Nonprofit Tech Firm Offers Covid Impact Tracker to Boost Giving and Volunteering
The data is gathered directly from local nonprofits, which enter information about canceled fundraising events and program-revenue disruptions.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor
Nonprofit Tech Outfits Offer Solutions During Pandemic
For issues relating to health care, education, counseling, and more, nonprofits that specialize in tech solutions are finding ways to adapt and serve new needs.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor
What One Nonprofit Has Learned About Telework After a Bumpy Start
San Francisco Baykeeper has started video coffee hours and happy hours to stay connected as employees work from home.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
The executive directors of 11 major nonprofits released a letter at the Davos World Economic Forum calling on Icann’s board to block the sale just as Democratic members of the House and Senate opposed the sale, along with a coalition of charity regulators.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor
Workplace Giving at a Crossroads
New technology gives employees more choices. Will it be enough to stem declining participation?
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Facebook Gives Researchers Too Little Data to Complete Project, Donor Says
A foundation-supported partnership with the social-media giant to study the effects of social media on democracy has stalled because the scholars weren’t satisfied with the data Facebook provided, says John Arnold.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Nonprofits Prepare for Fight Over Future of Dot-Org Domain
Charities are deeply worried about the proposed sale of the infrastructure behind the internet’s dot-org domain to a for-profit company, saying it raises the potential for skyrocketing fees and censorship.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor
Facebook Rolls Out Fundraising Feature for Video-Game Livestreamers
Gamers who broadcast themselves playing can choose a charity for their viewers to support while they play.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
GoFundMe Expands Nonprofit Fundraising Offerings
Starting in November, the company will add new features, including stronger data capabilities and a donate button.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How to Incorporate Text Messaging Into Your Fundraising
Nonprofit officials and development consultants offer advice on how organizations can use text messaging to bring in donations.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
10 Questions a Nonprofit Should Ask Before Selecting an A.I. Provider
How to understand and evaluate the services and products offered by artificial-intelligence companies
By France Hoang
Contributor
Craig Newmark Gives $6 Million to Consumer Reports for Tech Research and Privacy
The money from the Craigslist founder will go toward research into small products, apps, and digital services and will help consumers stand up to big tech and privacy breaches.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Alexa Prompts Users to Donate to Red Nose Day
Amazon’s smart speaker is offering to help people make a voice-activated gift to the campaign against childhood poverty.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
How a University Used Data Analytics to Improve Fundraising — and You Can, Too
Data shapes fundraising strategies and performance evaluations at the University of Iowa.
By BRENNEN JENSEN
Contributor
New Ways to Try to Avoid Tech Meltdowns
Early-bird pledges that are processed when online systems are less busy are helping to ease the load on essential software during philanthropy marathons.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
What the Future Might Hold for A.I. and Fundraising
Big advances in fundraising are closer than you might think — like sophisticated chatbots that answer potential supporters’ questions. Or artificial intelligence that can predict which issues will most likely resonate with a particular donor.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor