Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

If you are a NPO development pro, there are a few things we know about you for sure: The world needs more benevolence creators like you, and you are driven to serve others, ease suffering, and bring hope to the world. That is a GREAT start. However, to achieve your goal, what else do you need? an identified need in the community you serve.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 12, 2014

It has become a fairly common factoid that around 60% of new donors only give once to that cause—however, showing love to your donors can be one of the driving factors behind donor retention. When you boil it down, nonprofit organizations are here for one thing: benefiting their cause. Duh, right?

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 30, 2014

According to the CEO of Achieve and researcher for The Millennial Impact Derrick Feldmann, “What motivates millennials is a desire to affect THEIR cause through YOUR organization with their friends.”. In a nutshell, to win the hearts (and money) of millennials, we need to help them understand our cause. They support causes.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 23, 2014

By selling the work you do and the impact you have, you can recruit Millennials to be part of your organization, and if you play your cards right, also get them to eventually become donors down the road. It’s all about the cause. Nonprofits need to sell the cause, not just the organization itself. Transcript. But rather, why.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 30, 2015

But that expense is a justifiable reality, given that, for non-profits operating in today’s electronic world, a website is an invaluable tool for getting out your message; staying in touch with donor bases and attracting new ones; raising funds quickly and easily; and recruiting and communicating with volunteers. Get the word out.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2014

Millennials are Focused on Causes. When recruiting, keep your message cause-focused. On the other end, the youngest Millennials are still discovering who they are and helping nonprofits by connecting with causes and organizations that can help define their identity. They believe in causes and want to support activism.

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Care2

JULY 12, 2012

We’re hearing lots more these days about “Cause Marketing.” For most Frogloop readers, the main thing to know is that Cause Marketing has become a major source of dollars for nonprofits large and small -- from First Book and KaBOOM! ”) about Cause Marketing. ” What is that, anyway?

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 8, 2014

Plus, you get each donor’s name, email, contribution amount and contribution date. transaction fee, and in return receive social media widgets and donor receipts. Plus, you could have donors pay the 2.5% How it works for nonprofits: This helps you be a voice for whatever cause you’re advocating. Nonprofits pay a 2.5%

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Establishing a brand identity includes not only what people see in a logo, but also what people think about when your NPO comes up in a water cooler conversation. This creates a sense of personability, distinction and genuineness for donors to associate with your organization. How do you create a personality for your NPO?

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 24, 2014

Don’t think of it as a necessary headache or jaded amalgamation of familiar faces, recognizable names and long-time donors. Give this pair a common cause however, and they become best of friends. The post The Board of the Rings: Assembling an Epic Board to Save Your NPO (and Maybe Middle Earth) appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 23, 2014

Personally, I’ve been on the inside, wracking my brain for a creative way to convince a potential donor why he should give to my NPO. And I’ve also been asked many times, both as a decision maker in a company and on a personal level, to give to a worthy cause. Never overestimate the power of peer recognition.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 23, 2013

At nonprofit interviews, your employer needs to distinguish your job credentials beyond a simple skill set – they need to recognize both your professional potential and your passion for the cause. Laura Gassner Otting , author of Change Your Career – Transitioning to the Non-Profit Sector , nonprofit leaders manage “up, down, and sideways.”

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 23, 2014

Personally, I’ve been on the inside, wracking my brain for a creative way to convince a potential donor why he should give to my NPO. And I’ve also been asked many times, both as a decision maker in a company and on a personal level, to give to a worthy cause. Never overestimate the power of peer recognition.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 7, 2015

From tracking donations and expenditures, the success or failure of fund-raising events, staff protocols and effectiveness, lists of donors large and small and so much more, the organization that shirks information management does so at their own peril. What sorts of problems does poor volunteer management cause?

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

He applied for grants to help his NPO expand its reach, but lately, he’s run into a bit of a snag. Storytelling is a great way to liven up your grant proposals, capture your readers’ attention and add more emotional connection to your cause. The impact your donors have made to help your mission? What story do you want to tell?

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 16, 2019

At its heart, fundraising is helping others connect an existing passion directly to your cause. We don’t convince donors. Once donors believe that your cause truly matters, giving almost becomes an afterthought. Research Your Donors to Read Their Minds. What other causes are they a part of?

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 26, 2013

With successful brand communication, the organization is able to build trust with potential donors and clients. 4 The American Red Cross is a great example of trust building across donor and client lines. Now charities also have to work on the cause of the problems: they have to become the movements for change.” 2] Michel, G.,

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 17, 2014

Create and Promote Stories that Your Engaged Donors/Volunteers Want to Share with Their Tribes. This can be both a blessing and a curse, especially when you want to establish yourself as a thought leader or credible resource for your cause. Here are five ways to get tongues wagging. This isn’t rocket science. Other people.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2014

Blogs – Post a blog to advertise the latest products for donors to purchase or share your organization’s story of how funds were used to support your cause. Mobile access – donors can browse and buy from your store using iOS via mobile platforms. Track sales and growth trends.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 17, 2014

They are also better for the donor because they can make smaller, regular donations that fit better into their budget each month rather than one large lump sum. According to Network for Good , the average recurring donor gives 42 percent more during the course of a year than one-time gifts. Don’t believe that?

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Socialbrite

JANUARY 15, 2021

The tendency of a nonprofit organization (NPO), the vast majority of which have modest resources, is often to pass on this knowledge verbally when it would serve the organization better to codify it. This is where an NPO will plan its activities according to the knowledge it has gained. Codification. Sustainability. stewardship.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

It includes blogs: Post a blog to advertise the latest products for donors to purchase, or share your organization’s story of how funds were used to support your cause. It provides mobile access: Donors can browse and buy from your store using iOS via mobile platforms. Track sales and growth trends.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 19, 2014

But how do you handle inquiries such as this one: “Hello, I am interested in your cause and looking to get involved, what can I do to help?”. But new volunteers and donors are how your nonprofit will grow, so your patience is of the utmost importance. Another way to get involved with our cause is to fundraise. Sincerely, [NAME].

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 13, 2014

The article Why You Should Recruit Millennials to Boost Your NPO dives into the key benefits of targeting this cause-focused group and provides first-hand insight into how to do so correctly. Imagine that you’re talking face to face with your donor and just let it flow. Writer’s Blocked? Don’t be!

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 26, 2015

Also, check out our interviewee Andrew Stanley speaking at this year’s virtual and in-person Cause Camp conference. __. This year as HALO celebrates its 10th anniversary, they will offer their first formal awards recognizing the top volunteer, donor, advocate and artist for the past decade. “We We are a pretty close-knit group.”.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 24, 2015

The Association of Fundraising Professionals conducted a study to see why donors quit donating and what they found was that half of the top reasons donors left (four out of eight) could have been avoided with ample appreciation. Donors want to feel needed and thanked. Some donors forgot they even donated.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 1, 2016

It could be the difference between a new volunteer or donor and somebody leaving a form incomplete. Keeping your website looking good and up-to-date can make a huge difference in involvement and awareness related to your cause. The post 5 Web Design Trends and How Your NPO Can Take Advantage appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 2, 2017

5 Web Design Trends and How Your NPO Can Take Advantage . For many nonprofits, email is the best way to garner funds and to get the word out about your cause. If you take the time to offer value and form a relationship, then you’ll raise committed donors that’ll stick around. How to Launch Your Nonprofit Website .

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

With all areas working toward a common cause, the group may look like a cohesive team. Maybe there's a donor list (updated by fundraising), a volunteer list (managed by the volunteer coordinator) and a fan list (engaged by the social media expert) and never the three (or more, as the case may be) shall meet. you get the idea.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Instead of continually trying to create bigger, bolder, more immersive reports every year, we recommend doing the opposite: p aring back your annual report effort into a simplified, downloadable PDF, or even an “always-on” website page like we’re doing at Media Cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2007

What are the best practices for using a YouTube Nonprofit Channel to promote your cause? The five top nominees are Causes, DonorsChoose, ZeroFootprint, Kiva, and OneLaptop Per Child. Here are at least five reasons why: - They tend to be donor-driven; no one likes to be told to shuck and jive in public. Go vote here.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

In the words of Vinay Bhagat, CEO of Convio : “Donors increasingly prefer online channels. “Boomers are sharing links to their favorite causes,” says Reece. Early Boomers are pretty tech savvy, and have been using the Internet as a communications, ecommerce, and research tool for over 15 years.

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Qgiv

MAY 11, 2021

According to Qgiv’s 2020 Navigating the Unknown Report , (which analyzed both NPO and donor 2020 activity compared to the previous year), 25.3 Donors supported environmental, pets and animal, research, and faith-based organizations at the same or higher levels in 2020. percent of organizations raised about the same amount, 24.7

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 18, 2023

The smoother the transition, the quicker your team can begin driving matching gifts for your cause. Donor-facing ease of use ⁠— Similarly, ensure your donors find it easy to utilize the software. A straightforward process encourages donors to engage with the tool, ultimately boosting matching gift participation.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 11, 2014

If something isnt benefiting your NPO, fix it or axe it. If not, buckle down and do it anyway, because grants and donors dont fall from trees. Find people who can add value to your team, but most importantly, find people who are passionate about your cause, because they will go the extra mile to help you succeed.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 20, 2015

Then we’ll focus on getting your NPO to stand out in a world where you’re undoubtedly competing for donation dollars. With the right motives at your NPO, it shouldn’t matter how you’re achieving your mission. Unfortunately, that’s the reality when there are so many great NPOs out there asking for money. Establish a Need.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

To reserve your free copy of our January/February issue on donor retention, sign up today. . ————————————————. Your bloggers should have a connection to your NPO, yes. Anyone passionate about your cause who can write, basically. In our November/December edition, we explored how to build your 2015 marketing plan.

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