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
Engaging Nonprofit Websites That Inspire Action June 7, 2022 by admin Thinking in: CMS/Websites, Design, StrategyWhen we strategize about nonprofit websites for our clients, often the organization’s biggest goal is to get more donors, volunteers, and/or visitors in their doors. Most of the time, there’s a clear “Call to Action” button — a “Join” or “Donate” link that points to a relevant form. But is that first action enough? It… Read More
CiviCRM Functionality and Features Evaluation June 1, 2022 by Lesley A. Carter Thinking in: CRM/AMS, Strategy, Support TipsMany of us wander through our day not thinking too much about why we do routine tasks, whether they still work or if we might be able to save time with an adjustment or two. Life is busy, so we just do it. Then down the line we find out that because of our routine… Read More
Nonprofit Technology Whack-A-Mole May 31, 2022 by Kristen Beireis Thinking in: CMS/Websites, StrategyHave you ever played this game where plastic moles jump out of a box and you have to whack as many as possible with a hammer? It can be fun and challenging. It can also take a whole lot of energy and focus. It’s one thing to go play and have fun at the arcade,… Read More
Proactive Cybersecurity Action for Your Website and CiviCRM April 26, 2022 by Linda Wu Pagano Thinking in: CMS/Websites, CRM/AMS, StrategyAnyone who owns a home finds themselves doing some kind of maintenance. Tuning up the heating & air conditioning, cleaning off the siding, replacing roof tiles that come off in storms, and more. We all know that keeping up with these ongoing tasks helps prevent bigger problems later. It’s exactly the same when it comes… Read More
Protect Your WordPress Ecosystem April 23, 2022 by Brent Delperdang Thinking in: CMS/Websites, StrategyWordPress is a platform with an open source ecosystem full of options and flexibility. Did you know nearly a third of all websites are built on WordPress? This is one of the many reasons it is a great nonprofit website builder…. and this also makes it a prime target for security threats. Are you paying… Read More
From Manual to Automatic: A Nonprofit integration of CiviCRM & MobileCause February 23, 2022 by Kevin Stanek Thinking in: CRM/AMS, StrategyWhen we talk about manual vs. automatic, usually cars come to mind. A lot of people love a manual transmission because they feel more in control and they like the feeling of shifting gears. There’s just something about that rev of the engine that’s fun. When it comes to our technology systems, “manual” processes are… Read More
We ♥ Engagement Plans January 28, 2022 by admin Thinking in: CRM/AMS, Salesforce, StrategyPlanning an engagement? This Valentine’s Day, take a moment to show some love to your own process and constituents by exploring Engagement Plans, a Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack feature. Engagement Plans allow you to easily and efficiently create a series of multiple tasks related to a process. Engagement Plans are great for any process that… 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
Creating a Mission Delivery Platform – Video July 19, 2021 by Paul Keogan Thinking in: CMS/Websites, Design, StrategyIs your website serving as a true “mission delivery platform” for your nonprofit? In this video, Paul Keogan, Founder and CEO of BackOffice Thinking, shares how to make sure your digital experience is successfully engaging your audience. To learn more about how to make sure your digital experience helps deliver on your mission, check out… Read More
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