Drupal 7 End of Life: What it Means for Nonprofits in 2025? January 3, 2025 by Brad DeForest Thinking in: CMS/Websites, DesignWhat are your options for Drupal 7 EOL? On January 5, 2025, Drupal 7 reached its official “End of Life.” This means the Drupal Association no longer provides official support, including security updates. Even with an ominous sounding announcement like “End of Life” nonprofit organizations still have very solid short and long term solutions. These… Read More
3 Ways to Keep Constituents Emotionally Glued to Your Nonprofit Website May 1, 2024 by Brent Delperdang Thinking in: CMS/Websites, DesignYou may not believe this story. In 2006 (which coincidentally is also the same year BackOffice Thinking was founded) there was this single guy, who wanted a wife and a family. He goes to eHarmony.com and signs up for 1 free month. Within the first 2 weeks, he meets a girl. Within 18 months they… Read More
User Experience for Nonprofits: 5 Tips for Improvement May 30, 2023 by Andrew Wainacht Thinking in: Design, StrategyIf your organization has invested in technologies like a CRM, member management system, or website, you understand the critical role these tools can play in building meaningful relationships with donors, volunteers, and stakeholders. However, to truly harness the power of technology, it’s essential to focus on improving the user experience for nonprofits. Technology is a… 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
Engaging Nonprofit Websites That Inspire Action June 7, 2022 by admin Thinking in: CMS/Websites, Design, StrategyWhen we strategize about nonprofit websites for our clients, often the organization’s biggest goal is to get more donors, volunteers, and/or visitors in their doors. Most of the time, there’s a clear “Call to Action” button — a “Join” or “Donate” link that points to a relevant form. But is that first action enough? It… Read More
Create an Effective and Helpful Hub for Nonprofit Members March 30, 2022 by Brad DeForest Thinking in: CMS/Websites, DesignDoes your nonprofit have an area of your website that requires members or constituents to login? Call it a Dashboard, Portal, or a Membership Center – whatever the name, you can think of it as a “homepage” for the constituent or member, and this can be enormously valuable to your audience. To provide the best… Read More
Improve Your Drupal Content Management Experience February 22, 2022 by Brad DeForest Thinking in: CMS/Websites, DesignContent management for your website should be easy, even if your site is highly complex. Over the years, we have continually improved the backend experience for the Drupal websites we develop. Our goal is to make it easier for administrators at nonprofit organizations to manage existing content and create new content. We have been focused… Read More
The Sausage Making of a Website: Considerations for Upgrading February 8, 2022 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: CMS/Websites, Design, Non Profit TipsHave you ever heard the expression “watching the sausage get made”? You usually don’t get to see sausage being made, you just buy it or eat it. We, at BackOffice Thinking, are making some sausage (our own website) right now. So, we thought we’d give you a peek into how it’s made. The good news… Read More
CiviCRM Flags of Importance February 2, 2022 by Lesley A. Carter Thinking in: CRM/AMS, DesignHave you ever looked at your summary screen in CiviCRM and wondered where a donor is in the cycle? Do you want to know, at a quick glance, the status of a member? We have a small, easy, dream come true, enhancement just for you. You can include global CiviCRM flags of importance for everyone.… Read More
Creating a Mission Delivery Platform – Video July 19, 2021 by Paul Keogan Thinking in: CMS/Websites, Design, StrategyIs your website serving as a true “mission delivery platform” for your nonprofit? In this video, Paul Keogan, Founder and CEO of BackOffice Thinking, shares how to make sure your digital experience is successfully engaging your audience. To learn more about how to make sure your digital experience helps deliver on your mission, check out… Read More
4 Signs Your Nonprofit is Ready for a Digital Transformation June 22, 2021 by Paul Keogan Thinking in: Design, Non Profit TipsAre you working with outdated digital systems and technologies that cause unnecessary pain and frustration? Is your nonprofit ready for a digital transformation?
How Accessible Is Your Nonprofit Website? May 25, 2021 by Brad DeForest Thinking in: CMS/Websites, DesignHow accessible is your website? Was accessibility a consideration when your website was designed? When we work with our clients, digital accessibility is a key focus of our work. If your website is to be a true “mission delivery platform,” helping you fully achieve your organization’s goals, it needs to serve all your constituents. Your… Read More
