The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

Newsletters are an unquestionably good way to build relationships with your constituents, in particular, donors. When done well, your newsletter can even help your organization raise money. But for any of that to happen, you must have content to put into your newsletter. 10 ENGAGING NON-PROFIT NEWSLETTER IDEAS 1.

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TechImpact

JULY 21, 2014

If your nonprofit has not edited its email newsletter in the last 6 months, it’s probably time. Your newsletter should be short, to the point, and have the capacity to quickly communicate an important message or update to the reader. Here are 10 things your nonprofit should NOT do on its next email newsletter. Multiple goals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2013

My e-newsletter is by far the driving force behind Nonprofit Tech 2.0. And even though a recent report pointed out that email open and donor response are dropping in the nonprofit sector, I can’t help but wonder if current (yet old) e-newsletter design trends have a lot to do with the results. Top of e-Newsletter: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

People are often surprised when I say that if given the choice, I would choose 10,000 e-Newsletter subscribers over 10,000 Followers on Twitter, 10,000 Fans on Facebook, or 10,000 Friends on Foursquare… combined. That said, here are five ways to do so using social media: 1) Blog, blog, blog!

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

Secret Sauce: Easy-to-implement, practical action steps. ACTION: Get board members to review your donor list. ACTION: Put a system in place to hand sign thank you letters. ACTION: Get your executive director to add notes for all gifts above a certain amount; you add notes for the rest. Ready for the secret sauce?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

This is the ninth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Create custom graphics for powerful quotes, statistics, and call-to-actions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

in August 2009 and within a few months came to the conclusion that blogging had been the missing piece in my social media campaigns. If your nonprofit has yet to start a blog or already blogs but struggles with ideas for fresh content, then hopefully the 11 blog content ideas listed below will help. That said, mix it up!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 27, 2022

This is an example of an effective call to action (CTA) — a short statement or button that urges audience members to take a certain action. This might mean inspiring individuals to donate , volunteer, advocate, become a peer-to-peer fundraiser, or take any other action that supports your nonprofit’s mission. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Thanks to the Social Web, there is no shortage of possible topics for your nonprofit to blog about. Still, understand that the content your nonprofit blog publishes, the higher your ROI. If your nonprofit has yet to start blogging or wants to improve your your blogging strategy, Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Post Calls to Action.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In this blog, we outline how you can use the same framework to improve new member acquisition at your association. Top of funnel outreach includes channels like social media, newsletters, and blogs that are designed to establish credibility. One example of thought leadership is this blog!

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Neon CRM

JUNE 1, 2023

Blogging can be a unique and powerful way for nonprofit organizations to connect with their audience. However, with so many blogs out there (let alone all the other media your audiences see every day), it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd. But those basics only set the foundation of your blog.

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Everyaction

MARCH 29, 2018

Just ten years ago, nonprofit newsletters were the go-to channel for collecting donations. Here are six reasons why you should rethink your email newsletter. Including one action for users per email is the best way to go about it, maybe it’s a donation ask or a ‘follow us on social media’ ask. Too many options to click.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2015

Your nonprofit could have a wide variety of excellent blog content , but if your blog’s design doesn’t make a positive first impression, then few will read it – much less share it with their followers on social networks. Mercy Corps Blog. Defenders of Wildlife Blog. Next City Blog. but not today.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Top Nonprofit Blogs to Bookmark Today. Many of the most respected professionals run their own blogs to shed light on best practices, challenge the status quo, and even offer humor to help folks fundraise smarter. BETH’S BLOG. Clairification . THE AGITATOR / DONOR VOICE.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Make sure to include clear calls to action that link to relevant pages you’d like to highlight. The call to action could be “Explore Our Volunteer Program” or “Become A Volunteer Today” to clearly indicate the desired action for recipients to take. Allow website visitors to sign up for your newsletter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2010

There are now over 143 million blogs on the Internet and when I launched Nonprofit Tech 2.0 But within a few months it was clear that blogging was the missing piece in my online communications strategy. But within a few months it was clear that blogging was the missing piece in my online communications strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2020

1) Action Button :: actionbutton.org. Built for publishers that produce a lot of content, Action Button is a widget that features “Donate” buttons (as well as Tweet, Call, Pledge buttons) directly inside trending articles published by their partners. 2) Bots for Charity :: botsforcharity.com.

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Greater Giving

JULY 20, 2022

While 72% of nonprofits used personal phone calls, 69% said they relied on email newsletters to get the word out. Use different messaging, voice and calls-to-action in each channel to better personalize your outreach and increase the chance of a response. But that’s only a small handful of ways you can connect with your donors !

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 1, 2011

The rise of the Social Web in recent years has dramatically changed how your supporters consume and share your nonprofit’s blog content. Odds are, if your blog has not been redesigned in the last few years, then it’s time to consider a relaunch. Oceana :: oceana.org/blog. Mercy Corps :: mercycorps.org/blog.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 14, 2022

Once the plan was approved, the ideal next step was a Byte Action Plan , which allowed our marketing team to create the foundational online marketing elements like social accounts, Google My Business, and Bing listings. We also created the templates for email marketing newsletters and eBlast campaigns.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Another topic that is of interest and can serve as a valuable launch pad for conversations and information, both for Romanian NGOs and organizations around the world, is a blog. But blogs can help your organization in a few key ways: Central Communication Hub. Think blogs are boring? How To Start a Blog.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Plain Language Action and Information Network. Prominently feature a call-to-give, an email newsletter opt-in, and a call-to-follow on social media on your landing page. Feature your landing page on the right bar of your blog. Add an opt-in form to your website and blog. Plain Language Association International.

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NTEN

AUGUST 29, 2011

One set of resources we'd like to invite you, the NTEN community, to contribute to, in an on-going way, is our publications: NTEN:Connect : our blog/monthly e-newsletter, organized around monthly themes. Give step-by-step guidance to help nonprofit staff translate good ideas into action. how do your train staff to use it?

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NetWits

JANUARY 6, 2011

But as with all forms of online communication, the goal should be to get that visitor to take an action. Thankfully, the YouTube Nonprofit Program has made it easy to add interactive calls to action to your videos. What do Calls to Action Look Like? Choosing a Call to Action.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

in August 2009 and within a few months came to the conclusion that blogging had been the missing piece in my social media campaigns. If your nonprofit has yet to start a blog or already blogs but struggles with ideas for fresh content, then hopefully the 11 blog content ideas listed below will help. That said, mix it up!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2020

Idealist connect Idealists—people who want to do good—with employment and volunteer opportunities for action all over the world. Sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. 9) Idealist (Worldwide) :: idealist.org. The website is available in English , Portuguese, and Spanish.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 7, 2016

You may have an e-newsletter list that includes all donors and supporters, another list specifically for repeat donors, and another list for supporters who have not yet donated. Promote an online contest and offer free giveaways where signing up for your e-newsletter is required to enter. Not all email lists are the same.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 15, 2023

“I currently send out only newsletter emails for my non-profit, but I am curious to know more. These emails help to set expectations of the content subscribers will receive, and maybe even try to get the recipient to sign up for another newsletter or take another action to support your cause. What is email marketing?

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Greater Giving

APRIL 1, 2024

This year’s theme, “ Celebrate Service ,” is a beautiful call to action, reminding us to shine a light on the people and causes that inspire us to give back. Utilize your website, social media, newsletters, local listings, and partnerships with community centers to reach potential volunteers.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

This blog provides an overview of how to establish your scoring model, establish a team of data champions, and adopt a regular reporting routine so that your association is set up for success. Once you’ve decided on how you’ll base your score, it’s time to put it into action. Keep things recent to get the most accurate data.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll not only explore the importance of building strong networks and how to find the folks with whom to prioritize building relationships. We’ll also outline four actionable tips you can use to get started. 4 actionable tips for growing your nonprofit funder network Now, it’s time to get the conversation started.

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Achieve

MAY 4, 2016

Editorial Note: The following blog is based on themes from Derrick Feldmann’s new book, Social Movements for Good. , But when it comes to needing them to actually take action for your cause, they pretty much disappear. But when it comes to needing them to actually take action for your cause, they pretty much disappear.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 1, 2022

One of the best ways to stay in touch with your donors on a consistent basis is through a nonprofit email newsletter. When done well, email newsletters can be fast and cheap for you and heartwarming for your donor, basically meeting everyone’s needs. Your newsletter’s audience Who you should sent your newsletter to?

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2022

He then uses that announcement to call others to action : I have an obligation to return my resources to society in ways that have the greatest impact for reducing suffering and improving lives. billion to nonprofits and social good organizations over the last few years—this is a call to action many are capable of acting on.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

It’s also worth noting that social media, not even blogging, is not yet integrated into their website. e-Newsletter :: By 2008 nonprofits were beginning to understand and harness the power of e-mail marketing for online fundraising, branding, and cause awareness.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Prominently feature the date (November 28), the #GivingTuesday hashtag, a “Donate” button, links to your social networks, social sharing, and an e-newsletter opt-in. Optional: List three additional calls-to-action (share on social media, become a monthly donor, become a #GivingTuesday Ambassador, etc.).

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A navigation menu is the bar—often located at the top of your website—that acts as a directory to your nonprofit’s most important resources, including your: About Us Page Contact Us Page Donation Form Blog Your navigation menu should be visible on any page your visitors are on, not just your homepage. Let’s begin.

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