Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

WhatsApp represents one such medium that presents nonprofits with an outstanding opportunity to engage with stakeholders through texts, attachments, and multiple forms of conversations delivered to their mobile phones and now to their desktops. The selected channels make up part of an organization’s Digital Storytelling Ecosystem.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

The advent of the Mobile Web is slowly starting to permeate and transform nonprofit communications. Just like social media transformed the nonprofit sector and how it communicates with its supporters, so will the Mobile Web (even more so). Some nonprofits have begun to lay a foundation for their mobile communications strategies.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

This session focuses on how to successfully get started with mobile technology, with Tonia Zampieri from Smart Online presenting. 1st generation raised on mobiles. 95% own mobile devices. 83% sleep with mobile at bedside. Why mobile? 90% of mobile subscribers in the US have internet-ready phones.

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NetWits

APRIL 11, 2012

There was also a session on creating email campaigns that increase donations and optimizing emails for mobile phones , which leads into the next takeaway. 2) Mobile (as expected) is On the Rise. You probably have a smart phone in your pocket or on your desk right now. 3) Websites Still Matter (A lot).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. The Mobile Web. .” The Mobile Web. At the time the book was written, mobile wallets hadn’t been launched yet.

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Social Media Social Chapter Media 258

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

So much so that many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. A website (mobile app coming soon) that allows users to check-in while doing good deeds.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Further, most Kenyans do not use credit cards, instead the majority of the population use mobile payments and cash. M-Changa strives to make it convenient for local NGOs to accept both mobile and card payments. M-Changa has also partnered with GlobalGiving to enable NGOs already of the platform to accept mobile payments.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

All that said, if a nonprofit is serious about pioneering the smartphone space, it would be wise to consider launching both an Android App and an iPhone App – and if all goes well for Nokia and Microsoft in the coming months , perhaps even a Windows Phone App in 2013. Smithsonian Channel App. Sunlight Foundation :: Ad Hawk App.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

This week’s sixth and final topic: mobile messaging. What is mobile messaging? Many of us know mobile messaging as texting , or if we’ve been using it long enough, as SMS (short messaging service) and MMS (multimedia messaging service.) Why should nonprofits use mobile messaging?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 23, 2012

Contrary to its title, the last four chapters of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits are dedicated to mobile technology and mobile fundraising. It is illegal to buy, sell, or trade mobile phone numbers, unlike e-mail and snail mail addresses. page on your mobile website.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. Ideal for mobile social networkers, this $.99 Google Mobile :: google.com/mobile.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. Ideal for mobile social networkers, this $.99 e-Newsletter. Addictomatic :: addictomatic.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. The Mobile Web. .” The Mobile Web. At the time the book was written, mobile wallets hadn’t been launched yet.

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Social Media Social Chapter Media 207

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 20, 2024

Direct mail was the second most preferred channel at 21%, followed by social media (17%), text messaging (8%), and phone calls (2%). M+R Benchmarks ] Online Giving The average gift made on desktop devices is $194; for mobile users, the average gift is $94. [ Double the Donation ] The current donor retention rate is 41.9%.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices and as mobile media continues to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options that will be available to your nonprofit in coming years. Ideal for mobile social media managers, VoiceTexter is an iPhone app that instantly transcribes your voice messages.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. Ideal for mobile social networkers, this $.99 Google Mobile :: google.com/mobile.

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Fun Resource Mobile Social Media 259

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2024

It should be mobile-responsive, attractive, and include features like: Online registration with secure payment processing Customizable text, imagery, and URL The ability to collect donations Sponsor onboarding and digital exposure Live leaderboards 1. They don’t have to fill out a paper form or make a phone call to register.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2012

Mobile is the Needle, Social is the Thread: How Information Today is Woven Into Our Lives. “ Mobile is the Needle, Social the Thread ” is the name of a presentation from Pew Internet data that illustrates the rapid growth of mobile connectivity and social networking in the U.S., Her blog is Contentious.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. Ideal for mobile social networkers, this $.99 e-Newsletter. Addictomatic :: addictomatic.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Once you have a core group of volunteers, word-of-mouth can be one of your best channels for finding new volunteers. When determining how to communicate, use a variety of communication channels to build strong relationships with your volunteers. The best tools offer access through a mobile app so volunteers can self-check-in and out.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

However, one thing that is certain is that the ROI (Return on Investment) from e-newsletters is still relatively high compared to other Web-based channels. That said, the roles of email and e-newsletters are constantly evolving and even though the number one activity on mobile phones is email, that could change in the future.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2011

So much so that many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. You can either manage your group online or on your mobile phone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

After spending all that energy and time researching, writing, and editing 75,000+ words about social and mobile media best practices for nonprofits – living and breathing it for three months straight – it was frustrating, heart-breaking, mind-boggling even to have to let it go and accept that the book was going to be imperfect. .”

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EveryAction

JUNE 20, 2023

Since then, we’ve been hard at work bringing together the wide range of tech, tools, and services we all offer, including case management, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and fundraising and engagement, as well as some functionality from our friends at Mobilize. Activate supporters with Mobilize. Mobilize is here to stay.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 5, 2021

Take a look at how you can use mobile engagement to keep your donors captivated by your organization. What is mobile marketing and why does it matter? Mobile marketing is the practice of reaching out to donors on their mobile devices. Take this a step further by optimizing your online presence for mobile users.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 1, 2013

As you can see, the design is a bit edgy – and its part of new multi-channel campaign that hopes to activate activists and ignite conversations. Of course, the infographic alone is not enough – it’s part of a multi-channel campaign. This infographic is part of a multi-channel campaign.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Some include the Red Cross, The Weather Channel, local newspapers, Craigslist, and others. Reports of violence and of peace efforts could be placed via the web or mobile phone. Another direct content example is that of the number of websites that emerged post-Hurricane Katrina. That’s why the Atlanta councilman used twitter!

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Or a team of volunteers that manage communications (from phone trees to canvassing). When you bring the Internet, online social tools, mobile technologies, and all the rest into the equation, you do not fundamentally change how communities organize or make change.

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NetWits

MAY 31, 2011

Key Findings: The majority of giving still comes from offline channels, but online continues to be a significant source of giving and new donors. The dominate giving channel for new donors 64 years old and younger is online — not offline. Online donors continue to switch channels and become offline donors.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Warm your donors up with some thoughtful stewardship through a channel that will help you get through: mobile. M+R’s Benchmarks report found that 54 percent of nonprofit web traffic in 2021 came from mobile devices—meaning that on a very basic level, donors are interested in interacting with nonprofits using their smartphones.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Mobile communication is a central part of nonprofit fundraising and advocacy. According to the latest M+R Benchmarks report , mobile message volume for nonprofits increased by 40% in 2023, indicating that this channel is here to stay. Supporters text the keyword to your phone number.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 4, 2021

As soon as people go online, whether it’s on their phones or computers, they are instantly bombarded with organizations and companies vying for their attention. A tried and true method of increasing marketing efforts is to use a multi-channel approach. Ways Your Website Can Support A Multi-channel Strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 20, 2013

Nonprofits also learn the importance of integrating all their communications channels to maximize awareness of their cause and online donations, as well as gain a realistic understanding of the financial investment required to be successful on the Social Web. Domino via Facebook. This was a fantastic webinar – thank you so much! Em via Email.

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Social Media Media Strategy Social 181

NetWits

MAY 19, 2011

First and foremost, determine which existing audiences you wish to engage (board members, major donors, past event fundraisers or attendees, all donors, volunteers, etc) in your fundraising and how you will reach out to them (email, social networks, mail, phone, on-site events, etc). Saying Thanks. Understanding the Value of Team Captains.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 6, 2012

Email is still a major component of organizational communication and a channel used by nonprofit supporters and donors; it is critical that it grows and develops to match the changing ways we use it and share messages. Drawing is the new Elevator Pitch.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2011

After facilitating a panel at the Innogive Conference on integrating mobile into multi-channel nonprofit campaigns , I headed to a special event hosted by Google to celebrate the launch of Google for Nonprofits. The demo showed how to turn your smart phone into an interpreter with experimental software that.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2013

Images, visuals, videos, and infographics are being staples of nonprofit’s content strategy, especially for social channels.

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