Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE , Founder and CEO at The International Social Impact Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, adapting to the digital realm has become a pivotal challenge. Among the innovative tools that have garnered attention is ChatGPT.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Each nonprofit has their own (usually very specific) mission statement. Before we proceed to the final illustration, any and all major changes must be addressed in the sketch phase. We’ll help guide the client through our process, so they understand the decisions we made while illustrating and why. . __.

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sgEngage

JULY 5, 2024

In the nonprofit sector, every dollar matters. In addition to the financial investment, there are many people, processes, and systems that you need to account for with this decision. This phase can be the most complex and time-consuming part—and one of the most effective ways to get a strong ROI. Is my fund structure correct?

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TechImpact

JANUARY 21, 2014

These “4 A’s” just might be your nonprofit’s new way of planning your data management. Data management can be a tedious, difficult process. But if done right, has the potential to be one of the most rewarding and profitable endeavors your nonprofit can engage in. Image courtesy of Cabbage Tree Solutions.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

For newer nonprofits, making informed decisions about how to get set up with donation processing can be especially difficult, and for good reason. It’s a complicated process. That’s exactly why we’ve compiled a few essentials about the donation system implementation process: Invest in a secure online payment processor.

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EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

from our friends at ParsonsTKO Selecting technology for a nonprofit or social good organization can take significant time and effort. While it’s helpful to begin with a level of opinions and experience, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to nonprofit technology.

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Candid

MAY 10, 2021

After a domestic nonprofit takes the first exciting steps of incorporating and filing its Application for Recognition for Exemption (Form 1023) with the IRS, it may be surprised to find out that it may take the IRS six months, or even much longer, to grant the nonprofit its official tax-exempt status. Reprinted from NEO Law Group.

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sgEngage

JULY 1, 2024

I’ve always liked the idea of using nonprofit capital campaigns as Trojan Horses. Identifying Potential Improvements At Capital Campaign Pro, we identify seven phases of a capital campaign: The first phase is what we call “Pre-Campaign Planning.” The Greeks entered the city, surprising the Trojans and winning the war.

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Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

Foundation grants can be one of several revenue streams in a nonprofit organization’s sustainable fundraising plan. Naturally, most nonprofits will try to secure a grant at some point. From the first phase of writing a proposal to actually receiving a check could take six to nine months. billion , or 21% of total U.S.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 7, 2024

You are finished with manual approval processes for expenses. To do a fund accounting implementation process right, there is a good amount of organization, data clean-up, and training involved. To do a fund accounting implementation process right, there is a good amount of organization, data clean-up, and training involved.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2024

Marketing your nonprofit’s golf tournament makes up the largest phase of event planning. It Folds Seamlessly into Digital Channels Your nonprofit likely leverages digital marketing channels to raise awareness about your mission, garner support, and solicit donations. Organizational website. Partner marketing.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Throughout countless different phases and stages of life as a human being, we know that things will always be changing. Or, perhaps you are aware of a new/different process or product that you believe will move your organization forward, even if the way things are isn’t horrible. Phase 1: Prepare your Approach.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 27, 2024

In the nonprofit sector, the focus often falls on fundraising efforts and donor engagement as the primary drivers of success. While these elements are undeniably critical, the backbone of any successful nonprofit organization is its operational efficiency. The Symbiotic Relationship Between Operations and Fundraising 1.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 20, 2021

If you aren’t a designer yourself, the design process can seem like a mystery. That’s why I’m sharing my design process with you. Starting off the series is the process of creating a logo. . My favorite part of the research phase is looking for inspiration. But it doesn’t have to be. Inspiration can come from anywhere.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 20, 2021

If you aren’t a designer yourself, the design process can seem like a mystery. That’s why I’m sharing my design process with you. Starting off the series is the process of creating a logo. . My favorite part of the research phase is looking for inspiration. But it doesn’t have to be. Inspiration can come from anywhere.

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Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

There are several points during the year when donors expect to interact with a nonprofit they support. If that’s the case, it may be time to create a “culture of fundraising” within your nonprofit. A nonprofit’s team of employees is its best asset when it comes to engaging donors. The Cultivation Phase.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

Stepping away is part of the nonprofit circle of life. But for those toiling away in young nonprofits, it is often grueling and sometimes even cruel. And after all the difficulties of starting a nonprofit, the end of the beginning rarely goes well. It is a stage of development in the nonprofit life cycle. Not all survive.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

posted by Syeda Hussaini Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Diversity and inclusion are not new terms for the nonprofit sector. Unfortunately, in the nonprofit boardroom, this change has yet to be reflected. According to the Impact of Diversity study , nonprofit boards are 78.6%

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 8, 2024

One of the most common questions we receive from professional and volunteer nonprofit leaders is: How much should we ask for ? The larger the ask, the more complex the process of landing on the right donation solicitation amount will be. This lets donors observe how the nonprofit uses their funds, and reports on results.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 25, 2019

The government printed money like never before to pay for quantitative easing in an attempt to save the economy, devaluing everyone’s savings in the process. Imagine being one of the first nonprofits to have a website or to accept credit card payments. 10-15 years ago not every nonprofit accepted credit card donations.

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fusionSpan

MAY 19, 2024

While it’s not a new concept, digital transformation has become a hot topic for nonprofits in recent years. Whether it’s because leaders are driven to do things differently or that situations like the pandemic have forced much-needed evolution, nonprofit organizations everywhere are looking for ways to become more efficient and impactful.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 13, 2021

How can your nonprofit organization increase its audience growth? Here’s what the IDEAS process looks like. Here’s what the IDEAS process looks like. The process flows like this: Insights | This is the beginning of the process. Success | In this phase, we evaluate. IDEAS drive success.

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Media Cause

JUNE 3, 2024

Managing projects and teams can be tricky, even in an office, but careful communication must happen in all work formats to ensure smooth processes and high-quality work. Time Integrity One common challenge in nonprofit project management is time integrity—respect for other people’s time. It needs strategic communication.

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Candid

JANUARY 30, 2023

But what if you decide to rebrand your nonprofit? Rebranding can be used to improve public perception of a nonprofit’s organization, but it’s a major decision and significant project to undertake. If you think it may be time to update your nonprofit’s branding, it’s helpful to know what to expect from the process.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In today’s world, nonprofits rely on their technology to help bring them closer to their goals. Nonprofits looking to reassess or develop a new technical strategy should consider partnering with a nonprofit technology consulting firm. Your nonprofit is unique, so your solutions and strategies should be too.

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Qgiv

JUNE 14, 2021

As you conduct daily operations at your nonprofit, you’ll find that getting your nonprofit’s development strategy right is one of the most important pieces of the nonprofit management process. After all, nonprofits need gifts and donations to sustain them, no matter what their mission or goals might be.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 14, 2024

Recent studies have estimated that more than 75% of current nonprofit executives plan to retire from their positions during the next five to seven years. In addition, it is estimated that 10% of nonprofits expect to hire a new executive director.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. If your Board members and staff aren’t clear about the Board’s responsibilities, the nonprofit is set up for a big mess. And this is a problem. It’s surprising.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2023

Your nonprofit is growing. Capital campaigns are a great reason to talk about the work your nonprofit does. It’s time to ask yourself some tough questions: Does your nonprofit have the structure in place to manage your growth and the additional work that will come with your realized dream of a new building? It’s a big deal!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 4, 2024

The Salesforce nonprofit grantmaking solution, foundationConnect, was created over 15 years ago on the belief that we could support better collaboration among stakeholders in the grants management process. See if your organization qualifies for free or lower-cost options. Learn more 1.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

On top of that, be prepared for some change anxiety or frustration at convoluted legacy data and processes, which can make a system change appear even more daunting than it actually is. The good news is that it’s possible to set up your nonprofit organization for success. Mindset: A Critical Tool in Your Implementation Toolbox.

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Candid

MAY 10, 2023

To set your next campaign up for success, we are breaking up the process of building a campaign into five simple steps. Here we also share the key components of each phase and best practices for streamlining your efforts. The post Launching a successful nonprofit communications campaign appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 29, 2021

Cloud for Good recently hosted a virtual roundtable diving into the implications for nonprofit organizations as it relates to the end-of-life announcement for Luminate CRM (LCRM). These experts explained why NPSP is the natural next move for nonprofits, what sunsetting LCRM means, and closely examined what the path to migration looks like.

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Blue Fox

JANUARY 21, 2020

How to Start a Nonprofit? Last week our CEO received a phone call that started like this: “Hi Chantal, I’m staring a nonprofit in Delaware and could use some support getting my organization off the ground. Is this something you can help with or do you only work with established nonprofits?”

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.orgSource

AUGUST 14, 2023

Here is how the bots describe themselves: ChatGPT Bard Artificial Intelligence Language Model: ChatGPT is an advanced AI language model that can process and generate human-like text based on the input it receives. Bard is able to access and process information from the real world through Google Search.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Because this process can be so extensive, it’s best to partner with a team of experienced marketing experts when launching a new direct mail program. Direct mail fundraising, sometimes called direct mail solicitation or direct marketing, is the process of mailing requests for support to existing and prospective donors.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 15, 2014

I recently published the last post in my series about the nonprofit web design process and thought it would be helpful to have a final summary for the entire series. Personas : Process for developing personas, what information to include and some example personas. User Research. Information Architecture.

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