User Experience for Nonprofits: 5 Tips for Improvement May 30, 2023 by Andrew Wainacht Thinking in: Design, StrategyIf your organization has invested in technologies like a CRM, member management system, or website, you understand the critical role these tools can play in building meaningful relationships with donors, volunteers, and stakeholders. However, to truly harness the power of technology, it’s essential to focus on improving the user experience for nonprofits. Technology is a… Read More
Nonprofit Data Collection: Outlining the Story May 4, 2023 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: CRM/AMS, Salesforce, StrategyBefore you write a story, it’s a good idea to create an outline so you can see how the structure comes together and elaborate from there. The same applies to the stories you tell through data collection in nonprofit organizations. First you need a story concept, then you can create an outline with all the… Read More
Nonprofit Center of Excellence for Technology April 28, 2023 by Andrew Wainacht Thinking in: Non Profit Tips, StrategyNonprofit organizations, like any business, are increasingly relying on technologies like CRMs to carry out their missions and achieve their goals. From fundraising to program management, technology plays a crucial role in helping nonprofits more effectively engage with their constituents and execute on their missions. Managing that technology however can be a daunting task for… Read More
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
Donor Portals Create a Personalized Digital Experience January 31, 2023 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: CMS/Websites, Design, StrategyYou already know the value of having a well-designed website that leads people to take action. In this time of remote and hybrid work, people would rather save their face-to-face time for their friends and family. 35% of Americans say that “large gatherings, going out, and socializing” are less important since the pandemic (World Economic… Read More
Nonprofit Open Source Systems. Are They Really Free? January 28, 2023 by Paul Keogan Thinking in: CMS/Websites, CRM/AMS, StrategyIt’s enticing to think about having a free CRM or website, especially for nonprofit organizations that have other places they’d rather spend their donor or grant dollars. If that’s what you’re after, are open source systems the way to go? Well, maybe! The biggest misconception about open source systems is that they’re free to use.… Read More
Nonprofit Password Management December 29, 2022 by Jeremy DeLong Thinking in: Strategy, Support TipsWhat does password management look like at your nonprofit organization? While you may have password setting policies in your systems (see our Salesforce password security tips here for ideas), do you know how your users are storing their login information? Are passwords saved in browsers, on physical notepads, and/or in shared documents? Is there even… 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
IT Solutions for Nonprofits – Why engage with a managed service provider? December 4, 2022 by admin Thinking in: CRM/AMS, Strategy, Support TipsA guest post by our partners at CloudScale 365. When you work for or manage a nonprofit organization, you are usually limited in resources and need to do multiple activities internally or by yourself. Often you need to fight IT challenges, which are vital for your organization’s success and security. Some of them are data… 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
