Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

How Salesforce is Powering Personal Giving Integrated Data: Salesforce provides a unified view of each donor, consolidating information from various sources, including giving history, website and text messaging interactions, event attendance, advocacy actions, and email engagement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners. By sharing real stories of the real people or communities you serve, you can appeal to the hearts of potential donors, volunteers, and partners. Empower your nonprofit to be a powerful storyteller.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

Think of niche phrases like “volunteer opportunities for animal shelters in Seattle with kids” instead of “volunteer opportunities for animal shelters.” Plus, since it includes the phrase “volunteer opportunities for animal shelters,” you’re throwing your hat into the ring for that term, too.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 13, 2025

Enter WikiPortraits: a team of volunteer photographers on a mission to fix this injustice. Last year, the team decided to turn the idea into action. Thats bad news for celebrities, for whom this page is often their most-viewed online presenceand therefore the face they present to the world.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Thats where calls to action (CTAs) come in. A CTA is a short statement that urges audience members to take a certain action. This might mean inspiring individuals to donate , volunteer, advocate, become a peer-to-peer fundraiser, or otherwise support your cause. Incorporate actionable language. Stress urgency.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

in 2022-23 , its worth asking: What are the drivers behind Americans volunteering less, and how can we boost volunteer retention? Here I’ll highlight the key factors Ive seen in my volunteer engagement roles over the past 20 years and suggest practical tips for retaining volunteers. For example, in the U.S.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 4, 2024

Here are three best practices for conducting market research effectively to help drive impact and take meaningful actions this year.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Partnerships between nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies to boost workplace volunteering and community impact can create significant value for both parties. Encourage use of Volunteer Time Off Eighty-four percent of Civic 50 companies offer their employees paid volunteer time off (VTO). company.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This engaging session will explore the latest trends shaping the landscape of giving and volunteering, providing actionable strategies to navigate the future of philanthropy. Join us for an insightful and dynamic webinar featuring leading experts in the fields of philanthropy, social impact, and volunteerism.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Ask yourself, your leadership, and your trusted lead volunteers to fill in the blank: At the end of our event, we want our supporters (or) attendees to leave feeling __. Your data also has the potential to help you better understand how to reward and recognize top fundraisers and volunteers and plan your daily work. Appreciated?

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Bloomerang

JULY 11, 2024

We’re excited to announce the first phase of our new recurring shifts functionality, designed to simplify and streamline the creation process for volunteer managers. Creating individual shifts can be tedious and time-consuming for managers overseeing volunteer programs. You’ll be able to change shifts in one easy action.

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Community buildingcultivating a network of engaged donors, volunteers, board members, and beneficiaries who share a sense of belonging and commitmentmight be the most overlooked strategy for long-term success. Share stories of impact from donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 4, 2022

Points of Light released its first global report, revealing key trends in civic engagement and providing actionable takeaways for businesses, nonprofits and individuals. The research is released as Points of Light kicks off Global Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the impact of volunteering.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 23, 2025

Supporting Volunteer Recruitment: Nonprofits can run campaigns to attract new volunteers for events, programs, or ongoing support roles. Every donation helps save ecosystems resonated emotionally and drove action. If youve noticed volunteer sign-up rates are high in one region, shift more budget there to amplify impact.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

By Paul Clolery Making a donation to charity or volunteering time would seem to be relatively simple acts. According to The Generosity Commission, they instead are complex actions that go straight to the core of civil society and democracy, which includes declining trust of institutions and neighbors and social isolation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2021

2) Seek out volunteers. Ask previous fundraising campaign volunteers if they can lend their creative talents and help out with the technology powering your event. Tell them about the ways they can assist your team and provide a link to your volunteer signup. For example: Hey Lend-a-Paw Volunteer!

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Volunteers are superheroes! It’s imperative that you recruit a strong volunteer base and, more important, retain volunteers by valuing their time, effort, and skills. It’s imperative that you recruit a strong volunteer base and, more important, retain volunteers by valuing their time, effort, and skills.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2024

When board members don’t show up, both physically and mentally, they undermine the effectiveness of the nonprofit, wasting precious resources and demoralizing staff and volunteers who are truly committed to the cause. Also, make a commitment of time to volunteer and help with programming and other work going on at the organization.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 28, 2025

A meandering or overly formal mission statement can confuse donors, volunteers, and the very communities you aim to serve. If staff cant confidently describe what makes your nonprofit unique, how can you expect donors or volunteers to grasp it? Make vital pages and actions easy to spot.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

There are lots of reasons to measure the impact of your volunteers. It also helps you deepen your relationships with your volunteers, who are ten times more likely to give to you than a non-volunteer. Would you believe almost half of nonprofits don’t do anything to measure their volunteer programs ? But not you.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 1, 2021

Plus, in the case of platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where you may not be able to include a link in your post, it may be the easiest method for someone to take action and give to your cause. It begins with a strong and clear graphic of the text-to-donate call to action. 1) Text-to-Donate on Facebook.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

Embed calls-to-action within your blog content. A growing trend is to add large, visually prominent calls-to-action to the body of blog posts approximately halfway into the post. Think of your website’s sidebar as free advertising space and utilize the space for important calls-to-action and to feature key content.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Transform Fury into Real Philanthropy Initially, converting rage donors into lifelong supporters might have less to do with money than with channeling their anger into positive action. Encourage action. Outrage can be an opportunity to nurture advocates, members, and volunteers. They want to feel heard. Know your numbers.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Before you start making Asks, you have to assemble your Board, recruit your initial volunteers, set up an accounting system, establish a website, and tackle a few other tasks. Idea #2: Ask your Board members and volunteers to give. Other Activities: What do your volunteers do when they’re not working?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2024

Most nonprofits would love to have more young people join their cause as volunteers or donors. The article states, “Gen Zers are eager to engage as volunteers and promoters of your organization and cause…By all accounts, however, organizations have made a limited investment in mobilizing Gen Z’s energy.” It feels like an obligation.

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Candid

DECEMBER 3, 2024

They’re often giving by donating items, volunteering their time, and supporting fundraising (e.g., Offer NextGen donors volunteering opportunities as a gateway to donations Gen Z and Millennials’ charitable giving extends beyond financial donations, with 54% of survey respondents volunteering their time in the past year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

Action Item: What data collection improvements can your nonprofit make to improve virtual fundraising? They attend your fundraising events and sign up for volunteer opportunities. Action Item: How balanced are your revenue streams? Action Item: Transitioning to remote work and virtual fundraising can be a challenge.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The term “call to action” (CTA) is used multiple times in the list. A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Creating a page with 3-5 CTAs on your website could be a great tool for engagement. your neighbors.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 7, 2025

The inertia of decades of existence often precludes a data-informed state, instead relying on anecdote, trusting in the gut feeling of longtime employees or volunteers, and the way things have always been done. Actions may be loud, but people do have something to say. Their reasoning? …But Don’t Forget To Listen!

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Whether youre a nonprofit, educational institution, healthcare organization, or a socially responsible corporation, a well-designed website sets the stage for stronger donor relationships, more engaged volunteers, and deeper community trust. A thoughtfully crafted, user-friendly site conveys your story, showcases impact, and inspires action.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2023

With campaigns launched, events planned, and donations coming in, now is the time to focus on these last 5 actions to make sure that 2023 is your best fundraising year to date! Your Ultimate End-of-Year Fundraising Toolkit Get it now The post 5 Actions to End the Year Strong first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Candid

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Videos of your organization in action, statistics of how youre making an impact in your community, and constituent testimonials are just a few ways to bring your mission to life. Encourage donor connections and engagement Did you know that three out of four volunteers donate to the organization they volunteer at ?

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

They had one full-time development director on staff, but everyone – including the staff, the board, the volunteers, even the donors – was constantly worried about fundraising. Fundraising systems are, in their simplest form, plans of action for your development office. It’s about a nonprofit I once worked with. Every week? Every year?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Maybe you relied on your database manager, digital fundraising specialist, or volunteer coordinator. One of the findings of the Generosity Commission study showed that people want complete control over when and how to fit volunteering into their lives, which often isn’t possible with the volunteer opportunities they find.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

In years past, if a staff member or volunteer added your organization to their profile and were the first to do so, LinkedIn automatically created a LinkedIn Page for your nonprofit. 5) Encourage current staff, board members, and volunteers to complete their LinkedIn Profiles. LinkedIn Profiles.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Your nonprofit most likely has a lot going on, not to mention you need to provide content to multiple audiences (those that benefit from your service, your volunteers and your donors, at a minimum). Put These Tactics into Action. Here’s an easy action plan you can follow to get going right away. Tactic 1: Make it Visible.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Personally, I’m a big fan of asking those serving on the board of directors to not only donate first (which is a given) but to also volunteer with fundraising efforts. The same goes for your major donors, long-time volunteers, and others who’ve shown commitment to your cause over the years.

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