
Management Features (320)
Why Nonprofits Must Pay Attention to Protecting Their Data
- Monday, 03 February 2020
- Management Features
- Written by Scott Koegler
With all the recent news about data breaches in organizations and the increase in the amount of data that companies collect, data protection is now required more than ever. It’s time to consider the best practices that can help your nonprofit to secure the future of data and its online presence entirely. With more nonprofits now collecting data from donors and using it in their activities, the call for regulation and privacy has increased.
Read more...Nonprofits Should Look at These Technologies that Will be Important in 2020
- Monday, 27 January 2020
- Management Features
- Written by Scott Koegler
Like for-profit businesses, nonprofit organizations also face many challenges, most of which are due to the overall trends in the industry. These trends keep shifting the direction that nonprofits want to take as they continuously change. As the New Year begins, it is wise to expect, understand and prepare for how these changing trends might influence your nonprofit going forward. Below are the industry trends that every nonprofit should keep an eye on in 2020.
Read more...Social Media is Driving Nonprofit Giving
- Monday, 30 December 2019
- Management Features
- Written by Scott Koegler
Digital marketing is a fantastic way for many industries, and nonprofits to expand into this sphere. However, many charities have failed to make use of this method of marketing as many of them still rely on offline-based marketing methods such as the use of flyers and marketing emails. Although it is undeniable that these offline tactics are essential in maintaining a balanced marketing plan, organizations that are rigid in adopting modern methods of marketing such as social media are missing out on opportunities of increased reach and donations that they could have obtained from social media users. This is however changing fast.
Read more...More Nonprofits Are Considering Cryptocurrency as Part of Their Strategies
- Monday, 02 December 2019
- Management Features
- Written by Scott Koegler
Since cryptocurrency came into existence, many industries have entered the race as either investors, users or have accepted it as a form of payment by their customers. Owing to the reception of cryptocurrency as a method of payment by many industries and individuals, more nonprofits are now exploring the possibility of using this method in their strategies. UNICEF is one of the nonprofits that can now receive, keep and disburse digital currency through its UNICEF Cryptocurrency Fund which was launched a few months ago. With a vast knowledge in blockchain, UNICEF will also adopt other cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether in funding its activities to benefit children and young people.
Read more...Watch These Trends And Discover How They Can Help Your Nonprofit Do Better In 2020
- Sunday, 03 November 2019
- Management Features
- Written by Scott Koegler
For over a decade now, fundraising trends have advanced swiftly. Most of the changes that occurred can be linked to the advancement of technology and the impact the internet is having on individuals. However, some of the changes are directly associated with changes in cultural and societal norms. Nonprofits have not been left behind. Large nonprofits are now using technological solutions to reach donors through various platforms.
Read more...Don't Shy Away From Technology to Boost Your Nonprofit Donations
- Sunday, 06 October 2019
- Management Features
- Written by Scott Koegler
As technology continues gaining momentum in various industries, automation of tasks is one of the areas that has attracted attention of many business leaders. For your nonprofits, automation of tasks that were initially done manually will allow your organization to spend more of its time on fundraising and other causes. With technology, time and resources that you could have spent maintaining your nonprofit can be used to grow the organization. Lack of proper ways of reducing spending can affect growth of an organization, and these costs can be detrimental to the mission of your nonprofit as donors are now focused on transparency. Here are a few tips on how you can use technology to boost your nonprofit.
Read more...5 ways to increase click-through rates for your nonprofit efforts
- Friday, 06 September 2019
- Management Features
- Written by Scott Koegler
To succeed in email marketing, one of the main things to keep in mind is your objectives or goals for every email sent. Do you intend to get more reactions? Increase the number of subscribers? Improve the click-through rates of your emails? In most cases, we all want to achieve all the above. To get there however, you have to put in the effort because it’s always a work in progress. Below are 5 strategies you can adopt to increase click-through rates for your nonprofit. But first you need to know what contributes to a good email click-through rate.
Read more...Other Social Media Platforms for Nonprofits
- Friday, 06 September 2019
- Management Features
- Written by Jennifer Flaten
Facebook is the dominant social media platform. Nonprofits flocked to the site because of its ease of use and the fact that “everyone is on it. However, Facebook’s relentless tweaking of its algorithms and its profit driven approach makes it is a challenge for anyone, let alone nonprofits to be seen on the platform. Sure, you can “boost” your posts, but unless you have a larger advertising budget a $5 boost won’t broaden your reach by that much.
Read more...Nonprofits can do better if they address these 4 issues as they attempt to leverage big data
- Monday, 05 August 2019
- Management Features
- Written by Scott Koegler
Many people believe that nonprofits are technologically outdated. However, as a group, nonprofits are shedding this stereotype as they adopt and use modern technologies such as big data, currently one of the leading buzzwords in businesses. Despite some nonprofits using big data, they miss some critical steps that can add value for them. Here are 4 things to review in your nonprofit’s efforts to leverage big data.
Read more...5 Challenges Faced by Nonprofits in 2019
- Friday, 05 July 2019
- Management Features
- Written by Scott Koegler
Running a nonprofit organization can be extremely rewarding but can also be highly challenging. These issues are what many nonprofits go through today. Lack of adequate preparation for these issues may be catastrophic and can even lead to closure. From changes that take place in the environment such as changing regulations and tax code to increasing competition for both donors and volunteers, managing a nonprofit can prove hard for many. However, these challenges if managed and overcome can make a not-for-profit not only successful but also rewarding. Below are some of the challenges that you should know in your mission to achieve what you desire in operations:
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