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
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
Nonprofit Salesforce Admin: It’s Ok to Ask for Help! January 31, 2024 by Andrew Wainacht Thinking in: Non Profit Tips, StrategyManaging a powerful platform like Salesforce comes with a unique set of challenges and this is especially true in the resource strapped nonprofit space. As a Nonprofit Salesforce Admin, I’m sure you’re used to wearing many hats and employing a “get it done” attitude. You don’t have to go it alone. In fact, nobody can… 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
Nonprofit Digital Security Policies September 27, 2023 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: Non Profit Tips, StrategyIs your nonprofit’s digital security policy keeping you safe? Or is it hidden away, gathering dust? You can think of your organization’s digital security policies as the intricate threads of a spider’s web, crucial for both protection and efficiency. Much like how a spider’s web is strategically designed to collect food and offer shelter, nonprofit… Read More
Strengthen Donor Trust Through Technology September 1, 2023 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: Non Profit Tips, StrategyImagine going to an amusement park and you’re excited for a day of fun! The signage getting into the park is confusing and you spend 15 minutes just figuring out how to access the parking lot. As you approach the entrance, you can ALMOST read the name of the park over the entrance as the… Read More
A Nonprofit Technology Adventure: Taming the Digital Wilderness July 31, 2023 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: Non Profit Tips, StrategyNavigating the vast amount of nonprofit technology options can sometimes feel like trekking through a dense jungle. Fear not! Let us guide you on a nonprofit technology adventure through this digital wilderness, so you can find the right systems to enhance engagement, impact, and efficiency. Embrace the Unpredictable Jungle Think of you and your team… Read More
Nonprofit Technology Committee: A Strategy for Long-Term Efficiency & Effectiveness July 5, 2023 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: Non Profit Tips, StrategyWho holds the big picture of your nonprofits’ technology environment? Are there different people in charge of your CRM, CMS, volunteer, financial, and ticketing systems? Do they meet regularly to talk about the different technologies they administrate? There comes a point in the life of many growing nonprofits where the short-term strategies of disparate technology… Read More