketing. Any social media platform can help you achieve these goals.

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sgEngage

APRIL 24, 2023

Strong cyber security practices, like secure password requirements, are essential to your nonprofit. Let’s explore cyber security basics for nonprofit organizations to help your organization identify ways to become more secure. Brute force attacks use a tool to test many combinations of letters, numbers, and special characters.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 17, 2022

There is one term though that has stood the test of time. The concept of a “mega gift” was coined by the late Jerold Panas , a fundraising pioneer in our industry. However, I have personally worked with several human service nonprofits that have been able to secure these types of donations.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. One of the best ways to do that is to attend nonprofit conferences. We rounded up a few of our favorite nonprofit fundraising conferences and included our impressions of each one.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 20, 2014

Here are 4 tips to help you and your nonprofit prepare for the impending event according to Jim Lynch at TechSoup. How is your nonprofit preparing for the impending Xpocalypse? According to neowin, PCs with 256mb of ram and 600MHz processors have been tested and can run operating system with reasonable success.

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Candid

OCTOBER 12, 2022

As we shift into the last quarter of the year, many nonprofit organizations are thinking about Thanksgiving and Christmas, but campaign that should not go unnoticed is GivingTuesday. Start brainstorming ideas for goals you want to achieve, while keeping in mind the mission of your nonprofit. Some examples are: .

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TechImpact

JANUARY 1, 2014

With the amount of new and innovative technology that is surfacing every day, assessing your nonprofit’s technology should be a daily process. While every nonprofit wants to cause change in some way, every nonprofit is different. As a result of all these differences, each nonprofit’s technology should reflect their uniqueness.

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

According to Prosper Strategies , a leading nonprofit communications firm, strength-based messaging “emphasizes the strengths, opportunities and power of an individual, group, or community. These guidelines can apply to all sectors of the nonprofit landscape: Use “person-first” language. Finding the balance in your organization.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

If your nonprofit hasn’t pursued recurring donations, you’re missing out. Recurring donations are a commitment by a donor to regularly contribute a predetermined amount to a nonprofit organization These gifts are typically made on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis. What Are Recurring Donations?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2022

Whether we’ve convened in-person or virtually during a global pandemic, our Salesforce.org nonprofit community never misses an opportunity to celebrate, learn, and imagine a better, more equal world — together. Here are five reasons to register today for the Nonprofit Summit this May. Still not convinced to join us?

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Bloomerang

JULY 15, 2021

It’s unintentional group think, a mixture of both seeking out conclusions which confirm what we already believe to be true and letting unconscious preconceptions direct how we manage staff, volunteers and donors in our nonprofit workplace. Why does avoiding unconscious confirmation bias in the nonprofit workplace matter?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 12, 2022

posted by Sabrina Esquivel Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. No matter the industry, success is made possible by the individuals hired to achieve results. Employees choose specific nonprofit organizations because they have a personal connection or emotional attachment to the nonprofits mission.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

When I started working with Associations a decade ago, we as an industry were many years behind other for-profit industries in terms of technology. Prior to joining Nimble AMS, I worked in the nonprofit association industry for seven years with my primary focus on membership and project management. Fun fact about Ajay.

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TechImpact

APRIL 2, 2014

But when difficult decisions impact employees working for us, and a nonprofit whose mission you care passionately about, those decisions become that much more difficult. To really scale and grow your nonprofit, you need to choose one major problem you are looking to solve. What tips would you give to other nonprofit leaders?

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 1, 2023

Data analytics and technology are revolutionizing the healthcare industry. As technology develops, many industry leaders hope it will continue to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and offer better patient outcomes. Cloud integration is not limited to direct care providers.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Upgrading your nonprofits technology is always a must-do, however not proving the proper post-implementation measures can lead to a lack of adoption or low use of new features, rendering the investment worthless. Usability Testing. Nonprofits are surrounded by technology resources from sources like Tech Impact. Benchmarking.

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Candid

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Any 501(c)(3) can lend your project its nonprofit status and collect donations on your behalf. Professional fiscal sponsors handle your project’s back-office administration, so you have freedom to focus on your program development and test your ideas. Secondly, not all fiscal sponsors operate in every nonprofit arena.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 12, 2022

So if messaging is so important, why is the nonprofit sector referred to by a tax code assigned by the IRS 100 years ago? ALSAC has an internal accelerator where new ideas are explored and tested. Instead, use funding from your ‘cash cow’ to go and test new things.”. Don’t change what’s working. Bonnie Caver. About the Author.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

The good news is that it’s possible to set up your nonprofit organization for success. Change anxiety and resistance: Learning a new system can be a tough sell for nonprofit professionals whose schedules are already packed with daily tasks. Testing and go-live (days 60–90). Configuration (days 30–60).

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NetWits

JULY 13, 2012

Have a look at some of the great opportunities below… 2012 Nonprofit Tagline Awards. Messages—4 Ways to Test Message Relevance.” 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference. Oh, and don’t forget about Blackbaud’s conference for nonprofits. BBCon is always a great time for folks in the industry to connect.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 1, 2022

A strong nonprofit website engages supporters, educates visitors about your mission, and accepts online donations. With that in mind, here are three tips to help you choose the right CMS for your nonprofit website: Define your website needs. The top nonprofit websites have more than just solid design and engaging content.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 2, 2013

If your nonprofit directs all charitable funds to a trust in the nonprofit’s name, supporter’s dollars are safe from being mishandled, liquidated, or dispersed to anyone or anything other than the cause. Industry standards. Legitimate nonprofits have a track record. Donations are protected.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Venture2Impact (V2I) — a nonprofit organization based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada — had a business model that was entirely based on global travel. This concept addresses the needs of nonprofits for continued support, training, mentorship, and engagement with their communities. About the Author.

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M+R

APRIL 6, 2021

Over the past few weeks, M+R and our friend Allyson Goldsmith of USA for UNHCR have presented our experiments around using data-driven audience insights to reach more donors and raise more money at NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference and at an M+R Roundtable. Don’t rely on digital advertising algorithms to do your testing for you.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Direct mail can benefit your nonprofit in many ways, from connecting with donors in a personal way and yielding a high ROI. Analyzing your nonprofit’s data and industry trends can uncover insights about: Existing donors. This channel also tends to see positive returns—for every $1.27 The market landscape. Peer organizations.

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