Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 7, 2013

They acted on instinct that social networks were going to be transformative tools for cause awareness and fundraising campaigns, and they were right. The Internet users of 2013 expect polish and professionalism across all your online channels not only in their appearance, but also in how they are managed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

then as your numbers grow on social networks so will your e-newsletter and mobile lists which in turn significantly increases your fundraising success. This is most easily done through a Social and Mobile Media Fundraising Success Spreadsheet. There is also a science to social and mobile media. Download Spreadsheet Template ].

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Fundraising. of the overall charitable giving in 2013, and that number is only expected to increase in 2014. Indiegogo, Fundly, Causes, Causevox, and so many more. Fundraising Social Tech' With #GivingTuesday only a few weeks away, chances are good your nonprofit is thinking about one thing, and one thing only.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 22, 2013

People follow nonprofits on Twitter to learn about your cause or because they care about the work you do. Let them be activists for your organization and your cause. If all your tweets are marketing or fundraising focused, then your are hampering your ROI. websites, e-newsletters, donate now fundraising) and Web 2.0

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Here are three easy ways you can be part of the giving season kick-off: Donate to the 2013 NTEN Challenge. The 2013 NTEN Challenge will raise $50,000 to support expanded programs and continued accessibility for a diverse set of organizations in 2014. fundraising 2013ntenchallenge beth kanter givingtuesday nten year end fundraising'

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Social media by itself is not a very effective channel for direct fundraising. Social proof – when people can see that other believe in your cause – is key on social media. 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

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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. In 2013 the number of nonprofits that hired part-time or full-time new media managers increased fourfold. Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits.

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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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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. . keeping the lights on”), and invest in fundraising innovations that can result in raising more funding toward the mission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2013

Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Click-by-click, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Facebook Page tool set and learn tips and tricks unknown to many nonprofit admins as well as gain a larger understanding of using Facebook to raise funds and create cause and brand awareness for your nonprofit.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

For some things, spontaneity is highly desirable, but any fundraising professional will tell you that planning a campaign isn’t one of them. Having a detailed strategic plan in place before embarking on a fundraising campaign can be a huge determinant of its success, even before the first dollar is raised. Fundraising plan summary.

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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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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

will be using smartphones and the mobile web in 2013. Storytelling is a huge part of convincing potential supporters to donate to your cause. Sharing statistics, the result of volunteer efforts, and how your nonprofit got started can make the cause more meaningful to a potential donor who is just learning about your foundation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

1) From the outside, it appears that NGOs in Kenya do not have access to the traditional fundraising services that are so common here in the United States, such as a “Donate” page for processing credit cards and PayPal accounts. Fundraising is never easy, but NGOs who take a long term view of crowdfunding can achieve self-sustainability.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 27, 2021

Cause Camp is a nonprofit conference that has been nationally recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the best conferences in America for the nonprofit sector. But before it became the nonprofit conference sensation that it is now, Cause Camp started with humble roots. Was Cause Camp Really Cursed?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2013

The word is ringing in the ears of nonprofit fundraisers and executive directors this year. I foresee that 2013 will be the year that this strategy really takes off. Giving days are 24-hour online fundraising competitions that combine gamification and deep social interaction to bring communities together for local causes.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 27, 2014

Joe Magee is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub and the Vice President of RallyBound, which provides social fundraising software to nonprofits. Long before the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge took the summer by storm, organizations have enjoyed a history of hosting wacky nonprofit fundraisers. The list runs the gamut of causes and antics.

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NTEN

MAY 17, 2013

Vanlue Fundraising tips, some new (and free!) 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. In the next state over, the 2013 Lights.

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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. 9237 is the average amount raised when groups are working on a team to fundraise. Set realistic fundraising goals. Fundraising'

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NTEN

MARCH 13, 2013

The 2013 Online Nonprofit Technology Conference is coming right up! The Online NTC will help you put technology to work for your cause with a range of content. Event Details Cost : $219 for NTEN Members / $249 for non-members through Feb 11th When : April 12-13, 2013 Where : Your computer, your desk, your office, your town.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2014

billion in 2013 and nonprofit fundraisers using crowdfunding platforms and techniques continues to explode (according to this infographic from Craig Newmark). The Next Generation of Cause Marketing for Cystic Fibrosis Research. Fundraising' Crowdfunding in general has raised more than 5.1 Look out world!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

The 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge is underway! Dedicated to encouraging other nonprofit and cause-driven organizations to use film and video to tell their stories, LCH hosts the annual Nonprofit Film Festival in Austin. Michael's favorite cause-driven video: (Please visit the site to view this video).

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

To celebrate the strength of the growing community, I invite you to join our Board and Community Champions to take the 2013 NTEN Challenge ! Between now and December 31st, we’ve set a fundraising goal of $50,000 in honor of our 50,000 community members who put technology to use for their causes. We need your help.

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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! Now they are considered an indispensable part of your organization's marketing and fundraising strategy. Nuts and Bolts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 27, 2013

2013 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study. Key Finding: Online nonprofit fundraising is on the rise, with explosive growth in sustaining gifts and a larger audience of supporters reached through social media networks like Facebook! RESEARCH STUDIES. The research looks at how social media engagement produces significant offline involvement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Peer-t0-Peer Fundraising Networks (Razoo, Crowdrise, KickStarter, FirstGiving, GlobalGiving): 5 Hours Weely. 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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Peer-t0-Peer Fundraising Networks (Razoo, Crowdrise, KickStarter, FirstGiving, GlobalGiving): 5 Hours Weely. 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.

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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, Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals.

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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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AFP Blog

MARCH 25, 2013

Mobile Fundraising Research Paper 2013 : We examined the fundraising success of 83,866 participants in a variety of fundraising campaigns to help answer this question. What we discovered: 15% of traffic to fundraising and donation pages comes from mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2013

In a simplistic, success story approach, Charity Water perfectly demonstrated how to convey what their cause is about in a restrained time frame. Aids charity (RED) teamed up with Mashable a while back to set a world record for the most Vines created for a good cause. A neat way of introducing people to the cause. Charity Water.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

I invite you to have a look at my list of 2013 forecasts on nonprofit technology trends with its handy infographic so you can see how right (or wrong) I am about this year's tech trends. Fundraising. Also check out Cause Vox’s General tips for crowdfunding here. Now, here's the latest: Digital Inclusion.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Here are three easy ways you can be part of the giving season kick-off: Donate to the 2013 NTEN Challenge We are so excited to celebrate the strength of this community, now 50,000 people stong! The 2013 NTEN Challenge will raise $50,000 to support expanded programs and continued accessibility for a diverse set of organizations in 2014.

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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. Fundraisers who receive their 1st donation during the first 3 days of the campaign are more likely to hit their goal than those who don''t. Online Fundraising'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

” But do selfies have benefits, especially for social change causes? I wondered whether selfies can be used as part of your social content strategy to help support a social good cause? Although selfies have been around for years , they have gained popularity recently. Family is Familia.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2014

There’s most definitely something in the air here at the AFP International Conference on Fundraising. Because even after day one, the raw energy and willingness to learn more about fundraising in order to better our causes is both apparent and infectious. You might be doing P2P fundraising, but don’t realize it.

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