Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

In the next few weeks I’ll be making recommendations of which tools and trends in technology nonprofits should prioritize in 2013, but for this year’s post on New Year’s resolutions I wanted to get back to basics. Thus, for 2013, please: 1) Ask for a raise. In 2013, I am focused on changing that. Good luck.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

As a fundraiser, I understand all of these matters impact nonprofits, and the trend is leaning—hard—toward privacy and donor data protection. . To understand where we are, including fundraisers and nonprofits, with donor data protection, we have to take a look at what happened in souring the public on the idea that privacy was dead.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Nonprofits rely on Twitter to communicate directly with their constituents, donors, and volunteers. For a nonprofit this means more people supporting their cause. Using data from a 2013 study conducted by Dan Zarella , we explore the 4 factors that will help your tweets get retweeted more, and more often.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

By focusing on projects, NGOs can gain the confidence of donors by keeping them updated on how funds are to be used. Finally, M-Changa seeks to build trust from both local and international donors. M-Changa has assisted 28,000 projects to raise $5 million from 350,000 contributors since 2013.

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2013

Join Derrick Feldmann, co-author of the new book Cause for Change: The Why and How of Nonprofit Millennial Engagement , to discuss how Millennials are transforming philanthropy and engagement with social issues. How Millennials are Changing Social Causes Thursday, 6/13 at 2pm ET.

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NTEN

JUNE 24, 2013

Do Good Data 2013 is in Chicago, Illinois this August. In his blog, John Haydon discusses Six Ways to Influence Donors with Brain Science , pulling in findings from studies to help you boost your fundraising results. is a NYC-based technology and design consultantcy that wants to help your socially conscious cause.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Social proof – when people can see that other believe in your cause – is key on social media. Donors love to see the behind-the-scenes work of the organization. In December 2013 there was much fanfare when Facebook unveiled a “Donate” button for nonprofits , but not much came of it and it dwindled in popularity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

In 2013 the number of nonprofits that hired part-time or full-time new media managers increased fourfold. Odds are that your new media manager is the first to know when stories and reports related to your cause are breaking and gaining momentum online. First and foremost, it’s a writing position.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

Email is still a very powerful tool for fundraising and the likely reason why donor conversion rates dropped in 2012 is because nonprofit e-newsletters are still formatted to primarily be read on desktop and laptop computers. Text-to-Give and/or Mobile Wallet Donors. eNewsletter Subscribers. It’s that simple.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2014

I’ll be talking about the role of hyper-connected donors based on my experience and some recent research that shows how valuable these champions are for crowdfunding and social fundraising. 28% of donors are repeat donors. Always thank your donors via email, social media, and handwritten notes. I love serendipity!

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Care2

MARCH 17, 2014

Is your nonprofit effectively engaging donors? Are you moving donors up the ladder of engagement? And, if you were surveyed on your donor engagement, would your org fall under the good, the bad, or the ugly? Here''s a sneak peek into what was discovered during this undercover donor testing: Thank You Emails.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 29, 2017

I’m not sure what happens to completely competent business owners when they put on the “donor hat,” but there seems to be a double standard for how I need to run my nonprofit business versus how this donor gets to run her for-profit business. with an actual percentage, we’re feeding into an outdated donor mentality.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

This year’s top auctioneers are driving impactful change, raising crucial funds and leveraging their expertise to make a difference for great causes worldwide. Realizing the power of his entertainment gifts, he harnessed them to raise awareness and support a wide range of causes, aiming to prevent others from enduring similar experiences.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

This April our 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge offers resources to sharpen your skills and an opportunity to enter your short video or five-image slide show by April 30 to win awesome prizes! Nowhere was this clearer than at the Nonprofit Technology Conference 2013 this April in snowy Minneapolis. Nuts and Bolts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

charity: water , a nonprofit that brings clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations, is leading the way when it comes to redefining nonprofit marketing; they are exceptional at inbound marketing, focusing on creating powerful content to inspire people to join their cause. We want our donors to be advocates.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

Email is still a very powerful tool for fundraising and the likely reason why donor conversion rates dropped in 2012 is because nonprofit e-newsletters are still formatted to primarily be read on desktop and laptop computers. Text-to-Give and/or Mobile Wallet Donors. eNewsletter Subscribers. It’s that simple.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

It’s not a new concept; in fact, as far back as 2013, GuideStar (Candid’s predecessor organization along with Foundation Center), the BBB, and Charity Navigator came together to issue a call to stop the overhead myth. . And, it can make organizations feel the need to limit their operating expenses to a detrimental degree.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A nonprofit CEO reader writes: “My inbox and mailbox are flooded with fundraising appeals from causes using the words ‘terrifying,’ ‘alarming,’ ‘emergency.’ “Yes, All three approaches connect the charity with its donors by triggering an emotional reaction that acts as a motivator for them to give. That’s clearly you, John.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

We continue to believe that the stories of individuals suffering abuse, secured with Martus and combined with analysis of the patterns and scale of abuse, can make a powerful contribution to the cause of justice. Interestingly enough, our 2013 budget projection for the Martus project is larger than the combined group was in 2012.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 18, 2013

Established in 1956 by the American Association of Fundraising Counsel, now The Giving Institute and is made possible by contributions from The Giving Institute member firms, foundations, and other donors. The total donated to charitable causes in 2012 was estimated to be estimated $316.23 Overall Giving Trends. in 2012. - billion. -

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Greater Giving

MARCH 21, 2023

Engaging the next generation of donors, including Millenial and Gen-Z Donors, requires understanding their values and preferences. Who Are Millenials? Anyone born between 1981 and 1996 Millenial and Gen-Z Donors Focus on Impact Younger donors are often more interested in the impact of their donation than the size of their gift.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The same goes for your nonprofits donors. For example, you can include homepage calls to action (CTAs) that include signing up to volunteer, donating to your cause, registering for a healthcare appointment, or hosting a peer-to-peer fundraising event. Compelling, consistent branding.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 24, 2013

I’ll review Mary Meeker and Liang Wu’s annual report on the Internet, a new NTEN report on nonprofit technology assistance providers, Facebook’s new guidelines for nonprofits and causes, charities losing control of Hactivism, Google’s new micro-donation app, and Ginny Mies's pick for the mobile app of the month.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

As we prepare for our leap into 2014, let’s learn from 2013′s ups and downs – triumphs and flops – and make this next year one for the record books. Here’s Your 2013 Nonprofit Roundup: THIS – thanks to Marc Koenig of Nonprofit Hub: Nonprofits, 2014 is the Year of the Blog. Donors want to hear them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

inspired me to ask fellow bloggers to speak out on their big dream for their organization, cause or the nonprofit community this year, and how they’ll make it real , as they did in last January’s carnival. Joanne Fritz outlines characteristics of her dream nonprofit organization: Stubborn, eloquent and donor focused.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2014

How can you encourage donor-advised fundholders to participate? After processing about 66 donations per minute during their 2013 event, the website crashed at 12:30 p.m.—for A new addition on engaging fundholders within the Donor Outreach section provides details. And how do you handle a tech glitch —or even a systems crash?

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NTEN

MAY 17, 2013

As you refine your fundraising strategy and explore new ways of connecting with donors, check out Blackbaud ''s 2013 Online Marketing Benchmark Study for Nonprofits to compare your organization to others and gather new ideas. who was recently named a "Top 100 Workplace 2013" by the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Happy Friday!

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Care2

MARCH 24, 2014

worldwide in 2013. Individuals and organizations are using crowdfunding methods and platforms to raise money for their causes, and it''s working. On average, more than 28% of crowdfunding donors will donate again. Crowdfunding has really taken off in the past couple of years. Crowdfunding alone raised an estimated $5.1B

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2013

I was honored to be invited to cover this year’s Global Philanthropy Forum , a community of donors and social investors committed to international causes. Gwen Walden (@WaldenPhil) April 15, 2013. Nonprofits and donors find it time consuming to find and analyze meaningful data to help outcomes. gpf13 #philanthropy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

My greatest hope for 2013 is that nonprofits evolve beyond the “free” mentality to a strategy that gives the time and financial investment necessary to make the Social Web work for your nonprofit. Chapter 6 :: Fill Out Your LinkedIn Profile to “100 Percent Completeness” Add Volunteer Experience & Causes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

My greatest hope for 2013 is that nonprofits evolve beyond the “free” mentality to a strategy that gives the time and financial investment necessary to make the Social Web work for your nonprofit. Chapter 6 :: Fill Out Your LinkedIn Profile to “100 Percent Completeness” Add Volunteer Experience & Causes.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 11, 2013

They are called "next gen major donors," and according to a recent report issued by the Johnson Center at Grand Valley State University and 21/64 , they will "have tremendous influence on the direction of and support for efforts to improve local communities and solve global problems over the next several decades.".

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

Last week Blackbaud along with partners HJC, Sea Change Strategies, and Edge Research released findings from the 2013 Next Generation of Canadian Giving study. About 9 in 10 of Civics give, and they support a variety of causes than younger generations. They demand accountability and transparency than older donors. Embrace it!

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

Each asset should embody its commitment to the larger cause and constituency it serves, and also show the value that your organization brings to the proverbial table. Now that you have an idea of how donors in the US are giving, it’s time to look at the methods used to reach these sources. Volunteers + Current Donors.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 19, 2013

— Tenovus (@tenovuscancer) January 29, 2013. — Dogs Trust (@DogsTrust) January 25, 2013. — Diabetes UK (@DiabetesUK) March 1, 2013. — PBS (@PBS) February 20, 2013. — alexandra bezdikian (@alebez) March 19, 2013. Do those examples get you thinking about your own cause?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 6, 2014

Donor acquisition is all the rage, but did you know nearly 3 out of 4 new donors leave and never come back. In 2013, Chuck Longfield was on a mission to shed light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry. There’s no time like the present to improving your donor retention rates.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Contest ends October 25, 2013, so start pitching! newsletter subscribers, event attendees, one-time donors, monthly donors, etc) along the engagement cycle throughout the course of the year. Most people attend events because their friend invited them, not because they care about your cause. Guest post by Erica Mills.

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