Nonprofit Website Migration Lessons To Save Time, Money, & Headaches February 27, 2023 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: CMS/WebsitesIt’s quite the investment for a nonprofit to get a shiny, new, website. At some point it needs to be done and hopefully, it will last a good long time so you don’t have to make that investment again in 2-3 years. Too often, we have seen nonprofits come to us sooner than they should… Read More
Donor Portals Create a Personalized Digital Experience January 31, 2023 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: CMS/Websites, Design, StrategyYou already know the value of having a well-designed website that leads people to take action. In this time of remote and hybrid work, people would rather save their face-to-face time for their friends and family. 35% of Americans say that “large gatherings, going out, and socializing” are less important since the pandemic (World Economic… Read More
Nonprofit Technology Processes: The Key To Maintaining Clean and Healthy Systems December 27, 2022 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: Non Profit Tips, Support TipsHistorical records are important. When the people who experienced what’s been tried, adapted, and improved are no longer around for us to talk to, these records provide valuable information to learn from. We create delicious food by following the steps on a notecard with an old family recipe. Most great family recipes handed down have… Read More
Nonprofit System Administrator Role In the Technology Movie December 5, 2022 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: Non Profit Tips, Strategy, Support TipsThis year has solidified just how crucial tech is and will be, long-term in nonprofits, and an Administrator is a necessity. Whether you are an “accidental administrator,” or an intentional one, you are the one who leads any technology project and maintains the system once it’s implemented. The nonprofit system administrator has a very important… Read More
Nonprofit Technology Project Management Tips for a Smooth Ride December 2, 2022 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: Non Profit Tips, Strategy, Support TipsIt’s quite a trip to go down the road of getting a new website, CRM, or other system. All too often, nonprofit technology projects are like taking a cross-country road trip riding in an Indy 500 race car: driving into curves so fast the wheels come off the ground and screeching into turns as your… Read More
Nonprofit Programs Need Technology That Drives The Mission October 28, 2022 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: Non Profit Tips, StrategyMost of my career has been in marketing where I had the opportunity to play with all sorts of online technologies from CRM’s, to websites, to autoresponders and more. Then I picked up my marketing skills and decided to put them to use for good in the nonprofit world. I had several jobs in Volunteer… Read More
Nonprofit Technology Needs to Pivot Towards the Future September 2, 2022 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: Non Profit Tips, StrategyIn the Great Tech Pivot of 2020, nonprofits cobbled together technology that would work in a pinch to get them through the pandemic. Now does your nonprofit need to pivot towards the future? Have you ever heard someone try to mash up a couple songs that didn’t quite go together? Maybe they’re in the same… Read More
Nonprofit Technology’s Storytelling Role: How Connected Technologies Make the Most Compelling Story July 29, 2022 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: CRM/AMS, Non Profit Tips, StrategyThere are plenty of resources out there on the topic of how to write and share your nonprofit’s story effectively. It’s a crucial skill for anyone looking to increase donations, volunteers, and program services. What’s often overlooked is nonprofit technology’s role in this storytelling. The technology systems you choose can mean the difference between a… Read More
A Nonprofit System Administrator’s Key to Success is Trust-Building June 28, 2022 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: CMS/Websites, CRM/AMS, Non Profit Tips, StrategyIf you’re reading this post, you probably play at least some part in managing your organization’s technology systems. No one can do this alone. You’ll need support and buy-in across the organization which requires a good amount of trust building. Here are 5 tips to help you get started building trust today. Tip #1: Curiosity… Read More
Nonprofit Technology Whack-A-Mole May 31, 2022 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: CMS/Websites, StrategyHave you ever played this game where plastic moles jump out of a box and you have to whack as many as possible with a hammer? It can be fun and challenging. It can also take a whole lot of energy and focus. It’s one thing to go play and have fun at the arcade,… Read More
Nonprofit Leadership’s Role in Cybersecurity April 25, 2022 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: Non Profit TipsAs technology experts, we cringe every time we hear a story about ransomware and data breaches. We regularly advise our clients on best practices, and provide services to help minimize cybersecurity risk. However, we are not cybersecurity experts, lawyers, or insurance agents. In fact, if your organization experiences a cybersecurity event, there isn’t much we… Read More
Speak Up: Your Tech Success Depends on It April 1, 2022 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: Non Profit TipsAny nonprofit implementing a new system or technology tool knows there will be a learning curve to get it up and running. While you may need to learn a new process, all too often there are times when things aren’t working right or don’t make sense and the tendency is to fight through it. This… Read More
