The MatrixFiles

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Recently, as I was using Chat GPT to summarize the transcript of my monthly MatrixMaxx AMS Q&A session , I realized that the process I use every time was the same. Hours of time saved, times 12 months a year, means a huge windfall of time for me to do more meaningful product work!

Create 162

Create Instructional Instruction Time 162

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

If you had a time machine and could go back to before coronavirus (COVID-19) impacted the world, how would you prepare? Like you, many of your constituents are also working from home, using their personal cell phones and email addresses. Many nonprofits rely heavily on in-person fundraising. What would you do differently?

Survey 340

Survey Virtual Nonprofit Sponsor 340

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Every nonprofit strives to make the world a better place, and a strong community is essential to achieving that goal. Advocates may not always be able to give in-person time or money, but they help spread awareness and strengthen the cause through their online engagements. Welcome new followers. Host live events.

Digital 314

Digital Community Build Social Media 314

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2021

With both GivingTuesday in November and year-end donations in December, it’s also a great time for nonprofits to gain new donors. However, one problem still plagues GivingTuesday and year-end donations: most of them are one-time donations. Send a personalized thank you or welcome email. This year donors contributed $2.7

Donor 280

Donor Stats Donation Story 280

Association TV

JULY 29, 2022

But today, many people think of a great workplace as not even one specific place at all, with many employers opting for a permanent remote work setup after a trial proved prosperous during the pandemic. The idea of an office, or a physical place in which a person sits down to work, isn’t new. Local businesses became national.

Place 156

Place Associations History Work 156

The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Sometimes this conversation happens in person or on the phone. Other times, we talk to our donors through newsletters, e-mails and snail mail letters. You should also tell the person why their story, in particular, would be compelling for donors to hear. Make sure the person leaves 30-60 minutes open for your time together.

Story 350

Story Work Storytelling Fundraising 350

Association Analytics

JUNE 17, 2021

Now, as the world is opening back up, your association may be planning to go back to in-person meetings or use a hybrid approach. 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.

Associations 318

Associations Data Registration Analytics 318

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

By Matthew Burnell , F ounder of ClickBid , a mobile bidding provider for online auctions, virtual galas, and in-person events. As the global pandemic continues to limit the ability to hold in-person fundraising events , nonprofits are forced to create new and “virtual” giving opportunities. “How Lessons learned?

Virtual 329

Virtual Broadcast Fundraising Video 329

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 18, 2024

AI Fundraising: The Power of Personalization and Precision AI fundraising is a game-changer for nonprofits looking to maximize donations through data-driven insights and personalized outreach. It’s not just about sending an email—it’s about sending the right message at the right time to the right person.

Strategy 242

Strategy Organization Fundraising Gift 242

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 12, 2021

Yet, nonprofit organizations are resilient and have always risen to the occasion of helping those in need during difficult times. That’s due in large part to the ability to pivot fundraising efforts from in-person to virtual. as In-Person Fundraising. 1) Nonprofits Can Attract Supporters from Around the World.

Virtual 327

Virtual Lesson Learning Fundraising 327

Association Analytics

APRIL 4, 2022

Most of the associations we have spoken with are returning to in-person meetings and conferences in 2022. With this natural experiment, many associations acquired new virtual event attendees who had never attended their in-person events. Attend an in-person event? Are you seeing more international attendees?

Hosting 321

Hosting Virtual Associations Analytics 321

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.

Nashville 319

Nashville Analytics Associations Green 319

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. Feel connected to your organization through financial commitment or volunteering their time? Shown here are two brochures — one for mail and the other for in-person meetings.

Israel 345

Israel North America Strategy New Jersey 345

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

If you keep a record of your donors’ birthdates, you have the unique opportunity to make crowdfunding a timely ask. As your supporters slowly get more comfortable with stepping out in 2021, there are plenty of opportunities for in-person, virtual, or hybrid auctions, depending on their needs. Personal training sessions.

Ideas 336

Ideas Online Fundraising Social Media 336

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

History: Simply being around a long time has some cachet and may mean you have access to historical wisdom, knowledge, and records. Donors could be featured in your email newsletter 1x or multiple times. Personal thank you letter from the founder, ED, chair, leadership powerhouses. It is seen as wasteful overhead.

Donor 314

Donor Sponsor Accessibility Music 314

Blue Fox

JUNE 18, 2023

Our CEO, Chantal described the day like this, “I’ve been coming to CREW for 10 years, and every time I do, I feel a sense of calm and peace come over me. We’re so lucky to have this special place to hike, walk, explore, and experience nature. Water is life.

Florida 148

Florida Team Personal Case Study 148

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2021

Fortunately, golf tournaments continue to provide a safe option for in-person fundraisers , with their outdoor setting and innate social distancing. Upgrading to online registration eliminates many of the time-consuming pain points of planning a golf tournament. Ideally, both the virtual and in-person events can be played.

Practice 315

Practice Fundraising Registration Virtual 315

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 8, 2024

Your most precious resource is time. If you had more time, you could get more done. More time to get organized. More time to plan. More time to respond to emails and voicemails. More time to THINK and not rush through everything. The problem is that time is a limited resource. Talk about a time suck!

Product 116

Product Time Nonprofit Studies 116

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

AI as a writing tool can make you even more efficient and give you time to do other things like plan great fundraising campaigns. One person (me) handles the bulk of our copy and content projects. While ChatGPT’s repsonse isn’t as personal as we’d like it to be, it sure gets the ball rolling!

Content 346

Content Calendar Language Social Media 346

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2021

This comprehensive checklist will help you save time, stay organized and raise more donations. Save yourself valuable time with our Campaign Calendars for Virtual Fundraising Events. 7) [Infographic] 7 Ways to Help Your Virtual Fundraising Event Achieve In-Person Results. 3) [Campaign Calendars] for Virtual Fundraising Events.

Virtual 327

Virtual Resource eBook Fundraising 327

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Today, statistics show that one in five consumers has more than 1,000 unread emails in their personal inbox. But times are changing. How many times have you heard someone say, ‘If you really want to reach me, text me’?”. Maybe there’s an intimacy to text messaging that email lacks. Building Your List of Cell Phone Numbers.

Communication 305

Communication Donation Tech Tools 305

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

This will create a great first draft, but it’s important to personalize the content by adding stories from your community or sharing updates on the progress made towards achieving your mission. By using ChatGPT, you can save time on writing promotional emails, recruitment posts, and even on-site signage copy.

Tools 352

Tools Fundraising Analytics Analysis 352

Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

Whatever the case may be, there are opportunities for your association to use this economic uncertainty to sharpen your focus, provide timely value to your members, and do more with less. How much time and resources go into keeping each product updated and relevant? For others, 2023 might be a year of major growth and expansion.

Associations 320

Associations Product Virtual Survey 320

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

They offer a chance to dress up, get together with others, and have a good time — while also raising money for a good cause. While many of these fundraising event staples are great, such as fancy galas and golf tournaments, circumstances aren’t always ideal for in-person gatherings. A Gala is a well-known charity fundraising event.

Virtual 324

Virtual Ideas Fundraising Stream 324

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 19, 2024

And AI can offer valuable time savings to allow more focus on the strategic side. Ideally, put some time aside to interview some real people. Creating insightful content does require time and effort— but it can be a very useful part of an overall engagement strategy. So, how should an organization navigate this?

Content 255

Content Websites Tips Voice 255

Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

When you turn to another person for relationship advice, whether that’s a trusted friend or therapist, you often start by discussing what’s bothering you. This leads to better communication, and over time, a more organized set up so you won’t be overwhelmed by where to go for the data you need in the moment. Sound familiar?

Associations 319

Associations Challenge Data Taxonomy 319

The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

If your charity is looking to raise money from new sources or through new strategies, a wants to maximize return for the time invested, try one of these unusual fundraising ideas: #1 Multi-Level Fundraising. For example, a homeless shelter may come up with “providing meals, providing a place to sleep, and providing pro-bono medical care.”

Ideas 243

Ideas Fundraising Homeless Charity 243

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2020

There’s no doubt about it: A lot of time and effort goes into planning a golf event—any fundraising event for that matter. Online registration makes it easy to collect information, but you’ll need an accessible place to store and manage that information in a way that makes sense. 2) Siloed Information & Duplicate Data Entry.

Technology 265

Technology Sponsor Help Registration 265

The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 18, 2024

These changes primarily affect bulk email senders , which are defined as any email sender/domain that sends 5,000 or more messages to personal accounts within a 24-hour period. As of now (but this may change), Google is not counting emails sent to Google Workspace accounts in this number – just personal Gmail accounts.

Policy 246

Policy Google email Spam 246

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

When setting up your Oculus Quest for the first time, take your time to visually explore your virtual reality. The first-time experience is very unique and shouldn’t be rushed. At this time, most apps are gaming-related and inexpensive. Take the time and learn the correct way to use Oculus from the start.

Avatar 309

Avatar Tips Profile University 309

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Rather than creating something completely different, use your brand values, personality, and key messages as a guide first, allowing donors to better understand and recognize you amid the crowded end-of-year fundraising space. Are there any key, timely motivations that you can hone in on to engage these groups? 4) Focus on the Benefit.

Communication 273

Communication Fundraising Hints Test 273

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

By Kevin Santiago , Marketing Director at Paybee – an all-in-one charity fundraising platform that specializes in virtual, hybrid, and in-person fundraising events. It shifted again in 2021 as small social gatherings returned, enabling nonprofits to produce hybrid fundraisers that connected them with in-person and online donors.

Create 262

Create Strategy Fundraising Virtual 262

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2020

Driving in-person actions such as adopting an animal . If you are applying for the Google Grant for the first time today, your website must have an SSL certificate installed (a lock icon will appear in the navigation bar in Google Chrome). And now, time for everyone’s favorite topic… Google Grant compliance. Keywords: .

Google 333

Google Grant Guide Adopt 333

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 14, 2019

Dealing with a hacked WordPress website can be time-consuming, expensive, and emotionally draining. In this article, you’ll learn six ways to strengthen your nonprofit’s WordPress website to keep attacks like this from happening in the first place. They also can migrate your website for free , saving you a lot of time.

WordPress 252

WordPress Plugin Files Websites 252

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

By Jessica Fox , Content Manager at Eventgroove – a one-stop platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events that offers event management, online fundraising, ticketing, and online storefronts for print and digital merchandise. and invite authors to speak virtually or in person at book club meetings. 2) Brainstorm.

Fundraising 327

Fundraising Nonprofit Ideas Virtual 327

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Tribute giving can help an organization reach its fundraising goal because tribute gifts come from a strong belief in the organization’s mission and are generally given from a place of pain, heartache, healing, and love, and the donor wishes to give back in a meaningful way. Maximize the Impact of Tribute Gifts.

Giving 311

Giving Strategy Fundraising Gift 311

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 22, 2020

In the new world of social distancing and limited in-person gatherings, nonprofits everywhere are embracing virtual fundraising events and campaigns. If the presenter looks at one device the entire time, the other device(s) will have a different angle. By Christy Noel , Vice President of Digital Fundraising Services at MobileCause.

Virtual 327

Virtual Tech Fundraising Broadcast 327