Forum One

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Now is the perfect time for your nonprofit to invest in true digital transformation. You’ve likely heard people talking about “digital transformation.” Ask people across industries—and even your own organization—what this term means to them, and you’ll likely receive a wide range of answers. It’s not too late.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

The physics are all wrong, with hair, sand, and objects going in the wrong direction at the wrong time. Some people are saying that Volvo made a mistake by not putting a car in the ad, obviously not realizing that currently theres no video generator that can reliably re-create objects. The humans look like theyre made of plastic.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 18, 2024

It’s not just about sending an email—it’s about sending the right message at the right time to the right person. Real-Time Adaptability AI evolves with your campaigns, learning from data to continuously optimize your outreach. This means your strategy can adjust based on real-time performance on the fly to ensure maximum effectiveness.

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Ars Technica

MARCH 31, 2025

The system at the Interior Department gives DOGE "visibility into sensitive employee information, such as Social Security numbers, and the ability to more easily hire and fire workers," the NYT wrote, citing people familiar with the matter. The agency's CIO and CISO are reportedly under investigation for their "workplace behavior."

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In fact, according to Gallup about 85 percent of people in the global workplace are either not engaged or disengaged. Wouldn’t it be great if we could invest a bigger portion of that significant time in giving and receiving joy? Maybe one reason people aren’t happy at work is because they don’t expect to find happiness there.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Some of that adaptation will require higher educational attainment, or spending more time on activities that require social and emotional skills, creativity, high-level cognitive capabilities, and other skills relatively hard to automate.” AIs still need more rehearsal before they are ready for prime time. It’s having the best talent.”

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

So in 2021, Thorleifsson launched Ramp Up Reykjavk to fund the installation of 100 ramps in places with the most foot traffic across Icelands capitalcafs, restaurants, and shops. In a recent study, 70% of disabled people surveyed said theyve shown up to a building only to realize they couldnt get inside.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In the past, you may have considered some of these strategies “back burner” items or things to do “on the side,” as time allowed. Not if you want to meet people where they are. It’s time to change things up! People today are used to a subscription economy. times higher than the value of the average one-time gift!

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The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 2, 2021

This inevitably leads to people falling off the list as they are forgotten. Involve Your Board When was the last time you sat down with each of your board members – individually – to ask them who was on their radar screen and who should be on yours? Volunteers Do you have people who volunteer with your organization?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Nonprofits need to be visible on the internet, but getting to a place where your organization shows up in search results or becomes featured content takes time, money, and expertise. They used the grant to help more than 1,000 people searching for food find resources: an admirable contribution to the community-wide effort. .

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Futurism

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

No doubt chalkboard-pounding algebra teachers once grumbled about calculators, and no one would question their place now. In Goel's heyday, the place to do just that was StackOverflow. Plus, there's the fact that the programming ability of many of these AI models can be pretty dubious at times , as they're all prone to hallucinating.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Then we could launch new programs, build new buildings, and help more people today ! Thinking like this comes from a good place… a desire to help more people… but fundraising just doesn’t work like that. Non-profits like that spent time in the trenches, prospecting, cultivating, and asking. It takes time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

More than ever, people want to get out there and have real social experiences with other people. This way, people from all around the world could suddenly “attend” through their laptops. Some people want the convenience they’re used to that come with virtual events, while others prefer the social aspects of in-person events. .

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 2, 2024

And that’s when you know it’s time to troubleshoot your fundraising email. Here’s what the funnel includes: The universe: This is the group of people receiving your email. If for some reason you sent the email to less people than you meant to, you may have identified your problem.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2025

Its a self-fulfilling prophecy that dooms nonprofits to failure in the same spirit of not having the conviction, courage, and commitment to step up and ask for gifts of time, talent, and treasure in the first place. Funds flow to the areas where the need is most timely and compelling. Unrestricted money is a nonprofit elixir.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 17, 2021

Tie past spikes in registrations to the marketing initiatives taking place during that time so you can better understand which approaches and messages led to the most registrations. Which types of people are attending in high numbers? What factors influence first time attendees? This is a valuable group.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2025

Rushed pre-work : High-quality planning sessions start with pre-work that takes time to create and time to complete. Logistical chaos : Without sufficient lead time, coordinating travel, accommodations, catering, and materials can become a nightmare, leading to mistakes and oversights. Ensure all venue logistics are in place.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

Not only do we have our daily work tasks but we also have more meetings, longer commutes, and more interactions with more people in more locations than at any time in the history of work. At times, they are a blaring noise of emotion, attitude, and motives that can make it impossible for us to give others our full attention.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Depending on the time of year, it was not unheard of to stay until 11pm. We spent so much time together that we came up with parody lyrics to songs and had catch-phrases when we would finally finish what we needed for the day. Though we loved our association, we wanted to quit at times. Three employees, countless hours.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

They had one full-time development director on staff, but everyone – including the staff, the board, the volunteers, even the donors – was constantly worried about fundraising. So every time someone had a good idea for a mailer, they sent one out. First, wherever possible, automate your processes by taking people out of the equation.

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Candid

MARCH 24, 2025

At times, the future arrives earlier than we plan for or want it to. Does it respond to the major needs of our time and support solutions that will improve the lives of people and communities? Is the mission clearly defined, identifying the communities we exist to support and the places where they live?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Events are many people’s favorite thing about charity fundraising. They offer a chance to dress up, get together with others, and have a good time — while also raising money for a good cause. Maybe you could even send out dinner packages to all of your guests ahead of time so they get the full dining experience as well.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2020

The big takeaway is that: if your nonprofit has a website, and it would be valuable for you to reach people who are Googling topics related to your work, the Google Grant is one of the most cost-effective and powerful tools available to reach your audience. In addition, hundreds of people complete the online screening. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 26, 2021

A good place to start is by making sure that our communications and branding fulfill one or more of the following goals: Move people to a specific action. Motivate people to donate. Feel connected to your organization through financial commitment or volunteering their time? So, what’s the secret sauce?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

1) Market your peer-to-peer fundraisers The first step to acquire new donors with your peer-to-peer fundraising event is to make sure people know the event is happening in the first place! This simple method of getting the word out works so long as you can secure highly visible places to hang your flyers.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 12, 2025

.” As she struggles to pay her billsincluding at her rental house, which ended up surviving the fire but was so heavily damaged by smoke that she’s desperate to find a new place to liveshe turned to St. In a disaster, quick access to cash is even more important to help people stay afloat. “Clothing isn’t cash.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This behavior, while common, is not only disrespectful, but also sends a clear and damaging message to the very people who keep the organization running day in and day out. When their emails are met with silence, it signals that their time, effort, and contributions aren’t valued and appreciated.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 31, 2021

The survey data is available in real-time by region and country. 7) 68% of nonprofits have a website security plan in place (daily backups, malware scanning, etc.). Pro Bono Australia is a proud B Corp which helps purpose-driven people and organisations to grow their impact. 6% use Wix. 5% use Squarespace. Upgrade as you grow.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

By Joe Frye , Account Group Director, Nonprofit and Cause at Town Hall Agency – a full-service marketing & advertising agency built to serve organizations that do good, shape futures, and make the world a better place. Personalization requires people who are willing to commit to it over time. It’s not a magic bean.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Will they take the time? Of course, qualities such as financial expertise, legal knowledge, and leadership are all welcomed and useful additions; however they are not in place of the most important quality — caring. Will they attend the meetings? Will they make phone calls? Return emails? Will they focus on the goal/mission?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

You have to get comfortable asking people for money – even if you think asking for money is the last thing you would ever feel comfortable doing. To become a fundraiser, start by learning the skills and commit to mastering the craft – which takes time. Plus, I had a burning passion to help people.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 9, 2022

One-time and unexpected donations are great, but recurring donations allow a nonprofit to rely on consistency when it comes to individual contributions. You may think that monthly giving or pledges must be time-consuming or require a lot of administrative work. For example, they may attend your events or volunteer their time or skills.

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 7, 2025

View this post on Instagram It's a bit of pure internet joy in a time when there is, well, very little of that. The account harkens back to a bygone internet era when people would post things they enjoyed, rather than hone in on what can be monetized. Frankly, it might just take the brain of a catcher to get to that place in 2025.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 26, 2023

 Thinking back to the times I felt “lucky” it was mostly because I was in the right place at the right time… but the reason I was in those situations was rooted in hard work, resourcefulness and the power of building a network. We have no shortage of ideas.

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Engadget

APRIL 1, 2025

The New York Times is today reporting that under its new head , Courtney Valenti, Amazons movie division has plans to own the in-person cinema experience. The move comes in the face of shrinking box office receipts and fewer people heading to the cinema in general.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 24, 2024

This Gold Avocado article by CPA Carl Ho explores some internal controls for the very small nonprofit: How nonprofits need to enact clearly defined checks, balances, and procedures in their operations even when the entire organization is just a handful of people with a mission. Who is responsible for approving the invoice to be paid?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In its infancy, texting was how people communicated with close friends and family members, not businesses and organizations. But times are changing. How many times have you heard someone say, ‘If you really want to reach me, text me’?”. That’s a way for people to opt in to stay in touch with our organization.”.

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