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Nonprofits Updating PHP: It’s More than Just Clicking the Update Button

by Thinking in: CMS/Websites, Support Tips

As we’ve written about before, your technology systems are comprised of many different software components, each with their own expected upgrade cadence.  These updates are often critically important for addressing serious security risks, and falling behind can also impact your site’s speed and performance. If your website needs the latest PHP major version upgrade (from… Read More

CiviCRM Security for the Long-Term

by Thinking in: CRM/AMS

Your technology systems are comprised of many different software components, each with their own expected upgrade cadence.  These updates can be about adding new features or functionality, but often it’s more straightforward than that: Updates are released to address serious security risks! That means falling behind on updates is a risky proposition; even if things… Read More

Salesforce Dashboards and the Nonprofit Stories They Tell

by Thinking in: Salesforce

It’s essential for nonprofits to regularly report on data and to routinely identify and track important metrics. If you struggle to make sense of your reports, and you’re looking for a new way to visually tell the story of your nonprofit, then I recommend digging into the Salesforce’s built-in Dashboard feature. Dashboards provide you with… Read More

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

by Thinking in: CRM/AMS, Non Profit Tips, Strategy

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

by Thinking in: CMS/Websites, Non Profit Tips, Strategy

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

by Thinking in: CMS/Websites, CRM/AMS, Non Profit Tips, Strategy

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

Engaging Nonprofit Websites That Inspire Action

by Thinking in: CMS/Websites, Design, Strategy

When 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