Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 31, 2025

Many nonprofits pour time, energy, and resources into launching a membership platformCircle, Slack, Mighty Networks, or a custom-built forumexpecting it to foster an active, engaged community. Staff enthusiastically invite members to join, resources are uploaded, and a few announcements go out. At first, theres excitement.

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2025

As of December 2024, you can search and download over 35,500 such resources about efforts to improve the lives of people in their communities and beyond. This review highlights some of the most popular resources published in the past yearon topics ranging from data and AI in philanthropy to building a brighter future for children and youth.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

A new survey and report from the Made of Millions Foundation, a nonprofit mental health advocacy organization, found that only a small fraction of Gen Z youth relies solely on the internet to interpret their symptoms and make their own conclusions about a diagnosis or disorder. Not all content is created equal."

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

If you’ve ever led an advocacy campaign, you know that it has an incredible number of moving pieces. That’s why planning is the most important stage in your advocacy campaign. Throughout the planning and action stages of your advocacy campaign, you’ll collect a ton of data. Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Build your peer support network Fundraisers often carry the weight of advocacy alone, facing high expectations, limited support, and a lack of understanding from colleagues. Advocate for unrestricted funding Black-led organizations often operate with limited resources.

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M+R

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A recent article by the Associated Press sheds light on a troubling trend: nonprofit organizations, particularly 501(c)(3)s, are becoming increasingly wary of lobbying and advocacy efforts. It’s a moment to boldly lean into advocacy, embracing it as a powerful tool for change and cultural disruption. Embrace advocacy.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. The Urgent Action Fund’s Rapid Response Grants resource the resilience of human rights and gender justice movements by supporting the security and advocacy interventions of activists when a swift response is needed.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Whether it be convincing a board of directors, finding the time and resources, or seeking funds from grantmakers, many foundations face hurdles in creating an advocacy agenda. Topics covered: Introducing advocacy and policy to boards. Building advocacy into your organizational infrastructure. Melissa Levesque.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 13, 2024

On March 27, join us for a free webinar to learn about digital advocacy for career progression in nonprofits. In todays fast-paced digital world, advocacy isnt just for advancing organizational missionsits a powerful strategy for personal career growth.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If your nonprofit is stuck in rut or relying on a few big dollar donors or granting institutions for a majority of your funding, a grassroots fundraising or advocacy campaign might be just the answer you’re looking for. Here are eight expert tips to help make your nonprofit’s grassroots fundraising and advocacy campaigns more effective.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Our funder list below focuses on funding for those prioritizing senior care, opportunities and resources for elderly individuals, and for researchers focused on concerns that affect the elderly. Grant Research Tip: When searching for funding, it is important not to overlook potential federal or state resources. Areas served: US.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Customized for small nonprofits on a limited budget, the Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits webinar highlights current trends in using social media for fundraising, advocacy, and storytelling. Launching a formal employee advocacy program for social media is an emerging trend in the nonprofit sector.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

They’re focused on a holistic, preventive approach to issues of suicide, domestic violence/child abuse, and substance abuse—supporting programs designed to increase access to resources for behavioral health conditions and provide education about the importance of whole-person health. Areas served: US (26 states). Doug Flutie Jr.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

More importantly, moving to the cloud is a great way to demonstrate transparency, strengthen institutional memory, conserve resources, collaborate, and display tech-savvy. 3) Conserve Resources. These last two take staff time and financial resources that could be better spent providing services to clients. FULL BIO ].

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

To assist in the arduous grant research process, I’ve created this list of grant resources and funders according to a specific funding focus area: education. . Their strategic focus of leaders, teachers, and families also incorporates support for one of the strongest early childhood policy and advocacy networks in the nation.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 1, 2021

They’re focused on a holistic, preventive approach to issues of suicide, domestic violence/child abuse, and substance abuse—supporting programs designed to increase access to resources for behavioral health conditions and provide education about the importance of whole-person health. Areas served: US (26 states). Doug Flutie Jr.

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Eighty-eight percent of consumers (aka your potential donors) trust word-of-mouth advocacy from friends and family. Organizations like Candid offer resources and tools to help nonprofits enhance their storytelling techniques, enabling them to effectively communicate their impact and engage their communities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Without altruism and advocacy being consistently present in these early days of its formation, racism and sexism are already revealing themselves in the metaverse. Brainstorm and make a commitment to follow emerging trends in fundraising and advocacy in the metaverse. The Oculus Quest 2 experience. Virtual Workrooms in Horizon.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

it’s part of your job to advocate for the resources you need. TIP 10: Consider creating activities that engage people’s passions : Cool memes or videos they’ll want to share with their networks; surveys; online quizzes; petitions and advocacy initiatives; conference calls; networking events, volunteer activities and more.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

According to Wordstream , in 2023, the average Google Ads CTR for the advocacy industry is 4.41%. According to Wordstream, the average conversion rate for the advocacy industry is 1.96%. For the complete series, check out our Google Ad Grants Program resources. If it’s well under 4%, you may want to tweak your ad copy!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 2, 2014

“Heather’s @NonprofitOrgs has become my go-to resource for connecting with other nonprofits as well as staying informed with the latest trends in mobile and social media. Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. ” Marianna Moneymaker. Digital Engagement/Production Coordinator. ” Pamela Tainter Causey.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2021

Whether it’s CRM products and websites for fundraising, outreach, advocacy and event management, or back office infrastructure for day-to-day operations and everything in between, the list of functions and choices is seemingly endless and growing by the day. Take a step back and think about your in-house tech team, or person, if you have one.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

By actively bringing together different departments and leading discussions around revenue diversification, you can set measurable goals, evaluate the ROI of each funding source, and make informed decisions about where to invest time and resources.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This collaborative AI approach, which draws data directly from electronic health records, enables AAD to standardize data collection, gain valuable insights into patient outcomes, and strengthen advocacy efforts. Unlocking Operational Excellence: A panel of industry leaders, moderated by Kevin Ordonez (.orgSource),

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sgEngage

MARCH 24, 2025

Their work ensures that patients transition smoothly from hospital to community care, which is vital when hospital resources are strained due to budget cuts. What does a Community Health Worker Do? As of 2023, there are over 58,000 CHWs working to help address unmet health needs in historically disadvantaged and underserved communities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

2) Advocacy CTA on the Union of Concerned Scientists blog. 8) Share resources and useful tips related to your mission. Blog posts that share resources and useful tips are some of the most popular on the internet, yet very few are written by nonprofits. 3) “Donate Now” CTA on the Human Rights Watch blog.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Gen Z sees social media as a platform for self-expression and advocacy. Your colleagues and volunteers are also great resources, as they will be most likely to advocate for your cause within their own networks. About half of Gen Z respondents share fundraisers or causes they support at least once a week.

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Media Cause

JUNE 1, 2024

Fostering Authentic Relationships With and Amongst Your Audience Digital advocacy is critical to moving missions forward, creating systemic change, educating your base, and mobilizing leaders who are loyal to your organization and committed to the larger movement in which you operate. This is especially true during an election year.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

However, effective procurement requires a strategic approach so you can use your nonprofit’s resources wisely and maximize the amount of event funding you can put toward your mission. One critical success factor in planning an engaging auction is securing high-quality, unique items that appeal to your target audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

So, instead of pouring more resources into paid ads or buying lead lists, focus on engaging with your audience and adding value to their lives. Position your nonprofit as a trusted resource on social issues to establish authority. Here’s how you can do it: Prioritize community-building over sales pitches.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We advocated fiercely for our members to get protective resources. More likely to be successful in advocacy and public policy. Provide access to resources such as professional development, non-dues revenue, or other member-friendly services that enhance engagement. More likely to achieve their goals. There are no members.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 7, 2024

These can be measured using social media engagement and reach, net promoter scores (NPS) , web analytics, brand perception surveys, non-member event attendance, press and speaker requests and engagements, and resource downloads. Pillar: Advocacy What to track? Pillar: Membership Growth and Engagement What to track?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

By Michelle Chen , an independent scholar who recently graduated with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. This means that nonprofits have to compete with each other for donors’ attention and resources as they gravitate towards causes rather than organizations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

That’s a good number, but that leaves 53% of nonprofits worldwide that haven’t yet come to the understanding that Facebook can be a colossal waste of time if you are not following these best practices and at least occasionally purchasing Facebook Ads for special fundraising and advocacy campaigns.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Customized for small nonprofits on a limited budget, the Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits webinar highlights current trends in using social media for fundraising, advocacy, and storytelling. PBA provides news, careers & resources for the common good. 43%: They had never heard of Facebook Charitable Giving tools.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Whether you are considering a new fundraising and engagement CRM, advocacy tool, reengineered database, custom integration, CMS or back office system, a separate discovery is the BEST approach to ensuring success. You will see something, but not very clearly and not very far. . Trust them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Artificial intelligence is simplifying the nonprofit slog work that ties up enormous banks of time and resources. Success Factors: Celebrity Advocacy: Leveraging celebrity power attracts attention and builds trust with potential donors. Significant contributions went towards advocacy, legal support, and community development.

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