19 06 0
Over the past few years, more nonprofits have begun using SMS or text messaging in their communications toolbox, and for good reasons. While constituents without stable housing may lack a mailing address or reliable internet access, a mobile phone is always available. Organizations that work internationally find that in many parts of the world, communication […]
12 06 0
Do you ever feel as if you’re swimming in a sea of nonprofit technology terms and you aren’t always sure what they mean? If so, you aren’t alone. At Cathexis Partners, we often have nonprofits ask us to define technical terms for them. And it makes sense — nonprofits are focused on their mission, […]
25 05 1
You may be familiar with some of the benefits of using WordPress for nonprofit websites: It’s relatively inexpensive, easy to update, and offers a great deal of flexibility. But, is your nonprofit ready for WordPress? Here are a few questions to ask yourself to find out if WordPress may be right for your organization’s website: […]
9 05 0
How many Facebook friends do you have? And for how many of these friends do you have a current email address? It’s a safe bet your answer to the first question is a much higher number than your answer to the second question. This is a great illustration of why it’s so important to make […]
25 04 0
For those of us who work with nonprofit organizations, the implications of a world in which everyone has a smartphone are huge. With such unprecedented internet access, the ability to donate to nonprofits is right in everyone’s pockets, every single day. So is your nonprofit ready and able to take advantage of mobile fundraising? There […]
18 04 0
Choosing peer-to-peer fundraising software for your nonprofit requires thought and research. One important area to consider is the software’s user interface capabilities. People of all ages expect more these days from their online experience. As they participate in your peer-to-peer fundraising event or campaign, they compare their online experience to that of other peer-to-peer events, […]
12 04 0
Data has become more important than ever to nonprofits, especially those in the peer-to-peer fundraising space. Massive increases in charitable giving conducted through multiple devices (phone, tablets, desktops) driven by multiple marketing channels (social, mobile, search, etc.) has grown exponentially over the last several years. This has generated an enormous amount of data, creating an opportunity for organizations to […]
6 04 1
As a nonprofit professional, you likely understand the importance of constituent engagement and sending regular communications to your constituents and donors to keep them informed. You may also know that to connect more deeply with constituents and donors, you should target various audiences with tailored messages that make those audiences feel closer to your nonprofit. […]
29 03 1
When selecting peer-to-peer fundraising software for your nonprofit, an important area to consider is the software’s engagement capabilities. Email marketing is a vital part of an organization’s multi-channel communication strategy, but it can be time-consuming to manage. Automating as much of this type of communication as possible frees your team to focus on other aspects […]
24 03 0
Cathexis Partners’ Founder, Mark Becker, shares peer-to-peer fundraising perspectives on camera at Blackbaud’s Social Good Media Lounge at the 2017 NTC conference in Washington, D.C. Mark has more than 20 years of IT experience in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors.