Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

This means that nonprofits have to compete with each other for donors’ attention and resources as they gravitate towards causes rather than organizations. Stories also need to connect, inspire and motivate people to act. People want to know and see the impact of their donations. So, what makes an effective storytelling campaign?

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

As business scholars Thomas Davenport and John Beck argue in their book The Attention Economy , in a saturated information landscape, being memorableeven disruptivelyis a strategic advantage. In this sense, JSO hacked this logic by demanding emotional and cognitive attention, whether through support or outrage.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

The site shows no sign of slowing down, with 1 billion people using Instagram every month, 71% of them under the age of 35. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) shares attention-grabbing staff stories from the front lines, to raise awareness of international crises such as the violent campaign against the Rohingya people in Myanmar: View Story.

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Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

On Google alone, people make over twenty-two million searches every day. It is no wonder millions of people search the term “Search Engine Optimization (SEO)” on Google every month. People are aware they may need better SEO to stand out but might not know where to start. How does it Work?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2020

Every nonprofit has the goal of extending their impact as far as they can by helping as many people as possible. While there are many things vying for your attention, when it comes to digital growth there are only five critical metrics you should look at to help you get the most out of your budget and drive long-term sustainable growth.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

And, without self-awareness, it’s impossible to be a role model for others. Does self-awareness mean you realize you’re a number cruncher first and a communicator second? Organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich identifies two categories of self-awareness. It sounds simple. But it’s the assignment that’s easiest to fail.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Events are many people’s favorite thing about charity fundraising. Many people love to eat, but many of us aren’t as close to being culinary experts as we would like to be. Anything people might want to learn, from hands-on activities such as painting to more classroom-type settings such as Spanish lessons.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 12, 2019

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) increases your organization’s visibility in organic (not paid) search results, making your organization easier to find and driving people to your website. The way to get a higher ranking is to use the right keywords… not words your organization uses but words people use in searches. Do the research.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

February is Black History Month in many countries in the United States and Canada, an annual observance dedicated to honoring and acknowledging the valuable contributions of Black people in both nations. Woodson wanted to find a way to raise awareness of African Americans’ contributions throughout history.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

If you feel as though your job would be perfect—if you could just eliminate the people, consider taking steps to improve your interpersonal skills. Daniel Goleman’s 1995 book “Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ” brought EI to popular attention. Pay attention— This is an easy first step.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

That said, the number of businesses fighting for their attention in their inboxes and on their news feeds may have left them feeling a bit fatigued. Make it a point to find them so you’re getting as many eyes on your attention-deserving content as possible. Not to worry. 3) Grow your social media presence by following your supporters.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The dramatic images of wealthy neighborhoods burning during the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires captured global attention, but the damage was much more widespread. In all, more than 16,000 structures most of them homeswere destroyed, leaving thousands of people displaced.

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Google Research AI blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Posted by Junfeng He, Senior Research Scientist, and Kai Kohlhoff, Staff Research Scientist, Google Research People have the remarkable ability to take in a tremendous amount of information (estimated to be ~10 10 bits/s entering the retina) and selectively attend to a few task-relevant and interesting regions for further processing (e.g.,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

Social media is powerful because it leverages social influence – people trust information from those within their networks. They are more likely to donate to a cause, attend a virtual event, or volunteer when they are invited by people they know and trust.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 29, 2022

There are two different ways of approaching embedded giving: Modal embeds or pop-up donation forms that display when people select your donate button. As people become more passionate about what their donations are accomplishing, they may also be more likely to share it. People like easy.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

Instead of becoming butterflies and exploring what it’s like to fly, your people prefer the safety of their cocoons. And what do people fear most? This time from Travis Bradberry , author and Chief People Scientist, LeadX, “Digital transformation is not just about technology; it’s about people.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Many membership managers will be familiar with the difficulties of getting people to renew. It’s rare for people to renew in advance. If they need to spend several minutes filling in the form, people will often deem the process too difficult and they’ll choose not to renew. 1) Set-up an automatic membership reminder.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Over time people have come to value the advantages of working at home. Even those people who vow to never set foot in an office again will admit the in-person world held some attractions. Camera shy people learned that video is your best friend when you need to deliver an important message to a remote audience.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Email marketing for nonprofits is a powerful tool that can do much more for your brand than just raising awareness. Investing in strategic email marketing can amplify your fundraising return on investment (ROI), engage supporters personally, and rally even more people to champion your mission.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Most nonprofits rely on a few annual fundraising events to bring in much-needed donations and to raise awareness for their cause. A well-planned fundraising event can leave a lasting impression on all the people who attend, which can, in turn, result in greater long-term support for a nonprofit organization. Gain long-term donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 10, 2019

As more people are inspired to donate online, social media can make an extremely useful addition to your fundraising strategy. According to the Giving Report , 29% of people consider social media to be the communication tool that most inspires giving. 2) Think of your audience – who do you really want to target?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

This is a smart option if your communities engage primarily on these platforms because you can launch it fast and you have built-in audiences of people who already have shown an affinity for your brand and your mission. Check out Instagram Insights to learn the times of the days when people who follow you are most active on the platform.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

You have to get comfortable asking people for money – even if you think asking for money is the last thing you would ever feel comfortable doing. Plus, I had a burning passion to help people. I knew that if I didnt learn how to ask people for money, my efforts to help people would be limited by my fear of fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

If community engagement and growing your membership are bigger priorities over near-term fundraising, focus on bringing people together for something that’s fun and can include friends. Pay attention to what is working—not only the type of campaign but individual aspects of each fundraiser. 2) Brainstorm. Try to figure out why.

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.orgSource

JUNE 10, 2024

When even one or two people bring these emotions to work, that negativity has the potential to spread like a virus and to sicken your culture. Lately, I’ve been focusing attention on strengthening the human side of technology and operations. Most of us would prefer not to be too familiar with the symptoms on this list.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

They were good people with interesting stories to share. Why leaders often talk too much In my coaching practice, I’ve identified several other drivers that cause well-intentioned leaders to monopolize conversations: Some leaders talk excessively due to underdeveloped self-awareness.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Tweets with links have an 86% higher retweet rate and higher engagement overall because people are hesitant to retweet or engage with tweets that do not have a source or a call-to-action. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news. Include a link in your tweets as often as possible.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 30, 2024

As the tech problems subsided, people became better at communicating through the small screen. However, we also realized that remote work is here to stay, and like the dog that needs a walk, interpersonal relationships are going to continue to require deliberate attention. But people tend to hear what they want or expect you to say.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

With more than 150 countries joining, and more than 14 billion impressions on social channels every year, it’s the perfect opportunity to tell your story to a global audience of people interested in making a difference through the power of social media. Images and videos make it easier to grab someone’s attention on social media.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 14, 2025

While you may be aware on a general level that your CRM platform is becoming a headwind to your organization achieving its fundraising goals, the prospect of migrating vast amounts of data, retraining staff, and committing the money and resources required for a successful upgrade can make it tempting to say, Lets make do for another year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

By sharing real stories of the real people or communities you serve, you can appeal to the hearts of potential donors, volunteers, and partners. When people feel emotionally invested in an organization’s story, they are more likely to perceive the organization positively and become advocates for its cause.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Human drivers center digital initiatives where they need to be—on people. In this moment, the intersection of logic and emotion deserves our focused attention. The intersection of logic and emotion deserves our focused attention. The intersection of logic and emotion deserves our focused attention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

And they motivate people to give more — either through monetary contributions or volunteering. Better inclusivity: Anyone with an Internet connection can attend a virtual gala — enabling nonprofits to increase awareness of their mission in other states and countries. Beyond that, in-person fundraisers are appealing social events.

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.orgSource

MAY 6, 2024

But attention to the infrastructure’s nuts and bolts is also important. Why is this extra attention important? But understanding where systems and related activities fall on the continuum of progress and being aware of what steps your organization might take next gives you foresight. The value is in the process and journey.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe ––a free fundraising platform for charities, people, and the causes you care about. People are far more drawn to photos that convey an emotion and include other people rather than a logo or text. on the other hand, gets right to the point and encourages people to find out more.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 28, 2025

Whole Whale created the Funnel of Engagement to help orgs like you better map the typical journey a supporter takes from being Aware of your organization to becoming Committed to your cause. Heres what that looks like: Aware : People learn your name and start to understand what you stand for.

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The Verge

MARCH 22, 2021

Some Android apps are crashing for some people right now, but Google is working on a fix. We are aware of an issue with WebView causing some apps on Android to crash for some users,” Google said in a statement to The Verge. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Illustration by William Joel / The Verge.

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