.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

We all understand that technology has changed business. The organization may still be boxed into a structure that’s been the same for 20 years or more. Upper-level managers don’t have the bandwidth to vet or supervise new projects. In a flat organization, the distance between the CEO and junior employees is minimal.

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Structure Evaluation Time Culture 251

Global Giving

JULY 25, 2017

Q: What excites you most about technology pro bono? A: The power of pro bono to bridge the technology divide. We know that technology is at the core of capacity building and that the social sector is severely behind the for-profit sector in investing in and fully utilizing technology.

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fusionSpan

MAY 19, 2024

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. At least not for any organization that wants to stay relevant.

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Digital Nonprofit Process Goal 52

Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2014

nonprofits to raise funds for technology projects. It is the first crowdfunding platform exclusively for nonprofit technology projects. Greenfunder is an international crowdfunding site where environmental social enterprises (including nonprofits) can raise funds for their projects.

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Project Platform Technology Pledge 55

Forum One

MAY 23, 2024

For mission-driven organizations in particular, forging deep connections with audiences is paramount. The questions we hear often are about how organizations can identify and adapt designs to meet the evolving needs of their audiences and ensure that the mission resonates deeply. Watch the webinar.

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Audience Design Exercise Test 80

M+R

JUNE 18, 2024

Third-party cookies are the core technology that allows media companies and advertisers to follow people around the internet. Here’s the issue: third-party cookies are kind of a terrible technology. That’s what our industry’s been doing — slowly but surely phasing this technology out. need to do before this year-end.

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Alternative Google Audio Test 89

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 6, 2013

I’m teaching a master class today in San Francisco for arts organizations for Theatre Bay Area. This is a continuation of my work with TBA over the past 3-4 years. The first year I experimented with a peer design that included face-to-face workshops, action learning projects, and monthly calls back in 2010 called ArtsLab.

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Classes San Francisco Arts Training 93

EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

from our friends at Double the Donation Major giving strategies play a major role in many nonprofit organizations’ fundraising success. And the larger your organization, the larger the gifts you can expect to receive⁠—that is, of course, when your team has a plan to cultivate and steward key donors.

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Strategy Giving Fundraising Gift 177

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Stellar service When it comes to initial services, many AMS vendors use the same basic implementation phases: Onboarding, Discovery, Implementation, and Launch. Where the difference lies is how they approach those phases. Understanding how to use the AMS – The launch of your AMS is not the end of your project.

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Phase Associations Empowerment Software 78

Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2020

By committing to and paying for multiple years (typically three years) up front, your organization can lock in pricing at the current level and typically gain savings of up to 10 percent. If your organization can adjust business practices to match base functionality, the savings can be huge. Work in phases. Avoid scope creep.

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Associations Software Management Phase 78

Classy

JULY 9, 2021

If your nonprofit is looking to make a big investment in a particular project, you may have wondered if launching a capital campaign is the right path for you. They typically have four phases of implementation: Planning: includes setting a budget, gathering volunteers, setting your goals, and researching prospective donors.

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Trend Campaign Tips Phase 59

CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

From choosing your project to the day before launch, we’ll walk you through every step so you jump into your campaign confident and ready to raise some funds. As a quick recap, a capital campaign is a targeted fundraising effort that aims to raise large amounts of funds for a specific project or purpose. Planning Your Goals.

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Campaign Build Pledge Phase 68

sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

Giving Days are growing in popularity, but they are also increasingly more engaging with the improvements in technology. A giving day was attractive to our team because they are time-limited, technology-driven, can raise a substantial amount in a short time period, and often increase the number of first-time donors to an institution.

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Giving Phase Gift Channel 71

Forum One

APRIL 30, 2024

The following is a comprehensive guide to help organizations looking to build a conversational AI that is enhanced by the use of RAG, including considerations for planning, design, and technology stack. Final Thoughts Building a RAG-enhanced conversational AI involves careful planning, design, and consideration of the technology stack.

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Conversation Guide Model Application 94

Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The outcomes you can achieve tend to fall into four buckets that benefit your organization. These will support your business case by aligning with your goals: Consistent, trusted data with standard interactive reports using a common language that employees throughout your organization easily understand – all in a secure data warehouse.

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Analytics Language Associations Case Study 169

Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Venture2Impact (V2I) — a nonprofit organization based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada — had a business model that was entirely based on global travel. Upon further refinement, we crafted a phased approach for implementation to support V2I in their execution. Volunteer Alliance Projects.

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Philanthropy Impact Support Uganda 98

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 10, 2022

When making a technology change, change management is a process of applying a structured approach to transition from the old system to the new system. Change management also helps you get buy-in so that your staff will support the project and gives them a clear reason why they are going through the change. A “Why” Statement.

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Candid

MAY 1, 2024

We begin by researching how fundraisers, funders, and others keen to assist nonprofits approach their work, how they interact with technology, and what they like and don’t like. It is critical to have a clear understanding of all phases of their work to create an effective solution.

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Tools Build Problem Test 64

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Many AMS vendors use the same basic implementation phases: Onboarding, Discovery, Implementation, and Launch. What’s important, and where the difference lies, is how they approach those phases. The Nimble AMS implementation team takes a unique approach to project implementation. Using Salesforce Trailhead. Staying flexible.

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Software Phase System Beginner 75

Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 4, 2024

foundationConnect enabled us to work better together — from funders and applicants to program staff and grantees, stronger connections were built within our organization. As technology improved, foundationConnect’s functionality became outdated compared to the options available now.

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Nonprofit Application Integration Grant 52

Nimble AMS

JULY 9, 2020

In my experience working with many associations, as organizations look for their next association management software (AMS) , that’s one of the first questions they ask. It can look very different depending on the type of solution and technology you choose. How much does it cost?”. And, it makes sense. Prioritize your requirements.

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Associations Phase License System 78

Forum One

AUGUST 10, 2021

Digital transformation or modernization for government agencies is about using new technologies to effectively change an agency’s ability to engage audiences and achieve its mission. Organize for success. Another reason digital transformation efforts can become complicated is when requirements change mid-project.

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Government Digital System Fund 88

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

bbcon 2016 , the conference where technology and social good meet, featured a session from Alan Levine, a senior consultant at Barker & Scott Consulting. Alan’s background as both a technology consultant and a CIO in museums and other cultural institutions meant he brought a unique perspective to a hot topic: technology implementations.

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Culture Design Technology Consultant 39

fusionSpan

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As one of the most powerful CRMs out there, it’s inevitable that Salesforce will connect to many of the essential systems that already keep your organization running. Read More Ready to move your organization forward? Innovation Lab Because Salesforce is always evolving, our Salesforce integration services need to be as well.

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Integration Service System Tech 59

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

For over a decade, she’s brought fundraising strategy & technology together to create successful campaigns. Hilary specializes in technology audits, digital fundraising, and technology implementations. But what about setting your organization up for nonprofit tech success in the new year?

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Tech Consultant Nonprofit Software 52

Forum One

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Within Forum One, and among the mission-driven organizations we work with, I sense that more people understand that accessibility isn’t a box to check, but rather an integrated part of project design and delivery. There are several ways we approach accessibility at Forum One that all organizations, of any size, can adopt or adapt.

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Accessibility Goal Virginia Audience 72

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Note from Beth: I had pleasure of facilitating a panel discussion in October at the recent Grantmakers in the Arts pre-conference on technology and media with Rory MacPherson where I learned about some of the preliminary study result he discovered. Arts organizations are not alone in this. The question. What we learned: a snapshot.

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Arts Social Media Studies National 110

fusionSpan

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

When implemented with the right expertise, Fonteva gives your organization greater agility with drag-and-drop reporting, straightforward data dashboards, and a cloud solution that’s always up to date. Even the most comprehensive AMS can fail to make the right impact if you don’t get executive alignment and buy-in across your organization.

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Service Management System Tech 52

sgEngage

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The application process is an organization’s first real look at how you work with grantees. It’s also your chance as a foundation to see if this organization is a good fit for your program. Organization Background and Experience. Financial Health of the Nonprofit Organization. Program Description. Sustainability Plan.

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Proposal Evaluation Grant Application 88

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas. Our latest Impact Lab cohort on climate justice built an open-source tool for climate community-based organizations to access grant funding more seamlessly with the Grants Content Kit.

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Hunger Impact Puerto Rico Arkansas 93

Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 16, 2021

Much like any new project or renovation, a transition to Salesforce could have you thinking about the various pros and cons of making this change. Much like any new project or renovation, a transition to Salesforce could have you thinking about the various pros and cons of making this change. Get a 360-Degree View of Constituents.

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Tips Mongolia Product Platform 122

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Building an organization from the ground up is a challenge, but with the right nonprofit tools, the heavy lifting gets easier. Joining TechSoup should be the first technology task for your new nonprofit. Office Tools No matter how small your organization is when you start, you need a basic office setup.

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Tools Nonprofit Doc Google 105

Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas, including homelessness , equity in education , and climate justice. Each of these groups provided insights into the challenge, determined a focus area where technology can help, and developed a solution.

Hunger 52

Hunger Global Impact Rwanda 52

Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

To start off, an eLearning consultant is an individual who provides advice and guidance to help organizations create successful eLearning programs. External Consultants: These consultants are hired to work with your association for a set period of time and often work with a number of other organizations in the same capacity.

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eLearning Consultant Guide Associations 69

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

However, over the years, federal grant regulations have moved internal controls from the audit guidance into the administrative requirements, making it more of a priority across the organization. All areas of the organization, including programs, are expected to be partners in applying internal controls throughout the grant lifecycle.

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Grant Management Award International 82

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

25+ Fundraising Apps for Your Nonprofit to Consider Fundraising apps can be powerful tools for raising more for your mission, but each one is different and will provide different benefits to your organization. It helps your organization work smarter rather than harder. Let’s explore both kinds of apps in the next section.

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Org Raise Tools Help 84

sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

One often-overlooked opportunity, however, is workplace giving⁠—a form of corporate philanthropy where companies give to and encourage their employees to support organizations like yours. Save time and amplify results with automation technology. Inform supporters about their role in workplace giving.

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Build Giving Strategy Tips 79