Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 1, 2021

The 2021 Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. To receive future updates about the Global NGO Technology Survey data, please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter.

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TechImpact

JULY 9, 2014

Nonprofits across the board are putting a greater emphasis on their content marketing efforts. Leveraging the pervasiveness of the internet, and the power of social media, nonprofits are reaching out to communities to while asking for nothing in return. 65% of nonprofits are producing MORE content than they were one year ago.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2014

Excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Organized around the use of a hashtag, such as #HealthTalk or #PovertyChat , nonprofits worldwide are adding tweet chats to their editorial calendars. Poll your attendees during tweet chats using TwtPoll ( twtpoll.com ).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit Tech for Good launched in 2005 as a Myspace page and in the 18 years since we’ve been through multiple early adoption phases of new social media — first Facebook and Twitter and then on to LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr. There are no direct messages, bookmarks, polls, or ads on Threads (yet).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 14, 2012

One of the most important lessons that all nonprofit social media managers need to learn is that social media is constantly in flux. That said, Facebook has made some recent upgrades – and more are coming – that nonprofits need to know about. Once you get accustomed to a tool, it changes in an attempt to reinvent itself.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 12, 2010

But I am a fan of my favorite nonprofits on Facebook. I have donated to nonprofits that I have seen on Facebook (on their website). I do like Facebook and I like nonprofits on Facebook. I created and manage the Nonprofit Organization Facebook Page. I don’t invite people to Causes. I do see their status updates.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 24, 2010

“A survey of 200 charity and foundation professionals revealed that nonprofits are finding it difficult to determine how valuable social media tools are for their organizations. Many small-to-medium sized nonprofits do not realize how little traffic their website is actually getting. I only launched Nonprofit Tech 2.0

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

The number of low-cost or free online resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices and as mobile media continues to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options that will be available to your nonprofit in coming years.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Every month Nonprofit Tech 2.0 creates and tweets (three times only) a TwtPoll related to nonprofit tech. So, as I continue to post “TwtPolls of the Month” throughout 2013, your participation in future polls is greatly appreciated. February 2012 [3,227 Views] :: Does your nonprofit have a mobile website?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 30, 2009

During 2009 I created and promoted 34 TwtPolls to help better understand the needs of nonprofits. The TwtPoll results are often surprising and can be very useful for nonprofits as they forge ahead with their 2010 communications strategies. 3) Does your nonprofit have a blog? [ [link] ]. Warning: Poll has been spammed: [link] ].

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Coincidently, once this change was made, activity on the Nonprofit Organizations Facebook Page declined. On that day I polled fans asking if they read Updates anymore, and the overwhelming response was no. Thus, a $50 experiment with Facebook Advertsing for Nonprofit Organizations. Facebook is entering an era of profitability.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 7, 2011

At the beginning of my webinar on Twitter and LinkedIn I always poll attendees on whether they have found and claimed their nonprofit’s Company Page on LinkedIn. ” The vast majority of nonprofits have not claimed or even know what a LinkedIn Company Page is. Social Media for Nonprofit Organizations LinkedIn Group.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

And though some individual users are upset over the changes, most of the them are good news for nonprofits. Many nonprofits did not realize that under the old Facebook (as in last week’s Facebook), Status Updates sent from Pages that did not earn Likes or Comments increasingly lost News Feed exposure over time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2010

The vast of majority of nonprofits love Facebook too. Yet recently, I sense some frustration with Facebook from nonprofits. I think the time has come for nonprofits to examine Facebook a little deeper. 1) Nonprofits have been advertising Facebook for free to untold millions for years, and Facebook has yet to return the favor.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

By Talia Walsh , Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at Heal the Bay – an environmental nonprofit that protects the coastal waters and watersheds of Greater Los Angeles, California. Yet, it is in the best interest of nonprofits with online shops to get involved in the holiday shopping season.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 22, 2013

The “Nonprofit Organizations” brand was launched in February 2005 on Myspace. At the core of the brand is the Nonprofit Organizations avatar which has been used consistently since then to build a visual brand across many social networks ( Facebook , Twitter , Pinterest , etc). A graphic, not an image. What do you think?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 1 of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Pundits and bloggers in the nonprofit sector often lament the inability of social media to raise money for nonprofits. Make Sure Your Nonprofit’s Information in GuideStar Is Current. It’s true that Web 2.0

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NetWits

JULY 27, 2012

Include your events, photos, maps, twitter link, polls, and of course, your email list. Add it to your Facebook Apps. Facebook has that nifty little app section at the top – right under the big cover photo, over to the righ. You might even want your email sign up app to be the first one they see. RSS as a Replacement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Social media platforms are a great place to connect with people who are passionate about the cause your nonprofit is working for. If your nonprofit posts interesting and interactive content and engage regularly on the platform, you can attract donors and supporters who will help your organization spread the word about the work you’re doing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 28, 2013

To accommodate nonprofit staff and volunteers and interns that can not attend my live webinars due to scheduling restraints or time zone incompatibilities, I recently launched a new Vimeo On Demand channel where all my live webinars are now archived and available for purchase for $40 each (compared to a $50 registration fee for a live webinar).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2024

This is the ninth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. You can add polls to post.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 6, 2014

Each time @NonprofitOrgs reaches a 100K-follower benchmark, Nonprofit Tech for Good donates to various nonprofits. It’s a way to give back, but its also a system used to periodically review how nonprofits are innovating their online giving process. Add a poll asking donors what prompted them to give.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Effective volunteer management helps your nonprofit: Recruit new volunteers more easily. A BioLife poll found that 60% of people volunteer to create a positive impact. According to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 85% of volunteers donate to the nonprofits they volunteer with. What are the objectives of volunteer management?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2010

Last week the Nonprofit Organizations Facebook Page reached the 10,000 fans milestone. In 2008, many of the friends of the Nonprofit Organizations MySpace migrated over to Facebook, then in 2009 and 2010 a good number of the new fans came from @NonprofitOrgs on Twitter. This was a Facebook litmus test for me.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2023

UHY Advisors announced the release of its "2023 Not-for-Profit Trends Report," which polled over 225 executives within not-for-profit organizations across sectors including healthcare, education, social/community services, and others with annual revenues ranging from less than $250,000 to over $10,000,000.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 29, 2022

The organization, which aims to positively impact communities by connecting neighbors with neighbors through homemade meal delivery, polled its delivery recipients to determine if kind gestures inspire pay-it-forward acts. Lasagna Love released findings from a survey it conducted that proves the effect of kindness.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 30, 2014

Many nonprofits don’t know their donor data. So, how do we know that nonprofits don’t know their donor data? This realization hits everyone right between the eyes when nonprofits experience turnover. While this is an informal poll and not a scientific study, the results are eye-opening. Data degrades.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

As the pandemic continues, most nonprofit workplaces will become a combination of virtual and on-site work. Hybrid meetings are familiar for many nonprofits, particularly larger international nonprofits with many country offices or national networks with affiliate office locations. Beware of Power Imbalances and Group Dynamics.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As a nonprofit, you might wonder how you can emulate political campaign marketing strategies and success. While there are many differences between the ways nonprofits and political campaigns operate, their core marketing goals are the same — to reach a wide audience and gain their support. Text YES to opt-in or STOP to opt-out.”

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Whole Whale

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Do you think I should use a poll or a survey?”. By sending surveys and polls via emails, of course. Backed up by research from Helpfull , read further to see the breakdown of polls vs. surveys. Top Ways to Use Polls + Surveys. Top Ways to Use Polls + Surveys. Hmmm, but is one better than the other?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Take this engagement a step further by using interactive features like polls or questions based on the report’s findings to spark conversation and encourage reflection. Whether through direct mail, presentations, or signage, each approach offers unique opportunities to engage supporters and reinforce your nonprofit’s mission.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Well, according to a recent study conducted by Blackbaud and nfpSynergy of 338 nonprofit organizations in the United Kingdom, many nonprofits are “drowning in data” and are unable to fully utilize all the data they’ve collected with their CRM. Take a step back from your nonprofit and observe it from an outsider’s perspective.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Gaining new donors and maintaining those relationships long term is essential to the success of your nonprofit and its projects. Regularly reach out to them with surveys and polls. It’s important to recognize that the next generation of donors has arrived with their own set of expectations, values, and perspectives.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 19, 2014

A CRM, or constituent relationship management system, robust piece of software that helps nonprofits track every interaction they have with individuals. And there are some nonprofits that do! As time passes your nonprofit changes. Image courtesy of Waiting for the Elevator. Your admins need the training the most of all.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

By Sean Kosofsky , is the Nonprofit Fixer and founder of Mind the Gap Consulting. Nonprofit organizations have a lot of challenges relating to fundraising. Nonprofits need every tool possible to entice donors to join and then stick around for years. Knowledge: Subject matter expertise, research, polling, case studies.

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Charity Village

JULY 22, 2022

According to a recent study conducted by GIV3 and IPSOS, 64% of Canadians feel that their donation dollars should be used by nonprofits or charities within 10 years of donation. The post New poll shows 7 out of 10 Canadians want charitable donations used in a timely manner appeared first on CharityVillage.

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