Nonprofit Data Hygiene: Take Time Now, Save Time Later February 24, 2023 by admin Thinking in: Non Profit Tips, Strategy, Support TipsWritten By: Molly Riordan and Allie Tabberer Does your nonprofit practice good data hygiene? Just like brushing your teeth every day is a good way to prevent dental problems down the road, establishing good habits around data will help keep your technology systems healthy and functional. While overlooking good data hygiene might not cause cavities,… 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
Shiny New Nonprofit Technology? Don’t Forget the Batteries! October 31, 2022 by Lesley A. Carter Thinking in: Non Profit Tips, Strategy, Support TipsAh, your organization has just upgraded to a shiny new nonprofit technology system. The staff has been learning how to use it, you’ve made sure everyone has access, and you’re excited to reap all the benefits this new system can offer. Once you’ve unwrapped the package and started playing, it’s easy to become so enamored… 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
Scary Stories of Nonprofit Technology Projects September 30, 2022 by Michelle Paul Thinking in: CMS/Websites, CRM/AMS, Non Profit Tips, StrategyDo you have scary stories of nonprofit technology projects from the past? Does it make the hair on your neck stand up every time you think about using a particular system? Are you terrified at the very idea of adding a new tech tool at your organization? How many nonprofits could sit around a campfire… 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
Nonprofit Websites Must Be Measured, Optimized, and Refactored June 29, 2022 by Brad DeForest Thinking in: CMS/Websites, Non Profit Tips, StrategyA well-designed nonprofit website will get some attention, putting forth a strong brand image and prompting engagement from your audience. But the work doesn’t end with the initial launch of your site – if you want to increase donations and/or sign-ups over time, you need to measure, optimize, and refactor. Here at BackOffice Thinking, we… 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 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
