Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2013

My blog posts on mobile technology are always the least trafficked, least retweeted, least liked and my regularly scheduled webinar on mobile communications and fundraising is the least attended of the entire series of ten webinars. Group Texting is a Tool Still Unmastered. The Mobile Web Will Rule by 2014. from tablets.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The IRS is still trying to wrap it’s head around that one… a book tour fundraiser. Define metrics of measurement and create a social media ROI spreadsheet. Create an e-mail signature that includes your website, blog, and social networking links. Add social networking icons. Create a master login sheet.

Social Media 254

Social Media Social Media Tech 254

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. For me, that ROI translates into webinar attendees and speaking engagements. Group text messaging could become the new email of the Mobile Web. Consequently, so has my ROI.

Newsletter 234

Newsletter Social Media Build Media 234

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

From planning peer-to-peer fundraisers to properly marketing your online campaigns, there’s an endless number of items on your to-do lists. That’s why it’s essential to carefully choose the right software solutions to support your operations–the right tool can drive a high ROI for your fundraising efforts.

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Software Effective Nonprofit Collaboration 98

sgEngage

MAY 27, 2021

Whether you’re brand new to nonprofit work or a veteran of the sector, you’re probably aware that GivingTuesday is one of the most important fundraising days of the year for many nonprofits. Because of this major fundraising potential, it’s never too early to start planning for GivingTuesday. In fact, an incredible $2.47

Giving 122

Giving Metrics Retention Demographics 122

The Fundraising Authority

MAY 8, 2021

Ad Group Ad Groups - the different ways we will try to reach our audience with ads. For example, in an ad, it may be worth it to create an Ad Group that targets people by their interests and what charities they've donated to so that we can find more people interested in our cause who might contribute. all networks).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 8, 2011

Written for the June 2011 issue of Fundraising Success Magazine , where I am writing a quarterly column throughout 2011. The brutal but honest — and hopefully well-received — truth is that the majority of nonprofits are making mistakes on social-networking sites that directly undermine their ROI. Absolutely not! Craziness!

Social Media 271

Social Media Avatar Media Ratio 271

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Through a facilitated training, participants will work independently and in small groups to develop and share project plans for using social media to engage supporters. Topic : Social Media ROI. Topic : Social Media Boundaries: Personal/Personnel Policy. How do we maintain those boundaries for our community members?

Kentucky 122

Kentucky Leadership ROI Social Media 122

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

The morning had two segments, beginning with content and small group exercises on several themes from the Networked Nonprofit including culture change , transparency , and simplicity. Geoff Livingston did a great job at live blogging the first section in the morning. It isn’t about content, although that is important.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Whether you’re brand new to nonprofit work or a veteran of the sector, you know that Giving Tuesday is one of the most important fundraising days of the year. Because of Giving Tuesday’s major fundraising potential, it’s never too early to start planning your campaign. Create a research-based fundraising strategy.

Demographics 81

Demographics Retention Donor Campaign 81

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The last couple of years have been all about virtual when it comes to fundraising. But out of this huge challenge, we’ve seen some amazing creativity crop up as nonprofits revamp their fundraising approaches to be safe and successful. We’ve seen crowdfunding and peer-to-peer fundraising websites that knocked our socks off this year.

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Examples Websites North Carolina Award 86

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Originally published in the November 2011 issue of Fundraising Success Magazine where I have written a quarterly column throughout 2011. In June 2007, I presented my first social media training to a small group of nonprofits in Lowell, MA. Executives were terrified by the legal implications of using social networking tools.

Social Media 230

Social Media Media Social Stats 230

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Lori Collins leads One & All’s Giving Sciences group, which applies data science to charitable giving. Through extensive donor and market research, along with insights from supporters’ actual behaviors, she identifies ways fundraisers can leverage trends into enhanced programs and performance. Not sure where to start?

Marketing 52

Marketing Strategy Giving Ukraine 52

Connection Cafe

JULY 20, 2017

Peer-to-peer fundraising or P2P fundraising is a style of fundraising where an organization recruits supporters to solicit donations from their friends and family on behalf of that nonprofit. While we are seeing declines in traditional P2P fundraising, we are also seeing tremendous growth in the crowdfunding space.

Fundraising 43

Fundraising Cancer Michigan Virtual 43

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Further, a Concord Group Study found that 49% of nonprofits don’t have a strategic plan. Is there a long-term need for your nonprofit, or could the issue be solved with a smaller-scale fundraising campaign or project? There are over 1.8 However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. The answer could be “both.”

Nonprofit 85

Nonprofit Files Policy Director 85

Double the Donation

DECEMBER 7, 2021

We partnered with fantastic fundraising solutions to provide thousands of mission-driven organizations with our constantly improving tools, working alongside nonprofits as they make their impact on the world. Over time, we are continuing to develop our company, refine our products, and expand our network of social good.

Review 52

Review New York City Gift Database 52

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Thousands of nonprofits use EveryAction every day to raise money, manage offline fundraising through pledges and grants, send emails, run nonprofit digital advocacy campaigns, and so much more. This network effect makes EveryAction donation pages some of the highest-converting in the industry. Have easy access to the voter file.

Advocacy 88

Advocacy Offline Gartner Nonprofit 88

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

From there I signed us up for various Facebook groups and profiles and continued experimenting sites like Change.org and Care2. However, we would have not had these successes had we not had an established presence on both networks. Are you tracking Return on Investment (ROI), and how? Please summarize your ROI.

Social Media 190

Social Media National Interview Media 190

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2009

During the NTC, ThePort Network, Inc , NTEN , and Common Knowledge released results of a survey that examines the use of social networking as a marketing and fundraising tool. The survey polled 978 nonprofit professionals about their organizations’ use of commercial social networking sites (e.g. On Facebook, about 39.9%

Social Network 61

Social Network Studies Network Social 61

Care2

JUNE 17, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!"

Advocacy 31

Advocacy Group Social Media Research 31

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 14, 2009

The Causes App allows nonprofits to fundraise on Facebook. Donations are processed by Network for Good and JustGive.org, and this App only works for nonprofits in the United States and Canada. This is where the vast majority of ROI [Return on Investment] comes from on Facebook, so make sure you use it!

Facebook 207

Facebook YouTube United States Twitter 207

Care2

OCTOBER 19, 2010

As nonprofits and advocacy groups delve deeper into social media, the need to assess their return on investment (ROI) is critical. Given the organizational goals of advocacy groups, it should be abundantly clear that ROI encompasses far more than fundraising, and in many cases will not include fundraising at all.

Social Media 64

Social Media Measure Program Media 64

Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

Here was a company radically rethinking what the social sector could expect of their online fundraising technology, and it was clear the impact that technology could have. I led their core Certification operation and launched the Global Producer Services group. Classy isn’t a tool to just passively accept donations.

Product 76

Product Roles Companies Platform 76

AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Identify how useful your event technology will be and where it can save you money ( i.e., ticketing , integrated fundraising, sponsorship ideas, digitization for trade shows, analytics). Taking on some of the work yourself will boost overall event ROI as you will also save on hiring writers for copy or graphic designers for design work. .

Marketing 105

Marketing Virtual Sponsor Social Media 105

Robert Weiner

JANUARY 11, 2009

Batsch Group. The Active Network, Inc. Compton Fundraising Consultants. FundRaiser Basic. FundRaiser Software. FundRaiser Professional. FundRaiser Software. FundRaiser Select. FundRaiser Software. Iris Group. MatchMaker FundRaising Software. Lieberman Consulting Group.

Database 100

Database Donor Kintera Oracle 100

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

Add links to your nonprofit’s website, blog, and social networking communities. There’s way too much marketing happening on social networking sites and not enough storytelling. To earn return on investment (ROI) from using social networking sites is a skill that requires an instinct for subtlety.

Google 203

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

Due to their size, major gifts can be game-changers for fundraising teams. One major gift-size donation can be the difference between meeting your fundraising goal and not. of all donated income comes from major gifts fundraising—that’s a substantial chunk of revenue! They’re substantial funding for a nonprofit.

Gift 52

Gift Raise Strategy Database 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Add links to your nonprofit’s website, blog, and social networking communities. There’s way too much marketing happening on social networking sites and not enough storytelling. To earn return on investment (ROI) from using social networking sites is a skill that requires an instinct for subtlety.

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Google Practice gMail Avatar 190

AccelEvents

APRIL 23, 2021

After all, you want to go to an event to see your friends and network. Host one-on-one mixers, coffee chats, or speed-dating-style sessions to boost engagement and networking opportunities. Show your virtual audience that effective corporate networking is possible in a hybrid event. So don’t be afraid to shower them with love!

Experiment 98

Experiment Marketing Strategy Virtual 98

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

For example, you could need assistance with: Fundraising strategy, including a wide range of specialized campaign types. Bristol Strategy Group – Strategic Planning & Board Development. Averill Fundraising Solutions – Annual Fund Strategy. Frost on Fundraising – Speaker Training. Marketing strategy development.

Consultant 52

Consultant Nonprofit Philanthropy Strategy 52

AccelEvents

APRIL 23, 2021

After all, you want to go to an event to see your friends and network. Host one-on-one mixers, coffee chats, or speed-dating-style sessions to boost engagement and networking opportunities. Show your virtual audience that effective corporate networking is possible in a hybrid event. So don’t be afraid to shower them with love!

Experiment 90

Experiment Marketing Strategy Virtual 90

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

I've been experimenting with online fundraising in an age of social media since 2006. It is evolving from individuals leveraging their personal networks to groundswells. Last week, I wrote about Twestival , the most recent example of fundraising on Twitter and a networked fundraiser of a scale we haven't seen before.

Organization 70

Organization Fundraising Synchronous Social Media 70

CauseVox

JULY 31, 2024

Online fundraising sites are powerful tools to help you fundraise. With a dedicated fundraising website, you can enhance your campaign, providing a central hub to help you raise more money; it’s the rallying point for all of your planning and messaging. 1) Visual Storytelling The best weapon against apathy is a compelling story.

Websites 52

Websites Fundraising Site Create 52

Care2

MAY 8, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Social networking is generating very little revenue. (

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Social Media Studies Facebook Raise 41

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2008

TechSoup has just published the second article on a three-part series on Social Networks and Nonprofits. The first article, Should Your Organization Use Social Networking Sites? Signs that a social networking site might work ??? I wrote the second article called, " Determining Your Social Networking Needs."

Social Network 50

Social Network Benefit Network Organization 50

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 24, 2012

" 2011 NTEN Champions Fundraising Campaign by the Numbers | NTEN – "The funny thing about being the Nonprofit Technology Network is that it can be really hard to practice what we preach. An increase in email use, however, was visible in the 55+ age group, who used web-email 15% more in 2010 than in 2009.

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Web Indiana Case Study Bookmarking 117

Care2

JUNE 13, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Those with smaller networks follow even fewer,” the article mentioned.

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Facebook Social Media Advocacy Online 50