Mobile Beacon Invites Nonprofits to Apply for Its Digital Inclusion Grant
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 26, 2024
Mobile Beacon’s Wi-Fly Digital Inclusion Grant, worth more than $20,000 in donated technology and internet access, is now open.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 24, 2023
By Coralie Meade Rodriguez , Senior Production Specialist at Firefly Partners – a women-owned, LGBTQ+ certified, and minority-owned digital marketing agency that develops accessible online experiences that empower progressive organizations to thrive. Here are three areas where you’ll want to check for accessibility.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 9, 2020
Ngonzi on Twitter and LinkedIn and register for her upcoming on March 24, Digital Storytelling to Access, Attract and Activate U.S. But many international nonprofits/NGOs are unaware of the extent of the available funding, and many do not know how to effectively access, attract and activate U.S.-based Please follow Ms.
Forum One
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So at Forum One, we don’t have to do a lot of convincing about the importance of accessibility, but there are still a lot of questions about how best to build digital experiences that welcome and respect all users. In lifeguarding and in design, accessibility is not just a legal requirement—it’s a moral imperative.
fusionSpan
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Whole Whale
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Our digital landscape is constantly changing so it’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest digital marketing resources. Social media, email, SEO, digital advertising, analytics, optimization tools like popups, A/B testing, and web design are non-negotiables that should be in every nonprofit’s toolbox.
Forum One
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EveryAction
AUGUST 25, 2022
In this 6-part blog series, we’re highlighting key digital features your organization can start implementing now to boost fundraising this fall. This week’s topic: digital advocacy forms. What are digital advocacy forms? Why should nonprofits use digital advocacy forms now? Advocacy is for everyone.
.orgSource
AUGUST 19, 2024
Good data governance is essential for successful digital outcomes. Practice Good Stewardship Even if your digital resources are in order, a data governance policy is an important piece of responsible stewardship. While a policy that restricts access might keep your data safe, it also builds a wall around that wealth of information.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 8, 2020
By Elizabeth Ngonzi , is an Adjunct Faculty at New York University Center for Global Affairs where she teaches Digital Storytelling, Innovation and Fundraising. Ideal Digital Storytelling Ecosystem. The selected channels make up part of an organization’s Digital Storytelling Ecosystem. Digital Storytelling Framework.
Forum One
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Mission-driven organizations face a number of unique challenges when it comes to building digital products. Composable Architecture can bring a whole new set of capabilities to an organization’s digital stack by providing the means and the way to do all of the above and more, but is it right for your mission-driven organization?
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 19, 2023
As the world becomes increasingly more digital, nonprofits around the globe are recognizing the importance of accepting online donations as a form of giving. 3) Accessibility Being able to collect donations online is a must to make sure donors can easily pitch in, no matter where they are.
Nonprofits Source
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In this guide, we’ll cover how to determine which mobilization tactics are right for your organization, communicate the changes, cultivate your community, and win more support for your cause. For instance, if your supporters engage via digital channels, you might choose to track impressions on your social media posts.
Forum One
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This post is adapted from a presentation at DrupalCon Portland 2024 , where Forum One and Metro showcase Drupal’s role in driving long-term digital modernization and multi-site integration. This included consulting on defining requirements for multilingual features, as well as accessibility and inclusion approaches.
Non Profit Quarterly
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Not all leaders think that way, but organizations that value equity of access must consider the plights of those who might be systematically excluded from engagement efforts. Although we did not start with a particular emphasis on equity and access, this theme came up regularly in our conversations with the field.
Byte Technology
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But for those with permanent or temporary disabilities, these companies are accused of violating Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by lacking the proper digital accommodations to enable access to their coveted online offerings. Everybody deserves to have that full and equal access to the world around them.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Sponsored by GalaBid – a digital fundraising platform that helps thousands of nonprofits raise funds through live and online silent auctions, digital raffles, and donations. With a comprehensive fundraising platform , organizations can manage and run an exciting digital auction.
Elevation
JUNE 9, 2023
In our modern era, nonprofits need to effectively leverage digital tools to forge powerful connections with their audience, raise awareness for their cause, and create meaningful impact.
Forum One
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Mission-driven organizations face a number of unique challenges when it comes to building digital products. Composable Architecture can bring a whole new set of capabilities to an organization’s digital stack by providing the means and the way to do all of the above and more, but is it right for your mission-driven organization?
Nonprofits Source
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Forum One
OCTOBER 27, 2021
As in-person events have had to shift to virtual events this year, the silver lining has been that they’ve opened up the opportunity for events to be more accessible to more people, where travel, time, and related expenses aren’t a barrier to participation. Ensure your social media images and text are optimized for accessibility.
Whole Whale
MAY 31, 2023
“I want to be more accessible in my email strategy. What are the accessibility fundamentals in the email marketing world? Are there any tools I can use to help my content be more accessible?” Here are some ways to make your email marketing strategy more accessible: 8 Elements of Accessible Email Marketing 1.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
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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.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 4, 2021
That’s because a digital strategy can truly transform every aspect of your organization’s work – from marketing to events. The good news is that once you embrace digital donor engagement tools, most of the grunt work – like donation forms and gift acknowledgements – is done for you through automation. Custom artwork. Travel packages.
DNL OmniMedia
APRIL 26, 2024
From email to your website , your nonprofit’s digital presence spans multiple communication channels, each with its own unwritten rules for success. While allocating marketing resources to various offline promotional strategies is perfectly fine, abandoning your nonprofit’s digital outreach is almost always a mistake.
Nonprofits Source
DECEMBER 12, 2022
However, if your nonprofit is new to web design, creating a strong digital presence can feel overwhelming. Add accessibility features. Your nonprofit needs a way to stand out from the digital crowd. Add accessibility features. The best nonprofit websites make their content accessible to people of all abilities.
Pamela Grow
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A holistic nonprofit digital marketing plan involves weaving together multiple channels and strategies into a unified approach that resonates with your target audience. Follow these four essential steps to tap into the full potential of digital marketing. Outline your digital marketing goals. Supporter type.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
FEBRUARY 8, 2013
Plenary Talk at the Eighth General Assembly of the World Blind Union Access to published information is an essential requirement for education, employment and full social inclusion. People with vision impairments and other print disabilities deserve equal access to that treasure of information.
sgEngage
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
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Forum One
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“Mobile-first” became a major topic for websites when Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, popularized the idea in 2010 at the Mobile World Congress. While it’s been over a decade since this idea was first introduced, mobile-first still matters today. As the years pass, cell phones will remain an ever-growing way to access the internet.
Nonprofits Source
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
As digital fundraising evolves, your nonprofit should track trends and adapt your fundraising strategies accordingly. If you aren’t sure what to focus on going forward, the following takeaways will help you future-proof your digital fundraising strategy in 2023. Mobile-optimize your content in your CMS so all readers can access it.
Bloomerang
JUNE 14, 2021
Alarmed at how unprepared they were, they sped up their digital transformation. They scrambled to connect with donors in new and fresh ways with an updated nonprofit digital strategy. How much more of your donor communications went digital ? . What kind of digital touchpoints did you incorporate into your development strategies?
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Mobile communication is becoming a central part of nonprofit fundraising and advocacy. Text-to-give (also known as text-to-donate, text-to-pledge, or text fundraising) is a form of mobile fundraising that asks donors to send a keyword to a text fundraising phone number. Plus, text messaging subscriber list size grew by 11%.
TechImpact
OCTOBER 17, 2013
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Nimble AMS
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Here’s how Nimble AMS can help your association’s digital transformation journey. They’re exploring the idea of digital transformation by beginning to think, plan, and build digitally. . What is digital transformation for associations? Salesforce also notes that digital transformation is all about the customer. .
fusionSpan
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Most modern business leaders are still underutilizing the power of technology in today’s digital world. But, in reality, being digitally first does not imply having all of the software tools available; rather, it entails having the proper ones. A digital-first strategy must be customer-centric to be successful.
Volunteer Hub
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Your nonprofit’s digital presence is more important now than ever in order to reach donors and raise funds. One thing we know for sure is that technology and digital marketing are more central than ever to nonprofits’ strategies. Focus on digital fundraising efforts. Read our guide for the top tips to improve it. . Let’s begin.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
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Last week I was in Chicago to facilitate a session as part of Knight Digital Media Center’s Digital Strategy for Community Foundations and Nonprofits workshop. I was part of the first-day that featured mobile expert Amy Gahran and Lee Raine , Director of the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project.
ASU Lodestar Center
AUGUST 11, 2021
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
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By Allan Torres , Digital Marketing Specialist at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. In 2021, most campaign types on Classy saw over half of the donor traffic come from a mobile device.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 31, 2021
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
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Forum One
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