Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

Once the team aggregated the data and they were able to form a hypothesis, test it and confirm a need. Additionally, the team was able to leverage certifications, one of which is a Workforce-ready certificate designed for members who are new to the industry. They then promoted that content to unengaged members with similar profiles.

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Candid

MAY 1, 2024

To understand how Candid products can best serve our users, we need to know what problems those users are trying to solve. What problems are we trying to solve? In addition, our user experience team conducts extensive research—surveys, interviews, usability tests, and data analysis on specific areas where we know there is a need.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The other day I attended an information session for a new initiative centered around increasing diversity in design. It was created and hosted by one of the largest design firms in the world, and because of their reputation and great PR team, the call was filled with designers, architects, and executives all ready to join the cause.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

As a designer for nonprofits, I constantly reference these guidelines when making design decisions. There’s no replacement for reading through these guidelines so before you read the rest of this blog—make sure you take the time to review them (if you haven’t already)! . Important Resources for Following WCAG.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In our Service Design: Where Social Impact Meets Innovation webinar, we defined service design, described how service design fits into the social sector, and broke down how mission-driven organizations can apply it to their work. . Now let’s take some time to dive into how it gets done. Phase 1: Align. Phase 2: Research.

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

Chatbots developed by nonprofits for programs and services have faced challenges at times as well. For example, DoNotPay , a legal services chatbot designed to challenge parking tickets and navigate small claims courts, faced criticism for potentially oversimplifying legal issues and providing inaccurate advice.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Use ChatGPT to design and conduct surveys and market research. A tech staff, with some time on their hands, could have an out-of-the-box AI interacting with your members fairly quickly. A bot that integrates with your data will require more time and expertise. When Roose was invited to test the AI, he discovered its dark side.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

Most charities had used the same tried-and-tested methods for decades (namely, galas and sponsored endeavors), but with new health and safety guidelines to contend with, this was no longer possible. With a silent auction, bidding takes place before the event happens, giving people more time to get involved. 5) Silent auctions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Last month, I participated in a Design Thinking Lab with network leadership practitioners convened by the Leadership Learning Community. The session was an introduction to design thinking methods and to generate ideas for instructional modules for networked leadership development. That is not design thinking.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 16, 2019

If your organization is using generic or low-cost website hosting for WordPress, it’s likely you’re running into common problems: Your website’s pages and posts load slow. If you’re tired of wasting your time and frustrated, you’re ready for a switch. WP Engine’s one-click staging for testing plugins or new features.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Note: This is the second in a series of posts about usability testing your website from guest author Brandon Granger, Senior Interaction Designer for Blackbaud. In the first part of this series , we talked about why you should test your website and donation form with real supporters. Makes sense, no?

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2024

Every piece of software has a software development lifecycle (SDLC) that typically involves discovery, requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. However, there is a problem if the user has more access than they themselves or the third-party application needs to perform its function.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2014

Define the problem from your stakeholder’s point of view. Use human centered design principles, not your arrogance of thinking you know what works for your audience without testing. Good testing begins with a hypothesis and collecting data to understand if you are right or wrong. Don’t let your vision become delusional.

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

Test the New LMS System The next step is to test the new LMS platform before going live. Testing the LMS means testing every component or feature of your new LMS platform. Additionally, do not try to migrate all your data at the same time. Data migration could also face problems due to incompatible systems.

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

Test the New LMS System The next step is to test the new LMS platform before going live. Testing the LMS means testing every component or feature of your new LMS platform. Additionally, do not try to migrate all your data at the same time. Data migration could also face problems due to incompatible systems.

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Gyrus

MARCH 14, 2024

Test the New LMS System The next step is to test the new LMS platform before going live. Testing the LMS means testing every component or feature of your new LMS platform. Additionally, do not try to migrate all your data at the same time. Data migration could also face problems due to incompatible systems.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Having access to Google Analytics for your website is key to getting to the roots of the problem. For example, if you’re hoping that a lot of people find your nonprofit through search engines, a minimal number of visitors from organic search can signal a problem with the search-friendliness of your website and content. Give it a try!

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Forum One

AUGUST 29, 2023

Steven brings a problem-solving approach to all his work, and excels in collaborative iteration with clients. “A Most of the time, clients are looking for success that others have found, and we can apply our internal learning and knowledge to iterate on previous work, moving the whole sector forward,” he said.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

By: Kate O’Connor, Senior Analyst (Strategy), Innovation Consulting, Salesforce Ignite UK&I; Kevin Smeeing, Senior Analyst (Design), Innovation Consulting, Salesforce Ignite UK&I; Anna-Sophie Oertzen , Innovation Consulting Manager, Salesforce Ignite EMEA. Volunteer from Anywhere with Citizen Philanthropy.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Here is why you need accounts payable policies for nonprofits and how you can design them to scale with your organization. Timely payments—with no late fees—help maintain a healthy cash flow, which is crucial for the sustainability of any nonprofit.

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Forum One

MARCH 23, 2021

Designing a desktop menu is one way; it’s one aspect of navigation that informs a website’s overall structure. Business goals : What problem are you trying to solve? Your audience is ultimately the one interacting with the site, and so you want to be certain that you’re solving the right problems. What gaps need to be addressed?

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Using traditional training methods is a no-no here, as they are not time-efficient enough. Tree Testing Technique To check the reliability and effectiveness of your LMS, tree testing technique proves to be an ideal approach. See ( link ) for information about how to do Tree Testing.

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Using traditional training methods is a no-no here, as they are not time-efficient enough. Tree Testing Technique To check the reliability and effectiveness of your LMS, tree testing technique proves to be an ideal approach. See ( link ) for information about how to do Tree Testing.

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Government Measure Goal Business 52

Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Using traditional training methods is a no-no here, as they are not time-efficient enough. Tree Testing Technique To check the reliability and effectiveness of your LMS, tree testing technique proves to be an ideal approach. See ( link ) for information about how to do Tree Testing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Brett’s approach is both unique and inspiring, seamlessly blending time-tested fundraising techniques with his trademark humor and heartfelt enthusiasm during live auctions and fund-a-need paddle raises. Suzanne also spent time as an actress in Hollywood and several years in theater.

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Kindful

AUGUST 28, 2023

About Kindful Kindful was founded with a simple idea in mind: nonprofits should be able to spend less time focused on their database and more time focused on their mission. Kindful offers a beautifully designed, intuitive, fully integrated online fundraising CRM. Write tests & make sure they pass.

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NTEN

AUGUST 22, 2013

As they''d say on "How I Met Your Mother", that was a problem for "Future NTEN". Jumping forward three months when it was time to actually analyze the data, it quickly became clear that our poor methodology and lack of planning had doomed us to a quagmire of inconclusive results, not to mention any lost staff time or webinar revenue.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Run NCOA and address standardization, test email addresses, remove deceased record — this is a year-round effort, but extra important for a big end-of-year push.” Ensure that it is designed to inspire and prompt action, and that donors can easily navigate to your optimized online donation form. Is there drop off? If so, where?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. 2) Tweet or retweet 2-10 times daily from early morning to late evening. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2022

The key, I’ve found, is approaching collaboration with empathy and testing your assumptions. While it was a scary time in early 2020, it was also an exciting time to be in social impact because we saw the change that was possible. Testing Your Assumptions. Co-Designing Solutions Using Empathy and Experimentation.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 23, 2013

This is the fourth part in my series about learning how to test the usability of your online donation form and website with real donors. Part one discussed why to usability test , part two outlined crafting your test , and part three gave best practices for recruiting participants. Today, we gear up for your big test day!

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 16, 2022

Examining the best nonprofit websites out there may give you an idea about whether it’s time to revamp your website or not, but we recommend also using a more empirical approach to determine if you need a new online strategy. If your audience has questions about your organization, they should be able to reach you without a problem.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 1, 2022

The top nonprofit websites have more than just solid design and engaging content. Or, if you’re designing your website from scratch, you’ll need a full understanding of what you want your new website to do. Because of these features, WordPress websites tend to be easy to get up and running in a short time frame.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 31, 2013

Note: This is the first in a series of posts about usability testing your website from guest author Brandon Granger, Senior Interaction Designer for Blackbaud. Fixing usability problems on your donation form can be like giving your organization free money. What exactly is usability testing? That’s it.

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Candid

MAY 10, 2023

Be sure to make your campaign’s goals specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound ( SMART goals ). Define the problem. Add to the story by explaining your organization’s unique solution for addressing the problem, including how your nonprofit’s work will drive impact. Outline the solution.

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TechImpact

MARCH 19, 2014

If your palms get sweaty every time your cursor is hovering over the “send” button, keep on reading. Active gathering is when you search for content to solve a particular problem. Design your template. Test the email on different browsers and devices. Add in content. Subject line and sender’s name.

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

A Complete Guide on eLearning GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - There is no denying how effective and convenient eLearning is in this digital era, especially in these unprecedented difficult times. Once developed eLearning can be used multiple times without any additional cost. eLearning has benefited both the employers and the employees.

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