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Non Profit Tips

Nonprofit Data Hygiene: Take Time Now, Save Time Later

February 24, 2023 by admin Thinking in: Non Profit Tips, Strategy, Support Tips

nonprofit data hygiene toothbrushes

Written 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 Tips

Keys to nonprofit technology processes

Historical 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 Tips

Nonprofit System Administrator Role in the Technology Movie is Director

This 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 Tips

Nonprofit Technology Project Management Race Car

It’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 Tips

Shiny New Nonprofit Technology Batteries

Ah, 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, Strategy

Nonprofit Programs Planning

Most 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, Strategy

Scary Stories of Nonprofit Projects - Ghost Picture

Do 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, Strategy

DJ mix board

In 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, Strategy

Reading Statue

There 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, Strategy

nonprofit websites must be measured

A 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, Strategy

Nonprofit System Administrator Getting Help

If 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 Tips

Security

As 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

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