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@BackOfficeThink

Sharing tips to improve ROI on CRMs, websites and other technology so nonprofits can focus on their mission. https://teapaw.org/t.co/3Io0y30FAE #nptech

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Joined June 2011
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Happy New Year to all our nonprofit friends. We are looking forward to see how technology improves. What are you looking forward to? #Nonprofit #NPTech #Technology #Fundraising #BackOfficeThinking #NPTechSuccess
Black cubes with gold 2025 on them, on a reflective dark surface of hexagons and confetti falling down.

ALT Black cubes with gold 2025 on them, on a reflective dark surface of hexagons and confetti falling down.

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From our BackOffice Thinking team, we are wishing you, your nonprofit team, and all your families, a Happy Holidays.
Shapes of states with staff names on them and their corresponding picture hanging off of them onto a decoration bulb. Symbols of different end of year holidays in between with technology symbols. Happy Holidays from our houses to yours, BackOffice Thinking Team...is in the middle.

ALT Shapes of states with staff names on them and their corresponding picture hanging off of them onto a decoration bulb. Symbols of different end of year holidays in between with technology symbols. Happy Holidays from our houses to yours, BackOffice Thinking Team...is in the middle.

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This month, we're thinking about being proactive now to save time, money, energy and headaches later. Check out our newsletter at hubs.la/Q02-xV-J0. #Nonprofit #NPTech #Technology #Fundraising #BackOfficeThinking #NPTechSuccess
Nonprofit Tech Tips by BackOffice Thinking. Proactive Steps Nonprofits Can Take Now to Save Time (and headaches) Later. On a colored background with the logo.

ALT Nonprofit Tech Tips by BackOffice Thinking. Proactive Steps Nonprofits Can Take Now to Save Time (and headaches) Later. On a colored background with the logo.

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What's your favorite CRM feature as a nonprofit professional? Let's spark some conversation! Share your go-to feature for help with maintenance, strategy, fundraising, campaigns, or any other essential nonprofit tasks. #nonprofit #CRM #technology #fundraising #NPTech
BackOffice Thinking Nonprofit Tech Question: What's your favorite CRM feature?

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BackOffice Thinkers are taking a break today & tomorrow to spend quality time and food with their families. Snack mixes and soups are a big hit, with Chicken & Noodles Stew and Avgolemono Greek Chicken Soup topping the list. We hope you relish the holiday feasts and gatherings!
A couple snack mixes & a table with Stuffed Mushrooms, Stuffed Artichokes, Fried Turkey, Smashed Potatoes, Roasted Root Veggies, Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing, Fried Olives (Stuffed w/ Sausage).

ALT A couple snack mixes & a table with Stuffed Mushrooms, Stuffed Artichokes, Fried Turkey, Smashed Potatoes, Roasted Root Veggies, Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing, Fried Olives (Stuffed w/ Sausage).

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On launch day, the BackOffice Team has resolved all the curveballs and celebrates the win before the next project starts. Meanwhile, the nonprofit client hosts a local Giving Tuesday event, raising $20,000. 3/3
Launch Day. BackOffice Thinking picture (Left) of two women and a man around a laptop with a thought bubble from one of them saying "Done!" Nonprofit Client picture (Right) of divers group of smiling people holding a Giving Tuesday sign, with a thought bubble above one saying "What launch?"

ALT Launch Day. BackOffice Thinking picture (Left) of two women and a man around a laptop with a thought bubble from one of them saying "Done!" Nonprofit Client picture (Right) of divers group of smiling people holding a Giving Tuesday sign, with a thought bubble above one saying "What launch?"

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At the weekly check-in, that day, the BackOffice Thinking team assures the nonprofit client this is just a curveball and it will be caught. Our clients are always relieved to know we are already working on a solution. 2/3
Weekly Check-In. BackOffice Thinking Team picture (Left) has a catcher raising their glove to catch a ball with a thought bubble saying "Got it!" Nonprofit Client picture (right) is of a woman outside by a lake, eyes closed, looking relaxed with a thought bubble saying "Whew!"

ALT Weekly Check-In. BackOffice Thinking Team picture (Left) has a catcher raising their glove to catch a ball with a thought bubble saying "Got it!" Nonprofit Client picture (right) is of a woman outside by a lake, eyes closed, looking relaxed with a thought bubble saying "Whew!"

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1 Month Before Launch. Vendor sends email out warning of a change impacting the project. The BackOffice Thinking team immediately gets started finding a solution and often our Nonprofit Client immediately worries the project is derailed. Picture of man screaming "Oh No!" 1/3
BackOffice Thinking Team picture (left) is of person at laptop showing virtual meeting with a thought bubble saing "Lets' Do This!" Nonprofit Client picture (right) is of a man screaming with a thought bubble saying "Oh Nooooo!"

ALT BackOffice Thinking Team picture (left) is of person at laptop showing virtual meeting with a thought bubble saing "Lets' Do This!" Nonprofit Client picture (right) is of a man screaming with a thought bubble saying "Oh Nooooo!"

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A throwback to yesteryear when zombies roamed the streets of Des Moines, IA. Here's our resident Salesforce Consultant...er...zombie, Tom Vance, when he was fundraising for Central Iowa Shelter & Services.
BackOffice Thinking Salesforce Consultant years ago in a Teletubbie costume covered in blood.

ALT BackOffice Thinking Salesforce Consultant years ago in a Teletubbie costume covered in blood.

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We're at the Land Trust Alliance's Rally this week. We have one more demo on Saturday at 12:30pm in Ballroom D. Come see LOCATE and it's integration with ArcGIS. Learn more about LOCATE at hubs.la/Q02Rq17w0 #Rally4Land #conservation
Land Trust Alliance Rally 2024 with Michelle Paul, Kristen Beireis, Andrew Wainacht, and Paul Keogan.

ALT Land Trust Alliance Rally 2024 with Michelle Paul, Kristen Beireis, Andrew Wainacht, and Paul Keogan.

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We're hosting two live demos of LOCATE with ArcGIS integration at #Rally4Land this year. Come see how the two systems sync and discover how your land trust can focus more on conserving land. Learn more about LOCATE at hubs.la/Q02QXFGY0. #nonprofit #conservation #LOCATEapp
LOCATE Demo: How LOCATE Combines ArcGIS Map Data and Land Management Data. Friday & Saturday @ Rally, 12:30pm-1pm. Ballroom D.

ALT LOCATE Demo: How LOCATE Combines ArcGIS Map Data and Land Management Data. Friday & Saturday @ Rally, 12:30pm-1pm. Ballroom D.

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Our September Newsletter is out with articles about including technology in strategic planning. Read all about it at: hubs.ly/Q02NBMHt0 #Nonprofit #NonprofitTechnology #NPTech #NPTechSuccess #BackOfficeThinking #Technology
Nonprofit Tech Success Tips. Focusing On: Strategic Planning & Technology. By #BackOfficeThinking

ALT Nonprofit Tech Success Tips. Focusing On: Strategic Planning & Technology. By #BackOfficeThinking

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Calling all Land Trusts! We'll have a booth at Rally later this month. Stop by for some chocolate, stickers, and a LOCATE demo. #nonprofit #conservation #LandTrust #Rally2024 #BackOfficeThinking
Attending Rally? Visit our booth for a sticker and chocolate. Picture of holographic sticker with LOCATE logo and Hershey Kisses with Logo.

ALT Attending Rally? Visit our booth for a sticker and chocolate. Picture of holographic sticker with LOCATE logo and Hershey Kisses with Logo.

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Our staff poll about tv shows says dramas are our top genre. Some of our recommendations are Suits, House MD, Peaky Blinders, The Morning Show, Shogun, and The West Wing (tune in next week for comedies). What drama would you recommend we watch next? #BackOfficeThinking
#BackOffice Thinking staff recommendations for TV Dramas. What are we missing?

ALT #BackOffice Thinking staff recommendations for TV Dramas. What are we missing?

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Two weeks away! Is your conservation organization looking for a new land management database that integrates with ArcGIS? We have a demo coming up on August 6th. Join us! RSVP at: hubs.la/Q02HwQ-10 #LOCATEApp #LandManagement #LandTrust #Technology #Conservation
NEW ArcGIS Maps and LOCATE Sync. No more double entry. One source of truth. #BackOfficeThinking https://locateapp.com/

ALT NEW ArcGIS Maps and LOCATE Sync. No more double entry. One source of truth. #BackOfficeThinking https://locateapp.com/

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See how your conservation organization can have one source of truth for field data, easement/property data, contact data, land management data, and ArcGIS data? RSVP for our LOCATE demo on 8/6/24 at 2pm EDT! backofficethinking.com/techn… #LOCATEApp #Conservation #NPTech
New ArcGIS Maps and LOCATE Integration. Demo August 6th @ 2pm EDT. No more double entry. One source of truth. https://backofficethinking.com/technologies/locate/locate-demo-registration/

ALT New ArcGIS Maps and LOCATE Integration. Demo August 6th @ 2pm EDT. No more double entry. One source of truth. https://backofficethinking.com/technologies/locate/locate-demo-registration/

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Any database will requires attention to technical updates and maintenance, but frankly that’s often the easy part! There are other considerations to get the most out of your technology. What? Here are a few tips: hubs.la/Q02GDXgS0 #Nonprofit #NonprofitTechnology #NPTech
Group of people at a table with two fist bumping each other. Everyone is smiling and has a laptop or tablet in front of them.

ALT Group of people at a table with two fist bumping each other. Everyone is smiling and has a laptop or tablet in front of them.

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A couple weeks ago, we sponsored the American Public Gardens Association Conference. We are always impressed with the commitment to public spaces that provide education, healthy activities, and beautifully sculpted grounds to enjoy. Thanks for another great conference APGA!
Pictures from gardens in Boston at APGA 2024, BackOffice Thinking swag, art installation with flowing colors and Agenda for our talk on tech change.

ALT Pictures from gardens in Boston at APGA 2024, BackOffice Thinking swag, art installation with flowing colors and Agenda for our talk on tech change.

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