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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

In 2008, the WWF was on Myspace and likely utilizing a Facebook Group and YouTube Channel, but those tools had not yet become integrated into their website design. 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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Candid

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

While we use the platform to share content with our community, we haven’t explored many of LinkedIn’s other offerings for boosting engagement, such as in-platform newsletters, live videos, and groups. There’s no immediate need for action. Communicate with internal stakeholders about what is happening .

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

These allow you to determine whether the actions you’re taking are actually contributing toward the results you want to see. You need to find ways to resonate with the people you’re trying to reach if you want to turn interest into action. Or are many of them subscribed to your email newsletter? Measurable. Achievable.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

And it’s a direct line where you can share the work you do with your supporters to provide transparency and motivate your community for action. This post features a video of two cats the rescue is working on rehoming, reaffirming the organization’s mission and updating their supporters on certain animals’ journeys.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 7, 2011

3) Add Flickr SlideShows or YouTube videos to content pages. Whether you embed slideshows or videos into your website or opt for pop-ups, videos and slideshows are great ways to tell your nonprofits story and engage and inspire your supporters. e-Newsletter :: Social Media and Mobile Technology for Nonprofits.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Videos, interviews, client stories, audio, emails, podcasts, social media posts—there are so many types of storytelling opportunities available to nonprofits of all missions and sizes. Utilize Visuals Humanize your nonprofit’s stories by adding visuals like photos and videos to engage your audience. goals acronym).

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

However, modern platforms, smartphones, and short video formats allow nonprofits to take advantage of this powerful tool in a number of ways. Here are 10 ways to use video in online fundraising for nonprofits. Engaging video presentations showcase the items, generating excitement and encouraging healthy competition among bidders.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Most nonprofits distribute the original source of the story to their communities (the New York Times , for example), but while that is generous, it does not help build the nonprofit’s brand recognition, e-newsletter list, or social networking communities; rather, it builds those of the New York Times. Post Calls to Action.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Finally, remember that blog posts make great content for e-newsletters. Definitely integrate your blog posts with your e-newsletter. Post Calls to Action. Often tied to breaking news stories or internal developments at your organization, a blog post calling for action is often well received. That said, mix it up!

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Content Ideas Nonprofit Interview 247

NetWits

JULY 18, 2011

When it comes to fundraising, what we’re really trying to do is get participants to take action. Hold a contest that asks participants to upload a video to YouTube that tells you why they run/walk/ride in your event. Encourage a timely action. Enter all participants into a drawing to win a worthwhile prize.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 28, 2011

You’ve applied and been accepted to the YouTube Nonprofit Program. You are ready to start slapping call-to-action overlays on your YouTube videos…but hold on, what is your call to action? If you have a general PSA type video, link it back to your annual donation page. Newsletter sign up.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

It's no newsflash that video is -- in some ways -- king of social media visibility. The big news is (if your organization is anything like Pathfinder ) that increasingly donors, boards, and senior management are asking "why aren't our videos getting 1 million views? " or perhaps "Why aren't we on YouTube?"

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Kindful

APRIL 12, 2021

Thank them in your email or print newsletter. Whatever you do, be sure to include a photo or a video, plenty of supporting text, and a call-to-action in the form of a link (where possible) for folks to take a similar action. Thank them in your email or print newsletter. Post on social media. Do some 1:1 outreach.

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Virtual Donor Ideas Newsletter 64

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2010

80% of my ROI (Return on Investment = webinar registrations, new clients, speaking engagements) comes from my e-Newsletter, and thanks to blogging my e-Newsletter list has jumped from 3,000 subscribers (which took 4 years to build) to almost 8,000 in 10 months! Post calls to action. Share stories, photos, and videos from events.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2016

Instagram’s new algorithm will require top-notch visual and video content which most small nonprofits will struggle to create and curate. LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, YouTube, Google+, Vine, Tumblr? It should be published in a largish font, have plenty of visual content, and a clear call-to-action. Yeah, right.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2011

These best practices serve as a foundation for upgrading your website to be compatible with the Social Web and are then elaborated upon in the upcoming webinar How Nonprofits Can Successfully Utilize Online Fundraising and e-Newsletters. Subscribe to E-newsletter and Text Alert Functionality. Include Social Media Icons or Graphics.

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See3

JANUARY 23, 2008

They are no strangers to using video either. They have had video contests, and have made lots of 30-second spots. Eli Pariser, the Executive Director of MoveOn.org Political Action did a direct response video. It came in an email with a little text and a large screen shot of a video player window.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While focused on selling products, many of Ogilvy’s principles and “rules” around research, messaging, and motivating action remain surprisingly relevant today, especially for nonprofit organizations seeking to engage donors and volunteers. Put a human face on the cause through case studies, testimonials, and videos.

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Care2

JULY 14, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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YouTube Video Social Media Advocacy 34

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Recent print collateral, such as a newsletter or annual report. Your emailed welcome kit could contain a link to a video giving a quick virtual tour of your programs or a personal welcome from you. They generate income for you month after month, showing with their actions that they trust you and care about the cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Finally, remember that blog posts make great content for e-newsletters. Definitely integrate your blog posts with your e-newsletter. Post Calls to Action. Often tied to breaking news stories or internal developments at your organization, a blog post calling for action is often well received. That said, mix it up!

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Content Ideas Nonprofit Interview 117

Care2

AUGUST 16, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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YouTube Social Media Video Advocacy 34

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Top feature: Trello’s no-code automation function , called Butler, helps ensure that tasks don’t fall through the cracks by triggering automated actions, suggesting automation based on common repetitive tasks, and integrating with other apps for cross-platform automation. The solution can even generate videos and images based on text inputs.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2015

Voices are constantly peppering you with how to simplify your donation form, employ stronger calls to action, and use headlines that even a 15-year-old playing a video game wouldn't be able to ignore. She clicks the link you shared, signs up to volunteer, and checks a box to start receiving your email newsletter.

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Build Online Donor Newsletter 36

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A photo accompanied by a concise story or a short video with an attention-grabbing headline should be right there to introduce your visitor to the essence of your organization’s work. If you can create a short video, even better. Keep the video to about 30 seconds or less. Remember, you have 10 seconds!).

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

After all, our goal is getting people to come to our website to take some sort of action for us, preferably a donation. We'd long since launched Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages, but our approach seemed like obligation and maintenance rather than active outreach and engagement. In nearly all cases, we linked back to our website.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 12, 2017

More often than not, donors hear about impact second-hand (through your newsletter, website, etc). Share your broadcast date / time in your email newsletter. Ask for action. Seize the moment to ask for action! Link to your recent broadcast in your newsletter. Make sure your core supporters show up when you go live.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 28, 2009

It includes presence information (your avatar glows green if you're online) and chat while doing things like watching YouTube or Netflix videos. If you can't make it in person, plan to watch selected sessions by live streaming video that day. The Real-Time Web of People.

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See3

JANUARY 15, 2008

Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to submit their videos to the contest, hosted on DoGooderTV , the video sharing platform for nonprofits. This video has been viewed over 1.5 million times on YouTube. Nonprofit organizations and their constituents are invited to submit videos used in support of a 2007 campaign.

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Care2

AUGUST 17, 2011

She’s told a powerful story, connected it to your mission, tied it in to current campaign priorities, used compelling images, offered a relevant call to action, asked a great question for people to answer in the comments, and more. Your Email Newsletter. You’re overjoyed! Now your colleague wants to know.

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Mind Share Tips Blogger 72

Care2

APRIL 22, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Social Media Twitter Action Advocacy 68

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

Google announces " Broadcast Your Cause, " a nonprofit channel on YouTube. And, if your nonprofit does not have a video camera to create content, sign up to get a free one from the Flip Video Camcorder Giveaway , in partnership with the Clinton Global Initiative. More from Britt Bravo on Netsquared blog. Fundraising 2.0

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2009

A strategy is a plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal. Specific actions you will take]. Here are some specific actions you can take that fit nicely into the strategy outlined above. Set up “ outposts ” (hat tip Louis Gray ) on sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. It’s back to call to action 101.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

The emails should include an emotional story , appropriate imagery, and a call to action that expresses urgency. Faith in Action used online giving for their year end campaign and had great success. You can promote a match through all your frequent channels of communication whether it be social media, email, or a newsletter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

e-Newsletter. Calls to action: sign a petition, call Congress, event announcements, volunteer requests, urgent donation appeals, etc. Add the Google+ icon to your website, blog, and e-newsletter! Please note that these best practices will be a work in progress and updated regularly. Photos and slideshows. Powerful stats.

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See3

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

They understand that an organization, or a campaign, must tell a story to build an audience, and then activate that audience with a compelling call to action. They understand that video is a critical communications tool in creating that narrative, especially online, and they strategically incorporate video onto their web pages.

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