This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Strictly Necessary: Used for the proper function of the website
Performance/Analytics: Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
In 2013, nonprofits looked forward to integrating communication channels to increase effectiveness, but are hesitant to try something new. In fact, more than half of the nonprofits surveyed write informal strategy plans for themselves, without approval from their superiors and board. by juliareich. by juliareich.
Date: Wednesday, January 9, 2013. View: All Webinars for Nonprofits. In truth, the Mobile Web is already here and yet tragically very few nonprofits are prepared for this tectonic shift in communications and fundraising. Related Links: Webinar: How Nonprofits Can Successfully Utilize Mobile Communications and Mobile Fundraising.
The 2013 installment of Giving Tuesday has come and gone. The event has grown since its inception, and 2013 was no different. Here are some stats about 2013, according to Giving Tuesday’s official website. in 2013 from $101.60 How did your nonprofit benefit from Giving Tuesday?
Nonprofit statistics seem to grow more positive with each passing day. Donation numbers are growing steadily and the pervasiveness of technology is saturating nonprofits with opportunity to become more efficient and expand into new markets. Here are 13 Nonprofit statistics you never knew until today. in the 2013.
Without a doubt, 2013 was the year of visual content — particularly infographics. That said, below are 19 infographics useful to nonprofit communications and development staff. That said, below are 19 infographics useful to nonprofit communications and development staff. Nonprofit Communications Trends 2014.
Gartner , a tech analyst firm, created a list of trending technology resources nonprofits and organizations are taking advantage of to make a greater impact using more robust resources, at a lower cost than traditional IT. When nonprofits look into cloud computing, they typically look for a multipurpose solution beyond information storage.
To prepare in advance for the new YouTube Channels, nonprofits will need to design a new banner. Related Link: Webinar: How Nonprofits Can Successfully Use YouTube and Create Video Content for the Social Web. YouTube has the worst of them. New YouTube One Channel Design :: About View :: SORTED Food. Friends are back.
This is a great option for nonprofits that have staff members who telecommute or work in the field, but still need to attend meetings and collaborate with others. Since nonprofits are typically made up of very busy, but very passionate people, keeping track of meetings is relied upon by calendar reminders and phone alerts. Office 365.
#FundraisingFriday is a campaign meant to inspire individuals to commit to donating $10 to one of their favorite nonprofits every Friday. If you are a donor, please post the name and website of the nonprofit that you donated to below. I’ll do my best to help get the word out about your generosity and your favorite nonprofits.
2014 will be an exciting year for nonprofit technology. Numerous communications and fundraising trends are on the verge of going mainstream and nonprofits committed to early adoption have a number of new tools and strategies to pioneer this year. 1) Mass Adoption of Responsive and Flat Design. 3) Live Reporting During TV Events.
There is no doubting digital giving’s importance to the future of nonprofit technology. Below is an infographic detailing some online giving trends through the first half of 2013 courtesy of Network for Good. What has your nonprofit experienced with online giving? What has your nonprofit experienced with online giving?
based nonprofits. billion in sales projected for the fourth quarter for 2013 alone, up to $13.25 Through a partnership with GuideStar USA , over one million nonprofits are already listed in the AmazonSmile database and all shoppers need to do is search for and then select their favorite nonprofit to have 0.5%
The Mobile Web is often discussed as a future trend that nonprofits have time to prepare for, but the reality is that by the end of 2014, the majority of your supporters and donors will be viewing your website, email communications, blogs, and social media content on smartphones and tablets. In truth, the Mobile Web is already here.
Earlier today, I attended the American Foundation for the Blind’s (AFB) National Leadership Conference in Chicago where I received the 2013 Migel Medal. I remember the day I told my wife, Virginia, that I’d do this “nonprofit thing” for just one year and then go back to regular for-profit high tech companies.
At least 15% of all traffic to nonprofit’s websites now occur on mobile devices and across all sectors mobile is set to surpass desktop browsing in 2014. Many nonprofits do not currently have the financial means to launch a new website, so a separate mobile website is a good interim solution. Sadly, it was not.
Idealware''s updated Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide 2013 is a great new (free) resource for non-profits looking for social media guidance. social media'
According to a 2013 study conducted by Blackbaud , overall donations to nonprofits increased in 2013 by 4.9%, and digital donations increased 6.4%. Why are Americans donating more to charitable causes more than ever before despite the severe economic climate of 2013? Image courtesy of Fundraiser Help. Program interests.
Social media is a comparatively very young frontier in the nonprofit sector which features surprises around every twist and turn. Because of this, it is important to keep up with the latest trends to make sure your nonprofit does not fall tragically behind. We keep track of this dynamic landscape so you can focus on your nonprofit.
In fact, in 2013 for every 1,000 fundraising messages delivered, nonprofits raised $17. Furthermore, email still dominates among online adults of all ages and thanks to the rise of social media, e-newsletter growth in the nonprofit sector grew 14% in 2013, especially for small nonprofits. Prioritize mobile design.
This report offers the community a chance to compare numbers, and helps individual nonprofits stack the effectiveness of their fundraising campaigns up against national averages. 2013’s report showed not only signs of improvement, but, according to blackbaud , charitable giving grew more in 2013 than it has since the great depression.
Nonprofits in 2012 and 2013 successfully out-hired the private sector, saw their profits continually rise, and steadily became more tech-savvy and efficient in contemporary internet driven world. Nonprofits employed nearly 10% of the entire U.S. Why do you think nonprofits will continue to trend up in 2014? of the GDP.
In 2013 online giving grew 13.5% according to the Blackbaud Index of Online Giving and 14% according to the Network for Good’s Online Giving Index with small and medium-sized nonprofits are experiencing the largest growth. Add visual calls-to-actions to better motivate your donors to take further action on behalf of your nonprofit.
Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013. View: All Webinars for Nonprofits. This webinar will demonstrate how nonprofits can implement a successful social media strategy in eleven steps. This webinar will also touch upon mobile communications and fundraising and how it affects nonprofit’s use of social media. Cost: Free.
Today, I discovered that @ NonprofitOrgs had been named one of TIME Magazine’s Best Twitter Feeds of 2013 : Every year, TIME recognizes those who exemplify the very best wit and wisdom Twitter has to offer. Thank you TIME , and thanks to all nonprofits out there providing exceptional retweetable content.
Our round-up of 33 free nonprofit webinars for May includes topics such as: recruiting professional volunteers, e-strategy, inbound marketing, Facebook for executive staff and much more. nonprofit webinar'
Nonprofits that do not create a lot of their own video content can still have an engaging YouTube Channel by curating videos relevant to your nonprofit’s mission and programs. Just because your nonprofit didn’t create a video doesn’t mean you can’t feature it on your channel. youtube.com/nonprofitorgs.
Date: Thursday, March 14, 2013. View: All Webinars for Nonprofits. This webinar begins with a general introduction to Google+ and then quickly moves on to a brief demonstration on how to create a Google+ Page for your nonprofit. Related Links: Winter Webinar Special for Nonprofits. Time: 1pm-2:30 EDT.
Let's dive into this term and discover what responsive design is all about, why it is important for nonprofits and what your alternatives are if responsive design is not the best fit for your organization. The mobile buzzword of the year is "responsive design."
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.
These ten statistics about nonprofit technology, fundraising, and social media offers us insights into the effectiveness of our strategies, and can help us redesign strategies in the future. of all fundraising in the United States was from online giving in 2013. of all fundraising in the United States was from online giving in 2013.
Nonprofits were the early adopters of social networks. Enterprising nonprofit staff (usually GenXers) with a love for the Internet created communities on Myspace, YouTube, and Facebook in 2004/2005 and most often without executive buy-in. One of the reasons was that social networks were free to join and lacked monthly fees.
Every month Nonprofit Tech 2.0 creates and tweets (three times only) a TwtPoll related to nonprofit tech. Hardly thorough as a research method, the TwtPolls do however present some basic information about what trends were popular in 2012 and clues as to which #NPTech trends should be prioritized in 2013. twtpoll.com/t7brsr.
Nonprofit website design and online fundraising have dramatically changed in recent years due to the rapid rise of social media and mobile communications. Much of a nonprofit’s website traffic came from search engines thus a large quantity of content was placed on the home page. World Wildlife Fund Website :: March 15, 2008.
Many nonprofits need social media training - they just don’t know it. There’s always room for improvement and unfortunately overconfidence in social media skills prevent many nonprofit staff from getting training that could significantly increase their social media ROI (Return on Investment). Google, etc. into Google+.
For millennia human beings have been watching, documenting, and turning the pages of time and it’s a tradition that will continue in 2013. All six calendars listed below are produced by nonprofits, gorgeous, and make great holidays gifts – especially for those that love travel, the great outdoors, and wildlife conservation: 1.
Defining an entire generation of Americans, and altering the way nonprofits and corporations view marketing, social media’s role in contemporary society and is only going to continue expanding. Because it is such a new and innovative marketing platform, nonprofits and corporations are just beginning to harness its full potential.
Date: Thursday, January 17, 2013. View: All Webinars for Nonprofits. This webinar begins with a general introduction to Google+ and then quickly moves on to a brief demonstration on how to create a Google+ Page for your nonprofit. Related Links: Fall Webinar Special for Nonprofits. Time: 1pm-2:30 EDT.
ITWorks students graduate December 2013. It’s the December 19 graduation of the Fall 2013 cohort of the Information Technology Workforce Program (“ITWorks”) program. ITWorks is run by Tech Impact, a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits leverage technology to make a greater impact. Keynote speak R.J.
Nonprofits across the world are outfitting their nonprofit to bring their missions to the palm of everyone’s hand. If your nonprofit isn’t sure how to make the move to mobile, Tech Impact has you covered. Here are 14 statistics that will get your nonprofit thinking mobile now, instead of later. Equinux (June 2013).
Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2013. View: All Webinars for Nonprofits. This webinar begins with a brief explanation of the difference between Facebook Profiles, Groups, and Pages and then quickly moves into a short click-by-click demonstration on how to successfully create and manage a Facebook Page for your nonprofit.
We organize all of the trending information in your field so you don't have to. Join 12,000+ users and stay up to date on the latest articles your peers are reading.
You know about us, now we want to get to know you!
Let's personalize your content
Let's get even more personalized
We recognize your account from another site in our network, please click 'Send Email' below to continue with verifying your account and setting a password.
Let's personalize your content