Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

The tools I am currently using are Facebook, two Twitter accounts (one for National messaging via @PanCAN and one specifically for advocacy efforts via @Advocate4PanCAN), YouTube, LinkedIn, MySpace and Delicious. Launched the advocacy Twitter handle in January 2010 (@Advocate4PanCAN) and it is growing steadily.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

and Canada find email to be the communication channel that most inspires them to contributebeating all other platforms. But what makes this communication channel so effective? Types and examples of nonprofit emails Email marketing is a flexible platform that your nonprofit can use for a wide range of communications.

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NetWits

JULY 12, 2011

Only about 40% reported success converting Facebook fans into donors or volunteers. The report also noted that while many nonprofits did not have much success in spurring volunteerism amongst their FB fans it was a good way to retain and engage existing volunteers. Facebook Boosts Organizations Web Traffic, Advocacy, and Email Lists.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

By Annisa Wanat , an independent consultant who works to strengthen the capacity of mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals more strategically by providing customized solutions in leadership, management, and communications. Most nonprofit board members volunteer because they want to support a worthy cause. FULL BIO ].

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Candid

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Encourage donor connections and engagement Did you know that three out of four volunteers donate to the organization they volunteer at ? Ask reactive donors to join your advocacy network, share across their network, or volunteer.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2019

By Melissa Russom , a communications strategist who helps nonprofit organizations clarify their brand and message to engage more meaningfully with the people who matter most to them. As a beloved cause to many, you can find willing and effective influencers among your own ranks and volunteers. It’s that simple. .

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

Advocacy campaigns have evolved over the past few years, dramatically changing how nonprofit advocacy is conducted. While traditional methods can still impact supporters, more and more organizations interested in starting an advocacy initiative look to virtual campaigns first. Stay up to date on online advocacy trends. .

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

If so, you may be interested in starting a volunteer program. Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. Define your volunteer roles.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Or the two most famous Habitat Heroes: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter , who even into their 90s still volunteered at Habitat? Habitat for Humanity stands alone in having the world’s oldest living president and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Jimmy Carter as a longtime volunteer of over 30 years. Habitat volunteers are the lifeblood of your work.

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Bloomerang

JULY 29, 2024

Why are volunteer apps important? According to the Volunteer Management Progress Report , recruitment was the top challenge and priority of volunteer coordinators in 2023. This guide will cover top volunteer apps, features to look out for, and best practices for using your app effectively.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Volunteers are integral to nonprofit organizations’ day-to-day operations. However, successful volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention are no easy feat. That’s where volunteer management software comes in. Your volunteer management system can facilitate more streamlined volunteer engagement and communication.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2023

Bloomerang recently acquired InitLive to make it easy for you to create a volunteer experience that inspires and maximizes the impact of your programs. This is a new series from Bloomerang called Why I Volunteered. The Volunteer: She is a woman in her thirties who completed her local CASA’s 36-hour volunteer training program.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Track donor interactions to personalize communications. Tracking all communications in your nonprofit constituent relationship management (CRM) system helps your nonprofit stand out and avoid repeating requests. Mention the last engagement opportunities they took advantage of, whether donating, volunteering , or attending an event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

Any doubts that social networks aren’t powerful or don’t need to be prioritized in your online communications and fundraising campaigns can now be put to rest. It is a brand representative of a cause(s), and most causes require a tone that is smart, well-informed, and communicated with conviction. Engage authentically.

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NetWits

JULY 13, 2011

Because of Twitters timeline based tweets, organizations with mobile libraries, blood drives, medical services or other site-specific services can find Twitter useful for communicating where they will be at any given moment. Timely Actions. Similar to above, even actions that are not location specific may find Twitter useful.

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Forum One

MAY 3, 2023

We’re happy to say that Forum One has won 11 Communicator Awards in 7 different categories for the second year in a row! The Communicator Awards honor excellence in innovation and creative work in marketing and communications. This 157-page report created a useful tool for Zero to Three’s advocacy at any stage.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Although they grew more popular because of the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual volunteer opportunities are likely here to stay. Besides keeping people safe during the pandemic, virtual volunteering also allows nonprofits to: Reach a more geographically far-flung audience. Ask volunteers what they’d like to see. Why is that?

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NetWits

JUNE 30, 2011

I volunteer with a small nonprofit called Fields to Families. Let me know that there are other things I can do to support you that aren’t all about money like: take an advocacy action, share with a friend, like you on Facebook, play a game, attend an in person or online event … and then, yes, ask me for money. Brilliant, right?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

A comprehensive blog about all things related to Quick Response (QR) Codes, Augmented Reality (AR), and Near Field Communication (NFC). Cinchcast is ideal for nonprofits that are advancing their communications into real-time reporting while on location from fundraisers, conferences, protests, etc. 2dCode :: 2d-code.co.uk.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2019

By Brent Merritt , a digital strategy consultant at Metric Communications and blogger at The Caliper. His work is focused on nonprofits, advocacy, and public affairs. About the Author: Brent Merritt is a digital strategy consultant at Metric Communications and blogger at The Caliper.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Nonprofit advocacy campaigns give your supporters a new way to get involved while furthering your mission through grassroots action. Plus, your nonprofit can attract new supporters interested in advocacy to your cause, growing your supporter network of donors and volunteers. Stay up to date with current advocacy trends.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 28, 2025

Engaged : They take meaningful action with your orgdonating, volunteering, attending events, or joining a campaign. They want to learn moreand theyre willing to open up and even give you permission to communicate further. COMMITTED: Growing a Community of Champions The most valuable supporter is a returning supporter.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

say something like, Join a community of climate game-changers to level up your environmental advocacy skills! Prioritize making your nonprofits website a valuable educational resource for your community. Segment your email communications for personalized outreach. Rather than saying, Subscribe today!

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

More than grants, donations, or volunteer hours, public trust is the currency of the nonprofit sector. The public’s belief that nonprofits will “do the right thing” is what makes it possible for us to partner with communities, advocate for our missions, and bridge political divides to build a healthy and just nation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

It also allows you to track volunteers’ interests and hours, as well as generate volunteer statements thus further quantifying the engagement of your constituents. With Blackbaud, it is easy to consolidate processes and communications so that you are maximizing both efficiency and effectiveness. 5) Neon :: neoncrm.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

A comprehensive blog about all things related to Quick Response (QR) Codes, Augmented Reality (AR), and Near Field Communication (NFC). is an iOS App that allows users to earn points for doing things like volunteering at local food banks or animal shelters. 2dCode :: 2d-code.co.uk. Based in the U.K., Cause.it :: cause.it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

A comprehensive blog about all things related to Quick Response (QR) Codes, Augmented Reality (AR), and Near Field Communication (NFC). If your nonprofit engages in advocacy, it’s worth experimenting with. for awareness campaigns, staff and volunteer training, and creative storytelling and reporting. Based in the U.K.,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Organization Size: 125 exotic cats, 9 paid staff, 107 volunteers, 80,000 supporters. What the best piece of advice you could offer nonprofits about social media, and online communications in general? Organization: Big Cat Rescue. Name: Carol Baskin. Title: CEO. Website: BigCatRescue.org. Blog: BigCatRescue.org?/Blog. Anything else?

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 27, 2012

Provides robust, flexible support for all forms of fundraising, membership, marketing, and communications. Support advocacy, volunteer management, complex events, electronic communications, content management, online payments, and merchandise sales. Complex family, social, business, corporate, and financial relationships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

based nonprofits and nonprofit staff that regularly participate in e-advocacy should monitor what issues/petitions are most important to U.S. If your nonprofit does awareness tours, hosts events in multiple cities, or is active around your hometown, Tripline can help staff share their location-based activism and advocacy online.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Volunteers and corporate sponsors are a great place to start! By maintaining regular, meaningful communication and offering ways to stay involved, you show donors that their value extends far beyond financial contributions. Consider sending surveys to gather insights on your events, communications, or fundraising campaigns.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 22, 2020

What to do in uncertain times when communication is key. Every day brings more uncertainty with the spread of Coronavirus, and your association has a need to expand your communication. Here are four communication tips to assist associations in displaying responsiveness, partnership and kindness.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

A comprehensive blog about all things related to Quick Response (QR) Codes, Augmented Reality (AR), and Near Field Communication (NFC). Cinchcast is ideal for nonprofits that are advancing their communications into real-time reporting while on location from fundraisers, conferences, protests, etc. 2dCode :: 2d-code.co.uk.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 9, 2024

As a fundraising or marketing professional, you likely rely on your digital communication channels to stay in touch with supporters and engage them in your activities. This might mean inspiring individuals to donate , volunteer, advocate, become a peer-to-peer fundraiser, or otherwise support your cause.

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NTEN

AUGUST 1, 2011

Points and levels for volunteers and donors and offering incentives and fancy titles/recognition for advancement. Games that put your audience in the role of one of your volunteers or caregivers, to help them understand your cause better. Purpose: Fundraising, education, advocacy. Save the Bay: Battle for the Bay.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

A comprehensive blog about all things related to Quick Response (QR) Codes, Augmented Reality (AR), and Near Field Communication (NFC). is an iOS App that allows users to earn points for doing things like volunteering at local food banks or animal shelters. 2dCode :: 2d-code.co.uk. Based in the U.K., Cause.it :: cause.it.

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Media Cause

JUNE 29, 2024

Real-Life Uses of AI for Nonprofits Donor Engagement : AI can personalize communications and predict future donations by analyzing donor data. Volunteer Management : AI can match volunteers with opportunities that align with their skills and interests. This ensures that each donor receives relevant and personalized messages.

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