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Why Clunky Software Is Costing You Donations

Bloomerang

The hidden cost of clunky software: Why ease of use matters (HINT: You’re Losing Money) Lets be clear: if youre settling for outdated, clunky software , youre likely allowing your team to only scratch the surface of its capabilities. This negligence means youre letting potential donations slip away without even realizing it.

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How to Improve Your Nonprofit’s Visibility Online (Hint: Use the Google Ad Grant)

Nonprofit Tech for Good

While soliciting sign-ups, donations, and volunteers online is fundamental for any nonprofit, organizations also need to think about how to recruit future employees and whether their message is reaching everyone who needs their services. Hiring and Program Outreach Through the Google Grant.

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Why I’m Gonna Ditch My Iphone for Android (hint: donation apps)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

His analysis looked at Apple’s flimsy excuses for their policy of prohibiting donations. He examines possible solutions to the problem – like in-app donations – which unfortunately would mean that Apple would take a 30% cut!

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11 Nonprofits That Excel at Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Their blog has an e-mail newsletter subscribe option and a “Donate Now” button. Hint, hint. Consistent publication of fresh content to a blog or website. Their website, e-newsletter, and blog all include links to their social networks. That’s a very basic must-have criteria in my book, literally.

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The State of iPhone Fundraising Apps :: Three Examples

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In January 2010, I was quoted by Association & Nonprofit BizNow for saying: “[Heather] envisions a mobile app with a GuideStar database of nonprofits that would make it possible for people to donate to any organization at any time. At year’s end, givers could print out all their donation info on one page for tax purposes.&#

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Five Pinterest Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

If your nonprofit has yet to start using Pinterest , then hopefully new data released for January 2012 illuminating that Pinterest now drives more referral traffic than Google+, YouTube, and LinkedIn combined will motivate you to start pinning – or at the very least to sign up and reserve your first choice of usernames (hint, hint!).

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9 Virtual Fundraising Event Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A list curated by MobileCause – a nonprofit technology company that pioneered text-to-donate and also offers an extensive suite of online, mobile, and event fundraising solutions. This comprehensive checklist will help you save time, stay organized and raise more donations. 3) [Campaign Calendars] for Virtual Fundraising Events.

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