September 21, 2022 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising / 0 comments
This article was originally posted on NonProfit PRO’s Nonprofit Tech Matters blog. As a fundraising professional, you’re probably gearing up for year-end appeals. You’re thinking about things like when you’ll get started, how many communications you’ll send and through what channels, and what will be the focus of your messages. But here’s one thing you […]
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Why it’s Important for Nonprofits to Get Past Tech Anxiety
January 25, 2023 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising / 0 comments
Even when you know that it’s time to upgrade your nonprofit’s software, you might find yourself with anxious thoughts. For example: Our staff is already overloaded with work; moving to new software technology would be too hard. It would take too long to move to new software. I’m not sure the time, effort, and cost […]
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Using Technology to Adapt to Modern Fundraising Challenges
December 21, 2022 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising / 0 comments
This article was originally posted on the NonProfit PRO Nonprofit Tech Matters blog. Fundraising today can seem more challenging than ever. There are multiple ways to communicate with constituents – from text and social media to email and direct mail. People expect more personalized communications. And economic uncertainty might make you question if people will […]
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Best Practices for Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Participant Portals
November 30, 2022 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising / 0 comments
When it comes to peer-to-peer fundraising, recruiting participants for your peer-to-peer event/campaign is an important first step. But the real key to success is to get participants actively fundraising. It’s important to help participants by providing fundraising tools, tips, and encouragement throughout the campaign or event. One of the best ways to do this is […]
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Addressing Nonprofit Staff Turnover with Technology Training
November 16, 2022 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising / 0 comments
This article was originally posted on NonProfit PRO’s Nonprofit Tech Matters blog. If you’ve worked in the nonprofit sector for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard colleagues talk about the high rate of staff turnover in the industry. Pinpointing that rate seems to be tricky – especially over the past few years – as […]
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The Importance of Becoming a Digital-First Nonprofit
October 5, 2022 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising / 1 comment
At this point, it’s no secret that many nonprofits switched to online communications during the pandemic when it was the only feasible way to reach donors and build relationships. Those organization that had already begun communicating digitally before the pandemic had a head start. Today, nonprofits have the choice to return to pre-pandemic business as […]
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Are You Tech-Ready for End of Year Fundraising?
September 21, 2022 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising / 0 comments
This article was originally posted on NonProfit PRO’s Nonprofit Tech Matters blog. As a fundraising professional, you’re probably gearing up for year-end appeals. You’re thinking about things like when you’ll get started, how many communications you’ll send and through what channels, and what will be the focus of your messages. But here’s one thing you […]
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How to Streamline Check-in and Event-Day Processes for Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Events
September 14, 2022 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising / 0 comments
Many of us who work and participate in the peer-to-peer fundraising world are excited to return to in-person events. The day-of excitement for a run, walk, or ride just can’t be beat. But as a nonprofit professional, you might not be so excited to return to a few things: Assembling, alphabetizing, and distributing participant check-in […]
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How to Determine the True Cost of New Software for Your Nonprofit
August 24, 2022 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising / 0 comments
This article was originally posted on NonProfit PRO’s Nonprofit Tech Matters blog. When it’s time for new software for your nonprofit, one of the first things you’ll need to know is how much the technology will cost. In other words, will it work within your budget? That might sound simple – you just visit a […]
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Uncover Trends in Your Donor Data to Improve Your Fundraising
August 4, 2022 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising / 0 comments
Most nonprofits are continually thinking about new ways to improve fundraising results. But one often overlooked resource for boosting fundraising that every nonprofit has is donor data. Your donor data can tell you a lot about your donors. It can give you insights that tell you things like: Who’s giving – What are the various […]
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How to Know When it’s Time for New Software for Your Nonprofit: 3 Signs
July 20, 2022 / by Mark Becker / Fundraising, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising / 0 comments
This article was originally posted on NonProfit PRO’s blog. What do you do when you have a nagging feeling that it’s time for new software for your nonprofit, but you aren’t quite sure? Or when you suddenly realize that you’ve been using the same software for several years and start to wonder if there’s something better […]
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