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
Connected Islands: A Story of Nonprofit Opportunity February 25, 2022 by Dave Schafer Thinking in: CRM/AMS, Non Profit TipsWith people in the field, and remote work causing staff to be more spread out, it’s imperative nonprofits have connected systems. Over the years, nonprofits collect different technologies for different departments. As part of the everyday busy-ness of nonprofits, staff and volunteers are responsible for collecting data. It’s as if each department is gathering data… 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
Tech Time Savers for Nonprofits December 17, 2021 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: Non Profit TipsTime is usually in short supply at the end of the year. Reports are due, you’re planning for the next year, and/or you’re wrapping up the end-of-year fundraising campaign. It’s busy! The last thing you want to do is have to go into your fundraising software and unravel an error that’s been several months in… Read More
Salesforce Dynamic Gauges for Visualizing Goals December 17, 2021 by admin Thinking in: CRM/AMS, Non Profit Tips, SalesforceIt’s that time of year! Hot chocolate, holidays, and end of year reports. You worked all year, pushing yourself and your organization to meet your goals. Now is the time to for your nonprofit to make the extra effort and really show how much amazing work you have accomplished. Salesforce is here to help with… Read More
Quiz: How Can You Improve Your Digital Experience? August 6, 2021 by Paul Keogan Thinking in: Non Profit TipsWhen it comes to supporting the many goals of your nonprofit, no one element is as important as your overall digital experience. A high-performing website can help you better engage with your constituents, drive the actions that are most important to your nonprofit, and support your overarching mission. How does your site measure up, and… Read More
How to Create A Nonprofit Mission Delivery Platform July 29, 2021 by Paul Keogan Thinking in: CMS/Websites, Non Profit Tips, StrategyWhen your website and CRM are integrated seamlessly, they magnify the impact of your mission, transform your constituent experience, and empower your team. Once you see how technology can help advance your mission, you’ll never look back. Utilizing the right tools, in the right way, will set your organization up for success for years to… 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?
The Key to a Connected Land Trust — Video March 11, 2021 by admin Thinking in: CRM/AMS, Non Profit Tips, Salesforce, Strategy, Support TipsAt BackOffice Thinking, we talk a lot about the important of land trusts being “connected.” But what does that actually mean? In this new video, founder and CEO Paul Keogan gives you the key to making your land trust better connected. To learn more about the future of land trust technology, read our new eBook,… Read More
Guide for Land Trust Stewardship Directors: Solve Your Database Management Headaches February 16, 2021 by admin Thinking in: CRM/AMS, Non Profit Tips, Salesforce, Strategy, Support TipsPicture this: You’ve just taken on a new stewardship director role and are scrolling through dozens of spreadsheets to find the data you need for a monitoring report. Meanwhile, your colleague is calling from the field to ask where exactly that illegal deer stand is, because she doesn’t have access to that information unless she’s… Read More
Guide for Land Trusts: How a Unified Database Elevates Your Operations February 15, 2021 by admin Thinking in: CRM/AMS, Non Profit Tips, Salesforce, StrategyOn any given day at your land trust, you’ll see numerous activities happening at once. From fundraising to conservation to stewardship and monitoring, there are always critical wheels in motion to support the mission at the heart of all you do—the preservation of the land. With often-limited resources, it can be difficult to carry out… Read More
