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Nonprofit Technology’s Storytelling Role: How Connected Technologies Make the Most Compelling Story

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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

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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

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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

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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

Speak Up: Your Tech Success Depends on It

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Any 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

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With 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

Tech Time Savers for Nonprofits

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Time 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

Quiz: How Can You Improve Your Digital Experience?

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When 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