Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Far from just an email-blasting tool, modern marketing tools handle everything from scoring leads to posting on social media to sending text messages. These tools suit your modern audience, who expect to interact with nonprofit organizations like yours across a diverse media landscape. Will you need to pull in your IT team?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2024

Monthly newsletters prove to be an effective engagement strategy for all donors, regardless of what generation they belong to. Consistency is essential with monthly newsletters and updates. To save time creating a monthly newsletter, involve staff members from different areas of your organization to contribute content.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

If your nonprofit has a good content strategy in place and understands the power of integrating all your nonprofit’s communications channels (website, email, Facebook, texting, etc.), then as your numbers grow on social networks so will your e-newsletter and mobile lists which in turn significantly increases your fundraising success.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

In this article, we delve into the significance of an integrated donor and membership management platform , exploring how it streamlines operations, enhances engagement, and amplifies outcomes. However, integrated platforms offer a solution. Integrated platforms enable nonprofits to deliver precisely that.

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Bloomerang

MAY 20, 2024

The toolset design is thoughtful and will help us integrate custom membership forms seamlessly and manage our member transactions more efficiently. Here’s how: Comprehensive constituent profiles: Track every member’s status, history, and involvement, gaining a holistic view of their journey to inform personalized engagement strategies.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

They focus your nonprofit on tracking and reporting impact which is essential for fundraising success. Prominently feature a call-to-give, an email newsletter opt-in, and a call-to-follow on social media on your landing page. Newsletter sent every Monday morning to all subscribers. Why Quarterly Impact Reports? Email #1 ?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Today, nonprofits worldwide have access to online fundraising tools that could not have been imagined at the turn of the millennium, and current best practices are shaped by 20+ years of innovation and experimentation.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

Connecting your phone tools to your other advocacy technology also means you can more easily see which supporters are taking action over the phone with you, which will help you offer them more personalized advocacy opportunities and retain their support over time. Ready to take the next step with your advocacy program?

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Qgiv

JULY 16, 2024

Tools and tech for fundraising data management What is fundraising data management? Engagement metrics Tracking how your donors engage with your organization can help you understand their commitment and interests. What is fundraising data or database management? What problems does fundraising data management solve?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Volunteers are integral to nonprofit organizations’ day-to-day operations. Volunteer management software is a tool that nonprofits can use to better organize their volunteers by handling everything from scheduling to ongoing communication. Run volunteer hours reports for easy tracking and exports.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

Being aware of these common pitfalls is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your financial reporting and in turn, the trust of your supporters. Subscribe to reputable accounting updates and newsletters. Use financial management software with analytical tools. Let’s dive in! 5 Mistakes to Avoid 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 22, 2013

Social media best practices are constantly in flux as tool sets change and algorithms are modified. ” moments where I realize I have been doing something wrong or misunderstood a functionality or tool set or incorrectly gaged the pulse of the online commons. websites, e-newsletters, donate now fundraising) and Web 2.0

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Media Cause

JUNE 29, 2024

AI tools can personalize communication and ensure that each interaction with a major donor is meaningful and personal. Donor Analysis: AI tools can help identify patterns and insights that would be time-consuming to determine manually. It can help identify potential major donors and even predict their likelihood to give.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 14, 2009

And because of this, it makes sense that integration of these two is something that is a need to be filled. First, the what - what to integrate? That sort of information could be a newsletter sign up, a contact form that should be responded to, an online donation or an event registration. The old fashioned form of integration.

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Judi Sohn

APRIL 17, 2010

It seems obvious that there should be a tool we can use to help us here. I have spent the last week or two trying more of these online project management tools than I can count. A task management system folks will actually use - When they finish a task, will they remember to go to this tool and check it off? Not so much. .

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Neon CRM

MAY 10, 2023

DON’T Auto Opt-In Donors DO Allow the Option to Opt In One mistake we see nonprofits consistently make is opting new donors into monthly newsletters or updates. Many donors would be very interested to read a newsletter or get regular communications from your organization. You can do surveys like a newsletter: an “opt-in” option.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 16, 2011

CRM (which I am defining rather loosely, rather than tightly, for the purpose of this post – as the tool or set of tools used to track constituents, donations, perhaps even events and volunteers) are arguably the most important technology tools that nonprofits use.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The best association management software providers will simplify this process by offering secure data analytics and reporting tools to help you collect, organize, and analyze member insights. I’d like to receive newsletters more often”). First, you’ll need to identify and learn about your target audience.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Your website is arguably the most important tool you have in your fundraising arsenal. It’s critical to actively track and measure your website traffic against your goals. Making the switch is vital — if you’re still using the old version, your data is no longer being tracked. leads) it’s bringing in. What Is Google Analytics 4?

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Media Cause

JULY 11, 2023

While there’s a common concern that automated email marketing may seem impersonal, it is, in fact, an invaluable tool for nonprofits to build and strengthen relationships with supporters when executed thoughtfully. Data-Driven Decisions Email automation tools often come with analytics. Why Automated Email Marketing? Content is king.

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Judi Sohn

APRIL 17, 2010

It seems obvious that there should be a tool we can use to help us here. I have spent the last week or two trying more of these online project management tools than I can count. A task management system folks will actually use - When they finish a task, will they remember to go to this tool and check it off? Not so much. .

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Project Tools Management Online 133

sgEngage

MAY 12, 2023

Virtual Auction Software To effectively manage your charity auction , you’ll need all your tools in one place. Look for virtual auction software with the following features: Item procurement tracking. As you begin the item procurement process, it’s vital that your team maintains an organized list that tracks each item’s status.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 2, 2024

But, the right tools can maximize your fundraising success no matter the type of event or campaign you host. The increasing popularity of QR codes makes them a powerful tool for raising more support for your mission. You can track this progress by following key metrics, such as scan and conversion rates.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Collecting registrations online means there’s no need to track down and manage mailed registration forms, checks, and receipts; search for information in multiple spreadsheets, emails, and handwritten notes; or enter and re-enter registrant information. Provide a professional experience for golfers, sponsors, and supporters.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Integrate into your fundraising efforts Introducing multi-year gift agreements into your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts is like adding a new, exciting chapter to your organization’s story. Plus, it’s way easier to keep track of these digital documents.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2010

To question Facebook and it’s integrity, longevity and ROI [Return on Investment]. A lot of nonprofits will now have to update their website, e-mail newsletters, and most costly, their print materials. 2) From my e-mail newsletter. I track my blog traffic and very little comes from Facebook. Not even good.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Many lack access to information about how create their own websites, publish an email newsletter, accept online donations, and use social media effectively. Tools such as Wix , Weebly , and Squarespace enable small NGOs to launch modern, well-designed websites that are mobile compatible and easy to update. 2) Launch an e-newsletter.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 19, 2024

Deciding and choosing a fundraising tool online is not easy for nonprofit organizations. This decision involves painstaking considerations, including fees and cost, maintenance, procedures, integrations, customization, scalability options, features, etc. It allows users to integrate their services into the platform.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 16, 2024

At the same time, the foundation had begun taking its first steps into the new world of personalization and integrating our entire donor funnel from brand story to donor thank-you. On the data side, this means you need to really track carefully how funding flows to projects. Allow these to set your themes.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 31, 2023

Luckily, there are affordable and effective tools you can leverage to spread awareness and get people excited about your fundraising efforts—namely, your website. Engaging CTA text and a solid visual design can direct traffic from your social profiles and email newsletters to your website. Promote your fundraising events.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2023

Having a clear online fundraising strategy, and the tools to bring it to life, is more important than ever, especially as younger generations gain more giving power. Bloomerang’s fundraising tools include customizable giving pages, peer-to-peer fundraising and crowdfunding capabilities, text-to-donate functionality, and more.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

1,000 – $4,999) Recognition in annual report or website Invitation to exclusive events Subscription to a donor impact newsletter Silver level (e.g., While the perks and parameters can vary greatly from one organization to the next, here’s a sample major donor rubric: Bronze level (e.g.,

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Fundraising is a strategic tool you can leverage to expand impact, and using an all-in-one giving platform can streamline your efforts, enhance donor engagement, and ultimately help you secure the resources needed to achieve your mission. Set realistic deadlines for each phase of your fundraising efforts to keep your team on track.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 14, 2009

And because of this, it makes sense that integration of these two is something that is a need to be filled. First, the what – what to integrate? That sort of information could be a newsletter sign up, a contact form that should be responded to, an online donation or an event registration. This is integration of a sort.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

The problem: nonprofits aren’t “inspiring” action with lengthy, wordy newsletters and annual appeals for funds, on top of too many emails! Acquire appropriate tools. Start by managing your email campaigns with through a mail service, and don’t forget to integrate the campaign service with your CRM !

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 13, 2023

For nonprofits, this might include donor data like the email address, name, address, and giving level of a donor who just signed up to receive your newsletter. A traditional for-profit business might track the purchases its customers make through its app to create personalized, targeted ads.

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Data Management Database Software 52

Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

A fundraising strategy helps keep you on track by offering deadlines and benchmarks to hit throughout the year. Or, you might determine that your email newsletter receives a lot of engagement, but you’re struggling to grow your social media following. Ensure you have access to these useful tools: CRM. Offers accountability.

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