Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Know that using third-party apps decreases ROI if not used carefully. Even the tiniest of changes from posting natively can result in decreased Return on Investment (ROI). Nor do I think donors will be likely to enter their contact and credit card information on two-inch, mobile-optimized “Donate Now” pages.

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Social Media Social Media Chapter 261

Qgiv

MAY 10, 2023

But how do you effectively maximize text message fundraising’s ROI? Create simple keywords The first step in maximizing your text fundraising ROI is to create simple keywords. This makes it more likely that your text fundraising audience will actually text the keyword to your text fundraising phone number.

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ROI Effective Fundraising Social Media 52

Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

High return on investment (ROI): Studies have shown that direct mail campaigns can achieve a return on investment of up to 112%. Clarity is key, whether directing them to visit your websites donation page , fill out and mail back a donation form, make a text donation , or call a designated phone number to contribute. Key steps 1.

Template 98

Template Donation Help Raise 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Know that using third-party apps decreases ROI if not used carefully. Even the tiniest of changes from posting natively can result in decreased Return on Investment (ROI). Nor do I think donors will be likely to enter their contact and credit card information on two-inch, mobile-optimized “Donate Now” pages.

Social Media 209

Social Media Social Media Chapter 209

sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Whether you’re using P2P texting (1:1) or broadcast texting (1:many), nonprofits can text constituents and donors who previously gave them their phone numbers. Short codes have a longer setup period, usually four to six weeks as phone carriers review the application. Who Can I Text?

Campaign 98

Campaign Fundraising Broadcast ROI 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2011

Last week, I was an instructor for NTEN’s Technology Leadership Academy for a session on Nonprofit Technology ROI Methods. I also used composite scenarios based on real-life nonprofits needing to apply ROI techniques to technology purchase decisions. It was delivered in two sessions.

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Design Effective Experiment Learning 109

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

And, just like other technology tools, like online credit card transactions, nonprofits end up paying a transaction fee of 5-10% back to the vendor. So, deciding to incorporate a SMS campaign should include a traditional nonprofit technology ROI analysis that analyzes the benefits, value, and financial analysis.

Fundraising 95

Fundraising Nonprofit Open ROI 95

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

CharityRadio is a live weekly radio program that you listen to over your mobile phone. Listeners opt-in to receive a phone call at show time and no dial-in is required. Formstack allows nonprofits to easily create online forms to capture contact information of new supporters, volunteers, and donors. Formstack :: formstack.com.

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Web Tools Free Nonprofit 245

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

CharityRadio is a live weekly radio program that you listen to over your mobile phone. Listeners opt-in to receive a phone call at show time and no dial-in is required. Formstack allows nonprofits to easily create online forms to capture contact information of new supporters, volunteers, and donors. Formstack :: formstack.com.

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Web Tools Free Nonprofit 277

Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

What is Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT? Raiser’s Edge NXT is a cloud-based fundraising and donor management software solution developed by Blackbaud, a prominent company that specializes in providing technology solutions for nonprofit organizations, schools, and other social good institutions.

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Integration Synchronous Blackbaud Volunteer 96

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 21, 2009

It’s always a little weird to talk over the phone and not be able to hear or see those you are presenting to, but everyone was really great with comments and questions and responding online so I knew I wasn’t talking to myself! How do you separate personal and professional contacts or content online?

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Social Media Slides Media Social 100

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

Ideal for capturing contact information for your mailing list, event registrations, and even customizing PayPal into your website for donation processing, Wufoo is well-reviewed and reasonably priced. You can either manage your group online or on your mobile phone. Wufoo :: wufoo.com. Wibbitz :: wibbitz.com. GroupMe :: groupme.com.

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Free Nonprofit Social Media Mobile 280

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

A free, open-source software program that enables users to send group text messages from computers or mobile phones. A mobile app that allows you easily conduct mobile searches by simply speaking into your phone using their new “Speak Now” technology. You can either manage your group online or on your mobile phone.

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Fun Resource Nonprofit Social Media 262

Care2

OCTOBER 29, 2009

Among my responsibilities was maintaining the citizen lobbyist phone trees - a job that entailed calling everyone on it every so often, in addition to activating it sometimes just to make sure everyone on it still knew what to do. We didn't have an email list and we were just about to launch a website (complete with animated GIFs, natch).

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Offline Integration Campaign Online 58

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

Formstack allows nonprofits to easily create online forms to capture contact information of new supporters, volunteers, and donors. A free, open-source software program that enables users to send group text messages from computers or mobile phones. You can either manage your group online or on your mobile phone.

Web 265

Web Tools Free Nonprofit 265

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Text-to-give (also known as text-to-pledge or text fundraising) is a form of mobile fundraising in which donors give by sending a keyword to a text fundraising phone number. You select a unique keyword (such as “GIVE”) and are assigned a phone number for supporters to text. Supporters text the keyword to your phone number.

Giving 105

Giving Mobile Platform Donation 105

Forum One

MARCH 20, 2023

It can get complicated quickly since there are so many touchpoints for people to get information—from engaging with your website to following you on social media, contacting you by phone, meeting you in person, receiving your printed materials in the mail, etc.

Denver 86

Denver Social Media Colorado NTC 86

AccelEvents

JUNE 11, 2020

This also means that exhibitors can immediately begin qualifying visitors, collecting contact information, and passing those details on to their sales team. A lot of attendees at physical events will provide phony contact information which protects them from solicitation but wastes time and resources for exhibitors.

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Virtual Support Registration Badge 97

Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2024

Top membership management software for nonprofits To help narrow down your search for the right membership software for your organization, we’ve compiled a list of top solutions to consider. transaction fee. transaction fee. Paid plans start at $50 per month or $510 annually. API access is also available.

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Software Tools Nonprofit Associations 109

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

EveryAction's organizing toolset is trusted by major labor unions and advocacy groups - providing them with access to SmartVAN, the gold standard in voter contact technology. #10. Match your contact records to nearly 100 social networks. Track ROI of a given ad campaign over time, and pull custom, robust reports to measure success. #16.

Nonprofit 88

Nonprofit Advocacy Offline Donor 88

Volunteer Hub

APRIL 3, 2023

Volunteer management software is an investment, but, there are grants available for technology and the ROI is worth the cost. I wanted volunteer data stored in one central location, and for volunteers to be able to register from their phone, in order to take advantage of QR codes and auto-fill. What has been the ROI of VolunteerHub?

Houston 75

Houston Volunteer ROI Audio 75

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Along with storing donors’ contact and demographic information, this technology helps build relationships with supporters by saving previous engagement data, such as past donations or events attended. A solution that you can’t afford (or one that you know you won’t be able to afford in the future) will only decrease your overall ROI.

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Database Donor Guide Software 105

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 16, 2022

Nonprofit budgets are often tight, and each of your campaigns should aim to hit as high a return on investment (ROI) as possible. To better analyze your campaigns, you’ll need to understand a few fundamental metrics, including ROI, cost per dollar raised (CPDR), and cost per acquisition (CPA). ROI = (Output / Input) X 100.

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Campaign Money Raise Online 59

See3

MARCH 18, 2008

It was probably show on a cell phone, which is why the quality isn’t great. But as you can imagine cell phone cameras will be much harder to stop. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! Case Soup: Nonprofit Video Secrets Revealed!

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Video FAQ Newsletter Contest 40

Allegiance Group

JANUARY 14, 2025

Do you have a New Year’s Resolution to spend less time on your phone? A recent study showed Americans check their phones as often as every five minutes. Even as people move residences and change jobs, they tend to hold on to their cell phone numbers, as reflected in the decreased use of landlines. Contact Us Today!

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Tips Donor Broadcast 52

Nonprofits Source

APRIL 19, 2017

Result: 63% more donations, 55% higher conversion rate and a 2X ROI. Saw a 2X ROI on ad spending. From an economic standpoint, the potential ROI is amazing. Provides an opportunity to contact every person browsing your site. 7 Online Fundraising Ideas (That Actually Work): 1. Custom Facebook Audiences.

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Donation Ideas Online Fundraising 111

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2011

The most effective signature lines include: name, title, organization name, phone number, web address, tagline (organization mission, specific event notice, campaign, etc.), social media contacts ( Twitter , Facebook , LinkedIn ), and graphical elements such as a logo or a banner ad for a program, event, or campaign you're marketing.

Communication 93

Communication Effective Impact Mail 93

TechCrunch

JANUARY 5, 2022

The robot would get confused and could phone a friend for some help. You see this happen, or someone contacts customer support to complain, or a customer goes ‘Hey, we have bad performance over here.’ “Imagine you’re in a services department for a company that makes floor-scrubbing robots.

Platform 82

Platform Boston Analytics Massachusetts 82

Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Note: Because VolunteerHub integrates directly with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, data can also be accessed via Blackbaud’s web-view version, Raiser’s Edge NXT. The table below shows VolunteerHub data that can be synchronized into Raiser’s Edge via the integration.

Integration 52

Integration Synchronous Blackbaud Volunteer 52

Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2024

High return on investment (ROI): Studies have shown that direct mail campaigns can achieve a return on investment of up to 112%. Clarity is key, whether directing them to visit your websites donation page , fill out and mail back a donation form, make a text donation , or call a designated phone number to contribute. Key steps 1.

Template 98

Template Donation Help Raise 98

BoardAssist

JUNE 27, 2017

As mobile phone use continues to surge, texting is becoming an increasingly relevant tool for nonprofits. Mobile phone subscriptions worldwide were at 4.01 Text messages allow organizations to contact donors in real time, making texting an efficient tool in fundraising campaigns. How Text Messaging Has Revolutionized Giving.

Giving 49

Giving Social Media Demographics Libya 49

Everyaction

MAY 24, 2018

Having a reporting system that can track these sources is vital in determining which channel produces the greatest ROI. EveryAction’s contact records can track nonprofit's relationships with their supporters across any channel. From social media to events they’ve attended to their email engagement and donor history.

Benchmark 62

Benchmark Digital Trend Report 62

See3

MAY 25, 2007

This person told me that the behind-the-scenes phone calls and pressures, public meetings and traditional press were still how they did their work — and quite successfully. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! Case Soup: Nonprofit Video Secrets Revealed!

Iraq 40

Iraq Online Press Web 40

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Top Features: Customizable fraud protection settings A mobile app to process donations while on the go or at events Integrated donation pages Payment Methods: Credit/debit cards, ACH Payout Timeline: 1-2 business days Pricing: Contact iATS for pricing information. The support team should be available via live chat, phone, or email.

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Process Nonprofit Paypal Method 111

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Their in-person fundraiser had a 212% ROI, while their virtual fundraiser had a 1617% ROI – that’s 8x higher with the help of online peer-to-peer fundraising. Stay in contact with updates and encouragement. Keeping in contact with your peer-to-peer fundraisers is the biggest thing,” Nancy advises.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Nonprofit Campaign Illinois 98

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Text-to-give (also known as text-to-donate, text-to-pledge, or text fundraising) is a form of mobile fundraising that asks donors to send a keyword to a text fundraising phone number. You choose a unique keyword and are assigned a phone number for supporters to text. Supporters text the keyword to your phone number.

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Mobile Fundraising Giving Guide 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 17, 2020

An AI-powered tool can accomplish it in minutes—and doesn’t get interrupted for meetings or a phone call or a birthday party for Toby the newish office manager who just turned 27. helps fundraisers understand the motivations and desires of potential donors, thereby increasing online donor conversion and retention rates, and, ultimately, ROI.

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Benefit Fundraising Donor Retention 65