Working with Leadership to Get Updated or New Nonprofit Software Needed October 28, 2024 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: Non Profit Tips, StrategyTechnology is essential for nonprofits to operate efficiently and effectively. However, it can be challenging to get leadership on board with the need for updated or new nonprofit software. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips for working with leadership or your board to get the technology your nonprofit needs. 1. Identify the… Read More
Evaluating Technology for Successful Year-End Giving Campaigns September 26, 2024 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: Non Profit Tips, StrategyAs your nonprofit prepares for its year end giving campaign, it’s essential to assess your technology infrastructure in advance. The right tools can streamline your fundraising efforts, enhance donor engagement, and ultimately help reach your goals. Running successful year-end giving campaigns, learning from past experience. Take a look at what worked well in other campaigns,… Read More
Nonprofit Strategic Planning and Technology August 29, 2024 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: Non Profit Tips, StrategyNonprofit strategic planning is a big part of planning for the future of your organization. It’s common to think about mission, vision, general operations, increasing donations, and so forth. What is often overlooked in a strategic plan is technology, leaving too many organizations scrambling for funds with a short deadline and trying to replace or… Read More
The Role of Leadership in Nonprofit Technology July 25, 2024 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: Non Profit Tips, StrategyPreviously, we shared the importance of having a Center of Excellence (CoE) to oversee your nonprofit’s technology. Including leadership in nonprofit technology through this “committee” is a key to the ROI on any technology investment. It’s a common refrain: “I don’t do technology.” But the truth is everyone in your organization uses it in some… Read More
Nonprofit Database Management is More than Just Knowing Technology June 21, 2024 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: CRM/AMS, Non Profit Tips, StrategyWhen you think about nonprofit database management, what do you think of? Your mind probably jumps to questions of what platform is involved, and what technical skills the admin has. We talk a lot about the importance of choosing the right technology systems for your nonprofit, but once the tool is selected: The most important… Read More
Resistance to Change in Nonprofit Technology: 6 Tips for Leadership Success April 2, 2024 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: Non Profit Tips, StrategyTransitioning to a new technology platform can be a daunting task for any organization, but for nonprofits, it can feel especially disruptive. Many staff members, particularly those accustomed to established systems, may show resistance to change. This hesitation can slow down the adoption process and hinder the full potential of the new system. As a… Read More
Boosting Nonprofit CRM Adoption at Your Organization March 29, 2024 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: CRM/AMS, StrategyYou’ve invested in your CRM to streamline your nonprofit’s operations and help better execute on your mission. Great! But if your team is hesitant to use the system consistently, those benefits will remain out of reach. If that sounds familiar, don’t worry — you’re not alone! Let’s take a look at some common CRM roadblocks… Read More
Nonprofit System Backups: Create a Fortress March 5, 2024 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: Non Profit Tips, StrategyThe last thing any nonprofit wants is lost donor data, fundraising campaigns grinding to a halt, and the website going dark. Of course, these disasters can be minimized when you have backups in place. Last month, we shared a roundup of policies and processes you’ll want to make sure are in place. This month, let’s… Read More
Imminent Changes Impacting Email Deliverability February 1, 2024 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: Support TipsEmail Deliverability Changes in 2024 It’s here! Today is the day Google and Yahoo have made email deliverability changes all nonprofits need to pay attention to. Sending email through your CRM or an Email provider such as MailChimp or Constant Contact, now requires some extra settings. Whether your organization sends 5000 messages a day to… Read More
Nonprofit Technology Policies and Processes: Increasing Security, Long-Term Budget Planning, and Longevity January 29, 2024 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: StrategyEvery person in a nonprofit interacts with technology on a daily basis, no matter their role. Do you have clear processes and policies in place to guide the usage of technology in your nonprofit? You (hopefully!) follow a set of processes and policies for your mission-oriented work: your “standard operating procedures” for programs, volunteer management,… Read More
Five Nonprofit Technology Project Management Hacks to Stay On Time and On Budget December 6, 2023 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: Non Profit Tips, StrategyWe’ve discussed the four most important tips for planning ahead to create a smooth ride for nonprofit project management. Your implementation team has the roadmap in their head, knows the general path, and guides the experience, but there are so many ways to get to your destination. It’s important that you, as the Project Manager,… Read More
Year-End Fundraising Campaigns: The Missing Piece October 26, 2023 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: CMS/Websites, CRM/AMS, Non Profit Tips, Strategy, Support TipsGiving Tuesday and year-end fundraising campaigns are almost upon us – are your technology systems prepared? Have you ever worked on a big jigsaw puzzle, and just when you’re about to complete the picture, you discover the final piece is missing? Oh, the aggravation of being left with that one little gap in the center,… Read More
