The online world is a noisy place. Charities increasingly have to find new ways to cut through the clutter, get their message out there, and drive donations. A charity’s website is an excellent way to do just that. Research has shown that people who donate directly through a charity’s website are more likely to remember […]
Jorge Valencia began his tenure as the Point Foundation’s Executive Director and CEO in January 2007. He brings Point a wealth of experience in managing and growing non-profit organizations, a proven ability to design and manage the infrastructure of expanding organizations, and extensive experience with, and sensitivity to, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) […]
By Beth Bacon, PIR Senior Director of Policy and Privacy It’s been several years since the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was introduced. While the initial flurry of privacy notice updates that plagued your inbox has subsided, the importance of establishing a responsible approach to protecting your customer or donor data remains. To help […]
What is personal data? Most privacy and data protection legislation defines personal data as any information, or combination of information, that can identify an individual. Great. Super clear, right? Let’s think about it this way. You can have different pieces of personal data, such as a donor’s first name and mailing address. The first name […]
Aniya Butler is a 16 year-old student activist with Youth vs. Apocalypse. She is the Hip Hop & Climate Justice Coordinator and also has leadership roles in the Lead Circle, No One Is Disposable team, and Organizational Management Team member. The organization provides opportunities for students of all ages to step up and make a […]
Trust is essential to any charity – for their relationships with donors, service users, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike. According to a Charity Commission report, trust in the charity sector in 2022 is regarded as “higher than most other parts of society”. Due to a number of scandals, however, the public remains skeptical about how […]
This video provides key information on how you can keep your .ORG domain secure, a vital part of maintaining and growing your organization. To learn more, check out our resources on the Domain Lifecycle and Trademark Watching best practices.
Listen to the full podcast here: Trust is bread and butter to charities. Without it, they struggle to build meaningful relationships with donors and beneficiaries, raise funds, and deliver much-needed services to the communities they serve. Responsible use of technology only reinforces a charity’s commitment to act in its audiences’ best interests. It can make […]
It is possible to build a recognizable and impactful non-profit brand. Think about AARP, UNICEF or the World Wildlife Foundation. Still, there may be internal challenges regarding time, energy, and resources on branding. Yet statistics show that building a solid and recognizable non-profit brand can have enormous pay offs. The Harvard Business Review noted an […]