Candid

JULY 16, 2024

We’re hearing from many nonprofit fundraisers that it’s harder than ever to drive revenue growth. What can be done to boost nonprofit fundraising in an election year? Donors in swing states are less likely to give to nonprofits in 2024 Conventional wisdom suggests that elections heighten donor engagement, a net positive for nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

JULY 25, 2017

Online fundraising is growing fast, even in the nonprofit world. In 2016, Blackbaud found that 7.2 percent of total nonprofit fundraising came from online giving. In 2016, 17 percent of online transactions were made using a mobile device. So how does social media play a role in online giving?

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CauseVox

MARCH 24, 2022

But, even before the virtual shift, this approach was creating significant barriers for smaller nonprofits as well as wear-and-tear on traveling major gift officers. Named a top-25 fundraising consultant by Philanthropy Media in 2016, Diane Remin, MBA, is the President of MajorDonors.com. About your Speaker.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2016

But don't be afraid — huddle up for warmth and knowledge with your nonprofit tech friends at a local Tech4Good meetup. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Monday, October 3, 2016. Tuesday, October 4, 2016.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

In this edition of nonprofit tech news, TechSoup shows new ways your nonprofit could harness mobile and killer apps in 2016! Social Media and Fundraising. For 2014, our NPTech experts made strong predictions about charities doing more multi-channel marketing or going beyond email and direct mail into social media.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Each year around the winter holidays, we take stock of the world of nonprofit technology over the last 12 months. We usually also like to compare how we did according to our annual nonprofit tech forecast. As usual, there were lots of fun nonprofit technology surprises, and some that just keep rolling along year after year.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Every day, American nonprofits, charities, and libraries rely on TechSoup's product donation program for the information they need to make smart decisions about technology. NetSquared's direct on-the-ground support of nonprofits gives us a unique insight into the technology needs of small grassroots nonprofits.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Russell Sparkman , CEO of FusionSpark Media , about Upstanders , a new purpose-driven web series from Starbucks. On the show, Megan, Russell and I discuss: Russell Sparkman, FusionSpark Media. The work of FusionSpark Media. How could nonprofits "Causejack" Upstanders ?

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Planned Giving

MAY 15, 2024

In 1999, PlannedGiving.Com (then VirtualGiving.Com) saw the future of philanthropy and became the first to offer nonprofits a planned giving website. Donors expect their favorite nonprofits to not just have a planned giving program, but also a planned giving website — and we know those websites work. Even our TVs are “smart.”

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 2, 2016

I have the very best job at TechSoup — I get to support our network of nonprofit technology event organizers. At each event, we're helping to build and sustain a self-supporting community of practice for tech-minded nonprofit staffers. Friday, December 2, 2016. Sunday, December 4, 2016. Monday, December 5, 2016.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2016

Our live, in-person events are hosted by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self-sufficient local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. . --> North America. Diversity 2.0

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2024

In late January, the Building Movement Project (BMP) published our newest Race to Lead report on leadership aspirations among those working at nonprofit organizations. So, we were surprised that the latest survey showed that the percentage of BIPOC respondents aspiring to lead had dipped from 50% and 52% in 2016 and 2019 to 46% in 2022.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. Maybe your nonprofit hasn’t yet developed an online fundraising plan. Either way, it’s time to brush up on your peer-to-peer fundraising chops and check out some online fundraising ideas that you can use to attract donors to your nonprofit.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Planned giving can transform your nonprofit and its capacity to drive impact. Social media and your website are ideal channels for this campaign. Send email blasts, postcards, social media posts, etc., Make it a casual party with a meal and mingling, reinforced with mission moments to remind guests of your nonprofits work.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 14, 2024

As a nonprofit organization, this upcoming holiday season can be both stressful and exciting. This means your nonprofit faces an excellent opportunity to engage with donors through your year-end giving fundraiser and gain more support. The end of the year is just around the corner.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 27, 2022

With the election in 2016 with the pandemic in 2020 I said the same thing: "It won't be so bad." I say this not just about Twitter, but about social media in general. Social media sites are increasingly fickle, expensive, negative, and frustrating places to be. Like you, I would also like to see a better world. I like this idea!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2016

What if there was a place for your nonprofit to get free technology support from local experts? What if there were regular gatherings where nonprofit techies could come together to learn, laugh, and network with their peers? Highlights from FY16 (July 2015 to June 2016). Monday, August 1, 2016. Tuesday, August 2, 2016.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2016

That's why each month NetSquared organizers in 60 cities across the globe host networking events for the nonprofit tech community. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Thursday, June 2, 2016.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 5, 2017

In 2016, it raised $127 million in cash and donated goods. Colleen had a simple goal when she arrived at the food bank: to make the nonprofit a household name. She accomplished this largely through earned media, like front page newspaper stories on the food bank. Today, the nonprofit boasts 47,000 donors. Brands Command.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 15, 2017

Nonetheless, we agree on one important thing: nonprofits are crazy not to focus more on content marketing. And while I always thought Robert would advocate content marketing for nonprofits, my hunch was finally confirmed after listening to him on Nonprofit Hub Radio. "To Even small nonprofits can do this.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

That's why this is the perfect time to make a fresh start on your nonprofit tech resolutions. Then check out our new online learning courses, starting with Tech Training for Nonprofits and Libraries. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 25, 2016

In my own work with nonprofits of various sizes, I'm seeing email readership rates of 40 percent from mobile devices. Nonprofits of all sizes must consider the impact and the opportunity to better engage with their supporters, donors, and fans through smartphones with small screens or tablet devices.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

TechSoup's network of nonprofit technology meetups has been growing. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Las Vegas, Nevada: Utilizing Social Media for Your Organization. Wednesday, February 3, 2016.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2024

Older Gen Zers would likely have voted in 2020; some might have voted in the 2016 elections. For a nonprofit organization, these non-revenue resources can be incredibly valuable over the lifetime of a Gen Z supporter. My advice to other nonprofits to connect with Gen Z audiences is to be engaging. They are joining the workforce.

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Tech Soup

JULY 7, 2015

Integration with social media. Public Good invites charities to join a cause on its site, and to be listed along with other nonprofits working on that same cause. The company is also working with online news media companies like the Chicago Reader to arrange placement of Take Action Buttons on news stories. Video: Public Good.

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2016

No more excuses are allowed about your New Year's resolution to power up your nonprofit tech skills — it's time to join a meetup and find your tribe! Burlington, Vermont: Digital Rights/Digital Responsibilities Workshop for Nonprofits. Monday, May 9, 2016. Vancouver, British Columbia: Office 365 for Nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

Kisumu, Kenya: Storymakers 2016 — Kisumu. Kakamega, Kenya: Storymakers 2016 — Kakamega. San Francisco, California: Nonprofits and Storytelling: How to Create Social Impact, First-Person Stories. Kenya: NetSquared Camp — Storytelling 2016. Kampala, Uganda: Story Makers 2016. Monday, April 4, 2016.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

International nonprofits and other non-government organizations (NGOs) need American support to function, or even exist, a trio of witnesses told U.S. Repressive regimes around the world have realized they can use legislation to give oppressing nonprofits and other NGOs the veneer of legality, the witnesses attested.

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 31, 2024

The author also enjoyed the conference's focus on social media and its role in cause marketing. Another post from 2016 recapped the Cause Marketing Forum Conference, describing it as "excellent and full of learning, inspiration, and friendship." There's a real opportunity for nonprofits on TikTok. ✍️ Partnership Notes 1.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2016

M+R surveyed organizations about their onboarding strategies for its 2016 Benchmarks Report and found that "Sixty-four percent of respondents send at least one dedicated welcome message to new subscribers. They may already be following you on social media. Craft a Series of Email Messages.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2023

To make fundraising a little easier for nonprofits, we put together this list of nonprofit fundraising best practices. Each of the items below is a best practice your nonprofit can use to raise crucial funds for your mission. How can you ensure you’ve found the right tools for your nonprofit? Read on to learn more!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

In the digital environment of email, social media, and mobile, we can use storytelling in innovative ways to inspire supporters and donors — and raise more money. Below are six tips for nonprofits that want to use digital storytelling to engage donors and boost giving. Storytelling is the currency of fundraising.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

This means less reach for pages operated by nonprofits and for-profits alike. How Other Nonprofits Have Found Success. Some nonprofits have been able to adapt through clever marketing tactics. The goal was to bring its members into its social media fold and tap into each of their personal and professional networks.

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 6, 2017

Last week I spoke at the annual Engage for Good Conference in Chicago on how nonprofits can dramatically increase their cause marketing success with content marketing. blog, vlog, podcast, etc), email marketing and social media. As of mid-2016 , the society had: 800,000 email addresses - more than 11 times the number they had in 2011.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 29, 2016

Symantec helps nonprofits make their mission possible. What is your nonprofit's mission? Now is the time to send in your nonprofit's story! Our contest begins today, August 29, 2016, and closes September 11, 2016. We'll announce the winners the week of September 26, 2016. August 29, 2016.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Luckily, there are some great Internet safety resources that are specific for healthcare organizations , libraries , seniors , kids , and small offices (like the ones that most nonprofits have). Common Sense Media to the rescue! LFP is a nonprofit and has launched The Library Digital Privacy Pledge of 2015.

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Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2017

Our mighty army of volunteers hosted over 500 free nonprofit technology trainings last year, and we're on track to reach even more organizers this year. hours planning each event, so more than 4,000 volunteer hours were contributed in 2016. Vancouver, British Columbia: How to Manage a Scattered Nonprofit Team.

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