Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 31, 2010

(It’s virtual – all you need is access to a phone line and the web so you can participate from anywhere in the world). Women Who Tech’s thought provoking virtual panels offer the latest resources and tools for launching a successful startup, tools and apps to build your online community, Social Media ROI, and more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2009

This week's theme is social media ROI. That's what I've been thinking, speaking, and writing about and have also recruited guest posts on this topic. Meanwhile across town in DC, there was another nonprofit social media gathering taking place at Google Headquarters, there were also presentations and discussion on social media ROI.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Are you tracking Return on Investment (ROI), and how? Please summarize your ROI. I am tracking the ROI. I track the ROI a few ways. (1) Summary of ROI. We have over 70 affiliates in the U.S. 1) Using Google Analytics to track referrals to www.pancan.org from social networking outlets. (2)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2009

Today, I am moderating a panel at SXSW about Social Media Nonprofit ROI in the format of a poetry slam. A creative report on non-profits, social media, and effective ROIs delivered as poetry slam and expertly judged including interactive crowd participation. I shall investigate - I muttered - to know what ROI could account for.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Whether the initiative is purchasing smart phones for staff or replacing your accounting system, measuring the Return on Investment (ROI) should be a key aspect of your decision. While "measuring ROI" may seem like a daunting task, it can be broken down into a few simple steps which are feasible for projects of all sizes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2013

Likely within the next few months the majority your fans, followers, and friends will be viewing your posts on a mobile device and linking to sites designed solely for desktop consumption will significantly reduce your Social Media ROI. Priority #4: Start collecting mobile phone numbers and launch a group texting campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 28, 2011

communications and fundraising, and then quickly moves on to a discussion about the importance of integrating the tools from each era in order to maximize your nonprofit’s Return on Investment (ROI) from utilizing social media and mobile technology. Those that do not will be alerted of future webinar dates via email.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Beyond adding your nonprofit on the desktop site, most of the ROI from using Foursquare comes from using it on an iPhone, Android phone, or Blackberry. Trottr allows you to record brief audio messages with your cell phone that are then hosted on the Trottr website. For example, here’s my first message: trottr.com/74qcww.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 19, 2014

Whether it be a phone call, email, or direct mail sent out, through a CRM, your nonprofit can track how a person responds to a certain type of communication method, know whether or not they’ve donated, how they’ve donated, and almost anything else you want to track. Image courtesy of Waiting for the Elevator.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 30, 2009

2) ATTN Donors: Have you ever donated to a nonprofit organization through your cell phone? [ [link] ]. Related Posts: Tags: ROI (Return on Investment). [ [link] ]. 39% Yes… it’s in the works. 22% Yes… but we have no idea where to begin. 15% No… haven’t even begun to think about it. 15% We already do!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Know that using third-party apps decreases ROI if not used carefully. Even the tiniest of changes from posting natively can result in decreased Return on Investment (ROI). Android, iOS and Windows Phone – in that order. Chapter 2 :: Experiment with Social Media Dashboards. That said, a couple of minor tweaks are necessary.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Know that using third-party apps decreases ROI if not used carefully. Even the tiniest of changes from posting natively can result in decreased Return on Investment (ROI). Android, iOS and Windows Phone – in that order. Chapter 2 :: Experiment with Social Media Dashboards. That said, a couple of minor tweaks are necessary.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2009

I tend to lose more followers, fans and friends on weekends than during the week, and my stats show that there is very little ROI [Return on Investment] in terms of traffic, e-mail newsletter and mobile subscribers, event sign ups, etc. Make time to connect with friends… in person or over the phone! from working on the weekends.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 17, 2011

The apps I use most on my phone include the Facebook app for Android and Tweetdeck. I’m very glad that most of my #socialmedia #nptech colleagues talk a lot about ROI of social media, and really try and figure out what works, and what doesn’t. No one should take this post personally. Can it be demoted now?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 22, 2020

They Pick Up the Phone. When they need to get in touch with a donor or prospect, they don’t send an e-mail first… they pick up the phone and make a call. The only way to know what works, and what doesn’t is to track metrics and return on investment (ROI) for all fundraising tactics. Then they follow up with an e-mail.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 20, 2013

Topics include understanding how much time social media requires, how to track return on investment (ROI), and how to craft a social media policy for your nonprofit. One of best webinars on social media strategy – and I watched on a smart phone. Domino via Facebook. This was a fantastic webinar – thank you so much! Em via Email.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2024

They don’t have to fill out a paper form or make a phone call to register. Sponsors Get More Exposure & ROI When your event website is tied to a robust golf event management platform, sponsors can submit assets right at registration and their logo appears on the site instantly.

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Qgiv

MAY 10, 2023

But how do you effectively maximize text message fundraising’s ROI? Create simple keywords The first step in maximizing your text fundraising ROI is to create simple keywords. This makes it more likely that your text fundraising audience will actually text the keyword to your text fundraising phone number.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As a sector, we’ve been addicted to the buzz about social media – and social media itself – for nearly 20 years, but if we take a step back and take a critical look at the big picture of social media, many nonprofits will discover that their return on investment (ROI) from using social media is minimal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 21, 2014

It is the dominant form of content we all engage with – on our desktops, our tablets and now our phones. Finding the ROI. One reason for the disconnect between stated belief in video and video budgets has been the lack of hard data about the return on investment (ROI). But we have reached an inflection point.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

received 93,000 visits and as traffic grows consistently from month to month so does my ROI. Still, understand that the more good, high-quality content your nonprofit blog publishes, the higher your ROI. As of last month, Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Nonprofit Tech 2.0 That said, mix it up!

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

There’s no way to validate an ROI for the solution, and there’s no competitor around whom you can anchor pricing, since, well, no one offers a comparable solution. It’s hard to believe that before 2007 our cell phones could only make and receive calls. What’s the ROI to a business? What kind of impact will it have on employees?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Maybe it’s a phone call or a personalized email, but taking these few moments can make a difference to your donors. To make your Giving Tuesday campaign garner maximum ROI, visit the Giving Tuesday Hub. What foolproof methods do you use to get your donors to stick around? Share in the comments below. GivingTuesday is December 1, 2020!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Know that using third-party apps decreases ROI if not used carefully. Even the tiniest of changes from posting natively can result in decreased Return on Investment (ROI). Android, iOS and Windows Phone – in that order. Chapter 2 :: Experiment with Social Media Dashboards. That said, a couple of minor tweaks are necessary.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 8, 2012

campaigns in order to maximize ROI (Return on Investment). The webinar then closes with a discussion about how social media is directly resulting in an increase online giving and will demonstrate click-by-click how to use Excel to track and report your nonprofit’s Social Media ROI. The webinar begins with defining Web 1.0

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 14, 2025

Do you have a New Year’s Resolution to spend less time on your phone? A recent study showed Americans check their phones as often as every five minutes. Even as people move residences and change jobs, they tend to hold on to their cell phone numbers, as reflected in the decreased use of landlines. Good luck with that.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The sample new donor cultivation timeline above incorporates personalized communication, like phone calls and notes, and regular communication, like email newsletters. How donor cultivation drives ROI Investing in donor cultivation isnt just about retentionits about maximizing lifetime value.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 29, 2012

Usually I donate to one or two nonprofits at a time, but to go through a list of 25 nonprofits in less than 90 minutes made it abundantly clear that many nonprofits still need to tweak their “Donate Now” process to maximize online donations and their social media ROI.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 30, 2009

Where: Everywhere via phone and web. When: May 12, 2009. Panels run from 11AM EDT to 6PM EDT. Check out these awesome panels and sign up today.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2011

Last week, I was an instructor for NTEN’s Technology Leadership Academy for a session on Nonprofit Technology ROI Methods. I also used composite scenarios based on real-life nonprofits needing to apply ROI techniques to technology purchase decisions. It was delivered in two sessions.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Pete Kennedy , Main Street ROI. . For instance, Android being offered for free to mobile phones puts Google apps in millions of phones. Even if you only have one type of customer, I guarantee there are other people contributing to your success (such as referral partners). Take care of them, and they’ll take care of you!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

A free, open-source software program that enables users to send group text messages from computers or mobile phones. A mobile app that allows you easily conduct mobile searches by simply speaking into your phone using their new “Speak Now” technology. You can either manage your group online or on your mobile phone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Still, understand that the content your nonprofit blog publishes, the higher your ROI. The easiest way to conduct these interviews is through e-mail or over the phone, but for the enterprising blogger with a penchant for journalism, in-person interviews provide the opportunity to get action photos and video interviews.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

Like you, many of your constituents are also working from home, using their personal cell phones and email addresses. How can you get an ROI in the digital literacy skills we are all developing?”. Duplicate addresses, missing data, and outdated contact preferences can hinder your ability to connect with your donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

And, just like other technology tools, like online credit card transactions, nonprofits end up paying a transaction fee of 5-10% back to the vendor. So, deciding to incorporate a SMS campaign should include a traditional nonprofit technology ROI analysis that analyzes the benefits, value, and financial analysis.

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The table below shows VolunteerHub data that can be synchronized into Raiser’s Edge via the integration.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Investing in strategic email marketing can amplify your fundraising return on investment (ROI), engage supporters personally, and rally even more people to champion your mission. High ROI: Email marketing is a cost-effective way to stay in touch with supporters.

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